Automatic express access system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides an automatic express storage and taking system. The automatic express storage and taking system comprises an express recognition device, a sorting device, a sorting device, an express taking device and a main control module. The main control module is connected with the express identification device, the self-adaptive storage device, the sorting device and the pick-up device, the express identification device identifies the volume of the to-be-stored express, and the sorting device and the self-adaptive storage device are matched, so that the automatic express storage system can flexibly store the express; and meanwhile, flexible taking can be realized when the user needs to take the express, so that the express management efficiency and the automation degree are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of express delivery management technology, specifically to an automatic express delivery storage and retrieval system. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of e-commerce, the delivery volume of the express delivery industry is constantly increasing, and traditional manual express delivery stations can no longer meet the growing demand. Manual parcel handling is not only inefficient but also prone to errors, especially when parcels vary in type, size, and weight, making the process cumbersome and error-prone. While existing self-service parcel lockers can partially solve the manual labor problem, most lockers have limited functionality and can only provide limited storage space, making them unable to handle the automated handling of large numbers of parcels. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application proposes an automated parcel storage and retrieval system, aiming to improve parcel processing efficiency and reduce labor costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an automated parcel storage and retrieval system, the automated parcel storage and retrieval system comprising:

[0005] Main control module;

[0006] A package identification device is used to identify the volume of packages to be stored and generate package volume information;

[0007] An adaptive storage device is used to store the express delivery to be stored. The adaptive storage device includes multiple mobile modules and at least two fixed modules, and the mobile modules and the fixed modules form a storage space.

[0008] A sorting device is used to sort the express packages to be stored into an adaptive storage device;

[0009] The package pickup device is used to acquire package pickup information and generate corresponding express pickup information;

[0010] The main control module is connected to the express identification device, the adaptive storage device, the sorting device, and the pickup device, respectively.

[0011] When the main control module receives the express delivery volume information, it controls the moving module of the adaptive storage device to move and form a storage space of the corresponding volume, and controls the sorting device to sort the express delivery to be stored into the storage space of the corresponding volume.

[0012] When the main control module receives the express delivery pickup information, it controls the sorting device to sort the express delivery corresponding to the express delivery pickup information.

[0013] According to some feasible embodiments of this application, the automated parcel storage and retrieval system includes a sorting device comprising a robotic arm module and a conveyor belt module.

[0014] According to some feasible embodiments of the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system provided in this application, the conveyor belt module includes:

[0015] Conveyor belts are used to transport express packages;

[0016] A lifting component is used to adjust the height of the conveyor belt.

[0017] According to some feasible embodiments of this application, the automated parcel storage and retrieval system further includes:

[0018] Monitoring devices are used to monitor express deliveries in automated parcel storage and retrieval systems.

[0019] According to some feasible embodiments of the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system provided in this application, the monitoring device includes:

[0020] The sensor module is used to monitor whether express deliveries within the system are abnormally lost;

[0021] The alarm module is used to issue an alarm when packages stored in the system are abnormally lost.

[0022] According to some feasible embodiments of the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system provided in this application, the monitoring device includes:

[0023] The camera module is used to acquire image information from the automated parcel storage and retrieval system in real time.

[0024] According to some feasible embodiments of this application, the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system further includes: a remote control module, which is communicatively connected to the main control module and is used to control the main control module.

[0025] According to some feasible embodiments of the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system provided in this application, the adaptive storage device further includes:

[0026] The package pickup module is used for package pickup. When the main control module receives the package pickup information, it controls the sorting device to sort the packages corresponding to the package pickup information and send them to the package pickup module.

[0027] According to some feasible embodiments of the present application, the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system includes:

[0028] A touchscreen module is used to input pickup information, and the touchscreen module is connected to the main control module.

[0029] According to some feasible embodiments of the present application, the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system includes:

[0030] The scanning module is used to scan the pickup code, and the scanning module is connected to the main control module.

[0031] This application provides an automated parcel storage and retrieval system, including: a main control module; a parcel identification device for identifying the volume of the parcel to be stored and generating parcel volume information; an adaptive storage device for storing the parcel to be stored, the adaptive storage device including multiple moving modules and at least two fixed modules, the moving modules and the fixed modules forming a storage space; a sorting device for sorting the parcels to be stored to the adaptive storage device; and a retrieval device for acquiring retrieval information and generating corresponding parcel retrieval information. Through the adaptive storage device and the parcel identification device, the automated parcel storage system can automatically allocate suitable storage space according to the stored parcels. Combined with the sorting device, it can store the parcels in the corresponding storage space, achieving automated parcel storage. Simultaneously, the sorting device can cooperate with the retrieval device to achieve automated retrieval, improving the efficiency and automation of parcel management and reducing labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an automated parcel storage and retrieval system provided in this application embodiment;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an adaptive storage device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0035] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments of this application only and is not intended to limit this application.

[0036] With the rapid development of e-commerce, the delivery volume of the express delivery industry is constantly increasing, and traditional manual express delivery stations can no longer meet the growing demand. Manual parcel handling is not only inefficient but also prone to errors, especially when parcels vary in type, size, and weight, making the process cumbersome and error-prone. While existing self-service parcel lockers can partially solve the manual labor problem, most lockers have limited functionality and can only provide limited storage space, making them unable to handle the automated handling of large numbers of parcels.

[0037] Based on this, the embodiments of this application provide an automated parcel storage and retrieval system, which aims to improve parcel processing efficiency and reduce labor costs.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automated parcel storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the express automatic storage system 100 provided in this application embodiment may include, but is not limited to: main control module 110, express identification device 120, adaptive storage device 130, sorting device 140 and pickup device 150.

[0039] In this embodiment of the application, the main control module 110 is connected to the express identification device 120, the adaptive storage device 130, the sorting device 140, and the pickup device 150, respectively.

[0040] When the main control module 110 receives the express delivery volume information, it controls the moving module of the adaptive storage device 130 to move and form a storage space of the corresponding volume, and controls the sorting device 140 to sort the express delivery to be stored into the storage space of the corresponding volume.

[0041] When the main control module 110 receives the express delivery pickup information, it controls the sorting device 140 to sort the express delivery corresponding to the express delivery pickup information.

[0042] In this embodiment of the application, the express delivery identification device 120 is used to identify the volume of the express delivery to be stored and generate express delivery volume information.

[0043] For example, the express delivery identification device 120 can use a camera device combined with computer vision technology to identify the volume of the express delivery. The camera device can be a camera or a depth sensor (such as LiDAR, RGB-D camera, etc.), etc. This application does not impose too many restrictions on the camera device; computer vision technology can identify the volume of the express delivery to be stored through the following steps:

[0044] Acquire images of the packages to be stored and perform image preprocessing, which may include, but is not limited to, noise reduction, contrast adjustment, and edge detection.

[0045] The pre-processed images of the express delivery packages to be stored are segmented and identified to obtain regions of interest.

[0046] The volume is calculated based on the area of ​​interest to determine the volume information of the express delivery.

[0047] Computer vision technology can be implemented using preset visual models, and this application does not impose excessive restrictions on it.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an adaptive storage device provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the adaptive storage device 130 is used to store express packages to be stored. The adaptive storage device 130 includes multiple moving modules 131 and at least two fixed modules 132, and the moving modules 131 and the fixed modules 132 constitute a storage space.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, two fixed modules 132 are respectively disposed on the leftmost and rightmost sides to support the moving module 132. The moving module 132 is divided into a horizontal moving module and a vertical moving module. The horizontal moving module can move in a direction parallel to the ground to adjust the width of the storage space; the vertical moving module can move in a direction perpendicular to the ground to adjust the height of the storage space. By using the moving module 132, after obtaining the volume information of the package to be stored, the size of the storage space can be adjusted to accommodate the volume of the package and save storage space.

[0050] It is understood that, in this embodiment of the application, the fixing module 132 can also be set to three, with two fixing modules 132 respectively set on the leftmost and rightmost sides, and the third fixing module 132 set on the top of the adaptive storage device to limit the height.

[0051] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the application, the adaptive storage device 130 may also include a pickup cabinet module 133.

[0052] The pickup cabinet module 133 is used for pickup. When the main control module 110 receives the express pickup information, it controls the sorting device 140 to sort the express corresponding to the express pickup information and send it to the pickup cabinet module 133.

[0053] In this embodiment of the application, the sorting device 140 is used to sort the express delivery to be stored to the adaptive storage device 130;

[0054] It should be noted that in this embodiment of the application, the sorting of express delivery is achieved by the sorting device 140. In this embodiment of the application, the sorting device 140 includes a robotic arm module 141 and a conveyor belt module 142.

[0055] The conveyor belt module 142 is used to transport express packages. The conveyor belt can quickly transport the express packages to the target location. In this embodiment, the conveyor belt module 142 is set in front of the adaptive storage device 130. When it is necessary to store the express package, the conveyor belt module 142 transports the express package to be stored to the corresponding storage location in front of the adaptive storage device 130.

[0056] The robotic arm module 141 can grab and store the express delivery to be stored in the corresponding storage space before and after the conveyor belt module 142 transports the express delivery to be stored to the corresponding storage position of the adaptive storage device 130, thereby realizing the automatic storage of express delivery.

[0057] In this embodiment, the robotic arm module 141 can be configured according to the actual length of the adaptive storage device 130. When the adaptive storage device 130 is long, multiple robotic arm modules 141 can be configured.

[0058] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the application, the conveyor module 142 further includes:

[0059] Conveyor belts are used to transport express packages;

[0060] Lifting components are used to adjust the height of the conveyor belt.

[0061] It is understood that in this embodiment, the conveyor belt of the conveyor belt module 142 is set according to the actual length of the adaptive storage device 130; the lifting component is used to control the height of the conveyor belt so that the conveyor belt can transport express packages at different heights.

[0062] In this embodiment, storing and retrieving express packages can both be achieved through the robotic arm module 141 and conveyor belt module 142 of the sorting device 140.

[0063] The pickup device 150 is used to acquire pickup information and generate corresponding express pickup information.

[0064] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the application, the item retrieval device 150 may include:

[0065] The touch screen module 151 is used to input pickup information and is connected to the main control module 110.

[0066] In this embodiment, the touch screen module 151 can be a resistive touch screen or a capacitive touch screen. This application does not impose too many restrictions on the choice of the body screen for the touch screen module 151.

[0067] The touchscreen module 151 can display information input prompts. When a package needs to be picked up, the corresponding pickup information can be entered according to the information input prompts to generate corresponding package pickup information, which corresponds to the packages already stored. The touchscreen module 151 can also be used to display other information. For example, in this embodiment, the touchscreen module 151 displays the number of packages stored to remind the courier to store packages properly.

[0068] In this embodiment of the application, the picking device 150 may further include:

[0069] The barcode scanning module 152 is used to scan the pickup code, and the barcode scanning module 152 is connected to the main control module 110.

[0070] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the scanning module 152 can be a laser scanner, a CCD scanner, or a CMOS image scanner; the corresponding scanned information code can be a barcode or a QR code, etc. This application does not impose excessive restrictions on the specific scanner selection for the scanning module 152. The scanning result can be indicated to the user through a buzzer, display, or indicator light.

[0071] The information code is scanned by the scanning module 152 to generate the corresponding express delivery pickup information, which corresponds to the express delivery that has been stored.

[0072] In this embodiment, the package retrieval device 150 generates package retrieval information and transmits it to the main control module 110 to control the sorting device to retrieve the corresponding package, thereby achieving the effect of self-service package retrieval.

[0073] In this embodiment of the application, the automatic parcel storage and retrieval system further includes:

[0074] Monitoring devices are used to monitor express deliveries in automated parcel storage and retrieval systems.

[0075] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, the monitoring device may further include:

[0076] The sensor module is used to monitor whether express deliveries within the system are abnormally lost;

[0077] The alarm module is used to issue an alarm when packages stored in the system are abnormally lost.

[0078] The sensor module can be installed in the adaptive storage device, specifically a weight sensor or an infrared sensor. In one feasible embodiment of this application, a weight sensor is used as the sensor module. When a package is stored in the adaptive storage device, the sensor detects a change in weight when the package is retrieved. If a significant change in the weight of the package is detected when it is not being retrieved, the sensor triggers a signal to detect abnormal package loss. In another feasible embodiment of this application, an infrared sensor is used as the sensor module. When a package is stored, the infrared sensor detects its movement. If the package is detected being taken when it is not being retrieved, the sensor triggers a signal to detect abnormal package loss.

[0079] In this embodiment, the alarm module can use a sound alarm, a flashing light alarm, or alarm linkage, etc.

[0080] When the sensor module detects an abnormal loss of a package, the alarm module will sound an alarm to alert the recipient and remind them to monitor the package to avoid further losses.

[0081] In this embodiment of the application, the monitoring device may further include a camera module for acquiring image information of the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system in real time.

[0082] For example, the camera module in this application embodiment can use a surveillance camera as the camera module. The surveillance camera can be: a high-definition camera (1080P or higher), an infrared camera (for night monitoring), a PTZ (pan / tilt / zoom) camera, etc. In a feasible embodiment of this application, a high-definition infrared camera with clear visualization details and night vision function is selected to ensure 24-hour monitoring. The selection of the monitoring device can be made according to actual needs, and this application does not impose too many restrictions on it.

[0083] It should be noted that the express delivery automatic storage and retrieval system provided in this application embodiment may further include: a remote control module, which is communicatively connected to the main control module 110, and is used to control the main control module 110.

[0084] Through the remote control module, operators can remotely control the automated parcel storage and retrieval system to perform various operations, thus achieving remote control of the automated parcel storage and retrieval system.

[0085] This application provides an automated express delivery storage and retrieval system, including: a main control module; an express delivery identification device for identifying the volume of the express delivery to be stored and generating express delivery volume information; an adaptive storage device for storing the express delivery to be stored, the adaptive storage device including multiple moving modules and at least two fixed modules, the moving modules and the fixed modules forming a storage space; a sorting device for sorting the express delivery to be stored to the adaptive storage device; and a retrieval device for acquiring retrieval information and generating corresponding express delivery retrieval information. Through the adaptive storage device and the express delivery identification device, the automated express delivery storage system can automatically allocate suitable storage space according to the stored express delivery. In conjunction with the sorting device, it can store the express delivery into the corresponding storage space, realizing automated express delivery storage. Simultaneously, the sorting device can cooperate with the retrieval device to achieve automated retrieval, improving the efficiency and automation of express delivery management and reducing labor costs. The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification.

[0086] In this application embodiment, "at least one" refers to one or more, and "more than one" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the existence of A alone, the simultaneous existence of A and B, or the existence of B alone. A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" and similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of singular or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b, and c can represent: the existence of a alone, the existence of b alone, the existence of c alone, the simultaneous existence of a and b, the simultaneous existence of a and c, the simultaneous existence of b and c, or the simultaneous existence of a, b, and c, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0087] In the embodiments of this application, "instruction" can include direct and indirect instructions, as well as explicit and implicit instructions. The information indicated by a certain piece of information is called the information to be instructed. In the specific implementation process, there can be many ways to instruct the information to be instructed, such as, but not limited to, directly instructing the information to be instructed, such as instructing the information to be instructed itself or its index. It can also indirectly instruct the information to be instructed by instructing other information, where there is a relationship between the other information and the information to be instructed. It can also instruct only a part of the information to be instructed, while the other parts are known or pre-agreed upon. For example, the instruction of specific information can be achieved by using a pre-agreed (e.g., protocol-defined) arrangement of various pieces of information, thereby reducing the instruction overhead to some extent.

[0088] In the embodiments of this application, the terms and English abbreviations are exemplary examples given for ease of description and should not be construed as limiting the application in any way. This application does not preclude the possibility of defining other terms that can achieve the same or similar functions in existing or future agreements.

[0089] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0090] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A package automated access system, comprising: The express automatic storage and retrieval system comprises: a main control module; an express identification device for identifying the volume of an express to be stored and generating express volume information; an adaptive storage device for storing the express to be stored, the adaptive storage device comprising a plurality of mobile modules and at least two fixed modules, and a storage space being formed by the mobile modules and the fixed modules; a sorting device for sorting the express to be stored to the adaptive storage device; a pick-up device for obtaining pick-up information and generating corresponding express pick-up information; the main control module is connected with the express identification device, the adaptive storage device, the sorting device and the pick-up device respectively; when the main control module receives the express volume information, the mobile modules of the adaptive storage device are controlled to move to form a storage space with a corresponding volume, and the sorting device is controlled to sort the express to be stored to the storage space with the corresponding volume; when the main control module receives the express pick-up information, the sorting device is controlled to sort the express corresponding to the express pick-up information.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein, The sorting device comprises a mechanical arm module and a conveyor belt module.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein, The conveyor belt module comprises: a conveyor belt for conveying the express; a lifting component for adjusting the height of the conveyor belt.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein, The system further comprises: a monitoring device for monitoring the express of the express automatic storage and retrieval system.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein, The monitoring device comprises: a sensor module for monitoring whether the express in the system is lost abnormally; an alarm module for alarming when the express stored in the system is lost abnormally.

6. The system of claim 4, wherein, The monitoring device comprises: a camera module for obtaining image information of the express automatic storage and retrieval system in real time.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein, The system further comprises a remote control module, which is in communication connection with the main control module, and is used for controlling the main control module.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein, The adaptive storage device further comprises: a pick-up cabinet module for picking up, and when the main control module receives the express pick-up information, the sorting device is controlled to sort the express corresponding to the express pick-up information and send it to the pick-up cabinet module.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein, The pick-up device comprises: a touch screen module for inputting pick-up information, and the touch screen module is connected with the main control module.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein, The pick-up device comprises: a code scanning module for scanning a pick-up code, and the code scanning module is connected with the main control module.

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