Express Parcel Tower Layout for Batch Storage and Reserved Pickup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing express delivery storage and pickup apparatuses are inefficient due to continuous storage and pickup operations, requiring significant time for delivery personnel and recipients, especially when handling multiple deliveries, which leads to increased waiting times and reduced space utilization.
Innovation Solution
A storage and pickup apparatus with batch express delivery storage and reserved pickup functions, featuring a polygonal case with an express delivery conveying device, multiple storage racks, and temporary storage units, allowing for independent storage and pickup operations through a controller that automates the warehousing-in and warehousing-out processes, enabling simultaneous storage and reducing waiting times.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single storage and pickup port is used in the express delivery tower, then the structure is simple and space utilization is improved, but the storage and pickup operations become continuous and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The single storage and pickup port is segmented into two independent ports: a first storage and pickup port for receiving and storing express deliveries, and a second storage and pickup port for picking up express deliveries. This segmentation allows simultaneous independent operation of storage and pickup functions, eliminating the continuous waiting time associated with single-port operations while maintaining structural simplicity through modular port design.
2Ease of operation
If the express delivery cabinet height is limited to smaller than 2m, then it is accessible to ordinary people, but space from the top to the ceiling is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The express delivery storage system transitions from a limited-height cabinet design to a vertical tower structure that充分利用s the height dimension of the installation space. By organizing multiple storage units vertically around a central conveying device, the system achieves high space utilization without compromising accessibility, as the automated conveying system handles all interactions at convenient human-height ports.
3Quantity of substance
If outdoor express delivery cabinets are expanded by increasing floor area, then more storage capacity is achieved, but it is not conducive to outdoor/street planning
Solution Approach 1:
The system resolves the conflict between storage capacity and floor area by transitioning from horizontal expansion to vertical development. The tower structure organizes storage units in the vertical dimension, achieving large storage capacity with minimal floor footprint, making it ideal for outdoor and street installations where land planning constraints exist.
Data Source
AI summary
An express delivery conveying device is controlled by a controller and moves back and forth between a storage and pickup port and storage units to realize warehousing-in and warehousing-out operations of express deliveries. A plurality of temporary storage units are provided on the storage racks. Temporary storage cabinet doors corresponding to the temporary storage units one to one are provided on the case. The temporary storage cabinet doors are electrically connected with the controller and are capable of being opened or closed under the control of the controller for temporary storage or pickup of express deliveries. The express delivery conveying device is capable of conveying express deliveries in the temporary storage units to the storage units or conveying express deliveries in the storage units to the temporary storage units under the control of the controller.