A drone cargo transfer platform

Abstract

This application provides a drone cargo handling platform, relating to the field of drone freight. It includes a frame, with a receiving platform at the top and a cargo unloading chute located on one side of the receiving platform. The cargo unloading chute has an outlet for discharging cargo. A horizontal drive component is located at the top of the receiving platform, and a push plate is connected to the horizontal drive component. The horizontal drive component and the push plate cooperate to push cargo from the top of the receiving platform into the cargo unloading chute. Through this handling platform, cargo can directly fall onto the receiving platform during drone delivery, eliminating the need for complex and precise alignment operations, thus shortening cargo handover time. The receiving platform provides a larger cargo receiving surface area; cargo only needs to land on the receiving platform, reducing the positioning accuracy required for drone cargo placement. This allows more types of drones to be applied to delivery scenarios, lowering the technical threshold and cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone freight, and more specifically, to a drone cargo transfer platform. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of e-commerce and logistics, drone delivery, as an emerging logistics delivery method, is gradually showing its huge potential and advantages. Drone delivery has the characteristics of being fast, efficient, and not restricted by ground transportation.

[0003] Currently, most drone delivery systems require drones to hover at precise locations and achieve accurate docking and handover of goods through complex mechanical structures or manual operation. This process not only demands high flight stability and precise positioning capabilities from the drones but also increases the time and cost of goods handover, reducing overall delivery efficiency. Therefore, we propose an improvement: a drone cargo docking platform. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a drone cargo receiving platform, including a frame. The top of the frame is provided with a receiving platform and a cargo unloading chute located on one side of the receiving platform. The cargo unloading chute has an outlet for discharging cargo. The top of the receiving platform is provided with a horizontal drive component, and the horizontal drive component is connected to a push plate. The horizontal drive component and the push plate cooperate to push the cargo on the top of the receiving platform into the cargo unloading chute.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the number of horizontal driving components is two, and the two horizontal driving components are respectively located on both sides of the push plate and are connected to the push plate.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a baffle is provided at the outlet of the unloading chute, and the baffle is used to block the outlet of the unloading chute.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this application, lifting components are provided between both sides of the baffle and the frame. The lifting components are used to drive the baffle to rise and fall, so as to block and unblock the outlet of the unloading chute.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this application, both the horizontal drive component and the lifting component are linear modules.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the linear module includes a protective shell, a protective plate is installed on one side of the protective shell, and an elongated opening is provided on the protective plate;

[0010] Two support seats are installed inside the protective shell. Each of the two support seats is rotatably connected to a synchronous pulley, and a synchronous belt drives between the two synchronous pulleys.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a motor mount is also installed inside the protective shell, and a drive motor is installed on the motor mount. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to one of the synchronous pulleys through a coupling.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a slide rail is installed inside the protective shell, and a slide block is slidably connected on the slide rail.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a clamping plate is installed on the top of the slide block, and the clamping plate is connected to the timing belt.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the top of the slide is also provided with a connecting plate, one end of which passes through the elongated opening and extends to the outside of the elongated opening.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] In the scheme of this application:

[0017] This application utilizes a connecting platform, allowing goods to land directly on the receiving platform during drone delivery without requiring complex and precise alignment operations. This shortens the goods handover time. The receiving platform provides a larger surface area for receiving goods, and the goods only need to land on the platform. This reduces the positioning accuracy required for drones to place goods, enabling more types of drones to be used in delivery scenarios and lowering the technical threshold and cost. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the drone cargo transfer platform provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 2 A rear-view structural diagram of the drone cargo transfer platform provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 3 A top-view structural diagram of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo transfer platform provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the linear module provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 5 Provided for this application Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 Provided for this application Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0024] The image shows:

[0025] 1. Frame; 101. Receiving platform; 102. Unloading chute; 2. Horizontal drive component; 3. Push plate; 4. Lifting component; 501. Protective shell; 502. Synchronous pulley; 503. Synchronous belt; 504. Drive motor; 505. Slide rail; 506. Slide base; 507. Clamping plate; 508. Connecting plate; 509. Protective plate; 510. Long opening; 511. Support base; 7. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0028] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0029] For an example, please refer to... Figures 1-6 A drone cargo handling platform includes a frame 1. A receiving platform 101 and a loading ramp 102 located on one side of the receiving platform 101 are provided on the top of the frame 1. The receiving platform 101, the loading ramp 102 and the frame 1 can be connected by welding or bolts. The loading ramp 102 has an outlet for discharging cargo. A horizontal drive component 2 is provided on the top of the receiving platform 101, and the horizontal drive component 2 is connected to a push plate 3. The horizontal drive component 2 and the push plate 3 cooperate to push the cargo on the top of the receiving platform 101 into the loading ramp 102. When the drone delivers goods, the goods can fall directly onto the receiving platform 101 without the need for complex and precise alignment operations, which shortens the cargo handover time. The setting of the receiving platform 101 provides a larger cargo receiving surface. The goods only need to fall onto the receiving platform 101, which reduces the positioning accuracy required for the drone to place the cargo. This allows more types of drones to be applied to delivery scenarios, reducing the technical threshold and cost.

[0030] The outlet of the unloading chute 102 is located at the lowest point. When in use, a courier transfer vehicle can be set at the outlet, as marked at point D in the attached diagram, or a conveyor belt can be set at the outlet to transfer goods.

[0031] It should be noted that the goods are packaged in boxes during transportation, and protective bubble wrap is placed inside the boxes to protect the goods. Therefore, the goods are not easily damaged when they fall and are discharged from the outlet of the unloading chute 102.

[0032] Furthermore, there are two horizontal drive components 2, which are located on both sides of the push plate 3 and are connected to the push plate 3. The two horizontal drive components 2 cooperate with each other to improve the stability when driving the push plate 3 to move. The two horizontal drive components 2 are synchronously controlled by an existing control system.

[0033] Furthermore, a baffle 7 is provided at the outlet of the unloading chute 102. The baffle 7 is used to block the outlet of the unloading chute 102. This arrangement ensures that the goods in the unloading chute 102 will not fall out during the process of changing express delivery vehicles.

[0034] Furthermore, lifting components 4 are provided on both sides of the baffle 7 and between the baffle 7 and the frame 1. The lifting components 4 are used to drive the baffle 7 to rise and fall, so as to block and unblock the outlet of the unloading chute 102. The two lifting components 4 are synchronously controlled by the existing control system.

[0035] Furthermore, both the horizontal drive component 2 and the lifting component 4 are linear modules.

[0036] Furthermore, the linear module includes a protective shell 501, a protective plate 509 is installed on one side of the protective shell 501, and an elongated opening 510 is provided on the protective plate 509. The protective shell 501 and the protective plate 509 are connected by bolts, and the protective shell 501 is also installed by bolts during use.

[0037] Two support seats 511 are installed inside the protective shell 501. Both support seats 511 are rotatably connected to synchronous pulleys 502. A synchronous belt 503 is connected between the two synchronous pulleys 502. The support seats 511 are installed inside the protective shell 501 by bolts. A bearing is provided between the support seats 511 and the synchronous pulleys 502. The support seats 511 are used to provide support for the synchronous pulleys 502.

[0038] Furthermore, a motor mount is installed inside the protective housing 501, and a drive motor 504 is mounted on the motor mount. The output shaft of the drive motor 504 is connected to one of the synchronous pulleys 502 through a coupling. The drive motor 504 drives the corresponding synchronous pulley 502 to rotate through the coupling, so as to further drive the synchronous belt 503 to rotate.

[0039] Furthermore, a slide rail 505 is installed inside the protective shell 501, and a slide block 506 is slidably connected to the slide rail 505. The slide rail 505 is installed inside the protective shell 501 by bolts.

[0040] Furthermore, a clamping plate 507 is installed on the top of the slide 506. The clamping plate 507 is connected to the timing belt 503, and the clamping plate 507, the timing belt 503, and the slide 506 are connected by bolts.

[0041] Furthermore, a connecting plate 508 is provided on the top of the slide block 506. One end of the connecting plate 508 passes through the elongated opening 510 and extends to the outside of the elongated opening 510. The connecting plate 508 is connected to the slide block 506 by bolts. When the timing belt 503 rotates, it drives the slide block 506 and the connecting plate 508 to move along the track of the slide rail 505 through the clamping plate 507.

[0042] The connecting plate 508 is connected to the push plate 3 by bolts, and the connecting plate 508 is also connected to the baffle 7 by bolts.

[0043] The usage process of the drone cargo transfer platform provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0044] For ease of understanding, this application uses C to represent the cargo package and marks it in the figure. The push plate 3 first moves to the maximum stroke position away from the unloading chute 102. The cargo package is transported to the top of the frame 1 by the drone. After the drone separates from the cargo package, the horizontal drive 2 drives the push plate 3 to move to push the cargo package into the unloading chute 102. Then, the push plate 3 moves away from the unloading chute 102 under the drive of the horizontal drive 2. The baffle 7 moves downward under the drive of the lifting component 4 to release the blockage of the outlet of the unloading chute 102. The goods in the unloading chute 102 slide down from the outlet and are discharged into the express transfer vehicle or transferred on the conveyor.

[0045] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drone cargo transfer platform, characterized in that, The device includes a frame (1), on the top of which is a receiving platform (101) and a loading chute (102) located on one side of the receiving platform (101). The loading chute (102) has an outlet for discharging goods. The top of the receiving platform (101) is provided with a horizontal drive (2), and the horizontal drive (2) is connected to a push plate (3). The horizontal drive (2) and the push plate (3) cooperate to push the goods on the top of the receiving platform (101) into the loading chute (102).

2. The drone cargo transfer platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two horizontal drive components (2), which are located on both sides of the push plate (3) and are connected to the push plate (3).

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo transfer platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, A baffle (7) is provided at the outlet of the unloading chute (102), and the baffle (7) is used to block the outlet of the unloading chute (102).

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo transfer platform according to claim 3, characterized in that, Lifting components (4) are provided on both sides of the baffle (7) and between the frame (1). The lifting components (4) are used to drive the baffle (7) to rise and fall, so as to block and unblock the outlet of the unloading chute (102) of the baffle (7).

5. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo transfer platform according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both the horizontal drive component (2) and the lifting component (4) are linear modules.

6. The drone cargo transfer platform according to claim 5, characterized in that, The linear module includes a protective shell (501), and a protective plate (509) is installed on one side of the protective shell (501). An elongated opening (510) is provided on the protective plate (509). The protective shell (501) has two support seats (511) installed inside. Both support seats (511) are rotatably connected to synchronous pulleys (502), and synchronous belts (503) are connected between the two synchronous pulleys (502).

7. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo transfer platform according to claim 6, characterized in that, The protective shell (501) also contains a motor mount, on which a drive motor (504) is mounted. The output shaft of the drive motor (504) is connected to one of the synchronous pulleys (502) via a coupling.

8. The drone cargo transfer platform according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The protective shell (501) is equipped with a slide rail (505), and a slide block (506) is slidably connected on the slide rail (505).

9. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo transfer platform according to claim 8, characterized in that, A clamping plate (507) is mounted on the top of the slide (506), and the clamping plate (507) is connected to the timing belt (503).

10. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo transfer platform according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the slide (506) is also provided with a connecting plate (508), one end of which passes through the elongated opening (510) and extends to the outside of the elongated opening (510).

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