BR202022016781U2 - MODULAR AUTOMATED CABINET - Google Patents

Abstract

modular automated cabinet. This application describes an automated modular cabinet whose access to the compartments is via digital locks managed by an intelligent system. one of its great differences lies in its design, which allows many variations from a customizable fundamental unit, in addition to being possible to use plastic materials in more than 50% of its parts, which results in a significant reduction in weight without damage to its robustness, facilitating its transportation and allowing it to be assembled at the installation site.

Description

Application field

[001] The utility model is aimed at the field of logistics and storage of goods, more specifically the category of mountable digital cabinets.

State of the Art

[002] Digital cabinets are normally large and heavy devices as they have an average of 20 compartments and are made of steel. The approximate weight of a cabinet is 160kg and has minimum dimensions of 2.00 x 1.00 x 0.5m, that is, 1m3. The weight and dimensions reported above cause logistical difficulties (boarding, movement and unloading) in transporting the equipment to the destination or returning to the factory (in the case of maintenance or termination of the rental contract).

[003] An important factor is modularity. The digital cabinet is equipment that dynamically allocates orders to doors of varying sizes. Therefore, the cabinets normally have five door sizes to better adapt to the dimensions of the orders. Customers, in turn, request cabinets with different door configurations, therefore, to serve all customers it is necessary to have different models of cabinets with different door configurations.

[004] This solution constitutes a technological creation to manage parcel logistics, more specifically the last mile, logistical stage of delivering parcels to end consumers. This application describes a cabinet with compartments automated by digital locks with access managed by an intelligent system. The solution serves to allow logistics operators to leave parcels without the recipient present. Likewise, the recipient can collect the order at any time since the opening of the compartment where the order is located is accessed through a digital key that can be defined in different ways such as password, QR-CODE, digital biometrics and facial biometrics. .

[005] The proposed solution is a modular smart cabinet, whose industrial design allows the replacement of more than 50% of its parts with parts made of plastic in the vacuum forming process. The new proposed modularity, of 0.50 x 1.00 x 0.5, i.e. 0.25m3, allows for easier transport (boarding, handling and unloading). The use of plastic parts reduced the total weight of the equipment (now made up of 4 modules) to 88kg, that is, approximately half the weight of a conventional cabinet. Another advantage added to the new product is that it eliminates the need for versions with different door sizes and configurations. The new invention has modular shelves, rods and doors that can be assembled according to demand.

[006] Application BR 202018016241-7 describes an electronic multipurpose locker with biometric activation in which the user presses the biometric registration system activation button, places his finger on the reader and then a free door is linked to that biometric and the door is made available ; to unlock it, simply place your finger on the reader again and the door is released and considered available for new users; said cabinet also has a mechanical system for opening in the event of a malfunction of the built-in software; said product can be configured with different port sizes; it can be anchored to the floor, with a modular system, and more columns can be added to expand the installation.

[007] The major advantage of the above feature is its biometric release system, the modularity described is simplistic, made only by the juxtaposition of other identical towers, unlike the present application.

[008] Application BR 102014023247-8 describes a modular closet composed of modules, supported on wheels, in which means are provided for storing clothes and/or clothing accessories, such as shelves, drawers, racks or others, with provision being made for , in each of the modules, an electric motor, with a reducer, on whose driving shaft a pinion is coupled, which engages with the rack, thus providing linear movement, in both directions, of said modules, which is further assisted by pulleys, which slide on the upper and lower rear rails, limited by sensors, with the rack fixed to a pantographic structure, which can be articulated, through a lever, at the articulation points, also having movement sensors arranged on the sides of the modules, with the electronic control of the motors that move the modules consisting of a processing center that will receive signals from movement and limit switches, remote control or mobile devices.

[009] The major advantage of the above feature is its electrical system for moving the modules, so that the technical-functional problem at which the invention is aimed is significantly different from the present application,

[0010] Application BR2020130039034 describes an arrangement introduced into a cabinet in which a solid cabinet has an electrical release circuit activated by payment or other electronic forms. It also has fans, exhaust fans and temperature control systems.

[0011] The major difference in the previous application is its refrigeration system and electronic components. Unlike the present application, there is no modularity system described, only its possibility is mentioned.

Utility Model Description

[0012] The equipment is structured by a chassis (3) that allows the fitting or fixing of the side cover (1), trays (2), ceiling (4), base (5), tie rod, door with interface (6) and doors (7).

[0013] The chassis (3) is preferably manufactured in metal by cutting, bending and welding, for better precision in fitting and fixing the other parts of the invention. It has a preferably trapezoidal shape (horizontal section), which allows for a smaller amount of raw material (steel) and consequently less weight. Furthermore, it contains fixed rods, preferably welded, which help to provide structure to the chassis.

[0014] It has template markings that allow the mounted rods (8) to be fixed in different positions depending on the dimensions and positions of the doors (7) and (6). It can be stacked one or more times to create a taller cabinet, allowing the passage of cabling for electronic locks and for the door with HMI interface. It has a defined area for fixing the digital lock, as well as a longitudinal (vertical) hole for fixing the rod that serves as a pivot for the doors (7) and (6).

[0015] The Side cover (1) is preferably manufactured from plastic, by vacuum molding, roto-molding or injection, to reduce the weight of the equipment described in this invention. It is shaped like an “L” for fixing to the side and bottom of the chassis (3), may have holes or markings for holes to receive rivets, screws or the like, in addition to having horizontal reliefs for supporting and fixing the trays (2).

[0016] The Tray (2) is preferably manufactured in plastic, by vacuum molding, roto-molding or injection, to reduce the weight of the described equipment. It is approximately shaped like a rectangle or square, has template markings that allow it to be fixed in different positions on the chassis (3) and Side Cover (1). Furthermore, it has ribs (reliefs) to provide better structure and less weight, and a recess to retain liquids if there is a spill.

[0017] The Roof (4) is preferably manufactured in plastic, by vacuum molding, roto-molding or injection, also with the aim of reducing the weight of the equipment, it is shaped approximately like a rectangle or square and has templated markings that allow it to be fixing in different positions of the chassis (3).

[0018] It consists of two parts: a flat piece that is fixed to the chassis (3), and a hollow volumetric piece that is fitted/fixed to the flat piece. It also has a slot in the flat piece for fixing a translucent acrylic and mounting a light, preferably LED for illuminating the doors (6) and (7).

[0019] The base (5) is preferably manufactured in metal by cutting, bending and welding for better precision in fitting and fixing the other parts. It has an approximate shape of a rectangle or square, can be fixed to each other laterally to create multiple column cabinets and can receive a ballast (heavy weight parts) to stabilize the cabinet. This skin also allows the chassis (3) to be fixed and has four or more feet, preferably adjustable.

[0020] The simple doors (7) are preferably manufactured in metal by cutting, bending and welding for better precision in fitting and fixing the other parts.

[0021] It has varied dimensions, but multiple dimensions to allow the assembly of cabinets with different door configurations, it is fixed to the chassis (3) and has a longitudinal hole for the tie rod (pivot) to pass through, which allows pivoting movement. In addition, it has a clip fixed to the inside to lock the electronic lock present on the chassis.

[0022] The HMI Interface Door (6) is preferably manufactured in metal by cutting, bending and welding, for better precision in fitting and fixing the other parts of the invention. It has a hole and metal clips on the inside for attaching a digital screen, preferably touch-sensitive, and a hole and metal clips on the inside for attaching barcode readers, QRCODE or biometric readers.

[0023] It has varied dimensions, but multiple dimensions to allow the assembly of cabinets with different door configurations, being fixed to the chassis (3). It has a longitudinal hole for the tie rod (pivot) to pass through, which allows pivoting movement, as well as a clip fixed to the inside to lock the electronic lock present on the chassis.

[0024] The tie rod is a long cylindrical billet whose purpose is to serve as a pivot for articulating the doors (6) and (7), which is fixed to the chassis (6).

[0025] Modularity is a striking feature of this solution and can be achieved at two levels:

[0026] Level 1: Modularity is provided by flexibility in the assembly of the assembled rods. These rods can be fixed at different points on the chassis (3), allowing the assembly of standard modules with different quantities and dimensions of ports (6) and (7). This way we can assemble a standard module with different configurations as can be seen in the following examples: • Configuration (a): 8 small doors; • Configuration (b): 5 small doors and 1 medium doors; • Configuration (c): 4 small ports and 2 medium ports; • Configuration (d): 2 small doors and 3 medium doors; • Configuration (e): 1 small door, 2 medium doors and one large door; • Configuration (f): 2 small doors, 2 large doors; • Configuration (g): 3 small ports, one large port and 1 port with HMI interface (6);

[0027] The assembly of the standard block can be done according to customer demand since the assembled rods and doors can be fixed by rivets and the tie rod outside the factory. This characteristic allows the manufacture of items (1-8) on a large scale as they will be customized afterwards, according to the customer's request.

[0028] Level 2: The standard module, consisting of a chassis (3), two side covers (1), one or more trays (2) and one or more doors (6) and (7), can be mounted on a base (5), receive a riser and a roof (4). Optionally, the standard module can be stacked on top of another standard module, thus forming a column of two modules that receive a roof (4), a riser (8) and a base (5). Another assembly option is to associate more than one column of two modules side by side, forming multiple column cabinets.

[0029] In short, this order allows for an unprecedented degree of modularity, where its fundamental unit, consisting of the chassis (3), the side covers (1), the trays (2), which can be used in variable numbers and configurations, in addition of doors (6) and (7), which can also be used in variable numbers and sizes, increases the number of possible combinations. Furthermore, as mentioned above, each tower can be stacked horizontally and vertically on top of each other depending on the need for use and the availability of space at the installation location. This combination is capable of providing countless configurations, since levels 1 and 2 of modularity act on each other in a multiplicative way.

Description of Figures

[0030] Figure 1. Exploded isometric view of the components;

[0031] Figure 2. Front, side and top view of the cabinet;

[0032] Figure 3. Possible module port configurations;

[0033] Figure 4. Possible additional module port configurations;

[0034] Figure 5. Vertical fitting of the modules;

[0035] Figure 6. Horizontal fitting of the modules;

[0036] Figure 7. Example of horizontal combination of modules.

Claims (6)

1) MODULAR AUTOMATED CABINET, characterized by constituting a unique combination that is structured by a trapezoidal chassis (3) in which there is fixation of the side cover (1) in an L shape, ribbed trays (2) with a rectangular shape that have templated markings and a liquid-retaining recess, roof (4) with a rectangular shape that has template markings, rectangular base with feet (5), door with interface (6), simple doors (7) with variable dimensions, multiple of each other, long cylindrical rod ( 8), and mounting rods that can be flexibly fixed at different points on the chassis (9). 2) MODULAR AUTOMATED CABINET according to claim 1, characterized by having its chassis (3) with fixed structuring rods, templated markings that allow the fixation of mounted rods (9) in different positions related to the dimensions and positions of the doors (7) and (6), in addition, it can be stacked one or more times to create a taller cabinet, allows the passage of cabling for electronic locks and for the door with HMI interface, has a defined area for fixing the digital lock and a longitudinal drilling. 3) MODULAR AUTOMATED CABINET according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the roof (4) consists of two parts, a flat piece that is fixed to the chassis (3), and a hollow volumetric piece that is fitted/fixed to the piece flat, in addition to also having a slot in the flat piece for fixing a translucent acrylic and mounting a light, preferably LED for illuminating the doors (6) and (7). 4) MODULAR AUTOMATED CABINET according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the chassis (3), doors (6) and (7) are preferably manufactured in metal by cutting, bending and welding, while the side cover (2), roof (4) and base (5) are preferably manufactured in plastic, by vacuum molding, roto-molding or injection. 5) MODULAR AUTOMATED CABINET according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the door with HMI interface (6) has a hole and metal clips on the inside for fixing a digital screen, preferably touch-sensitive, and a hole and metal clips on the internal part for attaching barcode readers, QRCODE or biometric readers. 6) MODULAR AUTOMATED CABINET according to claims 1,2,3,4 and 5, characterized by being manufactured in different customizable configurations, and assembled by stacking its modules on top of each other and/or in parallel in columns, during installation.