Method for loading a storage system of a motor vehicle with transported goods and loading system

Abstract

Method for loading a storage system (30) of a motor vehicle (50) with a plurality of differently sized transport goods (P), wherein the storage system (30) comprises a storage container (31), a plurality of differently sized storage boxes (32) each with at least one fastening means (33) and a support system (34) with a fastening surface (35), wherein the fastening surface has several fastening rails (36) extending perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a base surface of the support system and in the fastening direction (R), wherein the method comprises the steps: (a) Assigning one transport item (P) from the multitude of differently sized transport items (P) to each storage box (32) from the multitude of differently sized storage boxes (32) such that the difference between the storage volume of the respective storage box (32) and the transport item volume of the transport item (P) assigned to it is minimized, (b) Filling the respective storage boxes (32) with the transport goods (P) assigned to them, (c) Attaching the storage boxes (32) filled with the transported goods (P) to the carrier system (34) by means of the fastening means (33) and the fastening surface (35), wherein the fastening surface (35) is designed such that the fastening means (33) can be continuously and positively attached to the fastening surface (35) along a fastening direction (R) of the fastening surface (35), so that at least two storage boxes (32) are in contact with each other and (d) Positioning the carrier system (34) with the storage boxes (32) attached to it and filled with transport goods (P) in the storage container (31).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for loading a storage system of a motor vehicle with transported goods.

[0002] Storage systems for motor vehicles, especially delivery vehicles for transporting goods such as merchandise and packages, must ensure that the end customer can retrieve their goods from the vehicle's storage system (also called the cargo space) without having to search for or unpack them. Therefore, storage systems with individual compartments for each item are known from the prior art to enable quick retrieval. Such compartments typically have several fixed dimensions, so that when loaded with goods of varying sizes, as is the case with packages, unused space arises within the storage system. A known solution is to dimension the storage compartments according to the volume of goods transported, based on empirical data, in order to load the storage system as efficiently as possible and avoid unused space.

[0003] DE 10 2009 018 524 A1 describes a storage system for installation in the cargo area of ​​a motor vehicle. A horizontally fixed retaining rail has upwardly pointing projections arranged at regular intervals. In a holding position, these projections engage in corresponding recesses located in the rear edge area of ​​a storage element. The uniform grid dimension allows for a multitude of different positioning and combination possibilities. The cargo can be prepared in a suitable storage element outside the motor vehicle. The cargo, thus prepared for delivery, can be placed in the cargo area by hooking the storage element, with its recesses, into the corresponding projections.

[0004] DE 11 2016 006 478 T5 describes a cargo transport system with a vehicle. The vehicle includes a cabin with a storage space for packages and a cargo handling system with a rotating carriage that is rotatably attached to the cabin, with a plurality of containers attached to the carriage.

[0005] When loading storage systems known from the prior art in motor vehicles, large empty volumes occur in the storage systems or loading compartments of the motor vehicles.

[0006] The object of the invention is to provide a simple, fast and efficient method for loading a storage system and a loading system by means of which empty volumes in the storage system are reduced.

[0007] The aforementioned problem is solved by the subject matter of the patent claims, in particular by a method according to claim 1 and a loading system according to claim 9. Further advantages and details of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the description, and the drawings. Features and details described in connection with the method according to the invention naturally also apply in connection with the loading system according to the invention, and vice versa, so that the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention always makes, or can make, reciprocal references.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the invention, the problem is solved by a method for loading a storage system of a motor vehicle with a plurality of differently sized transport goods, wherein the storage system comprises a storage container, a plurality of differently sized storage boxes, each with at least one fastening means, and a support system with a fastening surface, wherein the method comprises the steps: (a) assigning one transport item from the plurality of differently sized transport goods to each storage box from the plurality of differently sized storage boxes in such a way that the difference between the storage volume of the respective storage box and the transport volume of the transport item assigned to it is minimized, (b) filling the respective storage boxes with the transport goods assigned to them.(c) Attaching the storage boxes filled with the transported goods to the carrier system by means of the fastening means and the fastening surface, wherein the fastening surface is designed such that the fastening means can be continuously attached to the fastening surface along a fastening direction of the fastening surface, so that at least two storage boxes are in contact with each other, in particular stacked on top of each other, and (d) positioning the carrier system with the storage boxes attached to it and filled with transported goods in the storage container.

[0009] According to the invention, the cargo space of the storage container is optimally utilized by assigning suitable storage boxes to the transported goods, with a minimal difference between storage volume and transported goods volume (which can also be referred to as empty volume), and then filling the transported goods into these assigned storage boxes. Furthermore, because the storage boxes can be continuously attached along the mounting surface with their fastening means, and are attached in such a way that at least two storage containers are always adjacent to each other, there are no or only small unused empty areas on the mounting surface. This also optimizes the utilization of the storage container's cargo space.Furthermore, the mounting system, with its continuous mounting surface for fasteners in one direction, is equally suitable for all sizes of storage boxes, as they can be attached to the system in virtually any position. This means that the storage boxes do not need to be attached to the mounting surface in a predetermined position along the mounting direction.

[0010] The variety of storage boxes available can range from 3 to 20, particularly 3 to 15, and especially 4 to 12. Experience has shown that this provides a manageable number of storage boxes and allows for efficient use of the available cargo space in the storage container. The size of the storage boxes refers to their storage volume for the goods they can hold. Furthermore, the different-sized storage boxes can have varying numbers of fastening devices.

[0011] The goods being transported can be, for example, merchandise or packages. Advantageously, goods, especially those without outer packaging such as a package, are used as transport goods. This is because the inventive provision of storage boxes and the assignment of each item to a specific item allows the dispensing system to identify the item by its storage box. Outer packaging of the goods is therefore unnecessary.

[0012] Preferably, the fastening devices of the storage boxes filled with transported goods are attached to the mounting surface in such a way that the unused area of ​​the mounting surface, not overlapped by the storage boxes, is minimized. The unused area of ​​the mounting surface is an area where no storage box is located or which is not covered by the attached storage boxes. Accordingly, minimizing the unused areas minimizes the empty volume in the cargo space of the storage container. An algorithm can be used to minimize the unused areas by attaching the storage boxes to the mounting surface in such a way as to minimize the unused areas. The algorithm can, for example, be executed by a control device that specifies the mounting position of the storage boxes on the mounting surface.For example, goods of varying sizes can be transported and scanned on a conveyor belt to assign them to storage boxes appropriate to their size. The storage boxes can then be attached to the mounting surface, particularly using an algorithm, in such a way that each time a storage box is attached, only minimal or no gaps remain where another suitable storage box cannot be placed.

[0013] Furthermore, the storage boxes filled with transported goods are preferably attached to partial mounting surfaces of the mounting surface, which are formed between two or more already attached storage boxes. Accordingly, the partial mounting surfaces do not remain empty, but are used for fastening in order to better utilize the loading space.

[0014] Furthermore, the storage boxes filled with transported goods are preferably rotated so that they fit between two or more already attached storage boxes. Accordingly, a storage box can be attached to a partial mounting surface regardless of its initial orientation. The orientation of the storage box can be either vertical or horizontal.

[0015] According to the invention, the mounting surface has several mounting rails extending in the mounting direction, along which the fasteners are positively engaged. The mounting rails allow for simple, reversible attachment of the fasteners. For example, the mounting rails can have a spring profile, such as a dovetail or conical profile. Correspondingly, the fasteners of the storage boxes can be designed as recesses or grooves corresponding to the spring profile, in particular the dovetail or conical profile. Conversely, it is also possible for the fasteners to have the spring profile and for the mounting rails to form the corresponding recesses or grooves. The fasteners can also be designed, for example, as bolts arranged on the storage boxes, in particular with a head for engaging in a recess or groove.Furthermore, the fasteners can be arranged, for example, between two adjacent mounting rails. For this purpose, the adjacent mounting rails can each have a groove, such as a T-slot, for the fasteners. Instead of a positive fit, the fastening of the fasteners to the mounting surface can be designed, for example, as a hook-and-loop fastener, a magnetic coupling, a suction cup connection, or a vacuum connection.

[0016] It is further preferred that the storage boxes are stacked on top of each other along the mounting rails. In particular, the fasteners can slide along the mounting rails by gravity when attached, thus allowing the boxes to be stacked on top of each other. The mounting rails are arranged perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a base surface of the support system or to the floor. The storage boxes are stacked when they come into contact with a base surface of the support system or with already attached storage boxes. In the state of resting on the base surface or another storage box, the storage boxes are in a secured position. This allows for particularly simple attachment of the storage boxes.

[0017] Furthermore, it is preferred that the fastening means can be attached to the mounting surface in two mutually perpendicular directions. This allows the storage box to be rotated, in particular by 90°, to change its orientation relative to the mounting direction. This minimizes the empty space on the mounting surface. Accordingly, the storage box can be attached to the mounting surface in both a vertical and horizontal position.

[0018] Furthermore, it is preferred that the storage boxes have an open side for accessing the transported goods. The open side can, in particular, be parallel to the mounting surface. The open side can, in particular, be a side of the storage box facing away from the mounting surface. A side of the storage box facing the mounting surface can be a mounting surface, in particular a closed one, on which the at least one mounting element is arranged.

[0019] Preferably, information concerning the authentication of the transported goods, the assignment of the transported goods to the storage boxes, and / or the position of the storage boxes on the mounting surface is stored in a data storage device of a control unit of an access system of a motor vehicle's output system, wherein the access system enables access to the transported goods stored in the storage system. This enables authorized and precise access to the transported goods stored in the storage system by means of the access system, thereby ensuring efficient loading of the storage system.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the invention, the invention solves the problem stated at the outset by means of a loading system with a storage system of a motor vehicle for loading a plurality of differently sized transport goods, wherein the storage system comprises a storage container and a plurality of differently sized storage boxes, each with at least one fastening means, wherein the loading system further comprises: (a) an allocation unit for assigning each transport item from the plurality of differently sized transport goods to each storage box from the plurality of differently sized storage boxes in such a way that the difference between a storage volume of the respective storage box and a transport volume of the transport item assigned to it is minimized, (b) a filling unit for filling the respective storage boxes with the transport goods assigned to them,(c) a support system with a mounting surface of the storage system for attaching the storage boxes filled with the transported goods to the support system by means of the fastening means and the mounting surface, wherein the mounting surface is designed such that the fastening means can be continuously attached to the mounting surface along a mounting direction of the mounting surface, so that at least two storage boxes can abut each other in the attached state, in particular can be stacked on top of each other, and (d) a positioning means for positioning the support system with the storage boxes attached to it and filled with transported goods in the storage container.

[0021] Preferably, the storage container is a trailer or a vehicle body attached to a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle can, in particular, be an autonomous delivery vehicle, and especially an autonomous parcel delivery vehicle. An access system can be arranged on the outside of the motor vehicle or its body. This makes it possible to access the goods or parcels loaded by the motor vehicle from the outside without having to enter the vehicle.

[0022] In the following, an access system is described in more detail which, in conjunction with the storage system which is loaded by the method according to the invention, can advantageously be used as an output system.

[0023] The access system preferably comprises a gate, a frame surrounding the gate, two horizontal gate closing segments, two vertical gate closing segments, and a control device. The horizontal gate closing segments can each be arranged opposite each other in horizontal directions by means of a horizontal force transducer mounted on the frame, and the vertical gate closing segments can each be arranged opposite each other in vertical directions perpendicular to the horizontal directions by means of a vertical force transducer mounted on the frame. The horizontal gate closing segments can be moved in the horizontal directions by means of at least one horizontal drive of the access system, and the vertical gate closing segments can be moved from an open to a closed position in the vertical directions by means of at least one vertical drive of the access system, so that the gate can be opened and closed.The control device can be coupled to the at least one horizontal drive and the at least one vertical drive and be configured to open an access opening of variable position and size between the horizontal gate closing segments and the vertical gate closing segments for access through the gate by controlling the at least one horizontal drive and the at least one vertical drive.

[0024] With such an access system, it is possible to provide access openings of variable position and size, with access outside these openings being blocked by horizontal and vertical gate locking segments. This allows a customer in a dispensing system with such an access system to have precise access to the goods they have requested, particularly packages, while preventing access to other customers' packages. Accordingly, it is possible to store packages with only small empty volumes in the storage system, which can then be accessed and dispensed using the access system.

[0025] The access gate of the access system can be understood, in particular, as an opening surrounded by the frame, which provides access to a space located behind the horizontal and vertical gate locking segments, in which, in particular, a storage system for packages may be arranged. Accordingly, the access opening is a section of the gate at a specific position within the gate and of a specific size relative to the gate.

[0026] The frame can have at least two frame elements, which may be arranged opposite each other. Horizontal and vertical force transducers are arranged on the frame elements. The frame can, for example, have four frame elements, with each pair of frame elements facing each other. The frame elements can be connected to one another. The frame elements can, for example, be designed as walls. These walls can, for example, be side walls of the vehicle body or the vehicle itself.

[0027] The horizontal and / or vertical door closing segments can be designed, for example, as roller doors, roller curtains, louvered curtains, roller shutters, tarpaulins, reinforced tarpaulins, and / or doors. The two horizontal and the two vertical door closing segments are arranged one behind the other. In other words, the two horizontal door closing segments are positioned behind the two vertical door closing segments, or vice versa, in a direction perpendicular to the vertical and horizontal directions. Accordingly, the horizontal door closing segments overlap with the vertical door closing segments in an area of ​​the door outside the access opening.

[0028] The horizontal force transducers and / or vertical force transducers may, for example, include ropes, rods, pulleys and / or levers, or be designed as such.

[0029] The at least one horizontal drive is coupled to at least one of the horizontal force converters for power transmission, and / or the at least one vertical drive is coupled to at least one of the vertical force converters for power transmission. The horizontal drive and / or the vertical drive can be, in particular, electric drives, especially with an electric motor.

[0030] Preferably, the horizontal gate closing segments have a common horizontal drive and / or the vertical gate closing segments have a common vertical drive. In particular, only one of the horizontal gate closing segments can have a horizontal drive and only one of the vertical gate closing segments can have a vertical drive. This allows both horizontal gate closing segments to be driven by only one horizontal drive and both vertical gate closing segments to be driven by only one vertical drive, thus eliminating the need for additional drives and reducing the manufacturing costs of the access system.

[0031] It is further preferred that the access system includes at least one coupling system configured to couple the two horizontal gate closing segments or the two vertical gate closing segments. Particularly preferably, the access system includes a first coupling system for coupling the two horizontal gate closing segments and a second coupling system for coupling the two vertical gate closing segments. Coupling the respective gate closing segments ensures that they can only be moved together. This allows the respective gate closing segments to be moved together, particularly with a common drive, enabling efficient and rapid opening and closing at low manufacturing costs for the access system.

[0032] It is further preferred that the at least one coupling system has a first coupling element which is arranged on one of the two horizontal gate closing segments or on one of the two vertical gate closing segments, and that the at least one coupling system has a second coupling element which is arranged on the other of the two horizontal gate closing segments or on the other of the two vertical gate closing segments, wherein the first coupling element is designed corresponding to the second coupling element.Particularly preferably, a first coupling system comprises a first coupling element arranged on one of the two horizontal gate closing segments and a second coupling element arranged on the other of the two horizontal gate closing segments, wherein the first coupling element is configured correspondingly to the second coupling element. A second coupling system comprises a first coupling element arranged on one of the two vertical gate closing segments and a second coupling element arranged on the other of the two vertical gate closing segments, wherein the first coupling element is configured correspondingly to the second coupling element. "Corresponding" in the sense of the invention means that the corresponding coupling elements can be coupled together for a common process and uncoupled for a separate process.This enables a secure and efficient coupling for the purpose of a common operation of the respective gate closing segments. The first coupling element can, for example, be designed as a coupling pin. The second coupling element can, for example, be designed as a pin receptacle or a coupling rod with such a pin receptacle.

[0033] Preferably, the at least one coupling system has a third coupling element that is fixed in place, in particular not arranged on one of the horizontal or vertical gate closing segments, wherein the third coupling element is designed corresponding to the second coupling element. The third coupling element can, for example, be arranged on the frame, on the dispensing system, on a storage system of the dispensing system, or on a motor vehicle, in particular on a wall of the motor vehicle. The third coupling element enables the respective gate closing segment to be fixed in a specific position with the second coupling element. This prevents the gate closing segment from moving away from this position, for example, by falling downwards due to gravity or being moved by external forces.

[0034] Furthermore, it is preferably the case that the second coupling element comprises a first coupling means and a second coupling means, wherein the first coupling means is configured corresponding to the first coupling element and the second coupling means is configured corresponding to the third coupling element. This facilitates the simple switching between coupling the second coupling element with the first coupling element and coupling with the third coupling element, whereby the second coupling element is decoupled from the first coupling element. The first coupling means and the second coupling means can, for example, be arranged opposite each other on the second coupling element. For instance, the second coupling element can be configured as a coupling rod with the two coupling means at its ends.The coupling rod can, for example, be curved, in particular Z-shaped or essentially Z-shaped. The first coupling element of the coupling rod can be designed as a pin receptacle.

[0035] Furthermore, the third coupling element preferably has several third coupling means that correspond to the second coupling element, or the third coupling element is preferably designed to be variably coupled. In other words, the second coupling element can be coupled at different positions of the third coupling element. "Variably coupled" means that the second coupling element can be coupled at practically any position of the third coupling element. The third coupling element can be designed to be variably coupled by, for example, having a hydraulic damper with a receptacle, in particular a pin receptacle, for the second coupling element in order to provide continuous coupling positions. The receptacle can be continuously moved along a path of the hydraulic damper by means of the hydraulic damper to provide a practically arbitrary coupling position for the second coupling element.This makes it possible to fix the respective gate closing segment with the second coupling element at different horizontal or vertical positions, so that access openings can be opened in virtually any position.

[0036] Preferably, the horizontal gate closing segments are spaced apart from each other in directions perpendicular to the vertical and horizontal directions, and / or the vertical gate closing segments are spaced apart from each other in directions perpendicular to the vertical and horizontal directions, with each horizontal gate closing segment being movably coupled to a horizontal drive by means of a conveying element, and / or each vertical gate closing segment being movably coupled to a horizontal drive by means of a conveying element. Accordingly, the respective gate closing segments can be moved independently of each other to provide maximum flexibility. The conveying elements can be, for example, ropes, belts, chains, or straps.

[0037] A dispensing system for distributing goods from a motor vehicle can include an access system and a storage system. The access system can be arranged relative to the storage system such that access to the storage system is granted when the access system is accessed through the gate. The dispensing system can have an access system on each opposite side. An input device of the dispensing system can be coupled to the control device. The input device can be configured to receive input from a customer and, based on the input, instruct the control device to open an access opening of a specific position and size.

[0038] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing. All features arising from the claims, the description, or the figure, including construction details, can be essential to the invention, both individually and in any combination. The figures schematically show: Fig. 1 a schematic side view of an embodiment of a loading system according to the invention, Fig. 2 a top view and rear view of an embodiment of a storage box and its fastening for a loading system according to the invention, Fig. 3 a top view of an embodiment of a storage container loaded with transported goods of a loading system according to the invention, Fig. 4. In a front view, an access system with an open access opening, and Fig. 5 in a top view a motor vehicle with the storage system of the loading system made of Fig. 1 and the access system from Fig. 4.

[0039] Elements with the same function and mode of operation are in the Fig. Figures 1 to 5 are each labeled with the same reference symbols. Identical elements in the figures are indicated by a dot after the reference symbol and numbered consecutively.

[0040] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of an embodiment of a loading system 70 according to the invention. The loading system 70 comprises a storage system 30 and a filling unit 60. The storage system 30 comprises a storage container 31 in which a support system 34 is positioned, in particular attached, as shown in the right part of the Fig. 1 can be seen. For positioning in the storage container 31, the carrier system 34 can be used, as shown in Fig. Figure 1 shows, for example, a platform on rollers or wheels, or alternatively, rails. The support system 34 is positioned in the storage container 31 before being placed there, as indicated by the central [unclear text]. Fig. As indicated by the arrow shown in Figure 1, storage boxes 32 are attached. The attachment of the storage boxes 32 to the support system 34 is described below with particular reference to the left part of the Fig. 1 explained.

[0041] By means of an allocation unit (not shown), transport goods P are assigned from a multitude of differently sized transport goods P to a storage box 32 from a multitude of storage boxes 32 of different sizes. The allocation unit can be part of a control device 19 of the loading system 70. The allocation unit can compare the dimensions of the transport goods P with the available sizes of the storage boxes 32 and assign each transport good P to a storage box 32 in such a way that the difference between the storage volume of the respective storage box 32 and the volume of the transport goods P assigned to it is minimized. Subsequently, the transport goods P are filled into their respective assigned storage boxes 32 by means of the filling unit 60. For this purpose, the filling unit 60 contains two conveyors 61.1, 61.2.Two conveyors are provided, each transporting goods P of different sizes. Alternatively, only one conveyor 61 can be used. At the ends of conveyors 61.1 and 61.2, a storage box 32 assigned to the corresponding goods P is fed in at the moment a goods P emerges from or falls off one of the conveyors 61.1 and 61.2. The storage box 32 is thereby filled with the goods P assigned to it.

[0042] Each conveyor 61.1, 61.2 is provided with two transport sections 62.1, 62.2, 62.3, 62.4 for transport to a further conveyor 61.3. Transport sections 62.1, 62.3 convey the storage boxes 32 in a transverse position, i.e., with one long side facing forward. Transport sections 62.2, 62.4 are configured to rotate the storage boxes 32 by 90°, thus transferring them from a transverse to an upright position. By selecting the respective transport route 62.1, 62.2, 62.3, 62.4 for a storage box 32, which is done by means of the control device 19 of the loading system 70 (control signal S), the storage box 32 can be fed to a mounting surface 35 of the carrier system 34 either in an upright position or in a transverse position and attached there.

[0043] From the transport sections 62.1, 62.2, 62.3, 62.4, which can also be formed by conveyors, the storage boxes 32 reach a conveyor 61.3 that runs along the mounting surface 35 of the support system 34 and, in particular, perpendicular to a mounting direction R of the mounting surface 35. From the conveyor 61.3, the storage boxes 32 reach the mounting surface 35, or are secured there, for example, by means of a robot arm (not shown) or a pusher. The mounting surface 35 is equipped with several mounting rails 36 extending in the mounting direction R, of which mounting rails 36.1, 36.2, and 36.3 are designated.Corresponding to the fastening rails 36, which are designed with a spring profile as shown in the detail view, fastening means 33 of the storage boxes 32 are designed as recesses corresponding to the spring profile (see alternatively also . Fig. 2) The fastening elements 33 of the storage boxes 32 can slide continuously downwards along the fastening rails 36 and are stopped by a base of the platform of the support system 34 or by storage boxes 32 already attached. This results in at least two storage boxes 32 being stacked on top of each other.

[0044] The fastening means 33 of the storage boxes 32 filled with transported goods P are attached to the mounting surface 35 in such a way that the unoccupied area of ​​the mounting surface 35, not overlapped by the storage boxes 32, is minimized. For this purpose, the control device 19 is equipped with an algorithm that controls the fastening of each storage box 32 so that it is attached to such mounting rails 36 and by rotation via the transport tracks 61.1, 61.3, selecting a vertical or horizontal position, so that only minimal or no unoccupied areas remain on the mounting surface 35 where no storage box 32 can be placed. For example, to attach a storage box 32 to a partial mounting surface 35a.To attach a storage box 32 to a partial mounting surface 35, the control device 19 will specify that a suitable size storage box 32, in a transverse position, is placed on the corresponding mounting rails 36 at the position of partial mounting surface 35a.1, in order to be positioned there between the two storage boxes 32.3, 32.5 adjacent to partial mounting surface 35a.1 and stacked on top of one of the storage boxes 32. Furthermore, to attach a storage box 32 to a partial mounting surface 35a.2 of the mounting surface 35, the control device 19 will specify that a suitable size storage box 32, in a transverse or vertical position, is placed on the corresponding mounting rails 36 at the position of partial mounting surface 35a.2, in order to be positioned there between the three storage boxes 32.5, 32.6, 32.3 adjacent to partial mounting surface 35a.2.7 to be positioned and stacked on one of the storage boxes 32.

[0045] The storage boxes 32 show, as in Fig. Figure 1 shows an open side for removing the transported goods P from the storage boxes 32. Information signals I concerning the authentication of the transported goods P, the assignment of the transported goods P to the storage boxes 32, and the position of the storage boxes 32 on the mounting surface 35 are stored in a data storage device 19a of the control device 19. This allows the transported goods P to be identified even without any outer packaging, i.e., simply as goods lying in the storage box 32. After authentication of their authorization to access transported goods P stored in a storage box 32, a customer can access the transported goods P by means of an access system 10 of an output system 40 of the motor vehicle 50, which is connected to the control device 19. For this purpose, the access system 10 can be used as shown in Fig. The storage system 30 is shown in Figure 5. The open side of the storage box 32 for removal is then arranged next to, or facing, the access system 10.

[0046] Fig. Figure 2 shows a top and rear view of an embodiment of a storage box 32 and its fastening for a loading system 70 according to the invention, which is an alternative to the one shown in Fig. The storage box 32 shown can be used with the fastening shown in Figure 1. The storage box 32 shown has several fastening means 33.1, 33.2, 33.3 in the form of bolts. The fastening means 33.1, 33.2, 33.3 are arranged in a form-fitting manner between adjacent fastening rails 36.1, 36.2, 36.3. As shown, a rear fastening side of the storage box 32, facing away from the open side, can have rows of such fastening means 33 that can be arranged in a form-fitting manner on the fastening rails 36.1, 36.2, 36.3, 36.4, 36.5.

[0047] Fig. Figure 3 shows a top view of an embodiment of a storage container 31 loaded with transported goods P of a loading system 70 according to the invention, wherein the roof of the storage container 31 is not shown in order to allow a view into the interior of the storage container 31. A double-sided support system 34 is shown here, on which mounting surfaces 35, in particular with mounting rails 36, are arranged on two opposite sides. A plurality of storage boxes 32 are arranged on the mounting surfaces 35. Access systems 10, not shown, can be arranged on each of the two long side walls of the storage container 31, as described below with reference to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 will be described.

[0048] Fig. Figure 4 shows a side view of an access system 10 with an access opening 15 of a first position and size. The access system 10 has a frame 12 that surrounds a gate 11. The frame 12 can, for example, be formed by the side walls of the storage container 31. Fig. The gate 11 is formed by two horizontal gate closing segments 13.1, 13.2 and two vertical gate closing segments 14.1, 14.2, extending to the area of ​​the access opening 15 and overlapping each other. In this case, the vertical gate closing segments 14.1, 14.2 are arranged in front of the horizontal gate closing segments 13.1, 13.2, although a reverse arrangement is also possible.

[0049] The horizontal gate closing segments 13.1, 13.2 and the vertical gate closing segments 14.1, 14.2 are designed as roller gates. The horizontal gate closing segments 13.1, 13.2 are movable relative to and away from each other in horizontal directions H.1, H.2. The vertical gate closing segments 14.1, 14.2 are movable relative to and away from each other in vertical directions V.1, V.2. The access opening 15, of the first position and size, which are variable, is located between the horizontal gate closing segments 13.1, 13.2 and the vertical gate closing segments 14.1, 14.2, allowing access through the gate 11. Through this access opening 15, for example, a transport item P can be removed from any one of several storage boxes 32 of the storage container 31, which may be arranged behind the gate 11.

[0050] Fig. Figure 5 shows a top view of an embodiment of a motor vehicle 50. The motor vehicle 50 is designed as a delivery vehicle. The motor vehicle 50 has a dispensing system 40, which is arranged as a vehicle body on the motor vehicle 50. The dispensing system 40 has access systems 10.1, 10.2 according to the invention on two opposing side walls of the storage container 31 of the vehicle body, which run in a direction of travel of the motor vehicle 50 indicated by an arrow, as shown in the first embodiment. Fig.1. The roof of the storage container 31 is not shown in this top view to allow a view into the interior of the storage container 31. Only the horizontal door closing segments 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4 of the access systems 10.1, 10.2 are shown. Behind the access systems 10.1, 10.2, a double-sided support system 34 is arranged within the output system 40, on which storage boxes 32 are arranged. These storage boxes, or rather the goods P they contain, can be accessed by means of the access systems 10.1, 10.2. The control device 19 of the access systems 10.1, 10.2, which is not shown in this figure, is coupled to an input device 41 of the output system 40. The input device 41 is arranged on an outside of the vehicle 50.

[0051] When a customer enters a code, scans a barcode, or otherwise authorizes an action at the input device 41, the input device 41 sends a packet information signal to the control device 19. The control device 19 processes the packet information signal by comparing it with a data storage device of the control device 19, which contains the position of the packet requested by the customer in the storage system 30. After locating the packet in the storage system 30, the control device 19 sends a control signal to one of the access systems 10.1 or 10.2 to open an access port 15 at the location of the requested packet, thus granting the customer access to the packet. The control device 19 can also send an indicator signal to the input device 41 or to an unseen information device of the output system 40, indicating or informing the customer of the location of their packet. Reference symbol list 10 Access system 11 goals 12 frames 13 Horizontal gate closing segment 14 Vertical gate closing segment 15 Access opening 16 Horizontal force converters 19 Control device 19a Data storage 30 storage system 31 storage containers 32 storage boxes 33 Fasteners 34 Carrier system 35 Mounting surface 35a Partial fastening area 36 Mounting rail 40 Output system 41 Input device 50 motor vehicles 60 filling units 61 conveyor belts 62 Transport route 70 loading system H Horizontal direction I Information P Goods transported R Mounting direction S control signal V Vertical direction

Claims

[1] Method for loading a storage system (30) of a motor vehicle (50) with a plurality of transport goods (P) of different sizes, wherein the storage system (30) comprises a storage container (31), a plurality of storage boxes (32) of different sizes, each with at least one fastening means (33), and a carrier system (34) with a fastening surface (35), wherein the fastening surface comprises a plurality of fastening rails (36) extending perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to a base surface of the carrier system and in the fastening direction (R), the method comprising the steps of: (a) Assigning one transport item (P) from the plurality of differently sized transport items (P) to one storage box (32) from the plurality of differently sized storage boxes (32) in such a way that a difference between a storage volume of the respective storage box (32) and a transport item volume of the transport item (P) assigned to it is minimized, (b) filling the respective storage boxes (32) with the transport goods (P) assigned to them, (c) fastening the storage boxes (32) filled with the transport goods (P) to the carrier system (34) by means of the fastening means (33) and the fastening surface (35), wherein the fastening surface (35) is designed such that the fastening means (33) can be fastened in a form-fitting manner to the fastening surface (35) continuously along a fastening direction (R) of the fastening surface (35), so that at least two storage boxes (32) abut one another and (d) Positioning the carrier system (34) with the storage boxes (32) attached thereto and filled with transport goods (P) in the storage container (31). [2] Method according to claim 1, characterized by that the fastening means (33) of the storage boxes (32) filled with transport goods (P) are fastened to the fastening surface (35) in such a way that an empty area of the fastening surface (35) not overlapped by the storage boxes (32) is minimized. [3] Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the storage boxes (32) filled with transport goods (P) are fastened to partial fastening surfaces (35a) of the fastening surface (35) which are formed between two or more already fastened storage boxes (32). [4] Method according to claim 3, characterized by that the storage boxes (32) filled with transport goods (P) are rotated such that they fit between the two or more already attached storage boxes (32). [5] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the storage boxes (32) are stacked on top of each other along the fastening rails (36). [6] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening means (33) can be fastened to the fastening surface (35) in two mutually perpendicular directions. [7] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the storage boxes (32) have an open side for access to the transported goods (P). [8] Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that information (I) relating to an authentication of the transport goods (P), the assignment of the transport goods (P) to the storage boxes (32) and / or the position of the storage boxes (32) on the fastening surface (35) is stored in a data memory (19a) of a control device (19) of an access system (10) of an output system (40) of the motor vehicle (50), wherein the access system (10) enables access to the transport goods (P) stored in the storage system (30). [9] Loading system (70) with a storage system (30) of a motor vehicle (50) to be loaded with a plurality of transport goods (P) of different sizes, wherein the storage system (30) has a storage container (31) and a plurality of storage boxes (32) of different sizes, each with at least one fastening means (33), wherein the loading system (70) further comprises: (a) an allocation unit for allocating one transport item (P) from the plurality of differently sized transport items (P) to one storage box (32) from the plurality of differently sized storage boxes (32) in such a way that a difference between a storage volume of the respective storage box (32) and a transport item volume of the transport item (P) allocated to it is minimized, (b) a filling unit (60) for filling the respective storage boxes (32) with the transport goods (P) assigned to them, (c) a carrier system (34) with a fastening surface (35) of the storage system (30) for fastening the storage boxes (32) filled with the transport goods (P) to the carrier system (34) by means of the fastening means (33) and the fastening surface (35), wherein the fastening surface (35) has a plurality of fastening rails (36) extending perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to a base surface of the carrier system and in the fastening direction (R) and is designed such that the fastening means (33) can be fastened in a form-fitting manner to the fastening surface (35) continuously along a fastening direction (R) of the fastening surface (35), so that at least two storage boxes (32) can rest against one another in the fastened state, and (d) a positioning means for positioning the carrier system (34) with the storage boxes (32) attached thereto and filled with transport goods (P) in the storage container (31).

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