Driverless Delivery Vehicle on Guided Track
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional transportation vehicles consume large amounts of fuel, pollute the environment, and face challenges such as traffic congestion and inability to make tight turns, especially when delivering goods from sellers to buyers.
Innovation Solution
An automated delivery system comprising a driverless delivery vehicle that rides on a flat track, guided by a guiding pin and groove, and uses a placer robot to position products for transport, along with a Global Positioning System to optimize routes, reducing the need for human drivers and enhancing fuel efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If conventional transportation vehicles are used to deliver goods, then delivery can be achieved, but fuel consumption is high and environmental pollution occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical road vehicles with an automated delivery vehicle that operates on a dedicated track system. The vehicle uses a guiding pin and groove mechanism for precise navigation, substituting traditional steering and road-based mechanical systems with a guided rail-based system that reduces friction and energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a placer robot as an intermediary component that automatically loads products onto the delivery vehicle. This eliminates the need for manual loading and reduces the time and energy required for delivery operations, thereby improving overall system efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
2Productivity
If conventional transportation vehicles are used, then delivery service can be provided, but traffic congestion is created
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the delivery system from general road traffic by creating a dedicated track infrastructure. The delivery vehicle operates independently on its own track with a guiding pin and groove system, separating delivery operations from conventional road networks and eliminating contribution to traffic congestion.
Solution Approach 2:
The placer robot serves as an intermediary that automates the product loading process. By automatically positioning products onto the delivery vehicle based on transmitted orders, it eliminates manual intervention and reduces the time required for delivery preparation, thereby improving delivery efficiency.
3Loss of time
If conventional delivery methods are used, then goods can be delivered, but time spent on shop visiting and delivery is considerable
Solution Approach 1:
The system receives and processes delivery orders in advance, transmitting them to the placer robot before the actual delivery vehicle deployment. This preliminary ordering and preparation process allows the system to optimize routes and prepare products ahead of time, reducing the overall delivery time.
Solution Approach 2:
The placer robot acts as an intermediary that automatically handles product placement onto the delivery vehicle. This automation eliminates manual loading time and enables faster vehicle deployment, directly reducing the time loss associated with traditional delivery methods.
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AI summary
Provided is a delivery vehicle and methods and systems for automated delivery using the delivery vehicle. The automated delivery method comprises receiving, by a processing device, an order from a buyer. The order specifies one or more products to be delivered to the buyer and itinerary information. The processing device transmits the order to a placer robot. The placer robot positions the one or more products to a delivery vehicle. Then, the delivery vehicle may transport the products to a delivery destination based on the order. The delivery vehicle may be driverless and lightweight and move automatically. The delivery vehicle may move on a flat track using itinerary information of the order. Additionally, the delivery vehicle may use a Global Positioning System to determine own location and compare it to the itinerary information.