Packing table and container

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a packing table and container. The packing table includes a main body and a cover. The main body has a receiving space for storing packing bags and an opening communicating with the receiving space, the opening being at least for retrieving the packing bags from the receiving space. The cover is used to operably cover the opening and has a table surface for packing operations. Thus, the cover integrates multiple functions to simplify the packing process. The cover can cover the opening to close the receiving space, and the person responsible for packing can open the opening by operating the cover to retrieve the packing bags from the receiving space. Furthermore, the cover also has a table surface for placing packing bags and goods, facilitating packing operations for the person responsible for packing. Additionally, when the opening is located at the top of the receiving space, packing operations can be performed with the cover closed, further improving operational convenience and preventing forgetting to close the cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of cargo packaging and distribution technology, specifically to a packaging table and a container. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the goods delivery industry, various smart storage and retrieval lockers have emerged, such as lockers for drone delivery services. Typically, merchants' goods packers or delivery personnel pack the goods to be delivered at the packing station, then store the packed goods in the locker, and then deliver them to the destination via drone.

[0003] In related technologies, the packing station internally stores packing bags, and the side wall of the packing station has a door for retrieving the packing bags. After retrieving the packing bags, users can place the packing bags and goods on the top surface of the packing station to pack the goods. The structural layout of this packing station needs further optimization. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a packing station and container that can improve the structural integration of the packing station and increase operational efficiency, thereby at least partially solving the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to a first aspect of this disclosure, a packing station is provided, comprising: The main body has a receiving space for storing a packing bag and an opening communicating with the receiving space, the opening being at least for removing the packing bag from the receiving space; and A cover plate for opening and covering the opening, the cover plate having a table surface for packing operations.

[0006] In some possible implementations, the opening is located at the top of the accommodating space, and the cover has an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the cover avoids the opening so that the packaging bag can be removed from the accommodating space. In the closed state, the cover is used to cover the opening, and the top surface of the cover is the table surface.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the cover is rotatably connected to the body to switch between the open state and the closed state; or, The cover plate is rotatably connected to the main body, and a damping structure and / or a buffer structure and / or a noise-absorbing structure are provided between the cover plate and the main body; and / or, One of the cover plate and the main body is provided with a locking part, and the other is provided with a locking engagement part. In the closed state, the locking part and the locking engagement part are connected to lock the cover plate and the main body.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the packing station further includes a support member and a lifting member disposed within the accommodating space, the support member being used to support the packing bag, and the lifting member being capable of moving the support member toward the opening.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the lifting member is configured to move the carrier toward the opening as the number of packing bags decreases; and / or, The lifting member includes an elastic element connected to both the main body and the support member to provide a spring force for the support member to move toward the opening; and / or, The lifting component includes a controller, a drive component, and a detection component. The drive component is used to drive the carrier component to move toward the opening. The detection component is used to detect the weight of the packaging bag located on the carrier component. The controller is signal-connected to the drive component and the detection component respectively.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the elasticity of the elastic element and / or the number of the elastic elements are configured to balance the weight of the packing bag on the carrier; and / or, The number of elastic elements is one or more, and the plurality of elastic elements are arranged circumferentially around the support member; and / or, The elastic element includes a coiled spring and a drum, the coiled spring being wound around the drum and having a free end extending out of the drum; wherein, one of the drum and the free end of the coiled spring is connected to the support member, and the other is connected to the body; or, the drum is connected to the support member and located below the support member, and the free end of the coiled spring extends from the gap between the support member and the inner wall of the accommodating space to the top of the support member and is connected to the body or the inner wall of the accommodating space; and / or, The packing station also includes guides for guiding the movement of the carrier; and / or, The packing table further includes a first stop structure to limit the range of movement of the carrier toward the opening; and / or, The packing station also includes a second stop structure for stopping the packing bag on the carrier.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the packing station further includes a removable housing disposed within the accommodating space, the housing for storing the packing bags, the housing having a bag retrieval opening communicating with the opening for storing and / or retrieving the packing bags, and the carrier and the lifting member disposed within the housing.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the main body has an auxiliary component located above the cover plate, the auxiliary component including a weighing component and / or a camera component, and there is an operating space between the auxiliary component and the cover plate in the closed state; and / or, The main body has a clearance opening on its side wall, through which the housing can be removably assembled into the receiving space; or... The main body has a rear side wall, the packing platform is used to connect to the container, the rear side wall is arranged opposite to the container, and a clearance opening is provided on the rear side wall, through which the box can be detachably assembled into the accommodating space.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the packing station further includes a box disposed within the accommodating space, the box being used to store the packing bags, and the box being provided with a bag retrieval opening communicating with the opening for retrieving the packing bags; Wherein, the housing is removably disposed within the accommodating space; and / or, At least one accommodating space is formed between the inner wall of the accommodating space and the outer wall of the box.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the main body is further provided with a temporary storage structure for temporarily storing goods; and / or, The outer wall of the main body is provided with a mounting bracket for suspending goods; and / or, The bottom wall of the main body is inclined, and drainage holes are provided on the bottom wall; and / or, A bottom plate is provided within the accommodating space, and a perforated structure is formed on the bottom plate. An isolation space exists between the bottom plate and the bottom wall of the main body. The accommodating space is used to store the packaging bag above the bottom plate; and / or, A gripping portion is formed on the bottom wall of the main body; and / or, The main body is provided with a reinforcing member that spans the opening.

[0015] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a shipping container is provided, comprising: The cabinet has a storage opening on its front wall and a lifting platform on its top; and The aforementioned packing station is connected to the side wall of the cabinet.

[0016] The above-mentioned technical solution, namely the packing table and container provided in this disclosure, integrates multiple functions using a cover plate to simplify the packing process of goods. The cover plate can cover the opening to close the containment space, and the person in charge of packing the goods can open the opening by operating the cover plate to take out the packing bag from the containment space. In addition, the cover plate also has a table surface for placing packing bags and goods, which facilitates the packing operation of the person in charge of packing the goods.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the packing station provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, wherein the cover plate is in the open state; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the packing station provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, wherein the temporary storage structure is located in a state where goods can be temporarily stored; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box provided in the exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, which is disposed in the accommodating space; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, wherein, in order to facilitate the display of the roll, part of the structure of the support member has been removed; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main body provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, wherein the box body is not shown; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rear side of the packing station provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the container provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 100. Containers; 10. Packing table; 20. Cabinet; 30. Storage opening; 40. Lifting platform; 1. Main body; 11. Storage space; 111. Opening; 12. Clearance opening; 121. Operating hole; 13. Operating space; 14. Accommodation space; 141. Shelf; 15. Temporary storage structure; 16. Drainage hole; 17. Base plate; 171. Hole structure; 18. Grip part; 19. Reinforcing member; 2. Cover plate; 21. Tabletop; 22. Damping structure; 3. Buffer structure; 4. Bearing member; 5. Lifting member; 51. Elastic member; 511. Coil spring; 512. Roller; 6. Guide member; 7. First stop structure; 8. Box body; 81. Bag opening; 9. Auxiliary components; 91. Weighing component. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0021] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "inner" and "outer" refer to the interior and exterior of the outline of the corresponding component; "far" and "near" refer to the distance of the corresponding component relative to another component in terms of spatial position. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure are for distinguishing one element from another and do not have sequential or importance. When the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0022] According to the first aspect of this disclosure, reference to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this disclosure provides a packing table 10, including a main body 1 and a cover plate 2. The main body 1 has a accommodating space 11 for storing packing bags and an opening 111 communicating with the accommodating space 11. The opening 111 is at least used to remove the packing bag from the accommodating space 11. The cover plate 2 is used to openably cover the opening 111 and has a table surface 21 for packing operations.

[0023] Through the above technical solution, the cover plate 2 integrates multiple functions, improving the structural integration of the packing station 10. For example, the cover plate 2 can cover the opening 111 to close the accommodating space 11, and the user can open the opening 111 by operating the cover plate 2 to take out the packing bag from the accommodating space 11. In addition, the cover plate 2 also has a table surface 21 for placing packing bags and goods, facilitating the packing operation. Furthermore, after taking out the packing bag, the user can directly use the cover plate 2 to pack the goods, making the operation more convenient.

[0024] In some exemplary application scenarios, the packing station 10 can be used for packing takeout delivery goods. For example, users (such as merchants' goods dispatchers or delivery personnel) can take packing bags from the storage space 11 and put the food, medicine, or daily necessities to be delivered into the packing bags, and then store them in the container 100 (described below). The packed goods can be delivered by drone. The packing bags in the storage space 11 can all be of the same type to facilitate drone pickup and transportation.

[0025] Furthermore, the opening 111 is at least used to remove the packing bag from the accommodating space 11. It can also be understood that the packing bag can be removed through the opening 111, or the packing bag can be placed into the accommodating space 11 through the opening 111, or the box 8 described below can be removed and stored in packing bags in batches. This disclosure does not make any specific limitations in this regard.

[0026] Furthermore, the inventors discovered through research that in related technologies, when a door is opened on the side wall of the packing station, users usually need to bend over to pick up the packing bags after opening the door, which is inconvenient. In addition, the door usually rotates around a vertical axis to open or close, requiring users to avoid it during the opening and closing process. Moreover, the opening and closing of the door requires a large amount of space. In addition, after opening the door, users may pack directly on the top surface of the packing station without closing the door, leaving the packing bags inside the packing station directly exposed to the outside world, making them susceptible to erosion and dirt from external factors such as rain and sand.

[0027] Based on this, in order to further solve this technical problem, in some possible implementations, reference is made to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the opening 111 can be located at the top of the accommodating space 11. Compared with related technologies, the opening 111 being located at the top of the accommodating space 11 allows the goods dispatcher to retrieve the packing bag without bending over to open the door, making it easier for the goods dispatcher to retrieve the packing bag from the accommodating space 11.

[0028] Furthermore, the cover 2 can have an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the cover 2 avoids the opening 111, allowing the packing bag to be removed from the accommodating space 11. In the closed state, the cover 2 covers the opening 111, and the top surface of the cover 2 serves as a table surface 21. Thus, after the goods dispatcher takes the packing bag, they operate the cover 2 to switch it to the closed state, with the top surface of the cover 2 serving as the table surface 21 for placing the packing bag and goods, allowing the goods dispatcher to perform the packing operation. Therefore, after taking the packing bag, the goods dispatcher needs to operate the cover 2 to switch it to the closed state, providing the table surface 21 for packing goods, ensuring that the accommodating space 11 remains closed, thereby reducing the possibility of, for example, the loss of the packing bag or the entry of impurities such as rainwater and dust from the external environment into the accommodating space 11.

[0029] The foregoing described an exemplary embodiment in which the opening 111 is located at the top of the accommodating space 11, and the goods are packaged using the closed state of the cover 2. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some other possible embodiments not shown in the accompanying drawings, the opening 111 may also be located on the side of the main body 1 closer to the person responsible for packaging the goods. For example, the cover 2 may be rotatably connected to the main body 1. For instance, the bottom of the cover 2 may be rotatably connected to the main body 1 about a horizontal axis. The cover 2 may be rotated toward the side away from the accommodating space 11 to avoid the opening 111 and be in an open state. The person responsible for packaging the goods can take the packaging bag from the accommodating space 11 through the opening 111. At this time, the inner side of the cover 2, that is, the side of the cover 2 closer to the accommodating space 11, can be a table 21 for packaging goods. In addition, the cover 2 may be rotated toward the side closer to the accommodating space 11 to cover the opening 111 and be in a closed state. Furthermore, when the cover 2 is in the open state, a support rod or other support structure may be provided to support the cover 2.

[0030] It is understood that in some other possible embodiments, the top of the cover plate 2 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 about a horizontal axis. The cover plate 2 can be rotated toward the side away from the receiving space 11 to avoid the opening 111 and be in an open state. The person responsible for packing the goods can take the packing bag from the receiving space 11 through the opening 111. At this time, the outer side of the cover plate 2, that is, the side of the cover plate 2 away from the receiving space 11, can be a table surface 21 for packing goods. At this time, a support rod or other support structure can be provided to support the cover plate 2. In addition, the cover plate 2 can be rotated toward the side close to the receiving space 11 to cover the opening 111 and be in a closed state. This disclosure is not limited to this.

[0031] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, taking the opening 111 located at the top of the accommodating space 11 as an example, the cover 2 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 to switch between an open state and a closed state. The cover 2 can switch to the closed state by its own weight. Exemplarily, along the front-rear direction of the main body 1, the rear side of the cover 2 is rotatably connected to the main body 1. Thus, the goods dispatcher can rotate the cover 2 backwards to switch it from the closed state to the open state. At this time, the cover 2 avoids the opening 111, allowing the goods dispatcher to reach into the accommodating space 11 through the opening 111 to retrieve the packing bag. Then, the cover 2 can rotate forwards to switch to the closed state, covering the opening 111. The top surface of the cover 2 serves as a table 21 for the goods dispatcher to pack the goods to be delivered. The side of the packing table 10 facing the user is the front, or the side the user stands on when packing is the front, and vice versa. Figure 1 The Y direction in the figure can be used to represent the front and back direction of the packing table 10.

[0032] In this configuration, when the cover 2 is in the open state, the angle between the plane of the cover 2 and the plane of the opening 111 can be an obtuse angle. In this case, the cover 2 can rest against the main body 1 to maintain its open state. Alternatively, in some other possible embodiments, a limiting structure can be provided between the cover 2 and the main body 1. This limiting structure can also maintain the open state of the cover 2. In this case, the angle between the plane of the cover 2 and the plane of the opening 111 can be an acute angle, a right angle, or an obtuse angle, as long as it does not affect the retrieval of the packaging bag. This eliminates the need for the goods dispatcher to manually push the cover 2 to maintain its open state, making it easier for the goods dispatcher to retrieve the packaging bag. Afterwards, the goods dispatcher can gently pull the cover 2 so that the angle between the plane of the cover 2 and the plane of the opening 111 is less than 90°, or release the limiting structure from the cover 2, allowing the cover 2 to switch to a closed state under its own weight.

[0033] It is understood that the limiting structure can be constructed in any suitable manner. For example, the limiting structure may include a magnetic structure, such as a first magnetic element provided on the top surface of the cover plate 2 and a second magnetic element provided on the main body 1. When the cover plate 2 is in the open state, the first and second magnetic elements magnetically attract each other to releasably fix the cover plate 2. In addition, the limiting structure may also be constructed as a hook and ear hook structure, as well as an adhesive structure and a snap-fit ​​structure, etc., and this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0034] In addition, in some possible embodiments, one of the cover plate 2 and the main body 1 is provided with a locking part, and the other is provided with a locking engagement part. In the closed state, the locking part and the locking engagement part are connected to lock the cover plate 2 and the main body 1, thereby reducing the possibility of the cover plate 2 being opened accidentally and improving the stability of the cover plate 2 in the closed state.

[0035] It is understood that the locking part and the locking engagement part can be constructed in any suitable manner. For example, the locking part may include a third magnetic element disposed on the bottom surface of the cover plate 2 on the side opposite to the top surface, and the locking engagement part may include a fourth magnetic element disposed on the main body 1. When the cover plate 2 is in the closed state, the third magnetic element and the fourth magnetic element magnetically attract each other to releaseably fix the cover plate 2. In addition, the locking part and the locking engagement part may also cooperate to form a snap-fit ​​structure or an adhesive structure, etc., and this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0036] In addition, the cover plate 2 and the main body 1 can also rely solely on the gravity of the cover plate 2 to keep the cover plate 2 in a closed state, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing costs.

[0037] The length direction of the main body 1 can be referenced. Figure 1 The X-direction shown can be used as a reference for the width direction or front-to-back direction of the main body 1. Figure 1 The Y-direction and the height direction of the main body 1 can be referenced. Figure 1The Z direction is shown.

[0038] It is understood that when the cover 2 switches from the closed state to the open state, the person responsible for shipping the goods can manually push the cover 2 to keep it open, or keep it between the closed and open states, so that they can retrieve the packaging bag from the self-contained space 11. Furthermore, the cover 2 can be connected to the main body 1 in any other suitable manner; this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0039] In some other possible implementations, the cover plate 2 can be slidably connected to the main body 1. For example, the cover plate 2 can be connected to the main body 1 by a telescopic rod. For example, the telescopic rod can be arranged to extend along the height direction of the main body 1, so that the cover plate 2 can be away from the main body 1 in the height direction of the main body 1 to avoid the opening 111 and be in an open state, so that the goods dispatcher can reach into the receiving space 11 through the opening 111 to take the packing bag. Alternatively, the cover plate 2 can be close to the main body 1 in the height direction of the main body 1 to cover the opening 111 and be in a closed state. The top surface of the cover plate 2 can serve as a table 21 for the goods dispatcher to pack the goods to be delivered.

[0040] In another embodiment, the telescopic rod can extend along the width direction or the front-back direction of the main body 1. For example, the cover plate 2 can include a first plate and a second plate arranged side by side along the front-back direction of the main body 1. The first plate and the second plate are hinged together. The rear side of the second plate is rotatably connected to the main body. The telescopic rod is connected to the first plate. Thus, the first plate can move rearward in the front-back direction of the main body 1. The first plate and the second plate can rotate relative to each other so that the cover plate 2 can avoid the opening 111 and be in an open state. The goods dispatcher can reach into the receiving space 11 through the opening 111 to take the packing bag. Alternatively, the first plate can move forward in the front-back direction of the main body 1. The first plate and the second plate can rotate relative to each other so that the cover plate 2 can cover the opening 111 and be in a closed state. The top surface of the cover plate 2 can serve as a table 21 for the goods dispatcher to pack the goods to be delivered.

[0041] It is understandable that, compared with related technologies, the connection method between the cover plate 2 and the main body 1 reduces the space occupied by the cover plate 2 when it is open, thus reducing the space occupied by the packing table 10. At the same time, it reduces the possibility of the cover plate 2 coming into contact with and bumping into the human body, thereby improving the safety of use.

[0042] In some possible implementations, a damping structure is provided between the cover plate 2 and the body 1. For example, the damping structure 22 may include a hinge, such as a hardware hinge, through which the cover plate 2 is rotatably connected to the body 1, and the hinge may be damped; or, the damping structure 22 may include a rotary damper, through which the cover plate 2 and the body 1 may be connected. In some implementations, the cover plate 2 and the body 1 may also be connected by a hinge.

[0043] In some possible implementations, a buffer structure 3 is provided between the cover plate 2 and the main body 1. Exemplarily, the buffer structure 3 includes a buffer strip. The main body 1 has a buffer strip arranged around the circumferential edge of the opening 111, and / or, the cover plate 2 has a buffer strip positioned opposite the circumferential edge of the opening 111. The buffer strip can buffer the cover plate 2 when it is closed, preventing direct collision and deformation between the cover plate 2 and the main body 1, and can also reduce noise. The buffer structure 3 can adopt any suitable structure, such as a rubber strip, thermoplastic elastomer, or cushioning cotton. The buffer strip can also be used to seal any gaps that may form between the cover plate 2 and the main body 1, reducing the possibility of impurities from the external environment, such as dust and moisture, entering the accommodating space 11.

[0044] In some possible implementations, a sound-absorbing structure is provided between the cover plate 2 and the main body 1. Exemplarily, the sound-absorbing structure may include a sound-absorbing strip, with the main body 1 having a sound-absorbing strip surrounding the circumferential edge of the opening 111, and / or, a sound-absorbing strip being provided on the cover plate 2 at a position opposite to the circumferential edge of the opening 111, which can reduce noise when the cover plate 2 is closed. The sound-absorbing structure can be made of, for example, foam material, sponge, felt, etc. Furthermore, the sound-absorbing structure and the buffer structure 3 can be integrated into one unit, meaning that by selecting materials, both sound absorption and buffering functions can be achieved simultaneously. For example, foamed rubber strips or rubber strips can be used, but this disclosure is not limited to this.

[0045] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the packing table 10 also includes a support member 4 and a lifting member 5 disposed within the accommodating space 11. The support member 4 is used to carry the packing bags, and the lifting member 5 can move the support member 4 toward the opening 111. The packing bags can be stacked on the support member 4 within the accommodating space 11. Each packing bag has a base tray to facilitate stacking. Thus, when the number of packing bags decreases, the support member 4 can move along the height direction of the main body 1 within the accommodating space 11, thereby moving the packing bags toward the opening 111, making it convenient for the goods dispatcher to retrieve the packing bags from the opening 111.

[0046] Understandably, the lifting component 5 can be configured to move the carrier 4 toward the opening 111 as the number of packing bags decreases, so as to achieve dynamic adjustment of the height of the packing bags. That is, the height of the stacked packing bags does not decrease or significantly decrease as the number decreases. Under the action of the lifting component 5, the distance between the packing bags and the opening 111 can be maintained within a suitable range so as to facilitate the handling of goods by the personnel responsible for packing.

[0047] In some possible implementations, the lifting member 5 may include an elastic member 51, which is connected to the main body 1 and the carrier 4 respectively, to provide elastic force for the carrier 4 to move toward the opening 111. The elastic member 51 can balance the weight of the packing bag supported by the carrier 4 by adjusting the stiffness coefficient and the number of elastic members 51, so that the carrier 4 is in a balanced state. In this balanced state, the uppermost packing bag on the carrier 4 can be positioned close to the opening 111 so that the goods dispatcher can take it.

[0048] For example, the carrier 4 can have an initial position where the distance between the carrier 4 and the opening 111 is relatively large in the height direction, allowing it to support a large number of packing bags. The topmost packing bag is positioned close to the opening 111. After a certain number of packing bags are removed from the self-accommodating space 11, the number of packing bags on the carrier 4 decreases, thus reducing the weight of the packing bags. The elastic force provided by the elastic member 51 to the carrier 4 is greater than the weight of the packing bags, enabling the carrier 4 to move towards the opening 111. During this process, the deformation of the elastic member 51 decreases, thus reducing the elastic force provided to the carrier 4 until it balances with the weight of the packing bags. This allows the packing bags to move towards the opening 111, maintaining the distance between the packing bags and the opening 111 within a suitable range for easy retrieval by the goods handler. By utilizing the elastic force of the elastic member 51, the carrier 4 can automatically rise as the number of packing bags decreases without the need for electrically driven components, simplifying the structure and reducing energy consumption and cost.

[0049] The number of elastic elements 51 can be set to one or more. For example, multiple elastic elements 51 can be arranged around the circumference of the carrier 4 to avoid the storage of the packaging bag. One end of the elastic element 51 can be connected to the inner wall of the main body 1 forming the main body 1 or the accommodating space 11, and the other end can be connected to the circumferential edge of the carrier 4.

[0050] In some possible embodiments, the elastic element 51 may include a coil spring 511 and a drum 512, the coil spring 511 being wound around the drum 512 and having a free end extending out of the drum 512; wherein one of the drum 512 and the free end of the coil spring 511 is connected to the support member 4, and the other is connected to the body 1, to drive the support member 4 to move toward the opening 111. Thus, the coil spring 511 is at least partially in a stretched state, generating elastic deformation to provide the support member 4 with an elastic force to move toward the opening 111. Exemplarily, the roll 512 is connected to and located below the support member 4, and the free end of the coil spring 511 extends from the gap between the support member 4 and the inner wall of the accommodating space 11 to the top of the support member 4 and is connected to the inner wall of the body 1 or the accommodating space 11. Thus, the thinner thickness of the coil spring 511 after extension and the gap between the support member 4 and the accommodating space 11 can reduce interference with the area above the support member 4 used to support the packing bag. In some other possible embodiments, the roll 512 may be connected to the inner wall of the body 1 or the accommodating space 11, and the free end may be connected to the bottom of the support member 4; this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0051] This disclosure exemplarily sets the number of coil springs 511 to four, and arranges the four coil springs 511 in pairs, with two coil springs 511 arranged side by side in the front-to-back direction in each pair, and the two pairs of coil springs 511 are spaced apart on both sides of the support member 4 in the length direction. The number and arrangement of the coil springs 511 can be determined according to actual usage requirements, as long as they can meet the elastic force requirements provided to the support member 4, and this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0052] It is understandable that the balance between the elastic force provided by the coil spring 511 to the bearing member 4 and the weight of the packing bag refers not only to static balance but also to dynamic balance. That is, the elastic force and the weight of the packing bag may not be exactly equal and may be in a dynamic and relatively stable state. For example, if the packing bag is picked up frequently, the bearing member 4 may not be in a static balance state, but this will not affect the personnel who are responsible for picking up the packing bag.

[0053] In some other possible implementations, the lifting member 5 may further include a controller, a drive member, and a detection member. The drive member is at least used to drive the carrier member 4 to move toward the opening 111, and the detection member is used to detect the weight of the packing bags located on the carrier member 4. The controller is signal-connected to both the drive member and the detection member. Thus, the weight of the packing bags is detected in real time by the detection member and converted into an electrical signal transmitted to the controller. The controller then issues a control signal based on this electrical signal, which is transmitted to the drive member. When the number of packing bags decreases and their weight decreases, the drive member can drive the carrier member 4 to move toward the opening 111.

[0054] Exemplarily, the drive element can be configured as at least one of a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or linear motor to drive the carrier 4 to move toward the opening 111. The drive element can be disposed below the carrier 4, and a pneumatic circuit, oil circuit, or electrical circuit for use with the drive element can be connected to the inner wall of the main body 1 or the accommodating space 11. The detection element can be configured as a weighing sensor. The controller can be configured as a programmable controller. This disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0055] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the packing table 10 may further include a guide 6 for guiding the movement of the carrier 4. Exemplarily, the guide 6 may be configured as a guide rod that extends along the height direction and passes through the carrier 4 to guide its movement. Furthermore, a sleeve may be provided on the carrier 4, fitted over the guide rod and connected to the carrier 4, to increase the contact area between the carrier 4 and the guide rod, thereby improving the stability of the carrier 4's movement. Additionally, the guide 6 may also be configured as a T-shaped slider disposed on the carrier 4 and a slide rail with a T-shaped groove disposed on the inner wall of the main body 1 or the accommodating space 11. This disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0056] In addition, the carrier 4 may include a plate, and a guide rod may pass through the plate to guide the movement of the carrier 4.

[0057] The carrier 4 may also include a mounting plate disposed below the plate body, which can be used to mount the drum 512.

[0058] The load-bearing component 4 may also include reinforcing ribs or other structures provided on the plate, but this disclosure does not specifically limit this.

[0059] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the packing table 10 may also include a first stop structure 7 for limiting the range of movement of the carrier 4 toward the opening 111. Exemplarily, the first stop structure 7 may be configured as a first baffle, so that the carrier 4 can be limited by the first baffle to prevent excessive movement of the carrier 4, such as when too many packing bags are taken at once, or when the coil spring 511 retracts too quickly, causing the packing bags to overflow from the opening 111.

[0060] Understandably, the first baffle can be positioned at any suitable location. The first baffle can act as a stop on the edge of the carrier 4, thus avoiding the packing bag during contact with the carrier 4, reducing the possibility that the first baffle contacting and stopping the packing bag would hinder the normal movement of the carrier 4 toward the opening 111. Furthermore, the first baffle can also act as a stop on the aforementioned rod sleeve; this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0061] In some other possible implementations, the packing table 10 may also include a second stop structure for stopping the packing bag on the carrier 4. Exemplarily, the second stop structure may be configured as a second baffle, thus stopping the packing bag and limiting the movement of the carrier 4 toward the opening 111. In this case, the driving force of the lifting member 5 moving the carrier 4 can be greater than or equal to the weight of the packing bag. For example, the lifting member 5 may be configured as a coil spring 511, the elastic force provided by the coil spring 511 to the carrier 4 being greater than or equal to the weight of the packing bag, which can reduce the difficulty of adjusting the elastic force of the coil spring 511.

[0062] Understandably, rollers can be installed on the outside of the second baffle so that when the person handling the goods takes the packing bag, the rollers can rotate to facilitate pulling out the packing bag.

[0063] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the packing table 10 may also include a box 8 that is removably disposed within the accommodating space 11. The box 8 is used to store packing bags. The box 8 is provided with a bag retrieval opening 81 that communicates with the opening 111. The person responsible for packing the goods can store the packing bags in the box 8 through the bag retrieval opening 81 or retrieve the packing bags from the box 8.

[0064] Understandably, maintenance personnel can also remove the housing 8 to replenish the storage of packing bags. Furthermore, the support member 4 and lifting member 5 can be housed within the housing 8, as can the guide member 6. The guide member 6 can be connected between the top and bottom walls of the housing 8. For example, the top and bottom walls of the housing 8 can be flanges of the side walls. The guide member 6 can improve the strength of the housing 8 to a certain extent. In this way, the assembly of the support member 4, lifting member 5, and guide member 6 within the housing 8 can be completed externally beforehand. A certain number of packing bags can then be stored to test the fit between the support member 4 and lifting member 5, as well as between the support member 4 and guide member 6, ensuring that the upper packing bags are close to the bag-removing opening 81 of the housing 8. After testing, the housing 8 can be installed into the accommodating space 11. Furthermore, by setting up the housing 8, modular assembly of the packing table 10 is facilitated.

[0065] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the main body 1 has an auxiliary component 9 located above the cover plate 2. An operating space 13 exists between the auxiliary component 9 and the closed cover plate 2, which can be used by cargo dispatchers to pack goods. The auxiliary component 9 may include a weighing component 91, allowing cargo dispatchers to weigh the goods after placing them in a packing bag, thus reducing the risk of overweight goods preventing drone delivery. The weighing component 91 can be a handheld scale or an electronic scale, etc., and this disclosure is not limited to these.

[0066] In addition, the auxiliary component 9 may also include a camera component. For example, the camera component can record the packing station 10 and its surrounding environment, as well as the packing operations of the personnel handling the goods, to enable timely maintenance of the packing station 10 and recording of goods awaiting delivery. The camera component may be a video camera or a camcorder, etc., but this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0067] In some possible implementations, the side wall of the main body 1 has a clearance opening 12, through which the housing 8 is removably assembled into the receiving space 11. Exemplarily, a door can be provided on the main body 1 to cover the clearance opening 12, and a locking structure is provided between the main body 1 and the door to unlockably lock the door to the main body 1. Thus, after the support member 4, lifting member 5, and guide member 6 are installed in the housing 8 and tested, maintenance personnel can open the door to assemble the housing 8 into the receiving space 11 through the clearance opening 12. The side wall can be either the front side wall of the main body 1 or any one of the two opposing side walls of the main body 1 along its length; this disclosure does not specifically limit this.

[0068] For example, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the main body 1 has a rear sidewall, and the packing platform 10 can be used to connect to the container 100. The rear sidewall is arranged opposite to the container 100, and a clearance opening 12 is provided on the rear sidewall. The container 8 can be removably assembled into the receiving space 11 through the clearance opening 12. This allows for a concealed design of the clearance opening 12, simplifying the structure of the packing platform 10. For example, after the support member 4, lifting member 5, and guide member 6 are installed on the container 8 and tested, maintenance personnel can assemble the container 8 into the receiving space 11 through the clearance opening 12, and then connect the packing platform 10 to the container 100 to conceal the clearance opening 12. Furthermore, a connection structure for connecting to the container 100 can be provided on the rear sidewall. The connection structure can be constructed in any suitable manner, for example, referring to... Figure 6As shown, the connection structure can be a hook-on slider disposed on the rear side wall, with a pre-set hook-on slide rail on the container 100. The hook-on slider is inserted into the hook-on slide rail and supported by the hook-on slide rail, so that the packing table 10 can be detachably hooked to the container 100. Alternatively, the connection structure can be a hook-on hole formed on the rear side wall, with a pre-set hook-on rod on the container 100. The hook-on rod passes through the hook-on hole, so that the packing table 10 can be detachably hooked to the container 100. This disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0069] Understandably, to improve the stability of the packing table 10 when connected to the container 100, a thread can be provided at one end of the hook rod that is inserted into the hook hole, and a nut can be threaded onto the hook rod through the accommodating space 11 or the operating space 13. Alternatively, the above connection structures can be used in combination.

[0070] It is understood that in some exemplary application scenarios, the packing station 10 can be used for packing takeout delivery goods. For example, if the goods to be delivered are cup-shaped beverages, a cup holder can be added to reduce the possibility of the beverage spilling inside the packing bag. In some possible implementations, refer to... Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 As shown, at least one receiving space 14 is formed between the inner wall of the receiving space 11 and the outer wall of the box 8, so that the box 8 can separate the receiving space 11. For example, a shelf 141 can be provided in the receiving space 14, and the cup holder can be stored in the shelf 141 for packaging the cup-shaped beverages mentioned above.

[0071] It should be noted that the use of the above-mentioned shelf 141 for storing cup holders is only exemplary. In some other possible embodiments, the shelf 141 can also be used to store auxiliary packaging supplies such as packing tape or staplers, and can also be used to store drone supplies such as aircraft covers.

[0072] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the number of accommodating spaces 14 can be set to two and distributed at intervals on both sides of the box body 8 along the length of the packing platform 10. This allows for the categorized storage of auxiliary packing supplies such as cup holders, while facilitating access for cargo dispatchers or maintenance personnel. It is understood that the accommodating spaces 14 can also be distributed on both sides of the box body 8 along the front-back direction of the packing platform 10. Furthermore, multiple shelves 141 can be installed within the accommodating spaces 14 to store different auxiliary packing supplies or drone supplies. This disclosure is not limited to these limitations.

[0073] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the main body 1 can also be provided with a temporary storage structure 15 for temporarily storing goods. In this way, when the goods dispatcher takes the packing bags, or when there are many goods to be delivered, the goods can be temporarily stored in the temporary storage structure 15.

[0074] For example, the temporary storage structure 15 may include a mounting element, which can be disposed on the outer side wall of the main body 1 to facilitate hanging goods. For example, the mounting element can be constructed as a concealed hook capable of elastic reset. The concealed hook may include a base and a hook. The base is connected to the main body 1, and the hook is rotatably connected to the base via a pivot. A torsion spring can be fitted onto the pivot to provide elastic force for the hook to reset. Thus, when goods need to be temporarily stored, the person distributing the goods can pull out the hook to attach the goods. After the goods are removed, the hook can elastically reset under the action of the torsion spring. This concealed hook can be used to attach goods, for example, those already packaged in simple bags, and these simple bags can be suspended, such as food and daily necessities packaged in plastic bags.

[0075] It is understood that, in some other possible embodiments not shown in the accompanying drawings, the temporary storage structure 15 can, exemplarily, be constructed as a tray, rotatably connected to the main body 1 via a pivot, on which a torsion spring can be fitted to provide elastic force for the tray to return to its original position. Thus, when goods need to be temporarily stored, the person responsible for distributing the goods can open the tray to support the goods, and after the goods are removed, the tray can elastically return to its original position under the action of the torsion spring. This tray can be used to temporarily store goods that are inconvenient to hang, such as cup-shaped beverages or goods not packaged in simple bags.

[0076] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the bottom wall of the main body 1 can be inclined, and a drainage hole 16 is provided on the bottom wall. For example, the bottom wall of the main body 1 can be inclined to the rear, and the drainage hole 16 connects the accommodating space 11 with the external environment. In this way, water in the accommodating space 11 can be drained through the drainage hole 16. It is understood that, for example, when storing or retrieving the packaging bag in rainy weather, rainwater may enter the accommodating space 11 through the opening 111. At this time, the water can be drained out through the drainage hole 16 located on the bottom wall to reduce the possibility of damage caused by rainwater immersion.

[0077] The number of drainage holes 16 can be set to multiple and arranged side by side along the front-back direction of the main body 1. In addition, the drainage holes 16 can also be arranged side by side along the length direction of the main body 1. This disclosure does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0078] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 5As shown, a base plate 17 can be provided within the accommodating space 11. A perforated structure 171 is formed on the base plate 17. An isolation space is provided between the base plate 17 and the bottom wall of the main body 1. The accommodating space 11 is used to store packing bags above the base plate 17. For example, the top surface of the base plate 17 can be perpendicular to the height direction of the main body 1 to support the box 8. In this way, the base plate 17 facilitates the installation of the box 8. At the same time, the strength of the base plate 17 can be improved by reasonably setting the perforated structure 171. In addition, rainwater can fall through the perforated structure 171 and then pass through the isolation space to be discharged through the drainage hole 16.

[0079] Understandably, the isolation space allows for a certain distance between the base plate 17 and the bottom wall of the main body 1, in order to reduce the possibility that, in cases of heavy rain, excessive rainwater may accumulate on the bottom wall of the main body 1 in the accommodating space 11, submerging the packaging bag and causing it to be damaged.

[0080] For example, to facilitate fixing the housing 8 to the base plate 17, an operating hole 121 is formed on the rear side wall of the housing 8 near the base plate 17, so that maintenance personnel can connect the bottom flange of the housing 8 to the base plate 17 by means of, for example, bolts. In addition, maintenance personnel can also connect the outer wall of the housing 8 to the inner wall of the main body 1 through the opening 111, for example, by means of L-shaped connecting pieces and bolts, but this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0081] In addition, a gripping part 18 can be formed on the bottom wall of the main body 1. For example, the bottom wall of the main body 1 can be concave to form the gripping part 18, while the above-mentioned isolation space can avoid the concavity of the bottom wall. In this way, maintenance personnel can insert their fingers into the gripping part 18 and grip the main body 1 that forms the operating space 13 to facilitate lifting the packing table 10.

[0082] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 1 The main body 1 is provided with a reinforcing member 19 that spans the opening 111. Exemplarily, the reinforcing member 19 can extend along the front-rear direction of the main body 1, and its two ends are respectively connected to the inner wall of the main body 1 to improve the stability of the main body 1 and maintain the shape of the accommodating space 11. It is understood that the reinforcing member 19 can also extend along the length direction of the main body 1, and this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0083] It is understood that the packing station 10 can be applied to a variety of scenarios. For example, the packing station 10 can be used alone. For instance, the packing station 10 can be set up in a shopping mall for packaging and subsequent delivery of takeout orders, or the packing station 10 can be set up in an office building for packaging and subsequent delivery of documents.

[0084] Of course, the packing station 10 can also be used in combination with other devices, according to the second aspect of this disclosure, referring to Figure 7 As shown, this disclosure provides a container 100, including a container body 20 and the aforementioned packing table 10. A storage opening 30 is provided on the front wall of the container body 20, and a lifting platform 40 is provided on the top of the container body 20. The storage opening 30 is used for storing and retrieving goods, and the packing table 10 is connected to the side wall of the container body 20 for packing goods.

[0085] The packing station 10 and the cabinet 20 are arranged in a centralized manner. Different shipping ends (such as merchants) can use the packing station 10. For example, after simple packing in the store, they can bring the packing station 10 and pack it uniformly with packing bags. This can ensure the uniformity and integrity of the packing bags, and also reduce the merchant's costs and the space occupied by using the device alone.

[0086] It is understandable that the front-to-back direction of cabinet 20 is different from that of packing table 10, for example, see reference. Figure 7 As shown, the rear side wall of the main body 1 of the packing table 10 is connected to the side wall of the cabinet 20, and the front-to-back direction of the cabinet 20 is parallel to the length direction of the packing table 10.

[0087] For example, the storage opening 30 may include a compartment and a compartment door, wherein packing bags may be placed in the compartment or hung in the compartment by a mounting mechanism provided in the compartment for users to retrieve or to be transferred to the take-off and landing platform 40 by a transfer mechanism described below for delivery by drone.

[0088] The take-off and landing platform 40 can be installed at the top of the cabinet 20 for drone take-off and landing. The platform 40 can use a two-way push rod to first clamp and center the drone and move it to the push-position, and then push the drone to the docking position so that the drone can be used to pick up packing bags and make deliveries. The take-off and landing platform 40 can be any existing drone take-off and landing platform 40, and this disclosure does not make any specific limitations on it.

[0089] The transfer mechanism can be installed within the transfer channel of the cabinet 20 for transferring goods between the landing platform 40 and the storage port 30. Exemplarily, the transfer mechanism can include a track arranged within the transfer channel, an RGV railcar movably mounted on the track, a robotic arm connected to the railcar, and a mechanical gripper connected to the actuator of the robotic arm. The mechanical gripper holds or extracts packaged bags, and the railcar movably transports the packaged bags from the landing platform 40 to the storage port 30 for users to retrieve goods, or the railcar movably transports the packaged bags from the storage port 30 to the landing platform 40 for drone delivery. This transfer mechanism can adopt any existing suitable structure, and this disclosure does not specifically limit it.

[0090] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0091] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0092] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A packing table, characterized in that, include: The main body has a receiving space for storing a packing bag and an opening communicating with the receiving space, the opening being at least for removing the packing bag from the receiving space; as well as A cover plate for opening and covering the opening, the cover plate having a table surface for packing operations.

2. The packing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening is located at the top of the accommodating space. The cover has an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the cover avoids the opening so that the packaging bag can be taken out from the accommodating space. In the closed state, the cover is used to cover the opening. The top surface of the cover is the table surface.

3. The packing station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate is rotatably connected to the body to switch between the open state and the closed state; or, The cover plate is rotatably connected to the main body, and a damping structure and / or a buffer structure and / or a noise-absorbing structure are provided between the cover plate and the main body; and / or, One of the cover plate and the main body is provided with a locking part, and the other is provided with a locking engagement part. In the closed state, the locking part and the locking engagement part are connected to lock the cover plate and the main body.

4. The packing station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The packing station also includes a support member and a lifting member disposed within the accommodating space. The support member is used to support the packing bag, and the lifting member can drive the support member to move toward the opening.

5. The packing table according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting member is configured to move the carrier member toward the opening as the number of packaging bags decreases; and / or, The lifting member includes an elastic member, which is connected to the main body and the support member respectively, to provide an elastic force for the support member to move toward the opening; And / or, The lifting component includes a controller, a drive component, and a detection component. The drive component is used to drive the carrier component to move toward the opening. The detection component is used to detect the weight of the packaging bag located on the carrier component. The controller is signal-connected to the drive component and the detection component respectively.

6. The packing station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic force of the elastic element and / or the number of the elastic elements are configured to balance the weight of the packing bag on the carrier; and / or, The number of elastic elements is one or more, and the plurality of elastic elements are arranged circumferentially around the support member; and / or, The elastic element includes a coiled spring and a drum, the coiled spring being wound around the drum and having a free end extending out of the drum; wherein, one of the drum and the free end of the coiled spring is connected to the support member, and the other is connected to the body; or, the drum is connected to the support member and located below the support member, and the free end of the coiled spring extends from the gap between the support member and the inner wall of the accommodating space to the top of the support member and is connected to the body or the inner wall of the accommodating space; and / or, The packing station also includes guides for guiding the movement of the carrier; and / or, The packing table further includes a first stop structure to limit the range of movement of the carrier toward the opening; and / or, The packing station also includes a second stop structure for stopping the packing bag on the carrier.

7. The packing table according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, The packing station also includes a removable box disposed within the accommodating space. The box is used to store the packing bags. The box is provided with a bag retrieval opening communicating with the opening for storing and / or retrieving the packing bags. The carrier and the lifting member are disposed within the box.

8. The packing station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The main body has an auxiliary component located above the cover plate, the auxiliary component including a weighing component and / or a camera component, and there is an operating space between the auxiliary component and the cover plate in the closed state; and / or, The main body has a clearance opening on its side wall, through which the housing can be removably assembled into the receiving space; or... The main body has a rear side wall, the packing platform is used to connect to the container, the rear side wall is arranged opposite to the container, and a clearance opening is provided on the rear side wall, through which the box can be detachably assembled into the accommodating space.

9. The packing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packing station also includes a box disposed within the accommodating space. The box is used to store the packing bags and has a bag retrieval opening communicating with the opening for retrieving the packing bags. Wherein, the housing is removably disposed within the accommodating space; and / or, At least one accommodating space is formed between the inner wall of the accommodating space and the outer wall of the box.

10. The packing station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is also provided with a temporary storage structure for temporarily storing goods; and / or, The outer wall of the main body is provided with a mounting bracket for suspending goods; and / or, The bottom wall of the main body is inclined, and drainage holes are provided on the bottom wall; and / or, The accommodating space is provided with a bottom plate, the bottom plate having a perforated structure, and there is an isolation space between the bottom plate and the bottom wall of the main body. The accommodating space is used to store the packaging bag above the bottom plate. And / or, A gripping portion is formed on the bottom wall of the main body; and / or, The main body is provided with a reinforcing member that spans the opening.

11. A shipping container, characterized in that, include: The cabinet has a storage opening on its front wall and a lifting platform on its top. as well as The packing table according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein the packing table is connected to the side wall of the cabinet.

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