Device for storing articles delivered by unmanned aerial vehicle repeatedly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and discloses a device for repeatedly storing articles delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle, the device comprises a hangar, an unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron and a first pushing piece, a placing cavity with an opening in one side and a storage platform located in the placing cavity are arranged in the hangar; the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron and the containing cavity are arranged in a sliding mode. The unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron is provided with an extending position extending out of the containing cavity and a retracting position retracting into the containing cavity. In the extending position, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron is suitable for receiving delivered articles; at the retraction position, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron abuts against the storage platform; the first pushing piece is connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron; and when the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron is located at the retraction position, the first pushing piece is configured to push the delivered articles on the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron to the storage platform. The utility model provides a novel design scheme that under the condition that no person is at home, the express can be delivered and received for many times, and the express can be conveniently taken indoors without going out independently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone technology, specifically to a device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones. Background Technology

[0002] In today's era of rapid technological advancement, the low-altitude economy, relying on the integrated development of aerospace, information, and artificial intelligence technologies, has become a highly dynamic emerging economic form. In the logistics and delivery sector, the maturity of drone technology has brought about disruptive changes. Multi-rotor drones, with their precise positioning and navigation systems, can navigate complex urban environments, delivering packages at speeds of up to tens of kilometers per hour, significantly improving efficiency compared to traditional manual delivery.

[0003] However, traditional balcony hangars require users to manually remove the parcel boxes from the hangar, significantly increasing labor costs. Furthermore, forgotten parcel boxes are easily damaged by inclement weather or other factors. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this utility model provides a device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones, solving the problem that traditional balcony hangars require users to manually remove the delivery boxes from the balcony hangar, significantly increasing labor costs for users. Furthermore, forgotten delivery boxes are easily damaged by factors such as severe weather.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones, comprising:

[0006] The hangar has an internal storage compartment with an opening on one side and a storage platform inside the compartment.

[0007] The drone landing pad is slidably disposed with the placement cavity; the drone landing pad has an extended position that extends out of the placement cavity and a retracted position that retracts into the placement cavity;

[0008] In the extended position, the drone landing pad is adapted to receive delivered items; in the retracted position, the drone landing pad abuts against the storage platform.

[0009] A first pusher is connected to the drone landing pad; when the drone landing pad is in the retracted position, the first pusher is configured to push the delivery item on the drone landing pad onto the storage platform.

[0010] Beneficial Effects: This utility model features a placement cavity with an opening on one side and a storage platform inside the placement cavity. This placement cavity provides a relatively enclosed and safe space for storing delivered items, effectively resisting the impact of severe weather such as heavy rain and strong winds, preventing damage to the delivered items. The drone landing pad and the placement cavity are slidably connected. This means that by extending and retracting the drone landing pad into the placement cavity of the hangar, delivered items on the drone landing pad can be delivered into the placement cavity of the hangar. Specifically, the drone landing pad has an extended position extending out of the placement cavity and a retracted position retracting into the placement cavity. In the extended position, the drone landing pad is suitable for receiving delivered items; in the retracted position, the drone landing pad abuts against the storage platform to facilitate the delivery of delivered items from the drone landing pad to the storage platform. A first pushing member is provided to facilitate the delivery of delivered items from the drone landing pad to the storage platform. The first pusher is connected to the drone landing pad; when the drone landing pad is in the retracted position, the first pusher pushes the delivered items on the drone landing pad to the storage platform.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the height of the storage platform is greater than the height of the drone landing pad, and the storage platform has a chamfer at the end near the drone landing pad, with the side of the drone landing pad adapted to abut against the chamfer.

[0012] In one optional implementation, the height of the storage platform is 4cm-6cm greater than the height of the drone landing pad.

[0013] In one optional implementation, the height of the storage platform is 5cm greater than the height of the drone landing pad.

[0014] In one alternative implementation, the storage platform is located at the bottom end of the placement cavity in the direction of movement of the drone landing pad.

[0015] In one alternative implementation, a position moving component is further included, which is connected to the drone landing pad; when the drone landing pad is in the retracted position, the position moving component pushes the delivery item to move in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the drone landing pad.

[0016] In one alternative implementation, after the position moving component pushes the delivery item to the set position, the first pusher is configured to push the delivery item onto the storage platform.

[0017] Beneficial effects: The direction of movement of the vertical drone landing pad is the width direction of the drone landing pad. To enable the placement of multiple delivery items on the storage platform, this invention includes a position moving component connected to the drone landing pad. When the drone landing pad moves the delivery items to the retracted position, the position moving component pushes the delivery items along the width direction of the drone landing pad until they reach the set position. Then, a first pushing member pushes the delivery items along the length direction of the drone landing pad until they are placed on the storage platform.

[0018] In one alternative embodiment, the position moving component includes two second pushers disposed on opposite sides of the drone landing pad along a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the drone landing pad.

[0019] In one alternative embodiment, any of the second pushers includes a drive member and a push rod connected to the drive member, the push rod being disposed above the upper surface of the UAV landing pad, and the length of the push rod extending along the movement direction of the UAV landing pad.

[0020] In one alternative implementation, the drone landing pad is driven by a transmission belt to move between the extended position and the retracted position. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a top view of a device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by a drone, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a structure for repeatedly storing items delivered by a drone in a retracted position, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cumulative storage drone delivering items, where the first pusher pushes the delivered items to the storage platform when the drone is in the retracted position, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a side view of a retracted structure for repeatedly storing items delivered by a drone according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram (including the delivered item) of a multi-stage drone delivery device, where the first pusher pushes the delivered item to the storage platform when the drone is in the retracted position, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drone that repeatedly collects and stores items, where the first pusher pushes the items to the storage platform when the items are in the retracted position (including multiple items).

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Hangar; 2. Drone landing pad; 3. First propulsion component; 4. Second propulsion component; 5. Storage platform. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] In today's era of rapid technological advancement, the low-altitude economy, relying on the integrated development of aerospace, information, and artificial intelligence technologies, has become a highly dynamic emerging economic form. In the logistics and delivery sector, the maturity of drone technology has brought about disruptive changes. Multi-rotor drones, with their precise positioning and navigation systems, can navigate complex urban environments, delivering packages at speeds of up to tens of kilometers per hour, significantly improving efficiency compared to traditional manual delivery.

[0032] However, traditional balcony hangars require users to manually remove the parcel boxes from the hangar, significantly increasing labor costs. Furthermore, forgotten parcel boxes are easily damaged by inclement weather or other factors.

[0033] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 6 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by a drone is provided, including a hangar 1, a drone landing pad 2, and a first pusher 3. The hangar 1 has a placement cavity with an opening on one side and a storage platform 5 located inside the placement cavity. The drone landing pad 2 is slidably disposed with respect to the placement cavity. The drone landing pad 2 has an extended position extending out of the placement cavity and a retracted position retracted into the placement cavity. In the extended position, the drone landing pad 2 is adapted to receive delivered items. In the retracted position, the drone landing pad 2 abuts against the storage platform 5. The first pusher 3 is connected to the drone landing pad 2. When the drone landing pad 2 is in the retracted position, the first pusher 3 is configured to push the delivered items on the drone landing pad 2 onto the storage platform 5.

[0035] The hangar 1 is placed on a balcony or other building. Its function is to house the drone landing pad 2 and the items delivered to it by the drones. Specifically, in this embodiment, the hangar 1 has a placement cavity with an opening on one side and a storage platform 5 inside the placement cavity. This placement cavity provides a relatively enclosed and safe space for storing delivered items, effectively resisting the impact of severe weather, such as heavy rain and strong winds, to prevent damage to the delivered items. The drone landing pad 2 is slidably connected to the placement cavity. This means that by extending and retracting the drone landing pad 2 into the placement cavity of the hangar 1, delivered items from the drone landing pad 2 can be delivered into the placement cavity of the hangar 1. Specifically, the drone landing pad 2 has an extended position extending out of the placement cavity and a retracted position retracting into the placement cavity. In the extended position, the drone landing pad 2 is suitable for receiving delivered items; in the retracted position, the drone landing pad 2 abuts against the storage platform 5, facilitating the delivery of delivered items from the drone landing pad 2 onto the storage platform 5. To deliver items from the drone landing pad 2 to the storage platform 5, a first pushing component 3 is provided. The first pushing component 3 is connected to the drone landing pad 2; when the drone landing pad 2 is in the retracted position, the first pushing component 3 pushes the items from the drone landing pad 2 onto the storage platform 5. In some embodiments, the first pushing component 3 can be a combination of a cylinder and a push plate, such as... Figure 1 As shown, in order to effectively push the delivered items on the drone landing pad 2, the first pushing component 3 needs to cover the width of the drone landing pad 2.

[0036] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4As shown, the drone landing pad 2 is driven by a transmission belt to move between an extended position and a retracted position. As mentioned above, the drone landing pad 2 needs to move between the extended and retracted positions to deliver items onto the storage platform 5. To ensure smooth movement of the drone landing pad 2 between the extended and retracted positions, a transmission belt is connected to the bottom of the drone landing pad 2 in this embodiment. The movement of the transmission belt drives the drone landing pad 2 to move between the extended and retracted positions. It can be understood that since the transmission belt does not need to extend beyond the hangar 1, the drone landing pad 2 is only partially connected to the transmission belt, specifically at the bottom of the placement cavity of the hangar 1, sufficient to push the drone landing pad 2 to the outside of the hangar 1.

[0037] In one embodiment, the height of the storage platform 5 is greater than the height of the drone landing pad 2, and the storage platform 5 has a chamfer at the end near the drone landing pad 2, and the side of the drone landing pad 2 is adapted to abut against the chamfer.

[0038] By providing a chamfer at one end of the storage platform 5 near the drone landing pad 2, when the drone landing pad 2 moves to the retracted position, the side of the drone landing pad 2 abuts against the chamfer on the storage platform 5, and then the first pusher 3 pushes the delivery item placed on the drone landing pad 2 to the upper side of the storage platform 5.

[0039] In one embodiment, the height of the storage platform 5 is 4cm-6cm greater than the height of the drone landing pad 2. Preferably, the height of the storage platform 5 is 5cm greater than the height of the drone landing pad 2.

[0040] In one embodiment, the storage platform 5 is located at the bottom end of the placement cavity in the direction of movement of the drone landing pad 2. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the direction of movement of the drone landing pad 2 is the same as the length direction of the drone landing pad 2. The storage platform 5 is located at the bottom end of the drone landing pad 2 in this direction, that is, the storage platform 5 is located at the innermost side of the hangar 1, so that the drone landing pad 2 can come into contact with the storage platform 5 after entering the hangar 1.

[0041] In one embodiment, the device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by the drone further includes a position moving component connected to the drone landing pad 2; when the drone landing pad 2 is in the retracted position, the position moving component pushes the delivered items along a direction perpendicular to the drone landing pad 2. After the position moving component pushes the delivered items to a set position, the first pushing member 3 is configured to push the delivered items onto the storage platform 5.

[0042] like Figure 6As shown, the direction of movement of the vertical drone landing pad 2 is the width direction of the drone landing pad 2. To enable the placement of multiple delivery items on the storage platform 5, this embodiment includes a position moving component connected to the drone landing pad 2. When the drone landing pad 2 moves the delivery items to the retracted position, the position moving component pushes the delivery items along the width direction of the drone landing pad 2 until they reach the set position. Then, the first pushing member 3 pushes the delivery items along the length direction of the drone landing pad 2 until they are placed on the storage platform 5. Figure 6 Description of items A, B, and C to be delivered:

[0043] First, the delivery item A is placed on the drone landing pad 2. Driving the bottom conveyor belt, the drone landing pad 2 enters the hangar 1 and comes into contact with the storage platform 5. The position movement component is activated, pushing the delivery item A along the width of the drone landing pad 2 until it is pushed to the designated location. Figure 6 The first pusher 3 is activated at the uppermost part of the drone landing pad 2. The first pusher 3 pushes the delivery item A along the length of the drone landing pad 2 until the delivery item A is pushed to the top. Figure 6 The storage platform 5 is positioned to hold item A. Then, item B is placed on the storage platform. Driven by the bottom conveyor belt, the drone landing pad 2 extends from inside the hangar 1 to its extended position. The drone places item B on the drone landing pad 2. Driven by the bottom conveyor belt, the drone landing pad 2 enters the hangar 1 and comes into contact with the storage platform 5. The position moving component is activated, pushing item B across the surface of the drone landing pad 2 along its width until item B is pushed to the designated position. Figure 6 The drone landing pad 2 is in the middle section. Then, the first pusher 3 is activated, which pushes the delivery item B along the length of the drone landing pad 2 until the delivery item B is pushed to the middle section. Figure 6 The storage platform 5 is positioned at a location suitable for placing the delivery item B. Similarly, to place the delivery item C, the drone landing pad 2 extends from inside the hangar 1 to its extended position, driven by the bottom conveyor belt. The drone places the delivery item C on the drone landing pad 2, which then enters the hangar 1 and comes into contact with the storage platform 5, driven by the bottom conveyor belt. The position moving component is activated, pushing the delivery item C along the width of the drone landing pad 2 until the delivery item C is pushed to the desired position. Figure 6The first pusher 3 is then activated, which propels the delivery item C along the length of the drone landing pad 2 on the surface of the drone landing pad 2 until the delivery item C is pushed to the lower part of the drone landing pad 2. Figure 6 The storage platform 5 is a suitable location for placing the delivery item C.

[0044] It is understood that the above is merely an example of how multiple delivery items can be placed on the storage platform 5; the storage platform 5 is not limited to holding only three items. Alternatively, the storage platform 5 is not limited to holding only one row of items.

[0045] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, a cover is provided on the upper side of hangar 1. When it is necessary to retrieve delivered items from inside hangar 1, the cover is opened by the handle on the cover to facilitate the retrieval of delivered items from hangar 1.

[0046] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the position moving component includes two second pushers 4, which are arranged on opposite sides of the drone landing pad 2 along the moving direction perpendicular to the drone landing pad 2.

[0047] The second pushing member 4 is disposed on two sides along the width of the drone landing pad 2. The two second pushing members 4 push the delivery item located on the upper side of the drone landing pad 2, thereby enabling the delivery item to move along the width of the drone landing pad 2. For example, Figure 2 As shown, the second pusher 4 is located above the first pusher 3, and their movements do not interfere with each other.

[0048] In one embodiment, any second pushing member 4 includes a driving member and a push rod connected to the driving member. The push rod is disposed on the upper surface of the drone landing pad 2, and its length extends along the moving direction of the drone landing pad 2. The driving member can be a cylinder, which drives the push rod to move on the drone landing pad 2, thereby pushing the delivered item. The push rod's length extends along the moving direction of the drone landing pad 2, i.e., as shown... Figure 2 As shown, the push rod is placed horizontally on the drone landing pad 2, enabling it to push the delivery item located on the drone landing pad 2.

[0049] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, hangar 1 is equipped with legs at the bottom, and hangar 1 is placed on the ground by means of legs.

[0050] In one embodiment, to facilitate the entry and exit of the drone landing pad 2 into and out of the hangar 1, a sliding rail can be installed between the hangar 1 and the drone landing pad 2, with the drone landing pad 2 slidingly connected to the hangar 1 via the sliding rail.

[0051] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones, characterized in that, include: The hangar (1) has a placement cavity with an opening on one side and a storage platform (5) inside the placement cavity; The drone landing pad (2) is slidably disposed with the placement cavity; the drone landing pad (2) has an extended position extending out of the placement cavity and a retracted position retracting into the placement cavity; In the extended position, the drone landing pad (2) is adapted to receive delivered items; in the retracted position, the drone landing pad (2) abuts against the storage platform (5); A first pusher (3) is connected to the drone landing pad (2); when the drone landing pad (2) is in the retracted position, the first pusher (3) is configured to push the delivery item on the drone landing pad (2) onto the storage platform (5).

2. The device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the storage platform (5) is greater than the height of the drone landing pad (2), and the storage platform (5) has a chamfer at the end near the drone landing pad (2), and the side of the drone landing pad (2) is adapted to abut against the chamfer.

3. The device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the storage platform (5) is 4cm-6cm greater than the height of the UAV landing pad (2).

4. The device for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the storage platform (5) is 5cm greater than the height of the UAV landing pad (2).

5. The apparatus for repeatedly collecting items delivered by a drone according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The storage platform (5) is located at the bottom of the placement cavity in the direction of movement of the UAV landing pad (2).

6. The apparatus for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a position moving component connected to the drone landing pad (2); when the drone landing pad (2) is in the retracted position, the position moving component pushes the delivery item to move in a direction perpendicular to the drone landing pad (2).

7. The apparatus for repeatedly collecting items delivered by a drone according to claim 6, characterized in that, After the position moving component pushes the delivery item to the set position, the first pusher (3) is configured to push the delivery item onto the storage platform (5).

8. The apparatus for repeatedly collecting items delivered by drones according to claim 7, characterized in that, The position moving component includes two second pushers (4), which are arranged on opposite sides of the UAV landing pad (2) along the direction of movement perpendicular to the UAV landing pad (2).

9. The apparatus for repeatedly collecting items delivered by a drone according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the second pushers (4) includes a drive member and a push rod connected to the drive member, the push rod being disposed on the upper surface of the UAV landing pad (2), and the length of the push rod extending along the moving direction of the UAV landing pad (2).

10. The apparatus for repeatedly collecting items delivered by a drone according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The drone landing pad (2) is driven by a transmission belt to move between the extended position and the retracted position.

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