EP4260261A1 - Procédé et système de transport de paquets - Google Patents

Procédé et système de transport de paquets

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EP4260261A1
EP4260261A1 EP21823513.3A EP21823513A EP4260261A1 EP 4260261 A1 EP4260261 A1 EP 4260261A1 EP 21823513 A EP21823513 A EP 21823513A EP 4260261 A1 EP4260261 A1 EP 4260261A1
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package
station
data
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Manuel Escuriola Ettingshausen
Frank SCHÖNUNG
Stephan NOTHEISEN
Ruben KLEIS
Lukas BENZ
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SEW Eurodrive GmbH and Co KG
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SEW Eurodrive GmbH and Co KG
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
    • G06Q10/08—Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
    • G06Q10/083—Shipping
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q50/00—Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
    • G06Q50/60—Business processes related to postal services

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  • the invention relates to a method for transporting packets from a sender via at least one station to a recipient.
  • the invention also relates to a system for conveying parcels from a sender to a recipient.
  • packages are sorted based on static information on the labels of the packages.
  • the sorting is carried out by a scanner reading the label and a PLC controlling an end point based on the stored logic. For example, there is a barcode with a code on the label. This coding documents information about the destination of the packet. Based on this coding and the logic in the sorting system, the package is assigned to the final destination. As a rule, the customer has no access to control the packages.
  • Required routing data in particular an address of the recipient, is stored statically on the barcode of the package. Redirecting the packet to a different destination is difficult.
  • a detour is only possible regionally, for example to a neighbor or to a parcel station. Process costs incurred for the passage of the parcel through the dispatch center until the redirection of the parcel is recognized have already been incurred.
  • US 2020/027299 1A1 discloses a method and a system for transporting packets from a sender via at least one station to a recipient.
  • the invention is based on the object of further developing a method and a system for transporting parcels.
  • the object is achieved by a method for transporting packages with the features specified in claim 1.
  • Advantageous refinements and developments are the subject of the dependent claims.
  • the object is achieved by a system for conveying packages with the features specified in claim 11.
  • Advantageous refinements and developments are the subject of the dependent claims.
  • a method for transporting packages from a sender via at least one station to a recipient is proposed, with an identifier being assigned to a package to be transported; the identifier is registered in a database; data are associated with the identifier in the database; the identifier is read at the at least one station; the data associated with the identifier are retrieved from the database; depending on the retrieved data, the packet is transported further from the at least one station to the recipient.
  • the identifier is a feature that is suitable for uniquely identifying the package.
  • the identifier is, for example, a barcode, a sequence of digits or an RFID tag and is attached to the package for identification, for example by means of an adhesive label.
  • a company logo is also part of an identifier, for example.
  • the identifier itself is static and remains the same throughout the shipment of the package.
  • the identifier is associated with dynamic data that can change during the shipment of the package. Changes and corrections are therefore possible during the transport of the package. In particular, an early detection of changes in the delivery location on the part of the recipient is guaranteed and appropriate reactions are possible.
  • a customer as recipient or a retailer as sender have more options to intervene in the processes of parcel logistics.
  • the method according to the invention also makes it possible to dynamically change delivery areas depending on the current volume of mail and the available capacities. Dynamic delivery areas can be used because the systems can be configured from a central location. Dynamic delivery areas ensure a more even utilization of the existing capacities and a saving of resources, since existing capacities can be used through better distribution and adaptation to actual needs.
  • the database is spatially separated from the at least one station. A communications link is established over a digital network between the station and the database and the data associated with the identifier is retrieved over the communications link.
  • the database is stored on an external server, for example.
  • the digital network is, for example, a wide area network, in particular the Internet.
  • communication links can be set up between multiple stations and the database via the digital network.
  • the data assigned to the identifier contain a delivery address of the recipient and/or information about an intended time for delivery of the package and/or a current location of the package and/or a weight of the package and/or dimensions of the package and /or information about a content of the package.
  • the consignee is able to see the delivery address, the time of delivery and the current location of the package during the shipment of the package, thereby facilitating tracking of the package.
  • consideration should be given to the weight and dimensions of the package and whether the contents are fragile or a hazardous material that requires special transport requirements.
  • data assigned to the identifier in the database are changed during the transport of the package.
  • erroneous data can be corrected during the transport of the package.
  • data assigned to the identifier in particular a delivery address of the recipient, is changed by the recipient in the database while the package is being transported. This enables the recipient to carry out a diversion that is required at short notice and have the parcel delivered to his or her place of work or holiday, for example.
  • the identifier when reading the identifier at a station, is assigned additional data in the database, which information about the station, in particular its location, and/or about a Time of reading included. This will further facilitate the tracking of the package.
  • the at least one station includes a data acquisition module, a conveyor module and a sorting module.
  • the identifier of the packet is read out at the at least one station by the data acquisition module of the station; the package is transported from the station's conveyor module to the station's sorting module; and a route for further transport of the package is selected by the sorting module in dependence on the retrieved data.
  • the data acquisition module and the sorting module are located in the same station, and the package can be transported within the station by means of the conveyor module.
  • the at least one station includes a data acquisition module and a sorting module with a local data memory.
  • the identifier of the packet is read out at the at least one station by the data acquisition module of the station; the package is transported to the sorting module of the station; the data retrieved from the database is stored in the local data storage of the sorting module; the data stored in the local data memory are read out by the sorting module; and a route for further transport of the package is selected by the sorting module in dependence on the retrieved data.
  • a transport medium for the further transport of the package is selected by a selection module as a function of the retrieved data.
  • the transport medium for further transport of the package is selected from at least the following options: a bicycle courier, a driverless transport vehicle, a delivery van, a rail vehicle, a refrigerated truck, a dangerous goods transporter.
  • a system according to the invention for conveying packets from a sender to a recipient comprises at least one station.
  • the system according to the invention is set up to carry out the method according to the invention.
  • the at least one station has a data acquisition module for acquiring data from a package, a conveyor module for transporting the package within the station, and a sorting module for selecting a route for further transport of the package.
  • the data acquisition module serves in particular to acquire data such as weight, optical information and the barcode of the package.
  • the conveyor module serves in particular to transport the package from the data acquisition module to the sorting module.
  • the sorting module is used in particular to sort the packages at nodes in the material flow when selecting a route for further transport of the package.
  • the at least one station has a data acquisition module for acquiring data from a package and a sorting module with a local data memory for selecting a route for further transport of the package.
  • the data acquisition module serves in particular to acquire data such as weight, optical information and the barcode of the package.
  • the sorting module is used in particular to sort the packages at nodes in the material flow when selecting a route for further transport of the package.
  • the local data memory is used to store the data retrieved from the database.
  • Figure 1 a schematic representation of a transport of packages
  • Figure 2 a schematic representation of a station
  • FIG. 3 a schematic representation of a station according to a modification.
  • Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a transport of packages 5 from a sender 10 via several stations 20 to a recipient 12.
  • the recipient 12 is, for example, a customer who has ordered goods from the sender 10, for example an Internet dealer.
  • the sender 10 packs the ordered goods in a package 5 and hands over the package 5 to a first station 5, for example a post office.
  • the package 5 is then conveyed from the first station 5 to a second station 5, for example a package distribution center.
  • the package 5 is then conveyed from the second station 5 to the recipient 12 .
  • a suitable transport medium 30 is selected in each case for transporting the package 5 .
  • the transport medium 30 is shown in the form of a delivery truck.
  • another transport medium 30 is better suited for transporting the package 5 and is selected for transporting the package 5, for example a bicycle courier, a driverless transport vehicle, a rail vehicle, in particular a railway, a refrigerated truck or a dangerous goods transporter.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of a station 20, for example a parcel distribution center.
  • the station 20 comprises a data acquisition module 22 for acquiring data of a package 5, a conveyor module 24 for transporting the package 5 to a sorting module 26 and a sorting module 26 for selecting a route for further transport of the package 5.
  • An identifier 50 is assigned to the package 5 to be transported.
  • the identifier 50 is, for example, a barcode, a sequence of digits or an RFID tag and is attached to the package 5 for identification, for example by means of an adhesive label.
  • the identifier 50 is used in a database 40 registered.
  • the identifier 50 in the database 40 is assigned data.
  • the data assigned to the identifier 50 contain, for example, a delivery address of the recipient 12, information about an intended time for the delivery of the package 5, a current location of the package 5, a weight of the package 5, dimensions of the package 5 and information about the contents of the package 5 , for example, whether the contents are fragile or hazardous for which special transport requirements apply.
  • the data associated with the identifier 50 in the database 40 can be changed while the package 5 is being transported. Additional data can also be assigned to the identifier 50 in the database 40 while the package 5 is being transported.
  • the delivery address of the recipient 12 can be changed by the recipient 12 in the database 40 while the package 5 is being transported. As a result, the recipient 12 is in a position to carry out a diversion that is required at short notice and to have the package 5 delivered, for example, to his place of work or vacation spot.
  • the identifier 50 of the packet 5 is read out by the data acquisition module 22 .
  • the data acquisition module 22 acquires further data on the package 5, for example the weight or the dimensions of the package 5.
  • the identifier 50 in the database 40 is assigned additional data.
  • the additional data contain the further data recorded by the data recording module 22, information about the station 20, in particular about its location, and about a point in time of the readout. Thus the current location of the package 5 is known.
  • the package 5 is then transported from the conveyor module 24 to the sorting module 26 .
  • the identifier 50 of the package 5 is also read out by the sorting module 26 .
  • the sorting module 26 retrieves the data associated with the identifier 50 from the database 40 .
  • a route for further transport of the package 5 is then selected by the sorting module 26 as a function of the retrieved data.
  • the route for further transport of the package 5 contains, for example, a next station 20 to which the package 5 is transported on the way to the recipient 12. Additional data is assigned to the identifier 50 in the database 40, in particular the time of the selection and, for example, motors to be controlled, energy consumed and CO2 emissions that have taken place, possibly also the selected transport medium 30.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of a station 20 according to a modification, for example a parcel distribution center.
  • the station 20 comprises a data acquisition module 22 for acquiring data from a package 5, a conveyor module 24 for transporting the package 5 to a sorting module 26 and a sorting module 26 for selecting a route for further transport of the package 5, similar to the station shown in Figure 2 20.
  • the sorting module 26 of the station 20 according to the modification additionally comprises a local data store 28 for storing data retrieved from the database 40.
  • An identifier 50 is assigned to the package 5 to be transported.
  • the identifier 50 is, for example, a barcode, a sequence of digits or an RFID tag and is attached to the package 5 for identification, for example by means of an adhesive label.
  • the identifier 50 is registered in a database 40 .
  • the identifier 50 in the database 40 is assigned data.
  • the data assigned to the identifier 50 contain, for example, a delivery address of the recipient 12, information about an intended time for the delivery of the package 5, a current location of the package 5, a weight of the package 5, dimensions of the package 5 and information about the contents of the package 5 , for example, whether the contents are fragile or hazardous for which special transport requirements must be observed, similar to station 20 in Figure 2.
  • the data associated with the identifier 50 in the database 40 can be changed while the package 5 is being transported. Additional data can also be assigned to the identifier 50 in the database 40 while the package 5 is being transported.
  • the delivery address of the recipient 12 can be changed by the recipient 12 in the database 40 while the package 5 is being transported. As a result, the recipient 12 is in a position to carry out a diversion that is required at short notice and to have the package 5 delivered, for example, to his place of work or vacation spot.
  • the identifier 50 of the packet 5 is read out by the data acquisition module 22 .
  • the data acquisition module 22 acquires further data on the package 5, for example the weight or the dimensions of the package 5.
  • the identifier 50 in the database 40 is assigned additional data.
  • the additional data contain the further data recorded by the data recording module 22, information about the station 20, in particular about its location, and about a point in time of the readout.
  • the data associated with the identifier 50 is retrieved from the database 40 by the data acquisition module 22 .
  • the data retrieved from database 40 is then stored in local data storage 28 of sorting module 26 .
  • the package 5 is transported from the conveyor module 24 to the sorting module 26 .
  • the identifier 50 of the package 5 is also read out by the sorting module 26 .
  • the data stored in the local data memory 28 are read out by the sorting module 26 .
  • a route for further transport of the package 5 is then selected by the sorting module 26 as a function of the data read out. Additional data is assigned to the identifier 50 in the database 40, in particular the time of the selection and, for example, motors to be controlled, energy consumed and CO2 emissions that have taken place, possibly also the selected transport medium 30.

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Abstract

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de transport de paquets (5) à partir d'un expéditeur (10) par le biais d'au moins une station (20) jusqu'à un destinataire (12), un identifiant (50) étant attribué à un paquet (5) à transporter ; l'identifiant (50) étant enregistré dans une base de données (40) ; des données étant attribuées à l'identifiant (50) dans la base de données (40) ; l'identifiant (50) étant lu au niveau de la ou des stations (20) ; les données attribuées à l'identifiant (50) étant extraites de la base de données (40) ; le paquet (5) étant transporté ensuite à partir de la ou des stations (20) jusqu'au destinataire en fonction des données récupérées. L'invention se rapporte à un système de transport de paquets (5) d'un expéditeur (10) à un destinataire (12), comprenant au moins une station (20), le système étant configuré pour exécuter le procédé selon l'invention.
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