Container

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a container, comprising a container body, a landing platform module, a grid module, and an extension frame, wherein the landing platform module is used for an unmanned aerial vehicle to land; the grid module is arranged on the front wall of the container body and is used for accessing goods; and the extension frame is arranged at the top end of the container body and extends beyond the container body, and the landing platform module is at least partially arranged on the extension frame, wherein the bottom of the extension frame is connected to an extension housing, the top of the extension frame is connected to a top housing, a mounting cavity is formed between the extension housing and one of the landing platform module and the top housing, and an antenna module is arranged in the mounting cavity.

Description

Container

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411539365.1, filed with the Chinese Patent Office 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 then users can pick them up at a convenient time according to their own situation; or, users can store goods in delivery lockers and then have them sent out by drones, thereby improving the efficiency of receiving and sending goods. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a container that can protect the antenna module and avoid affecting the flight of the drone.

[0005] This disclosure provides a container, comprising: a container body; a landing platform module for landing a drone; a compartment module disposed on the front wall of the container body for storing and retrieving goods; and an extension frame disposed at the top of the container body and extending outward from the container body, wherein the landing platform module is at least partially disposed on the extension frame; wherein, the bottom of the extension frame is connected to an extension shell, the top of the extension frame is connected to a top shell, and at least one of the landing platform module and the top shell forms an installation chamber with the extension shell, wherein an antenna module is disposed in the installation chamber.

[0006] In one feasible implementation, the container further includes a transmission mechanism disposed within a transmission channel inside the container. The transmission channel has multiple temporary storage positions, each of which is equipped with a cargo mount. The cargo mount is used to mount the cargo, and the transmission mechanism is used to transfer the cargo between any two of the landing platform module, the cargo mount, and the compartment module.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the temporary storage location is located on the side wall of the cabinet adjacent to the front wall.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the temporary storage location is located on the rear wall opposite the front wall.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the temporary storage location is disposed on the front wall and is located above and below the grid module at least one of the two.

[0010] In one feasible implementation, the side wall of the cabinet adjacent to the front wall includes a first side wall and a second side wall, the transmission mechanism is connected to the first side wall, and at least one temporary storage position is provided on the second side wall.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, the cargo mounting includes a support portion and a connecting portion connected together, the support portion having a limiting groove for mounting the cargo, and the connecting portion being connected to the cabinet body.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the cabinet includes a frame structure comprising a plurality of frames detachably connected in the height direction, to which the goods are attached.

[0013] In one feasible implementation, the cabinet includes a frame structure, on which a mounting bracket is provided, and the cargo is attached to the mounting bracket via a weighing sensor.

[0014] In one feasible implementation, the extension rack includes a first extension rack, a second extension rack, and a third extension rack. One end of the first extension rack is connected to the cabinet, and the other end extends in a direction away from the cabinet. The second extension rack is vertically or obliquely connected to at least one of the first extension racks. The third extension rack overlaps at least one of the first and second extension racks.

[0015] In one possible implementation, at least a portion of the bottom wall of the extension frame extends in a curved manner, and the bottom wall of the extension frame is connected to an extension shell.

[0016] In one feasible implementation, the bottom of the cabinet includes an openable base plate; wherein the base plate is hinged or detachably connected to the bottom end of the cabinet.

[0017] In one feasible implementation, the base plate is configured as a foldable base plate.

[0018] Through the above technical solution, the container disclosed herein, by setting an extension frame on the top of the container, not only provides stable support for the take-off and landing platform module, but also, together with the extension shell, top shell, or take-off and landing platform module, forms a mounting chamber for installing the antenna module. The antenna module is located within the mounting chamber, achieving the effect of a concealed antenna module, improving the container's aesthetics, and allowing the container to effectively protect the antenna module through the mounting chamber, preventing damage from external forces. Furthermore, it also avoids affecting the take-off and landing of drones. In addition, since the mounting chamber is located at the top of the container and has relatively few electrical components and structures inside and around it, placing the antenna module within the mounting chamber ensures signal strength and coverage. Based on this, it guarantees the antenna module's lifespan and the stability of its signal transmission and reception, reduces interference with drone flight, and improves the efficiency of loading and unloading goods within the container.

[0019] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the container provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure at point B in Figure 1;

[0023] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the cabinet body and compartment modules of the container provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 is a magnified view of part A in Figure 3;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the cargo mounting structure provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bag of goods provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical gripper provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Cabinet body; 101-Front wall; 102-Side wall; 1021-First side wall; 1022-Second side wall; 103-Rear wall; 104-Frame structure; 1041-Frame body; 2-Lifting and lowering platform module; 3-Compartment module; 31-Compartment unit; 4-Transmission channel; 5-Temporary storage position; 6-Cargo mounting; 61-Bearing part; 611-Limiting groove; 6111-First transition part; 6112-Second transition part; 6113-Temporary cargo storage part; 62-Connecting part; 63-Clearing space; 7-Mounting bracket; 71-Connecting frame; 72-Mounting bracket; 8-Weighing sensor; 9-Extension frame; 9 1-First extension frame; 911-First connecting side; 912-Second connecting side; 913-Mounting hole; 914-First frame; 915-Second frame; 92-Second extension frame; 93-Third extension frame; 94-Connector; 95-Weight reduction hole; 10-Extension shell; 11-Base plate; 12-Mounting chamber; 13-Antenna module; 14-Mechanical gripper; 141-Bearing rod; 142-Bearing area; 15-Bag body; 16-Handle; 161-Limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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, the "upper" and "lower" of the container during normal use, as shown in Figures 1 and 3. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the "inner" and "outer" relative to the contour of the corresponding component itself. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," 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.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, this disclosure provides a container, including a container body 1, a landing platform module 2, a compartment module 3, and an extension frame 9. The landing platform module 2 is used for landing of drones. The compartment module 3 is disposed on the front wall 101 of the container body 1 and is used for storing and retrieving goods. The extension frame is disposed at the top of the container body 1 and extends outward from the container body 1. The landing platform module 2 is at least partially disposed on the extension frame 9. The bottom of the extension frame 9 is connected to an extension shell 10, and the top of the extension frame 9 is connected to a top shell. At least one of the landing platform module 2 and the top shell and the extension shell 10 form an installation chamber 12. An antenna module 13 is disposed in the installation chamber 12.

[0032] The extension rack 9 increases the space at the top of the container, facilitating the installation of modules and components such as the lifting platform module 2. Furthermore, since part of the lifting platform module 2 can also be connected to the extension rack 9, this increases the connection area of ​​the lifting platform module 2, ensuring the stability of the lifting platform module 2 after it is installed at the top of the container 1.

[0033] In addition, the extension frame 9 can form a mounting chamber 12 for mounting the antenna module 13 with at least one of the extension housing 10, the top housing and the landing platform module 2. This allows the mounting chamber 12 to effectively protect the antenna module 13. For example, in the event of strong winds or heavy rain, the mounting chamber 12 will prevent wind or other external forces from acting on the antenna module 13, thereby preventing the antenna module 13 from being damaged by external forces and improving the service life of the antenna module 13.

[0034] Furthermore, the mounting chamber 12 is located at the top of the cabinet 1, and its internal electrical components and structures are relatively fewer compared to those inside the cabinet 1. Therefore, the antenna module 13, after being installed in the mounting chamber 12, can improve its signal strength and signal range, ensuring communication efficiency. For example, the antenna module 13 can be installed at the bottom of the top housing to connect with the domain controller located inside the cabinet 1, thereby enabling the domain controller and the user to access the network and achieve data communication. For example, the domain controller can identify the user's identity information so that the user can retrieve the corresponding goods in the compartment module 3.

[0035] In addition, the fact that the antenna module 13 is located inside the mounting chamber 12 also enables it to achieve a concealed design, improving the overall aesthetics of the container.

[0036] In addition, the space expanded by the extension frame 9, such as the installation chamber 12, is used to install the antenna module, which increases the overall integration of the container equipment.

[0037] In addition, the antenna module 13 is located inside the mounting chamber 12, which can also avoid affecting the landing or takeoff of the drone and prevent the two from colliding and damaging each other.

[0038] In some embodiments, the antenna module 13 may be connected to at least one of the extension frame 9, the top housing, the extension housing 10, and the landing platform module 2, and may be connected in any suitable manner, such as by fastener connection, bonding, or welding.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the extension frame 9 may include a first extension frame 91, a second extension frame 92, and a third extension frame 93. One end of the first extension frame 91 is connected to the cabinet 1, and the other end extends away from the cabinet 1. The second extension frame 92 is vertically or obliquely connected to at least one of the first extension frames 91. The third extension frame 93 overlaps on at least one of the first extension frame 91 and the second extension frame 92. That is, the first extension frame 91 can extend towards the front of the cabinet 1 and the left and right sides of the cabinet 1, thereby increasing the area of ​​the top of the container to a certain extent, so as to facilitate the arrangement of the lifting platform module 2 and the antenna module 13. The second extension frame 92 can extend around the first extension frame 91, thereby improving the stability of the components supported by the extension frame 9. The third extension frame 93 overlaps on the first extension frame 91 and the second extension frame 92, which can further improve the stability of the components supported by the extension frame 9 while also ensuring the connection strength of the first extension frame 91 and the second extension frame 92. Furthermore, the addition of a second extension frame 92 and a third extension frame 93 provides a stable arrangement space for the antenna module 13. Thus, the design of the extension frame 9 ensures the stability of the structure, expands the top area of ​​the container, and provides space for installing the antenna module 13.

[0040] The first extension frame 91 may include a first connecting side 911 and a second connecting side 912 in an L-shaped structure. The first connecting side 911 is used to connect with the frame structure 104 of the cabinet 1, and the second connecting side 912 is used to connect with the components supported above it. Multiple spaced mounting holes 913 may be provided on the first connecting side 911 and the second connecting side 912. The mounting holes 913 can be connected to the corresponding connecting structure of the first extension frame 91 under the action of bolts or screws and other locking parts, thereby ensuring the stability of the extension frame 9 after connection.

[0041] In addition, due to the limited space of the installation location of the extension rack 9, the first extension rack 91 may also include a first frame 914 and a second frame 915 extending outward toward the cabinet 1. The first frame 914 is connected to the cabinet 1, and the second frame 915 is connected to the end of the first frame 914 away from the cabinet 1. The connection between the first frame 914 and the second frame 915 is a stepped structure, thereby allowing the first extension rack 91 to avoid other components or structures on the container to a certain extent.

[0042] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, at least a portion of the bottom wall of the extension frame 9 extends in a curved shape, and the bottom wall of the extension frame 9 is connected to the extension housing 10. The bottom of the extension frame 9 may be provided with multiple connecting parts 94, such as bolts, screws, or snap-fit ​​structures, spaced apart along its extension direction, to connect with the extension housing 10. Because the extension frame 9 extends in a curved shape, the extension housing 10, after being connected to the extension frame 9, will also be curved, thereby improving the aesthetics of the container to a certain extent.

[0043] Understandably, in order to reduce the weight of the extension frame 9, the extension frame 9 may also be provided with multiple weight-reducing holes 95 without affecting its own structural strength.

[0044] In some implementations, goods are temporarily stored in the compartment module 3 of the container until the user retrieves them or the drone ships them. However, as orders increase, the storage capacity of the compartment module 3 may not be able to meet the growing number of goods to be received and sent, thus affecting the efficiency of receiving and sending goods.

[0045] Therefore, in the embodiments of this disclosure, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, the container may further include a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is disposed in the transmission channel 4 inside the container 1. The transmission channel 4 is provided with a plurality of temporary storage positions 5. Each temporary storage position 5 is provided with a cargo mounting 6. The cargo mounting 6 is used to mount cargo. The transmission mechanism is used to transfer cargo between any two of the lifting platform module 2, the cargo mounting 6 and the compartment module 3.

[0046] The transmission mechanism can be constructed in any suitable manner. For example, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the transmission mechanism in the transmission channel 4 may include a guide rail arranged in the height direction inside the cabinet 1, an RGV trolley that can move on the guide rail, a robotic arm arranged on the RGV trolley, and a mechanical gripper 14 arranged on the robotic arm. Specifically, the mechanical gripper 14 may be provided with two oppositely arranged support rods 141 that can move closer or further away from each other by a drive unit such as a motor. The support rods 141 are provided with a support area 142. The goods may include a bag body 15 and a handle 16 detachably connected to the bag body 15. The handle 16 is provided with a limiting part 161 that can cooperate with the support area 142.

[0047] For example, when the conveying mechanism picks up goods, the two support rods 141 first pass through the handle 16 and move away from each other until the support area 142 on the support rod 141 and the limiting part 161 on the handle 16 cooperate with each other. Thus, the mechanical gripper 14 can provide effective support for the goods, thereby ensuring that the mechanical gripper 14 and the goods can be stably connected together. Then the mechanical gripper 14 moves to remove the goods from the goods hanger 6. Correspondingly, when the conveying mechanism needs to place the goods on the goods hanger 6, the mechanical gripper 14 pulls the goods closer to the goods hanger 6. Then the two support rods 141 of the mechanical gripper 14 move closer to each other, so that the support rod 141 separates from the limiting part 161. The handle 16 will also detach from the mechanical gripper 14 and finally hang on the goods hanger 6, thereby realizing the picking up and placing of goods.

[0048] For example, taking the container for receiving goods from a drone as an example, after the drone delivers the goods to the take-off and landing platform module 2, the RGV trolley of the transmission mechanism moves on the guide rail to a position close to the top of the container 1, so that the mechanical gripper 14 can extend from the transmission channel 4 and connect with the handle 16 of the goods. Then the mechanical gripper 14 can return to the transmission channel 4 with the goods. When the compartment module 3 still has spare compartment units 31, the mechanical gripper 14 will transfer the goods to the corresponding compartment unit 31 and the goods hanger 6 to wait for the user to pick up the goods. When the compartment module 3 is full of goods, the mechanical gripper 14 can transfer the goods to the temporary storage position 5 and the goods hanger 6 until a user picks up the goods from the compartment unit 31. Only then will the mechanical gripper 14 transfer the goods back to the compartment module 3. Based on this, the present disclosure can increase the storage capacity of the container to a certain extent, so as to alleviate the problem that the storage capacity of the container cannot meet the number of goods to be stored to a certain extent, thereby improving the efficiency of receiving and sending goods.

[0049] In the embodiments of this disclosure, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, the specific location of the temporary storage position 5 can be appropriately adjusted according to the installation position of each component in the cabinet 1, so as to avoid the temporary storage position 5 affecting the installation and use of other components. For example, the temporary storage position 5 can be set on the side wall 102 adjacent to the front wall 101 of the cabinet 1, or on the rear wall 103 opposite to the front wall 101, or on the front wall 101 and located above and below the grid module 3, at least one of them. When the temporary storage position 5 is located on at least one of the side wall 102 and the rear wall 103 of the cabinet 1, multiple temporary storage positions 5 can be set to correspond to the grid units 31 on the grid module 3. For example, multiple temporary storage positions 5 can be set at intervals in the height direction of the cabinet 1, and one temporary storage position 5 can correspond to one grid unit 31 of the grid module 3 or to a grid unit group formed by multiple grid units 31 arranged side by side in the same height direction of the grid module 3. In this way, during the process of transferring goods from the temporary storage position 5 to the grid module 3, the mechanical gripper 14 can operate at the same height as much as possible without moving up and down on the track, thus improving the efficiency of goods transfer.

[0050] When the temporary storage position 5 is set above or below the compartment module 3, due to the limited space of the cabinet 1 in the height direction, multiple temporary storage positions 5 can be set side by side at the same horizontal height to reduce the impact on the setting height of the cabinet 1 while maximizing the number of temporary storage positions 5.

[0051] The configuration and location of the aforementioned temporary storage positions 5 can be arbitrarily combined and arranged according to the site conditions, so as to set up as many as possible without affecting other modules and components of the container, thereby maximizing the storage capacity of the container and ensuring the efficiency of receiving and dispatching the container.

[0052] Additionally, it should be noted that the front wall 101, rear wall 103, and side wall 102 of cabinet 1 can refer to the panel-like wall surface of cabinet 1, or to the frame 1041 used to install the panel-like wall surface.

[0053] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, the side wall 102 of the cabinet 1 adjacent to the front wall 101 includes a first side wall 1021 and a second side wall 1022. The transmission mechanism is connected to the first side wall 1021, and at least one temporary storage position 5 is provided on the second side wall 1022. That is, the transmission mechanism and the temporary storage position 5 are positioned opposite each other, so that the first side wall 1021 and the second side wall 1022 can provide reliable support for the transmission mechanism and the temporary storage position 5 respectively. The first side wall 1021 and the second side wall 1022 form the transmission channel 4 of the cabinet 1. Since the space in the transmission channel 4 of the cabinet 1 is large and there are no redundant parts, it is also convenient for the mechanical gripper 14 of the transmission mechanism to transport goods between the temporary storage position 5, the compartment module 3, and the lifting platform module 2, thereby improving the efficiency of goods transfer.

[0054] In the embodiments of this disclosure, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, the cargo mounting 6 may include a support portion 61 and a connecting portion 62 connected to each other. The support portion 61 has a limiting groove 611 for mounting cargo, and the connecting portion 62 is connected to the cabinet body 1. Specifically, the connecting part 62 can be constructed as a U-shaped structure with the opening facing downwards. The bearing part 61 is disposed at both ends of the connecting part 62, and the limiting groove 611 can include a first transition part 6111, a second transition part 6112, and a cargo storage part 6113 for connecting the first transition part 6111 and the second transition part 6112. Since the connecting part 62 is constructed as a U-shaped structure with the opening facing downwards, a clearance space 63 for storing and retrieving goods can be formed above the first transition part 6111, the second transition part 6112, and the cargo storage part 6113. Furthermore, the limiting groove 611 formed by the first transition part 6111, the second transition part 6112, and the cargo storage part 6113 is approximately a V-shaped structure. This allows the first transition part 6111 and the second transition part 6112 to guide the handle 16 of the goods to move to the cargo storage part 6113 when the transmission mechanism transports the goods to the cargo hanger 6, thereby moving the goods to the cargo hanger 6.

[0055] For example, the cargo mounting 6 of this disclosure can be set in the temporary storage position 5 of the cabinet 1 or on the grid module 3, so as to facilitate the transfer mechanism to transfer cargo between the temporary storage position 5 and the grid module 3. After the drone transports the cargo to the take-off and landing platform module 2, the transfer mechanism removes the cargo from the drone. If there are still other grid units 31 in the grid module 3 that have not been filled with cargo, the mechanical gripper 14 of the transfer mechanism can place the cargo on the cargo mounting 6 of the grid module 3. If the grid module 3 is full of cargo, the mechanical gripper 14 will place the cargo on the cargo mounting 6 of the temporary storage position 5 until there is an empty grid unit 31 in the grid module 3, at which point the transfer mechanism will stop. The goods are then transferred to the compartment module 3. During the process of the transfer mechanism transferring the goods to the cargo hanger 6, the mechanical gripper 14 will send the goods to the upper part of the limiting groove 611 of the cargo hanger 6 or make the handle 16 abut against one of the first transition part 6111, the second transition part 6112 and the cargo storage part 6113. Then, the two bearing areas 142 of the mechanical gripper 14 will come closer to each other, so that the bearing area 142 can separate from the limiting part 161, and the handle 16 will also detach from the mechanical gripper 14, and finally slide down into the cargo storage part 6113 of the cargo hanger 6 under the action of the first transition part 6111 or the second transition part 6112, thereby realizing the storage of goods.

[0056] The connecting part 62 of the cargo mount 6 can be connected to the cabinet 1 by locking parts such as screws or bolts, so as to ensure the stability of the cargo mount 6 after it is connected to the cabinet 1. It can also be connected to the cabinet 1 by threaded connection, snap-fit ​​or plug-in, so as to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the cargo mount 6.

[0057] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, the container 1 may include a frame structure 104, which includes multiple detachable frames 1041 connected in the height direction. The cargo hanger 6 is connected to the frame 1041. The multiple detachable frames 1041 allow the container height to be adjusted according to the installation conditions and usage requirements on site. This makes more effective use of the vertical space of the installation site, which can increase the storage capacity of goods and improve the efficiency of receiving and dispatching goods to a certain extent. In addition, the detachable frames 1041 can also improve the flexibility of the container during transportation. That is, the container can be disassembled into multiple separate frames 1041 before transportation, and then assembled into a complete container after being transported to the predetermined location. Thus, it is not necessary to transport the large frame 1041 separately, which improves the efficiency of transporting the container.

[0058] The multiple frames 1041 of the container can be connected in various ways. For example, taking the connection between two frames 1041 as an example, one frame 1041 may have a first connecting hole at its top and the other frame 1041 may have a second connecting hole at its bottom. When connecting the two frames 1041, the positions of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole can be aligned, and then they can be connected by fasteners such as bolts or screws. Alternatively, the top of one frame 1041 may have a slot and a first through hole provided on the periphery of the slot, and the bottom of the other frame 1041 may have a plug-in part and a second through hole provided on the periphery of the plug-in part. The two frames 1041 can be initially connected and positioned by inserting the plug-in part into the slot, so that the first through hole and the second through hole correspond to each other, and then they can be connected by fasteners such as bolts or screws, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the frames 1041.

[0059] In the embodiments of this disclosure, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, the cabinet 1 may include a frame structure 104, on which a mounting bracket 7 is provided. A cargo hanger 6 is connected to the mounting bracket 7 via a weighing sensor 8. That is, the mounting position of the mounting bracket 7 forms a temporary storage position 5. The weighing sensor 8 can detect whether cargo is hung on the cargo hanger 6. When there is cargo on the cargo hanger 6, the weighing sensor 8 can detect a change in the weight of the cargo hanger 6. Therefore, it can convert the detected weight change into a change in electrical signal and transmit it to a backend component such as a controller to determine whether cargo is stored on the cargo hanger 6. For example, when the weighing sensor 8 detects a large weight on the cargo hanger 6, it indicates that cargo is stored on the cargo hanger 6; while when the weighing sensor 8 detects a decrease in the weight of the cargo hanger 6 or that it remains at the initial weight, it indicates that no cargo is stored on the cargo hanger 6.

[0060] Understandably, the weighing sensor 8 can also monitor for accidental drops of goods. For example, when the mounting brackets 7 are spaced apart in the height direction of the frame structure 104, if the weight of the weighing sensor 8 on the upper mounting bracket 7 decreases while the weight of the weighing sensor 8 on the lower mounting bracket 7 increases, it is possible that the goods stored on the cargo hanger 6 on the upper mounting bracket 7 have fallen onto the lower mounting bracket 7. In this case, the weighing sensor 8 can detect the signal of weight change and transmit it to a controller, such as a back-end controller, for warning purposes.

[0061] Additionally, the mounting bracket 7 may include a connecting frame 71 and a mounting bracket 72 connected to the connecting frame 71. The connecting frame 71 is used to connect to the frame structure 104 via fasteners such as bolts or screws, and the mounting bracket 72 is used to connect to the weighing sensor 8. The connecting frame 71 may have different structures depending on its connection position with the frame structure 104. For example, when the connecting frame 71 is connected to the side wall 102 of the frame structure 104, it may be directly constructed as a frame or rod extending toward the interior of the cabinet 1. When the connecting frame 71 is connected to the corner of the frame structure 104, it may be constructed as an L-shaped plate structure to fit against the inner wall of the corner of the frame structure 104, and then extend toward the interior of the cabinet 1. This can improve the stability of the mounting bracket 7 after it is connected to the frame structure 104.

[0062] In addition, the extension direction of the mounting bracket 7 can be adjusted adaptively according to the actual installation situation. For example, among the multiple mounting brackets 7 spaced apart in the height direction of the frame structure 104, if the distance between two adjacent mounting brackets 7 is large enough, that is, when goods are stored on the goods hanger 6 of the upper mounting bracket 7, the goods will not affect the access to goods on the goods hanger 6 of the lower mounting bracket 7, then the connecting frame 71 of the mounting bracket 7 can extend horizontally. However, when the distance between two adjacent mounting brackets 7 is insufficient, that is, the goods on the goods hanger 6 of the upper mounting bracket 7 will affect the access to goods on the goods hanger 6 of the lower mounting bracket 7, then the connecting frame 71 of the mounting bracket 7 can extend inclined towards the top or bottom of the cabinet 1, thereby increasing the distance between two adjacent mounting brackets 7 and avoiding mutual interference.

[0063] In addition, it should be noted that in order to ensure the stability of the goods after they are stored on the goods hanger 6, the mounting rack 72 can extend horizontally toward the interior of the cabinet 1.

[0064] In embodiments of this disclosure, as shown in FIG1, the bottom of the cabinet 1 may include an openable base plate 11; wherein the base plate 11 is hinged or detachably connected to the bottom end of the cabinet 1; the base plate 11 may be constructed as a foldable base plate 11. The base plate 11 is normally in a closed state, which can prevent organisms from the outside of the cabinet from entering the cabinet 1 through the gaps at the bottom of the cabinet and causing damage to the cabinet 1, thereby providing a certain degree of protection for the cabinet. When the cabinet needs to be repaired or parts replaced, the staff can open the base plate 11, so that when entering the cabinet to work, there is no need to step on the base plate 11, thereby improving the work efficiency during repair or parts replacement.

[0065] In summary, this disclosure exemplarily illustrates the process of receiving goods from a container.

[0066] When the drone transfers cargo to the take-off and landing platform module 2, the cargo hanger 6 of the compartment module 3 can determine whether there are still usable compartment units 31 in the compartment module 3 based on the data reflected by the weighing sensor 8. If all compartment units 31 of the compartment module 3 are full of cargo, the conveying mechanism will transfer the cargo to the temporary storage position 5 through the mechanical gripper 14, that is, place the cargo on the cargo hanger 6 on the mounting bracket 7. After the user takes the cargo from the compartment unit 31 of the compartment module 3, the mechanical gripper 14 will take the cargo located in the temporary storage position 5 and transfer it to the compartment unit 31 that is not loaded with cargo. Based on this, the temporary storage position 5 of this disclosure can increase the storage capacity of the container to a certain extent, so as to alleviate the problem that the storage capacity of the container cannot meet the number of goods to be stored to a certain extent, thereby improving the efficiency of cargo receiving and dispatching.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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: Cabinet; The take-off and landing platform module is used for drone landing; A compartment module is installed on the front wall of the cabinet for storing and retrieving goods; as well as An extension frame is provided at the top of the cabinet and extends outward from the cabinet, and the lifting platform module is at least partially provided on the extension frame; The bottom of the extension frame is connected to an extension shell, and the top of the extension frame is connected to a top shell. At least one of the landing platform module and the top shell forms an installation chamber with the extension shell, and an antenna module is disposed in the installation chamber.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container also includes a conveying mechanism; The transmission mechanism is located within the transmission channel of the cabinet. The transmission channel has multiple temporary storage positions, each of which is equipped with a cargo mount. The cargo mount is used to mount the cargo, and the transmission mechanism is used to transfer the cargo between any two of the landing platform module, the cargo mount, and the compartment module.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The temporary storage location is set in one or more of the following positions: The side wall of the cabinet adjacent to the front wall; The rear wall opposite to the front wall; The front wall is located above and below at least one of the grid module.

4. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cabinet's sidewalls adjacent to the front wall include a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the transmission mechanism is connected to the first sidewall, and at least one temporary storage position is provided on the second sidewall.

5. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cargo mounting includes a support part and a connecting part connected to each other. The support part has a limiting groove for mounting the cargo, and the connecting part is connected to the cabinet.

6. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cabinet includes a frame structure, which includes multiple frames that are detachably connected in the height direction, and the goods are attached to the frames.

7. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cabinet includes a frame structure, on which mounting brackets are provided, and the cargo is attached to the mounting brackets via a weighing sensor.

8. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension rack includes a first extension rack, a second extension rack, and a third extension rack. One end of the first extension rack is connected to the cabinet body, and the other end extends away from the cabinet body. The second extension rack is vertically or obliquely connected to at least one of the first extension racks. The third extension rack overlaps on at least one of the first extension rack and the second extension rack.

9. The container according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, At least a portion of the bottom wall of the extension frame extends in a curved manner, and the bottom wall of the extension frame is connected to the extension shell.

10. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cabinet includes an openable base plate; The base plate is hinged or detachably connected to the bottom end of the cabinet.

11. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cabinet includes a foldable base plate.

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