Item docking mechanism and container

Abstract

An item docking mechanism (3) and a container. The item docking mechanism comprises a housing (31), a docking member (32), and a power member (33). The housing is provided with a first end (311) and a second end (312) opposite to each other; the docking member is mounted at the first end, and the docking member comprises a driving portion (321) and two execution portions (322); the driving portion is configured to drive the two execution portions to move toward or away from each other; each execution portion comprises a mounting rod (3221) and a hoisting portion (320) arranged at the end of the mounting rod away from the housing; and the power member is connected to the docking member and configured to drive the docking member to dock with an item (1).

Description

Goods transfer facilities and containers

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This disclosure claims priority to two Chinese patent applications filed with the Chinese Patent Office on July 11, 2025, with application number 202521469724.0, entitled "Article Transfer Mechanism and Container", and on April 18, 2025, with application number 202520748875.3, also entitled "Article Transfer Mechanism and Container", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to the field of cargo transfer technology, specifically to an article transfer mechanism and a container. Background Technology

[0004] A goods transfer mechanism is used to receive goods and transport them to a designated location. In related technologies, during the hoisting and transportation of goods, the goods transfer mechanism is prone to hoisting failures and goods falling, affecting the transport of goods. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an article transfer mechanism and container to at least partially overcome the problems existing in the related art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides an article receiving mechanism, comprising:

[0007] The housing has a first end and a second end opposite to each other.

[0008] A connector, installed at the first end, includes a drive unit and two actuators. The drive unit drives the two actuators to move closer to or further away from each other. Each actuator includes a mounting rod and a lifting part disposed at the end of the mounting rod away from the housing.

[0009] A power component, connected to the connecting component, is used to drive the connecting component to connect the item.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the housing has an internal receiving cavity, and the second end is provided with a mounting port communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0011] The power component is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the power output end of the power component extends out of the receiving cavity in the direction of the connecting component;

[0012] The item receiving mechanism also includes:

[0013] A waterproof component, installed at the second end, is used to seal the mounting opening; and

[0014] An adapter is installed at the second end for connection to the drive mechanism.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the second end is provided with a groove around the mounting opening, and the waterproof component is disposed in the groove.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the waterproof component includes a cover and a sealing ring, the cover being used to close the mounting opening, and the cover being sealed to the bottom wall of the groove by the sealing ring; or,

[0017] The waterproof component includes a cover body for sealing the mounting opening. The cover body is a compressible component and is embedded in the groove.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the article receiving mechanism further includes at least two positioning pins, the second end is provided with at least two first positioning holes, the adapter is provided with a second positioning hole, and the positioning pins are used to connect the first positioning holes with the corresponding second positioning holes; and / or,

[0019] The item connection mechanism also includes a threaded fastener, the second end is provided with a mounting hole, the adapter is provided with a threaded hole, and the threaded fastener is used to connect the mounting hole and the threaded hole.

[0020] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the housing is provided with an electrical connection port, and the article receiving mechanism further includes an electrical connector, which is installed in the electrical connection port and is adapted to be electrically connected to the drive mechanism via a cable.

[0021] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the electrical connector includes a waterproof joint, which is sealed and fixedly connected to the electrical connection port. The cable passes through the waterproof joint and is used to electrically connect the power component and the drive mechanism; or,

[0022] The electrical connector includes a waterproof connector, which is sealed to the electrical connection port. One end of the waterproof connector is disposed in the receiving cavity for electrical connection with the power component, and the other end is disposed on the outside of the housing for connection with the drive mechanism.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing connected together, wherein the end of the first housing away from the second housing is the first end, and the end of the second housing away from the first housing is the second end;

[0024] The first housing has one of a first positioning part and a second positioning part at one end near the second housing, and the second housing has the other of a first positioning part and a second positioning part at one end near the first housing.

[0025] The first positioning part and the second positioning part are inserted into each other.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the hoisting part includes a guide block and a stop block disposed on the mounting rod, the guide block and the stop block being arranged at intervals along the length direction of the mounting rod, and a clamping position being formed between the guide block and the stop block.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the guide blocks has a top slope and a side slope, wherein the side slope of one of the guide blocks is disposed on the side of the guide block opposite to the other guide block;

[0028] In the direction of the interval between the two actuators, the distance between the front ends of the side slopes on the two guide blocks is less than the distance between the rear ends of the side slopes on the two guide blocks.

[0029] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the drive unit includes a multi-link mechanism, the power output end of the power member is connected to the multi-link mechanism, and the power member drives the two actuators to move away from or closer to each other through the moving link mechanism to connect to the item;

[0030] The mounting rod and the power output rod of the multi-link mechanism are integrated.

[0031] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the article receiving mechanism further includes:

[0032] An anti-tilt bar is installed on the housing and located below the hanging rod. The anti-tilt bar is capable of abutting against the object when the center of gravity of the object suspended on the hoisting part tilts.

[0033] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the anti-roll bar includes a crossbar mounted on the housing and an inclined bar connected to both ends of the crossbar, the front end of the inclined bar extending obliquely upward.

[0034] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the distance between the two tilting rods is not less than the maximum distance between the two actuators.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the inclined rod has a horizontal section connected to each other and an inclined section extending obliquely upwards, the crossbar is connected at the junction of the horizontal section and the inclined section, and in the vertical direction, the end of the inclined section away from the horizontal section is located below the hanging rod.

[0036] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, in the direction in which the two mounting rods are close to or far from each other, the side of the stop block opposite to the other stop block and / or the side of the guide block opposite to the other guide block respectively extend beyond the mounting rod.

[0037] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the article receiving mechanism further includes a camera module disposed on the housing.

[0038] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a container is provided, wherein a drive mechanism is provided inside the container and the drive mechanism is connected to the adapter.

[0039] Through the above technical solution, in the item connection mechanism provided in this disclosure, the two hanging rods can move closer or further apart, and the distance between the two hanging rods can be adjusted to cooperate with the handles of items of different specifications, making it convenient to enter or exit the handle mounting holes of the items for hoisting operations. The items can be stably hoisted at the hoisting part of the hanging rod, ensuring that the items will not fall off during the hoisting process, which is stable and reliable and improves the user experience.

[0040] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0041] 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:

[0042] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an article connecting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a part of the driving mechanism is also shown.

[0043] Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of an article receiving mechanism provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the connection component of an article connection mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0045] Figure 4 is a top view of the connector of an article connecting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the second end of the housing of an article receiving mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0047] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adapter of the article connecting mechanism provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 7 is a partial schematic view of the hinge structure of a multi-link mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the hinge structure of a multi-link mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article receiving mechanism provided in one embodiment of this disclosure.

[0051] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article receiving mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0052] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article receiving mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0053] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article connection mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0054] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the anti-tilt bar in an article receiving mechanism provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0055] Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of an article provided in this disclosure.

[0056] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the working scenario of the article receiving mechanism and the article cooperating with each other according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of the working scenario of the article receiving mechanism and the article cooperating with each other according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Item; 10-Bag body; 11-Handle; 110-Positioning hole; 111-Connecting crossbar; 112-Handle mounting port; 113-Connecting arm; 13-Anti-tilt bar; 131-Crossbar; 132-Tilt bar; 1321-Horizontal section; 1322-Tilt section; 17-Camera module. 3-Item receiving mechanism; 31-Housing shell; 310-Receiving cavity; 311-First end; 312-Second end; 3123-Groove; 3121-Mounting hole; 3125-First positioning hole; 313-Mounting port; 314-Through hole; 316-Electrical connection port; 317-First housing shell; 3171-First positioning part; 3181-Second positioning part; 318-Second housing shell; 3181-First positioning part; 32-Connecting component; 320-Lifting part; 321-Drive part; 3210-Nut seat; 3211-First connecting rod; 3212-Second connecting rod; 3213-Third connecting rod; 3214-Fourth connecting rod; 3215-Hinged rod; 3216 - Pin; 3217- Snap ring; 3218- Bushing; 32181- Upper flange sleeve; 32182- Lower flange sleeve; 322- Actuator; 3221- Mounting rod; 3222- Guide block; 3223- Stop block; 33- Power component; 331- Power output end; 332- Output shaft; 333- Bearing seat; 34- Waterproof component; 341- Cover; 342- Sealing ring; 35- Adapter; 351- Second positioning hole; 352- Threaded hole; 36- Electrical connector; 37- Positioning pin; 80- Top bevel; 81- Side bevel; 811- First side bevel; 812- Second side bevel; 82- Clamping position; 83- Recess; 6- Drive mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0059] 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.

[0060] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" generally refer to the normal placement of the items provided in this disclosure and the normal installation of the item connection mechanism, etc. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of the corresponding components. The terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish different components and do not have sequential or importance. Furthermore, 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.

[0061] In the description of this disclosure, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connect," "link," and "install" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0062] In related technologies, the item transfer mechanism for transferring items in a container can be connected to the drive mechanism in the container, for example, connected to the end of the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism can drive the item transfer mechanism to transfer items placed in the container to other devices (such as drones, freight transfer vehicles, etc.), and to transfer items from other devices to the container. As shown in Figure 14, the item 1 here includes a transport bag for loading the item, which may include a bag body 10 and a handle 11 provided on the bag body 10. The item 1 is not limited to drone delivery scenarios, but can also be used in scenarios such as users carrying items by hand, delivery by food delivery personnel, and supermarket sales. The item 1 can also be packaging bags for various goods, takeout bags, food bags, etc., which are not limited in this disclosure.

[0063] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 16, this disclosure provides an article connecting mechanism 3, which includes a housing 31 (or base), a connecting member 32, and a power member 33 connected to the connecting member 32. The housing 31 has a first end 311 and a second end 312 opposite to each other. The connecting member 32 is installed at the first end 311. The connecting member 32 includes a driving part 321 and two actuating parts 322. The driving part 321 is used to drive the two actuating parts 332 (or rod bodies) to move closer or further away from each other. The actuating part 322 includes a hanging rod 3221 (or lifting rod) and a lifting part 320 disposed at the end of the hanging rod 3221 away from the housing 31. The power member 33 is used to drive the connecting member 32 to connect the article 1.

[0064] In the item connection mechanism 3 provided in this disclosure, the two hanging rods 3221 can move closer or further apart from each other, and the distance between the two hanging rods 3221 can be adjusted to cooperate with the handles 11 of items 1 of different specifications, so as to facilitate entry or exit into the handle mounting hole 112 of the item 1 for hoisting operation. The item 1 can be stably hoisted at the hoisting part 320 position of the hanging rod 3221, which can ensure that the item will not fall off during the hoisting process, which is stable and reliable and improves the user experience.

[0065] During the assembly and disassembly of the goods transfer mechanism with the external drive mechanism, the power components of the goods transfer mechanism are easily affected by environmental substances (liquids, dust, etc.), which may cause the power components to be unable to reliably and stably provide power for the goods transfer action, thus affecting the transfer action.

[0066] In view of this, the first aspect of this disclosure provides an article receiving mechanism 3, as shown in Figures 1 to 16. The article receiving mechanism 3 includes a housing 31 having a first end 311 and a second end 312 opposite to each other. The housing 31 has a receiving cavity 310 inside. The second end is provided with a mounting port 313 communicating with the receiving cavity 310. The mounting port 313 is used to install internal components such as a power component 33 into the receiving cavity 310. A connecting component 32 is installed on the first end 311. The power component 33 is disposed in the receiving cavity 310. The power output end 331 of the power component 33 extends out of the receiving cavity 310 toward the connecting component 32 and is used to drive the connecting component 32 to receive articles. A waterproof component 34 and an adapter 35 are respectively installed on the second end 312. The waterproof component 34 is used to seal the mounting port 313 of the second end 312, and the adapter 35 is used to connect to the driving mechanism.

[0067] During use, the item receiving mechanism 3 is installed on the drive mechanism 6 via the adapter 35. The drive mechanism 6 drives the item receiving mechanism 3 to a designated position. After receiving the instruction from the drive mechanism to receive the item, the power component 33 drives the receiving component 32 to switch between a first state and a second state to complete the receiving action. In the first state, the receiving component 32 is suitable for clamping the item, and in the second state, it is suitable for releasing the item.

[0068] The applicant's research found that in the field of cargo connection technology, there is often a need to replace the cargo connection mechanism 3 according to requirements such as the type of goods and the type of drive mechanism. Since the waterproof component 34 is used to keep the power component 33 inside the housing 31 sealed to prevent the power component 33 from being affected by environmental substances (such as water and dust), which could lead to unstable power output, if the waterproof component 34 also needs to be disassembled and reassembled during the assembly and disassembly of the adapter 35, the power component 33 inside the housing 31 may lose its seal due to the disassembly of the waterproof component 34, which would be detrimental to the power component 33 providing stable and reliable power output.

[0069] In the article connection mechanism 3 provided in this disclosure, since the waterproof component 34 is pre-installed at the second end 312 of the housing 31, when the article connection mechanism 3 is replaced, the housing 31 is removed from the adapter 35 without affecting the waterproof component 34. That is, the waterproof component 34 is not easy to fall off, so it will not affect the sealing of the receiving cavity 310. This effectively avoids the problem that the power component 33 may be unstable or even fail due to the easy intrusion of environmental substances (such as water, dust, etc.) into the receiving cavity during the disassembly and assembly process. This is conducive to improving the reliability and stability of the power output of the power component 33, and the power component 33 can drive the connection component to complete the article connection action stably and reliably.

[0070] Furthermore, this configuration allows for the elimination of the need to re-test the sealing of the receiving cavity 310, reducing maintenance costs and improving the maintainability and reusability of the article connection mechanism 3.

[0071] When other components, such as sensing components, are also installed on the item connection mechanism 3, they are used to detect environmental conditions (such as air temperature and humidity) and transmit the detection results to the drive mechanism 6 for further analysis. The sensing components are generally located on the side of the adapter 35 that is either away from or close to the housing 31. During the item connection process, the item connection mechanism 3 is susceptible to damage from internal and external factors, such as accidental collisions between the connector 32 and the item, or corrosion of the sensing components by environmental substances. When these components are damaged and cannot function properly, they need to be replaced promptly. By installing the waterproof component 34 on the housing 31, replacement of components can be completed without disassembling the waterproof component 34, without affecting the sealing of the receiving cavity 310. This also reduces the disassembly and assembly of parts, helping to lower maintenance costs and improve the scalability of the item connection mechanism 3.

[0072] The power component 33 provides the power for the connector 32 to perform the connection action. The power component 33 is installed inside the housing 31 via the mounting port 313. The main body of the power component 33 is located inside the receiving cavity 310. A through hole 314 is provided on the side of the receiving cavity 310 away from the second end 312, allowing the power output end 331 (e.g., an output shaft) of the power component 33 to extend out of the receiving cavity 310. A seal, such as a sealing ring, can be used to seal the through hole 314 and the power output end 331. The power component 33 may include a motor, hydraulic motor, etc.

[0073] In some embodiments, the power component 33 includes a motor, a motor main control circuit assembly, an output shaft 332 mounted on the motor shaft, and a bearing housing 333 for supporting the output shaft 332. The bearing housing 333 is located on the side of the through hole 314 of the receiving cavity 310 near the connector 32. The bearing housing 333 can be sealed with the through hole 314 of the receiving cavity 310 by means of a sealing ring. The motor is installed in the receiving cavity 310 through the mounting port 313, and the output shaft 332 extends out of the receiving cavity 310 through the bearing housing 333. The motor main control circuit assembly is located in the receiving cavity 310 on the side near the second end 312. The mounting port 313 of the second end 312 is waterproofed and sealed by the waterproof component 34, thereby sealing the receiving cavity 310. This ensures that the motor and the motor main control circuit assembly in the receiving cavity 310 are in a sealed space, effectively preventing environmental substances (such as water, dust, etc.) from entering the receiving cavity 310 and damaging the circuit. This is beneficial to improving the reliability and stability of the power output of the power component 33.

[0074] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG5, a groove 3123 surrounding the mounting opening 313 is provided at the second end 312, and the waterproof component 34 is fixedly disposed in the groove 3123. This arrangement allows the waterproof component 34 to be easily installed onto the housing 31 and prevents it from falling off.

[0075] Furthermore, compared to the connection method of directly fixing the waterproof component 34 to the second end 312 using threads, the method of setting a groove 3123 and placing the waterproof component 34 in the groove 3123 reduces the number of parts used and facilitates the assembly operation of the waterproof component 34, thereby improving assembly efficiency. There are various ways to fix the waterproof component 34 to the groove 3123, such as by snap-fit, adhesive, interference fit, etc. The groove 3123 can have any suitable shape, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0076] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the waterproof component 34 includes a cover 341 and a sealing ring 342. The cover 341 is used to close the mounting opening 313 of the second end 312, and the cover 341 is sealed to the bottom wall of the groove 3123 by the sealing ring. Here, the bottom wall can be defined as the wall opposite to the mounting opening direction of the groove 3123. An annular sealing ring is provided between the cover 341 and the bottom wall of the groove 3123, surrounding the groove 3123. The sealing effect is further improved by the compression of the annular sealing ring by the cover 341.

[0077] In some embodiments, an annular sealing groove surrounding the groove 3123 may be provided on the bottom wall of the groove 3123. The sealing ring 342 is placed in this sealing groove, which can prevent the sealing ring from falling off during the installation process and facilitate the installation operation of the sealing ring 342 and the cover 341.

[0078] In some embodiments, by designing the thickness of the cover 341 and the depth of the groove 3123, the cover 341 can be installed on the bottom wall of the groove 3123 without protruding from the groove 3123. This arrangement ensures that when the second end 312 is connected to the adapter 35, the cover 341 will not cause structural interference to the adapter 35.

[0079] In some embodiments, the waterproof component 34 includes a cover 341, which is compressible and is fitted into a groove 3123 to seal the mounting opening 313 of the second end 312. Because the cover 341 is compressible, when the cover 341 is fitted into the groove 3123 and the adapter 35 is fixedly connected to the second end 312, the adapter 35 exerts pressure on the cover 341, causing it to compress towards the bottom wall of the groove 3123, thus achieving a tight seal on the mounting opening 313 of the second end 312. Since the cover 341 is fitted into the groove 3123, it is not easily detached from the groove 3123. When the adapter 35 is connected, the compression of the cover 341 by the adapter 35 provides a further tightening seal. When the cover 341 is a compressible part, since the cover 341 can play a sealing role when compressed, the sealing ring 342 may not be provided, or the sealing ring 342 may be provided to further improve the sealing effect.

[0080] In some embodiments, the article connecting mechanism 3 further includes at least two positioning pins 37. The second end 312 of the housing 31 is provided with at least two first positioning holes 3125, and the adapter 35 is provided with a second positioning hole 351. The positioning pins 37 are used to connect the first positioning holes 3125 with the corresponding second positioning holes 351. On the one hand, the positioning pins 37 enable the adapter 35 and the housing 31 to be pre-positioned during the assembly process, which is beneficial to the subsequent fixed connection between the two. On the other hand, by improving the machining accuracy of the first positioning holes 3125 and the second positioning holes 351 and adapting to the high-precision positioning pins 37, the installation accuracy of the article connecting mechanism 3 to the drive mechanism 6 can be improved.

[0081] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1, 5 and 6, the first positioning hole 3125 is disposed in the outer region of the groove 3123 of the second end 312. The housing 31 is fixedly connected to the adapter 35 through the first positioning hole 3125. The adapter 35 is provided with a mounting hole in the middle for fixed connection with other devices (e.g., the drive mechanism 6). This arrangement is advantageous for improving the compactness of the article connection mechanism 3 compared to setting the mounting hole for connecting the adapter 35 to other devices at the outer edge of the adapter 35.

[0082] The fixed connection between the housing 31 and the adapter 35 can be a glue connection or a bolt connection. In some embodiments, the article connecting mechanism 3 also includes a threaded fastener. The second end 312 is provided with a mounting hole 3121, and the adapter 35 is provided with a threaded hole 352. The threaded fastener is used to connect the mounting hole 3121 and the threaded hole 352. The adapter 35 is fixedly installed on the housing 31 using the threaded fastener. The fixed connection can be completed using only the threaded fastener. Compared with a glue connection, it is convenient for replacement and maintenance. Compared with a bolt connection, it does not require the use of nuts, reducing the number of parts and simplifying the installation operation.

[0083] In related technologies, to facilitate stable signal transmission between the item connection mechanism 3 and the drive mechanism 6, a wired transmission method is typically used. The power component 33 of the item connection mechanism 3 is connected to the drive mechanism 6 via a cable and an electrical connection port on the housing 31 that communicates with the receiving cavity 310. The cable and the electrical connection port are sealed with adhesive. However, this adhesive method is inconvenient for disassembly and reassembly when cable replacement is required. Therefore, facilitating the connection between the power component 33 and the drive mechanism 6 becomes particularly important.

[0084] Therefore, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the article connection mechanism 3 provided in one embodiment of this disclosure further includes an electrical connector 36. The housing 31 is provided with an electrical connection port 316, and the electrical connector 36 is installed in the electrical connection port 316. The electrical connector 36 is adapted to be electrically connected to the drive mechanism 6 via a cable. The electrical output end of the power component 33 of the article connection mechanism 3 is connected to the electrical connector 36, and the electrical connector 36 is connected to the drive mechanism 6 via a cable, thus establishing an electrical connection between the drive mechanism 6 and the article connection mechanism 3. By installing the electrical connector 36 in the electrical connection port 316, a sealed and fixed connection is established between the electrical connector 36 and the electrical connection port 316. This ensures that when some parts need to be replaced, the sealed connection between the electrical connector 36 and the electrical connection port 316 does not need to be broken, thereby helping to maintain the sealed state of the receiving cavity 310, improving the stability and reliability of the power component 33. Compared with the glue application operation, the electrical connector 36 allows for quick insertion and connection operations, which is also beneficial for the connection operation between the power component 33 and the drive mechanism 6.

[0085] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the electrical connector 36 includes a waterproof connector, which is sealed and fixedly connected to the electrical connection port 316. The cable passes through the waterproof connector and is used to connect the power component 33 and the drive mechanism 6. The cable connected to the electrical output end of the power component 33 passes through the waterproof connector, which seals the cable to prevent rainwater, fog, etc. from entering the receiving cavity 310 and damaging the power component 33. The end of the cable passing through the waterproof connector can be connected to the drive mechanism 6 through a cable connector. When the item connection mechanism 3 needs to be connected to another drive mechanism, the cable connector can be disconnected and the cable connected to the other drive mechanism without affecting the sealing performance of the receiving cavity 310. Furthermore, this allows for the elimination of the need for resealing and re-testing of the sealing performance of the receiving cavity 310.

[0086] In other embodiments, the electrical connector 36 includes a waterproof connector that is sealed to the electrical connection port 316. The waterproof connector is fixedly and sealed to the electrical connection port 316. The waterproof connector is provided with a first electrical connection portion for electrical connection with the power component 33 and a second electrical connection portion for electrical connection with the drive mechanism 6. The first connection portion can be a wire-to-wire connection, a wire-to-board connection, or a board-to-board connection with the power component 33. The second connection portion can be a wire-to-wire connection, a wire-to-board connection, or a board-to-board connection with the drive mechanism 6. By providing a waterproof connector at the electrical connection port 316, it is beneficial to replace the components and connect the components.

[0087] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2, the housing 31 includes a first housing 317 and a second housing 318 connected together. The end of the first housing 317 away from the second housing 318 is a first end 311, and the end of the second housing 318 away from the first housing 317 is a second end 312. The end of the first housing 317 near the second housing 318 has one of a first positioning portion 3171 and a second positioning portion 3181, and the end of the second housing 318 near the first housing 317 has the other of the first positioning portion 3171 and the second positioning portion 3181. The first positioning portion 3171 and the second positioning portion 3181 are inserted into each other.

[0088] The insertion and engagement of the first housing 317 and the second housing 318 through the first positioning part 3171 and the second positioning part 3181 facilitates the assembly operation of the first housing 317 and the second housing 318 and improves the assembly accuracy between them. The improved assembly accuracy between them can increase the overall assembly accuracy of the item connection mechanism 3, thereby improving the calculation accuracy of the spatial position relationship between the item connection mechanism 3 and the item 1 to be connected, which is conducive to the item connection mechanism 3 performing connection actions efficiently.

[0089] The first positioning part 3171 may include a first positioning shoulder disposed on the first housing 317, located on the edge region of the end face of the first housing 317 near the second housing 318. The second positioning part 3181 may include a second positioning shoulder disposed on the edge region of the end face of the second housing 318 near the first housing 317. The insertion and engagement between the first and second positioning shoulders serves to pre-position the assembly of the first housing 317 and the second housing 318, facilitating rapid assembly between the two housings.

[0090] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in some embodiments, the connector 32 includes a drive unit 321 and two actuators 322. The actuators 322 include a mounting rod 3221 and a guide block 3222 (or stop block) and a stop block 3223 (or stop rod) disposed on the mounting rod 3221. The guide block 3222 and the stop block 3223 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the mounting rod 3221, and a clamping position 82 (or lifting part) is formed between the guide block 3222 and the stop block 3223. When the item receiving mechanism 3 receives the item 1, the two actuators 322 are driven by the drive unit 321 to approach each other and pass through the handle mounting port 112 of the handle 11 on the item 1. The connecting crossbar 111 of the handle 11 can be located exactly in the clamping position 82 formed between the guide block 3222 and the stop block 3223, realizing the receiving and transfer of the item 1. The stop block 3223 forms a rear limit on the connecting arm 113 and a front limit on the connecting arm 113. The interval between the guide block 3222 and the stop block 3223 can be designed according to the size of the connecting arm 113.

[0091] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3, each guide block 3222 has a top inclined surface 80 (or a first inclined surface) and a side inclined surface 81. The top inclined surface 80 of the guide block 3222 is disposed on the side of the guide block 3222 facing the mounting opening of the clamping position 82. In the vertical direction, the height of the end of the top inclined surface 80 near the clamping position 82 is lower than the height of the end of the top inclined surface 80 away from the clamping position 82, that is, the top inclined surface 80 is inclined downward towards the clamping position 82. Furthermore, the side inclined surface 81 of one guide block is disposed on the side of the guide block 3222 opposite to the other guide block 3222. In the spacing direction of the two actuators 322, the distance between the front ends of the side inclined surfaces 81 on the two guide blocks 3222 is less than the distance between the rear ends of the side inclined surfaces 81 on the two guide blocks 3222. The front end of the side inclined surface 81 is the end of the side inclined surface 81 away from the housing 31, and the rear end of the side inclined surface 81 is the end of the side inclined surface 81 near the housing 31. One actuator 322 has a guide block 3222 with a first side slope 811, and the other actuator 322 has a guide block 3222 with a second side slope 812. The distance from the front end of the first side slope 811 to the front end of the second side slope 812 is L1, and the distance from the rear end of the first side slope 811 to the rear end of the second side slope 812 is L2, where L1 is less than L2. That is, the side slope 81 of the guide block 3222 is inclined toward the clamping position 82, and the top slope 80 and the side slope 81 work together to guide the article connecting mechanism 3 to connect the article 1 stably and reliably.

[0092] Specifically, during the transfer of items, under the action of the power component 33, the drive unit 321 of the item transfer mechanism 3 first drives the two actuators 322 to move closer to each other. Then, the drive mechanism 6 drives the item transfer mechanism 3 to move toward the handle mounting port 112 of the handle 11 of the item 1, so that the two actuators 322 pass through the handle mounting port 112. When the two actuators 322 pass through the handle mounting port 112 and the connecting crossbar 111 of the handle 11 is above the clamping position 82, the drive mechanism 6 drives the item transfer mechanism 3 to move toward the connecting crossbar 111. At the same time, the drive unit 321 of the item transfer mechanism 3 drives the two actuators 322 to move away from each other. The two actuators 322 move toward the connecting arm 113 of the handle 11 to a preset position, so that the item 1 can be stably hung on the connector 32. The drive mechanism 6 drives the item transfer mechanism 3 to transfer the item 1 hung on the connector 32.

[0093] Due to the superposition of various errors, such as the assembly error of the item receiving mechanism 3 itself, the assembly error of the item receiving mechanism 3 on the drive mechanism 6, and the calculation error of the drive mechanism 6 on the position of item 1 on the container, when the item receiving mechanism 3 receives the item, the connecting crossbar 111 on the handle 11 of item 1 is difficult to predictably fall into the clamping position 82 of the item receiving mechanism 3. Usually, the connecting crossbar 111 on the handle 11 of item 1 will first contact the top inclined surface 80 of the two guide blocks 3222. Since the top inclined surface 80 is also inclined towards the clamping position 82, under the action of the weight of item 1, the connecting crossbar 111 on the handle 11 will move towards the clamping position 82 under the guidance of the top inclined surface 80. When the center of gravity of the weight of item 1 is close to the middle position of the gap between the two actuators 322, the connecting crossbar 111 on the handle 11 can finally move to the clamping position 82 under the guidance of the top inclined surface 80. When the center of gravity of item 1 deviates significantly from the midpoint of the gap between the two actuators 322, for example, when the center of gravity of item 1 is closer to one of the actuators 322, the movement speed of the actuator 322 closer to the center of gravity of item 1 towards the clamping position 82 will be significantly higher than that of the other actuator 322 farther from the center of gravity of item 1. This causes the length direction of the connecting crossbar 111 of the handle 11 to deviate from the execution direction of the actuator 322 of the item connecting mechanism 3, making it impossible for the connecting crossbar 111 of the handle 11 to move completely to the clamping position 82, resulting in item 1 not being stably clamped on the actuator 322.

[0094] By providing a side slope 81 on the side of the guide block 3222 opposite to the other guide block 3222, which cooperates with the top slope 80 to guide the connecting crossbar 111 of the handle 11 as it moves toward the clamping position 82, when the connecting crossbar 111 moves toward the clamping position 82 under the guidance of the top slope 80, the two actuators 322 move toward the connecting arm 113 of the handle 11 under the action of the drive unit 321. After the connecting arm 113 contacts the side slope 81, the two connecting arms 113 will move toward the clamping position 82 synchronously following the movement of the connecting crossbar 111 under the guidance of the side slope 81. This ensures that the length direction of the connecting crossbar 111 is consistent with the execution direction of the actuator 322 during the movement toward the clamping position 82, so that the connecting crossbar 111 can accurately move to the clamping position 82. The side slope 81 and top slope 80 can effectively guide the connecting crossbar 111 to move synchronously to the clamping position 82, improving the stability and reliability of the item 1 hanging on the connector 32.

[0095] There are various structures that allow the two actuators 322 to move closer or further apart. In one embodiment of this disclosure, a drive unit 321 is provided on the housing 31. The power input end of the drive unit 321 is located at the power output end 331 of the power component 33. The power component 33 drives the two actuators 322 to move synchronously, moving them closer or further apart. By controlling the power component 33, the movement of the two actuators 322 can be automatically controlled. The two actuators 322 share the same power component 33 and move synchronously, saving space and making the structure more compact. Of course, the two actuators 322 can also be driven separately, both of which fall within the scope of this disclosure.

[0096] The drive unit 321 can have any suitable structure. For example, as shown in FIG3, in one embodiment, the drive unit 321 includes a multi-link mechanism. The power output end 331 of the power member 33 is connected to the multi-link mechanism for transmission. The power member 33 drives two actuators 322 to move away from or towards each other through the multi-link mechanism to connect the article 1. The multi-link mechanism can have any number of links capable of realizing linkage drive. The driving principle of the drive unit 321 with a four-bar linkage driving the actuators 322 will be described in detail below with reference to FIG3.

[0097] The drive unit 321 includes a nut seat 3210, a hinge rod 3215, and a first link 3211, a second link 3212, a third link 3213, and a fourth link 3214 that are hinged sequentially. The hinge point between the first link 3211 and the second link 3212 is connected to the housing 31. The hinge point at the end of the fourth link 3214 furthest from the third link 3213 is also connected to the housing 31. The third link 3213 is the power output rod of the four-bar linkage. The hinge rod 3215 is rotatably connected to the nut seat 3210, and the first link 3211 is rotatably connected to the hinge rod 3215. The actuator 322 is located on the third link 3213 of the four-bar linkage. The circumferential rotation of the power output end 331 of the power member 33 can be converted into axial movement of the nut seat, thereby driving the hinge rod 3215 and the four-bar linkage to rotate, thus converting the movement of the two actuators 322 towards or away from each other. Optionally, the first link 3211 and the second link 3212 can be a single link.

[0098] The drive unit 321 is not limited to the multi-link mechanism shown in the above embodiments, but can also be a gear rack, linear module, chain mechanism, etc. Taking a gear rack as an example, the power component 33 has two power output ends 331. For example, the power component 33 includes two motors, each motor having a power output end 331. The drive unit 321 includes a gear and a rack meshing with the gear. The gear is set at the power output end 331, and two actuators 322 are respectively set at the two power output ends 331. The axial rotation of the power output end 331 is converted into the axial rotation of the gear. The gear drives the rack to make linear motion, which in turn drives the actuators set on the gear to make linear motion, thereby realizing the mutual approach and departure of the two actuators 322 along the linear motion direction.

[0099] The mounting rod 3221 can be fixedly connected to the power output rod of the multi-link mechanism through various connection methods such as bolts and clips. As shown in Figure 2, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the mounting rod 3221 is integrated with the power output rod. This design reduces the number of parts, thereby reducing assembly steps and improving production efficiency. The integrated design also improves structural stability and reduces the risk of actuator wobbling due to long-term use. Compared to separate mounting rods and power output rods, the integrated design avoids the wobbling problem of the actuator during connection operations caused by loosening or wear of the connection after prolonged use, thus improving the stability of item connection.

[0100] During the item connection process, item 1 is mounted on the mounting rod 3221. The weight of item 1 itself will exert bias pressure on the hinge rotation parts of the multi-link mechanism, increasing the hinge rotation wear between the links. Especially when the hinge rotation between the links is a hinge rotation between metal materials, there is a metal hinge wear effect, which increases the hinge wear between the links. In addition, the wear debris and fragments generated by metal friction wear can cause the hinge rotation to jam or even fail.

[0101] Therefore, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, in one embodiment, the multi-link mechanism further includes a pin 3216, a retaining ring 3217, and a bushing 3218. The pin 3216 passes through the hinge holes of two hinged connecting rods, and the retaining ring 3217 is disposed at the tail end of the pin 3216. The bushing 3218 is fitted onto the pin 3216. The material of the bushing 3218 is different from the material of the connecting rods. For example, when the connecting rods are made of metal, the bushing is made of plastic, and when the connecting rods are made of plastic, the bushing is made of metal.

[0102] In some embodiments, the bushing 3218 includes an upper flange 32181 and a lower flange 32182. The flanges of the upper flange 32181 and the lower flange 32182 are disposed on the bushing 3218 in a mutually opposite manner. One connecting rod is provided with a pin 3216, a retaining ring 3217, and the upper flange 32181 and the lower flange 32182 sleeved on the pin 3216. One end of the other connecting rod is hinged and rotatably disposed between the flanges of the upper flange 32181 and the lower flange 32182. With this arrangement, along the length direction of the pin, contact between the two hinged connecting rods can be avoided, which can reduce the contact friction between the two connecting rods in this direction and improve the smoothness of the hinged rotation between the connecting rods.

[0103] In some embodiments, bushing 3218 may also be a self-lubricating bushing to further improve the smoothness of hinge rotation.

[0104] In some embodiments, the article receiving mechanism 3 also includes a protective cover. The protective cover is installed on the drive unit 321 to prevent rainwater, dust, etc. from damaging the driving action of the drive unit 321. Rainwater, dust, etc. can corrode the drive structure unit of the drive unit 321. For example, the connecting rods and hinge pins 3216 of the multi-link mechanism mentioned above will rust under the corrosion of rainwater. Dust will enter the hinge position of the connecting rod, thereby causing the hinge movement between the connecting rods to jam, causing the actuator to be unable to complete the execution movement stably and smoothly. By setting the protective cover, the drive unit 321 can be protected to a certain extent and the service life of the drive unit 321 can be extended. The protective cover can have a shape and structure suitable for covering the drive unit 321. For example, the protective cover can be U-shaped, with two protrusions and a flat portion communicating with the two protrusions. In use, the stop block 3223 and guide block 3222 are first removed from the mounting rod 3221. The flat portion of the U-shaped protective cover first passes through the two mounting rods 3221, and then the two protrusions pass through the corresponding two mounting rods 3221 to reach the end of the mounting rod 3221 near the multi-link mechanism. The guide block 3222 has a recess 83 at the end near the multi-link mechanism, as shown in Figure 3. This recess 83 is used to accommodate the protrusions of the U-shaped protective cover.

[0105] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 9 to 13, this disclosure provides an article receiving mechanism 3, which includes an anti-tilt bar 13. The anti-tilt bar 13 is mounted on the housing 31 and located below the hanging bar 3221. The anti-tilt bar 13 can abut against the article 1 when the center of gravity of the article 1 suspended in the clamping position 82 tilts.

[0106] In the item-handling mechanism 3 disclosed herein, two mounting rods 3221 can extend into the handle mounting holes 112 (or lifting holes) of the handle 11 to lift the item 1. When the center of gravity of the takeout food inside the item 1 shifts forward, the item 1 tilts forward, and its rear end tilts up. At this time, the anti-tilt rod 13 can hold the rear end of the item 1 in place. Thus, the tilted item 1 will not affect the normal opening of the two mounting rods 3221, ensuring the lifting and transportation of the item 1. In addition, the item 1 can be stably lifted at the lifting part 320 of the mounting rod 3221, ensuring that the item 1 will not fall off during the lifting process, which is stable and reliable and improves the user experience.

[0107] The anti-tilt bar 13 can be designed with any suitable structure. In an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, the anti-tilt bar 13 includes a crossbar 131 mounted on the housing 31 and inclined bars 132 connected to both ends of the crossbar 131, with the front end of the inclined bars 132 extending obliquely upward. As shown in Figure 16, when the center of gravity of the item 1 tilts, the position of the crossbar 131 abuts against the rear edge of the item 1. When the center of gravity of the item 1 does not tilt, the front end of the inclined bars 132 extending obliquely upward will not interfere with the item 1, thus not affecting the lifting operation of the hanging rod 3221 on the item 1. In addition, the inclined bars 132 at both ends of the crossbar 131 can act simultaneously on the left and right sides of the item 1 to ensure the balance and stability of the left and right sides and prevent tilting on one side.

[0108] To avoid interference between the anti-roll bar 13 and the opening and closing of the two mounting bars 3221, this disclosure includes a design for the length of the crossbar 131. Specifically, the distance between the two inclined bars 132 is not less than the maximum distance at which the two mounting bars 3221 are far apart. The two mounting bars 3221 are positioned between the two inclined bars 132, allowing them to move closer or further apart. The distance between the two inclined bars 132 is greater than or equal to the maximum distance at which the two mounting bars 3221 are far apart. Thus, even when the two mounting bars 3221 are fully open, they will not interfere with the inclined bars 132 on either side.

[0109] As shown in Figure 13, the tilting rod 132 has a connected horizontal section 1321 and an upwardly extending tilting section 1322. A crossbar 131 connects the horizontal section 1321 and the tilting section 1322. In the vertical direction, the end of the tilting section 1322 furthest from the horizontal section 1321 is located below the mounting rod 3221. This can be achieved by designing the length of the tilting section 1322 and the tilt angle between the extended lines of the tilting section 1322 and the horizontal section 1321. In this disclosure, the length of the tilting rod 132 is configured such that the front end of the tilting rod 132 is closer to the housing 31 than the front end of the mounting rod 3221. That is, the mounting rod 3221 has a first extreme position close to the housing 31 and a second extreme position far from the housing 31, and the front end of the tilting rod 132 does not exceed the second extreme position of the mounting rod 3221. The angle of inclination between the extension lines of the inclined section 1322 and the horizontal section 1321 can be 30° to 60°. This can be achieved by designing the length of the horizontal bar 131, the length of the inclined bar 132, and the angle of inclination. The added anti-tilt bar 13 will not affect the opening and closing of the two hanging bars 3221, thus ensuring the stable hoisting operation of the item 1.

[0110] In some embodiments, the connection between the horizontal segment 1321 and the inclined segment 1322 can be a circular arc transition, and the inclined rod 132 can be an integral structure.

[0111] As shown in Figure 11, in the direction where the two mounting rods 3221 are approaching or moving away from each other, the side of the stop block 3223 facing away from the other stop block 3223 extends beyond the mounting rod 3221. The outer part of the stop block 3223 protruding from the mounting rod 3221 can respectively limit the forward movement of the handle 11 to prevent the item 1 from swinging during hoisting. The inner side of the stop block 3223 is flush with the mounting rod 3221 and does not extend beyond the mounting rod 3221, which can ensure that the two mounting rods 3221 can fit completely together when they approach each other, making it easy to insert into the handle mounting hole 112 of the handle 11.

[0112] In some embodiments, the side of the guide block 3222 that is away from the other guide block 3223 extends beyond the hanging rod 3221, which can also limit the handle 11 to the rear and prevent the item 1 from swinging during hoisting. The inner side of the guide block 3222 is flush with the hanging rod 3221 and does not extend beyond the hanging rod 3221, which can ensure that the two hanging rods 3221 can fit together completely when they are close to each other, making it easy to insert into the handle mounting hole 112 of the handle 11.

[0113] As shown in Figure 1, the item receiving mechanism 3 also includes a camera module 17 mounted on the housing 31. The camera module 17 is used to acquire the position information of the item 1. The handle 11 may be provided with a positioning hole 110. The camera module 17 acquires the position information of the positioning hole 110 on the handle 11 and transmits this position information to the robotic arm, thereby controlling the movement of the robotic arm and adjusting the relative position of the item receiving mechanism 3 and the handle 11 to ensure that the hanging rod 3221 can be smoothly inserted into the handle mounting hole 112, thus successfully completing the item receiving mechanism 3's receiving action on the item 1.

[0114] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a container is provided, wherein a drive mechanism 6 is provided inside the container, the drive mechanism 6 is connected to an adapter 35, and the drive mechanism 6 is equipped with the article connection mechanism 3 described above. This container possesses all the beneficial effects of the article connection mechanism 3 described above, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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. An article receiving mechanism (3), characterized in that, include: The housing (31) has opposing first ends (311) and second ends (312). A connector (32), installed at the first end (311), the connector (32) includes a drive unit (321) and two actuators (322), the drive unit (321) being used to drive the two actuators (332) to move closer or further apart from each other, the actuators (322) including a mounting rod (3221) and a lifting part (320) disposed at the end of the mounting rod (3221) away from the housing (31); and A power component (33) is connected to the connector (32) and is used to drive the connector (32) to connect to the article (1).

2. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (31) has an internal cavity (310), and the second end (312) is provided with an installation port (313) communicating with the cavity (310); The power component (33) is disposed in the receiving cavity (310), and the power output end (331) of the power component (33) extends out of the receiving cavity (310) in the direction of the connecting component (32); The article receiving mechanism (3) also includes: A waterproof component (34), installed at the second end (312), is used to seal the mounting opening (313); and An adapter (35) is installed at the second end (312) for connection to the drive mechanism (6).

3. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second end (312) is provided with a groove (3123) around the mounting port (313), and the waterproof component (34) is fixed to the groove (3123).

4. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The waterproof component (34) includes a cover (341) and a sealing ring (342). The cover (341) is used to close the mounting opening (313), and the cover (341) is sealed to the bottom wall of the groove (3123) by the sealing ring (342); or, The waterproof component (34) includes a cover (341) for closing the mounting port (313). The cover (341) is a compressible component and is embedded in the groove (3123).

5. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The article receiving mechanism (3) further includes at least two positioning pins (37), the second end (312) is provided with at least two first positioning holes (3125), the adapter (35) is provided with a second positioning hole (351), and the positioning pins (37) are used to connect the first positioning hole (3125) with the corresponding second positioning hole (351); and / or, The article receiving mechanism (3) also includes a threaded fastener, the second end (312) is provided with a mounting hole (3121), the adapter (35) is provided with a threaded hole (352), and the threaded fastener is used to connect the mounting hole (3121) and the threaded hole (352).

6. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The housing (31) is provided with an electrical connection port (316), and the article receiving mechanism (3) further includes an electrical connector (36), which is installed in the electrical connection port (316) and is adapted to be electrically connected to the drive mechanism (6) via a cable.

7. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The electrical connector (36) includes a waterproof joint, which is sealed and fixedly connected to the electrical connection port (316). The cable passes through the waterproof joint and is used to electrically connect the power component (33) and the drive mechanism (6); or, The electrical connector (36) includes a waterproof connector, which is sealed to the electrical connection port (316). One end of the waterproof connector is disposed in the receiving cavity (310) for electrical connection with the power component (33), and the other end is disposed on the outside of the housing (31) for connection with the drive mechanism (6).

8. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The housing (31) includes a first housing (317) and a second housing (318) connected together. The end of the first housing (317) away from the second housing (318) is the first end (311), and the end of the second housing (318) away from the first housing (317) is the second end (312). The first housing (317) has one of a first positioning part (3171) and a second positioning part (3181) at one end near the second housing (318), and the second housing (318) has the other of a first positioning part (3171) and a second positioning part (3181) at one end near the first housing (317). The first positioning part (3171) and the second positioning part (3181) are inserted and engaged.

9. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The hoisting part (320) includes a guide block (3222) and a stop block (3223) disposed on the mounting rod (3221). The guide block (3222) and the stop block (3223) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the mounting rod (3221), and a clamping position (82) is formed between the guide block (3222) and the stop block (3223).

10. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to claim 9, characterized in that, Each of the guide blocks (3222) has a top slope (80) and a side slope (81), wherein the side slope (81) of one of the guide blocks (3222) is disposed on the side of the guide block (3222) opposite to the other guide block (3222); In the spacing direction of the two actuators (322), the distance between the front ends of the side slopes (81) on the two guide blocks (3222) is less than the distance between the rear ends of the side slopes (81) on the two guide blocks (3222).

11. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The drive unit (321) includes a multi-link mechanism. The power output end (331) of the power component (33) is connected to the multi-link mechanism. The power component (33) drives the two actuators (322) to move away from or closer to each other through the multi-link mechanism to connect the item (1). The mounting rod (3221) is integrated with the power output rod of the multi-link mechanism.

12. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The article receiving mechanism (3) also includes: An anti-tilt bar (13) is installed on the housing (31) and located below the hanging bar (3221). The anti-tilt bar (13) is able to abut against the item (1) when the center of gravity of the item (1) suspended on the hoisting part tilts.

13. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The anti-roll bar (13) includes a crossbar (131) mounted on the housing (31) and an inclined bar (132) connected to both ends of the crossbar (131), with the front end of the inclined bar (132) extending obliquely upward.

14. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The distance between the two inclined rods (132) is not less than the maximum distance between the two actuators (332) from each other.

15. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, The inclined rod (132) has a horizontal section (1321) connected to each other and an inclined section (1322) extending obliquely upward. The crossbar (131) is connected at the junction of the horizontal section (1321) and the inclined section (1322). In the vertical direction, the end of the inclined section (1322) away from the horizontal section (1321) is located below the hanging rod (3221).

16. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 9-15, characterized in that, In the direction in which the two mounting rods (3221) approach or move away from each other, the side of the stop block (3223) facing away from the other stop block (3223) and / or the side of the guide block (3222) facing away from the other guide block (3222) respectively extend beyond the mounting rod (3221).

17. The article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, The article receiving mechanism (3) also includes a camera module (17) disposed on the housing (31).

18. A shipping container, characterized in that, Includes the article receiving mechanism (3) according to any one of claims 1-17; The container is equipped with a drive mechanism (6), which is connected to the adapter (35).

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