Baggage sorting system and sorting method

Abstract

A baggage sorting system and sorting method, in which a detection device (I) is used for detecting a baggage state and conveying detected baggage to a baggage output area (A); when the baggage is normal baggage, a robot (1) is controlled to convey the baggage to a transfer area (C) to be transferred, and when the baggage is suspicious baggage, the robot (1) is controlled to move the suspicious baggage to a sealing inlet area (D), so that a sealing device (J) can seal the baggage.

Description

Baggage sorting system and sorting method

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202311649503.7, filed on December 4, 2023, entitled “Baggage Sorting System and Sorting Method,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of civil aviation logistics applications, and in particular to a baggage sorting system and a sorting method. Background Art

[0004] The civil aviation transport logistics industry plays an increasingly important role with its convenient, fast and efficient features. As people's lives get better and better, the passenger and cargo volume of civil aviation airports has increased rapidly. Traditional baggage sorting equipment can no longer meet the needs of the rapid growth of airport baggage logistics volume, which often leads to flight delays or cancellations, increasing operating costs and seriously affecting the normal travel of passengers.

[0005] In the existing airport transportation and sorting system, luggage is tested for radiation and processed and transported differently according to the radiation level. The transportation and sorting speeds can no longer meet the growing actual needs. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The embodiments of the present application provide a baggage sorting system and a baggage sorting method, aiming to improve the baggage sorting efficiency.

[0007] An embodiment of a first aspect of the present application provides a baggage sorting system comprising: a detection device for detecting baggage status and transporting the detected baggage to a baggage delivery area, where the baggage status includes normal baggage and suspicious baggage; a sealing device for receiving baggage from a sealing entrance area and sealing the baggage; a robot for transporting baggage; and a controller for controlling the robot to transport the baggage from the baggage delivery area to a waiting area to wait for a baggage status detection result, and when the baggage is normal baggage, to control the robot to transport the baggage to a transfer area for transfer; and when the baggage is suspicious baggage, to control the robot to move the suspicious baggage to the sealing entrance area so that the sealing device can seal the baggage.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present application, the luggage further includes high-risk luggage, and the controller is further configured to control the robot to transport the luggage to an unloading area for unloading when the luggage is high-risk luggage.

[0009] According to an implementation of the first aspect of the present application, the baggage sorting system further includes a sealing exit area, the sealing exit area and the sealing entrance area are located on opposite sides of the sealing device in a first direction, and the unloading area is located on a side of the sealing device facing away from the detection device in a second direction.

[0010] According to the implementation scheme of the first aspect of the present application, a charging device is also included, and the controller is also used to control the robot to charge the charging device. The waiting area and the transfer area are located on both sides of the charging device in the first direction, and the luggage delivery area is located on the side of the charging device close to the detection device in the second direction.

[0011] According to an implementation of the first aspect of the present application, the detection device and the sealing device are located on both sides of the charging device in the second direction.

[0012] According to an implementation of the first aspect of the present application, multiple charging devices are arranged at intervals in the second direction, and the controller is used to control the robot to transport the luggage to the transfer area through the multiple charging devices to transfer the luggage when the luggage is normal luggage.

[0013] According to the implementation of the first aspect of the present application, it also includes a reflow area, and the controller is also used to control the robot to return to the charging device via the reflow area when the robot fails to receive the luggage at the detection device. The reflow area is located on the side of the waiting area close to the detection device in the second direction.

[0014] An embodiment of the second aspect of the present application further provides a sorting method for sorting baggage using the baggage sorting system described above, the sorting method comprising: detecting the status of the baggage and transporting the detected baggage to a baggage delivery area; transporting the baggage from the baggage delivery area to a waiting area and waiting for the inspection result, wherein the baggage includes normal baggage and suspicious baggage; if the baggage is normal baggage, transporting the baggage to a transfer area; if the baggage is suspicious baggage, transporting the baggage from the waiting area to a sealed entrance area.

[0015] According to the implementation method of the second aspect of the present application, when the luggage is suspicious luggage, the step of transporting the luggage from the waiting area to the sealing entrance area includes: transporting the suspicious luggage located in the sealing entrance area to the sealing equipment for sealing; transporting the sealed suspicious luggage to the sealing exit area; and transporting the sealed suspicious luggage in the sealing exit area to the transfer area.

[0016] According to an implementation method of the second aspect of the present application, the luggage also includes high-risk luggage, and after the step of transporting the luggage from the luggage delivery area to the waiting area and waiting for the inspection results, and the luggage includes normal luggage and suspicious luggage, the method further includes: when the luggage is high-risk luggage, transporting the luggage from the waiting area to the unloading area via the sealed entrance area to unload the high-risk luggage.

[0017] According to the implementation scheme of the second aspect of the present application, the sealing exit area and the sealing entrance area are located on opposite sides of the sealing device in a first direction, and the unloading area is located on a side of the sealing device away from the detection device in a second direction. In the step of transporting the sealed suspicious luggage in the sealing exit area to the transfer area: the robot located in the unloading area is moved to the sealing exit area to receive the sealed suspicious luggage, and the sealed suspicious luggage is transported to the transfer area.

[0018] According to an implementation of the second aspect of the present application, the sorting system further includes a charging device, and the waiting area and the transfer area are located on both sides of the charging device in a first direction. In the step of transporting the sealed suspicious baggage from the sealed exit area to the transfer area: the robot located in the area where the charging device is located is operated unloaded and moved to the sealed exit area to receive the suspicious baggage, and the sealed suspicious baggage is transported to the transfer area.

[0019] According to an implementation scheme of the second aspect of the present application, the sorting system further includes a reflow area, which is located on a side of the waiting area close to the detection device in the second direction. The sorting method further includes: when the robot is in an unloaded state, the robot located in the unloading area is allowed to pass through the sealing exit area and the baggage delivery area in sequence, and then pass through the reflow area or the waiting area and enter the charging device for charging, or move to the baggage delivery area to wait for baggage to be delivered; or, when the robot is in an unloaded state, the robot located in the transfer area is allowed to pass through the baggage delivery area, and then pass through the reflow area or the waiting area and enter the charging device for charging.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present application, a baggage sorting system is provided, comprising: a detection device, a sealing device, a robot, and a controller. The detection device detects the baggage status and transports the detected baggage to a baggage delivery area. The robot transports baggage of different statuses. The sealing device receives and seals baggage from a sealing entrance area. The controller controls the robot to transport baggage in the baggage delivery area to a waiting area to await the baggage status detection result. Baggage status can be classified as normal or suspicious. If the baggage is normal, the robot is controlled to transport the baggage to a transfer area for transfer. If the baggage is suspicious, the robot is controlled to move the suspicious baggage to the sealing entrance area so that the sealing device can seal the baggage. In this application, the transfer of normal baggage and the transfer of suspicious baggage are located in different areas, and suspicious baggage is sealed, effectively isolating baggage of different statuses and ensuring orderly baggage sorting and delivery. The robot, assigned tasks by the controller, completes the diversion and delivery of baggage after inspection without human intervention, reducing manual labor and improving baggage delivery efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0022] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a baggage sorting system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a robot provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] FIG3 is a second structural diagram of a robot provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] FIG4 is a third structural diagram of a robot provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] FIG5 is a flow chart of a robot transport method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] FIG6 is a flow chart of a sorting method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG7 is a second flow chart of a sorting method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG8 is a third flowchart of a sorting method provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure markings: A-baggage delivery area; A1-baggage delivery area 1, A2-baggage delivery area 2; B1-return flow area; B2-waiting area; C-transfer area; D-sealing entrance area; E-unloading area; F-sealing exit area; G-high-risk storage area; H-charging equipment; H1-main charging equipment; H2-backup charging equipment; I-detection equipment; J-sealing equipment; K-baggage carousel; X-first direction; Y-second direction; 1-robot; 2-chassis; 21-laser radar; 22-safety touch edge; 23-light strip; 24-electrical board; 3-transmission module; 31-power button; 32-status light; 33-display screen; 34-emergency stop switch; 35-photoelectric switch; 36-conveyor belt; 37-charging contact; 4-charging pile; 5-tray. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present application will be described in detail below. In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only intended to explain the present application, rather than to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can be implemented without the need for some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is merely to provide a better understanding of the present application by illustrating the examples of the present application.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, the elements defined by the phrase "comprising..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the elements.

[0033] In order to better understand the present application, a baggage sorting system and a baggage sorting method according to an embodiment of the present application are described in detail below with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 8 .

[0034] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a baggage sorting system provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG2 is one of the schematic structural diagrams of a robot 1 provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 1 , the present application provides a baggage sorting system and method, including: a detection device I for detecting baggage status and transporting the detected baggage to a baggage delivery area A. Baggage status includes normal baggage and suspicious baggage; a sealing device J for receiving and sealing baggage from a sealing entrance area D; a robot 1 for transporting baggage; and a controller for controlling the robot 1 to transport baggage from the baggage delivery area A to a waiting area B2 to wait for the baggage status detection result. If the baggage is normal, the robot 1 is controlled to transport the baggage to a transfer area C for transfer. If the baggage is suspicious, the robot 1 is controlled to move the suspicious baggage to the sealing entrance area D so that the sealing device J can seal the baggage.

[0036] In the embodiment provided herein, a baggage sorting system includes: a detection device I, a sealing device J, a robot 1, and a controller. The detection device I detects baggage status and transports the detected baggage to a baggage delivery area A. The robot 1 transports baggage of varying status. The sealing device J receives and seals baggage from a sealing entrance area D. The controller controls the robot 1 to transport baggage in the baggage delivery area A to a waiting area B2 to await the baggage status detection result. Baggage status can be classified as normal or suspicious. If the baggage is normal, the robot 1 is controlled to transport the baggage to a transfer area C for transfer. If the baggage is suspicious, the robot 1 is controlled to move the suspicious baggage to the sealing entrance area D so that the sealing device J can seal the baggage. In this application, the transfer of normal baggage and the transfer of suspicious baggage are located in different areas, and suspicious baggage is sealed, effectively isolating baggage of varying status and ensuring orderly baggage sorting and delivery. The robot 1, assigned tasks by the controller, completes the diversion and delivery of baggage after inspection without human intervention, reducing labor and improving baggage delivery efficiency.

[0037] Optionally, the detection device 1 is used to inspect luggage and classify it as normal or suspicious based on its radiation content. Optionally, the detection device 1 is also used to classify luggage as high-risk. After receiving the luggage at the sealing entrance area D, the robot 1 moves to the waiting area B2 and waits for the controller to transmit the luggage inspection results from the detection device 1. The controller then controls the robot 1's transport route based on the baggage inspection results.

[0038] Sealing equipment J is used to seal suspicious baggage. It can use strapping to mark suspicious baggage and distinguish it from normal baggage. Sealing entrance area D is the area on the entrance side of sealing equipment J. Suspicious baggage is unloaded at sealing entrance area D and enters sealing equipment J for sealing.

[0039] There are many ways to set up the controller. The controller can be a separate device, or the controller can be set on the robot 1. The controller can be responsible for the task allocation of the robot 1, real-time monitoring of the status of the robot 1 and charging management of the robot 1.

[0040] In addition, the robot 1 receives the baggage from the exit of the detection equipment 1 in the baggage delivery area A and waits for the baggage status detection result in the waiting area B2. The robot 1 completes the unloading of normal baggage and suspicious baggage in the transfer area C.

[0041] As described above, "areas" such as "baggage delivery area A" and "waiting area B2" may not be physical areas. For example, "baggage delivery area A" may be an area within a certain range around detection device I, and "sealing entrance area D" and "unloading area E" may be areas within a certain range around sealing device J. In other embodiments, a transport platform may be provided, and "baggage delivery area A," "waiting area B2," "sealing entrance area D," "unloading area E," and "transfer area C" may all be areas on the transport platform.

[0042] The baggage sorting system has a variety of application scenarios. For example, the baggage sorting system can be used to sort baggage on trains, airplanes, etc. When the baggage sorting system is used to sort baggage at airplane airports, it can replace the traditional baggage sorting belt conveyor and support a large number of robots 1 running simultaneously, thereby improving the efficiency of baggage transportation. Robot 1 is highly flexible and has a simple site layout. The number of robots 1 can be configured according to the size of the application scenario and actual needs, which allows for flexible layout and saves on initial construction costs. The system is not limited to baggage transportation in the small area of ​​the above-mentioned operating site, but can also replace baggage transportation at airport check-in islands. In addition, the baggage sorting system is not limited to baggage transportation in scenarios such as airports, but can also be used in all scenarios that require the transportation of items, such as logistics goods and factory material transportation.

[0043] In some optional embodiments, the luggage further includes high-risk luggage, and the controller is further configured to control the robot 1 to transport the luggage to the unloading area E for unloading when the luggage is high-risk luggage.

[0044] In these optional embodiments, unloading area E is the unloading point for high-risk baggage, which separates high-risk baggage, normal baggage and suspicious baggage, and unloads high-risk baggage separately and transfers it to high-risk storage area G, thereby isolating the high-risk baggage and improving sorting efficiency.

[0045] In some optional embodiments, the baggage sorting system further includes a sealing exit area F, the sealing exit area F and the sealing entrance area D are located on opposite sides of the sealing device J in the first direction X, and the unloading area E is located on the side of the sealing device J facing away from the detection device I in the second direction Y.

[0046] In these optional embodiments, the sealing exit area F and the sealing entrance area D are located on opposite sides of the sealing equipment J in the first direction X. This allows luggage to enter and exit the sealing equipment J from different directions, preventing interference between the paths of entry and exit, thereby improving transportation efficiency. Furthermore, the unloading area E is located on the side of the sealing equipment J facing away from the detection device I in the second direction Y. This allows suspicious luggage to be transported through the unloading area E. The robot 1 can move from the sealing entrance area D to the sealing exit area F via the unloading area E via a shorter path. After unloading, the empty robot 1 can proceed directly from the unloading area E to the sealing exit area F, thus optimizing the robot 1's transportation path and saving transportation time.

[0047] The sealing exit area F is the area on the exit side of the sealing device J, and the robot 1 then receives the suspicious baggage from the sealing exit area F. The unloading area E can not only serve as an unloading point for high-risk baggage, but can also be located on the moving path of the robot 1 transporting suspicious baggage.

[0048] In some optional embodiments, the baggage sorting system further includes a charging device H, and the controller is further used to control the robot 1 to charge at the charging device H. The waiting area B2 and the transfer area C are located on both sides of the charging device H in the first direction X, and the baggage delivery area A is located on the side of the charging device H in the second direction Y close to the detection device I.

[0049] In these optional embodiments, the charging device H provides power for the transportation of the robot 1. The waiting area B2 and the transfer area C are located on either side of the charging device H in the first direction X, allowing the robot 1 to move from the waiting area B2 or the transfer area C to the charging device H for charging via a shorter path. The luggage delivery area A is located on the side of the charging device H in the second direction Y, closer to the detection device I. This allows the robot 1 to quickly move from the luggage delivery area A to the charging device H to wait when it has not received any luggage.

[0050] Optionally, there may be multiple baggage send-out areas A, wherein the baggage send-out area A includes a baggage send-out area A1 located on the side of the detection device I close to the charging device H, and a baggage send-out area A2 located on the side of the transfer area C close to the detection device I.

[0051] In some optional embodiments, the detection device I and the sealing device J are located on both sides of the charging device H in the second direction Y.

[0052] In these optional embodiments, the robot 1 can move around the detection device I and the sealing device J to shorten the transport path and improve the sorting efficiency.

[0053] In some optional embodiments, multiple charging devices H are arranged at intervals in the second direction Y, and the controller is used to control the robot 1 to transport the luggage to the transfer area C through the multiple charging devices H to transfer the luggage when the luggage is normal luggage.

[0054] In these optional embodiments, the charging device H includes a main charging device H1 and a backup charging device H2, which can be used to charge multiple robots 1. As shown in Figure 1, the backup charging device H2 is provided on the side of the main charging device H1 near the sealing device J in the first direction X, thereby expanding the charging area and accommodating more charging devices H for charging robots 1.

[0055] Optionally, the number of charging devices H is not specifically limited and may be determined according to the number of robots 1 .

[0056] In some optional embodiments, the baggage sorting system further includes a reflow area B1, and the controller is further configured to control the robot 1 to return to the charging device H via the reflow area B1 when the robot 1 fails to receive the baggage in the baggage delivery area A. The reflow area B1 is located on the side of the waiting area B2 close to the detection device I in the second direction Y.

[0057] In these optional embodiments, when the robot 1 in the waiting area B2 does not receive the luggage, the robot 1 can return to the main charging device H1 from the reflow area B1 via a shorter path without occupying the space in the waiting area B2. The robot 1 in the transfer area C can also quickly return to the charging device H for charging after unloading the luggage.

[0058] Optionally, when there is insufficient space for the robots 1 in the main charging device H1, the controller can control the robots 1 to move from the reflow area B1 through the waiting area B2 to the backup charging device H2 for charging.

[0059] Optionally, the baggage sorting system further includes a baggage carousel K for receiving baggage unloaded from the transfer area C.

[0060] Optionally, as shown in FIG2 , FIG3 and FIG4 , the robot 1 body is composed of a motor drive module, a power module, a communication module, a navigation module, a display module, a button module, an audio-visual prompt module and a belt conveyor module.

[0061] The motor drive module drives robot 1 to move forward, backward, and rotate in place. The power module converts the battery voltage into a standard voltage to provide power input for each device. The communication module ensures smooth and secure communication and provides robot 1 with a wireless WiFi signal. The navigation module provides the real-time location of robot 1 and can autonomously plan its path. At the same time, the laser radar is used for obstacle avoidance for robot 1. The conveyor belt module is used to connect with the baggage system to transmit and receive baggage. After detecting that the baggage is in place, it automatically stops transmitting and receiving baggage. The display module displays the status of robot 1 and the conveyor belt module. The button module includes a system emergency stop button and a manual operation button. The sound and light prompt module provides sound and light alarm signals to robot 1.

[0062] Optionally, as shown in FIG2 , the robot 1 is composed of a chassis 2 , a transmission module 3 , and a charging station 4 , and a luggage-specific tray 5 is placed on the transmission module 3 .

[0063] Optionally, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the chassis 2 includes a laser radar 21, a safety touch edge 22, a light strip 23, and an electrical panel 24. The electrical panel 24 is equipped with a main control unit, a navigation calculation module, an IO controller, and a drive module. A laser radar 21 is installed at the front and rear of the chassis 2, which can intelligently detect and identify obstacles in all directions, effectively preventing the robot 1 from colliding with personnel and objects. A pair of light strips 23 are distributed on the front and rear sides of the chassis 2, which can display the robot 1's standby status, mission in progress, left turn, right turn, emergency stop, and fault status. There is a safety touch edge 22 at the front and rear of the bottom of the robot 1 to detect whether the robot 1 has collided with an object.

[0064] Optionally, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the transmission module 3 includes a power button 31, a status light 32, a display screen 33, an emergency stop switch 34, a photoelectric switch 35, a belt conveyor 36, and a charging contact 37. The luggage status light 32 can display the normal, suspicious, and high-risk status of the luggage security inspection results. The display screen 33 can view the status and parameters of the robot 1 for easy use by maintenance personnel. An emergency stop switch 34 is arranged on both the front and rear sides of the belt conveyor 36 for emergency use. The photoelectric switches 35 are evenly distributed on the inside of the belt conveyor 36 and are used to detect the position of the luggage and cooperate with the belt conveyor 36 to transport the luggage. The charging contact 37 is located at the bottom of the transmission module 3 and is charged by charging plate contact, allowing the robot 1 to quickly enter and leave the charging state. The belt conveyor 36 of the transmission module 3 can be replaced by a transmission module such as a roller.

[0065] Optionally, Figure 5 is a flow chart of the transportation of the robot 1 of the present application. The robot 1 departs from the charging device H and moves to the luggage delivery area A to receive luggage. If the luggage is not received in the luggage delivery area A, it returns to the charging device H. If the luggage is received, it moves to the waiting area B2 to wait for the luggage status detection result.

[0066] If the baggage is normal, the baggage status light 32 of the robot 1 will be green and the robot will move directly to the transfer area C to transfer the baggage.

[0067] When the luggage is normal, the luggage status light 32 of the robot 1 shows yellow and the robot 1 passes through the sealing entrance area D and the unloading area E in sequence, and moves to the transfer area C after unloading the luggage.

[0068] If the baggage is suspicious, the baggage status light 32 of the robot 1 will turn red and the robot will pass through the sealing entrance area D, the unloading area E, the sealing exit area F in sequence, and then move to the transfer area C to transfer the baggage.

[0069] As mentioned above, all robots will move from the transfer area C to the baggage delivery area A to start the next transportation cycle.

[0070] FIG6 is a flowchart of a sorting method provided by an embodiment of the second aspect of the present application. The embodiment of the present application provides a sorting method for sorting baggage using the baggage sorting system described above, the sorting method comprising:

[0071] Step S100: Detect the status of the luggage and transport the detected luggage to the luggage delivery area A.

[0072] Step S200: The luggage is transported from the luggage delivery area A to the waiting area B2 and waits for the inspection result. The luggage includes normal luggage and suspicious luggage.

[0073] Step S300: When the luggage is normal, the luggage is transported to the transfer area C; when the luggage is suspicious, the luggage is transported from the waiting area B2 to the sealing entrance area D.

[0074] In these optional embodiments, the baggage status is detected and the baggage is classified into normal baggage and suspicious baggage, and the baggage in different statuses is transported in different directions. When the baggage is normal baggage, the baggage is transported to the transfer area C. When the baggage is suspicious baggage, the baggage is transported from the waiting area B2 to the sealing entrance area D for sealing.

[0075] In some optional embodiments, please also refer to FIG. 7 , step S300 further includes:

[0076] Step S310: The suspicious baggage located at the sealing entrance area D is transported to the sealing device J for sealing.

[0077] Step S320: The sealed suspicious baggage is transported to the sealed exit area F.

[0078] Step S330: Transport the sealed suspicious baggage from the sealed exit area F to the transfer area C.

[0079] In these optional embodiments, the suspicious luggage is transported, placed in the sealing device J for sealing, and then taken out from the sealing outlet and transported to the transfer area C for transfer.

[0080] As described above, the sealing exit area F and the sealing entrance area D can be located on opposite sides of the sealing device J in the first direction X, so that the robot 1 can quickly pick up and place luggage from the sealing device J. At the same time, the robot 1 can move a short distance from the sealing entrance to the sealing exit, thereby speeding up the sealing efficiency and transportation efficiency.

[0081] In some optional embodiments, the luggage also includes high-risk luggage, and step S200 may further include: when the luggage is high-risk luggage, transporting the luggage from the waiting area B2 via the sealed entrance area D to the unloading area E to unload the high-risk luggage.

[0082] In these optional embodiments, when the luggage status is detected as high-risk luggage, the high-risk luggage needs to be isolated immediately, and the robot 1 transports the luggage from the waiting area B2 through the sealing entrance area D to the unloading area E to unload the high-risk luggage.

[0083] As described above, the sealing exit area F and the sealing entrance area D can be located on opposite sides of the sealing device J in the first direction X, and the unloading area E is located on the side of the sealing device J away from the detection device I in the second direction Y, so that high-risk luggage can be quickly transported to the unloading area E via the sealing entrance area D for unloading and placed in the high-risk storage area G, thereby improving transportation efficiency.

[0084] In some optional embodiments, in step S330 , the robot 1 located in the unloading area E may be moved to the sealing exit area F to receive the sealed suspicious baggage, and then transport the sealed suspicious baggage to the transfer area C.

[0085] In these optional embodiments, the sealing exit area F and the sealing entrance area D are located on opposite sides of the sealing device J in the first direction X, and the unloading area E is located on the side of the sealing device J facing away from the detection device I in the second direction Y. The unloading area E serves not only as an unloading point for high-risk baggage but also as a transport path for the robot 1. This arrangement shortens the path for the robot 1 to move from the sealing entrance area D to the sealing exit area F via the unloading area E. Furthermore, the controller can quickly direct the robot 1 in the unloading area E to the sealing exit area F to receive sealed suspicious baggage and transfer it to the next section.

[0086] Optionally, the robot 1 located in the unloading area E can be the robot 1 that transports suspicious luggage from the sealed entrance, or can be the robot 1 that unloads high-risk luggage from the unloading area E.

[0087] In some optional embodiments, in step S330, the robot 1 located in the area where the charging device H is located can also be made to run without load and move to the sealing exit area F to receive suspicious luggage, and then transport the sealed suspicious luggage to the transfer area C.

[0088] In these optional embodiments, the waiting area B2 and the transfer area C are located on both sides of the charging device H in the first direction X. When the detection device I has no luggage to receive, the controller can dispatch the robot 1 located in the area where the charging device H is located to run empty and move to the sealed exit to receive suspicious luggage, thereby maximizing the reasonable deployment of the robot 1 and improving the efficiency of luggage transportation.

[0089] In some optional embodiments, please also refer to FIG. 8 , the sorting method further includes step S400, specifically:

[0090] Step S400: When the robot 1 is in an unloaded state, the robot 1 located in the unloading area E is ordered to pass through the sealed exit area F, the baggage delivery area A, and then pass through the reflow area B1 or the waiting area B2 and enter the charging device H for charging, or move to the baggage delivery area A to wait for baggage to be delivered; or, when the robot 1 is in an unloaded state, the robot 1 located in the transfer area C is ordered to pass through the baggage delivery area A, and then pass through the reflow area B1 or the waiting area B2 and enter the charging device H for charging.

[0091] Optionally, step S400 may be located not only after step S330 but also after step S200. Step S400 may also be located before step S100, between step S100 and step S200, or between step S200 and step S300.

[0092] Optionally, as long as the robot 1 is in an unloaded state, it can return to the charging device H along the transportation path for charging.

[0093] In these optional embodiments, the sorting system further includes a reflow area B1, which is located on the side of the waiting area B2 in the second direction Y, closer to the detection device 1. When the robot 1 in the waiting area B2 has not received any luggage, the robot 1 can move from the reflow area B1 to the charging device H via a shorter path without occupying space in the waiting area B2. Alternatively, after the robot 1 in the transfer area C has unloaded luggage, it can quickly return to the charging device H for charging when it is empty.

[0094] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present application. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, modules and units described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments, and will not be repeated here. It should be understood that the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, and these modifications or replacements should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A baggage sorting system, wherein: The baggage sorting system comprises: Detection equipment, used to detect the status of luggage and transport the detected luggage to the luggage delivery area, the luggage status includes normal luggage and suspicious luggage; A sealing device, used for receiving the luggage from the sealing entrance area and sealing the luggage; a robot for transporting the luggage; The controller is used to control the robot to send the luggage in the luggage delivery area to the waiting area to wait for the luggage status detection result; when the luggage is normal luggage, control the robot to transport the luggage to the transfer area to transfer the luggage; when the luggage is suspicious luggage, control the robot to move the suspicious luggage to the sealing entrance area so that the sealing device can seal the luggage.

2. The baggage sorting system according to claim 1, wherein: The luggage also includes high-risk luggage, and the controller is further used to control the robot to transport the luggage to an unloading area to unload the luggage when the luggage is high-risk luggage.

3. The baggage sorting system according to claim 2, wherein: The baggage sorting system further comprises a sealing exit area, wherein the sealing exit area and the sealing entrance area are located on opposite sides of the sealing device in a first direction, and the unloading area is located on a side of the sealing device away from the detection device in a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction intersect.

4. The baggage sorting system according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a charging device, and the controller is also used to control the robot to charge at the charging device. The waiting area and the transfer area are located on both sides of the charging device in a first direction, and the luggage delivery area is located on a side of the charging device close to the detection device in a second direction.

5. The baggage sorting system according to claim 4, wherein: The detection device and the sealing device are located on both sides of the charging device in the second direction.

6. The baggage sorting system according to claim 5, wherein: The plurality of charging devices are arranged at intervals in the second direction, and the controller is used to control the robot to transport the luggage to the transfer area through the plurality of charging devices to transfer the luggage when the luggage is normal luggage.

7. The baggage sorting system according to claim 4, wherein: It also includes a reflow area, and the controller is also used to control the robot to return to the charging device via the reflow area when the robot fails to receive the luggage in the luggage delivery area. The reflow area is located on one side of the waiting area close to the detection device in the second direction.

8. A sorting method, wherein: Baggage is sorted using the baggage sorting system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the sorting method comprising: Detecting the status of the luggage and transporting the detected luggage to the luggage delivery area; Transporting the luggage from the luggage delivery area to the waiting area and waiting for the inspection result, wherein the luggage includes normal luggage and suspicious luggage; When the luggage is normal luggage, the luggage is transported to the transfer area; when the luggage is suspicious luggage, the luggage is transported from the waiting area to the sealed entrance area.

9. The sorting method according to claim 8, wherein: When the luggage is suspicious luggage, the step of transporting the luggage from the waiting area to the sealed entrance area includes: Transporting the suspicious baggage located at the sealing entrance area to the sealing equipment for sealing; Transporting the sealed suspicious baggage to the sealed exit area; The suspicious luggage sealed in the sealed exit area is transported to the transfer area.

10. The sorting method according to claim 8, wherein: The luggage also includes high-risk luggage, and after the step of transporting the luggage from the luggage delivery area to the waiting area and waiting for the detection result, and the luggage includes normal luggage and suspicious luggage, the method further includes: when the luggage is high-risk luggage, transporting the luggage from the waiting area to the unloading area via the sealed entrance area to unload the high-risk luggage.

11. The sorting method according to claim 10, wherein: The sealing exit area and the sealing entrance area are located on opposite sides of the sealing device in a first direction, the unloading area is located on a side of the sealing device away from the detection device in a second direction, and in the step of transporting the sealed suspicious baggage in the sealing exit area to the transfer area: the robot located in the unloading area is moved to the sealing exit area to receive the sealed suspicious baggage, and the sealed suspicious baggage is transported to the transfer area.

12. The sorting method according to claim 11, wherein: The sorting system further includes a charging device, the waiting area and the transfer area are located on both sides of the charging device in the first direction, and in the step of transporting the sealed suspicious baggage in the sealing exit area to the transfer area: the robot located in the area where the charging device is located is operated without load and moved to the sealing exit area to receive the suspicious baggage, and the sealed suspicious baggage is transported to the transfer area.

13. The sorting method according to claim 10, wherein: The sorting system further includes a reflow area, the reflow area being located on a side of the waiting area close to the detection device in the second direction, and the sorting method further includes: when the robot is in an unloaded state, allowing the robot located in the unloading area to sequentially pass through a sealing exit area, the baggage delivery area, and then pass through the reflow area or the waiting area and enter a charging device for charging, or move to the baggage delivery area to wait for the baggage to be delivered; Alternatively, when the robot is in an unloaded state, the robot located in the transfer area is made to pass through the baggage delivery area, and then pass through the return area or the waiting area and enter the charging device for charging.

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