Intelligent inventory unmanned aerial vehicle for logistics warehouse

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of intelligent inventory unmanned vehicles of logistics warehouse, it is related to logistics warehouse technical field, including: unmanned vehicle body;Unmanned vehicle body includes core body, the outside four corners of core body are provided with propeller, the both sides of core body are provided with the scanning module of symmetrical distribution, the bottom of core body is fixedly provided with receiver, the both sides of core body are provided with the symmetrical distribution of undercarriage;The base station on ground is arranged in the below of unmanned vehicle body, detachable top cover is fixedly installed in the above of base station, unmanned vehicle body is parked in the above of top cover, the inside both sides of base station are provided with the locking assembly that is penetrated to the above of top cover.The cooperation of base station and unmanned vehicle is used, compared with the take-off of traditional unmanned vehicle only realizes the scanning inventory of goods, with the characteristics of real-time charging and data transmission, unmanned vehicle can be suspended and flown in air for a long time, improve the efficiency of goods inventory.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics warehouse technology, specifically to a smart inventory drone for logistics warehouses. Background Technology

[0002] A logistics warehouse is a place for storing and picking up goods. It is a comprehensive management system that classifies and records the activity status of various goods and expresses the quantity and quality of stored goods in a clear chart format, as well as the geographical location, department, order attribution, and degree of warehouse dispersion.

[0003] In the management of material warehouses, it is often necessary to scan and inventory stored items to facilitate counting or classification. To adapt to the high height of automated warehouses, drone technology is currently being used to inventory goods inside logistics warehouses, thereby replacing workers in high-altitude operations.

[0004] When using drones for inventory checks in warehouses, the layered placement of goods necessitates prolonged high-altitude flight and hovering of the drones, which can easily lead to insufficient power supply and frequent recharging, resulting in low efficiency for inventory checks. To address this, we propose an intelligent inventory check drone for logistics warehouses. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an intelligent inventory management drone for logistics warehouses, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a smart inventory drone for logistics warehouses, comprising: a drone body; the drone body includes a core, propellers are provided at the four outer corners of the core, scanning modules are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the core, a receiver is fixedly provided at the bottom of the core, and landing gear is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the core;

[0007] A base station is located on the ground below the drone body, and a detachable top cover is fixedly installed on the top of the base station. The drone body is parked on the top cover. Locking components extending through to the top of the top cover are provided on both sides of the interior of the base station. The locking components are used to fix the drone body on the top cover. A laser emitter is provided on the top of the top cover, and the receiver receives the light from the laser emitter.

[0008] The base station is equipped with a winding mechanism inside, several casters at the bottom of the base station, and a battery assembly at the bottom of the base station.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, quick-release plates are provided on both sides of the base station, and anti-collision strips are provided at the four outer corners of the base station.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, several claws are fixedly installed on both outer walls of the top cover, and the claws are connected to the outside of the base station by bolts. A stop platform is installed at the center of the top of the top cover, and through holes communicating with the inside of the base station are provided on both sides of the top of the top cover.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the locking assembly includes a hanger fixed to the outer wall of the bottom of the top cover, a drive shaft between the two hangers, and crank arms fixedly installed on both outer walls of the drive shaft, with connecting rods rotatably connected to the crank arms. A hinge seat is fixedly installed inside the top cover, and a rotating arm is rotatably connected to the hinge seat. The bottom end of the rotating arm is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod, and a clamping head is provided at the top of the rotating arm.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the drive shaft is equipped with a forward and reverse motor, and the other end of the drive shaft is equipped with a brake.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the winding mechanism includes a servo motor mounted on the outer wall of the bottom of the top cover, and a winding roller is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor via a bearing housing. An umbilical cable is wound on the winding roller, and the top end of the umbilical cable is connected to the UAV body.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the battery assembly includes several battery boxes fixedly installed inside the base station. Each battery box contains several batteries. Guide rails are installed on both inner walls of the base station, and partitions located above the batteries are slidably inserted into the guide rails.

[0015] This utility model provides an intelligent inventory management drone for logistics warehouses, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The use of base stations in conjunction with drones, compared to the traditional method of scanning and inventorying goods by only taking off the drone, features real-time charging and data transmission, allowing drones to hover and fly in the air for extended periods, thus improving the efficiency of goods inventory.

[0017] 2. By flexibly moving the base station on the ground, it can move horizontally in a straight line between two adjacent shelves. Using the laser transmitter on the base station and the receiver on the drone, the drone can always take off and land vertically directly above the base station, avoiding collisions between the drone and the shelves or goods, and ensuring the safety of inventory counting using drones.

[0018] 3. The locking components used can secure the drone after it is docked on the top cover, ensuring the stability of the drone when docked on the top cover. The winding mechanism can wind up and release the umbilical cable, ensuring that the umbilical cable can always be connected to the drone during takeoff or landing, thus ensuring power supply and data transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to this utility model from one angle.

[0020] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the battery component structure of an intelligent inventory management drone for logistics warehouses according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent inventory management drone for logistics warehouses according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the winding mechanism of an intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure of an intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of the locking component structure of an intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a side view of the locking component structure of a smart inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to this utility model.

[0027] 1. Base station; 11. Quick-release plate; 12. Anti-collision strip; 2. Top cover; 21. Claw; 22. Landing platform; 23. Through hole; 24. Laser emitter; 3. UAV body; 31. Core; 32. Propeller; 33. Scanning module; 34. Receiver; 35. Landing gear; 4. Locking assembly; 41. Hanger; 42. Forward and reverse motor; 43. Brake; 44. Drive shaft; 45. Crank arm; 46. Linkage rod; 47. Hinge seat; 48. Rotating arm; 49. Grip head; 5. Rewinding mechanism; 51. Servo motor; 52. Rewinding roller; 53. Umbilical cable; 6. Caster wheel; 7. Battery assembly; 71. Battery box; 72. Battery; 73. Guide rail; 74. Partition. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0029] like Figures 1-8 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a smart inventory drone for logistics warehouses, comprising: a drone body 3; the drone body 3 includes a core 31, with propellers 32 at each of the four corners of the core 31, symmetrically distributed scanning modules 33 on both sides of the core 31, a receiver 34 fixedly installed at the bottom of the core 31, and symmetrically distributed landing gear 35 on both sides of the core 31; a base station 1 located on the ground is provided below the drone body 3, a detachable top cover 2 is fixedly installed above the base station 1, the drone body 3 is parked on the top cover 2, locking components 4 extending through to the top of the top cover 2 are provided on both sides of the interior of the base station 1, the locking components 4 are used to fix the drone body 3 on the top cover 2, a laser emitter 24 is provided on the top of the top cover 2, and the receiver 34 receives the light from the laser emitter 24; a winding mechanism 5 is provided inside the base station 1, several moving wheels 6 are provided at the bottom of the base station 1, and a battery assembly 7 is provided at the bottom of the interior of the base station 1.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment includes: a drone body 3; the drone body 3 includes a core 31, which serves as the control unit of the drone, referred to as the drone's brain, and realizes the reception and overall control of drone commands. The control method of this drone is the same as that of traditional drone control. As for the control method of the drone, it is also a relatively mature technology in existing drones, so it will not be described in detail. Propellers 32 are provided at the four corners of the core 31. The rotation of the propellers 32 is used for the drone's lifting and lowering movement. Scanning modules 33 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the core 31. The scanning modules 33 scan the labels on the goods to obtain information about the goods. The scanning module 33 is similar in principle to the commonly used barcode scanner. A receiver 34 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the core 31, and landing gear 35 is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the core 31.

[0031] It should be noted that the drone can be set to move only vertically. As the base station 1 moves on the ground, the drone can follow its movement. That is, the laser emitter 24 on the base station 1 emits a vertical laser line, which is received by the receiver 34. When the base station 1 moves, it moves the laser emitter 24, and the receiver 34 also moves with the laser emitter 24, thereby changing the position of the drone. In this way, the drone avoids flying in the air, which can effectively reduce the risk of collision between the drone and the shelves or goods. At the same time, the symmetrical scanning modules 33 set at both ends of the drone can simultaneously perform inventory operations on the shelves on both sides, which greatly improves the efficiency of inventory operations and allows the drone to be applied more efficiently in the intelligent management of logistics warehouses.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, a base station 1 is located on the ground below the drone body 3. Quick-release plates 11 are provided on both sides of the base station 1. The design of the quick-release plates 11 allows the interior of the base station 1 to be opened without removing the top cover 2. Anti-collision strips 12 are provided at each of the four external corners of the base station 1. The anti-collision strips 12 are made of soft rubber. When the base station 1 collides with a shelf or goods, they protect the base station 1 and prevent damage.

[0033] like Figure 1 and 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a detachable top cover 2 is fixedly installed on top of the base station 1. The drone body 3 is placed on top of the top cover 2. Several claws 21 are fixedly installed on both outer walls of the top cover 2, and the claws 21 are connected to the outside of the base station 1 by bolts. By removing the bolts, the claws 21 are separated from the base station 1, allowing the top cover 2 to be removed from the top of the base station 1, which facilitates the maintenance and replacement of its internal transmission structure and battery assembly 7. A landing platform 22 is provided at the center of the top of the top cover 2 for the drone to dock when returning. Through holes 23 communicating with the inside of the base station 1 are provided on both sides of the top of the top cover 2. A hinge seat 47 is fixedly installed inside the through hole 23, and a rotating arm 48 is rotatably connected to the hinge seat 47. The rotating arm 48 is also inside the through hole 23 and can rotate inside the through hole 23.

[0034] like Figure 7 and 8As shown, in this embodiment, the base station 1 has locking components 4 extending through to the top cover 2 on both sides of its interior. The locking components 4 are used to fix the UAV body 3 on the top cover 2. A laser emitter 24 is provided on the top of the top cover 2, and a receiver 34 receives the light from the laser emitter 24. The locking components 4 include a hanger 41 fixed on the bottom outer wall of the top cover 2. A drive shaft 44 is provided between the two hangers 41. A crank arm 45 is fixedly installed on both outer walls of the drive shaft 44, and a connecting rod 46 is rotatably connected to the crank arm 45. A hinge seat 47 is fixedly installed inside the top cover 2, and a rotating arm 48 is rotatably connected to the hinge seat 47. The bottom end of the rotating arm 48 is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod 46. A clamping head 49 is provided on the top of the rotating arm 48. A forward and reverse motor 42 is provided on one end of the drive shaft 44, and a brake 43 is provided on the other end of the drive shaft 44.

[0035] When locking component 4 is in operation, after the drone docks above the landing pad 22, the operator activates the forward and reverse motor 42, which drives the drive shaft 44 to rotate. The drive shaft 44 then drives the crank arm 45 to rotate synchronously, which in turn drives the rotating arm 48 to rotate via the connecting rod 46. The rotating arm 48 rotates on the hinge seat 47, causing the clamping head 49 at the top of the rotating arm 48 to contact or move away from the landing gear 35, thereby locking or releasing the drone and ensuring the stability of the drone docked on the landing pad 22. Before the drone takes off, locking component 4 is activated.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the base station 1 is internally equipped with a winding mechanism 5. The winding mechanism 5 includes a servo motor 51 mounted on the outer wall of the bottom of the top cover, and a winding roller 52 is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor 51 via a bearing seat. An umbilical cable 53 is wound on the winding roller 52, and the top end of the umbilical cable 53 is connected to the drone body 3. When the drone takes off, the servo motor 51 drives the winding roller 52 to rotate, causing the umbilical cable 53 to unfold. As the drone rises, the umbilical cable 53 rises synchronously, thereby providing continuous power and data transmission to the drone using the umbilical cable 53. When the drone descends, the servo motor 51 rotates in the opposite direction, thereby using the winding roller 52 to wind up the umbilical cable 53.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, the base station 1 is provided with several moving wheels 6 at its bottom. The two moving wheels 6 on the front side are reversing wheels, and the two moving wheels 6 on the rear side are driving wheels, which enables the base station 1 to move flexibly on the ground and walk along the path of the shelf, making it convenient for the base station 1 and the drone to change their working positions. When the drone docks above the base station 1, the base station 1 and the drone can be recovered.

[0038] like Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, a battery assembly 7 is disposed at the lower interior of the base station 1. The battery assembly 7 includes several battery boxes 71 fixedly disposed inside the base station 1. Several batteries 72 are disposed inside the battery boxes 71. Guide rails 73 are installed on both inner walls of the base station 1, and partitions 74 located above the batteries 72 are slidably inserted into the guide rails 73. The partitions 74 cover the batteries 72, protecting them and dividing the base station 1 into upper and lower cavity structures. Using multiple batteries 72 inside the base station 1 can increase the energy storage capacity, provide long-term flight time for the drone, avoid the inconvenience of a single drone repeatedly charging during inventory checks, and improve the efficiency of warehouse inventory checks.

Claims

1. A smart inventory management drone for logistics warehouses, comprising: The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) body (3) is characterized in that: the UAV body (3) includes a core (31), a propeller (32) is provided at each of the four outer corners of the core (31), scanning modules (33) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the core (31), a receiver (34) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the core (31), and landing gear (35) is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the core (31); A base station (1) located on the ground is provided below the drone body (3). A detachable top cover (2) is fixedly installed above the base station (1). The drone body (3) is placed on the top cover (2). Locking components (4) extending through to the top cover (2) are provided on both sides of the interior of the base station (1). The locking components (4) are used to fix the drone body (3) on the top cover (2). A laser emitter (24) is provided on the top of the top cover (2). The receiver (34) receives the light from the laser emitter (24). The base station (1) is equipped with a winding mechanism (5) inside, and a number of moving wheels (6) are provided at the bottom of the base station (1). A battery assembly (7) is provided at the bottom of the base station (1).

2. The intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base station (1) is provided with quick-release plates (11) on both sides, and anti-collision strips (12) are provided at the four outer corners of the base station (1).

3. The intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several claws (21) are fixedly installed on both outer walls of the top cover (2), and the claws (21) are connected to the outside of the base station (1) by bolts. A stop platform (22) is provided at the center of the top of the top cover (2), and through holes (23) communicating with the inside of the base station (1) are provided on both sides of the top of the top cover (2).

4. The intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (4) includes a hanger (41) fixed on the bottom outer wall of the top cover (2), a drive shaft (44) is provided between the two hangers (41), and a crank arm (45) is fixedly installed on both sides of the outer wall of the drive shaft (44), and a connecting rod (46) is rotatably connected to the crank arm (45). A hinge seat (47) is fixedly installed inside the top cover (2), and a rotating arm (48) is rotatably connected to the hinge seat (47). The bottom end of the rotating arm (48) is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod (46), and a clamping head (49) is provided on the top of the rotating arm (48).

5. The intelligent inventory management drone for logistics warehouses according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the drive shaft (44) is provided with a forward and reverse motor (42), and the other end of the drive shaft (44) is provided with a brake (43).

6. The intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: The winding mechanism (5) includes a servo motor (51) mounted on the outer wall of the bottom of the top cover, and a winding roller (52) is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor (51) via a bearing seat. An umbilical cable (53) is wound on the winding roller (52), and the top end of the umbilical cable (53) is connected to the UAV body (3).

7. The intelligent inventory drone for logistics warehouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery assembly (7) includes several battery boxes (71) fixedly installed inside the base station (1). Several batteries (72) are installed inside the battery boxes (71). Guide rails (73) are installed on both sides of the inner wall of the base station (1), and a partition (74) located above the batteries (72) is slidably inserted on the guide rails (73).

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