Container

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a container, comprising a container body, a take-off and landing platform module, a compartment module, and a conveying mechanism, wherein a first air inlet area and an air outlet mechanism are provided on a side wall of the container body, and the first air inlet area is arranged below the air outlet mechanism; the take-off and landing platform module is arranged at the top end of the cabinet body for the landing of a drone, and a second air inlet area is provided around the take-off and landing platform module; the compartment module is arranged on a side wall of the cabinet body for storing goods; and the conveying mechanism is arranged in a conveying channel in the cabinet body for conveying goods between the take-off and landing platform module and the compartment module, and both the first air inlet area and the second air inlet area are in communication with the air outlet mechanism by means of the conveying channel.

Description

Container

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202422644035.0, filed on October 30, 2024, entitled "Container", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to the field of cargo storage technology, and more specifically, to a cargo container. Background Technology

[0003] With the popularization of the Internet and the rapid development of the delivery industry, more and more people are using online shopping to meet their needs. Currently, goods such as takeout and express delivery can be transported to delivery lockers by drones, and users can then pick them up at a convenient time, thereby improving the efficiency of goods collection. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a container that can dissipate heat from its internal electrical components.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a container, comprising: a container body, wherein a first air inlet area and an air outlet mechanism are provided on the side wall of the container body, the first air inlet area being located below the air outlet mechanism; a landing platform module, located at the top of the container body for landing of a drone, and a second air inlet area being provided around the landing platform module; a compartment module, located on the side wall of the container body for storing goods; and a transmission mechanism, located within a transmission channel inside the container body for transmitting the goods between the landing platform module and the compartment module, wherein both the first air inlet area and the second air inlet area are connected to the air outlet mechanism through the transmission channel.

[0006] In one feasible implementation, the container further includes a transmission port disposed on the top of the container body and a top cover assembly that is openable and closable disposed at the transmission port, with a third air inlet area disposed around the top cover assembly, the third air inlet area being connected to the air outlet mechanism through the transmission channel.

[0007] In one feasible implementation, the top of the cabinet is provided with an extension frame extending outward from the cabinet, the lifting platform module is at least partially disposed on the extension frame, the outer side of the extension frame is connected to an extension shell, and a first heat exchange channel communicating with the transmission channel is formed between the lifting platform module and the extension shell.

[0008] In one feasible implementation, the sidewalls of the cabinet include opposing front and rear walls, the compartment module is disposed on the front wall, the extension rack is at least partially disposed on the front wall and located above the compartment module, the top cover assembly is disposed above the transmission channel, and the first air inlet area and the air outlet mechanism are disposed on the rear wall.

[0009] In one feasible implementation, a first heat exchange component is provided between the air outlet mechanism and the first air inlet zone, and a second heat exchange component is provided between the air outlet mechanism and the top of the cabinet. The first heat exchange component includes one of a control box and a domain controller, and the second heat exchange component includes the other of the control box and the domain controller.

[0010] In one feasible implementation, the control box includes a first housing, the first housing having an air inlet and an air outlet on opposite sides in a horizontal first direction.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, at least one of the air inlet and the air outlet includes a water-blocking structure, the water-blocking structure being connected to the outer side wall of the first housing and having a water-blocking chamber extending outward from the first housing; the side wall of the water-blocking structure is provided with a first communication port for connecting the inside and outside of the water-blocking chamber, and the side wall of the first housing is formed with a second communication port for connecting the water-blocking chamber and the first housing, the first communication port being located closer to the bottom of the water-blocking chamber than the second communication port.

[0012] In one feasible implementation, a first fan module is disposed within the first housing.

[0013] In one feasible implementation, a guide structure is provided inside the first housing to guide the flow direction of the gas inside the first housing, so as to form a second heat exchange channel inside the first housing.

[0014] In one feasible implementation, the domain controller includes a second housing, which includes an adjacent mounting chamber and a heat exchange chamber. The mounting chamber is used to mount the electronic components of the domain controller, and the heat exchange chamber is provided with a heat exchange structure, an air inlet, and an air outlet.

[0015] In one feasible implementation, the heat exchange structure includes a second fan module and heat exchange fins, the air inlet is disposed opposite to the second fan module, and the heat exchange fins form a heat dissipation channel from the second fan module toward the air outlet.

[0016] In one feasible embodiment, a water-blocking groove is provided on the outer wall of the second housing in a horizontally recessed direction. The water-blocking groove includes a bottom wall and a U-shaped side wall that opens downward around the bottom wall. The air inlet is located at the top of the bottom wall and the air outlet is located at the bottom of the second housing and faces downward.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, the gas outside the container can either enter the container through the first air inlet area on the side wall for heat exchange and be discharged from the container under the action of the air outlet mechanism, or it can enter the container through the second air inlet area surrounding the lifting platform for heat exchange and be discharged from the container under the action of the air outlet mechanism. When the gas enters the container from the first air inlet area, it mainly passes through the electrical components located inside the container, such as the transmission mechanism and the compartment module, and the heat in it is discharged through the air outlet mechanism. When the gas enters the container from the second air inlet area, it mainly passes through the electrical components of the lifting platform module, and passes through some components inside the container when passing through the air outlet mechanism, thereby dissipating the heat in the lifting platform module and the container. Based on this, this disclosure can effectively dissipate heat from the electrical components inside the container under the combined action of the first air inlet area, the second air inlet area, and the air outlet mechanism, reducing or even avoiding damage to the electrical components of the container due to high temperature, and ensuring the normal use of the container.

[0018] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure and gas flow of a container provided by way of example in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a container provided by way of example in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a container provided by way of example in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the air outlet mechanism of the container provided by way of example in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the control box of the container provided by way of example in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 6 is a first-angle schematic diagram of the internal structure of the control box of the container provided by an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 7 is a second-angle schematic diagram of the internal structure of the control box of the container provided by an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 8 is a first-angle schematic diagram of a domain controller for a container provided by way of example in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 9 is a second-angle schematic diagram of a domain controller for a container provided by way of example in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the heat exchange chamber of the domain controller of the container provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the mounting cavity of the domain controller of the container provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Cabinet; 101-First air inlet zone; 102-Air outlet mechanism; 1021-First mounting port; 1022-Wind deflector; 1023-Air outlet fan module; 1024-Second mounting port; 103-Transmission channel; 104-Front wall; 105-Rear wall; 2-Lifting platform module; 201-Second air inlet zone; 3-Grid module; 4-Transmission port; 401-Third air inlet zone; 5-Extension rack; 6-Extension shell; 7-First heat exchange channel; 8-First heat exchange component; 8a-Control box; 81-First shell; 82-Air inlet section; 83-Air outlet section; 84-Water-blocking structure; 85-Water-blocking chamber; 86-First connecting port; 87-Second connecting port; 88-First air... Fan module; 89-Guide structure; 891-First partition; 892-Second partition; 9-Second heat exchange component; 9a-Domain controller; 91-Second housing; 92-Installation chamber; 93-Heat exchange chamber; 94-Heat exchange structure; 941-Second fan module; 942-Heat exchange fins; 95-Air inlet; 96-Air outlet; 97-Water baffle; 971-Bottom wall of the baffle; 10-Second heat exchange channel; 11-Power module; 1101-Connecting rod; 1102-Support bracket; 1103-Battery body; 12-Circuit board; A-First direction. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0033] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" generally refer to the relative "upper" and "lower" in the direction of gravity when the corresponding components are in use; specifically, refer to the drawing directions shown in Figures 1 to 3. "Inner" and "outer" refer to "inner" and "outer" relative to the contour of the corresponding component itself. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., used in this disclosure are for distinguishing one element from another and do not have sequential or importance implications. In addition, in the following description, when referring to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise explained, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The above definitions are for explanation and illustration only and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0034] When the container is in normal use, after the drone carrying the goods lands on the landing platform module, the push rod on the landing platform module will push the drone to the docking position. The container's transmission mechanism may include a guide rail set in the height direction inside the container, an RGV trolley that can move on the guide rail, and a robotic arm. After the drone carrying the goods moves to the docking position, the RGV trolley will move to the predetermined position on the guide rail, that is, near the landing platform module. Then, the robotic arm will take off the goods and transfer them to the compartment module through the guide rail until the user opens the compartment module and takes off the goods. During this process, the movement of the push rod, the movement of the RGV trolley, the movement of the robotic arm, and the opening of the compartment module all require the operation of electrical components such as motors or control boxes. Therefore, the container will generate a lot of heat when it is working, which will lead to the container's operating temperature being too high and affecting the normal use of the container.

[0035] As shown in Figures 1 to 11, this disclosure provides a container, including a container body 1, a landing platform module 2, a compartment module 3, and a transmission mechanism (not shown in the figures). The container body 1 has a first air inlet area 101 and an air outlet mechanism 102 on its side wall, with the first air inlet area 101 located below the air outlet mechanism 102. The landing platform module 2 is located at the top of the container body 1 for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to land, and a second air inlet area 201 is arranged around the landing platform module 2. The compartment module 3 is located on the side wall of the container body 1 for storing goods. The transmission mechanism is located within a transmission channel 103 inside the container body 1 for transferring goods between the landing platform module 2 and the compartment module 3. Both the first air inlet area 101 and the second air inlet area 201 are connected to the air outlet mechanism 102 via the transmission channel 103.

[0036] When the container is in operation, the low-temperature gas entering the container 1 from the first air inlet zone 101 flows through the transmission channel 103. Most of the gas passes through at least some of the compartment modules 3 and the transmission mechanism located in the transmission channel 103, and is then discharged from the container 1 by the air outlet mechanism 102. During this process, the low-temperature gas can absorb the heat from at least some of the compartment modules 3, the transmission mechanism, and other electrical components located in the transmission channel 103, thus achieving heat exchange with the electrical components. Finally, the heat-absorbing gas is discharged from the container by the air outlet mechanism 102, thereby cooling the container. Meanwhile, most of the gas entering the container 1 from the second air inlet zone 201 first passes through the electrical components of the lifting platform module 2, and then through the electrical components in the transmission channel 103 of the container 1. Thus, the gas entering the container 1 from the second air inlet zone 201 can absorb at least some of the heat from the lifting platform module 2 and the electrical components in the transmission channel 103, thereby achieving the effect of cooling the container. Based on this, the combined action of the first air inlet zone 101, the second air inlet zone 201, and the air outlet mechanism 102 can effectively dissipate heat from the electrical components inside the container, reducing or even preventing damage to the electrical components due to high temperatures, thus ensuring the normal use of the container.

[0037] The first air intake zone 101 can be configured as an air intake hole formed on the side wall of the cabinet 1 and capable of connecting the inside and outside of the cabinet 1.

[0038] In addition, to facilitate the rapid dissipation of heat from inside the container, as shown in Figure 4, the air outlet mechanism 102 may include a first mounting port 1021, a baffle plate 1022, and an air outlet fan module 1023. The first mounting port 1021 is disposed on the container body 1, and the baffle plate 1022 is connected to the container body 1 and covers the first mounting port 1021. The baffle plate 1022 also has a second mounting port 1024 for mounting the air outlet fan module 1023, thereby connecting the inside and outside of the container body 1. Specifically, the air outlet fan module 1023 may include a... One or more exhaust fans and fan control boards are arranged side by side. The fan control board can be set inside the baffle plate 1022 and electrically connected to the exhaust fans. The size of the second mounting port 1024 can be set according to the number and arrangement of the exhaust fans so that the exhaust fans can completely cover the second mounting port 1024. In this way, when the container is working, the exhaust fans can draw out the air in the container 1, and the baffle plate 1022 can prevent the drawn air from flowing back into the container 1, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the container.

[0039] In some embodiments of this disclosure, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the container may further include a transfer port 4 disposed on the top of the container body 1 and a top cover assembly (not shown) closable at the transfer port 4. A third air inlet zone 401 is provided around the top cover assembly, and the third air inlet zone 401 is connected to the air outlet mechanism 102 through a transfer channel 103. The top cover assembly may include two symmetrically arranged top covers, which can move closer or further apart under the action of a motor, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the top cover assembly. Specifically, when the goods arrive, the top cover will be opened by the motor, so that the robotic arm of the transfer mechanism can pass through the transfer channel 103 through the transfer port 4 and pick up the goods located on the lifting platform module 2. After the robotic arm takes away the goods, the top cover will be closed by the motor. Since this process requires the motor to work, it will also generate a certain amount of heat. Since the top cover assembly is located on the top of the container body 1 and is connected to the lifting platform module 2, the heat generated will be absorbed by the motor. Platform modules 2 are arranged adjacent to each other, so most of the gas entering from the second air inlet zone 201 flows to the transmission channel 103 of the cabinet 1 before passing the motor of the top cover assembly, resulting in poor heat dissipation of the top cover assembly. However, the gas entering from the third air inlet zone 401 surrounding the top cover assembly will pass through the electrical components of the top cover assembly during its flow to the transmission channel 103, thereby absorbing the heat emitted by the electrical components of the top cover assembly and discharging this heat from the container through the air outlet mechanism 102. This further improves the heat dissipation of the container and ensures the normal operation of the container.

[0040] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, an extension frame 5 extending outward from the top of the cabinet 1 is provided. The landing platform module 2 is at least partially disposed on the extension frame 5. An extension shell 6 is connected to the outer side of the extension frame 5. A first heat exchange channel 7 communicating with the transmission channel 103 is formed between the landing platform module 2 and the extension shell 6. The extension frame 5 can increase its connection area with the landing platform module 2, thereby providing more stable support for the landing platform module 2 to facilitate the take-off and landing of the UAV. In addition, since the extension frame 5 extends outward from the cabinet 1, there will be a cavity between the landing platform module 2 and the extension shell 6. This cavity and the transmission channel 103 of the cabinet 1 form the first heat exchange channel 7.

[0041] Since the motor and other electrical components that drive the push rod of the lifting platform module 2 are located inside the cavity, the air outside the container will first exchange heat with the electrical components of the lifting platform module 2 in the first heat exchange channel 7 after passing through the second air inlet zone 201. Then, it will enter the transmission channel 103 of the cabinet 1 along the first heat exchange channel 7. During this process, it will exchange heat with at least part of the top cover assembly, the compartment module 3 and the electrical components of the transmission mechanism, and the heat generated by the above-mentioned electrical components will be discharged from the container through the air outlet mechanism 102.

[0042] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the sidewalls of the cabinet 1 include a front wall 104 and a rear wall 105, the grid module 3 is disposed on the front wall 104, the extension rack 5 is at least partially disposed on the front wall 104 and located above the grid module 3, the top cover assembly is disposed above the transmission channel 103, and the first air inlet zone 101 and the air outlet mechanism 102 are disposed on the rear wall 105. Both the first air inlet zone 101 and the air outlet mechanism 102 are located on the rear wall 105 of the cabinet 1. This minimizes the interference that their separate locations on different side walls of the cabinet 1 might cause to other modules or components in the container. Furthermore, since the compartment module 3 is located on the front wall 104, and the extension frame 5 is located above the compartment module 3, the first heat exchange channel 7 formed between the extension shell 6 of the extension frame 5 and the lifting platform module 2 is positioned opposite to the air outlet mechanism 102 and is located diagonally above the air outlet mechanism 102. This allows for good convection between the two, improving gas flow efficiency and ensuring the heat dissipation effect of the container.

[0043] In some embodiments not shown, the first air inlet zone 101 and the air outlet mechanism 102 may also be arranged on different side walls of the cabinet 1. For example, the cabinet 1 may also include a left wall and a right wall arranged opposite each other. The front wall 104, the rear wall 105, the left wall, and the right wall together form the side walls of the rectangular cabinet 1. The compartment module 3 may be arranged on the front wall 104. The first air inlet zone 101 and the air outlet mechanism 102 may be arranged on any one of the left wall, the right wall, and the rear wall 105, as long as they can achieve the effect of heat dissipation for the cabinet.

[0044] In some embodiments of this disclosure, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, a first heat exchange component 8 is provided between the air outlet mechanism 102 and the first air inlet zone 101, and a second heat exchange component 9 is provided between the air outlet mechanism 102 and the top of the cabinet 1. The first heat exchange component 8 includes one of a control box 8a and a domain controller 9a, and the second heat exchange component 9 includes the other of a control box 8a and a domain controller 9a. Control box 8a and domain controller 9a are common electrical components in the container. Control box 8a controls the operation of the take-off and landing platform module 2, the compartment module 3, and the transmission mechanism to ensure that the drone can normally pick up and place goods through the container. Domain controller 9a can identify the user's identity information so that the user can take the corresponding goods. For example, the first heat exchange component 8 can be control box 8a. When outside air enters the container 1, it passes through the control box 8a during the process of the transmission channel 103 to the air outlet mechanism 102. This effectively dissipates heat from the control box 8a, thus maintaining its operating temperature at a normal operating level. Within the temperature range, the normal operation of the control box is ensured; the second heat exchange component 9 can be a domain controller 9a. This ensures that the gas entering the container from at least one of the second air inlet zone 201 and the third air inlet zone 401 passes through the location of the domain controller 9a during the process of passing through the air outlet mechanism 102, thus ensuring effective heat dissipation for the domain controller 9a. On the other hand, compared with the location of the first heat exchange component 8, the location of the second heat exchange component 9 is closer to the top of the cabinet 1, so that the domain controller 9a can be connected to the antenna located on the landing platform module 2, enabling the domain controller 9a to access the network through the antenna and realize data communication, such as obtaining the user's identity information.

[0045] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 to 7, the control box 8a may include a first housing 81. The first housing 81 has an air inlet 82 and an air outlet 83 on opposite sides in a horizontal first direction A. The air inlet 82 allows air from outside the control box 8a to enter the control box 8a, absorb the heat generated by the electronic components of the control box 8a during operation, and exhaust it through the air outlet 83, thereby achieving the effect of heat dissipation for the control box 8a. In addition, the air inlet 82 and the air outlet 83 are arranged opposite each other in the horizontal first direction A, which can not only create a good convection effect, improve the air circulation efficiency, and improve the heat dissipation effect, but also prevent rainwater dripping from the top of the container from entering the control box 8a to a certain extent, thus achieving a certain waterproof effect.

[0046] To better prevent rainwater from falling into the control box 8a, as shown in Figures 5 to 7, at least one of the air inlet 82 and the air outlet 83 includes a water-blocking structure 84. The water-blocking structure 84 is connected to the outer side wall of the first housing 81 and has a water-blocking chamber 85 extending outward from the first housing 81. A first connecting port 86 for connecting the inside and outside of the water-blocking chamber 85 is provided on the side wall of the water-blocking structure 84, and a second connecting port 87 for connecting the water-blocking chamber 85 and the first housing 81 is formed on the side wall of the first housing 81. The first connecting port 86 is located closer to the bottom of the water-blocking chamber 85 than the second connecting port 87. The water-blocking structure 84 can be set in either the air inlet 82 or the air outlet 83, depending on the size of the space inside the control box 8a and the installation position of the control box 8a. Alternatively, both the air inlet 82 and the air outlet 83 can be equipped with the water-blocking structure 84. For example, if both the air inlet 82 and the air outlet 83 are equipped with the water-blocking structure 84, then during the operation of the control box 8a, the external gas will first enter the water-blocking chamber 85 through the first connecting port 86, and then enter the first housing 81 through the second connecting port 87. It will flow inside the first housing 81 to absorb the heat emitted by the electronic devices inside the first housing 81 and then be discharged from the air outlet 83. Correspondingly, when the heat inside the first housing 81 is discharged from the air outlet 83, it needs to first enter the water-blocking chamber 85 through the second connecting port 87 and then be discharged from the first connecting port 86.

[0047] When rainwater enters the container, it will drip down to the top of the water-blocking chamber 85, thus preventing some of the rainwater from entering the control box 8a. Even if a small amount of water passes through the first connecting port 86, it will only remain in the water-blocking chamber 85 and will not flow into the first housing 81 to affect the electronic components inside the control box 8a.

[0048] Specifically, the first connecting port 86 can be located on the opposite side of the water-blocking chamber 85, opposite to the second connecting port 87, and the projection of the second connecting port 87 on the side wall of the water-blocking chamber 85 and the first connecting port 86 are spaced apart in the height direction of the control box 8a. Alternatively, the projection of the second connecting port 87 on the side wall of the water-blocking chamber 85 and the first connecting port 86 may partially overlap. This improves the flow efficiency of gas between the first connecting port 86 and the second connecting port 87, and also creates a certain height difference between the bottom of the first connecting port 86 and the bottom of the second connecting port 87. Therefore, even if rainwater enters the water-blocking chamber 85, it cannot enter the interior of the first housing 81 through the second connecting port 87, thus achieving a waterproof effect.

[0049] When the air inlet 82 or the air outlet 83 is not provided with a water-blocking structure 84, it can be directly constructed as a through hole that can connect the inside and outside of the first housing 81.

[0050] Additionally, as shown in Figure 6, a first fan module 88 can be provided inside the first housing 81. The first fan module 88 can accelerate the flow efficiency of gas inside the first housing 81, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect on the control box 8a. Specifically, the first fan module 88 can include one or more first fans. If the air outlet 83 of the first housing 81 has a water-blocking structure 84, the first fan module 88 can cover the second connecting port 87 of the air outlet 83, so that the first fan module 88 can transport the gas inside the first housing 81 to the water-blocking chamber 85 and discharge it from the first connecting port 86, while preventing the gas inside the water-blocking chamber 85 from flowing back. Alternatively, if the air outlet 83 is not provided with a water-blocking structure 84, the air outlet 83 can be constructed as a through hole, and the first fan module 88 can cover the through hole to directly discharge the gas in the first housing 81. It should be noted that the arrangement of multiple first fans can be arranged side by side or adjacent vertically according to the space of the first housing 81, and this disclosure does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0051] Furthermore, a guide structure 89 is provided inside the first housing 81 to guide the flow direction of the gas inside the first housing 81, thereby forming a second heat exchange channel 10 inside the first housing 81. After entering the first housing 81, the gas outside the control box 8a will flow along the second heat exchange channel 10 under the action of the guide structure 89. The second heat exchange channel 10 can be equipped with devices that can dissipate heat, such as the power module 11 and the circuit board 12. The guide structure 89 can concentrate the gas flow in the second heat exchange channel 10, thereby carrying away the heat dissipated by the electronic devices inside the first housing 81, and preventing the external gas from being too dispersed inside the first housing 81, which would affect its heat dissipation effect on the control box 8a.

[0052] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the guide structure 89 can be configured as a baffle assembly. The baffle assembly is located at the top or bottom of the communication position between the air inlet 82 and the first housing 81 and extends toward the interior of the first housing 81 to form a second heat exchange channel 10. In this way, after the gas enters the first housing 81, it will be blocked by one side of the baffle assembly. Thus, under the action of the baffle assembly, the gas flows toward the heat-generating electronic device, thereby achieving the effect of heat dissipation for the electronic device.

[0053] Specifically, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the partition assembly may include a first partition 891 and a second partition 892 connected to the first partition 891. The first partition 891 extends horizontally from the top of the position where the air inlet 82 and the first housing 81 communicate, toward the air outlet 83 of the first housing 81. The second partition 892 is connected to the extended end of the first partition 891 and extends toward the bottom of the first housing 81. That is, the first partition 891 and the second partition 892 form an inverted L-shaped structure. Electronic devices such as a power module 11 or a circuit board 12 may be provided in the area surrounded by the first partition 891 and the second partition 892 and on the outside of the second partition 892. Thus, most of the outside gas will pass through the power module 11 or the circuit board 12 after entering the first housing 81, so as to achieve the heat dissipation effect on the electronic devices in the control box 8a.

[0054] To improve the heat dissipation effect of the power module 11, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the power module 11 may include a connecting rod 1101, a support frame 1102, and a battery body 1103. One end of the connecting rod 1101 is connected to the inner wall of the first housing 81, and the other end is connected to the support frame 1102. The support frame 1102 may be provided with a connection end that can be electrically connected to the battery body 1103, so that the battery body 1103 can supply power to the control box 8a after being placed on the support frame 1102. The setting of the connecting rod 1101 can also create a certain gap between the support frame 1102 and the side wall of the first housing 81, that is, there is a gap between the battery body 1103 and the inner wall of the first housing 81. This allows the gas to dissipate heat on the side wall of the battery body 1103 near the first housing 81 when it flows through the battery body, thus improving the heat dissipation effect of the battery body 1103. To further improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the battery body 1103, the support bracket 1102 can also be provided with multiple heat dissipation holes in the circumference to facilitate the circulation of gas around the support bracket 1102, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0055] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8 to 11, the domain controller 9a may include a second housing 91. The second housing 91 includes an adjacent mounting chamber 92 and a heat exchange chamber 93. The mounting chamber 92 is used to mount the electronic components of the domain controller 9a. The heat exchange chamber 93 is provided with a heat exchange structure 94, an air inlet 95, and an air outlet 96. Since the mounting chamber 92 and the heat exchange chamber 93 of the domain controller 9a are adjacent, the heat emitted by the electronic components in the mounting chamber 92 will be transferred to the heat exchange chamber 93. Meanwhile, the gas outside the second housing 91 will enter the heat exchange chamber 93 through the air inlet 95 and be discharged through the air outlet 96, thereby absorbing the heat in the mounting chamber 92 and dissipating it from the domain controller 9a, thus achieving a heat dissipation effect for the domain controller 9a.

[0056] As shown in Figure 10, the heat exchange structure 94 may include a second fan module 941 and heat exchange fins 942. The air inlet 95 is disposed opposite to the second fan module 941. The heat exchange fins 942 form a heat dissipation channel from the second fan module 941 toward the air outlet 96. The second fan module 941 can draw the gas outside the second housing 91 into the heat exchange chamber 93 and drive the gas to exchange heat through the heat exchange fins 942 before being discharged from the air outlet 96. Since the heat exchange fins 942 can exchange heat with the mounting chamber 92, the gas in the heat exchange chamber 93 will carry the heat on the heat exchange fins 942 out of the heat exchange chamber 93 when it is discharged, thereby achieving heat dissipation of the mounting chamber 92.

[0057] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 8 to 10, a water-retaining groove 97 that is recessed in the horizontal direction can also be provided on the outer wall of the second housing 91. The water-retaining groove 97 includes a bottom wall 971 and a U-shaped side wall that opens downward around the bottom wall 971. The air inlet 95 is located at the top of the bottom wall 971, and the air outlet 96 is located at the bottom of the second housing 91 and faces downward. Because the water-retaining groove 97 is recessed into the interior of the second housing 91, that is, there is a certain gap between the bottom wall 971 of the water-retaining groove 97 and the outer wall of the second housing 91, even if rainwater flows down from the top wall of the second housing 91, it will drip directly instead of entering the heat exchange chamber 93 through the air inlet 95. This ensures the operation of the second fan module 941 in the heat exchange chamber 93.

[0058] The second fan module 941 can also be configured as multiple second fans arranged side by side in the heat exchange chamber 93. The projection of the second fan module 941 and the heat exchange fins 942 on the bottom wall 971 of the tank can cover the projection of the electronic components in the mounting chamber 92 on the bottom wall 971 of the tank. That is, the setting position of the second fan module 941 and the heat exchange fins 942 in the heat exchange chamber 93 corresponds to the setting position of the electronic components in the mounting chamber 92. This allows the heat exchange structure 94 to concentrate heat exchange on areas that are prone to heat generation, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the domain controller 9a.

[0059] It should be noted that, in order to prevent external dust from entering the cabinet 1 and at least some of the electrical components inside the cabinet 1, a dustproof screen is provided on at least one of the first air inlet zone 101, the second air inlet zone 201, the third air inlet zone 401, the first connecting port 86, the second connecting port 87, the air inlet 95, and the air outlet 96.

[0060] In summary, this disclosure exemplarily illustrates the heat dissipation process of a shipping container:

[0061] During the operation of the container, the exhaust fan module 1023 of the exhaust mechanism 102 is also in operation, so it can exhaust the gas inside the container. As a result, a large amount of low-temperature gas will continuously enter the container from outside the container in the first air inlet zone 101, the second air inlet zone 201 and the third air inlet zone 401. In this process, the gas entering the cabinet 1 from the first air inlet zone 101 passes through the electrical components that can dissipate heat, such as the control box 8a, the domain controller 9a, and the motor of the transmission mechanism, located in the transmission channel 103 as it flows to the air outlet mechanism 102. The low-temperature gas absorbs the heat from these electrical components and is discharged from the cabinet under the action of the air outlet mechanism 102, thereby achieving the effect of cooling these electrical components. The gas entering the cabinet 1 from the second air inlet zone 201 passes through the electrical components of the lifting platform module 2 as it flows through the first heat exchange channel 7 to absorb its heat. After entering the transmission channel 103 from the first heat exchange channel 7, it absorbs the heat from the electrical components in the transmission channel 103 and is finally discharged from the cabinet under the action of the air outlet mechanism 102. The gas entering the cabinet 1 from the third air inlet zone 401 passes through the electrical components of the top cover assembly as it flows to the air outlet mechanism 102, thereby absorbing the heat from the electrical components and is finally discharged from the cabinet under the action of the air outlet mechanism 102. Based on this, under the action of the first air inlet zone 101, the second air inlet zone 201, the third air inlet zone 401 and the air outlet mechanism 102, the container of this disclosure can efficiently dissipate heat from the electrical components of each module located therein, thereby keeping the operating temperature of the container within the normal operating range and ensuring the normal operation of the container.

[0062] Furthermore, the control box 8a and domain controller 9a located inside the container also have excellent heat dissipation structures. Specifically, after entering the first housing 81, the gas outside the control box 8a is concentrated in the second heat exchange channel 10 by the guide structure 89, thereby dissipating heat from the main heat-generating electronic components in the control box 8a and ensuring its normal operation. Similarly, the second fan module 941 and heat exchange fins 942 in the heat exchange chamber 93 of the domain controller 9a guide the gas outside the domain controller 9a from the air inlet 95 into the heat exchange chamber 93 to exchange heat with the heat exchange fins 942, thus achieving heat dissipation for the electronic components within the mounting chamber 92 and ensuring the normal operation of the domain controller 9a. Based on this, in addition to the effective heat dissipation of each module, the container of this disclosure also provides excellent heat dissipation for other electrical components located within it.

[0063] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0064] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0065] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A shipping container, characterized in that, include: The cabinet has a first air inlet area and an air outlet mechanism on its side wall, with the first air inlet area located below the air outlet mechanism. The take-off and landing platform module is located at the top of the cabinet and is used for drone landing. A second air intake area is arranged around the take-off and landing platform module. Compartment modules, installed on the side walls of the cabinet, are used to store goods; as well as A transmission mechanism is installed in the transmission channel inside the cabinet and is used to transfer the goods between the lifting platform module and the compartment module. The first air inlet area and the second air inlet area are both connected to the air outlet mechanism through the transmission channel.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container also includes a transmission port located on the top of the container and a top cover assembly that can be opened and closed at the transmission port. A third air inlet area is provided around the top cover assembly, and the third air inlet area is connected to the air outlet mechanism through the transmission channel.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the cabinet is provided with an extension frame extending outward from the cabinet. The lifting platform module is at least partially disposed on the extension frame. An extension shell is connected to the outside of the extension frame. A first heat exchange channel is formed between the lifting platform module and the extension shell, which is connected to the transmission channel.

4. The container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cabinet's sidewalls include opposing front and rear walls. The compartment module is disposed on the front wall. The extension rack is at least partially disposed on the front wall and located above the compartment module. The top cover assembly is disposed above the transmission channel. The first air inlet area and the air outlet mechanism are disposed on the rear wall.

5. The container according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, A first heat exchange component is provided between the air outlet mechanism and the first air inlet zone, and a second heat exchange component is provided between the air outlet mechanism and the top of the cabinet. The first heat exchange component includes one of a control box and a domain controller, and the second heat exchange component includes the other of the control box and the domain controller.

6. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control box includes a first housing, on which air inlets and air outlets are provided on opposite sides in a horizontal first direction.

7. The container according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least one of the air inlet and the air outlet includes a water-blocking structure, the water-blocking structure being connected to the outer side wall of the first housing and having a water-blocking chamber extending outward from the first housing; The side wall of the water-blocking structure is provided with a first communication port for connecting the inside and outside of the water-blocking chamber, and the side wall of the first housing is formed with a second communication port for connecting the water-blocking chamber and the first housing. The first communication port is located closer to the bottom of the water-blocking chamber than the second communication port.

8. The container according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first fan module is disposed inside the first housing.

9. The container according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first housing is provided with a guide structure for guiding the flow direction of the gas inside the first housing, so as to form a second heat exchange channel inside the first housing.

10. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The domain controller includes a second housing, which includes an adjacent mounting chamber and a heat exchange chamber. The mounting chamber is used to mount the electronic components of the domain controller, and the heat exchange chamber is provided with a heat exchange structure, an air inlet, and an air outlet.

11. The container according to claim 10, characterized in that, The heat exchange structure includes a second fan module and heat exchange fins. The air inlet is disposed opposite to the second fan module, and the heat exchange fins form a heat dissipation channel from the second fan module toward the air outlet.

12. The container according to claim 10, characterized in that, The outer wall of the second housing is provided with a water-retaining groove that is recessed in the horizontal direction. The water-retaining groove includes a bottom wall and a U-shaped side wall that opens downward around the bottom wall. The air inlet is located at the top of the bottom wall and the air outlet is located at the bottom of the second housing and faces downward.

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