An aircraft docking cabinet and unmanned delivery system

Abstract

The utility model discloses the technical field of express delivery, especially relates to a kind of aircraft interface cabinet and unmanned delivery system.The first side of express box is equipped with the multiple express cabinets of interval distribution, and the top of express box is equipped with the window of intercommunication internal space;Jacking mechanism includes lifting drive assembly installed in internal space and support plate installed in lifting drive assembly output end, and lifting drive assembly is used to drive support plate to open or close window;Support plate is used to receive the to-be-delivered piece of aircraft delivery;Goods shelf mechanism is installed in internal space, and at least two storage spaces are equipped with interval distribution on goods shelf mechanism, and storage space is used to receive and store the to-be-delivered piece on support plate.In the utility model, the to-be-delivered piece between aircraft and support plate is switched in internal space, avoids the interference of external environment to to-be-delivered piece;And, the automation degree of this aircraft interface cabinet is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of express delivery technology, and in particular to an aircraft docking station and an unmanned delivery system. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of online sales and e-commerce, more and more manufacturers are choosing to use drones for package delivery. Drones can fly between the merchant and the landing platform, transporting the merchant's package to the platform where customers can pick it up. Because drones carry packages through the air, they avoid ground traffic congestion and significantly shorten flight routes, thus improving delivery efficiency.

[0003] In existing technologies, although some manufacturers have designed drone docking stations, these stations typically include a cabinet body, a landing platform, a top cover, and a pushing mechanism. The top of the cabinet has a window, and the top cover is mounted on the cabinet body via an opening / closing drive mechanism. This drive mechanism moves the top cover to open or close the window. The landing platform and pushing mechanism are both installed inside the cabinet. The landing platform is used to land drones, and the pushing mechanism can push packages off the landing platform. Existing drone docking stations, with their top cover, landing platform, and pushing mechanism, suffer from high equipment costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model provides an aircraft docking cabinet and an unmanned delivery system to solve the technical problems of high equipment cost in existing drone docking cabinets.

[0005] An embodiment of this utility model provides an aircraft docking cabinet, which includes a rack mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a parcel box with an internal space. The first side of the express box is provided with multiple express cabinets spaced apart, and the top of the express box is provided with a window that connects to the internal space; The lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive assembly installed in the internal space and a support plate installed at the output end of the lifting drive assembly. The lifting drive assembly is used to drive the support plate to open or close the window; the support plate is used to receive the delivery items delivered by the aircraft. The shelving mechanism is installed in the internal space, and the shelving mechanism has at least two storage spaces spaced apart, which are used to receive and store items to be delivered on the support plate.

[0006] Optionally, the second side of the express box is provided with a first opening and a first opening and closing door for opening and closing the first opening, and the first opening is close to the lifting mechanism; The third side of the express box is provided with a second opening and a second opening and closing door for opening and closing the second opening, the second opening being close to the shelf mechanism.

[0007] Optionally, the shelving mechanism includes a storage shelf, at least two guide components, and at least two support components; All the support components are spaced apart on the storage rack, and all the guide components are spaced apart on the storage rack; each support component is mated with one guide component; the guide component is used to guide the item to be delivered on the support plate to the support component; the storage space is the space defined by the storage rack and the support components; The support component gradually tilts downward from one end of the guide component toward one end of the second opening.

[0008] Optionally, the guide assembly includes a base plate and a first side plate and a second side plate connected to opposite sides of the base plate, and a plurality of ball bearings are installed on the base plate, the first side plate and the second side plate; the base plate is installed at the end of the storage rack away from the second opening.

[0009] Optionally, the support assembly includes a plurality of support beams spaced apart from the storage rack, and a plurality of rollers are spaced apart on each support beam; The support beam gradually tilts downward from one end of the guide assembly toward the other end of the second opening.

[0010] Optionally, the lifting drive assembly includes a first drive member, a scissor lift assembly, and a top frame. The top frame is mounted on the scissor lift assembly. The output end of the first drive member is connected to the scissor lift assembly. The support plate is rotatably mounted on the top frame. The first drive member is used to drive the top frame and the support plate to lift and lower via the scissor lift assembly. The lifting mechanism further includes a second drive unit mounted on the scissor lift assembly. The output end of the second drive unit is rotatably connected to the support plate, and the second drive unit is used to drive the support plate to rotate on the top frame.

[0011] Optionally, a sealing ring is also provided on the top inner wall of the express box, and the sealing ring is arranged around the window; When the support plate closes the window, the support plate abuts against the sealing ring.

[0012] Another embodiment of this utility model provides an unmanned delivery system, including an aircraft and the aforementioned aircraft docking cabinet.

[0013] Optionally, the aircraft includes an aircraft body, a first support frame, a second support frame, a first locking hook, and a second locking hook; the first support frame and the second support frame are spaced apart and installed on the aircraft body, the first locking hook is installed on the first support frame, and the second locking hook is installed on the second support frame; the first locking hook and the second locking hook are used to lock the item to be delivered.

[0014] Optionally, the unmanned delivery system further includes a scissor lift truck; the scissor lift truck is used to transport items to be delivered to the aircraft and to receive items to be delivered from the storage space.

[0015] The steps for receiving goods using the aircraft delivery locker are as follows: the support plate is in the closed window state; the aircraft carrying the item to be delivered lands on the support plate and places the item on the support plate; the lifting drive assembly drives the support plate to descend and dock with one of the storage spaces, and the support plate transports the item to be delivered on it into the storage space; personnel, robots, etc. can transport the item to be delivered in the storage space to the delivery locker; the recipient can then retrieve the corresponding item from the delivery locker.

[0016] The delivery steps of the aircraft docking station are as follows: the support plate is in the closed window state, and the aircraft is stationary on the support plate; the lifting drive assembly drives the support plate and the aircraft to land in the internal space; the personnel and robots wait for the delivery items to be transported to the internal space and install the delivery items on the aircraft; the lifting drive assembly drives the support plate to close the window, and the aircraft is located on top of the delivery box; the aircraft carries the delivery items away.

[0017] In this invention, the transfer and delivery of items between the aircraft and the support plate takes place within the internal space, avoiding interference from the external environment. The aircraft docking cabinet can realize the functions of transfer and storage, and its degree of automation is high. In addition, the aircraft docking cabinet does not require a separate top cover, top cover drive component, and pushing mechanism, resulting in low equipment cost. Furthermore, the aircraft docking cabinet can be used by both merchants and customers, improving its applicability and versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an aircraft docking cabinet provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the aircraft docking cabinet provided in one embodiment of the present invention from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a shelving mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an unmanned delivery system provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an aircraft provided in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of a lifting scissor lift flatbed truck provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows: 1. Shelving mechanism; 11. Storage space; 12. Storage rack; 13. Guide assembly; 131. Base plate; 132. First side plate; 133. Second side plate; 134. Ball bearings; 14. Support assembly; 141. Support beam; 142. Roller; 2. Lifting mechanism; 21. Lifting drive assembly; 211. First drive component; 212. Scissor lift assembly; 213. Top frame; 22. Support plate; 23. Second drive component; 3. Express delivery box; 31. Internal space; 32. Express delivery cabinet; 33. Window; 34. First opening door; 35. Second opening door; 4. Aircraft; 41. Aircraft body; 42. First support frame; 43. Second support frame; 44. First locking hook; 45. Second locking hook; 5. Lifting scissor lift mobile flatbed cart; 51. Lifting mobile trolley; 52. Trolley; 100. Item to be delivered. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an aircraft docking cabinet, including a shelf mechanism 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a parcel box 3 with an internal space 31; The first side of the express box 3 is provided with a plurality of express cabinets 32 spaced apart, and the top of the express box 3 is provided with a window 33 that connects to the internal space 31. The lifting mechanism 2 includes a lifting drive assembly 21 installed in the internal space 31 and a support plate 22 installed at the output end of the lifting drive assembly 21. The lifting drive assembly 21 is used to drive the support plate 22 to open or close the window 33. The support plate 22 is used to receive the delivery item 100 delivered by the aircraft 4. The shelving mechanism 1 is installed in the internal space 31. The shelving mechanism 1 is provided with at least two storage spaces 11 spaced apart. The storage spaces 11 are used to receive and store the items 100 to be delivered on the support plate 22.

[0023] The lifting mechanism 2 is located directly below the window 33, and the shelf mechanism 1 is located to the side of the lifting mechanism 2. The number of storage spaces 11 on the shelf mechanism 1 can be set according to actual needs. The first side can be the front side of the express box 3, or it can be both the front and rear sides of the express box 3.

[0024] The steps for receiving goods using the aircraft docking station are as follows: the support plate 22 is in the closed state of the window 33; the aircraft 4 carrying the item to be delivered 100 lands on the support plate 22 and places the item to be delivered 100 on the support plate 22; the lifting drive assembly 21 drives the support plate 22 to descend and dock with one of the storage spaces 11, and the support plate 22 transports the item to be delivered 100 on it into the storage space 11; manual labor, robots, etc. can transport the item to be delivered 100 in the storage space 11 to the express cabinet 32; the recipient can take the corresponding item to be delivered 100 from the express cabinet 32.

[0025] The delivery steps of the aircraft docking station are as follows: the support plate 22 is in the closed window 33 state, and the aircraft 4 is stationary on the support plate 22; the lifting drive assembly 21 drives the support plate 22 and the aircraft 4 to land in the internal space 31; the manual and robot wait for the delivery item 100 to be transported to the internal space 31 and install the delivery item 100 on the aircraft 4; the lifting drive assembly 21 drives the support plate 22 to close the window 33, and the aircraft 4 is located on top of the express box 3; the aircraft 4 carries the delivery item 100 away.

[0026] In this invention, the transfer of the receiving and delivery items 100 between the aircraft 4 and the support plate 22 takes place in the internal space 31, avoiding interference from the external environment. The aircraft transfer cabinet can realize the functions of transfer and storage, and its degree of automation is high. In addition, the aircraft transfer cabinet does not require a separate top cover, top cover drive component, and pushing mechanism, so its equipment cost is low. Furthermore, the aircraft transfer cabinet can be used by merchants and customers, which improves its applicability and versatility.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second side of the express box 3 is provided with a first opening and a first opening and closing door 34 for opening and closing the first opening, and the first opening is close to the lifting mechanism 2. The third side of the express box 3 is provided with a second opening and a second opening and closing door 35 for opening and closing the second opening, and the second opening is close to the shelf mechanism 1.

[0028] The second side and the third side are the left and right sides of the connecting cabinet, respectively; the first opening door 34 and the second opening door 35 are including but not limited to roller shutter doors, sliding doors, and revolving doors.

[0029] Specifically, when the first opening is opened by the first door 34, personnel or robots can enter the internal space 31 through the first opening door 34, thereby allowing them to retrieve the item 100 to be delivered from the support plate 22 and install it onto the aircraft 4. When the second opening is opened by the second door 35, personnel or robots can enter the internal space 31 through the second opening door 35, thereby allowing them to retrieve the item 100 to be delivered from the storage space.

[0030] In this embodiment, the design of the first opening door 34 and the second opening door 35 improves the ease of use of the aircraft docking cabinet.

[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the shelving mechanism 1 includes a storage rack 12, at least two guide components 13, and at least two support components 14; All the support components 14 are spaced apart and mounted on the storage rack 12, and all the guide components 13 are spaced apart and mounted on the storage rack 12. Each support component 14 is connected to one guide component 13. The support components 14 and the guide components 13 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The guide components 13 are used to guide the items to be delivered 100 on the support plate 22 to the support components 14. The storage space 11 is the space defined by the storage rack 12 and the support components 14. The support component 14 gradually tilts downward from one end of the guide component 13 toward one end of the second opening.

[0032] All of the support components 14 are spaced apart in the vertical direction on the storage rack 12, and all of the guide components 13 are spaced apart in the vertical direction on the storage rack 12; the guide components 13 are installed at the end of the storage rack 12 facing the first opening. [1] Specifically, the support plate 22 conveys the item to be delivered 100 on it to the guide component 13, and the item to be delivered 100 is conveyed to the support component 14 through the inclined guide component 13. Due to the inclined design of the support component 14, the item to be delivered 100 on the support component 14 will move towards one end of the second opening, so that the item to be delivered 100 in the storage space 11 is located at one end of the second opening, which makes it easier for manual labor, robots, etc. to take the item to be delivered 100 from the storage space 11.

[0033] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the guide assembly 13 includes a base plate 131 and a first side plate 132 and a second side plate 133 connected to opposite sides of the base plate 131. A plurality of ball bearings 134 are installed on the base plate 131, the first side plate 132 and the second side plate 133. The base plate 131 is installed at the end of the storage rack 12 away from the second opening.

[0034] The first side plate 132 and the second side plate 133 are both perpendicular to the base plate 131, and a plurality of ball bearings 134 are arranged in an array on the first side plate 132, the second side plate 133, and the base plate 131. In a specific embodiment, the distance between the first side plate 132 and the second side plate 133 gradually decreases from one end of the first opening toward one end of the second opening (that is, the first side plate 132 and the second side plate 133 form a figure-eight shape).

[0035] In this embodiment, during the movement of the delivery item 100 on the base plate 131, the ball bearings 134 on the base plate 131 can support the delivery item 100, and the ball bearings 134 and the delivery item 100 are in rolling contact, thereby ensuring the smoothness of the movement of the delivery item 100 on the base plate 131. The side of the delivery item 100 can contact the ball bearings 134 on the first side plate 132 or the second side plate 133, so that the delivery item 100 and the guide assembly 13 are in complete rolling contact, further improving the smoothness of the movement of the delivery item 100 on the guide assembly 13.

[0036] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4As shown, the support assembly 14 includes a plurality of support beams 141 spaced apart on the storage rack 12, and a plurality of rollers 142 are spaced apart on each of the support beams 141. The support beam 141 gradually tilts downward from one end of the guide assembly 13 toward the end of the second opening.

[0037] Among them, a plurality of the support beams 141 are installed at intervals along a first direction on the storage rack 12, and a plurality of the rollers 142 are installed at intervals along a second direction on the support beams 141; the first direction is the front-back direction of the express box 3, and the second direction is the left-right direction of the express box 3.

[0038] In this embodiment, when the item to be delivered 100 is located on the support beam 141, the item to be delivered 100 can move on the roller 142 to one end facing the second opening. In this embodiment, the item to be delivered 100 and the support assembly 14 are in rotational contact, ensuring the smoothness of the movement of the item to be delivered 100 on the support assembly 14.

[0039] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the lifting drive assembly 21 includes a first drive member 211, a scissor lift assembly 212, and a top frame 213. The top frame 213 is mounted on the scissor lift assembly 212. The output end of the first drive member 211 is connected to the scissor lift assembly 212. The support plate 22 is rotatably mounted on the top frame 213. The first drive member 211 is used to drive the scissor lift assembly 212 to lift the top frame 213 and the support plate 22. The lifting mechanism 2 further includes a second driving member 23 mounted on the scissor lift assembly 212. The output end of the second driving member 23 is rotatably connected to the support plate 22. The second driving member 23 is used to drive the support plate 22 to rotate on the top frame 213.

[0040] The first driving component 211 and the second driving component 23 include, but are not limited to, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, etc.; the scissor lift assembly 212 is composed of multiple support rods that are rotatably connected.

[0041] Specifically, the first driving member 211 can drive the scissor lift assembly 212 to fold or unfold, thereby causing the top frame 213 and the support plate 22 to move up and down; the second driving member 23 can drive the support plate 22 to rotate to an inclined or horizontal state. When the support plate 22 is in a horizontal state, the support plate 22 can close the window 33, and the support plate 22 can receive the delivery item 100 on the aircraft 4; when the support plate 22 is in an inclined state, the delivery item 100 on it will automatically slide into the storage space 11 due to gravity.

[0042] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 2 can automatically transport the items to be delivered 100 on it to the shelf mechanism 1. The lifting mechanism 2 has a simple structure and a high degree of automation.

[0043] In one embodiment, a sealing ring (not shown in the figure) is provided on the top inner wall of the express box 3, and the sealing ring is arranged around the window 33; When the support plate 22 closes the window 33, the support plate 22 abuts against the sealing ring.

[0044] Specifically, the middle part of the support plate 22 is located in the window 22 to close the window 33; the support plate 22 can press the sealing ring around its perimeter, thereby ensuring the airtightness of the support plate 22 when closing the window 33 and improving the waterproof rating of the aircraft docking cabinet.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, another embodiment of the present invention also provides an unmanned delivery system, including an aircraft 4 and the aforementioned aircraft docking cabinet.

[0046] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the aircraft 4 includes an aircraft body 41, a first support frame 42, a second support frame 43, a first locking hook 44, and a second locking hook 45; the first support frame 42 and the second support frame 43 are spaced apart and mounted on the aircraft body 41, the first locking hook 44 is mounted on the first support frame 42, and the second locking hook 45 is mounted on the second support frame 43; the first locking hook 44 and the second locking hook 45 are used to lock the item to be delivered 100.

[0047] The first support frame 42 and the second support frame 43 are both installed at the bottom of the aircraft 4, and the first locking hook 44 and the second locking hook 45 can lock the delivery item 100 from opposite sides.

[0048] Specifically, when the aircraft 4 lands on the support plate 22, the first support frame 42 and the second support frame 43 can support the aircraft body 41 on the support plate 22, ensuring the stability of the aircraft 4 when it lands on the support plate 22.

[0049] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the unmanned delivery system also includes a lifting scissor lift flatbed 5; the lifting scissor lift flatbed 5 is used to transport the items to be delivered 100 to the aircraft 4, and to receive the items to be delivered 100 in the storage space 11.

[0050] The lifting scissor lift mobile flatbed vehicle 5 includes, but is not limited to, AGV vehicles, delivery robots, etc.

[0051] In this embodiment, the lifting scissor lift flatbed 5 can enter the internal space 31 through the first opening, so that the lifting scissor lift flatbed 5 can transport the items to be delivered 100 on it to the aircraft 4; the lifting scissor lift flatbed 5 can also enter the internal space 31 through the second opening, so that the items to be delivered 100 on the storage rack 12 can be transported to the lifting scissor lift flatbed 5.

[0052] In this embodiment, the design of the lifting scissor lift mobile flatbed truck 5 improves the automation level of the unmanned delivery system.

[0053] In one embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the lifting scissor lift flatbed truck 5 includes a lifting trolley 51 and a trolley 52 detachably mounted on the lifting trolley 51.

[0054] The lifting and moving trolley 51 can drive the trolley 52 on it to move up and down, so that the trolley 52 can dock with the aircraft 4 or the rack mechanism 1; the lifting and moving trolley 51 moves on the ground; the trolley 52 can be removed from the lifting and moving trolley 51, and the user can use the trolley 52 to transport the item to be delivered 100.

[0055] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An aircraft docking cabinet, characterized in that, This includes shelving mechanisms, lifting mechanisms, and express delivery boxes with internal space; The first side of the express box is provided with multiple express cabinets spaced apart, and the top of the express box is provided with a window that connects to the internal space; The lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive assembly installed in the internal space and a support plate installed at the output end of the lifting drive assembly. The lifting drive assembly is used to drive the support plate to open or close the window; the support plate is used to receive the delivery items delivered by the aircraft. The shelving mechanism is installed in the internal space, and the shelving mechanism has at least two storage spaces spaced apart, which are used to receive and store items to be delivered on the support plate.

2. The aircraft docking cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second side of the express box is provided with a first opening and a first opening and closing door for opening and closing the first opening, and the first opening is close to the lifting mechanism. The third side of the express box is provided with a second opening and a second opening and closing door for opening and closing the second opening, the second opening being close to the shelf mechanism.

3. The aircraft docking cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shelving mechanism includes a storage shelf, at least two guide components, and at least two support components; All the support components are spaced apart on the storage rack, and all the guide components are spaced apart on the storage rack; each support component is mated with one guide component; the guide component is used to guide the item to be delivered on the support plate to the support component; the storage space is the space defined by the storage rack and the support components; The support component gradually tilts downward from one end of the guide component toward one end of the second opening.

4. The aircraft docking cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide assembly includes a base plate and a first side plate and a second side plate connected to opposite sides of the base plate. Multiple ball bearings are installed on the base plate, the first side plate, and the second side plate. The base plate is installed at the end of the storage rack away from the second opening.

5. The aircraft docking cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support assembly includes multiple support beams spaced apart from the storage shelf, and each support beam is spaced apart with multiple rollers. The support beam gradually tilts downward from one end of the guide assembly toward the other end of the second opening.

6. The aircraft docking cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting drive assembly includes a first drive member, a scissor lift assembly, and a top frame. The top frame is mounted on the scissor lift assembly. The output end of the first drive member is connected to the scissor lift assembly. The support plate is rotatably mounted on the top frame. The first drive member is used to drive the scissor lift assembly to lift the top frame and the support plate. The lifting mechanism further includes a second drive unit mounted on the scissor lift assembly. The output end of the second drive unit is rotatably connected to the support plate, and the second drive unit is used to drive the support plate to rotate on the top frame.

7. The aircraft docking cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing ring is provided on the top inner wall of the express box, and the sealing ring is arranged around the window; When the support plate closes the window, the support plate abuts against the sealing ring.

8. An unmanned delivery system, characterized in that, Includes the aircraft and the aircraft docking station as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The unmanned delivery system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The aircraft includes an aircraft body, a first support frame, a second support frame, a first locking hook, and a second locking hook; the first support frame and the second support frame are installed at intervals on the aircraft body, the first locking hook is installed on the first support frame, and the second locking hook is installed on the second support frame; the first locking hook and the second locking hook are used to lock the items to be delivered.

10. The unmanned delivery system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The unmanned delivery system also includes a lifting scissor lift vehicle; the lifting scissor lift vehicle is used to transport items to be delivered to the aircraft and to receive items to be delivered from the storage space.

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