JPWO2020248593A5 - - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cargo access terminal and method of assembly thereof.

The cargo access terminal applied to unmanned aerial express delivery is an automated equipment that works with unmanned aerial vehicles to realize the "last kilometer" delivery and receipt. Cargo is transferred between the user sending and receiving the cargo and the unmanned aerial vehicle carrying the cargo through the cargo access terminal. The cargo access terminal has at least one access port for user loading and unloading of cargo, a transport mechanism for transferring cargo within the cargo access terminal, and an unmanned aerial vehicle landing platform. Optionally, the cargo access terminal will also have several storage spaces to provide temporary storage of cargo.
However, existing cargo access terminals are monolithic and only applicable to a single application and deployment environment. For example, most cargo access terminals today can only be placed in open spaces outdoors, allowing users to load and unload cargo only outdoors, and cannot be placed inside buildings, making it convenient for users to load and unload cargo indoors. Can not.

Therefore, there is a need to provide a cargo access terminal that can be applied to multiple applications.
Also provided is a method of assembling a cargo access terminal.

A cargo access terminal comprising a first module, a second module, a third module and a fourth module,
The first module is used by the unmanned aerial vehicle to land,
The second module is used by users to load and unload cargo,
A third module is capable of conveying cargo in the first direction, a third module is capable of transferring cargo to and from the second module, and a third module is capable of transferring cargo to and from the second module. is capable of transferring cargo to and from the unmanned aerial vehicle or to and from the first module at the first module,
A fourth module is capable of carrying cargo in a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction, the fourth module transporting the unmanned aerial vehicle at the first module. between or between the first module is capable of transferring cargo to each other, the fourth module and the third module are capable of transferring cargo to each other,
At least one of the third module and the fourth module shall be independently installed between the first module and the second module, and the cargo shall be independently conveyed from the second module to the first module. , and capable of independently conveying cargo from the first module to the second module,
the third module and the fourth module are installed together between the first module and the second module; jointly relaying cargo from the second module to the first module; and jointly relaying cargo from the first module to the second module.

A method of assembling a cargo access terminal comprising the steps of:
In providing the above cargo access terminal,
Install the first module on top of the building,
Install a second module on the ground and near the building,
Install one third module near the first module, another third module near the second module,
Place a fourth module between the two third modules.

Another method of assembling a cargo access terminal comprising the steps of:
In providing the above cargo access terminal,
Install the first module outside the building,
install a second module in the building,
installing a third module within the building and near the second module;
A fourth module is installed between the third module and the first module.

The details of one or more embodiments of the invention are set forth in the drawings and the description below. Other features, objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the specification, drawings and claims.

In order to describe the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art more clearly, the following briefly introduces the drawings necessary for describing the embodiments or the prior art. The drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, drawings of other embodiments can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a first module according to one embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a state in which the lift platform of the first module shown in FIG. 1 is not provided; FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a second module according to one embodiment; FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a third module according to one embodiment; FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing the first transfer mechanism of the third module shown in FIG. 4; 6 is a configuration diagram showing another state of the first transport mechanism shown in FIG. 5; FIG. FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram showing a fourth module according to one embodiment; FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the fourth module shown in FIG. 7 grabbing cargo from the eighth opening; Figure 7 shows the fourth module shown in Figure 7 positioned at least partially above the third module shown in Figure 4 and transferring cargo to and from the third module ( The second support structure of the fourth module omitted a portion of the side wall). 8 is a diagram showing that the third module shown in FIG. 4 is at least partially higher than the fourth module shown in FIG. 7 and transfers cargo to and from this fourth module (third The second supporting structure of the module has omitted a portion of the side wall). FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a second module of another embodiment; FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram showing a fifth module according to one embodiment; 1 is a configuration diagram showing a cargo access terminal of a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a cargo access terminal of a second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram showing a cargo access terminal of a third embodiment;

In order to facilitate the understanding of the invention, the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the associated drawings.

A cargo access terminal according to one embodiment is used to transfer cargo between an unmanned aerial vehicle and a customer. The shipment may be an express parcel. This cargo access terminal is composed of multiple modules with different functions, cargo can be transferred between the modules, and the modules can be flexibly combined, which makes the cargo access terminal suitable for a wide variety of application scenarios and configurations. apply to the environment. As shown in Figures 1, 3, 4, 7 and 12, the cargo access terminal comprises a first module 100, a second module 200, a third module 300, a fourth module 400 and a 5 modules 500 are provided.

A first module 100 is used for unmanned aerial vehicle landing. The first module 100 may be attached to the exterior of the building, eg, the first module 100 may be attached to the top (eg, roof) of the building or the exterior wall of the building.

Specifically, the first module 100 includes a support base 110 and a lift platform 120 .

Referring to FIG. 2, the support seat 110 can support the unmanned aerial vehicle and is also used for landing the unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle descends to support seat 110 to load and unload cargo. The support seat 110 has a first opening 130 through which cargo can pass. Optionally, the support seat 110 has a substantially plate-like structure and is installed horizontally, and the first opening 130 is located in the center of the support seat 110 to allow the areas directly above and below the support seat 110 to communicate.

In addition, the support seat 110 is provided with a marker 140 to assist in vision positioning of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The marker 140 guides the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly precisely to the support seat 110 .

Optionally, the support seat 110 is provided with a guide structure (not shown) to guide the unmanned aerial vehicle to a designated position after landing on the support seat 110 .

Optionally, the support seat 110 is provided with a locking mechanism (not shown) to which the unmanned aerial vehicle can be secured. The fixing mechanism fixes the unmanned aerial vehicle to the support seat 110 after the unmanned aerial vehicle lands on the support seat 110, and prevents the unmanned aerial vehicle from moving due to strong wind during the process of loading and unloading cargo.

Optionally, the support seat 110 is also provided with a camera section (not shown). The camera unit monitors and records the process of unmanned aerial vehicles loading and unloading cargo.

Optionally, the support seat 110 is provided with an anemometer (not shown), which measures the wind speed at the first module 100 . The unmanned aerial vehicle stops flying to the support base 110 when the measured wind speed is high.

The lift platform 120 can be attached to the support seat 110 . The platform 120 is capable of supporting cargo and raising and lowering the supported cargo so that the unmanned aerial vehicle can load and unload cargo. Optionally, the lift platform 120 is removably attached to the first opening 130 and at least partially occludes the first opening 130 when attached to the first opening 130 . Alternatively, the elevator platform 120 is movably mounted on the support seat 110, and the elevator platform 120 is movable to the first opening 130 to at least partially shield the first opening 130, and In one embodiment, the lift platform 120 is slidably attached to the support seat 110 and can also be moved away from the first opening 130 so as to fully expose the opening 130 of the lifter 120 .

A second module 200 is used by users to load and unload cargo. The second module 200 can be installed near the ground and may be installed inside a building. In one embodiment, the second module 200 is a cabinet structure. Specifically, the second module 200 comprises at least one second opening 210 for the user to enter and exit cargo. A user puts cargo into the second module 200 or takes out cargo from the second module 200 through the second opening 210 . Optionally, a storage plate is provided inside the second module 200 near the second opening 210 for loading cargo. The second module 200 also comprises a third opening 220 for transferring cargo to and from other modules of the cargo access terminal. Other automated equipment, such as an automated delivery robot, may enter or retrieve cargo from within the second module 200 through the second opening 210. It will be understood.

Furthermore, the second module 200 is provided with an interactive component 230 for interaction with the user. The interactive component 230 is a touch screen and/or switch button to facilitate loading and unloading of cargo by the user.

Further, within the second module 200 is provided a weighing device (not shown) capable of measuring the weight of the cargo so as to determine whether the weight of the cargo exceeds the upper load limit of the unmanned aerial vehicle. . The results of such measurements may be used as the basis for calculating freight charges.

Further, within the second module 200, a reader (not shown) is provided for reading cargo information so as to identify the identity of the cargo. This avoids loading unmanned aerial vehicles with unidentifiable cargo. Optionally, the reader is a two-dimensional code reader or RFID radio reader.

A third module 300 is capable of conveying cargo in a first direction to change the height of the cargo. The third module 300 can transfer cargo to and from the second module 200 . In the first module 100, the third module 300 can also transfer cargo to and from the unmanned aerial vehicle or to and from the first module 100. Optionally, the first direction is vertical. In the illustrated embodiment, the third module 300 is positioned at least partially below the first module 100 to transfer cargo to and from the unmanned aerial vehicle via the first opening 130 . In other embodiments, cargo may not be transferred directly between the third module 300 and the unmanned aerial vehicle, for example, the third module 300 first transfers cargo to the first module 100. , then the unmanned aerial vehicle loads cargo from the first module 100 .

The fourth module 300 is capable of carrying cargo in a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction. Optionally, the second direction is horizontal and the fourth module 400 can transfer cargo to and from the second module 200 . The fourth module 400 can transfer cargo to and from the unmanned aerial vehicle at the first module 100 or to and from the first module 100 . The fourth and third modules can also transfer cargo to each other. In the illustrated embodiment, the fourth module 400 is at least partially flanked by the first module 100 to carry cargo unloaded by the unmanned aerial vehicle from the platform 120 and for the unmanned aerial vehicle to deliver the cargo. Cargo can be transported to the platform 120 to await loading.

At least one of the third module 300 and the fourth module 400 can be installed singly between the first module 100 and the second module 200 and transport cargo from the second module 200 to the second module. It is possible to transport to one module 100 alone and to transport cargo from the first module 100 to the second module 200 alone. A third module 300 and a fourth module 400 may also be installed together between the first module 100 and the second module 200 and transport cargo from the second module 200 to the first module. 100 can be jointly relayed and cargo can be jointly relayed from the first module 100 to the second module 200 .

It should be noted that the first module 100 may vary in partial structure according to different situations, in addition to providing the support seat 110 and the marker 140 for the unmanned aerial vehicle to land on. For example, if the third module 300 is used to transfer cargo to and from an unmanned aerial vehicle in the first module 100, the first module 100 may not be provided with the platform 120. Also, if the fourth module 400 is used to transfer cargo to and from the first module 100, the first module 100 may not be provided with the first opening .

In one embodiment, third module 300 comprises first support structure 310 and first transport mechanism 320 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the first support structure 310 is a hollow elongated structure that extends generally in a first direction and is open at both ends. The first transport mechanism 320 is slidable within the first support structure 310 to receive a cargo at any one end of the first support structure 310 and then move the cargo to the other end of the first support structure 310. can be transported. A fourth opening 312 and a fifth opening 314 are openings at both ends of the first support structure 310, respectively, and after the third module 300 is attached, the fourth opening 312 is the fifth opening. It is positioned higher than the opening 314 . The plurality of first support structures 310 may be sequentially joined end-to-end, with the fourth opening 312 of one of two adjacent first support structures 310 communicating with the fifth opening 314 of the other. to form a first transport passage. One first transport mechanism 320 can move within the first transport path from one end of the first transport path to the other end to increase the distance it transports cargo in the first direction.

5 and 6, specifically, the first transfer mechanism 320 includes a first moving member 322 and two opposing clamping arms 324 attached to the first moving member 322. Prepare. A first moving member 322 is mounted in the first support structure 310 and is slidable within the first support structure 310 . At least one of the two clamping arms 324 can move toward or away from the other, thereby allowing the two clamping arms 324 to clamp the cargo and release the cargo 30. . Sliding of first transport mechanism 320 relative to first support structure 310 via first transfer member 322 causes clamping arm 324 to move at least partially to transfer cargo to and from the unmanned aerial vehicle. It is possible to directly exit from the fourth opening 312 . Specifically, when the first support structure 310 is located below the first module 100 and the fourth opening 312 communicates with the first opening 130, the clamping arm 324 is in communication with the unmanned aerial vehicle. It is possible to exit at least partially through the fourth opening 312 and pass through the first opening 130 to transfer cargo therebetween.

It can be appreciated that the first transport mechanism 320 is not limited to the structure described above. For example, the first transport mechanism 320 comprises a first moving member 322 and a support plate attached to the first moving member 322 and capable of supporting a cargo, in which case the first transport mechanism 320 comprises a clamping arm 324. need not be set. Moreover, the first support structure 310 is not limited to hollow elongated structures. For example, first support structure 310 may be an elongated rail. The first support structure 310 can be configured as a hollow elongated structure to protect the first transport mechanism 320 and cargo.

Optionally, the sides of the two clamping arms 324 near each other extend horizontally to form a support 324a. The supports 324a of the two clamping arms 324 can jointly support the cargo.

7 and 8, specifically, the fourth module 400 comprises a second support structure 410 and a second transport mechanism 420. As shown in FIG.

Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the second support structure 410 is a hollow elongated structure that extends generally in the second direction and is open at both ends. The second transport mechanism 420 is slidable within the second support structure 410 to receive a cargo at any one end of the second support structure 410 and then deliver the cargo to the other end of the second support structure 410. transport. A sixth opening 412 and a seventh opening 414 are openings at opposite ends of the second support structure 410, respectively. The plurality of second support structures 410 may be sequentially joined end-to-end, with the seventh opening 414 of one of two adjacent second support structures 410 communicating with the sixth opening 412 of the other. to form a second transport path. One second transport mechanism 420 can move within the second transport path from one end of the second transport path to the other to increase the distance it transports cargo in the second direction.

Specifically, the second transport mechanism 420 comprises a second moving member 422 and a gripping member 424 attached to the second moving member 422 . A second moving member 422 is mounted in the second support structure 410 and is slidable within the second support structure 410 . The gripping members 424 are capable of gripping the cargo from above. Optionally, the upper portion of the cargo may be provided with a gripping portion and the gripping member 424 may be secured to the gripping portion of the cargo. The second transport mechanism 420 slides relative to the second support structure 410 via the second moving member 422 such that the gripping member 424 exits the sixth opening 412 to grip the cargo from the platform 120. As a result, the cargo can be released onto the platform 120. Specifically, when the second support structure 410 is located on the side of the first module 100 and the sixth opening 412 is proximate the edge of the first module 100, the gripping member 424 can be lifted and lowered. It can exit through the sixth opening 412 and be positioned above the platform 120 to grab cargo from the platform 120 and release cargo onto the platform 120 . The lift platform 120 can be raised and lowered in height to assist the gripping members 424 in gripping and releasing cargo.

Further, the side wall of the second support structure 410 is provided with an eighth opening 416 . Eighth opening 416 is near seventh opening 414 . Fourth module 400 can transfer cargo to and from third module 300 via eighth opening 416 . Specifically, when the fourth module 400 is at least partially above the third module 300 and the fourth opening 312 communicates with the eighth opening 416, as shown in FIG. , the eighth opening 416 is positioned below the second transport mechanism 420, and the clamping arm 324 extends at least partially from the fourth opening 312 for transferring cargo to and from the second transport mechanism 420. It is possible to exit into the second support structure 410 while exiting.

Further, referring to FIG. 4, a sidewall of the first support structure 310 is provided with a ninth opening 316 . A ninth opening 316 is near the fifth opening 314 . Third module 300 may also transfer cargo to and from fourth module 400 via ninth opening 316 . Specifically, when the third module 300 is at least partially higher than the fourth module 400 and the ninth opening 316 communicates with the sixth opening 412, as shown in FIG. 424 is capable of exiting the sixth opening 412 and into the first support structure 310 to transfer cargo to and from the first transport mechanism 320, at which time the first The transport mechanism 320 is located below the gripping member 424 .

Additionally, the third module 300 can also move cargo in a third direction that intersects the first direction. Optionally, the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Specifically, referring again to Figures 4 and 6, the two pinching arms 324 are also telescopic in a third direction to move the cargo in a third direction, and the first support structure The side wall of 310 is further provided with a tenth opening 318 through which the two clamping arms 324 extend and partially exit the tenth opening 318 to transfer cargo out of the first support structure 310 or One supporting structure 310 clamps the cargo from the outside. The third module 300 may thereby transfer cargo to and from the second module 200 via the tenth opening 318 . As shown in FIG. 11, in another embodiment of the second module 200, the third opening 220' may be provided in the side of the second module 200' and the third module 300 may Located on the module 200' side, the tenth opening 318 communicates with the third opening 220', the first transport mechanism 320 slides close to the tenth opening 318, and the two clamping arms 324 telescopes in a third direction to move cargo into or pinch cargo out of second module 200'. Alternatively, third module 300 may transfer cargo to and from second module 200 via fifth opening 314 . Referring again to FIG. 3, the third opening 220 may be provided on the top surface of the second module 200, the third module 300 is located above the second module 200, and the fifth opening 314 communicates with the third opening 220, the first transport mechanism 320 slides to the fifth opening 314 to receive cargo from or to the second module 200. let go.

Optionally, referring again to FIG. 8, the gripping member 424 is telescopic, and the telescopic direction of the gripping member 424 intersects the sliding direction of the second moving member 422 . In one embodiment, the direction of expansion and contraction of the gripping member 424 is vertical, which allows for vertical adjustment of the position at which the gripping member 424 grips the cargo. As a result, the platform 120 does not need to be raised or lowered when the gripping member 424 transfers cargo to or from the platform 120, and the gripping member 424 does not need to lift the nipper arm 324 when the gripping member 424 transfers cargo to or from the nipper arm 324. need not penetrate into the second support structure 410, and the fourth module 400 may transfer cargo to and from the second module 200 via the eighth opening 416, i.e. A third opening 220 is provided on the upper surface of the second module 200, a fourth module 400 is located above the second module 200, and an eighth opening 416 communicates with the third opening 220. If so, the gripping member 424 slides close to the eighth opening 416 and telescopes vertically to enter or grip cargo from within the second module 200 .

Optionally, the grasping member 424 is slidable with respect to the second moving member 422 with a sliding direction parallel to the direction in which the second moving member 422 slides with respect to the second support structure 410. , thereby increasing the sliding travel of the gripping member 424 relative to the second moving member 422 .

Optionally, the gripping member 424 is rotatable with respect to the second moving member 422, and the axis of rotation adjusts the direction in which the gripping member 424 grips the cargo, such that the second moving member 422 rotates relative to the second moving member 422. It is perpendicular to the direction of sliding relative to the support structure 410 . In one embodiment, the axis of rotation is parallel to the vertical direction.

Referring again to Figure 12, the fifth module 500 is used to stow cargo, waiting to be picked up by the unmanned aerial vehicle or user. Within the fifth module 500 are provided a plurality of storage spaces capable of containing cargo and an eleventh opening 510 for the cargo to enter and exit the storage space. Specifically, the plurality of storage spaces in the fifth module 500 are distributed in a first direction and separated by storage plates. The third module 300 moves cargo into or out of the storage space of the fifth module 500 by moving the cargo in a third direction. can be done. In the illustrated embodiment, when the fifth module 500 is located on the side of the third module 300 and the eleventh opening 510 communicates with the tenth opening 318 of the third module 300, the clamping arm 324 can move the cargo into the storage space or pinch the cargo from the storage space. It will be readily appreciated that the fifth module 500 may be omitted, ie the cargo access terminal may not be capable of accommodating multiple cargoes.

Optionally, a plurality of fifth modules 500 can be positioned beside the third module and stacked in the first direction to increase the cargo storage capacity of the cargo access terminal.

Optionally, referring back to Figures 5 and 6, each clamping arm 324 further comprises a locating piece 324b. The locating pieces 324b are fixed to the sides of the extensions of the two clamping arms 324 near each other and are located at the ends of the extensions. The positioning piece 324b is moved by extension and contraction of the clamping arm 324 in the third direction to press against the cargo 30 in the fifth module 500 so as to adjust the position of the cargo. This ensures that when the clamping arms 324 clamp the cargo in the fifth module 500, the cargo is properly positioned with respect to the clamping arms 324 in the third direction.

Optionally, the cargo access terminal further comprises a plurality of door panels. Some of the door panels are movably attached to the first module 100 and the second module 200 to close the first opening 130 and the second opening 210 when the first opening 130 and the second opening 210 are not in use. automatically closes the opening 210 of the In addition, some other door panels are detachably attached to the first support structure 310 and the second support structure 410 and communicate with other modules of the first support structure 310 and the second support structure 410. These are used to close the openings that are not open to the cargo access terminal, thereby enclosing the interior space of the cargo access terminal, thus ensuring the safety of the cargo inside the cargo access terminal. The elevator platform 120 may also be mounted on the movable door plate of the first opening 130, such that the elevator platform 120 automatically moves to the first opening 130 and from the first opening 130. You can leave automatically.

Optionally, the second module 200 is provided with a main controller (not shown). The third module 300 and the fourth module 400 can be electrically connected to the first module 100 and the second module 200 to transmit power and data, and the third module 300 and the fourth module Modules 400 can also be electrically connected to each other. This allows the main controller to control the operations of the first module 100, the third module 300, the fourth module 400, and the second module 200. FIG. Also, the second module 200 may be installed near the ground, making it convenient for operating personnel to manually operate and maintain the main controller.

The cargo access terminal has at least the following advantages.

1. The cargo access terminal has various assembly forms suitable for different application scenes and installation environments by setting the module type, number of modules and combination method, expanding the application range of this cargo access terminal, design and Reduce the cost of production.

2. The cargo access terminal can be transported and installed separately in modules, thus convenient for transportation, installation and maintenance of the cargo access terminal.

3. The cargo access terminal can achieve functional upgrades and meet updated usage demands by adding, deleting or replacing configured modules and adjusting the position of modules, and the already installed cargo access No need to replace the terminal entirely.

The assembly form of the cargo access terminal is illustrated below, but is not limited to the following examples.

As shown in FIG. 13, the cargo access terminal of the first embodiment is a kind of assembled form of the above cargo access terminal. The cargo access terminal of this embodiment is located in an outdoor open space and comprises a first module 100, a second module 200, a third module 300 and a fifth module 500. A third module 300 is installed alone between the first module 100 and the second module 200 .

In this embodiment, the first module 100 is not provided with the lift platform 120 .
The second module 200 is located below the first module 100 and the first module 100 has a large height difference with respect to the second module 200 . As a result, the area where the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 loads and unloads the cargo 30 is far away from the area where the user loads and unloads the cargo 30 to avoid contact between the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 and the user, and at the same time the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 flies. Reduces the impact of time downwash and noise on personnel below.

A third module 300 is installed between the first module 100 and the second module 200 . The first support structure 310 extends vertically. A fourth opening 312 of the first support structure 310 communicates with the first opening 130 and a fifth opening 314 communicates with the third opening 220 of the second module 200 .

Two groups of fifth modules 500 are installed on either side of the first support structure 310, respectively. Eleventh opening 510 of fifth module 500 communicates with tenth opening 318 .

The method of transporting cargo 30 in the cargo access terminal of this embodiment is as follows.

The manner in which cargo 30 is transported from unmanned aerial vehicle 20 to second module 200 unmanned aerial vehicle 20 unmanned aerial vehicle 20 unmanned cargo 30 onto first transport mechanism 320 that at least partially passes through first opening 130, and first One transport mechanism 320 slides to fifth opening 314 and releases cargo 30 to second module 200 .

As a method for transporting the cargo 30 from the second module 200 to the unmanned aerial vehicle 20, the first transport mechanism 320 sandwiches the cargo 30 from the second module 200, transports the cargo 30 to the fourth opening 312, And, at least partially through the first opening 130 , the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 then loads the cargo 30 .

The method of transporting the cargo 30 between the fifth module 500 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 or the method of transporting the cargo 30 between the fifth module 500 and the second module 200 is different from the method of transporting the cargo 30 between the second module 200 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 20. 20, with the difference being that the first transport mechanism 320 of the third module 300 slides close to the tenth opening 318 to move the cargo 30 into the storage space. or pinch the cargo 30 from the storage space.

As shown in FIG. 14, the cargo access terminal of the second embodiment is another assembly form of the cargo access terminal described above. The cargo access terminal of this example is located outside building 40 and comprises a first module 100, a second module 200, a third module 300 and a fourth module 400. FIG. A third module 300 and a fourth module 400 are installed together between the first module 100 and the second module 200 .

A first module 100 is installed on the upper part of the building 40 (for example, the roof).

The second module 200 is installed on the ground and is close to the exterior wall of the building 40 .

The third modules 300 are in two groups, one group installed near the first module 100 and the other group installed near the second module 200 . Two groups of third modules 300 are installed on the two exterior walls of the building 40, respectively. Its two exterior walls are parallel and spaced apart and connected by a single horizontal terrace. A fourth module 400 is installed between the two groups of third modules 300 and mounted on the horizontal terrace. Each group of third modules 300 may be constructed by joining a plurality of first support structures 310 .

Specifically, the fourth opening 312 of the third module 300 closer to the first module 100 communicates with the first opening 130, and the ninth opening 316 communicates with the sixth opening of the fourth module 400. Communicates with opening 412 . Eighth opening 416 of fourth module 400 communicates with fourth opening 312 of third module 300 near second module 200 . A fifth opening 314 of the third module 300 closer to the second module 200 communicates with a third opening 220 of the second module 200 .

The method of transporting cargo 30 in the cargo access terminal of this embodiment is as follows.

As the cargo 30 is transported from the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 to the second module 200, the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 unloads the cargo 30 onto the first transport mechanism 320 of the third module 300 near the first module 100 and then Finally, the first transport mechanism 320 slides close to the ninth opening 316 and the gripping member 424 of the fourth module 400 moves into the first support structure 310 of this third module 300 and pulls the first Located above the transport mechanism 320 . A gripping member 424 grips the cargo 30 on the first transport mechanism and slides over the eighth opening 416 . At this time, the first transport mechanism 320 of the third module 300 closer to the second module 200 penetrates at least partially into the second support structure 410 and pinches the cargo. After the gripping member 424 releases the cargo, the first transport mechanism 320 transfers the cargo 30 to the second module 200 and releases it.

As the cargo 30 is transported from the second module 200 to the unmanned aerial vehicle 20, the first transport mechanism 320 of the third module 300 close to the second module 200 sandwiches the cargo 30 from the second module 200. , transferring the cargo 30 into the second support structure 410 of the fourth module 400 . The cargo 30 is then transferred via the gripping member 424 to the first transport mechanism 320 of the third module 300 closer to the first module 100, then transferred by the first transport mechanism 32, and finally Loaded by unmanned aerial vehicle 20 .

The cargo access terminal of this embodiment is fixed to the building 40, resulting in a more stable mounting of the cargo access terminal. The cargo access terminal can be adapted to buildings 40 with different wall shapes through flexible combinations of third modules 300 and fourth modules 400. FIG. In addition, the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 does not need to complete the loading and unloading of the cargo 30 above the building 40 and fly close to the ground. Avoid impacting ground personnel when

Further, the tenth opening 318 of the third module 300 of this example may be proximate a window or balcony of the building 40 and the first transport mechanism 320 slides proximate the tenth opening 318. However, the nipping arm 324 is extended out through the tenth opening 318 to provide the convenience of the user to load or receive the cargo 30 by the window or on the balcony. For cargo 30 sent by the user by the window or on the balcony, the cargo access terminal transfers the cargo 30 into the second module 200 for weighing and identifying the cargo 30. may

Optionally, the cargo access terminal of this example further comprises a fifth module 500 . A fifth module 500 is installed on the side of the third module 300 close to the second module 200 .

In accordance with the cargo access terminal of the second embodiment, the present invention provides one method of assembling a cargo access terminal including the following steps.

Install the first module 100 on top of the building 40,
installing a second module 200 on the ground and near the building 40,
placing one third module 300 near the second module 200 and another third module 300 near the first module 100,
A fourth module 400 is installed between the two third modules 300 .

As shown in FIG. 15, the cargo access terminal of the third embodiment is another assembly form of the cargo access terminal described above. The cargo access terminal of this embodiment is located on one floor in a high-rise building 50 and comprises a first module 100, a second module 200, a third module 300 and a fourth module 400. FIG.

A first module 100 is installed on the outer wall surface of the building 50 . In this embodiment, the first module 100 is provided with a lift platform 120 .

The second module 200 is installed in the building 50 and is attached to the floor of a story close to the height of the first module 100 .

A third module 300 is installed within the building 50 and near the second module 200 . The fourth module 400 is installed between the third module 300 and the first module 100 and attached to the ceiling of the floor where the second module 200 is located.

Specifically, the wall of the building 50 is provided with a through hole 51 that allows communication between the inside and outside of the building 50 . The first module 100 is installed near the through-hole 51, and the fourth module 400 is located near or partially at the through-hole 51, so that the fourth module 400 is located near the through-hole 51. It is possible to partially pass 51 and transfer cargo to and from the first module 100 . A sixth opening 412 of the fourth module 400 may communicate with the through-hole 51 , and the grasping member 424 may be positioned above the elevator platform 120 after exiting the sixth opening 412 . Eighth opening 416 of fourth module 400 communicates with fourth opening 312 of third module 300 .

The method of transporting cargo 30 in the cargo access terminal of this embodiment is as follows.

As the cargo 30 is transported from the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 to the second module 200, the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 drops the cargo 30 onto the platform 120 and then flies away. The gripping member 424 exits the sixth opening 412 and grips the cargo 30 on the platform 120 . The gripping member 424 then transfers the cargo 30 to the first transport mechanism 320 and releases it. The first transport mechanism 320 then transfers the cargo 30 to the second module 200 and releases it.

As cargo 30 is transported from second module 200 to unmanned aerial vehicle 20 , first transport mechanism 320 transfers cargo 30 from second module 200 to clamping member 424 . The gripping member 424 then slides out through the sixth opening 412 to release the cargo 30 onto the platform 120 . After releasing the cargo 30, the gripping members 424 move back into the second support structure 410 so as to avoid interfering with the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 from landing. Finally, unmanned aerial vehicle 20 descends into first module 100 and loads cargo 30 .

The cargo access terminal of this embodiment may be located on the floor where the user is, and have the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 load and unload cargo 30 on the same floor, so that the cargo access terminal The distance to transport 30 is reduced. At the same time, the wall of the building 50 can serve as a barrier to avoid contact between the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 and the user, and prevent the flight noise of the unmanned aerial vehicle 20 from entering the room.

Additionally, the first module 100 of this example may rotate relative to the building 50 . That is, the first module 100 is rotatably attached to the outer wall surface of the building 50 . This allows the first module 100 to rotate to conform to the exterior wall surface of the building 50 when not in use to reduce the projecting size of the first module 100 with respect to the wall and also allows the first module 100 to rotate It becomes possible to block the through opening 51 . As an option, a carousel is provided between the first module 100 and the building 50, the fixed part of the carousel is attached to the outer wall surface of the building 50, and the first module 100 is fixed to the rotating part of the carousel. , which allows the first module 100 to rotate relative to the building 50 .

According to the cargo access terminal of the third embodiment, the present invention provides another method of assembling a cargo access terminal including the following steps.

Install the first module 100 outside the building 50,
installing a second module 200 in the building 50,
installing a third module 300 within the building 50 and near the second module;
A fourth module 400 is installed between the third module 300 and the first module 100 .

Each technical feature of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of technical features of the above embodiments are described. However, any combination of these technical features should be considered within the scope described herein unless inconsistent.

The above embodiments only describe some implementation manners of the present invention, the description of which is more specific and detailed, but cannot be understood as a limitation of the scope of the claims. For ordinary technicians in this field, some modifications and improvements are possible without departing from the concept of the present invention, which fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the patent protection scope of the present invention should be based on the attached claims.

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A cargo access terminal comprising a first module, a second module, a third module and a fourth module,
said first module is used for landing by an unmanned aerial vehicle,
Said second module is used by the user to load and unload cargo,
The third module is capable of transporting the cargo in a first direction, and the third module is capable of transferring the cargo to and from the second module. , said third module is capable of transferring said cargo to and from said unmanned aerial vehicle or to said first module at said first module;
The fourth module is capable of transporting the cargo in a second direction, wherein the second direction and the first direction intersect, the fourth module transporting the first module the cargo can be transferred to each other with the unmanned aerial vehicle or with the first module, and the fourth module and the third module can transfer cargo to each other. is possible and
At least one of the third module and the fourth module is independently installed between the first module and the second module; and the cargo can be independently conveyed from the first module to the second module, and
said third module and said fourth module are co-located between said first module and said second module; and jointly relaying the cargo from the first module to the second module;
Freight access terminal. said first module comprising a support seat and a lift platform, said support seat having a first opening for said cargo to pass through, said lift platform being attached to said support seat ; capable of supporting a cargo and raising and lowering said cargo being supported;
The third module is positioned at least partially below the first module and is capable of transferring the cargo to and from the unmanned aerial vehicle through the first opening. ,
The fourth module is at least partially flanked by the first module and is capable of transporting the cargo from the platform and transporting the cargo to the platform. ,
A cargo access terminal according to claim 1. the lifting platform is detachably attached to the first opening and at least partially shields the first opening when attached to the first opening;
Alternatively, the lifting platform is movably attached to the support seat, the lifting platform moving to the first opening to at least partially shield the first opening; capable of moving away from said first opening to completely expose the first opening;
A cargo access terminal according to claim 2. the third module comprises a first support structure and a first transport mechanism;
The first support structure is a hollow elongated structure that is open at both ends, and the first transport mechanism is adapted to slide within the first support structure and to move any one end of the first support structure. after receiving said cargo at the other end of said first support structure, wherein a fourth opening and a fifth opening are respectively at opposite ends of said first support structure. is an aperture,
The first transfer mechanism comprises a first moving member and two oppositely set clamping arms attached to the first moving member , the first moving member capable of sliding in a support structure, wherein two said clamping arms are capable of clamping said cargo;
said first module having a first opening for said cargo to pass through;
When the fourth opening communicates with the first opening, the clamping arm exits at least partially from the fourth opening to transfer the cargo to and from the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the capable of passing through the first opening,
A cargo access terminal according to claim 1. A plurality of said first support structures may be sequentially joined end-to-end to form a first transport path, and one said first transport mechanism is connected to said first transport path. capable of moving from one end of the first transport path to the other in the path;
and/or the first transport mechanism slides relative to the first support structure via the first moving member such that the clamping arms are at least partially out of the fourth opening. becomes possible,
A cargo access terminal according to claim 4. the fourth module comprises a second support structure and a second transport mechanism 420,
The second support structure is a hollow elongated structure that is open at both ends, and the second transport mechanism is adapted to slide within the second support structure and to move to any one end of the second support structure. after receiving the cargo at the other end of the second support structure, wherein the sixth opening and the seventh opening are respectively at the ends of the second support structure. is an aperture,
A second transport mechanism 420 comprises a second moving member and a gripping member attached to said second moving member , said second moving member being capable of sliding within said second support structure. the gripping member is capable of gripping the cargo;
said first module comprising a lift capable of supporting said cargo and raising and lowering said cargo supported;
When the second support structure is located on the side of the first module and the sixth opening is proximate the edge of the first module, the grasping member is positioned from the sixth opening. capable of exiting and grabbing the cargo from the platform and releasing the cargo onto the platform;
A cargo access terminal according to claim 4. A plurality of said second support structures may be sequentially joined end-to-end to form a second transport path, and one said second transport mechanism is connected to said second transport path. capable of moving from one end of the second transport path to the other in the path;
and/or the second transport mechanism slides relative to the second support structure via the second moving member to allow the grasping member to exit the sixth opening;
and/or the grasping member is slidable relative to the second moving member, the sliding direction being parallel to the direction in which the second moving member slides relative to the second support structure; wherein the gripping member increases the sliding travel relative to the second moving member;
A cargo access terminal according to claim 6. A sidewall of the second support structure is provided with an eighth opening, the eighth opening is near the seventh opening, and the fourth module is at least partially in the third opening. When positioned above a module and when said fourth opening communicates with said eighth opening, said clamping arm is adapted to transfer said cargo to and from said second transport mechanism. capable of exiting at least partially through the opening of 4 and into said second support structure;
and/or a sidewall of said first support structure is provided with a ninth opening, said ninth opening being near said fifth opening, said third module being at least partially in said Taller than the fourth module and the ninth opening communicates with the sixth opening, the gripping member is adapted to transfer the cargo to and from the first transport mechanism. capable of exiting through the opening of 6 and into said first support structure;
A cargo access terminal according to claim 6. The two clamping arms are also telescopic in the third direction to move the cargo in a third direction, the third direction intersecting the first direction and the first a tenth opening in a side wall of the support structure, two said clamping arms extending and partially out of said tenth opening to transfer said cargo out of said first support structure; or capable of pinching the cargo from outside the first support structure,
The cargo access terminal further comprises a fifth module used to contain the cargo, the fifth module including a storage space and an eleventh module for the cargo to enter and exit the storage space. an opening is provided,
When the fifth module is located on the side of the third module and the eleventh opening communicates with the tenth opening, the clamping arm moves the cargo into the storage space. , or is capable of pinching the cargo from the storage space,
Cargo access terminal according to claims 4-8 . The third module is capable of moving the cargo in a third direction transverse to the first direction, and the cargo access terminal is a fifth module used to accommodate the cargo. wherein said fifth module is provided with a storage space and said third module is adapted to transfer said cargo into said storage space or to move said cargo out of said storage space. and a plurality of said fifth modules can be located on the side of said third module and stacked in said first direction,
and/or the third module and the fourth module are capable of transmitting power and data;
and/or the first direction is vertical and the second direction is horizontal;
A cargo access terminal according to claim 1. said first module is used for installation on the top of the building,
said second module is used for installation on the ground and near said building;
one set of said third modules is located near said first module and another set of said third modules is located near said second module;
the fourth module is placed between the two sets of third modules;
A cargo access terminal according to claim 1. Said two sets of third modules are respectively used to be attached to two exterior wall faces of said building, the two exterior wall faces being parallel and spaced and connected by one horizontal terrace, said fourth modules are used for installation on said horizontal terrace,
and/or said third module is provided with a tenth opening for entry and exit of cargo, said tenth opening being used for installation in close proximity to windows or balconies of said building ,
12. A cargo access terminal according to claim 11. The first module is used for installation on the exterior wall of the building,
said second module being used for installation within said building,
said third module is used for installation within said building and near said second module;
the fourth module is installed between the third module and the first module;
A cargo access terminal according to claim 1. The first module is used to be installed proximate to an opening in the wall of the building, and the fourth module is installed proximate to or partially located in the through-hole. to allow said fourth module to partially pass through said through-hole and to transfer said cargo to and from said first module;
and/or the first module is used to be rotatably attached to the exterior wall of the building so that the first module conforms to the exterior wall of the building when not in use. is able to rotate with respect to the building at
14. A cargo access terminal according to claim 13. A method of assembling the cargo access terminal, comprising the steps of:
In providing a cargo access terminal according to claim 1,
installing said first module on top of a building,
installing the second module on the ground and near the building;
placing one said third module near said second module and another said third module near said first module;
placing said fourth module between the two said third modules;
One method of assembling a cargo access terminal. Two said third modules are respectively attached to two exterior walls of said building, the two exterior walls are parallel and spaced and connected by a horizontal terrace, and said fourth module is attached to said Mounted on a horizontal terrace ,
and/or said third module is provided with a tenth opening for cargo ingress and egress, said tenth opening being in close proximity to a window or balcony of said building;
16. A method of assembling a cargo access terminal according to claim 15 . A method of assembling the cargo access terminal, comprising the steps of:
In providing a cargo access terminal according to claim 1,
installing the first module outside the building;
installing said second module within said building;
installing the third module within the building and near the second module;
placing the fourth module between the third module and the first module;
One method of assembling a cargo access terminal. The first module is proximate to a through-hole in the wall of the building, and the fourth module is proximate to or partially located at the through-hole, whereby the fourth module is enabling the cargo to be transferred between partially passing through the through-hole and the first module;
and/or the first module is rotatably attached to the exterior wall of the building such that the first module is attached to the building so as to conform to the exterior wall of the building when not in use. It is possible to rotate against
and/or wherein the first module is mounted on the exterior wall of the building, the second module is mounted on the floor of a story close to the height of the first module, and the fourth module is , the second module is mounted on the ceiling of a floor, the cargo access terminal is located on the floor where the users are, and the unmanned aerial vehicle loads and unloads the cargo on the same floor. ,
18. A method of assembling a cargo access terminal according to claim 17 .