Shipping system

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a delivery system. The delivery system comprises: a delivery machine; a replenishment machine located outside the delivery machine, comprising a replenishment warehouse body, a moving assembly, a conveying assembly and a detection assembly; wherein the moving assembly is movably arranged in the replenishment warehouse body, and is used for moving a first target cargo from the replenishment warehouse body to the conveying assembly; the detection assembly is arranged in the conveying assembly, and is used for detecting position information of the first target cargo and sending the position information to the conveying assembly; and the conveying assembly is used for conveying the first target cargo to the delivery machine, and adjusting an operation state based on the position information. Embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the replenishment capability of the delivery system, and realize accurate conveying positioning of the first target cargo.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to the field of warehousing and logistics technology, and more particularly to a delivery system. Background Technology

[0002] Existing automated dispensing systems, such as medicine dispensers, all have replenishment stations to allow staff to stack medicines and automatically replenish the dispenser's inventory. However, these existing replenishment stations are embedded within the dispensers, which not only occupy a significant amount of storage space but also have limited capacity, making them unsuitable for handling large quantities of cached medicines and requiring automatic replenishment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of this disclosure provide a delivery system.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a delivery system, comprising: a delivery machine; and a replenishment machine located outside the delivery machine, comprising a replenishment bin, a moving component, a conveying component, and a detection component; wherein the moving component is movably disposed on the replenishment bin for moving a first target item from the replenishment bin to the conveying component; the detection component is disposed on the conveying component for detecting the position information of the first target item and sending it to the conveying component; and the conveying component is used to convey the first target item to the delivery machine and adjust its operating state based on the position information.

[0005] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the conveying assembly includes: a first conveyor belt extending from the replenishment bin to the delivery machine for carrying the first target goods; a first drive unit configured to drive the first conveyor belt to transport the first target goods to the delivery machine; the detection assembly includes at least one arrival detection sensor disposed on the side of the first conveyor belt, configured to acquire arrival information of the first target goods and send it to the first drive unit; the first drive unit is further configured to adjust the operating speed of the first conveyor belt in response to receiving the arrival information.

[0006] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the replenishment warehouse includes two spaced-apart warehouses, with a first end of the first conveyor belt located between the two warehouses and a second end of the first conveyor belt located inside the dispatching machine. The detection component includes a plurality of positioning detection sensors spaced apart along the running direction of the first conveyor belt, configured to sequentially detect the positioning information of the front end of the first target goods and send it to the first drive unit. The positioning detection sensor closest to the second end is also configured to detect the positioning information of the rear end of the first target goods and send it to the first drive unit. The first drive unit is configured to drive the first conveyor belt to decelerate step by step based on the sequentially received positioning information of the front end of the first target goods, and to stop the first conveyor belt in response to receiving the positioning information of the rear end of the first target goods.

[0007] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the detection component further includes: a positioning distance sensor disposed at the first end, configured to detect distance information of the first target cargo and send it to the first drive unit in response to the first conveyor belt stopping; the first drive unit is further configured to drive the first conveyor belt to run based on the distance information to fine-tune the stopping position of the first target cargo.

[0008] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the conveying assembly further includes: a correction module disposed at the first end, used to correct the first target cargo on the first conveyor belt to a predetermined posture.

[0009] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the correction module includes: two baffles disposed perpendicularly above the first conveyor belt and inclined to the extension direction of the first conveyor belt; a linear drive unit configured to drive the two baffles to push a first target cargo in the predetermined posture to a predetermined position on the first conveyor belt; the first drive unit is further configured to drive the first conveyor belt to run in response to the first target cargo being pushed to the predetermined position to transport the first target cargo to the delivery machine.

[0010] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the detection component further includes at least three ranging sensors disposed near the first end and configured to measure the size of the first target cargo when the first target cargo is located at the first end and in the predetermined posture.

[0011] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the device further includes: a packing machine located outside the shipping machine, comprising a packing machine body, a second conveyor belt, and a second drive unit; wherein the second conveyor belt is disposed at the entrance of the packing machine body for carrying a second target cargo pushed out by the robotic arm of the shipping machine; the second drive unit is configured to drive the second conveyor belt to transport the second target cargo to the packing machine body in the order in which the cargo is pushed out from the robotic arm.

[0012] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the packing machine further includes an inlet guide plate and an inlet chute. The inlet chute is disposed at the inlet of the packing machine body for guiding the second target goods into the packing machine body. The inlet guide plate is used to receive the second target goods pushed out by the robotic arm. The second conveyor belt is disposed between the inlet guide plate and the inlet chute. The second drive unit is configured to adjust the running speed of the second conveyor belt to be greater than the pushing speed of the robotic arm.

[0013] In one embodiment of this disclosure, two packing machines are included, which are arranged vertically at an interval.

[0014] The delivery system provided by the embodiments of this disclosure, by setting the replenishment machine outside the delivery machine, uses a moving component to move the first target goods from the replenishment compartment to the conveying component, and uses the conveying component to deliver the first target goods to the delivery machine, avoids the replenishment machine occupying a large amount of storage space for goods inside the dispensing machine, which is conducive to expanding the capacity of the replenishment machine and improving the replenishment capability of the delivery system; by setting a detection component in the conveying component, the detection component detects the position information of the first target goods and sends it to the conveying component, so that the conveying component adjusts its operating state based on the position information of the first target goods, which can achieve accurate delivery and positioning of the first target goods and help ensure the stability of the first target goods' posture during the delivery process. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Other features, objects, and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the delivery system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the delivery system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the delivery system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 This is a left-side view of the delivery system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5This is a front view schematic diagram of a replenishment machine according to some embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the moving components of a replenishment machine according to some embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying and detection components of a replenishment machine according to some embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 8 This is a perspective view of a packing machine according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the second conveyor belt in a packing machine according to some embodiments of this disclosure; Figures 10 to 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the packing machine, the shipping machine, the sorting machine, and the express cabinet in some embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 13 This is a flowchart of a control method for a delivery system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the relevant utility model and not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the relevant utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a delivery system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a delivery system according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the delivery system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 This is a left-side view of the delivery system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the delivery system 100 of this disclosure includes a delivery machine 110 and a replenishment machine 120. The delivery machine 110 includes a storage compartment 111, within which a passageway 112 for a robotic arm to move. Goods storage spaces, also called cargo aisles, are formed on both sides of the passageway 112 by stacked floor plates 113 and spaced partitions. The replenishment machine 120 is located outside the delivery machine 110 and includes a replenishment compartment 121, a moving component 122, a conveying component 123, and a detection component 124. The moving component 122 is movably disposed in the replenishment compartment 121 and is used to move a first target item from the replenishment compartment 121 to the conveying component 123. The detection component 124 is disposed in the conveying component 123 and is used to detect the position information of the first target item and send it to the conveying component 123. The conveying component 123 is used to convey the first target item to the delivery machine 110 and adjust its operating state based on the received position information of the first target item. Adjusting the operating state of the conveying component 123 may include slowing down the conveying component 123, stopping the conveying component 123, slowing down the conveying component 123 and then making it run at a constant speed, or changing the running direction of the conveying component 123, etc. The embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to these. The first target goods conveyed by the conveying component 123 to the delivery machine 110 will be picked up by the robotic arm in the storage bin 111 and stored in the cargo channels on both sides of the aisle 112 of the storage bin 111, thus completing the automatic replenishment of goods for the delivery machine 110.

[0020] The delivery system 100 provided in this disclosure, by placing a replenishment machine 120 outside the delivery machine 110, uses a moving component 122 to move the first target goods from the replenishment bin 121 to the conveying component 123, and then uses the conveying component 123 to deliver the first target goods to the delivery machine 110. This avoids the replenishment machine 120 occupying a large amount of goods storage space within the dispensing machine 110, which is beneficial for expanding the capacity of the replenishment machine 120 and improving the replenishment capability of the delivery system 100. By setting a detection component 124 in the conveying component 123, the detection component 124 detects the position information of the first target goods and sends it to the conveying component 123, allowing the conveying component 123 to adjust its operating state based on the position information of the first target goods. This enables accurate delivery and positioning of the first target goods and helps ensure the stability of the first target goods' posture during delivery.

[0021] In some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the conveying assembly 123 includes a first conveyor belt 1231 extending from the replenishment bin 121 to the dispatching machine 110 for carrying the first target goods. The conveying assembly 123 also includes a first drive unit connected to the first conveyor belt 1231 and configured to drive the first conveyor belt 1231 to transport the first target goods to the dispatching machine 110. The detection assembly 124 includes at least one arrival detection sensor 1241 disposed on the side of the first conveyor belt 1231 and configured to detect the arrival information of the first target goods and send it to the first drive unit. The first drive unit is also configured to adjust the running speed of the first conveyor belt 1231 in response to receiving the arrival information of the first target goods. The first drive unit may include an electric motor and a reducer, and can be implemented using existing conveyor belt drive devices; the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto. The position detection sensor 1241 can be a through-beam photoelectric sensor, a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor, or a specular reflection photoelectric sensor, etc., which can be determined according to the specific application scenario. This embodiment does not limit this. The conveying assembly 123 of this embodiment adopts a structure where the first drive unit drives the first conveyor belt, which is simple in construction, runs smoothly, has low power consumption, high conveying efficiency, and low cost. The detection assembly 124 of this embodiment uses a position detection sensor to detect the position information of the first target cargo, which has a fast response speed, high detection accuracy, and is convenient to install and debug.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a front view schematic diagram of a replenishment machine according to some embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the moving component of a replenishment machine according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying and detection components of a replenishment machine according to some embodiments of this disclosure.

[0023] like Figures 5 to 7As shown, in some optional embodiments of this disclosure, the replenishment warehouse 121 includes two spaced-apart warehouses 1211 and 1212. The first end 1231a of the first conveyor belt 1231 is located between the two warehouses 1211 and 1212, and the second end 1231b of the first conveyor belt 1231 is located inside the dispatching machine 110. The detection component 124 includes multiple sets of through-beam photoelectric sensors 1241a, 1241b, and 1241c. Multiple position detection sensors 1241a, 1241b, and 1241c are spaced apart along the running direction of the first conveyor belt 1231 and are configured to sequentially detect the front end of the first target goods to determine position information and send it to the first drive unit. Among them, the position detection sensor 1241c closest to the second end 1231b of the first conveyor belt 1231 is also configured to detect the rear end of the first target goods to determine position information and send it to the first drive unit. The first drive unit is configured to drive the first conveyor belt 1231 to decelerate step by step based on the arrival information of the front end of the first target cargo received sequentially, and to stop the operation of the first conveyor belt 1231 in response to the arrival information of the rear end of the first target cargo received. Specifically, for the multiple arrival detection sensors 1241a, 1241b, and 1241c, the position information of the first target cargo is determined based on the front end of the first target cargo; for the arrival detection sensor 1241c, which is closest to the second end 1231b of the first conveyor belt 1231, the position information of the first target cargo is also determined based on the rear end of the first target cargo.

[0024] like Figure 5 As shown, the two cargo bins 1211 and 1212 are positioned on either side of the first conveyor belt 1231. This ensures that the moving component 122 moves the first target goods from the two cargo bins 1211 and 1212 to the first conveyor belt 1231 with approximately the same distance and time, guaranteeing the replenishment efficiency of the replenishment machine 120. Please refer to [further details omitted]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second end 1231b of the first conveyor belt 1231 is located in the cargo storage space inside the shipping machine 110. This ensures that the robotic arm inside the shipping machine 110 can smoothly transport the first conveyor belt 1231 to the first target cargo and retrieve it. The first conveyor belt 1231 extends into the interior of the shipping machine 110, occupying only a portion of the cargo storage space, specifically two or three layers of floor plates in the vertical direction (e.g., ...). Figure 4 As shown), a span between two columns in the horizontal direction (such as...) Figure 3The goods storage space shown is as follows. In this embodiment, by setting two warehouses 1211 and 1212 on both sides of the first conveyor belt 1231 inside the replenishment machine 120, and extending the first conveyor belt 1231 into the interior of the dispatching machine 110, not only is the warehouse capacity of the replenishment machine 120 increased, but also a large amount of goods storage space inside the dispatching machine 110 is not occupied. It can also ensure the replenishment efficiency of the replenishment machine 120 and the smooth retrieval of goods from the first conveyor belt 1231 by the dispatching machine 110.

[0025] like Figure 7 As shown, three through-beam photoelectric sensors 1241a, 1241b, and 1241c are spaced apart on both sides of the first conveyor belt 1231. During the process of conveying the first target cargo on the first conveyor belt 1231, the first target cargo will pass through the three through-beam photoelectric sensors 1241a, 1241b, and 1241c in sequence. When the front end of the first target cargo passes through one of the through-beam photoelectric sensors, it will trigger that through-beam photoelectric sensor to send a first signal to the first driving unit indicating that the front end of the first target cargo has arrived. The first driving unit will then respond according to the received first signal. The first conveyor belt 1231 is driven to reduce its speed. When the rear end of the first target cargo passes the last through-beam photoelectric sensor 1241c, the through-beam photoelectric sensor 1241c is triggered to send a second signal to the first drive unit, indicating that the rear end of the first target cargo has reached its position. The first drive unit stops the operation of the first conveyor belt 1231 based on the received second signal. When the first conveyor belt 1231 stops operating, the position of the first target cargo on the first conveyor belt 1231 is a position where the first target cargo can be gripped by the robotic arm inside the shipping machine 110. In this embodiment, by arranging multiple position detection sensors at intervals along the running direction of the first conveyor belt 1231, the accurate delivery and positioning of the first target cargo at the gripping position can be achieved by using multiple position detection sensors in coordination with gradual deceleration. This helps to maintain a specific posture of the first target cargo during delivery, reduces abnormal situations where the posture of the first target cargo changes, and improves the stability of the first target cargo entering the warehouse.

[0026] It should be noted that, Figure 7 The embodiment described herein is based on the detection component 124 including three through-beam photoelectric sensors 1241a, 1241b, and 1241c. As will be known to those skilled in the art, the number of through-beam photoelectric sensors included in the detection component 124, the distance between the through-beam photoelectric sensors, and the deceleration value of the first driving unit based on the received signals from the through-beam photoelectric sensors can be set according to specific circumstances, and the embodiments disclosed herein do not limit this.

[0027] Optionally, such as Figure 7As shown, the detection component 124 also includes a position distance sensor 1242, which is disposed at the first end 1231a of the first conveyor belt 1231. The position distance sensor 1242 is configured to detect the distance information of the first target cargo and send it to the first drive unit in response to the first conveyor belt 1231 stopping. The first drive unit is further configured to drive the first conveyor belt 1231 to run based on the distance information of the first target cargo to fine-tune the stopping position of the first target cargo. By detecting the distance information of the first target cargo, the position distance sensor 1242 can obtain the position information of the first target cargo in the depth direction, determine the gripping position of the first target cargo on the first conveyor belt 1231, and guide the extension length of the robotic arm. The positioning distance sensor 1242 detects the distance information of the first target cargo, and can also determine the distance between the stopping position of the first target cargo and the target position, where the target position is the preset gripping position of the robotic arm. Based on the distance between the stopping position and the target position of the first target cargo, the first conveyor belt 1231 can be driven to fine-tune the stopping position of the first target cargo, ensuring that the stopping position of the first target cargo matches the target position. In this embodiment, by setting the positioning distance sensor 1242 to detect the distance information of the first target cargo, errors in the gripping position of the first target cargo can be compensated, further improving the accuracy of the transport and positioning of the first target cargo at the gripping position, and ensuring that the first target cargo can be smoothly removed from the first conveyor belt 1231.

[0028] Optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, the conveying assembly 123 also includes a correction module 1232, which is disposed at the first end 1231a of the first conveyor belt 1231 and is used to correct the first target cargo on the first conveyor belt 1231 to a predetermined posture. Generally, it is desirable for the first target cargo to be conveyed to the dispatcher 110 in a predetermined posture. The first target cargo is also in this posture when the robotic arm picks up the first target cargo and places it into the cargo channel. Storing the first target cargo in a predetermined posture can save cargo storage space in the dispatcher 110.

[0029] like Figure 7As shown, in some optional examples, the correction module 1232 includes two baffles 1232a and 1232b, which are perpendicularly disposed above the first conveyor belt 1231 and inclined to the extension direction of the first conveyor belt 1231. The first drive unit is also configured to drive the first conveyor belt 1231 to rotate in the opposite direction in response to the moving component placing the first target cargo on the first conveyor belt 1231, thereby moving the first target cargo toward the correction module 1232. The two baffles 1232a and 1232b can be referred to as the horizontal plate and the side plate, respectively. Since the two baffles 1232a and 1232b are perpendicularly disposed and inclined at a certain angle to the extension direction of the first conveyor belt 1231, the first target cargo can be driven by the first conveyor belt 1231 to finally adhere tightly to the two perpendicular baffles 1232a and 1232b, at which point the first target cargo is positioned between the horizontal plate and the side plate in a predetermined posture.

[0030] It should be noted that when the first target cargo is placed on the surface of the first conveyor belt 1231, its posture can be a predetermined posture or approximately a predetermined posture. Therefore, the first target cargo needs to be in the predetermined posture through the cooperation of the correction module 1232, the first conveyor belt 1231 and the first drive unit.

[0031] It should be noted that the first target cargo can ultimately be in a predetermined posture. The two mutually perpendicular baffles 1232a and 1232b can abut against the upper surface of the first conveyor belt 1231 or be arranged above the upper surface of the first conveyor belt 1231, as long as the distance between the two baffles 1232a and 1232b and the upper surface of the first conveyor belt 1231 does not exceed the height of the first target cargo.

[0032] like Figure 7As shown, the correction module 1232 further includes a linear drive unit 1232c, which is connected to two baffles 1232a and 1232b and configured to drive the two baffles 1232a and 1232b to push the first target cargo in a predetermined posture to a predetermined position on the first conveyor belt 1231. The first drive unit is also configured to drive the first conveyor belt 1231 to run in response to the first target cargo being pushed to the predetermined position by the baffles 1232a and 1232b to deliver the first target cargo to the delivery machine 110. Optionally, the detection component 124 may also include at least three ranging sensors 1243a, 1243b, and 1243c, which are disposed near the first end 1231a of the first conveyor belt 1231 and configured to measure the size of the first target cargo when the first target cargo is located at the first end 1231a and in a predetermined posture. By setting at least three ranging sensors 1243a, 1243b, and 1243c at the first end 1231a of the first conveyor belt 1231, when the first target cargo is adjusted to a predetermined posture by the calibration module 1232, the distance can be measured by the detection light rays aa, bb, and cc emitted by the three ranging sensors 1243a, 1243b, and 1243c, and the length, width, and height of the first target cargo can be obtained, so as to allocate the first target cargo to the cargo channel stored in the dispatcher 110 according to the size of the first target cargo. After the dimensions of the first target cargo are measured by at least three ranging sensors 1243a, 1243b, and 1243c, the linear drive unit 1232c drives two baffles 1232a and 1232b to push the first target cargo to a predetermined position on the first conveyor belt 1231. After the two baffles 1232a and 1232b push the first target cargo to the predetermined position, the first drive unit drives the first conveyor belt 1231 to transport the first target cargo to the gripping position of the robotic arm of the delivery machine 110.

[0033] In this embodiment, the correction module 1232 employs two mutually perpendicular baffles 1232a and 1232b, inclined to the extension direction of the first conveyor belt 1231, to correct the posture of the first target cargo. The posture correction of the first target cargo can be achieved by utilizing the reverse rotation of the first conveyor belt 1231, thus enabling the first conveyor belt 1231 to perform both conveying and correction functions. This simplifies the structure of the replenishment machine 120 and reduces costs. The correction module 1232 includes a linear drive unit 1232c, which drives the two baffles 1232a and 1232b to push the first target cargo to a predetermined position on the first conveyor belt 1231. This helps maintain the predetermined posture of the first target cargo during transport. Furthermore, the linear drive unit 1232c has a simple structure, which facilitates control over the size of the inclined first conveyor belt 1231, preventing it from occupying excessive space.

[0034] Optionally, the positioning distance sensor 1242 can also detect the preset posture of the first target cargo at the stop position. The direction of the detection light dd emitted by the positioning distance sensor 1242 can be parallel to the side plate 1232b of the correction module 1232. After the first conveyor belt 1231 stops running, if the distance measured by the positioning distance sensor 1242 exceeds the preset range threshold, it indicates that the preset posture of the first target cargo has changed during the transportation process, and the robotic arm cannot grip the first target cargo. The first drive unit can drive the first conveyor belt 1231 to rotate in the opposite direction, transport the first target cargo to the correction module 1232 for recalibration and measurement, and then transport the first target cargo to the gripping position of the robotic arm of the delivery machine 110.

[0035] like Figure 6 As shown, the moving component 122 may include a pickup unit 1221 and a third drive unit 1222. The third drive unit 1222 is movably disposed on the replenishment compartment 121. The pickup unit 1221 is connected to the third drive unit 1222. The third drive unit 1222 can move horizontally relative to the replenishment compartment 121 and drives the pickup unit 1221 to move vertically and rotate around its own axis, thereby realizing the movement of the moving component 122 above the replenishment compartment 121 along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. For example, the pickup unit 1221 may be a suction cup, and the third drive unit 1222 may include an X-axis module and a Y-axis module, which respectively move the third drive unit 1222 along the horizontal X-axis and Y-axis.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of a packing machine according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the second conveyor belt in a packaging machine according to some embodiments of this disclosure. Figures 10 to 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the packing machine, shipping machine, sorting machine, and express cabinet in some embodiments of this disclosure.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the shipping system 100 of this disclosure also includes: a packing machine 130, a sorting machine 140, and a parcel locker 1501. In some optional embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figures 8 to 9As shown, the packing machine 130 is located outside the shipping machine 110 and includes a packing machine body 131, a second conveyor belt 134, and a second drive unit. The second conveyor belt 134 is located at the entrance of the packing machine body 131 and is used to carry the second target goods pushed out by the robotic arm of the shipping machine 110. The second drive unit is connected to the second conveyor belt 134 and is configured to drive the second conveyor belt 134 to sequentially transport the second target goods to the packing machine body 131 in the order they are pushed out from the robotic arm. Multiple second target goods are arranged closely together horizontally on the platform of the robotic arm. Upon being pushed out, the last item is propelled by the pusher plate, and the following items push the items in front. Multiple second-target items on the platform fall sequentially onto the second conveyor belt 134. Driven by the second drive unit, the second conveyor belt 134 rotates continuously, prioritizing the items that fall onto it first. This ensures that multiple second-target items are conveyed sequentially to the entrance of the baling machine body 131 according to the order they were pushed out from the robotic arm. This spacing between the multiple second-target items ensures they enter the baling machine body 131 smoothly and prevents them from crowding and getting stuck at the entrance. The second drive unit drives the second conveyor belt 134 at a speed greater than or equal to the robotic arm's pushing speed.

[0038] like Figures 8 to 12As shown, the baling machine 130 also includes an inlet guide plate 133 and an inlet chute 132. The inlet chute 132 is located at the inlet of the baling machine body 131 and is used to guide the second target goods into the baling machine body 131. The inlet guide plate 133 is used to receive the second target goods pushed out by the robotic arm. The second conveyor belt 134 is located between the inlet guide plate 133 and the inlet chute 132. The baling machine 130 also includes a pallet 135 and an outlet conveyor belt 136, located at the outlet of the baling machine body 131. One end of the pallet 135 is connected to the baling machine body 131, and the other end of the pallet 135 is located above one end of the outlet conveyor belt 136. Multiple second target goods pushed out by the robotic arm inside the shipping machine 110 sequentially pass through the inlet guide plate 133, the second conveyor belt 134, and the inlet chute 132 into the baling machine body 131 for baling. The packaged parcels fall from pallet 135 onto exit conveyor belt 136 and are then conveyed to sorting machine 140. Sorting machine 140 sorts the parcels into the corresponding slots 151 of express locker 150, awaiting pickup by the courier. Since multiple second-target goods are pushed out from the platform of the robotic arm and enter the curved inlet chute 132 through the second conveyor belt 134 with spacing between them, it can be ensured that multiple second-target goods can smoothly pass through the inlet chute 132 and enter the packing machine body 131 for packing. This avoids multiple second-target goods entering the inlet chute 132 at the same time and getting squeezed and stuck at the bend of the inlet chute 132.

[0039] Optionally, the second drive unit drives the second conveyor belt 134 at a speed greater than the pushing speed of the robotic arm. For example... Figure 9 As shown, V1 is the pushing speed of the robotic arm pushing out the goods, and V is the running speed of the second drive unit driving the second conveyor belt 134. When V is greater than V1, the distance between the multiple second target goods pulled apart by the second conveyor belt 134 is larger, and the effect of multiple second target goods smoothly passing through the inlet chute 132 and entering the packaging machine body 131 is better.

[0040] Optionally, the shipping system 100 of this disclosure may include two packing machines 130, which may be arranged vertically at intervals. For example... Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the storage compartment 111 of the dispensing machine 110 has two windows arranged side-by-side, one above the other. Two packing machines 130, spaced apart vertically, can be installed in the two windows of the storage compartment 111, respectively, and are connected to the robotic arm inside the dispensing machine 110 via a second conveyor belt 134 located at the entrance of the packing machine body 131. By using two packing machines 130 in the delivery system 100, various needs can be met, improving the efficiency of packing and delivery.

[0041] Figure 13This is a flowchart of a control method for a shipping system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The control method 200 for a shipping system provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to... Figures 1 to 12 The shipping system 100 shown is as follows. Figure 13 As shown, the control method 200 of the shipping system may include the following steps: Step 201: Move the first target goods from the replenishment warehouse to the conveying component using the moving component of the replenishment machine.

[0042] Step 202: Transport the first target cargo to the delivery machine via the conveyor assembly.

[0043] Step 203: The location information of the first target cargo is detected by the detection component and sent to the conveying component, so that the conveying component adjusts its operating status based on the location information.

[0044] In this embodiment, the specific processing of steps 201, 202, and 203 in the control method 200 of the delivery system and their resulting technical effects can be found by referring to... Figures 1 to 12 The relevant descriptions in the implementation of the delivery system 100 are not repeated here.

[0045] In some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, step 202 includes: The first conveyor belt is driven by the first drive unit to transport the first target goods to the delivery machine; Step 203 includes: The arrival information of the first target goods is detected by at least one arrival detection sensor and sent to the first drive unit; In response to receiving the positioning information, the first drive unit adjusts the operating speed of the first conveyor belt.

[0046] In some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, step 203 includes: Multiple positioning detection sensors sequentially detect the front end of the first target goods to determine positioning information and send it to the first drive unit. The multiple positioning detection sensors are spaced apart along the running direction of the first conveyor belt. Based on the arrival information of the front end of the first target cargo received in sequence, the first drive unit drives the first conveyor belt to decelerate step by step. The arrival information of the first target goods is determined by detecting the rear end of the first target goods through the arrival detection sensor closest to the second end of the first conveyor belt, wherein the second end of the first conveyor belt is located inside the shipping machine; In response to receiving arrival information from the rear end of the first target cargo, the first drive unit stops the operation of the first conveyor belt.

[0047] In some optional embodiments of this disclosure, step 203 further includes: The distance information from the first target cargo to the positioning distance sensor is detected by the positioning distance sensor; The first drive unit drives the first conveyor belt based on the distance information to fine-tune the stopping position of the first target cargo.

[0048] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A delivery system, characterized in that, include: Shipping machine; A replenishment machine, located outside the delivery machine, includes a replenishment compartment, a moving component, a conveying component, and a detection component; The mobile component is movably disposed in the replenishment warehouse and is used to move the first target goods from the replenishment warehouse to the conveying component; The detection component is disposed on the conveying component and is used to detect the location information of the first target cargo and send it to the conveying component; The conveying component is used to convey the first target goods to the delivery machine and adjust its operating status based on the location information.

2. The delivery system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly includes: A first conveyor belt extends from the replenishment warehouse to the delivery machine for carrying the first target goods; A first drive unit is configured to drive the first conveyor belt to transport the first target cargo to the delivery machine; The detection component includes at least one arrival detection sensor, which is disposed on the side of the first conveyor belt and configured to acquire arrival information of the first target goods and send it to the first drive unit. The first drive unit is also configured to adjust the operating speed of the first conveyor belt in response to receiving the positioning information.

3. The delivery system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The replenishment warehouse includes two warehouses spaced apart, with the first end of the first conveyor belt located between the two warehouses and the second end of the first conveyor belt located inside the shipping machine. The detection component includes multiple positioning detection sensors, which are spaced apart along the running direction of the first conveyor belt. They are configured to sequentially detect the front end of the first target goods to determine positioning information and send it to the first drive unit. The positioning detection sensor closest to the second end is also configured to detect the rear end of the first target goods to determine positioning information and send it to the first drive unit. The first drive unit is configured to drive the first conveyor belt to decelerate step by step based on the arrival information of the front end of the first target cargo received sequentially, and to stop the operation of the first conveyor belt in response to receiving the arrival information of the rear end of the first target cargo.

4. The delivery system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection component also includes: A positioning distance sensor, located at the first end, is configured to detect the distance information of the first target cargo and send it to the first drive unit in response to the first conveyor belt stopping. The first drive unit is also configured to drive the first conveyor belt to operate based on the distance information in order to fine-tune the stopping position of the first target cargo.

5. The delivery system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conveying assembly also includes: A correction module, located at the first end, is used to correct the first target cargo on the first conveyor belt to a predetermined posture.

6. The delivery system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The correction module includes: Two baffles are set perpendicularly to each other above the first conveyor belt and are inclined to the extension direction of the first conveyor belt. A linear drive unit is configured to drive the two baffles to push the first target cargo in the predetermined posture to a predetermined position on the first conveyor belt; The first drive unit is also configured to drive the first conveyor belt to transport the first target cargo to the delivery machine in response to the first target cargo being pushed to the predetermined position.

7. The delivery system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The detection component also includes: At least three ranging sensors, located near the first end, are configured to measure the size of the first target cargo when the first target cargo is located at the first end and in the predetermined posture.

8. The delivery system according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Also includes: A packing machine, located outside the shipping machine, includes a packing machine body, a second conveyor belt, and a second drive unit; The second conveyor belt is located at the entrance of the packing machine body and is used to carry the second target goods pushed out by the robotic arm of the shipping machine. The second drive unit is configured to drive the second conveyor belt to transport the second target goods to the packing machine body in the order in which they are pushed out from the robotic arm.

9. The delivery system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The baling machine also includes an inlet guide plate and an inlet chute. The inlet chute is located at the inlet of the baling machine body and is used to guide the second target goods into the baling machine body. The inlet guide plate is used to receive the second target goods pushed out by the robotic arm. The second conveyor belt is located between the inlet guide plate and the inlet chute. The second drive unit is configured to adjust the running speed of the second conveyor belt to be greater than the pushing speed of the robotic arm.

10. The delivery system according to claim 9, characterized in that, It includes two packing machines, which are arranged vertically and horizontally at intervals.

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