A quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for logistics drones

By using a through-embedded design, magnetic attraction and support structures are employed to achieve rapid and stable locking of the cargo box of logistics drones, solving the problems of slow locking speed and poor stability, and improving loading and unloading efficiency and safety.

CN224427811UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30SHANXI CHENHE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-11
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

During the locking process of the quick-release cargo box of logistics drones, the locking speed is slow and the stability is poor, making it difficult to achieve through-type double-end embedded locking.

Method used

The design employs a through-hole insert, including a locking block, a linkage column, a first magnet, and a second magnet. The locking block and the slot locking block are rotated and locked through magnetic attraction. Combined with the support structure of the hook and the positioning column, it ensures the precise positioning and stable connection between the box and the cover.

Benefits of technology

It achieves fast and stable double-end locking, improving locking speed and stability, and facilitating cargo hoisting and transportation.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone, specifically relating to the field of cargo box locking technology. It includes a cargo box body, with a cover inserted into the outer wall of the body. A through-hole insert is installed on one side of the cover. The through-hole insert includes: a locking block, rotatably mounted on one side of the cover, with a linkage column fixed at one end of the locking block; both the cargo box body and the cover body are rotatably connected to the linkage column; a first magnet, located on one side of the locking block; a slotted locking block, with a slotted locking block rotatably connected to the cover body at one end of the linkage column; and a second magnet, located on one side of the slotted locking block. This utility model uses a through-hole insert, allowing the slotted locking block to be inserted laterally along the gap between the cargo box body and the cover body. The first magnet magnetically attracts and fixes the locking block, and the second magnet magnetically locks the slotted locking block, achieving through-hole locking of the cargo box body and the cover body at both ends. This locking method is not only faster but also more stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cargo box locking technology, and more specifically, to a quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for logistics drones. Background Technology

[0002] The quick-release cargo box locking mechanism of logistics drones plays a key role in improving loading and unloading efficiency, reducing labor costs, enhancing safety, improving adaptability, and optimizing space utilization in logistics transportation. In particular, when loading goods, the locking mechanism can quickly lock the cargo box to ensure the stability of the goods during transportation.

[0003] Among the existing publicly available documents, patent publication number CN215590870U discloses a cargo box lock seat for vans that is easy to install. This technology enables quick assembly and disassembly of the cargo box, is simple to operate, and is convenient for users, greatly improving work efficiency. Furthermore, most of the mechanism of this utility model is not exposed to the outside, providing good rust resistance, excellent fixing effect, and long service life. However, this technology still has the following problems.

[0004] During the locking process of the quick-release cargo box of logistics drones, it is difficult to form a through-type double-end embedded locking between the cover and the box body. This results in a slow locking speed and poor locking stability. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the aforementioned deficiencies of the prior art, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone, comprising a box body, a cover body inserted into the outer wall of the box body, and a through-hole insert mounted on one side of the cover body, the through-hole insert comprising:

[0006] A locking block rotates on one side of the cover, and a linkage column is fixed at one end of the locking block. Both the box and the cover are rotatably connected to the linkage column.

[0007] The first magnet is located on one side of the locking block. One end of the linkage column is fixed with a slotted locking block, and the slotted locking block is rotatably connected to the cover.

[0008] The second magnet is located on one side of the slot lock block, and both the second magnet and the first magnet are fixedly connected to the cover.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, both the locking block and the slot locking block have rectangular cross-sectional shapes, and the first magnet and the second magnet are symmetrically arranged about the cover.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the first magnet is used to magnetically attract the lock block after it is rotated, and the second magnet is used to magnetically attract the slot lock block after it is rotated.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a hook is installed on the upper surface of the cover, and the cover and the hook are integrally formed by injection molding.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a linkage rod is fixed to the other end of the locking block, and a rotating cap is fixed to one end of the linkage rod;

[0013] The vertical cross-sectional shape of the rotating cap is polygonal.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a positioning post is inserted into one end of the slot locking block, and the center point of the positioning post and the center point of the linkage post are on the same horizontal line.

[0015] One end of the positioning column is fixed with a support bar, and the outer wall of the support bar is provided with a support sleeve. The cover and the support bar are both fixedly connected to the support sleeve.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the vertical cross-sectional shape of the positioning column is circular, and the vertical cross-sectional shape of the support bar is L-shaped.

[0017] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] 1. This utility model adopts a through-hole insert, in which the slotted locking block is inserted horizontally along the gap between the box and the cover. The locking block is attached to the side of the first magnet, and the first magnet magnetically attracts and fixes the locking block. The locking block drives the linkage column to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise, and the second magnet magnetically attracts and locks the slotted locking block. The slotted locking block can limit and lock the left side of the cover, and lock the box and the cover through both ends. The locking is not only faster, but also more stable.

[0019] 2. When the locking block moves to the left through the inside of the cover and the box, the locking block will press against the right end of the positioning post. The support sleeve supports the support bar, and the support bar supports the positioning post, ensuring that the linkage post penetrates the connection between the box and the cover at the specified position, making the positioning more accurate. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the quick-release cargo box locking mechanism of the logistics drone of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical cross-section of the quick-release cargo box locking mechanism of the logistics drone of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the vertical cross-section of the connection between the locking block and the linkage column of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4This is a partial structural diagram of the vertical cross-section of the connection between the linkage column and the slot lock block of this utility model.

[0024] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Box body; 2. Cover body; 3. Locking block; 4. Linkage column; 5. First magnet; 6. Slotted locking block; 7. Second magnet; 8. Hook; 9. Linkage rod; 10. Rotating cap; 11. Positioning column; 12. Support bar; 13. Support sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1 - Figure 4 The diagram shows a quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone. This quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for the logistics drone is equipped with a through-hole insert. The through-hole insert enables locking to be not only faster but also more stable. The specific structure of the through-hole insert is as follows.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, a cover 2 is inserted into the outer wall of the housing 1. A through-hole insert is installed on one side of the cover 2. The through-hole insert includes: a locking block 3, which rotates on one side of the cover 2, with a linkage post 4 fixed to one end of the locking block 3. Both the housing 1 and the cover 2 are rotatably connected to the linkage post 4; a first magnet 5, located on one side of the locking block 3, with a slotted locking block 6 fixed to one end of the linkage post 4, and the slotted locking block 6 is rotatably connected to the cover 2; and a second magnet 7, located on one side of the slotted locking block 6. Both the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 5 are fixedly connected to the cover 2. The locking block 3 and the slotted locking block 6 have rectangular cross-sectional shapes. The first magnet 5 and the second magnet 7 are symmetrically arranged about the cover 2. The first magnet 5 is used to magnetically attract the locking block 3 after it is rotated, and the second magnet 7 is used to magnetically attract the slotted locking block 6 after it is rotated.

[0028] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 - Figure 2 As shown, a hook 8 is installed on the upper surface of the cover 2, and the cover 2 and the hook 8 are integrally molded by injection molding. The cover 2 is suspended from the hook 8 by a drone, and the hook 8 moves the cover 2, making the box 1 more convenient for logistics lifting and transportation.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 3As shown, a linkage rod 9 is fixed to the other end of the locking block 3, and a rotating cap 10 is fixed to one end of the linkage rod 9; the vertical cross-section of the rotating cap 10 is polygonal. By rotating the rotating cap 10, the rotating cap 10 drives the linkage rod 9 to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise, thereby realizing the 90-degree counterclockwise rotation of the locking block 3.

[0030] In use, the quick-release cargo box locking mechanism of this logistics drone involves placing the cover 2 on the outer wall of the box 1, then inserting the slotted locking block 6 horizontally through the gap between the box 1 and the cover 2. Rotating the rotating cap 10 causes the linkage rod 9 to rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees, which in turn causes the locking block 3 to rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees. The locking block 3 then adheres to the side of the first magnet 5, which magnetically attracts and secures it. Simultaneously, the locking block 3 limits and locks the right side of the cover 2. At the same time, the locking block 3 causes the linkage column 4 to rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees, which in turn causes the slotted locking block 6 to rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees. The slotted locking block 6 rotates onto the second magnet 7, which magnetically attracts and locks it. This allows the slotted locking block 6 to limit and lock the left side of the cover 2, thus locking the box 1 and the cover 2 through both ends. The container 1 is lifted by the drone hook onto the hook 8, and the hook 8 moves the cover 2, thus enabling the container 1 to be lifted by the logistics drone to the designated logistics area.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, a positioning post 11 is inserted into one end of the locking block 6, and the center of the positioning post 11 is on the same horizontal line as the center of the linkage post 4; a support bar 12 is fixed to one end of the positioning post 11, and a support sleeve 13 is provided on the outer wall of the support bar 12. The cover 2 and the support bar 12 are both fixedly connected to the support sleeve 13. The vertical cross-section of the positioning post 11 is circular, and the vertical cross-section of the support bar 12 is L-shaped.

[0032] When the quick-release cargo box locking mechanism of this logistics drone is in use, when the slot lock block 6 moves to the left through the inside of the cover 2 and the box 1, the slot lock block 6 will press against the right end of the positioning post 11. At the same time, the cover 2 supports the support sleeve 13, the support sleeve 13 supports the support bar 12, the support bar 12 supports the positioning post 11, and the positioning post 11 positions the slot lock block 6 at the leftward movement position.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that: A cover (2) is inserted into the outer wall of the box (1), and a through-hole insert is installed on one side of the cover (2). The through-hole insert includes: The locking block (3) rotates on one side of the cover (2), and a linkage column (4) is fixed at one end of the locking block (3). The box (1) and the cover (2) are rotatably connected to the linkage column (4). The first magnet (5) is located on one side of the locking block (3), and a slotted locking block (6) is fixed at one end of the linkage column (4), and the slotted locking block (6) is rotatably connected to the cover (2). The second magnet (7) is located on one side of the slot lock block (6), and both the second magnet (7) and the first magnet (5) are fixedly connected to the cover (2).

2. The quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the locking block (3) and the slot locking block (6) is rectangular, and the first magnet (5) and the second magnet (7) are symmetrically arranged about the cover (2).

3. The quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first magnet (5) is used to magnetically attract the lock block (3) after it is rotated, and the second magnet (7) is used to magnetically attract the slot lock block (6) after it is rotated.

4. The quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the cover (2) is equipped with a hook (8), and the cover (2) and the hook (8) are integrally formed by injection molding.

5. The quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the locking block (3) is fixed with a linkage rod (9), and one end of the linkage rod (9) is fixed with a rotating cap (10). The vertical cross-sectional shape of the rotating cap (10) is polygonal.

6. The quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the slot lock block (6) is connected to a positioning post (11), and the center point of the positioning post (11) and the center point of the linkage post (4) are on the same horizontal line. One end of the positioning post (11) is fixed with a support bar (12), and the outer wall of the support bar (12) is provided with a support sleeve (13). The cover (2) and the support bar (12) are both fixedly connected to the support sleeve (13).

7. The quick-release cargo box locking mechanism for a logistics drone according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vertical cross-section of the positioning column (11) is circular, and the vertical cross-section of the support bar (12) is L-shaped.

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