CN217779770U - Transmission device, storing equipment and unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system - Google Patents

Abstract

The application relates to a transfer device, storing equipment and unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system, this transfer device include supporting seat, buffer memory subassembly and receiving assembly. Wherein, the supporting seat is provided with the circular orbit, buffer memory subassembly and circular orbit sliding connection to be used for depositing and follow the first direction motion in order to convey the storage tank, receiving assembly is used for following the first direction motion, in order to receive the storage tank that the storage device outside transmitted, and convey the storage tank to buffer memory subassembly, receiving assembly still is used for receiving the storage tank that buffer memory subassembly transmitted, and conveys the storage tank to the storage device outside. This application makes transfer device increase the function of depositing the storage tank through setting up the buffer memory subassembly, and its structure is simpler. Moreover, because the receiving assembly and the buffering assembly move along the first direction, a driving mechanism which is complicated in the prior art is not needed, the structure of the transmission device is further simplified, and the occupied space of the transmission device in other directions can be reduced, so that the volume of the transmission device is reduced.

Description

Transmission device, storing equipment and unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system

Technical Field

The application relates to unmanned aerial vehicle delivery field especially relates to a transmission device, storing equipment and unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system.

Background

With the continuous expansion of the logistics distribution industry, the instant distribution market is at a high-speed growth stage, but the number of logistics distribution workers cannot meet the demand of order quantity. In order to ensure that logistics orders can be delivered timely, the delivery efficiency is improved, and the unmanned aerial vehicle technology is applied to logistics delivery service.

When unmanned aerial vehicle delivered goods, need use with the storing equipment is supporting, and during near storing equipment was put into with the storage tank to trade company or express delivery person, took away the storage tank from storing equipment by unmanned aerial vehicle, delivered again to near the storing equipment of customer in. In the process, the storage box transfer device inside the storage equipment is used for storing and conveying the storage box, and the applicability and the high efficiency of the storage box cache are guaranteed.

In the prior art, a storage box transfer device in the storage equipment is complex in structure and long in storage box transfer time, and the transfer device is large in size, so that the overall occupied area of the storage equipment is too large.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The application provides a transmission device, storing equipment and unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system, can simplify transmission device's structure, reduce transmission device's volume, improve the storage tank access efficiency.

A first aspect of the present application provides a transfer apparatus comprising:

the supporting seat is provided with an annular track;

the buffer memory assembly is connected with the annular track in a sliding mode and used for storing and moving along a first direction to convey the storage box;

the receiving assembly is used for moving along the first direction so as to receive the storage box transmitted from the outside of the storage equipment and transmit the storage box to the cache assembly; the receiving assembly is further used for receiving the storage box transmitted by the cache assembly and transmitting the storage box to the outside of the storage equipment.

In a possible design, the transferring device includes a first transmission mechanism, the first transmission mechanism is mounted on the supporting seat and is configured to drive the buffer assembly to slide along the circular track, the first transmission mechanism includes a first driving wheel, a first driven wheel and a first conveyor belt wound around the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel, and the buffer assembly is connected to the first conveyor belt.

In a possible design, a connecting block is arranged on the first conveyor belt, and the buffer assembly is fixedly connected with the connecting block.

In a possible design, the buffer module is multiple, and the multiple buffer modules are connected to the first conveyor belt at intervals.

In a possible design, the buffer memory subassembly includes base and buffer memory seat, the one end of base with connecting block fixed connection, the other end with the buffer memory seat rotates to be connected, the buffer memory seat is used for placing the storage tank.

In a possible design, the circular orbit includes the inner rail, the base is close to the one end of inner rail is provided with first spacing leading wheel and the spacing leading wheel of second, first spacing leading wheel with inner rail sliding connection, in order to restrict buffer memory subassembly is along the ascending motion of second side, the spacing leading wheel of second with inner rail sliding connection, in order to restrict buffer memory subassembly is along the ascending motion of third side.

In a possible design, the circular track further includes an outer track, an outer guide assembly is disposed at one end of the base close to the outer track, the outer guide assembly includes a third limit guide wheel and a rocker, the third limit guide wheel is slidably connected to the outer track, the rocker is connected to the third limit guide wheel and the base, and the rocker is configured to rotate relative to the base, so that the buffer seat is kept horizontal in the second direction.

In a possible design, an avoiding space is arranged in the middle of the buffer memory seat, and when the buffer memory assembly moves to a position corresponding to the receiving assembly along the annular track, the receiving assembly can move in the first direction along the avoiding space so as to convey the storage boxes transmitted from the outside of the storage equipment to the buffer memory assembly or convey the storage boxes transmitted from the buffer memory assembly to the outside of the storage equipment.

In a possible design, along the second direction, positioning plates are arranged on two sides of the buffer memory seat, and a guide part is arranged at one end, far away from the buffer memory seat, of each positioning plate.

In a possible design, the transmission device includes a second transmission mechanism, the second transmission mechanism is connected to the receiving assembly and is configured to drive the receiving assembly to move along the first direction, the second transmission mechanism includes a second driving wheel, a second driven wheel and a second transmission belt wound around the second driving wheel and the second driven wheel, and the receiving assembly is connected to the second transmission belt.

In a possible design, the second transmission mechanism further comprises a locking member, the locking member is connected with the receiving assembly and the second conveying belt, the locking member comprises a first locking block and a second locking block which are detachably connected, and the second conveying belt is clamped between the first locking block and the second locking block.

In a possible design, the receiving assembly comprises a receiving platform and a guide rod, two ends of the guide rod are fixedly connected with the receiving platform and the first locking block respectively, and the receiving platform is used for placing the storage box.

In a possible design, the transmission device includes a mounting bracket, the second transmission mechanism is mounted on the mounting bracket, a linear bearing is arranged on the mounting bracket, and the guide rod is slidably connected with the linear bearing.

In a possible design, the transfer device further includes a push-out mechanism, and the push-out mechanism is mounted on the supporting seat and used for pushing the storage box out of the buffer seat along a third direction.

In one possible design, the ejection mechanism is provided with a vacuum cup for transferring the storage bin to the buffer storage seat.

The present application provides in a second aspect a storage apparatus, comprising:

the unmanned aerial vehicle taking-off and landing platform is used for taking off and landing the unmanned aerial vehicle;

a storage cabinet for storing and taking the storage box;

the transfer device is arranged in the storage equipment and is the above transfer device;

the receiving assembly is used for receiving the storage box transmitted by the unmanned aerial vehicle from the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform and transmitting the storage box to the cache assembly; the receiving assembly is further used for receiving the storage box transmitted by the cache assembly and transmitting the storage box to the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform;

the buffer memory component is used for receiving the storage box transmitted by the receiving component and transmitting the storage box to the storage cabinet; the buffer memory component is also used for receiving the storage box in the storage cabinet and transmitting the storage box to the receiving component.

The third aspect of the application provides an unmanned aerial vehicle distribution system, which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle and the storage equipment;

the unmanned aerial vehicle is used for unloading the carried storage box to the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform after the unmanned aerial vehicle stops at the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform; or the storage box in the storage equipment is carried to leave.

Among the transfer device that this application provided, be provided with annular track and buffer memory subassembly, buffer memory subassembly slides along annular track to be used for depositing and follow the first direction motion with conveying storage tank. The receiving assembly can follow the outside motion of first direction orientation storing equipment and receive the storage tank from storing equipment's outside, then follows the inside motion of first direction orientation storing equipment, when receiving assembly downstream to corresponding with the buffer memory subassembly position, can convey the storage tank to the buffer memory subassembly to utilize the buffer memory subassembly to deposit the storage tank. The buffer memory subassembly set up make transfer device increase the function of depositing the storage tank, and needn't set up a plurality ofly deposit in the storing equipment and separate the mouth like prior art, and every storage tank all need be sent into in time and deposit and separate in the mouth. The peripheral structure associated with the storage compartment is accordingly simplified and the transfer device provided by the present application is simpler in construction. When customer need get goods, the buffer memory subassembly of depositing the storage tank can follow first direction and move to suitable position to the storage tank that deposits on the buffer memory subassembly conveys to the storing equipment outside. On the other hand, when the locker is deposited into the storing equipment to trade company or express delivery person, the buffer memory subassembly can be followed the first direction motion and received the locker. When unmanned aerial vehicle came to get goods, the buffer memory subassembly of depositing the storage tank can move to the position corresponding with the receiving assembly, then the receiving assembly moves in order to be close to the buffer memory subassembly along the first direction to receive the storage tank from the buffer memory subassembly, continue again along the first direction towards the storage device outside motion, in order to convey the storage tank to unmanned aerial vehicle.

In addition, when customer got goods, the host computer can control the buffer memory subassembly and follow clockwise sliding or follow anticlockwise sliding on the circular orbit for the buffer memory subassembly conveys the storage tank to the storing equipment outside along the shortest route, supplies customer to take. Similarly, when a merchant or a courier deposits in the storage box, the upper computer can control the buffer memory component to slide clockwise or anticlockwise on the annular track, so that the buffer memory component receives the storage box from the outside of the storage equipment along the shortest path. Therefore, the provision of the endless track improves the transfer efficiency of the transfer device.

As mentioned above, this application makes transfer device increase the function of the storage tank of keeping in through setting up the buffer memory subassembly, and its structure is simpler. Moreover, because the receiving assembly and the buffering assembly move along the first direction, a driving mechanism which is complicated in the prior art is not needed, the structure of the transmission device is further simplified, and the occupied space of the transmission device in other directions can be reduced, so that the volume of the transmission device is reduced.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a transfer device provided in the present application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of a storage device provided herein;

FIG. 3 is a front view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the structure of FIG. 1 from another perspective;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cache assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of portion B of FIG. 1;

fig. 8 is an assembly view of the receiver assembly and the second drive mechanism of fig. 1.

Reference numerals:

1-a support seat;

11-an endless track;

111-inner rail;

112-outer track;

2-a cache component;

21-a base;

211-a first limit guide wheel;

212-a second limit guide wheel;

213-an outer guide assembly;

213 a-a third limit guide wheel;

213 b-Rocker;

22-a buffer seat;

221-avoiding space;

222-a positioning plate;

222 a-a guide;

23-a first transmission mechanism;

231-a first capstan;

232-a first driven wheel;

233-a first conveyor belt;

233 a-connecting block;

24-a first drive member;

3-a storage box;

4-a receiving component;

41-a receiving platform;

42-a guide bar;

43-a second transmission;

431-a second capstan;

432 — a second driven pulley;

433-a second conveyor belt;

434-locking member;

434a — first locking block;

434b — a second locking block;

44-a second drive member;

5, mounting a bracket;

51-linear bearings;

6-a push-out mechanism;

61-a third drive member;

62-a telescoping rod 62;

7-unmanned plane take-off and landing platform;

71-a loading and unloading port;

8, storing a cabinet;

9-a display screen assembly;

x-a first direction;

y-a second direction;

z-third direction.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

Detailed Description

For better understanding of the technical solutions of the present application, the following detailed descriptions of the embodiments of the present application are provided with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be understood that the embodiments described are only a few embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

The terminology used in the embodiments of the present application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in the examples of this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It should be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein is merely one type of association that describes an associated object, meaning that three relationships may exist, e.g., a and/or B may mean: a exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character "/" herein generally indicates that the former and latter associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and the like used in the embodiments of the present application are described in terms of the angles shown in the drawings, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, in this context, it will also be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on" or "under" another element, it can be directly on "or" under "the other element or be indirectly on" or "under" the other element via an intermediate element.

At present, unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system who comprises unmanned aerial vehicle and storing equipment has been applied to unmanned delivery service in unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system, includes two storing equipment and an unmanned aerial vehicle at least. Wherein, storing equipment is arranged in the storage tank of access splendid attire goods, can be applied to in logistics distribution services such as express delivery, takeaway. Storage equipment is provided with one and can feeds through the inside and external locker of storage equipment, trade company or express delivery person deposit the storage tank in storage equipment from the locker qianmen, deposit the storage tank in storage equipment from locker back door by the inside transmission device of storage equipment again, treat when unmanned aerial vehicle flies to the storage equipment outside, transmission device conveys the storage tank to unmanned aerial vehicle, unmanned aerial vehicle carries on behind the storage tank near the storage equipment of storage tank flight to client, lift the storage tank off, deposit storage equipment in the storage tank by transmission device, client can take out the storage tank through the locker qianmen through sweeping sign indicating number or getting a sign indicating number.

The application provides a transfer device that can be used in storing equipment, as shown in fig. 1, this transfer device includes supporting seat 1, buffer memory subassembly 2 and receiving assembly 4. Wherein, supporting seat 1 is provided with annular rail 11, buffer memory subassembly 2 and annular rail 11 sliding connection to be used for depositing and follow first direction X motion with conveying storage tank 3, receiving module 4 is used for following first direction X motion, with the storage tank 3 that receives the storage device outside and transmit storage tank 3 to buffer memory subassembly 2, receiving module 4 still is used for receiving storage tank 3 that buffer memory subassembly 2 transmitted, and with storage tank 3 conveying to the storage device outside.

In this embodiment, the straight track portion of the circular track 11 extends along the first direction X, so that the buffer memory component 2 can slide up and down along the first direction X, and the buffer memory component 2 and the receiving component 4 can be mutually matched along the first direction X, thereby realizing the transfer process of the storage box 3 in the transfer device. Wherein, as shown in fig. 2, the storing equipment includes unmanned aerial vehicle take off and land platform 7 for take off and land unmanned aerial vehicle, and be provided with loading and unloading mouth 71 on the unmanned aerial vehicle take off and land platform 7. When the unmanned aerial vehicle who carries out storage tank 3 lands at unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform 7, receiving component 4 can follow the outside motion of first direction X orientation storage equipment to be close to unmanned aerial vehicle, and receive storage tank 3 that the unmanned aerial vehicle went up the uninstallation and got off from loading and unloading mouth 71, then follow the inside motion of first direction X orientation storage equipment, in order to be close to buffer memory subassembly 2. As shown in fig. 1, when the receiving assembly 4 moves to a position corresponding to the buffer assembly 2, the storage box 3 can be transferred to the buffer assembly 2 so as to store the storage box 3 by using the buffer assembly 2. The buffer memory component 2 increases the function of storing the storage box 3 for the transfer device, and does not need to arrange a plurality of storage partition openings in the storage equipment like the prior art, and each storage box 3 needs to be sent into the storage partition openings in time. The peripheral structure associated with the storage compartment is accordingly simplified and the transfer device provided by the present application is simpler in construction. As shown in fig. 2, the storage apparatus further comprises a storage cabinet 8 for storing and taking the storage boxes 3, when the customer needs to take the goods, the buffer storage assembly 2 storing the storage boxes 3 can move to a position horizontal to the storage cabinet 8 along the first direction X, and the storage boxes 3 stored on the buffer storage assembly 2 are transferred to the storage cabinet 8.

On the other hand, when a merchant or courier stores storage box 3 in the storage device from locker 8, buffer memory component 2 can move to a position horizontal to locker 8 along first direction X and receive storage box 3. When unmanned aerial vehicle descends to get goods on unmanned aerial vehicle take off and land platform 7, the buffer memory subassembly 2 of depositing storage tank 3 can move to the position corresponding with receiving assembly 4, then receiving assembly 4 moves to the position shown in figure 1 along first direction X to receive storage tank 3 from buffering subassembly 2, resume again along first direction X towards the storage device outside motion, convey storage tank 3 to the unmanned aerial vehicle that is located the storage device outside through loading and unloading mouth 71.

In addition, as shown in fig. 2, the storage apparatus may be provided with two lockers 8, when a customer takes goods from the locker 8, the upper computer may control the buffer memory assembly 2 to slide clockwise or counterclockwise on the circular track 11, so that the buffer memory assembly 2 approaches the locker 8 closest thereto, and the storage boxes 3 on the buffer memory assembly 2 are transferred to the locker 8 for the customer to take. Similarly, when a merchant or a courier deposits storage box 3 into storage equipment from storage cabinet 8, the upper computer can control cache component 2 to slide clockwise or anticlockwise on annular track 11, so that cache component 2 approaches to storage cabinet 8 along the shortest path and receives storage box 3. By arranging the annular track 11, the buffer memory component 2 can move to a position horizontal to the storage cabinet 8 along the shortest path, and the conveying efficiency of the conveying device is improved.

As mentioned above, this application makes transfer device increase the function of depositing storage tank 3 through setting up buffer memory subassembly 2, and its structure is simpler. Moreover, because the receiving assembly 4 and the buffer assembly 2 both move along the first direction X, a complicated driving mechanism in the prior art is not needed, the structure of the transmission device is further simplified, and the occupied space of the transmission device in other directions can be reduced, so that the volume of the transmission device is reduced.

It should be noted that, as shown in fig. 1, the first direction X in the present application may be a height direction of the supporting seat 1, the second direction Y may be a width direction of the supporting seat 1, and the third direction Z may be a thickness direction of the supporting seat 1.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, the transferring device includes a first transmission mechanism 23, the first transmission mechanism 23 is mounted on the supporting base 1 and is used for driving the buffer assembly 2 to slide along the circular track 11, the first transmission mechanism 23 includes a first driving wheel 231, a first driven wheel 232, and a first conveying belt 233 wound around the first driving wheel 231 and the first driven wheel 232, and the buffer assembly 2 is connected to the first conveying belt 233.

In this embodiment, the first transmission mechanism is fixedly installed at one end of the supporting seat 1 close to the buffer module 2, and is disposed along the moving direction of the buffer module 2, the first driving wheel 231 and the first driven wheel 232 are disposed at intervals along the first direction X, and the first transmission belt 233 is wound around the first driving wheel 231 and the first driven wheel 232. Referring to fig. 1 and fig. 4, the transferring device further includes a first driving member 24 for driving the first driving wheel 231 to rotate. When the first driving member 24 is started, the first driving wheel 231 rotates, the first driving belt 233 wound around the first driving wheel 231 drives the first driven wheel 232 to rotate synchronously, and at this time, the buffer assembly 2 connected to the first driving belt 233 can slide on the circular track 11 along the first direction X.

Wherein, first driving piece 24 can be the motor, control by the host computer, drive first action wheel 231 along clockwise rotation or along anticlockwise rotation, thereby drive buffer memory subassembly 2 along clockwise sliding or along anticlockwise sliding on circular orbit 11, so that buffer memory subassembly 2 can follow shortest path motion to with 8 horizontally positions of locker, the automated control to buffer memory subassembly 2 has been realized, and first driving piece 24 can carry out information interaction with the host computer, in time with trouble feedback to the host computer, so that maintainer in time maintains, thereby guarantee transmission device's normal use.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 5, a connection block 233a is disposed on the first conveyor belt 233, and the buffer module 2 is fixedly connected to the connection block 233 a.

In this embodiment, the first conveyor belt 233 is fixedly connected to a connection block 233a, and the buffer module 2 is connected to the first conveyor belt 233 through the connection block 233 a. Specifically, the connection block 233a and the buffer module 2 should be provided with corresponding connection holes, and the connection block 233a and the buffer module 2 can be fixedly connected together by matching the connection member with the connection holes, so as to connect the buffer module 2 and the first conveyor belt 233. By using the connection mode, the damaged buffer assembly 2 is convenient to replace, the normal use of the first conveyor belt 233 is not affected, and the service life of the conveying device can be prolonged.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 3, there are a plurality of buffer modules 2, and the plurality of buffer modules 2 are connected to the first conveyor 233 at intervals.

A plurality of buffer memory subassembly 2 all connect in first conveyer belt 233 through connecting block 233a, and a plurality of buffer memory subassembly 2 homoenergetic realize depositing of storage tank 3 for transmission device can promote self storage capacity on the unchangeable basis of volume. Wherein, the interval should be kept between two adjacent buffer assemblies 2 to avoid the problem of mutual interference during the movement.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, the buffer assembly 2 includes a base 21 and a buffer seat 22, one end of the base 21 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 233a, the other end is rotatably connected to the buffer seat 22, and the buffer seat 22 is used for placing the storage box 3.

In this embodiment, the base 21 is slidably connected to the circular track 11 and is used to connect the buffer seat 22 and the connecting block 233a, wherein one end of the base 21 is rotatably connected to the middle portion of the buffer seat 22, and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting block 233a through a connecting member. As shown in fig. 1, in the process that buffer memory subassembly 2 moved along first direction X, base 21 all the time with circular orbit 11 sliding connection to, when buffer memory subassembly 2 moved to the arc track portion of circular orbit 11, base 21 can rotate around its junction with buffer memory seat 22, makes buffer memory seat 22 keep the level all the time in second direction Y, improves buffer memory subassembly 2's stability, thereby avoids storage tank 3 to drop from buffer memory seat 22.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, the circular track 11 includes an inner track 111, as shown in fig. 6, one end of the base 21 near the inner track 111 is provided with a first limit guide wheel 211 and a second limit guide wheel 212, the first limit guide wheel 211 is slidably connected to the inner track 111 to limit the movement of the buffer assembly 2 along the second direction Y, and the second limit guide wheel 212 is slidably connected to the inner track 111 to limit the movement of the buffer assembly 2 along the third direction Z.

Referring to fig. 5 and fig. 6, the inner rail 111 protrudes toward the direction close to the cache module 2 along the third direction Z, two first limiting guide wheels 211 are disposed on the base 21, and the two first limiting guide wheels 211 are disposed on two sides of the inner rail 111 along the second direction Y and are slidably connected to two sides of the inner rail 111 along the second direction Y respectively, so as to limit the movement of the base 21 in the second direction Y, thereby limiting the movement of the cache module 2 along the second direction Y; in addition, the base 21 is further provided with two second limiting guide wheels 212, the two second limiting guide wheels 212 are arranged on two sides of the inner rail 111 along the second direction Y and are respectively in sliding connection with the supporting seat 1, and the movement of the base 21 can be limited in the third direction Z, so that the movement of the cache module 2 along the third direction Z is limited. Through setting up first spacing leading wheel 211 and the spacing leading wheel 212 of second respectively with interior track 111 sliding fit, can restrict buffer memory subassembly 2 along the motion on the second direction Y and along the motion on the third direction Z, guaranteed buffer memory subassembly 2's location accuracy and transmission stability.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, the circular track 11 further includes an outer track 112, as shown in fig. 6, an outer guide assembly 213 is disposed at an end of the base 21 close to the outer track 112, the outer guide assembly 213 includes a third limit guide wheel 213a and a rocker 213b, the third limit guide wheel 213a is slidably connected to the outer track 112, the rocker 213b connects the third limit guide wheel 213a to the base 21, and the rocker 213b is configured to rotate relative to the base 21 to keep the buffer storage seat 22 horizontal in the second direction Y.

Referring to fig. 6 and fig. 7, the outer track 112 is recessed toward a direction away from the buffer assembly 2 along the third direction Z, the base 21 is provided with an outer guide assembly 213, wherein the third limiting guide wheel 213a is connected to the base 21 through a rocker 213b and is slidably connected to an inner wall of the outer track 112, and in a process that the third limiting guide wheel 213a slides along the outer track 112, the rocker 213b can rotate around a connection portion between the rocker and the base 21, so that the buffer seat 22 is always kept horizontal in the second direction Y, and the stability of the buffer assembly 2 is further improved. Through setting up outer direction subassembly 213 and outer track 112 sliding fit, can in time adjust the state of buffer memory seat 22, make it keep the level in second direction Y all the time, guaranteed buffer memory subassembly 2's transmission stability.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, an avoiding space 221 is provided in a middle portion of the buffer storage seat 22, and when the buffer storage assembly 2 moves along the circular track 11 to a position corresponding to the receiving assembly 4, the receiving assembly 4 can move in a first direction X along the avoiding space 221 to transfer the storage boxes 3 transferred from the outside of the storage device to the buffer storage assembly 2; or the storage box 3 transmitted by the buffer memory component 2 is transmitted to the outside of the storage equipment.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 1, when an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying a storage box 3 lands on an unmanned aerial vehicle landing platform 7, a buffer assembly 2 moves to a curved track portion at the upper end of an annular track 11 first, and an avoidance space 221 is aligned with a receiving assembly 4, and the receiving assembly 4 moves toward the outside of the storage device along a first direction X, and in this process, the receiving assembly 4 can pass through the buffer assembly 2 along the avoidance space 221, and when the receiving assembly 4 moves to a loading and unloading port 71, the storage box 3 unloaded from the unmanned aerial vehicle can be received, and moves toward the inside of the storage device along the first direction X, and can pass through the buffer assembly 2 along the avoidance space 221, as shown in fig. 1, when the receiving assembly 4 moves along the avoidance space 221 to correspond to the position of the buffer assembly 2, the storage box 3 can be transferred to the buffer assembly 2. Similarly, when unmanned aerial vehicle descends to get goods on unmanned aerial vehicle take off and land platform 7, buffer memory subassembly 2 can move to the curved track part of circular orbit 11 upper end to make dodge space 221 and receiving assembly 4 position alignment, then receiving assembly 4 moves and dodge space 221 through dodging the outside of storage device along first direction X and move to the position shown in figure 1, receive storage tank 3 from buffer memory subassembly 2, continue again to move to loading and unloading mouth 71 along dodging space 221, convey storage tank 3 to unmanned aerial vehicle.

Through set up on buffer memory seat 22 and dodge space 221, can avoid buffer memory subassembly 2 and receiving assembly 4 to take place to interfere along the motion of first direction X, guarantee transmission's normal operating, can also shorten the transfer distance of storage tank 3 between buffer memory subassembly 2 and receiving assembly 4 simultaneously, further improve conveying efficiency. Moreover, the structure can further reduce the volume of the transmission device and the production cost of the transmission device.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, the positioning plates 222 are disposed on two sides of the buffer housing 22 along the second direction Y, and a guide portion 222a is disposed on an end of the positioning plate 222 away from the buffer housing 22.

In this embodiment, the positioning plate 222 is used to guide the transfer of the storage box 3, and as shown in fig. 1, when the receiving assembly 4 moves to a position corresponding to the position of the buffer assembly 2, the positioning plate 222 can clamp the storage box 3 onto the buffer seat 22 from the receiving assembly 4. As shown in fig. 6, one end of the positioning plates 222 away from the buffer storage seat 22 is provided with a guide portion 222a having a plate-shaped structure, and a certain included angle exists between the guide portion 222a and the buffer storage seat 22, so that the distance between the guide portions 222a of the two positioning plates 222 gradually increases along the first direction X toward the direction away from the buffer storage seat 22, thereby facilitating the storage box 3 to be transferred onto the buffer storage seat 22 along the first direction X.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, the transmission device includes a second transmission mechanism 43, the second transmission mechanism 43 is connected to the receiving assembly 4 for driving the receiving assembly 4 to move along the first direction X, the second transmission mechanism 43 includes a second driving wheel 431, a second driven wheel 432 and a second transmission belt 433 wound around the second driving wheel 431 and the second driven wheel 432, and the receiving assembly 4 is connected to the second transmission belt 433.

In this embodiment, the second transmission mechanism 43 is disposed along the moving direction of the receiving assembly 4, as shown in fig. 8, the second driving wheel 431 and the second driven wheel 432 are disposed at intervals along the first direction X, and the second transmission belt 433 is wound around the second driving wheel 431 and the second driven wheel 432. The transfer device further comprises a second drive member 44 for driving the second capstan 431 in rotation. When the second driving element 44 is activated, the second driving wheel 432 is driven by the second transmission belt 433 wound around the second driving wheel 431 to rotate synchronously, and at this time, the receiving assembly 4 connected to the second transmission belt 433 can move along the first direction X.

Wherein, second driving piece 44 can be the motor, be controlled by the host computer, drive second action wheel 431 is along clockwise rotation or along anticlockwise rotation, thereby drive receiving assembly 4 along first direction X towards the storing equipment outside or towards the inside motion of storing equipment, realize the automated control to receiving assembly 4, and second driving piece 44 can carry out the information interaction with the host computer, in time feed back the host computer with the trouble, so that maintainer in time maintains, thereby guarantee transmission device's normal use.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 8, the second transmission mechanism 43 further includes a locking member 434, the locking member 434 connects the receiving assembly 4 and the second conveyor belt 433, the locking member 434 includes a first locking block 434a and a second locking block 434b which are detachably connected, and the second conveyor belt 433 is clamped between the first locking block 434a and the second locking block 434 b.

In this embodiment, retaining member 434 fixedly attaches receiving module 4 to second conveyor 433 so that receiving module 4 can move in unison with second conveyor 433. As shown in fig. 8, the second conveyor 433 is clamped between a first locking block 434a and a second locking block 434b, wherein one end of the first locking block 434a is fixedly connected to the receiving assembly 4. When the second conveyor 433 moves along the first direction X, the first locking block 434a and the second locking block 434b can be driven to move synchronously, and then the receiving assembly 4 connected with the first locking block 434a is driven to move. By providing the first locking block 434a to cooperate with the second locking block 434b, the locking member 434 can be firmly fixed on the second conveyor 433, thereby improving the movement stability of the receiving assembly 4.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, the receiving assembly 4 includes a receiving platform 41 and a guiding rod 42, two ends of the guiding rod 42 are fixedly connected to the receiving platform 41 and the first locking block 434a, respectively, and the receiving platform 41 is used for placing the storage box 3.

In this embodiment, the guiding rod 42 extends along the first direction X, and two ends of the guiding rod 42 are respectively fixedly connected to the receiving platform 41 and the first locking block 434a, so as to drive the receiving platform 41 to approach or leave the cache module 2 along the first direction X. As shown in fig. 8, the receiving assembly 4 is provided with at least two guide rods 42, so that the stability of the receiving platform 41 during the movement process can be improved, and when the at least two guide rods 42 are respectively located at two ends of the receiving platform 41, the two ends of the receiving platform 41 can be kept horizontal during the movement process, so that the storage box 3 located on the receiving platform 41 is not prone to side rollover.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, the transmission device includes a mounting bracket 5, the second transmission mechanism 43 is mounted on the mounting bracket 5, a linear bearing 51 is disposed on the mounting bracket 5, and the guide rod 42 is slidably connected to the linear bearing 51.

In this embodiment, the second transmission mechanism 43 is installed on the mounting bracket 5, and the receiving assembly 4 is slidably connected to the mounting bracket 5, specifically, the linear bearing 51 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 5 and sleeved on the guide rod 42, when the receiving assembly 4 slides along the first direction X, the guide rod 42 always slides along the linear bearing 51, and the linear bearing 51 can guide the movement of the guide rod 42, so that the guide rod 42 always keeps moving linearly.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 1 and 4, the transferring device further comprises an ejecting mechanism 6, and the ejecting mechanism 6 is mounted on the supporting base 1 for ejecting the storage box 3 from the buffer storage seat 22 along the third direction Z.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 4, the pushing mechanism 6 includes a third driving member 61 and an expansion link 62, the third driving member 61 drives the expansion link 62 to move in a telescopic manner along a third direction Z through a belt transmission manner, when a customer needs to take goods, the buffer assembly 2 storing the storage box 3 can move to a position horizontal to the storage cabinet 8 along the first direction X, at this time, the third driving member 61 can push the expansion link 62 to extend along the third direction Z, so as to push the storage box 3 from the buffer seat 22 to the storage cabinet 8, thereby facilitating the customer to take goods. On the other hand, the third driving member 61 can also push the telescopic rod 62 to retract along the third direction Z, so as to avoid interfering with the movement of the buffer assembly 2. The push-out mechanism 6 in the embodiment is simple in structure and convenient to control, the time for conveying the storage box 3 from the buffer assembly 2 to the storage cabinet 8 can be shortened, and the conveying efficiency of the storage box 3 is improved.

In particular, the ejection mechanism 6 is provided with a vacuum chuck for transferring the storage compartment 3 to the buffer store 22.

In this embodiment, a vacuum chuck is disposed at one end of the pushing-out mechanism 6 close to the buffer module 2. When the buffer memory assembly 2 moves to the position horizontal to the storage cabinet 8, the vacuum chuck can grab the storage box 3 in the storage cabinet 8 and place the storage box on the buffer memory seat 22 of the buffer memory assembly 2, so that the push-out mechanism 6 has the function of transferring the storage box 3 from the storage cabinet 8 to the buffer memory assembly 2.

The application also provides a storage device, as shown in fig. 2, the storage device comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform 7, a storage cabinet 8 and the transfer device in any one of the above embodiments. Wherein, unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform 7 is used for taking off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle, and locker 8 is used for storing and taking out storage tank 3, and transmission sets up the inside at the storing equipment. Transfer device's receiving component 4 is used for receiving storage tank 3 that unmanned aerial vehicle transmitted from unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform 7, and convey storage tank 3 to buffer memory subassembly 2, receiving component 4 still is used for receiving storage tank 3 that buffer memory subassembly 2 transmitted, and convey storage tank 3 to unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform 7, buffer memory subassembly 2 is used for receiving storage tank 3 that receiving component 4 transmitted, and convey storage tank 3 to locker 8, buffer memory subassembly 2 still is arranged in receiving storage tank 3 in the locker 8, and convey storage tank 3 to receiving component 4.

In the embodiment, the storage device is used in cooperation with the unmanned aerial vehicle, a merchant or a courier puts the storage box 3 containing goods into the storage device from the storage cabinet 8, the storage box 3 is received and stored from the storage cabinet 8 through the cache component 2, after the unmanned aerial vehicle lands on the unmanned aerial vehicle landing platform 7, the cache component 2 can transmit the storage box 3 to the receiving component 4, the receiving component 4 transmits the storage box 3 to the unmanned aerial vehicle through the loading and unloading port 71, and the unmanned aerial vehicle distributes the storage box 3; similarly, the unmanned aerial vehicle who carries on storage tank 3 descends behind unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform 7 at near customer's storing equipment, receiving component 4 can receive storage tank 3 through loading and unloading mouth 71, and convey storage tank 3 to buffer memory subassembly 2 and deposit, when customer needs to get goods, buffer memory subassembly 2 can move to with 8 horizontally positions of locker, and by push-off mechanism 6 with storage tank 3 push-in locker 8, treat that customer takes storage tank 3.

As shown in fig. 2, the storage device is further provided with a display screen assembly 9, a merchant or a courier sends a request to a backend server by inputting a shipping code or scanning a two-dimensional code on the display screen assembly 9 of the storage device near the merchant or the courier, and after receiving the information, the backend server can control the front door of the storage cabinet 8 to be opened through an upper computer, so that the merchant or the courier can place the storage box 3 into the storage cabinet 8. Likewise, the customer may also remove the corresponding storage compartment 3 by entering a pick code or scanning a two-dimensional code on the display screen assembly 9 of the storage device near the customer.

The application also provides an unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system, and this unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system includes unmanned aerial vehicle and two at least foretell storage equipment, and two storage equipment set up respectively near trade company or express delivery person and near customer. Wherein, unmanned aerial vehicle is used for stopping and falls to unmanned aerial vehicle take off and land platform 7 back, uninstalls the storage tank 3 of carrying on to unmanned aerial vehicle take off and land platform 7, or carries on storage tank 3 among the storing equipment and leaves. Because this storing equipment has above-mentioned technological effect, the unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system including this storing equipment should also have corresponding technological effect, and here is no longer described any more.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application, and various modifications and changes may be made to the present application by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims (17)

1. A transfer device for use in a storage apparatus, the transfer device comprising:

the supporting seat (1), the supporting seat (1) is provided with an annular track (11);

the buffer memory assembly (2) is connected with the annular track (11) in a sliding mode and used for storing and moving along a first direction (X) to convey the storage box (3);

the receiving assembly (4) is used for moving along the first direction (x) so as to receive the storage boxes (3) transmitted from the outside of the storage equipment and transmit the storage boxes (3) to the cache assembly (2); the receiving assembly (4) is also used for receiving the storage box (3) transmitted by the cache assembly (2) and transmitting the storage box (3) to the outside of the storage equipment.

2. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a first transmission mechanism (23), said first transmission mechanism (23) being mounted to said support (1) for driving said buffer assembly (2) to slide along said circular track (11);

the first transmission mechanism (23) comprises a first driving wheel (231), a first driven wheel (232) and a first transmission belt (233) wound around the first driving wheel (231) and the first driven wheel (232);

the buffer assembly (2) is connected to the first conveyor (233).

3. The transfer device according to claim 2, wherein a connecting block (233 a) is disposed on the first conveyor belt (233), and the buffer assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (233 a).

4. The transfer device according to claim 3, wherein said buffer memory unit (2) is plural, and a plurality of said buffer memory units (2) are connected to said first conveyor belt (233) at intervals.

5. The transfer device according to claim 4, wherein the buffer assembly (2) comprises a base (21) and a buffer seat (22), one end of the base (21) is fixedly connected with the connecting block (233 a), and the other end is rotatably connected with the buffer seat (22);

the buffer memory seat (22) is used for placing the storage box (3).

6. The transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that the endless track (11) comprises an inner track (111), and in that the base (21) is provided, at one end close to the inner track (111), with a first limit guide wheel (211) and a second limit guide wheel (212);

the first limiting guide wheel (211) is connected with the inner track (111) in a sliding mode so as to limit the movement of the buffer assembly (2) along the second direction (Y);

the second limiting guide wheel (212) is connected with the inner track (111) in a sliding mode to limit the movement of the buffer assembly (2) along the third direction (Z).

7. The transfer device according to claim 6, wherein the endless track (11) further comprises an outer track (112), an end of the base (21) near the outer track (112) being provided with an outer guide assembly (213);

the outer guide assembly (213) comprises a third limit guide wheel (213 a) and a rocker (213 b), and the third limit guide wheel (213 a) is connected with the outer track (112) in a sliding manner;

the rocker (213 b) is connected with the third limiting guide wheel (213 a) and the base (21), and the rocker (213 b) is used for rotating relative to the base (21) so as to enable the buffer seat (22) to be kept horizontal in the second direction (Y).

8. The transfer device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein an avoidance space (221) is provided in the middle of the buffer holder (22);

when the buffer memory assembly (2) moves to a position corresponding to the receiving assembly (4) along the annular track (11), the receiving assembly (4) can move in the first direction (x) along the avoiding space (221) so as to convey the storage box (3) conveyed from the outside of the storage equipment to the buffer memory assembly (2) or convey the storage box (3) conveyed from the buffer memory assembly (2) to the outside of the storage equipment.

9. The transfer device according to claim 6, wherein, along the second direction (Y), positioning plates (222) are arranged on two sides of the buffer memory seat (22), and a guide portion (222 a) is arranged at one end of the positioning plates (222) far away from the buffer memory seat (22).

10. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a second transmission mechanism (43), said second transmission mechanism (43) being connected to said receiving assembly (4) for driving said receiving assembly (4) in said first direction (x);

the second transmission mechanism (43) comprises a second driving wheel (431), a second driven wheel (432) and a second conveying belt (433) wound around the second driving wheel (431) and the second driven wheel (432);

the receiving assembly (4) is connected to the second conveyor belt (433).

11. Transfer device according to claim 10, wherein the second transmission mechanism (43) further comprises a locking member (434), the locking member (434) connecting the receiving assembly (4) with the second conveyor belt (433);

the locking part (434) comprises a first locking block (434 a) and a second locking block (434 b) which are detachably connected, and the second conveyor belt (433) is clamped between the first locking block (434 a) and the second locking block (434 b).

12. The transfer device according to claim 11, wherein the receiving assembly (4) comprises a receiving platform (41) and a guide rod (42), the two ends of the guide rod (42) are fixedly connected with the receiving platform (41) and the first locking block (434 a), respectively;

the receiving platform (41) is used for placing the storage box (3).

13. Transfer device according to claim 12, characterized in that it comprises a mounting bracket (5), the second transmission (43) being mounted to the mounting bracket (5);

the mounting bracket (5) is provided with a linear bearing (51), and the guide rod (42) is connected with the linear bearing (51) in a sliding manner.

14. The transfer device according to claim 5, further comprising an ejection mechanism (6), wherein the ejection mechanism (6) is mounted to the support base (1) for ejecting the storage compartment (3) from the buffer base (22) in a third direction (Z).

15. Transfer device according to claim 14, characterized in that the ejector mechanism (6) is provided with a vacuum cup for transferring the storage compartment (3) to the buffer memory seat (22).

16. A storage device, comprising:

the unmanned aerial vehicle taking-off and landing platform (7) is used for taking off and landing the unmanned aerial vehicle;

a storage cabinet (8) for storing and taking the storage box (3);

the transfer device is arranged inside the storage equipment, and the transfer device is the transfer device in any one of claims 1 to 15;

the receiving assembly (4) is used for receiving the storage box (3) transmitted by the unmanned aerial vehicle from the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform (7) and transmitting the storage box (3) to the cache assembly (2); the receiving assembly (4) is also used for receiving the storage box (3) transmitted by the cache assembly (2) and transmitting the storage box (3) to the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform (7);

the buffer memory component (2) is used for receiving the storage box (3) transmitted by the receiving component (4) and transmitting the storage box (3) to the storage cabinet (8); the buffer storage assembly (2) is also used for receiving the storage boxes (3) in the storage cabinet (8) and transmitting the storage boxes (3) to the receiving assembly (4).

17. An unmanned aerial vehicle delivery system, comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle and the storage device of claim 16;

the unmanned aerial vehicle is used for unloading the carried storage box (3) to the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform (7) after the unmanned aerial vehicle stops at the unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing platform (7); or the storage box (3) in the storage equipment is carried away.

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