WO2019128907A1 - 一种设备控制方法及装置 - Google Patents

一种设备控制方法及装置 Download PDF

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WO2019128907A1
WO2019128907A1 PCT/CN2018/122998 CN2018122998W WO2019128907A1 WO 2019128907 A1 WO2019128907 A1 WO 2019128907A1 CN 2018122998 W CN2018122998 W CN 2018122998W WO 2019128907 A1 WO2019128907 A1 WO 2019128907A1
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朱礼君
张剑波
周恺
林杰
刘衡
赵良乾
李建军
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  • the present application relates to the field of logistics information technology, and in particular, to a device control method and apparatus.
  • sorting is one of the core links. Based on the sharp increase in the volume of express delivery mentioned above, the manual sorting and courier method can not meet the demand more and more, resulting in an automated sorting scheme.
  • the automated sorting schemes used often rely on fixed sorting equipment, such as conveyor belts, sorting platforms, and the like.
  • the solution requires a custom steel structure sorting platform for the site and then an automated sorting device on the steel structure sorting platform.
  • the traditional automatic sorting scheme using transport equipment such as AGV (automatic guided vehicle) usually moves the AGV on the steel structure sorting platform.
  • AGV automated guided vehicle
  • the slides are connected under the grids.
  • the objects below the slides are object collection devices.
  • the AGV receives the logistics object from the workstation; then the AGV moves to the scanning code point, and the scanning code device scans the code to obtain the logistics object characteristic information; and then determines the corresponding grid port through the control system and controls the AGV to move to the corresponding grid port, and then the AGV.
  • the object is dumped and dropped through the slide into the collection device. After that, it is packaged by manpower, and then the packaged bag is transported to the sorting outlet.
  • the embodiment of the present application provides a device control method, after the object collection device acquires a logistics object from the object sorting device, and controls the corresponding transport device to collect the object according to the use feature of the object collecting device.
  • the equipment is transported to the corresponding destination to solve the problem of high labor cost and inflexibility in the prior art.
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a device control apparatus for ensuring implementation and application of the foregoing method.
  • the embodiment of the present application discloses a device control method, including:
  • the corresponding transport device is controlled to transport the object collecting device to the corresponding destination.
  • the embodiment of the present application further discloses a device control apparatus, including:
  • the first mobile control module is configured to control, after the object collection device acquires the logistics object from the object sorting device, the corresponding transport device to transport the object collecting device to the corresponding destination according to the use feature of the object collecting device.
  • an apparatus including:
  • One or more processors are One or more processors.
  • One or more machine readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to perform a device control method.
  • the embodiment of the present application further discloses one or more machine readable mediums, on which instructions are stored, and when the instructions are executed by one or more processors, a device control method is executed.
  • the object collection device After receiving the logistics object acquired by the object sorting device, the object collection device transports the object collecting device to the corresponding destination by using a corresponding transport device according to the use feature of the object collecting device, thereby reducing the sorting process.
  • the degree of human involvement in the process increases the automation process, reduces labor costs, and increases flexibility.
  • 1A is a schematic plan view of a logistics system according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of an object sorting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 1C is a schematic diagram of an object collection device according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • 1D is a schematic diagram of a transportation device according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 1E is a schematic diagram of a logistics object transfer process according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • 1F is a schematic diagram of a device control method according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • 1G is a schematic structural diagram of a device provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the steps of a device control method on the server side according to an embodiment of the present application
  • FIG. 3A is a flow chart showing specific steps of another device control method on the server side according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 3B is a flowchart showing specific steps of another device control method on the server side according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing steps of a device control method at a system level according to an embodiment of the present application
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart of specific steps of another device control method at a system level according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • 6A is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a device control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 6B is a specific structural diagram of the same embodiment of a device control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of hardware of an apparatus according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a sorting system according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of an object sorting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 10 is a schematic structural view of a transport device according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of an object collection device according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a sorting system according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic structural diagram of an object collection device according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • Figure 14 is a schematic structural view of a transport device according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 15 is a schematic structural diagram of an object sorting apparatus according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 16 is a schematic structural diagram of an object collection device according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • Loading area refers to the temporary storage of the logistics object to be sorted on the truck to the area near the workstation;
  • Workstation Refers to the area where the worker performs the unpacking operation.
  • the worker can place the logistics object on the AGV. It should be noted that the information acquisition device needs to be equipped here to automatically identify the logistics object feature information of the logistics object for the calculation of the subsequent tasks.
  • Path area refers to the area that may be occupied when the AGV is connected and connected to the AGV, usually a flat land;
  • Falling bag area refers to the area where the object collecting device is placed, and the object collecting device is used to collect the logistics object of the sorting AGV transfer;
  • Sewing area refers to the area where the worker performs the sewing operation for the object collection equipment.
  • the logistics object can be understood as an object such as a logistics package.
  • the logistics system includes: a server, a plurality of first transportation devices, an object sorting device, a second transport device, an object collecting device, and an information acquiring device.
  • FIG. 1A is a schematic plan view of a logistics system according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • the site sorted in the figure is an irregular site, and the embodiment of the present application divides the functional area according to the shape of the site.
  • the entire site is divided into a work site path area U13, a loading area U12, and a sewing bag area U17.
  • the workstation U14 is set based on the loading area, and an information acquisition device (not shown) is disposed at the workstation.
  • a plurality of first transport equipment, object sorting equipment, second transport equipment, and object collection equipment work in a work area path area.
  • FIG. 1A is a case where the first transport device and the object sorting device are integrated, U15 can be understood as a sorting AGV, and the sorting AGV collects both the first transport device and the object sorting device.
  • FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of a sorting AGV according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein M10 is a target sorting device, M11 is a first transport device, and object sorting device M10 is placed on a first transport device M11, then The first transport device can move the object sorting device.
  • the first transport device and the object sorting device can be separated, and the structure of the corresponding object sorting device is also adaptively modified, which is not limited by the embodiment of the present invention.
  • U11 in Fig. 1A is an object collection device for collecting the logistics objects of the sorting AGV transfer.
  • M12 is an example of an object collection device.
  • U16 in Fig. 1A is a second transport device, which can be understood as a connection AGV.
  • M14 is an example of a second transport device of the present application. It can be understood that the connection AGV can be bound to the object collection device or can be separated. It should be noted that the first transport device and the second transport device may be the same or different.
  • the object collection device U11 in FIG. 1A can be disposed in the work area path area U13, and the sorting AGVU 15 and the connection AGVU 16 walk in the work area path area U13.
  • the running path of the sorting AGV and the connecting AGV can also travel across the working area path area according to requirements, such as in the loading area U12 and the working area path area U13.
  • the sorting AGVU 15 receives the logistics object at the workstation U14, and the information acquisition device of the workstation U14 obtains the logistics object characteristic information of the logistics object to the server, and the server subsequently calculates the location of the object collection device corresponding to the logistics object, that is, the corresponding object collection device
  • the bagging area and the path to the object collecting device U11 are planned.
  • the sorting AGV is then notified to move to the object collection device U11.
  • the object sorting device M10 transfers the logistic object to the object collecting device M12. In FIG.
  • the object sorting device is provided with a dumping mode transfer object, and the top of the object sorting device is higher than the entrance of the object collecting device by a preset value, so that the object sorting device raises the top plate and dumps the logistics object.
  • the object collection device may also be provided with a feature detection sub-device to detect the usage characteristics of the object collection device, such as the size of the object collection device, the waiting time after the object is available, and the object occupation capacity in the object collection device.
  • the object collection device can then send the usage characteristics to the server, such as when the capacity is full, or the waiting time exceeds a preset threshold.
  • the server will dispatch a second transport device M14 to the object collection device location to move the object collection device. For example, in FIG. 1E, the second transport device M14 enters the object collection device M12, then rises to move the object collection device off the ground, and then moves the object collection device to the seam pocket area U17 for the seaming operation.
  • FIG. 1F a schematic diagram of interaction of a device control method according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.
  • the object sorting device receives the logistics object from the workstation.
  • the object sorting device M10 on the sorting AGV receives the logistics object A at the workstation.
  • the first transportation device moves the object sorting device to the information acquiring device location.
  • the first transport device carrying the sorting AGV begins to move, which moves to the information acquisition device set in the workstation.
  • the information acquiring device in the embodiment of the present application may adopt various forms, such as a camera, which can scan and acquire the logistics object feature information on the logistics object.
  • the information acquiring device acquires the logistics object feature information of the logistics object, and sends the information to the server.
  • the information acquisition device After the information acquisition device scans the logistics object characteristic information of the logistics object, the information of the logistics object is sent to the server.
  • the information acquisition device may also send the identification of the first transportation device that transports the logistics object to the server, so that the server returns subsequent information to the first transportation device.
  • the server determines an object collection device according to the logistics object characteristic information, and returns to the first transportation device.
  • the server selects an object collection device from the available object collection devices according to the location and usage characteristics of each object collection device, for example, the object collection device B is selected, and then returns relevant information to the first transportation device.
  • the server may also plan a path from the current location to the bagging area of the object collection device B according to information such as the location of each device in the work area path area, and return to the first transportation device.
  • the server since the server receives the identifier of the corresponding first transport device when receiving the feature information of the logistic object, the server may return the above information to the first transport device according to the identifier.
  • the server stores information of the first transportation device (the first transportation device reports its own information to the server in real time), and the server may return the above information to the first transportation device.
  • the first transport device moves the object sorting device to the object collecting device location.
  • the first transportation device After receiving the above information, the first transportation device knows where to move and how to move, then the object sorting device can be moved to the vicinity of the bagging area of the object collecting device B to facilitate the moving object sorting device to transfer the logistics. Object.
  • the first transportation device can also automatically avoid obstacles and the like until reaching the vicinity of the bagging area of the object collection device B. Then adjust the direction to facilitate the object sorting equipment to transfer the logistics object.
  • the object sorting device transfers the logistics object to the object collecting device.
  • the server may send a transfer instruction to the object sorting device to control the object sorting device to transfer the logistics object to the object collection device B.
  • the first transportation device may send its own location to the server, and the server determines, according to the location, whether the first transportation device reaches the bagging area of the object collection device B.
  • the server may send a transfer instruction to the object sorting device if it is determined to arrive, and the object sorting device transfers the logistics object to the object collecting device B.
  • the first transport device can also determine whether it has reached the bagging area of the object collecting device B, and if it arrives, can send the arrival information to the server. After receiving the arrival information, the server may send a transfer instruction to the object sorting device to control the object sorting device to transfer the logistics object to the object collecting device B.
  • Specific Processes The embodiments of the present application do not limit them.
  • the object sorting device can transfer the logistics object to the object collecting device B in a dumping manner, wherein the object sorting device has a certain height for the dumping mode, and the top dumping device is turned up and then high.
  • the dumping sub-device can cause the logistics object to slip into the object collection device.
  • the object sorting device has a certain height, and the tray plane is flush with the object collecting device inlet.
  • the sorting device can transfer the logistics object into the object collecting device through a belt drive or the like; In this way, the object sorting device has the ejection capability, and the tray plane can be lower than the object collecting device inlet.
  • the sorting device bounces the logistics object and sends it into the object collecting device in a similar shooting manner.
  • the server can control its first transport device to continue moving to the workstation to transport the next logistics object.
  • the sorting AGV can be scheduled according to the number of workstation logistics objects, the number of sorting AGVs of the workstation, and the like. For example, if the workstation logistics object is greater than a certain threshold, and the corresponding sorting AGV of the workstation is less than the preset number, more idle sorting AGVs can be arranged to the workstation.
  • the object collection device sends a usage feature to the server.
  • the object collection device may detect a usage feature therein by a feature detecting sub-device disposed therein, the usage feature including: whether the object collection device capacity is less than a preset capacity threshold, and/or whether the next logistics object waiting time is received after the logistics object is received.
  • the greater than or equal to the preset time threshold, and/or the cumulative weight of the logistics object in the object collection device is greater than or equal to the preset weight threshold and may of course include other information, such as the object identifier of the logistics object.
  • the object collection device may send the server to the server when the capacity is less than the preset capacity threshold, or the waiting time is greater than or equal to the preset time threshold, or the cumulative weight of the logistics object in the object collection device is greater than or equal to the preset weight threshold.
  • Use features Of course, it can also be sent when the above conditions are not met, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
  • the server determines the first destination according to the usage characteristics, and notifies the second transportation device.
  • the server may determine the first purpose of the object collection device. For example, which of the sorting outlets of the sewing bag area in the aforementioned FIG. 1A, and then notifying the second transporting device to move, the destination is the sorting outlet.
  • the server may save the logistics object feature information of the collected logistics object in the object collection device, and after receiving the usage feature sent by the object collection device, combine the usage features to determine the first destination.
  • the second transport device moves the object collection device to the first destination.
  • the second transportation device may move the object collection device B to the sorting outlet, and then the staff member may perform a sewing operation on the collection bag, and then transfer to the next logistics link.
  • the object collection device sends idle state information to the server.
  • the feature detection sub-device After the logistics object in the object collection device is taken out, the feature detection sub-device detects that the object collection device is in an idle state, and sends idle state information to the server.
  • the server selects the second destination according to the preset scheduling policy, and notifies the second transportation device.
  • the server selects the second destination according to the preset scheduling policy and notifies the second transport device.
  • the server determines the second destination of the object collection device based on the size of the logistics object traffic from each origin to each destination and the size of the capacity of the object collection device.
  • the starting place is the upper cargo port of each workstation.
  • the flow rate of the logistics object from an upper cargo port M1 to a sorting outlet N1 is greater than the traffic threshold, indicating that the demand is large, and the object collecting device with a larger capacity can be arranged to the upper cargo port M1 to sorting.
  • the pocket area K1 between the outlets N1 then if the object collection device is greater than the capacity threshold, it can be arranged to the pocket area K1.
  • the flow rate of the logistics object from an upper cargo port M2 to a sorting outlet N3 is smaller than the flow threshold, indicating that the demand is small, and the object collecting device with small capacity can be arranged between the upper cargo port M2 and the sorting outlet N3.
  • a plurality of range intervals may be set for the flow of the flow object, and the flow of the different range intervals may correspond to the object collection device of different capacities, so that the object collection device of the corresponding capacity level may be arranged to the part that needs the object collection device.
  • the second destination of the object collection device may also be determined based only on the size of the flow of the logistics object from each origin to each destination. In this case, regardless of the total capacity of the object collection device, the total capacity of each object collection device is considered to be the same.
  • the second destination is not fixed, such as the bagging area in FIG. 1A, and may be dynamic according to the size of the logistics object flow from each starting point to each destination and the capacity of the object collecting device. Adjust the second destination to improve transportation efficiency.
  • the second transport device moves the object collection device to the second destination.
  • the sorting and transportation has the following disadvantages, such as: 1.
  • the requirements for the shape and space of the site are high, and the subsequent expansion is poor; 2.
  • the platform and the slide are difficult to construct, and the cost is high; 3.
  • After sorting Object collection and connection costs are too high and the degree of automation is low.
  • the embodiment of the present application provides a logistics system that overcomes the above disadvantages well:
  • the logistics system of the embodiment of the present application does not rely on a fixed sorting device (such as a steel structure sorting platform), all transport devices are moving in the same floor, and all object sorting devices and object collecting devices Also in the same layer; and the sorting bag and the seam bag of the embodiment of the present application are innovatively processed, so that higher automation can be obtained.
  • a fixed sorting device such as a steel structure sorting platform
  • all transport devices are moving in the same floor
  • all object sorting devices and object collecting devices Also in the same layer
  • the sorting bag and the seam bag of the embodiment of the present application are innovatively processed, so that higher automation can be obtained.
  • the location, size, and quantity of the collection device cannot be modified once the sorting device is completed.
  • the position, size, and quantity of the object collection device can be dynamically adjusted according to the distribution of the object flow at any time according to the embodiment of the present application. For example, if it is expected that the number of objects going to a certain place is greatly increased, the number of devices to be collected to the place, the size of the device to collect the objects to the place, and the position of the object collection device to the place may be adjusted from the object entrance. Closer, thereby improving system efficiency.
  • the second aspect the embodiment of the present application substantially improves the automation level of the connection process, and is simple in implementation, high in efficiency, and small in site limitation.
  • the transportation equipment participating in the collection process can freely move in the site due to the elimination of the fixing devices such as the slideway, thereby greatly improving the system efficiency.
  • the manpower plan is adopted, the worker's working environment is poor, the labor intensity is high, and the labor cost is high. If the conveyor belt and the transportation equipment are used, the influence of the height of the chute on the conveyor belt and the transportation equipment may be affected. Mobile space is limited and efficiency is greatly limited.
  • the system is easy to maintain, space requirements are small.
  • Some existing sites cannot adopt the prior art due to the height limitation; and the height of the site in the embodiment of the present application is greatly reduced, and can be applied to almost all In the sorting site.
  • the height of the sorting device is limited and the slide takes up a large amount of space, so that it is very difficult for the worker to enter and repair it, and in the embodiment of the present application, All systems operate on the same floor, making workers' work environments more ideal and system maintenance easier.
  • FIG. 2 a flow chart of steps of an apparatus control method embodiment of the present application is shown from the server side, and specifically includes the following steps:
  • Step 210 After the object collection device acquires the logistics object from the object sorting device, according to the use feature of the object collecting device, control the corresponding transport device to transport the object collecting device to the corresponding destination.
  • an object sorting device In the embodiment of the present application, an object sorting device, an object collecting device, and a transport device are disposed in the logistics system.
  • the transport equipment can be used for moving object sorting equipment.
  • the logistics system can adopt the traditional steel frame and the slide structure, the object sorting equipment runs on the steel frame platform, and then the logistics object is poured into the slide track, and the object collecting device can acquire the logistics object.
  • the embodiment of the present application can also set the object sorting device, the object collecting device, and the transport device at the same level, such as the same floor.
  • the object sorting device can be transported by its corresponding transport device to the object collection device, and the server controls the object sorting device to transfer the logistics object to the object collection device.
  • the logistics object can be an object such as a logistics package.
  • the object sorting device can collect the sorting and moving functions.
  • the object sorting device can only perform the object sorting function, and then set a transport device to move the object sorting device.
  • the embodiment of the present application does not limit it; it should be noted that the object collecting device corresponds to the transport in this case.
  • the device may be the same as the transport device corresponding to the object sorting device, or may be different, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
  • the usage feature of the object collection device may be uploaded to the server in real time or periodically, and the server may control the corresponding transportation device to collect the object collection device according to the usage characteristics of the object collection device. Ship to the corresponding destination.
  • the destination of the object collection device is, for example, the sorting outlet of the aforementioned sewing bag area.
  • the usage characteristics of the object collection device include at least one of a remaining capacity of the object collection device, a logistics object reception waiting time of the object collection device, and a cumulative weight of the logistics object in the object collection device.
  • the use feature of the object collection device may also include other types of information, which are not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
  • the corresponding transportation device is controlled to transport the object collection device to the corresponding destination, and the logistics package is realized.
  • manual processing is not carried out manually by sliding to the mouth, but the object collection device is automatically moved (transported to the destination), the degree of manual participation is low, the degree of automation is high, and the labor cost is reduced;
  • Working near the chute of the steel frame platform the worker is prevented from working in such a harsh working environment; furthermore, the flexibility of the system is greatly improved by automatically moving the object collecting device.
  • FIG. 3A a flow chart of steps of an apparatus control method embodiment of the present application is shown from the server side, and specifically includes the following steps:
  • Step 310 after the object sorting device receives the logistics object, according to the logistics object feature information, control the corresponding transport device to move the object sorting device, so that the object sorting device transfers the logistics object to The object collection device.
  • the server may move the object sorting device through the first transport device according to the logistics object characteristic information of the logistics object, so that the The object sorting device transfers the logistics object to the object collection device.
  • step 310 includes: sub-steps 311-313
  • Sub-step 311 receiving the logistics object feature information acquired and sent by the information acquiring device
  • the feature information of the logistics object may be acquired by the additionally set information acquiring device, and then the acquired feature information is sent by the information acquiring device to the server.
  • the logistics object feature information is collected by the information acquiring device from the object sorting device after the object sorting device is moved by the corresponding transport device to the information acquiring device location Obtained in the object.
  • the transport device corresponding to the object sorting device can be the first transport device.
  • the information acquiring device includes a camera and a scanning gun, and the logistics object feature information is obtained by scanning the graphic code on the logistics object by the camera or the scanner;
  • the image coding may be a two-dimensional code, or a barcode, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
  • the image encoding is generated based on the logistics object feature information of the logistics object.
  • the information acquisition device includes a radio frequency identifier
  • the logistics object feature information is obtained by the radio frequency identifier scanning a radio frequency tag on the logistics object.
  • the radio frequency label records the logistics object characteristic information of the logistics object, and then the radio frequency identifier can scan the radio frequency label to obtain the logistics object characteristic information.
  • the manner of communication in other scenarios may also be adopted in the actual application, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
  • Sub-step 312 determining a corresponding object collection device according to the logistics object feature information
  • the server may allocate an object collection device according to the logistics object feature information.
  • the logistics object feature information may include information such as an object ID, a recipient address, and the like.
  • sub-step 312 comprises: sub-steps A21-A22
  • Sub-step A21 acquiring first location information of the logistics object, second location information and usage characteristics of each object collection device, and acquiring third location information and mobility state information of each second transportation device;
  • the first transport device is for moving the object sorting device
  • the second transport device is for moving the object collecting device.
  • the plurality of first transport devices, the plurality of second transport devices, and the plurality of object collection devices can all interact with the server, as shown in FIG. 1G.
  • the server may receive the location information uploaded by the object sorting device that receives the logistics object, thereby obtaining the first location information of the logistics object therein.
  • Each object collection device may send its current second location information and usage characteristics to the server, and each of the second transportation devices may upload its current third location information and mobile status information to the server.
  • the server can receive the above information.
  • Sub-step A22 determining a corresponding object collection device according to the first location information, the second location information, the usage feature, the third location information, and the mobility state information.
  • the mobile status information includes whether the object collection device is carried, and if it is carried, whether or not the idle object collection device is carried.
  • the address of the logistics object 1 is L1, and L1 is sent to the sorting exit M1.
  • the second transport equipment that is not closest to P1, P2, and P3 and does not carry the object collection device is T1, T2, and T3. Where L1 is closest to P1. Then it can be determined that the object collection device of the logistics object 1 is P1, the distance is the closest, and the subsequent transportation can be performed quickly.
  • an object collection device determination model can be trained, and the above information is input as an input parameter to the model, thereby determining an object collection device.
  • the first transport device is bound to the object sorting device, and the second transport device is bound to the object collecting device.
  • first transport device and the second transport device are respectively bound to the object sorting device and the object collecting device, only relevant information of the first transport device and the second transport device needs to be acquired.
  • the process of determining the object collection device is similar.
  • Sub-step 313 notifying the first transport device to move the location of the object sorting device to the object collecting device, and after the first transport device reaches the location of the object collecting device, notifying the object sorting device to the logistics The object is transferred to the object collection device.
  • the server may notify the first transportation device connected to the object sorting device where the logistics object 1 is located, and move to the object collecting device, after moving to the vicinity of the object collecting device,
  • the object collection device can be controlled to transfer the logistics object to the object collection device.
  • sub-step 313 comprises: sub-steps A31-A33
  • Sub-step A31 acquiring fourth location information and a third destination of the first transportation device, and acquiring fifth location information, a fourth destination, and a planned path of the second transportation device, and the remaining object collection devices Sixth location information;
  • the server may interact with each terminal to obtain the fourth location information and the third destination of the first transport device, and obtain the fifth location information of the remaining transport devices, and fourth.
  • the third destination is a location where the object collection device is located, such as the aforementioned bagging area.
  • Sub-step A32 determining, according to the fourth location information, the third destination, the fifth location information, the fourth destination, the planned path, and the sixth location information, the first transportation device to the third destination Planning path;
  • the optimal path of the first transportation device moving from the current location to the third destination is determined.
  • a path determination model can also be trained, and then the above information is used as an input of the model to determine the planned path.
  • training of the above model may adopt any machine training model, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
  • Sub-step A33 informing the first transportation device to move the object sorting device to the position of the corresponding object collecting device according to the planned path.
  • the server may send the planned path to the first transport device that transports the object sorting device, and then move the object sorting device to the object collecting device location according to the planned path.
  • the convenient object sorting device transfers the logistics object to the object collection device.
  • the method further includes:
  • Step 314 notifying that a first transport device in an idle state is connected to the object sorting device to move the object sorting device.
  • the first transport device and the object sorting device may be in a separate manner, and when the object sorting device needs, dispatch a first transport device in an idle state to dock with the object sorting device, and then Move the object sorting device.
  • the object sorting device needs, dispatch a first transport device in an idle state to dock with the object sorting device, and then Move the object sorting device.
  • it can wait for an idle first transport device and then dispatch it to dock with the object sorting device.
  • the server may receive the first transport instruction sent by the object sorting device, and then notify the first transport device in an idle state to connect the object sorting device according to the first transport instruction to move the Object sorting equipment.
  • Step 320 After the object collection device acquires the logistics object from the object sorting device, according to the use feature of the object collecting device, the corresponding transport device is controlled to transport the object collecting device to the corresponding destination.
  • This step is similar to step 210 in the embodiment of FIG. 2 and will not be described in detail herein.
  • the destination corresponding to the object collection device is, for example, described by the first destination, and the first destination is, for example, the sorting outlet of the sewing bag area in FIG. 1A.
  • step 320 includes:
  • Sub-step 321 if the remaining capacity of the object collection device is less than a preset capacity threshold, notifying the second transportation device to move the object collection device to the first destination;
  • the object collection device may send the usage feature to the server when the remaining capacity is less than a preset capacity threshold.
  • the server may notify the second transportation device to move the object collection device to the first destination when the remaining capacity is less than the first capacity threshold, so that the object collection device is transported away in time.
  • sub-step 322 if the logistics object receiving waiting time of the object collecting device is greater than or equal to a preset time threshold, notifying the second transport device to move the object collecting device to the first destination;
  • the object collection device may send the usage feature to the server after the waiting time is greater than or equal to the preset time threshold.
  • the server may notify the second transportation device to move the object collection device to the first destination when the waiting time exceeds the preset time threshold, so as to avoid the object collection device waiting for too long.
  • sub-step 323 if the cumulative weight of the logistics object in the object collection device is greater than or equal to a preset weight threshold, notifying the second transportation device to move the object collection device to the first destination.
  • the object collection device may send the usage feature to the server after the cumulative weight is greater than or equal to the preset weight threshold after receiving the logistics object.
  • the server may notify the second transportation device to move the object collection device to the first destination when the accumulated weight exceeds the preset weight threshold, so that the object collection device is transported away in time.
  • the object collection device may also be sent when the above conditions are not met, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
  • step 320 includes: sub-steps 324-325
  • Sub-step 324 receiving a use feature sent by the object collection device; the use feature is acquired by a feature detection sub-device in the object collection device, wherein the feature detection sub-device is an infrared detector, a gravity sensor, and a scan At least one of the timers;
  • the feature detection sub-device is an infrared detector, a gravity sensor, and a scan At least one of the timers;
  • Sub-step 325 controlling a corresponding transportation device to transport the object collection device to a corresponding destination.
  • the feature detecting sub-device in the object collecting device acquires the usage feature and then transmits the usage feature to the server. Then the server may notify the second transport device to move the object collection device to the first destination according to the usage feature in the object collection device.
  • the feature detecting sub-device may include at least one of an infrared detecting head, a gravity sensor, and a scanning timer to detect corresponding usage features.
  • the infrared detector can detect the remaining capacity
  • the gravity sensor can detect the accumulated weight
  • the scan timer can perform the package scan timing.
  • the corresponding feature detection sub-device can also be set.
  • the second transport device is separated from the object collection device, and step 320 includes:
  • Sub-step 326 notifying a second transport device in an idle state to connect the object collection device to move the object collection device to the first destination.
  • the second transport device and the object collection device may be separately configured.
  • the server sends a second transport device in an idle state to the object collection device to Move the object collection device.
  • the transportation resources of transportation equipment can be utilized more efficiently.
  • the server also plans a path for the object collection device from its current location to the first destination in a similar manner to A31-A33, and then notifies the second transportation device to move to the first destination according to the planned path.
  • the method further includes:
  • Step 330 If the usage feature of the object collection device meets a preset condition, the logistics object is no longer allocated to the object collection device.
  • the usage feature meets a preset condition, for example, the remaining capacity of the object collection device is less than a preset capacity threshold, and the logistics object receiving waiting time of the object collection device is greater than or equal to a preset time threshold, and the cumulative weight of the logistics object in the object collection device is greater than or equal to If one or more of the preset weight thresholds are used, the subsequent logistics object may not be allocated to the object collection device before the logistics object in the object collection device is transferred, so that the object is normally moved to avoid errors.
  • the method further includes:
  • Step 340 After the second transportation device arrives at the corresponding destination, send processing prompt information to the preset terminal device.
  • the second transport device may upload the arrival information of the first destination, and the server may receive the arrival information.
  • the processing may send the processing prompt information to the preset terminal device. This reminds the staff to deal with it. For example, the staff member is reminded to have a new package in the sewing area and need to carry out the sewing bag.
  • the method further includes:
  • Step 350 When the object collection device is idle, transport the object collection device to the second destination by scheduling a corresponding transportation device.
  • the object collection device in order to make the logistics efficiency higher and the degree of automation higher, the object collection device can be moved to the second destination according to the scheduling policy when the object collection device is idle, so that the object collection device enters the cyclic working state, which is greatly Improve the efficiency of the connection processing of logistics objects.
  • step 350 includes: sub-steps 351-352
  • Sub-step 351 when the object collection device is idle, determining a second destination of the object collection device according to the size of the logistics object traffic from each origin to each destination and the capacity of the object collection device;
  • Sub-step 352 controlling the transport device to move the object collection device to a second destination.
  • the server determines the second destination of the object collection device based on the size of the logistics object traffic from each origin to each destination and the size of the capacity of the object collection device.
  • the starting place is the upper cargo port of each workstation.
  • the flow rate of the logistics object from an upper cargo port M1 to a sorting outlet N1 is greater than the traffic threshold, indicating that the demand is large, and the object collecting device with a larger capacity can be arranged to the upper cargo port M1 to sorting.
  • the pocket area K1 between the outlets N1 then if the object collection device is greater than the capacity threshold, it can be arranged to the pocket area K1.
  • the flow rate of the logistics object from an upper cargo port M2 to a sorting outlet N3 is smaller than the flow threshold, indicating that the demand is small, and the object collecting device with small capacity can be arranged between the upper cargo port M2 and the sorting outlet N3.
  • a plurality of range intervals may be set for the flow of the flow object, and the flow of the different range intervals may correspond to the object collection device of different capacities, so that the object collection device of the corresponding capacity level may be arranged to the part that needs the object collection device.
  • the second destination of the object collection device may also be determined based only on the size of the flow of the logistics object from each origin to each destination. In this case, regardless of the total capacity of the object collection device, the total capacity of each object collection device is considered to be the same.
  • the second destination is not fixed, such as the bagging area in FIG. 1A, and may be dynamic according to the size of the logistics object flow from each starting point to each destination and the capacity of the object collecting device. Adjust the second destination to improve transportation efficiency.
  • the object sorting device, the transport device, and the object collecting device are in the same level.
  • the object sorting device, the object collecting device, the first transport device, and the second transport device are in the same level. This situation avoids the need for the steel frame structure to be sorted by the upper and lower layers, so that the site of the same floor can be used flexibly.
  • a steel frame platform and a slide rail may be disposed, and the first transportation device and the object sorting device are disposed on the steel frame platform, and the first transportation device drives the object sorting device to pour the logistics object into the object.
  • the corresponding slide, the location where the object collection device is located, and the aforementioned second destination are also locations under the slide that are capable of receiving the logistics object.
  • the corresponding transportation device is controlled to transport the object collection device to the corresponding destination, and the logistics package is realized.
  • manual processing is not carried out manually by sliding to the mouth, but the object collection device is automatically moved (transported to the destination), the degree of manual participation is low, the degree of automation is high, and the labor cost is reduced;
  • Working near the chute of the steel frame platform the worker is prevented from working in such a harsh working environment; furthermore, the flexibility of the system is greatly improved by automatically moving the object collecting device.
  • the solution for setting the object sorting device, the transport device, and the object collecting device in the same level may be specifically classified into the following advantages:
  • the first transportation device, the object sorting device, the object collecting device, and the second transporting device of the embodiment of the present application can run at the same level, and do not depend on the sorting platform and the slideway of the steel structure, there is no requirement for the shape of the site. It can be adapted to any shape of the site; there is no requirement for clearance of the site, normal buildings can meet the needs, and can be applied to almost all sorting sites.
  • the site since it is not restricted to the site, when it is necessary to modify or relocate, it is easy to modify and relocate because there is no steel structure platform and slide.
  • the application only needs to carry the first transportation equipment, the object sorting equipment, the object collecting equipment, the second transport equipment and the like, and the new site installation period is short, the site can be flexibly expanded, and is not affected by the site difference, thereby greatly reducing The cost of site migration is flexible and scalable.
  • the second transport device participating in the collection process can freely move in the field, and since the object collection device is idle, It can automatically control its movement to the second destination that needs the object collection device, thereby greatly improving system efficiency, saving manpower, reducing object collection and connection costs, and improving automation;
  • FIG. 4 a flow chart of steps of an apparatus control method embodiment of the present application is shown in the system layer, and specifically includes the following steps:
  • Step 412 After acquiring the logistics object from the object sorting device, the object collecting device sends the use feature to the server to the server;
  • Step 414 The server sends a second notification to the second transportation device according to the usage feature.
  • Step 416 The second transport device moves the object collection device to a corresponding destination according to the second notification.
  • the second transport device moves the object collection device to the aforementioned first destination according to the second notification.
  • the corresponding transportation device is controlled to transport the object collection device to the corresponding destination, and the logistics package is realized.
  • manual processing is not carried out manually by sliding to the mouth, but the object collection device is automatically moved (transported to the destination), the degree of manual participation is low, the degree of automation is high, and the labor cost is reduced;
  • Working near the chute of the steel frame platform the worker is prevented from working in such a harsh working environment; furthermore, the flexibility of the system is greatly improved by automatically moving the object collecting device.
  • FIG. 5 a flow chart of the steps of another embodiment of the device control method of the present application is shown in the system layer, and specifically includes the following steps:
  • Step 512 after the object sorting device receives the logistics object, the information acquiring device acquires the logistics object feature information of the logistics object and sends the information to the server;
  • Step 514 The server sends a first notification to the first transportation device according to the logistics object feature information.
  • Step 516 The first transportation device moves the object sorting device according to the first notification, so that the object sorting device transfers the logistics object to the object collecting device;
  • the first notification may include information about the object sorting device, information such as a planned path from the current location of the first transport device to the location of the object sorting device.
  • information about the object sorting device information such as a planned path from the current location of the first transport device to the location of the object sorting device.
  • Step 518 The object collection device sends a usage feature to the server.
  • Step 520 The server sends a second notification to the second transportation device according to the usage feature.
  • Step 522 The second transport device moves the object collection device to the first destination according to the second notification.
  • the second notification includes information such as first destination information, a planned path from a current location of the second transportation device to the first destination, and the like.
  • Step 524 After the object collection device is idle, send idle state information to the server.
  • Step 526 After receiving the idle state information, the server sends a third notification by using the second transport device according to the preset scheduling policy.
  • the third notification includes information such as second destination information, a planned path from the current location of the second transportation device to the second destination, a planned path from the current location of the second transportation device to the location of the object collection device in the idle state.
  • Step 528 the second transport device moves the object collection device to a second destination.
  • the embodiment of the present application has low requirements on the shape and space of the site, is easy to maintain, has low construction difficulty, short cycle, low cost, strong flexibility and expandability, can reduce object collection and connection cost, has high automation degree and is easy to maintain.
  • FIG. 6A a structural diagram of a device control apparatus (for example, the server 600) of the present application is shown. Specifically, the following modules may be included:
  • the first movement control module 620 is configured to control the corresponding transportation device 670 to transport the object collection device to the corresponding object according to the usage characteristics of the object collection device after the object collection device 650 acquires the logistics object from the object sorting device 640. Destination.
  • the use feature of the object collection device comprises at least one of a remaining capacity of the object collection device, a logistics object reception waiting time of the object collection device, and a cumulative weight of the logistics object in the object collection device.
  • the first mobility control module includes:
  • a capacity control submodule configured to notify the second transport device to move the object collection device to the first destination if the remaining capacity of the object collection device is less than a preset capacity threshold
  • a time control submodule configured to notify the second transport device to move the object collection device to the first destination if the logistics object receiving waiting time of the object collecting device is greater than or equal to a preset time threshold
  • a weight control submodule configured to notify the second transportation device to move the object collection device to the first destination if the cumulative weight of the logistics object in the object collection device is greater than or equal to a preset weight threshold.
  • the second transportation device is separated from the object collection device, and the first mobility control module comprises:
  • a dispatching submodule configured to notify a second transport device in an idle state to connect the object collection device according to the use feature to move the object collection device to the first destination.
  • the method further includes:
  • the second transport device is bound to the object collection device.
  • the method further includes:
  • the first scheduling module 630 is configured to transport the object collection device to the second destination by scheduling the second transportation device 670 when the object collection device is idle.
  • the first scheduling module includes:
  • a second destination determining submodule configured to determine the object collecting device according to a size of a logistics object flow from each origin to each destination and a capacity of the object collecting device when the object collecting device is idle Second destination;
  • a second control submodule for controlling the transport device to move the object collection device to a second destination.
  • the first mobility control module includes:
  • a feature receiving sub-module configured to receive a use feature sent by the object collecting device; the use feature is acquired by a feature detecting sub-device in the object collecting device, wherein the feature detecting sub-device is an infrared detecting head, At least one of a gravity sensor and a scan timer;
  • a first control submodule configured to control, according to the use feature, the corresponding transport device to transport the object collection device to a corresponding destination.
  • the method further includes:
  • a second movement control device 610 configured to control, after the object sorting device receives the logistics object, the first transport device 660 to move the object sorting device 640 according to the logistic object feature information, so that the object is sorted Device 640 transfers the logistics object to the object collection device.
  • the second mobility control device comprises:
  • a feature information receiving submodule configured to receive the logistics object feature information acquired and sent by the information acquiring device
  • An object collection device determining submodule configured to determine a corresponding object collection device according to the logistics object feature information
  • a third control submodule configured to notify the first transportation device to move the location of the object sorting device to the object collection device, and notify the object sorting device to transfer the logistics object to the object collection device.
  • the third control submodule comprises:
  • a first information acquiring unit configured to acquire fourth location information and a third destination of the first transportation device, and acquire fifth location information, a fourth destination, and a planned path of the second transportation device, and the rest The sixth location information of the object collection device;
  • a first planning path unit configured to determine, according to the fourth location information, the third destination, the fifth location information, the fourth destination, the planned path, and the sixth location information, the first transportation device to the The planned route of the third destination;
  • a first moving unit configured to notify the first transportation device to move the object sorting device to a position of the corresponding object collecting device according to the planned path.
  • the method further includes:
  • a second scheduling module configured to notify a first transport device in an idle state to connect the object sorting device to move the object sorting device.
  • the first transport device is bound to the object sorting device.
  • the object collection device determining submodule comprises:
  • a second information acquiring unit configured to acquire first location information of the logistics object, second location information and usage characteristics of each object collection device, and acquire third location information and mobile state information of each second transportation device;
  • the object collection device determining unit is configured to determine a corresponding object collection device according to the first location information, the second location information, the usage feature, the third location information, and the mobility state information.
  • the logistics object feature information is moved by the information acquiring device 680 at the object sorting device from the first transport device to the information acquiring device. Then, it is obtained from the logistics object in the object sorting device.
  • the information acquiring device includes a camera and a scanning gun, and the logistics object feature information is obtained by scanning the graphic code on the logistics object by the camera or the scanner;
  • the information acquisition device includes a radio frequency identifier
  • the logistics object feature information is obtained by the radio frequency identifier scanning a radio frequency tag on the logistics object.
  • the method further includes:
  • the prompting module is configured to send the processing prompt information to the preset terminal device after the second transportation device reaches the corresponding destination.
  • the object sorting device, the transport device, and the object collecting device are in the same level.
  • the corresponding transportation device is controlled to transport the object collection device to the corresponding destination, and the logistics package is realized.
  • manual processing is not carried out manually by sliding to the mouth, but the object collection device is automatically moved (transported to the destination), the degree of manual participation is low, the degree of automation is high, and the labor cost is reduced;
  • Working near the chute of the steel frame platform the worker is prevented from working in such a harsh working environment; furthermore, the flexibility of the system is greatly improved by automatically moving the object collecting device.
  • the solution for setting the object sorting device, the transport device, and the object collecting device in the same level may be specifically classified into the following advantages:
  • the first transportation device, the object sorting device, the object collecting device, and the second transporting device of the embodiment of the present application can run at the same level, and do not depend on the sorting platform and the slideway of the steel structure, there is no requirement for the shape of the site. It can be adapted to any shape of the site; there is no requirement for clearance of the site, normal buildings can meet the needs, and can be applied to almost all sorting sites.
  • the site since it is not restricted to the site, when it is necessary to modify or relocate, it is easy to modify and relocate because there is no steel structure platform and slide.
  • the application only needs to carry the first transportation equipment, the object sorting equipment, the object collecting equipment, the second transport equipment and the like, and the new site installation period is short, the site can be flexibly expanded, and is not affected by the site difference, thereby greatly reducing The cost of site migration is flexible and scalable.
  • the second transport device participating in the collection process can freely move in the field, and since the object collection device is idle, It can automatically control its movement to the second destination that needs the object collection device, thereby greatly improving system efficiency, saving manpower, reducing object collection and connection costs, and improving automation;
  • the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a server according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • the server 700 can be used to implement the device control method provided in the above embodiments.
  • the server 700 can vary considerably depending on configuration or performance, and can include one or more central processing units (CPUs) 722 (eg, one or more processors) and memory 732, one or one
  • the storage medium 730 (for example, one or one of the Shanghai quantity storage devices) storing the application 742 or the data 744 above.
  • the memory 732 and the storage medium 730 may be temporarily stored or persistently stored.
  • the program stored on storage medium 730 may include one or more modules (not shown), each of which may include a series of instruction operations in the server.
  • central processor 722 can be configured to communicate with storage medium 730, executing a series of instruction operations in storage medium 730 on server 700.
  • Server 700 may also include one or more power sources 726, one or more wired or wireless network interfaces 750, one or more input and output interfaces 758, one or more keyboards 756, and/or one or more operating systems 741 For example, Windows ServerTM, Mac OS XTM, UnixTM, LinuxTM, FreeBSDTM, etc.
  • the central processor 722 can execute instructions on the server 700 for the following operations:
  • the corresponding transport device is controlled to transport the object collecting device to the corresponding destination.
  • the central processing unit 722 can execute the aforementioned instructions executed on the server side on the server 700.
  • Embodiments of the present application provide an apparatus, on which one or more machine readable mediums having instructions for causing the apparatus to perform a device control method when the instructions are executed by the one or more processors .
  • Embodiments of the present application also provide one or more machine readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, perform a device control method.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a sorting system according to an embodiment of the present application, which may specifically include:
  • a server 810 at least one object sorting device 812 for receiving a logistics object, an object collecting device 814 for acquiring the logistics object from the object sorting device, for transporting the object sorting device and/or a transport device 816 of the object collection device, an information acquisition device 818 for acquiring logistics object feature information;
  • the server 810 is connected to the information acquiring device 818, the object sorting device 812, the object collecting device 814, and the transport device 816 by wire or wireless connection.
  • the object sorting device, the object collecting device, the transporting device, and the information acquiring device of the sorting system are as shown in FIG. 1A.
  • the site where the sorting system is located is divided into an area of the ground path area U13, the loading area U12, and the sewing bag area U17.
  • Each transport device 816, object sorting device 812, and object collection device 814 operate in the work area path area.
  • the information collecting device 818 is disposed in the workstation U14.
  • the server 810 can be deployed in a computer room or the like.
  • the server 810 can be connected to the information acquiring device 818, the object sorting device 812, the object collecting device 814, and the transport device 816 by wire.
  • a wireless routing device may be disposed, and the server 810 may be connected to the wireless routing device by wire or wirelessly, and the information acquiring device 818, the object sorting device 812, the object collecting device 814, and the transport device 816 may be connected to the wireless router.
  • the device is wirelessly connected so that the server can wirelessly connect with the information acquisition device 818, the object sorting device 812, the object collection device 814, and the transport device 816 through the wireless routing device, respectively.
  • the object sorting device 812 receives the logistics object at the workstation of FIG. 1A; after receiving the logistics object, the object sorting device 812 can move the object sorting device 812 using the transport device 816 to cause the object sorting device 812 to transfer the logistics object.
  • the object collection device 814 After the object collection device 814 has collected the logistics object, the object collection device 814 can be moved to the destination using the transportation device 816, such as the sewing bag area in FIG. 1A.
  • the first transport device is configured to move the object sorting device to a corresponding object collection device; the second transport device is configured to move the object collection device to a corresponding destination.
  • the transportation device 816 can be divided into two types, one is a first transportation device, and is used to move the object sorting device 812 carrying the logistics object to the corresponding object collecting device 814. The other is for the second transport device to move the object collection device 814 that collected the logistics object to the corresponding destination.
  • This destination is, for example, the aforementioned pocket area.
  • the first transport device is bound to the object sorting device
  • the first transport device may be bound to the object sorting device 812.
  • the binding mode includes but is not limited to: screw binding, welding binding.
  • M10 is the object sorting device
  • M11 is the first transport device
  • the object sorting device M10 is placed on the first transport device M11, and the M10 and the first transport device can be screw-bonded, etc. with the first transport.
  • the device M11 is bound, and then the first transport device can move the object sorting device M10.
  • the first transport device is separated from the object sorting device in an initial state, the first transport device is provided with a first docking structure, and the object sorting device is provided with the first docking structure The mating second docking structure, the first transport device docks the first docking structure with the second docking structure when moving the object sorting device.
  • the object sorting device 812 is separated from the transport device 816 in the embodiment of the present application.
  • the object sorting device 812 needs to be provided with a second docking structure, such as 8121 in FIG. 9, for example.
  • Hanging buckle A first docking structure, such as the hook of 8161 in Figure 10, needs to be provided on the transport device 816.
  • the first docking structure cooperates with the second docking structure.
  • the transport device can move the object sorting device.
  • the first docking structure 8161 in FIG. 10 is hooked into FIG.
  • the second docking structure 8121 is hooked into FIG.
  • the second transport device is bound to the object collection device
  • the second transport device may be bound to the object collection device 814.
  • the binding mode includes but is not limited to: screw binding, welding binding.
  • M12 is the object collection device and M14 is the second transport device.
  • the object collection device is disposed above the second transport device M14, and the second transport device M14 is coupled to the object collection device M12, such as by screws.
  • the second transport device is separated from the object collection device in an initial state, the second transport device is provided with a third docking structure, and the object collection device is provided with the third docking structure.
  • the fourth docking structure, the second transport device docks the third docking structure with the fourth docking structure when moving the object collecting device.
  • the second transport device is separated from the object collection device in an initial state, and when the second mobile device needs to move the object collection device, the third docking structure and the fourth docking structure are Docking moves.
  • the third docking structure and the fourth docking structure may be in various forms, such as the docking structure of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.
  • the object sorting device 812 includes: a first carrying device 8121, a first control module 8122 and a first wireless communication module 8123 disposed in the first carrying device; the first wireless The communication module 8123 is connected to the server 810 through the wireless routing device 820; the first control module 8222 is connected to the first wireless communication module 8123, and the first carrier device 8121 is configured to carry the acquired logistics object;
  • the object collection device 814 includes: a second carrier device 8141, a second control module 8142 and a second wireless communication module 8143 disposed in the second carrier device 8141; the second control module 8142 and the second device
  • the wireless communication module 8143 is connected, the second wireless communication module 8143 is connected to the server 810 through the wireless routing device 820; the second carrier device 8141 is configured to carry the logistics object transferred by the first carrier device 8121;
  • the first transport device M11 includes: a first mobile device M111, a third control module M112 and a third wireless communication module M113 disposed in the first mobile device M111; the third control module M112 and the first The third wireless communication module M113 is connected, the third wireless communication module M113 is connected to the server 810 through the wireless routing device 820; the first mobile device M111 is used to move the object sorting device 812;
  • the second transport device M14 includes: a second mobile device M141, a fourth control module M142 and a fourth wireless communication module M143 disposed in the second mobile device M141; the fourth control module M142 and the first The fourth wireless communication module M143 is connected, and the fourth wireless communication module M143 is connected to the server 810 via the wireless routing device 820; the second mobile device M141 is configured to move the object collection device 812.
  • the server 810 includes a sixth communication module 8101, a processor 8102, and a memory 8103.
  • the sixth communication module 8101 is configured to be connected to the wireless routing device 820; the processor 8102 is connected to the memory 8103 and the sixth communication module 8101, respectively.
  • the information acquiring device 818 includes a feature detecting sub-device 8181 for acquiring a use feature of the object collecting device, and a fifth wireless communication module 8182; the feature detecting sub-device 8181 is connected to the fifth wireless communication module 8182, The fifth wireless communication module 8182 is connected to the server 810 via the wireless routing device 820.
  • the second transport device M14 and the object collection device M12 are in a separated state.
  • the second transport device M14 includes a lifting device M141; the object collecting device 814 is provided with a collecting box 8141 and a supporting column 8142 distributed around the bottom of the collecting box 8141; the height of the supporting column 8142 is at least higher than the second transport device
  • the height of the lifting device of the M14 is not raised, the width between the at least two support columns 8142 in the support column is greater than the width of the second transport device M14; the second transport device is not raised in the lifting device M141
  • the lifting device M141 is raised to move the object collection device off the ground.
  • the second transport device is not raised as in the style of FIG. 1D, and when raised, the pattern is as shown in FIG.
  • the top of the object sorting device is provided with a pouring device, and the height of the pouring device is higher than the logistics object inlet of the object collecting device.
  • the top of the object sorting apparatus M10 is provided with a pouring device M101 which is not lifted as shown in Fig. 1B, and when lifted as shown in Fig. 15, the height of the pouring device M101 is higher than that of the The logistics object entry of the object collection device.
  • the process of dumping the logistics object is shown in Figure 1E.
  • the object sorting device M10 is provided with a conveyor belt, the plane of the conveyor belt being at least higher than the logistics object entrance of the object collecting device.
  • the object sorting device is provided with an ejection device for ejecting the logistics object into the object collection device.
  • the object collecting device further includes: a feature detecting sub-device 8181 for acquiring a use feature of the object collecting device; the using feature includes: a remaining capacity of the object collecting device, and a logistics object receiving waiting of the object collecting device At least one of time, the cumulative weight of the logistics object in the object collection device; the feature detecting sub-device comprises at least one of an infrared detecting head, a gravity sensor, and a scanning timer.
  • an object collection device 1600 of an embodiment of the present application includes:
  • the first carrying device is disposed in the object sorting device.
  • the object collection device is bound to the second transportation device; wherein the binding manner includes but is not limited to: screw binding, welding binding;
  • the object collection device is separated from the second transportation device, the object collection device is provided with a fourth docking structure that cooperates with the third docking structure, and the third docking structure is disposed in the second On the transport device, the fourth docking structure interfaces with the third docking structure when the object collection device is moved.
  • the second transport device comprises a lifting device; the object collecting device is provided with a collecting box and a supporting column distributed around the bottom of the collecting box; the height of the supporting column is at least higher than when the second transport device is not raised a height, wherein a width between the at least two support columns is greater than a width of the second transport device; and the second transport device enters the object collection device when the second transport device is not raised Raising the lifting device causes the object collecting device to leave the ground.
  • the object collection device further includes: a feature detection sub-device for acquiring a usage feature of the object collection device; the usage feature includes: a remaining capacity of the object collection device, and a logistics object reception waiting time of the object collection device At least one of the cumulative weights of the logistics objects in the object collection device; the feature detecting sub-device includes at least one of an infrared detecting head, a gravity sensor, and a scanning timer.
  • the object collection device of FIG. 16 can refer to the description of the foregoing example and will not be described in detail herein.
  • the first transportation device, the object sorting device, the object collecting device, and the second transporting device of the embodiment of the present application can run at the same level, and do not depend on the sorting platform and the slideway of the steel structure, there is no requirement for the shape of the site. It can be adapted to any shape of the site; there is no requirement for clearance of the site, normal buildings can meet the needs, and can be applied to almost all sorting sites.
  • the site since it is not restricted to the site, when it is necessary to modify or relocate, it is easy to modify and relocate because there is no steel structure platform and slide.
  • the application only needs to carry the first transportation equipment, the object sorting equipment, the object collecting equipment, the second transport equipment and the like, and the new site installation period is short, the site can be flexibly expanded, and is not affected by the site difference, thereby greatly reducing The cost of site migration is flexible and scalable.
  • the second transport device participating in the collection process can freely move in the field, and since the object collection device is idle, It can automatically control its movement to the second destination that needs the object collection device, thereby greatly improving system efficiency, saving manpower, reducing object collection and connection costs, and improving automation;
  • embodiments of the embodiments of the present application can be provided as a method, apparatus, or computer program product. Therefore, the embodiments of the present application may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware. Moreover, embodiments of the present application can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) including computer usable program code.
  • computer-usable storage media including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.
  • Embodiments of the present application are described with reference to flowcharts and/or block diagrams of methods, terminal devices (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the present application. It will be understood that each flow and/or block of the flowchart illustrations and/or FIG.
  • These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processor or other programmable data processing terminal device to produce a machine such that instructions are executed by a processor of a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device
  • Means are provided for implementing the functions specified in one or more of the flow or in one or more blocks of the flow chart.
  • the computer program instructions can also be stored in a computer readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer readable memory produce an article of manufacture comprising the instruction device.
  • the instruction device implements the functions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart or in a flow or block of the flowchart.

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一种设备控制方法及装置,涉及物流信息技术领域。所述方法包括:在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地(210)。上述方法在实现物流包裹的接驳过程中,不用人工在滑到口进行人工处理,而是自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理(运输至目的地),人工参与程度低,自动化程度高;并且工人不用在钢架平台的滑道口附近工作,避免了工人在该种恶劣的工作环境下工作;再者,由于自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理,大大提高了系统的灵活性。

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一种设备控制方法及装置
本申请要求2017年12月26日递交的申请号为201711436586.6、发明名称为“一种设备控制方法及装置”的中国专利申请的优先权,其全部内容通过引用结合在本申请中。
技术领域
本申请涉及物流信息技术领域,特别是涉及一种设备控制方法及装置。
背景技术
随着电子商务的发展,越来越多用户在网上购买商品,而由于用户购买的商品增多,快递量也越来越大,物流行业的压力也越来越大。在物流行业中,分拣是核心环节之一,基于上述快递量的剧烈增长,人工分拣快递的方式也越来越满足不了需求,因而产生了自动化分拣方案。
在先技术中,使用的自动化分拣方案往往都需要依赖固定的分拣设备进行,比如传送带、分拣平台等。其方案都需要为场地定制钢结构分拣平台,然后在钢结构分拣平台上设置自动化分拣设备。比如传统的利用AGV(自动导引车)等运输设备进行自动化分拣的方案,其通常是让AGV在钢结构分拣平台上运动。在该平台上方一侧有工作站,平台平面上设置有很多分拣格口,格口下方连接着滑道,滑道下方为对象收集设备。AGV从工作站接收物流对象;然后AGV移动至扫码点,由扫码装置扫码获取物流对象特征信息;再经由控制系统确定其对应的格口并控制该AGV移动至对应的格口,然后AGV将对象倾倒,通过滑道掉落到收集设备中。之后再用人力对打包,再将打包后的集包袋接驳运输至分拣出口。
发明人在应用上述方案的过程中,发现在先技术存在如下缺点:
由于其使用人工打包和运输,其人力成本高、不灵活。
发明内容
鉴于上述问题,本申请实施例提供一种设备控制方法,通过在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地,解决在先技术中人力成本高、不灵活的问题。
相应的,本申请实施例还提供了一种设备控制装置,用以保证上述方法的实现及应用。
为了解决上述问题,本申请实施例公开了一种设备控制方法,包括:
在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
相应的,本申请实施例还公开了一种设备控制装置,包括:
第一移动控制模块,用于在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
相应的,本申请实施例还公开了一种装置,包括:
一个或多个处理器;和
其上存储有指令的一个或多个机器可读介质,当由所述一个或多个处理器执行所述指令时,使得所述装置执行一种设备控制方法。
相应的,本申请实施例还公开了一个或多个机器可读介质,其上存储有指令,当由一个或多个处理器执行所述指令时,执行一种设备控制方法。
本申请实施例包括以下优点:
本申请实施例在对象收集设备接收对象分拣设备获取的物流对象后,根据对象收集设备的使用特征,利用一个对应的运输设备将该对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地,减少了分拣过程中的人工参与程度,提高了自动化过程,降低人力成本、提高灵活性。
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图1A是本申请一实施例提供的一种物流系统平面示意图;
图1B是本申请一实施例提供的一种对象分拣装置示意图;
图1C是本申请一实施例提供的一种对象收集装置示意图;
图1D是本申请一实施例提供的一种运输设备示意图;
图1E是本申请一实施例提供的一种物流对象转移过程示意图;
图1F是本申请一实施例提供的一种设备控制方法示意图;
图1G是本申请一实施例提供的设备架构示意图;
图2是本申请一实施例提供服务器侧的一种设备控制方法的步骤流程图;
图3A是本申请一实施例提供服务器侧的另一种设备控制方法的具体步骤流程图;
图3B是本申请一实施例提供服务器侧的另一种设备控制方法的具体步骤流程图;
图4是本申请一实施例提供系统级的一种设备控制方法的步骤流程图;
图5是本申请一实施例提供系统级的另一种设备控制方法的具体步骤流程图;
图6A是本申请一实施例提供的一种设备控制装置实施例的结构图;
图6B是本申请一实施例提供的一种设备控制装置相同实施例的具体结构图;
图7是本申请另一实施例提供的一种装置的硬件结构示意图;
图8是本申请一实施例提供的一种分拣系统的结构示意图;
图9是本申请一实施例提供的对象分拣设备结构示意图;
图10是本申请一实施例提供的运输设备结构示意图;
图11是本申请一实施例提供的对象收集设备结构示意图;
图12是本申请另一实施例提供的分拣系统结构示意图;
图13是本申请另一实施例提供的对象收集设备结构示意图;
图14是本申请一实施例提供的运输设备结构示意图;
图15是本申请另一实施例提供的对象分拣设备结构示意图;
图16是本申请另一实施例提供的对象收集设备结构示意图。
具体实施方式
为使本申请的上述目的、特征和优点能够更加明显易懂,下面结合附图和具体实施方式对本申请作进一步详细的说明。
首先,介绍一下本申请实施例用到的术语:
上料区:指将卡车上的待分拣的物流对象暂存到工作站附近的区域;
工作站:指工人进行放包操作的区域,可以由工人将物流对象放在AGV上。需要说明的是此处需要配备信息获取设备来自动识别物流对象的物流对象特征信息,以进行后续任务的计算。
路径区:指分拣AGV、接驳AGV行走时可能会占用的区域,一般是一块平地;
落袋区:指放置对象收集设备的区域、对象收集设备用于收集分拣AGV转移的物流对象;
缝袋区:指工人为对象收集设备进行缝包操作的区域。
其中物流对象可以理解为物流包裹等对象。
本申请在实施例中,物流系统包括:服务器、多个第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、第二运输设备、对象收集设备、信息获取设备。结合图1A、图1B、图1C、图1D、图 1E、图1F、图1G,对本申请实施例进行系统介绍。
参照图1A,其为本申请实施例一种物流系统平面示意图。在图中分拣的场地为不规则的场地,本申请实施例根据场地的形状对功能区域进行划分。如图1A,将场地整体切分为工作场地路径区U13、上料区U12、缝袋区U17。基于上料区设置了工作站U14,工作站处设置了信息获取设备(图中未示出)。
多个第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、第二运输设备、对象收集设备在工作场地路径区中工作。
其中如图1A中U15,其为第一运输设备和对象分拣设备合为一体的情况,U15可以理解为分拣AGV,该分拣AGV集合了第一运输设备、对象分拣设备两者的功能。如图1B,其为本申请实施例的一种分拣AGV的示意图,其中M10为对象分拣设备,M11为第一运输设备,对象分拣设备M10放置于第一运输设备M11之上,那么该第一运输设备即可移动对象分拣设备。当然实际应用中第一运输设备和对象分拣设备可以分离,相应对象分拣设备结构也适应性的修改,本发明实施例不对其加以限制。
图1A中的U11为对象收集设备,用于收集分拣AGV转移的物流对象。如图1C中,M12为对象收集设备的一种示例。
图1A中U16为第二运输设备,可以理解为接驳AGV。如图1D,M14为本申请一种第二运输设备的示例。可以理解,接驳AGV可以与对象收集设备绑定,也可以分离。需要说明的是,第一运输设备与第二运输设备可以相同也可以不同。
那么图1A中的对象收集设备U11可以设置于工作场地路径区U13中,分拣AGVU15、接驳AGVU16在工作场地路径区U13中行走。当然分拣AGV和接驳AGV的运行路径也可以根据需求跨越工作场地路径区行走,比如在上料区U12和工作场地路径区U13中运行。
分拣AGVU15在工作站U14接收物流对象,工作站U14的信息获取设备获取该物流对象的物流对象特征信息给服务器,服务器后续计算该物流对象对应的对象收集设备的位置,也即对象收集设备的对应的落袋区,以及规划到达该对象收集设备U11的路径。然后通知该分拣AGV移动至对象收集设备U11。如图1E分拣AGV移动至对象收集设备U11后,对象分拣设备M10将该物流对象转移至对象收集设备M12。图1E中,对象分拣设备设置了倾倒式的方式转移对象,该种方式对象分拣设备的顶部比对象收集设备的入口高预设值,方便对象分拣设备升起顶板,把物流对象倾倒进对象收集设备M12中。
在实际应用中对象收集设备中还可以设置特征检测子装置,检测对象收集设备的使 用特征,比如对象收集设备的容量大小、有了对象之后的等待时间、对象收集设备中对象占用容量等。然后对象收集设备可以将使用特征发送给服务器,比如在容量满了,或者等待时间超过预设阈值。服务器会派遣一个第二运输设备M14到达该对象收集设备位置,来移动该对象收集设备。比如图1E中,第二运输设备M14进入对象收集设备M12之下,然后升起使对象收集设备离开地面,然后移动该对象收集设备至缝袋区U17,进行缝袋操作。
参照图1F,其示出了本申请实施例的一种设备控制方法交互示意图。
S1,对象分拣设备从工作站接收物流对象。
结合前述例子,分拣AGV上的对象分拣设备M10在工作站接收物流对象A。
S2,第一运输设备移动该对象分拣设备至信息获取设备位置。
承载该分拣AGV的第一运输设备开始移动,其移动到工作站中设置的信息获取设备下。
需要说明的是,本申请实施例的信息获取设备可以采用多种形式,比如摄像头,其可以扫描获取物流对象上的物流对象特征信息。
S3,信息获取设备获取物流对象的物流对象特征信息,并发送至服务器。
信息获取设备扫描到该物流对象的物流对象特征信息后,将该物流对象特征信息发送至服务器。当然,信息获取设备还可以将运输该物流对象的第一运输设备的标识给服务器,以便服务器将后续信息返回给该第一运输设备。
S4,服务器根据物流对象特征信息确定一对象收集设备,并返回至该第一运输设备。
服务器根据各对象收集设备的位置、使用特征,从可用的对象收集设备中选择一个对象收集设备,比如选择了对象收集设备B,然后返回相关信息给该第一运输设备。
另外,服务器还可以根据工作场地路径区中各设备的位置等信息,给第一运输设备规划从当前位置到该对象收集设备B的落袋区的路径,并返回给第一运输设备。
当然在实际应用中,由于服务器接收该物流对象特征信息时还接收了对应的第一运输设备的标识,则服务器可以根据该标识将上述信息返回给该第一运输设备。
当然在实际应用中,服务器中存储有第一运输设备的信息(第一运输设备实时向服务器上报自身信息),服务器可以将上述信息返回给第一运输设备。
S5,第一运输设备移动对象分拣设备至对象收集设备位置。
第一运输设备接收到上述信息后,就知道要移动到什么位置以及如何移动,那么则可以移动对象分拣设备至对象收集设备B的落袋区附近,方便其移动的对象分拣设备转 移物流对象。
当然实际应用中,第一运输设备还可以自动规避障碍物等,直到到达该对象收集设备B的落袋区附近。然后调整好方向,方便对象分拣设备转移物流对象。
S6,对象分拣设备将物流对象转移至对象收集设备。
第一运输设备在到达了对象收集设备B的落袋区附近后,服务器可以向对象分拣设备发送转移指令,以控制对象分拣设备将物流对象转移至对象收集设备B中。
在实际应用中,第一运输设备可以将自身的位置发送给服务器,服务器则根据该位置确定该第一运输设备是否到达对象收集设备B的落袋区。服务器如果判断到达则可以给该对象分拣设备发送转移指令,该对象分拣设备则转移物流对象至该对象收集设备B中。另外,第一运输设备还可以自主判断是否到达对象收集设备B的落袋区,如果到达,则可以向服务器发送到达信息。服务器收到该到达信息,则器可以向对象分拣设备发送转移指令,以控制对象分拣设备将物流对象转移至对象收集设备B中。具体过程本申请实施例不对其加以限制。
如图1E,对象分拣设备可以采用倾倒式的方式将物流对象转移至对象收集设备B中,其中对倾倒方式,其对象分拣设备具有一定的高度,其顶端的倾倒子装置翻起后高于该对象收集设备的入口,该倾倒子装置可以让物流对象滑落到对象收集设备中。
当然,还可以采用传动、弹射等方式。比如对传动方式,其对象分拣设备具有一定的高度,且其托盘平面与对象收集设备入口齐平,此时分拣设备可通过皮带传动等方式将物流对象传入对象收集设备中;对弹射方式,其对象分拣设备有弹射能力,其托盘平面可低于对象收集设备入口,此时分拣设备将物流对象弹起后以类似投篮的方式送入对象收集设备中。
对象分拣设备在将物流对象转移后,服务器可以控制其第一运输设备继续移动到工作站运输下一个物流对象。
当然,实际应用中,当存在多个工作站时,可以根据工作站物流对象的数量、工作站的分拣AGV的个数等参数,对该分拣AGV进行调度。比如工作站物流对象大于一定数量阈值,而该工作站对应的分拣AGV小于预设个数数值,则可以安排更多的空闲的分拣AGV至该工作站。
S7,对象收集设备向服务器发送使用特征。
对象收集设备可以通过设置于其中的特征检测子装置检测其中的使用特征,该使用特征包括:对象收集设备容量是否小于预设容量阈值,和/或有物流对象之后接收下一个 物流对象等待时间是否大于或等于预设时间阈值,和/或对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量是否大于或等于预设重量阈值,当然还可以包括其他的信息,比如物流对象的对象标识等。
在实际应用中对象收集设备可以在该容量小于预设容量阈值,或者等待时间大于或等于预设时间阈值,或者对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量大于或等于预设重量阈值时向服务器发送该使用特征。当然也可以在不满足上述条件时发送,本申请实施例不对其加以限定。
S8,服务器根据使用特征确定第一目的地,并通知第二运输设备。
如果该容量小于预设容量阈值,或者等待时间大于或等于预设时间阈值,或者对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量大于或等于预设重量阈值,则服务器可以确定该对象收集设备的第一目的地,比如前述图1A中缝袋区的哪一个分拣出口,然后通知该第二运输设备移动,其目的地是该分拣出口。
当然,实际应用中服务器可以保存该对象收集设备中该次收集的物流对象的物流对象特征信息,在收到对象收集设备发送的使用特征后,再结合这些使用特征去确定第一目的地。
S9,第二运输设备移动该对象收集设备至第一目的地。
第二运输设备接收到该通知后,则可以移动该对象收集设备B至该分拣出口,然后工作人员可以对其中的集包袋进行缝袋操作,然后转入下一个物流环节。
S10,对象收集设备向服务器发送空闲状态信息。
对象收集设备中的物流对象被拿出之后,其中的特征检测子装置则会检测到该对象收集设备处于空闲状态,则会向服务器发送空闲状态信息。
S11,服务器根据预设调度策略选择第二目的地,并通知第二运输设备。
服务器则会根据预设的调度策略选择第二目的地,并通知第二运输设备。
比如,服务器根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小以及所述对象收集设备的容量大小,确定所述对象收集设备的第二目的地。其中起始地比如各个工作站的上货口。具体而言,比如从某个上货口M1至某个分拣出口N1的物流对象流量大于流量阈值,说明其需求大,则可以安排容量更大的对象收集设备到上货口M1到分拣出口N1之间的落袋区K1,那么如果该对象收集设备大于容量阈值,则可以安排其到该落袋区K1。而从某个上货口M2至某个分拣出口N3的物流对象流量小于流量阈值,说明其需求小,则可以安排容量小的对象收集设备到上货口M2到分拣出口N3之间的落袋区K3, 那么如果该对象收集设备小于容量阈值,则可以安排其到该落袋区K3。
当然,在实际应用中,对于物流对象流量可以设置多个范围区间,不同范围区间的流量可以对应不同容量的对象收集设备,因而可以安排相应容量等级的对象收集设备到需求该对象收集设备的第二目的地。
需要说明的是,实际应用中,也可以只根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小,确定所述对象收集设备的第二目的地。该种情况不考虑对象收集设备的总容量大小,认为各个对象收集设备的总容量相同。
需要说明的是,第二目的地不是固定的,比如图1A中的落袋区,可以根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小以及所述对象收集设备的容量大小,动态的调整第二目的地,从而提高运输效率。
S12,第二运输设备移动该对象收集设备至第二目的地。
现有技术中分拣运输存在以下缺点,如:1、对场地形状和空间的要求较高,后续的扩展性差;2、拣平台和滑道基建难度大,成本高;3、分拣后的对象收集、接驳成本过高,自动化程度低。本申请实施例提供物流系统很好地克服了上述缺点:
第一方面,本申请实施例的物流系统不依赖于固定的分拣设备(例如钢结构分拣平台),所有的运输设备均在同一层场地运动,且所有的对象分拣设备和对象收集设备也处在同一层;并且,本申请实施例的将分拣落袋和缝袋进行了创新处理,从而能获得较高的自动化。由于取消了钢结构分拣平台和滑道,带来了以下好处:
1、对场地形状无要求,可适应于任意外形的场地;对场地净空也无要求,正常建筑都可满足需求。从而获得极强的扩展性以应对业务在未来的增长。
2、降低了系统的建造成本和安装周期。现有技术中基建占用了大部分的系统安装时间,也是系统成本的主要组成部分之一。采用本申请实施例能大大缩减系统的安装周期和基建成本。
3、可以灵活对布局进行动态调整从而提升系统效率。现有技术中分拣设备一旦建成,无法对其中收集设备的位置、大小、数量进行修改,然而采用本申请实施例能够随时根据对象流向的分布情况动态调整对象收集设备的位置、大小、数量,例如如果预计去向某地的对象数量大幅度增加,则可以通过增加去向该地的对象收集设备的数量、去向该地的对象收集设备的大小、调整去向该地的对象收集设备的位置离对象入口更近,从而提升系统效率。
4、大幅减少场地迁移的成本。在先技术中物流系统是为某一场地定制,一旦建成很 难迁移到另一个场地使用,增加了场地迁移的成本。然而采用本申请实施例只需要对运输设备、对象收集设备、对象分拣设备、信息获取设备等活动装置进行搬运,且新场地安装周期短,场地可灵活扩展,不受场地差异影响,从而大幅减少场地迁移的成本。
第二方面:本申请实施例大幅提升了接驳过程的自动化水平,而且实施简单、效率高、场地限制小。
1、在本申请实施中,除了集包过程做到全自动化之外,由于取消了滑道等固定装置,使得参与集包过程的运输设备能够在场地中自由行动,从而大幅度提升了系统效率。而在先技术中集包过程如果采用人力方案,则会导致工人工作环境差、劳动强度大,人力成本高;如果采用传送带和运输设备则受制于滑道高度对传送带和运输设备的影响,可移动场地有限,效率受到很大限制。
2、系统易于维修,空间要求小。在先技术中由于存在上下两层,对场地的高度有一定要求,一些已有的场地由于高度限制无法采用在先技术;而本申请实施例对场地的高度大大降低,可以应用于几乎所有的分拣场地中。此外传统方案中当自动化集包系统出现故障时,由于分拣设备高度的限制和滑道占用了其中的大量空间,使得工人非常难以进入其中对其进行修理,而在本申请实施例中,由于所有系统都在同一层上运行,使得工人的工作环境更理想,系统维护更容易。
3、在在先技术的基础上,即使考虑在接驳过程中引入AGV,由于滑道会占据AGV可以行进的路径,导致可供接驳AGV移动的场地非常有限,一方面软件调度优化空间较小,限制了单个接驳AGV装置的效率,另一方面若在该种情况下,仍要保证一定的接驳效率,则需要较多的接驳AGV完成接驳工作,导致整个系统成本剧增。
参照图2,从服务器侧示出了本申请的一种设备控制方法实施例的步骤流程图,具体可以包括如下步骤:
步骤210,在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
本申请实施例中在物流系统设置了对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、运输设备。其中运输设备可以用于移动对象分拣设备。当然,还可以包括控制各个设备运行的服务器。
本申请实施例中,物流系统可以采用传统的钢架和滑道结构,对象分拣设备在钢架平台上运行,然后将物流对象倒入滑道,则对象收集设备可以获取物流对象。
当然,本申请实施例还可以将对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、运输设备设置在同一 层级,比如同一楼层。对象分拣设备可以被其对应的运输设备运输至对象收集设备,服务器控制对象分拣设备将物流对象转移到对象收集设备处。
需要说明的是,物流对象可以为物流包裹等对象。
其中,在本申请实施例中,对象分拣设备可以集合分拣和移动功能。当然对象分拣设备可以只执行对象分拣功能,然后设置一个运输设备移动该对象分拣设备,本申请实施例对其不加以限制;需要说明的是,该种情况下对象收集设备对应的运输设备,可以与对象分拣设备对应的运输设备相同,也可以不同,本申请实施例不对其加以限制。
对象收集设备在获取到物流对象之后,可以将该对象收集设备的使用特征实时或定时上传至服务器,服务器则可以根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
其中,对象收集设备的目的地比如前述的缝袋区的分拣出口。
需要说明的是,所述对象收集设备的使用特征包括:对象收集设备的剩余容量、对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间、对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量其中至少一个。当然,所述对象收集设备的使用特征还可以包括其他类型的信息,本申请实施例不对其加以限制。
本申请实施例中,由于对象收集设备在获取到物流对象之后,是根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地,在实现物流包裹的接驳过程中,不用人工在滑到口进行人工处理,而是自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理(运输至目的地),人工参与程度低,自动化程度高,降低人力成本;并且工人不用在钢架平台的滑道口附近工作,避免了工人在该种恶劣的工作环境下工作;再者,由于自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理,大大提高了系统的灵活性。
参照图3A,从服务器侧示出了本申请的一种设备控制方法实施例的步骤流程图,具体可以包括如下步骤:
步骤310,在对象分拣设备接收到物流对象后,根据所述物流对象特征信息,控制对应的运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备,以使所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
如图1A-图1E的描述,在对象分拣设备接收到物流对象后,那么服务器可以根据该物流对象的物流对象特征信息,通过第一运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备,以使所述对 象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
优选的,步骤310包括:子步骤311-313
子步骤311,接收由信息获取设备获取并发送的所述物流对象特征信息;
在本申请实施例中,该物流对象的特征信息可以由于额外设置的信息获取设备获取,然后由信息获取设备将获取到的特征信息发送给服务器。
优选的,所述物流对象特征信息由所述信息获取设备在所述对象分拣设备由所述对应的运输设备移动至所述信息获取设备位置处后,从所述对象分拣设备中的物流对象中获取。
可以理解,对象分拣设备对应的运输设备可以为第一运输设备。
优选的,所述信息获取设备包括摄像头、扫描枪,所述物流对象特征信息由所述摄像头或所述扫描枪扫描所述物流对象上的图形编码获得;
其中图像编码可以为二维码,或者条形码,本申请实施例不对其加以限制。该图像编码基于物流对象的物流对象特征信息生成。
或者,所述信息获取设备包括射频识别器,所述物流对象特征信息由所述射频识别器扫描所述物流对象上的射频标签获得。
需要说明的是,在该种方式中该射频标签中记录有物流对象的物流对象特征信息,那么射频识别器可以扫描射频标签从而获得该物流对象特征信息。在实际应用中还可以采用其他场景通信的方式,本申请实施例不对其加以限制。
子步骤312,根据所述物流对象特征信息,确定对应的对象收集设备;
服务器收到该物流对象特征信息之后,可以根据该物流对象特征信息分配一个对象收集设备。
在实际应用中,该物流对象特征信息可以包括对象ID、收件地址等信息。
优选的,子步骤312包括:子步骤A21-A22
子步骤A21,获取所述物流对象的第一位置信息,各对象收集设备的第二位置信息和使用特征,以及获取各第二运输设备的第三位置信息和移动状态信息;
在实际应用中,由于工作区域中存在多个第一运输设备、多个第二运输设备、多个对象收集设备。其中第一运输设备用于移动对象分拣设备,第二运输设备用于移动对象收集设备。该多个第一运输设备、多个第二运输设备、多个对象收集设备都可以与服务器进行交互,如图1G。服务器可以接收收到物流对象的对象分拣设备上传的位置信息, 从而获得其中的物流对象的第一位置信息。各对象收集设备可以将其当前的第二位置信息和使用特征发送给服务器,各个第二运输设备可以将其当前的第三位置信息和移动状态信息上传给服务器。服务器则可以接收上述信息。
子步骤A22,根据所述第一位置信息、第二位置信息、使用特征、第三位置信息和移动状态信息,确定对应的对象收集设备。
其中移动状态信息包括是否携带了对象收集设备,如果携带了,是否携带了空闲的对象收集设备等。比如,物流对象1的地址是L1,而L1是发送给分拣出口M1的,此时有3个对象收集设备P1、P2、P3,其中P1中已经有到达M1的对象,且容量差1个对象,P2也有到达M1的对象,但是容量还很多,P3是空闲的。而分别离P1、P2、P3最近的没携带对象收集设备的第二运输设备为T1、T2、T3。其中L1离P1最近。那么可以确定物流对象1的对象收集设备为P1,其距离最近,且可以快速进行后续运送。
当然,实际应用中,可以训练一个对象收集设备确定模型,将上述信息作为输入参数输入所述模型,从而确定对象收集设备。
当然,优选的,所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备绑定连接,第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备绑定连接
如果第一运输设备和第二运输设备,分别与对象分拣设备和对象收集设备绑定,则只需要获取第一运输设备、第二运输设备的相关信息即可。其确定对象收集设备的过程类似。
子步骤313,通知第一运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备至所述对象收集设备的位置,并在第一运输设备到达对象收集设备的位置后,通知所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
服务器在确定物流对象1对应的对象收集设备后,可以通知物流对象1所在的对象分拣设备所连接的第一运输设备,向所述对象收集设备移动,在移动到对象收集设备附近后,则可以控制对象收集设备将物流对象转移至该对象收集设备。
优选的,子步骤313包括:子步骤A31-A33
子步骤A31,获取所述第一运输设备的第四位置信息和第三目的地,以及获取第二运输设备的第五位置信息、第四目的地和已规划路径,以及其余的对象收集设备的第六位置信息;
本申请实施例中为了规划最佳路径,服务器可以与各终端进行交互,获取上述第一运输设备的第四位置信息和第三目的地,以及获取其余的运输设备的第五位置信息、第四目的地和已规划路径,以及其余的对象收集设备的第六位置信息。
其中,第三目的地是对象收集设备所在位置,比如前述的落袋区。
子步骤A32,根据所述第四位置信息、第三目的地、第五位置信息、第四目的地、已规划路径、第六位置信息,确定所述第一运输设备到所述第三目的地的规划路径;
然后根据上述获取到的信息,确定一个该第一运输设备从当前的位置移动至该第三目的地的最优路径。
当然,实际应用中,也可以训练一个路径确定模型,然后将上述信息作为模型的输入,确定该规划路径。
需要说明的是上述模型的训练可以采用任意的机器训练模型,本申请实施例不对其加以限制。
子步骤A33,通知所述第一运输设备按照所述规划路径移动所述对象分拣设备至对应的对象收集设备的位置。
服务器在确定了规划路径后,可以将该规划路径发送给运输该对象分拣设备的第一运输设备,然后根据该规划路径移动对象分拣设备至对象收集设备位置处。方便对象分拣设备转移物流对象至所述对象收集设备。
优选的,若所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备分离,则还包括:
步骤314,通知一处于空闲状态的第一运输设备连接所述对象分拣设备,以移动所述对象分拣设备。
在本申请实施例中,第一运输设备和对象分拣设备可以采用分离的方式,对象分拣设备需要的时候再派遣一个处于空闲状态的第一运输设备过来与该对象分拣设备对接,然后移动该对象分拣设备。当然,如果没有空闲的第一运输设备,可以等待一个空闲的第一运输设备,然后派遣其与该对象分拣设备对接。
在实际应用中服务器可以接收由对象分拣设备发送的第一运输指令,然后根据所述第一运输指令,通知一处于空闲状态的第一运输设备连接所述对象分拣设备,以移动所述对象分拣设备。
步骤320,在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设 备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
该步骤与图2实施例中步骤210类似,在此不再详述。
可以理解,对象收集设备对应的目的地比如采用第一目的地描述,那么该第一目的地比如图1A中的缝袋区的分拣出口。
优选的,步骤320包括:
子步骤321,若所述对象收集设备的剩余容量小于预设容量阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
在实际应用中对象收集设备可以在该剩余容量小于预设容量阈值,向服务器发送该使用特征。服务器则可以在所述剩余容量小于第一容量阈值时,通知所述第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地,使对象收集设备及时被运走。
和/或,子步骤322,若所述对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间大于或等于预设时间阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
在实际应用中对象收集设备可以在接收到物流对象后,等待时间大于或等于预设时间阈值后,向服务器发送该使用特征。服务器则可以在该等待时间超过预设时间阈值时,通知所述第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地,以避免对象收集设备等待时间过长。
和/或,子步骤323,若所述对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量大于或等于预设重量阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
在实际应用中对象收集设备可以在接收到物流对象后,累计重量大于或等于预设重量阈值后,向服务器发送该使用特征。服务器则可以在该累计重量超过预设重量阈值时,通知所述第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地,使对象收集设备及时被运走。
当然对象收集设备也可以在不满足上述条件时发送,本申请实施例不对其加以限定。
优选的,步骤320包括:子步骤324-325
子步骤324,接收所述对象收集设备发送的使用特征;所述使用特征由所述对象收集设备中的特征检测子装置获取,其中,所述特征检测子装置为红外线探测头、重力传感器、扫描计时器其中至少一个;
子步骤325,根据所述使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
如前述实施例的描述,对象收集设备中的特征检测子装置会获取使用特征,然后会 向服务器发送该使用特征。那么服务器则可以根据所述对象收集设备中的使用特征,通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
其中,特征检测子装置可以包括红外线探测头、重力传感器、扫描计时器其中至少一个,去检测相应的使用特征。比如红外线探测头可以检测剩余容量,重力传感器可以检测累计重量,扫描计时器可以进行包裹扫描计时。当然,如果还有其他使用特征,也可以设置相应的特征检测子装置。
在本申请另一优选的实施例中,所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备分离,则步骤320包括:
子步骤326,根据所述使用特征,通知一处于空闲状态的第二运输设备连接所述对象收集设备,以移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
在本申请实施例中,所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备可以分离设置,在对象收集设备需求时,服务器再派遣一个处于空闲状态的第二运输设备与该对象收集设备对接,以移动该对象收集设备。可以更高效的利用运输设备的运输资源。
需要说明的是,服务器也会为对象收集设备从其当前位置到该第一目的地按照A31-A33类似的方式规划路径,然后通知该第二运输设备按照该规划路径移动至第一目的地。
优选的,如图3B,还包括:
步骤330,若所述对象收集设备的使用特征符合预设条件,则不再为所述对象收集设备分配物流对象。
所述使用特征符合预设条件比如对象收集设备的剩余容量小于预设容量阈值,对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间大于或等于预设时间阈值,对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量大于或等于预设重量阈值中的一个或多个,则可以在该对象收集设备中的物流对象未被转移前,不再为该对象收集设备分配后续的物流对象,使其正常被移动,避免出现错误。
优选的,如图3B,还包括:
步骤340,当所述第二运输设备到达对应的目的地后,向预设终端设备发送处理提示信息。
在本申请实施例中,第二运输设备可以上传是否到达第一目的地的到达信息,服务器可以接收该到达信息,当接收到该到达信息后,则可以向预设终端设备发送处理提示信息,从而提醒工作人员处理。比如提醒工作人员缝袋区有新的包裹,需要进行缝袋。
优选的,如图3B,还包括:
步骤350,当所述对象收集设备空闲时,通过调度对应的运输设备,将所述对象收集设备运输至第二目的地。
在本申请实施例中,为了使物流效率更高,自动化程度更高,则可以在对象收集设备空闲时,按调度策略将其移动至第二目的地,使对象收集设备进入循环工作状态,大大提高物流对象的接驳处理的效率。
需要说明的是,前述第二目的地可以与第一目的地相同,也可以不同。
优选的,步骤350,包括:子步骤351-352
子步骤351,当所述对象收集设备空闲时,根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小以及所述对象收集设备的容量大小,确定所述对象收集设备的第二目的地;
子步骤352,控制所述运输设备,将所述对象收集设备移动至第二目的地。
比如,服务器根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小以及所述对象收集设备的容量大小,确定所述对象收集设备的第二目的地。其中起始地比如各个工作站的上货口。具体而言,比如从某个上货口M1至某个分拣出口N1的物流对象流量大于流量阈值,说明其需求大,则可以安排容量更大的对象收集设备到上货口M1到分拣出口N1之间的落袋区K1,那么如果该对象收集设备大于容量阈值,则可以安排其到该落袋区K1。而从某个上货口M2至某个分拣出口N3的物流对象流量小于流量阈值,说明其需求小,则可以安排容量小的对象收集设备到上货口M2到分拣出口N3之间的落袋区K3,那么如果该对象收集设备小于容量阈值,则可以安排其到该落袋区K3。
当然,在实际应用中,对于物流对象流量可以设置多个范围区间,不同范围区间的流量可以对应不同容量的对象收集设备,因而可以安排相应容量等级的对象收集设备到需求该对象收集设备的第二目的地。
需要说明的是,实际应用中,也可以只根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小,确定所述对象收集设备的第二目的地。该种情况不考虑对象收集设备的总容量大小,认为各个对象收集设备的总容量相同。
需要说明的是,第二目的地不是固定的,比如图1A中的落袋区,可以根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小以及所述对象收集设备的容量大小,动态的调整第二目的地,从而提高运输效率。
优选的,所述对象分拣设备、所述运输设备、所述对象收集设备在同一层级中。
可以理解,所述对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第一运输设备、第二运输设备在同 一层级中。该种情况避免了钢架结构需要上下两层进行分拣的过程,使同一层的场地使用灵活。
当然,本申请实施例中,还可以设置钢架平台和滑道,将第一运输设备和对象分拣设备设置在钢架平台上移动,第一运输设备带动对象分拣设备将物流对象倒入相应滑道,对象收集设备所在的位置、以及前述的第二目的地也是滑道下方能够接收物流对象的位置。
本申请实施例中,由于对象收集设备在获取到物流对象之后,是根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地,在实现物流包裹的接驳过程中,不用人工在滑到口进行人工处理,而是自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理(运输至目的地),人工参与程度低,自动化程度高,降低人力成本;并且工人不用在钢架平台的滑道口附近工作,避免了工人在该种恶劣的工作环境下工作;再者,由于自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理,大大提高了系统的灵活性。
另外,对于将所述对象分拣设备、所述运输设备、所述对象收集设备在同一层级中设置的方案,具体可以分为以下几个优点:
1、对场地形状和空间要求低,易于维修:
由于本申请实施例第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备可以运行在同一层级,不依赖于钢结构的分拣平台和滑道的方式,对场地形状无要求,可适应于任意外形的场地;对场地净空也无要求,正常建筑都可满足需求,可以应用于几乎所有的分拣场地中。
2、建设难度小,周期短,成本低,灵活性、扩展性强
由于对场地要求低,无需安装钢架分拣平台、滑道等设备,考虑的因素少,随场地需求划分第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备的工作区域即可,本申请实施基建成本大大降低、安装周期也大大缩短。
并且,由于不受限于场地,当需要修改或者搬迁时,由于没有钢结构平台和滑道,修改和搬迁也很容易。本申请只需要对第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备等活动装置进行搬运,且新场地安装周期短,场地可灵活扩展,不受场地差异影响,从而大幅减少场地迁移的成本,灵活性、扩展性强。
3、降低对象收集、接驳成本,自动化程度高,维修容易:
本申请实施例除了集包过程做到全自动化之外,由于取消了滑道等固定装置,使得 参与集包过程的第二运输设备能够在场地中自由行动,并且由于在对象收集设备空闲时,可以自动控制其移动至需求该对象收集设备的第二目的地,从而大幅度提升了系统效率,节省人力,降低对象收集、接驳成本,提高了自动化程度;
并且,由于所有系统都在同一层上运行,使得工人的工作环境更理想,系统维护更容易。
参照图4,从系统层示出了本申请的一种设备控制方法实施例的步骤流程图,具体可以包括如下步骤:
步骤412,对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,向服务器发送使用特征至服务器;
步骤414,服务器根据所述使用特征,向第二运输设备发送第二通知;
步骤416,所述第二运输设备根据所述第二通知,移动所述对象收集设备至对应的目的地。
可以理解,第二运输设备根据所述第二通知,移动所述对象收集设备至对前述第一目的地。
本申请实施例的具体原理参照前述实施例的描述,在此不再详述。
本申请实施例中,由于对象收集设备在获取到物流对象之后,是根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地,在实现物流包裹的接驳过程中,不用人工在滑到口进行人工处理,而是自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理(运输至目的地),人工参与程度低,自动化程度高,降低人力成本;并且工人不用在钢架平台的滑道口附近工作,避免了工人在该种恶劣的工作环境下工作;再者,由于自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理,大大提高了系统的灵活性。
参照图5,从系统层示出了本申请的另一种设备控制方法实施例的步骤流程图,具体可以包括如下步骤:
步骤512,对象分拣设备接收物流对象后,信息获取设备获取所述物流对象的物流对象特征信息并发送至服务器;
步骤514,服务器根据所述物流对象特征信息向第一运输设备发送第一通知;
步骤516,第一运输设备根据所述第一通知,移动所述对象分拣设备,以使所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备;
其中,该第一通知可以包括对象分拣设备的相关信息,从第一运输设备当前位置到 对象分拣设备位置的规划路径等信息。当然对于如何确定对象分拣设备、如何获得规划路径,具体可以参照图3A-3B的实施例的描述。
步骤518,对象收集设备向服务器发送使用特征;
步骤520,服务器根据所述使用特征向第二运输设备发送第二通知;
步骤522,所述第二运输设备根据所述第二通知,移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
其中,第二通知包括第一目的地信息、从第二运输设备当前位置到第一目的地的规划路径等信息。
步骤524,对象收集设备在空闲后,向服务器发送空闲状态信息;
步骤526,服务器在收到所空闲状态信息后,根据预设调度策略通过所述第二运输设备发送第三通知;
其中,第三通知包括第二目的地信息、从第二运输设备当前位置到第二目的地的规划路径等信息、从第二运输设备当前位置到空闲状态的对象收集设备位置的规划路径。
步骤528,所述第二运输设备将所述对象收集设备移动至第二目的地。
本申请实施例可参照前述实施例类似描述的原理,在此不再详述。
本申请实施例对场地形状和空间要求低,易于维修,建设难度小,周期短,成本低,灵活性、扩展性强,能够降低对象收集、接驳成本,自动化程度高,维修容易。
需要说明的是,对于方法实施例,为了简单描述,故将其都表述为一系列的动作组合,但是本领域技术人员应该知悉,本申请实施例并不受所描述的动作顺序的限制,因为依据本申请实施例,某些步骤可以采用其他顺序或者同时进行。其次,本领域技术人员也应该知悉,说明书中所描述的实施例均属于优选实施例,所涉及的动作并不一定是本申请实施例所必须的。
参照图6A,示出了本申请的一种设备控制装置(例如:服务器600)的结构图,具体可以包括如下模块:
第一移动控制模块620,用于在对象收集设备650从对象分拣设备640获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备670将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
优选的,所述对象收集设备的使用特征包括:对象收集设备的剩余容量、对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间、对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量其中至少一个。
优选的,所述第一移动控制模块包括:
容量控制子模块,用于若所述对象收集设备的剩余容量小于预设容量阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
和/或,时间控制子模块,用于若所述对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间大于或等于预设时间阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
和/或,重量控制子模块,用于若所述对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量大于或等于预设重量阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
优选的,所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备分离,所述第一移动控制模块包括:
派遣子模块,用于根据所述使用特征,通知一处于空闲状态的第二运输设备连接所述对象收集设备,以移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
优选的,还包括:
停止分配模块,用于若所述对象收集设备的使用特征符合预设条件,则不再为所述对象收集设备分配物流对象。
优选的,所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备绑定连接。
优选的,参照图6B,在图6A的基础上,还包括:
第一调度模块630,用于当所述对象收集设备空闲时,通过调度第二运输设备670,将所述对象收集设备运输至第二目的地。
优选的,所述第一调度模块包括:
第二目的地确定子模块,用于当所述对象收集设备空闲时,根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小以及所述对象收集设备的容量大小,确定所述对象收集设备的第二目的地;
第二控制子模块,用于控制所述运输设备,将所述对象收集设备移动至第二目的地。
优选的,所述第一移动控制模块包括:
使用特征接收子模块,用于接收所述对象收集设备发送的使用特征;所述使用特征由所述对象收集设备中的特征检测子装置获取,其中,所述特征检测子装置为红外线探测头、重力传感器、扫描计时器其中至少一个;
第一控制子模块,用于根据所述使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
优选的,参照图6B,在图6A的基础上,还包括:
第二移动控制装置610,用于在对象分拣设备接收到物流对象后,根据所述物流对 象特征信息,控制第一运输设备660移动所述对象分拣设备640,以使所述对象分拣设备640将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
优选的,所述第二移动控制装置包括:
特征信息接收子模块,用于接收由信息获取设备获取并发送的所述物流对象特征信息;
对象收集设备确定子模块,用于根据所述物流对象特征信息,确定对应的对象收集设备;
第三控制子模块,用于通知第一运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备至所述对象收集设备的位置,并通知所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
优选的,所述第三控制子模块包括:
第一信息获取单元,用于获取所述第一运输设备的第四位置信息和第三目的地,以及获取第二运输设备的第五位置信息、第四目的地和已规划路径,以及其余的对象收集设备的第六位置信息;
第一规划路径单元,用于根据所述第四位置信息、第三目的地、第五位置信息、第四目的地、已规划路径、第六位置信息,确定所述第一运输设备到所述第三目的地的规划路径;
第一移动单元,用于通知所述第一运输设备按照所述规划路径移动所述对象分拣设备至对应的对象收集设备的位置。
优选的,若所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备分离,则还包括:
第二调度模块,用于通知一处于空闲状态的第一运输设备连接所述对象分拣设备,以移动所述对象分拣设备。
优选的,所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备绑定连接。
优选的,所述对象收集设备确定子模块包括:
第二信息获取单元,用于获取所述物流对象的第一位置信息,各对象收集设备的第二位置信息和使用特征,以及获取各第二运输设备的第三位置信息和移动状态信息;
对象收集设备确定单元,用于根据所述第一位置信息、第二位置信息、使用特征、第三位置信息和移动状态信息,确定对应的对象收集设备。
优选的,参照图6B,在图6A的基础上,所述物流对象特征信息由所述信息获取设备680在所述对象分拣设备由所述第一运输设备移动至所述信息获取设备位置处后,从所述对象分拣设备中的物流对象中获取。
优选的,所述信息获取设备包括摄像头、扫描枪,所述物流对象特征信息由所述摄像头或所述扫描枪扫描所述物流对象上的图形编码获得;
或者,所述信息获取设备包括射频识别器,所述物流对象特征信息由所述射频识别器扫描所述物流对象上的射频标签获得。
优选的,还包括:
提示模块,用于当所述第二运输设备到达对应的目的地后,向预设终端设备发送处理提示信息。
优选的,所述对象分拣设备、所述运输设备、所述对象收集设备在同一层级中。
本申请实施例中,由于对象收集设备在获取到物流对象之后,是根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地,在实现物流包裹的接驳过程中,不用人工在滑到口进行人工处理,而是自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理(运输至目的地),人工参与程度低,自动化程度高,降低人力成本;并且工人不用在钢架平台的滑道口附近工作,避免了工人在该种恶劣的工作环境下工作;再者,由于自动对对象收集设备进行移动处理,大大提高了系统的灵活性。
另外,对于将所述对象分拣设备、所述运输设备、所述对象收集设备在同一层级中设置的方案,具体可以分为以下几个优点:
1、对场地形状和空间要求低,易于维修:
由于本申请实施例第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备可以运行在同一层级,不依赖于钢结构的分拣平台和滑道的方式,对场地形状无要求,可适应于任意外形的场地;对场地净空也无要求,正常建筑都可满足需求,可以应用于几乎所有的分拣场地中。
2、建设难度小,周期短,成本低,灵活性、扩展性强
由于对场地要求低,无需安装钢架分拣平台、滑道等设备,考虑的因素少,随场地需求划分第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备的工作区域即可,本申请实施基建成本大大降低、安装周期也大大缩短。
并且,由于不受限于场地,当需要修改或者搬迁时,由于没有钢结构平台和滑道,修改和搬迁也很容易。本申请只需要对第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备等活动装置进行搬运,且新场地安装周期短,场地可灵活扩展,不受场地差异影响,从而大幅减少场地迁移的成本,灵活性、扩展性强。
3、降低对象收集、接驳成本,自动化程度高,维修容易:
本申请实施例除了集包过程做到全自动化之外,由于取消了滑道等固定装置,使得参与集包过程的第二运输设备能够在场地中自由行动,并且由于在对象收集设备空闲时,可以自动控制其移动至需求该对象收集设备的第二目的地,从而大幅度提升了系统效率,节省人力,降低对象收集、接驳成本,提高了自动化程度;
并且,由于所有系统都在同一层上运行,使得工人的工作环境更理想,系统维护更容易。
对于装置实施例而言,由于其与方法实施例基本相似,所以描述的比较简单,相关之处参见方法实施例的部分说明即可。
图7是本申请实施例提供的一种服务器的结构示意图。参见图7,服务器700可以用于实施上述实施例中提供的设备控制方法。该服务器700可因配置或性能不同而产生比较大的差异,可以包括一个或一个以上中央处理器(central processing units,CPU)722(例如,一个或一个以上处理器)和存储器732,一个或一个以上存储应用程序742或数据744的存储介质730(例如一个或一个以上海量存储设备)。其中,存储器732和存储介质730可以是短暂存储的或持久存储的。存储在存储介质730的程序可以包括一个或一个以上模块(图示没标出),每个模块可以包括对服务器中的一系列指令操作。更进一步地,中央处理器722可以设置为与存储介质730通信,在服务器700上执行存储介质730中的一系列指令操作。
服务器700还可以包括一个或一个以上电源726,一个或一个以上有线或无线网络接口750,一个或一个以上输入输出接口758,一个或一个以上键盘756,和/或,一个或一个以上操作系统741,例如Windows ServerTM,Mac OS XTM,UnixTM,LinuxTM,FreeBSDTM等等。其中,中央处理器722可以在服务器700上执行以下操作的指令:
在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
可选的,中央处理器722可以在服务器700上执行前述在服务器侧执行的指令。
当然,对于其他装置,也可以具有如图700的结构,执行对应装置的方法的指令。
本申请实施例提供一种装置,其上存储有指令的一个或多个机器可读介质,当由所述一个或多个处理器执行所述指令时,使得所述装置执行一种设备控制方法。
本申请实施例还提供一个或多个机器可读介质,其上存储有指令,当由一个或多个处理器执行所述指令时,执行一种设备控制方法。
参照图8,其示出了本申请实施例的一种分拣系统的结构示意图,具体可以包括:
服务器810、至少一个用于接收物流对象的对象分拣设备812、用于从所述对象分拣设备获取所述物流对象的对象收集设备814、用于运输所述对象分拣设备和/或所述对象收集设备的运输设备816、用于获取物流对象特征信息的信息获取设备818;
其中,所述服务器810与所述信息获取设备818、所述对象分拣设备812、所述对象收集设备814、所述运输设备816之间通过有线或无线连接
在本申请实施例中,分拣系统的对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、所述运输设备、信息获取设备如图1A所示。将分拣系统所在场地划分为地路径区U13、上料区U12、缝袋区U17等区域。各个运输设备816、对象分拣设备812、对象收集设备814在工作场地路径区中工作。信息收集设备818设置在工作站U14中。
服务器810可以布设在机房等地方。
在本申请实施例中,服务器810可以通过有线分别与信息获取设备818、对象分拣设备812、对象收集设备814、运输设备816连接。
另外,本申请实施例中还可以设置无线路由设备,服务器810可以通过有线或者无线与无线路由设备连接,信息获取设备818、对象分拣设备812、对象收集设备814、运输设备816可以与无线路由设备无线连接,从而服务器可以通过无线路由设备分别与信息获取设备818、对象分拣设备812、对象收集设备814、运输设备816进行无线连接。
其中,对象分拣设备812在图1A的工作站接收物流对象;对象分拣设备812接收到物流对象后,可以使用运输设备816移动该对象分拣设备812以使对象分拣设备812将物流对象转移至对象收集设备814。对象收集设备814收集到物流对象后,可以使用运输设备816移动该对象收集设备814至目的地,比如图1A中的缝袋区。
优选的,第一运输设备用于移动所述对象分拣设备至对应的对象收集设备;第二运输设备用于移动所述对象收集设备至对应的目的地。
在本申请实施例中,运输设备816可以划分为两种,一种为第一运输设备,用于移动承载了物流对象的对象分拣设备812至对应的对象收集设备814。另一种为第二运输设备用于移动收集了物流对象的对象收集设备814至对应的目的地。该目的地比如前述的缝袋区。
优选的,所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备绑定连接;
在本申请实施例中第一运输设备可以与对象分拣设备812绑定连接。其中,绑定方式包括但不限于:螺丝绑定、焊接绑定。
如图1B,M10为对象分拣设备,M11为第一运输设备,对象分拣设备M10放置于第一运输设备M11之上,M10与第一运输设备可以采用螺丝绑定等方式与第一运输设备M11绑定,然后第一运输设备即可移动该对象分拣设备M10。
优选的,所述第一运输设备在初始状态下与所述对象分拣设备分离,所述第一运输设备设置有第一对接结构,所述对象分拣设备设置有与所述第一对接结构配合的第二对接结构,所述第一运输设备在移动所述对象分拣设备时将所述第一对接结构与所述第二对接结构对接。
如图9和图10,本申请实施例中对象分拣装置812与运输设备816分离,该种情况下,对象分拣装置812上需要设置一个第二对接结构,如图9中的8121,比如挂扣。运输设备816上需要设置一个第一对接结构,比如图10中的8161的挂钩。其中第一对接结构与该第二对接结构配合,在第一对接结构与第二对接结构对接上之后,运输设备可以移动对象分拣装置,比如图10中第一对接结构8161勾住图9中的第二对接结构8121。
优选的,所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备绑定连接;
在本申请实施例中第二运输设备可以与对象收集设备814绑定连接。其中,绑定方式包括但不限于:螺丝绑定、焊接绑定。
参照图11,其中M12为对象收集设备,M14为第二运输设备。对象收集设备设置于第二运输设备M14之上,第二运输设备M14和对象收集设备M12绑定连接,比如采用螺丝固定。
优选的,所述第二运输设备在初始状态下与所述对象收集设备分离,所述第二运输设备设置有第三对接结构,所述对象收集设备设置有与所述第三对接结构配合的第四对接结构,所述第二运输设备在移动所述对象收集设备时将所述第三对接结构与所述第四对接结构对接。
在本申请实施例中,第二运输设备在初始状态下与所述对象收集设备分离,在第二移动设备需要移动对象收集设备时,则将所述第三对接结构与所述第四对接结构对接进行移动。其第三对接结构和第四对接结构可以为多种形式,比如图9和图10的对接结构,本申请实施例不对其加以限制。
优选的,参照图12,所述对象分拣设备812包括:第一承载装置8121,设置于所述第一承载装置中的第一控制模块8122和第一无线通信模块8123;所述第一无线通信模 块8123通过无线路由设备820与服务器810连接;所述第一控制模块8222与所述第一无线通信模块8123连接,所述第一承载装置8121用于承载获取的物流对象;
所述对象收集设备814包括:第二承载装置8141,设置于所述第二承载装置8141中的第二控制模块8142和第二无线通信模块8143;所述第二控制模块8142与所述第二无线通信模块8143连接,所述第二无线通信模块8143通过无线路由设备820与服务器810连接;所述第二承载装置8141用于承载第一承载装置8121转移的物流对象;
所述第一运输设备M11包括:第一移动装置M111,设置于所述第一移动装置M111中的第三控制模块M112和第三无线通信模块M113;所述第三控制模块M112与所述第三无线通信模块M113连接,所述第三无线通信模块M113通过无线路由设备820与服务器810连接;所述第一移动装置M111用于移动所述对象分拣设备812;
所述第二运输设备M14包括:第二移动装置M141,设置于所述第二移动装置M141中的第四控制模块M142和第四无线通信模块M143;所述第四控制模块M142与所述第四无线通信模块M143连接,所述第四无线通信模块M143通过无线路由设备820与服务器810连接;所述第二移动装置M141用于移动所述对象收集设备812。
所述服务器810包括第六通信模块8101,处理器8102、存储器8103;
所述第六通信模块8101用于与无线路由设备820;所述处理器8102分别与所述存储器8103和第六通信模块8101连接。
所述信息获取设备818包括用于获取所述对象收集设备的使用特征的特征检测子装置8181,第五无线通信模块8182;所述特征检测子装置8181与第五无线通信模块8182连接,所述第五无线通信模块8182通过无线路由设备820与服务器810连接。
优选的,参照图13和图14,第二运输设备M14和对象收集设备M12处于分离状态。所述第二运输设备M14包括升降设备M141;所述对象收集设备814设置收集箱8141以及分布在收集箱8141底部四周支撑柱8142;所述支撑柱8142的高度至少高于所述第二运输设备M14的升降设备未升起时的高度,所述支持柱中存在至少两个支撑柱8142之间的宽度大于所述第二运输设备M14的宽度;所述第二运输设备在升降设备M141未升起时进入所述对象收集设备下方,然后升起所述升降设备M141使所述对象收集设备离开地面。其中第二运输设备未升起时如图1D的样式,升起时如图14的样式。
优选的,所述对象分拣设备顶部设置有倾倒装置,所述倾倒装置的高度高于所述对象收集设备的物流对象入口。
如图15,对象分拣设备M10的顶部设置有倾倒装置M101,该倾倒装置M101未抬 起时如图1B的样式,其抬起时如图15的样式,该倾倒装置M101的高度高于所述对象收集设备的物流对象入口。其倾倒物流对象的过程如图1E。
优选的,所述对象分拣设备M10设置有传送带,所述传送带所在平面至少高于所述对象收集设备的物流对象入口。
优选的,所述对象分拣设备设置有用于将物流对象弹射至对象收集设备中的弹射装置。
优选的,所述对象收集设备还包括:用于获取所述对象收集设备的使用特征的特征检测子装置8181;所述使用特征包括:对象收集设备的剩余容量、对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间、对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量其中至少一个;所述特征检测子装置包括红外线探测头、重力传感器、扫描计时器其中至少一个。
参照图16,其示出了本申请实施例的一种对象收集设备1600,包括:
第二承载装置1610,设置于所述第二承载装置1610中的第二控制模块1611和第二无线通信模块1612;所述第二控制模块1611与所述第二无线通信模块连接1612,所述第二无线通信模块1612通过无线路由设备1613与服务器1620连接;所述第二承载装置1610用于承载第一承载装置转移的物流对象。
其中,所述第一承载装置设置于对象分拣设备中。
优选的,所述对象收集设备与第二运输设备绑定连接;其中,绑定方式包括但不限于:螺丝绑定、焊接绑定;
优选的,在初始状态下所述对象收集设备与第二运输设备分离,所述对象收集设备设置有与第三对接结构配合的第四对接结构,所述第三对接结构设置于所述第二运输设备上,所述第四对接结构在所述对象收集设备被移动时与所述第三对接结构对接。
优选的,所述第二运输设备包括升降设备;所述对象收集设备设置收集箱以及分布在收集箱底部四周支撑柱;所述支撑柱的高度至少高于所述第二运输设备未升起时的高度,所述支持住中存在至少两个支撑柱之间的宽度大于所述第二运输设备的宽度;所述第二运输设备在第二运输设备未升起时进入所述对象收集设备下方,升起所述升降设备使所述对象收集装置离开地面。
优选的,所述对象收集设备还包括:用于获取所述对象收集设备的使用特征的特征检测子装置;所述使用特征包括:对象收集设备的剩余容量、对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间、对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量其中至少一个;所述特征检测子装置包括红外线探测头、重力传感器、扫描计时器其中至少一个。
图16的对象收集设备可参照前述示例的描述,在此不再详述。
本申请实施例具有以下几个优点:
1、对场地形状和空间要求低,易于维修:
由于本申请实施例第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备可以运行在同一层级,不依赖于钢结构的分拣平台和滑道的方式,对场地形状无要求,可适应于任意外形的场地;对场地净空也无要求,正常建筑都可满足需求,可以应用于几乎所有的分拣场地中。
2、建设难度小,周期短,成本低,灵活性、扩展性强
由于对场地要求低,无需安装钢架分拣平台、滑道等设备,考虑的因素少,随场地需求划分第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备的工作区域即可,本申请实施基建成本大大降低、安装周期也大大缩短。
并且,由于不受限于场地,当需要修改或者搬迁时,由于没有钢结构平台和滑道,修改和搬迁也很容易。本申请只需要对第一运输设备、对象分拣设备、对象收集设备、第二运输设备等活动装置进行搬运,且新场地安装周期短,场地可灵活扩展,不受场地差异影响,从而大幅减少场地迁移的成本,灵活性、扩展性强。
3、降低对象收集、接驳成本,自动化程度高,维修容易:
本申请实施例除了集包过程做到全自动化之外,由于取消了滑道等固定装置,使得参与集包过程的第二运输设备能够在场地中自由行动,并且由于在对象收集设备空闲时,可以自动控制其移动至需求该对象收集设备的第二目的地,从而大幅度提升了系统效率,节省人力,降低对象收集、接驳成本,提高了自动化程度;
并且,由于所有系统都在同一层上运行,使得工人的工作环境更理想,系统维护更容易。
本说明书中的各个实施例均采用递进的方式描述,每个实施例重点说明的都是与其他实施例的不同之处,各个实施例之间相同相似的部分互相参见即可。
本领域内的技术人员应明白,本申请实施例的实施例可提供为方法、装置、或计算机程序产品。因此,本申请实施例可采用完全硬件实施例、完全软件实施例、或结合软件和硬件方面的实施例的形式。而且,本申请实施例可采用在一个或多个其中包含有计算机可用程序代码的计算机可用存储介质(包括但不限于磁盘存储器、CD-ROM、光学存 储器等)上实施的计算机程序产品的形式。
本申请实施例是参照根据本申请实施例的方法、终端设备(系统)、和计算机程序产品的流程图和/或方框图来描述的。应理解可由计算机程序指令实现流程图和/或方框图中的每一流程和/或方框、以及流程图和/或方框图中的流程和/或方框的结合。可提供这些计算机程序指令到通用计算机、专用计算机、嵌入式处理机或其他可编程数据处理终端设备的处理器以产生一个机器,使得通过计算机或其他可编程数据处理终端设备的处理器执行的指令产生用于实现在流程图一个流程或多个流程和/或方框图一个方框或多个方框中指定的功能的装置。
这些计算机程序指令也可存储在能引导计算机或其他可编程数据处理终端设备以特定方式工作的计算机可读存储器中,使得存储在该计算机可读存储器中的指令产生包括指令装置的制造品,该指令装置实现在流程图一个流程或多个流程和/或方框图一个方框或多个方框中指定的功能。
这些计算机程序指令也可装载到计算机或其他可编程数据处理终端设备上,使得在计算机或其他可编程终端设备上执行一系列操作步骤以产生计算机实现的处理,从而在计算机或其他可编程终端设备上执行的指令提供用于实现在流程图一个流程或多个流程和/或方框图一个方框或多个方框中指定的功能的步骤。
尽管已描述了本申请实施例的优选实施例,但本领域内的技术人员一旦得知了基本创造性概念,则可对这些实施例做出另外的变更和修改。所以,所附权利要求意欲解释为包括优选实施例以及落入本申请实施例范围的所有变更和修改。
最后,还需要说明的是,在本文中,诸如第一和第二等之类的关系术语仅仅用来将一个实体或者操作与另一个实体或操作区分开来,而不一定要求或者暗示这些实体或操作之间存在任何这种实际的关系或者顺序。而且,术语“包括”、“包含”或者其任何其他变体意在涵盖非排他性的包含,从而使得包括一系列要素的过程、方法、物品或者终端设备不仅包括那些要素,而且还包括没有明确列出的其他要素,或者是还包括为这种过程、方法、物品或者终端设备所固有的要素。在没有更多限制的情况下,由语句“包括一个……”限定的要素,并不排除在包括所述要素的过程、方法、物品或者终端设备中还存在另外的相同要素。
以上对本申请所提供的一种设备控制方法及装置、分拣系统,进行了详细介绍,本文中应用了具体个例对本申请的原理及实施方式进行了阐述,以上实施例的说明只是用于帮助理解本申请的方法及其核心思想;同时,对于本领域的一般技术人员,依据本申 请的思想,在具体实施方式及应用范围上均会有改变之处,综上所述,本说明书内容不应理解为对本申请的限制。

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  1. 一种设备控制方法,其特征在于,
    在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,
    所述对象收集设备的使用特征包括:对象收集设备的剩余容量、对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间、对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量其中至少一个。
  3. 根据权利要求2所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地的步骤,包括:
    若所述对象收集设备的剩余容量小于预设容量阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
    和/或,若所述对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间大于或等于预设时间阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
    和/或,若所述对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量大于或等于预设重量阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
  4. 根据权利要求3所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,
    所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备分离,所述根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地的步骤,包括:
    根据所述使用特征,通知一处于空闲状态的第二运输设备连接所述对象收集设备,以移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
  5. 根据权利要求3所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备绑定连接。
  6. 根据权利要求1所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,还包括:
    若所述对象收集设备的使用特征符合预设条件,则不再为所述对象收集设备分配物流对象。
  7. 根据权利要求1所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,还包括:
    当所述对象收集设备空闲时,通过调度对应的运输设备,将所述对象收集设备运输至第二目的地。
  8. 根据权利要求7所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述当所述对象收集设备 空闲时,通过调度对应的运输设备,将所述对象收集设备运输至第二目的地的步骤,包括:
    当所述对象收集设备空闲时,根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小以及所述对象收集设备的容量大小,确定所述对象收集设备的第二目的地;
    控制所述运输设备,将所述对象收集设备移动至第二目的地。
  9. 根据权利要求1所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述根据所述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地的步骤,包括:
    接收所述对象收集设备发送的使用特征;所述使用特征由所述对象收集设备中的特征检测子装置获取,其中,所述特征检测子装置为红外线探测头、重力传感器、扫描计时器其中至少一个;
    根据所述使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
  10. 根据权利要求1所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象的过程包括:
    在对象分拣设备接收到物流对象后,根据所述物流对象特征信息,控制对应的运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备,以使所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
  11. 根据权利要求10所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述根据所述物流对象特征信息,控制对应的运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备,以使所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备的步骤,包括:
    接收由信息获取设备获取并发送的所述物流对象特征信息;
    根据所述物流对象特征信息,确定对应的对象收集设备;
    通知第一运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备至所述对象收集设备的位置,并在所述第一运输设备到达所述对象收集设备的位置后,通知所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
  12. 根据权利要求11所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述通知第一运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备至所述对象收集设备的位置的步骤,包括:
    获取所述第一运输设备的第四位置信息和第三目的地,以及获取第二运输设备的第五位置信息、第四目的地和已规划路径,以及其余的对象收集设备的第六位置信息;
    根据所述第四位置信息、第三目的地、第五位置信息、第四目的地、已规划路径、第六位置信息,确定所述第一运输设备到所述第三目的地的规划路径;
    通知所述第一运输设备按照所述规划路径移动所述对象分拣设备至对应的对象收集设备的位置。
  13. 根据权利要求11所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,若所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备分离,则还包括:
    通知一处于空闲状态的第一运输设备连接所述对象分拣设备,以移动所述对象分拣设备。
  14. 根据权利要求11所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备绑定连接。
  15. 根据权利要求11所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,所述根据所述物流对象特征信息,确定对应的对象收集设备的步骤,包括:
    获取所述物流对象的第一位置信息,各对象收集设备的第二位置信息和使用特征,以及获取各第二运输设备的第三位置信息和移动状态信息;
    根据所述第一位置信息、第二位置信息、使用特征、第三位置信息和移动状态信息,确定对应的对象收集设备。
  16. 根据权利要求11所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,
    所述物流对象特征信息由所述信息获取设备在所述对象分拣设备由所述第一运输设备移动至所述信息获取设备位置处后,从所述对象分拣设备中的物流对象中获取。
  17. 根据权利要求11所述的设备控制方法,其特征在于,
    所述信息获取设备包括摄像头、扫描枪,所述物流对象特征信息由所述摄像头或所述扫描枪扫描所述物流对象上的图形编码获得;
    或者,所述信息获取设备包括射频识别器,所述物流对象特征信息由所述射频识别器扫描所述物流对象上的射频标签获得。
  18. 根据权利要求1所述的方法,其特征在于,还包括:
    当所述第二运输设备到达对应的目的地后,向预设终端设备发送处理提示信息。
  19. 根据权利要求1所述的方法,其特征在于,
    所述对象分拣设备、所述运输设备、所述对象收集设备在同一层级中。
  20. 一种设备控制装置,其特征在于,包括:
    第一移动控制模块,用于在对象收集设备从对象分拣设备获取物流对象后,根据所 述对象收集设备的使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
  21. 根据权利要求20所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述对象收集设备的使用特征包括:对象收集设备的剩余容量、对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间、对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量其中至少一个。
  22. 根据权利要求21所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,所述第一移动控制模块包括:
    容量控制子模块,用于若所述对象收集设备的剩余容量小于预设容量阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
    和/或,时间控制子模块,用于若所述对象收集设备的物流对象接收等待时间大于或等于预设时间阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地;
    和/或,重量控制子模块,用于若所述对象收集设备中的物流对象累计重量大于或等于预设重量阈值,则通知第二运输设备移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
  23. 根据权利要求22所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备分离,所述第一移动控制模块包括:
    派遣子模块,用于根据所述使用特征,通知一处于空闲状态的第二运输设备连接所述对象收集设备,以移动所述对象收集设备至第一目的地。
  24. 根据权利要求22所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,所述第二运输设备与所述对象收集设备绑定连接。
  25. 根据权利要求20所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,还包括:
    停止分配模块,用于若所述对象收集设备的使用特征符合预设条件,则不再为所述对象收集设备分配物流对象。
  26. 根据权利要求20所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,还包括:
    第一调度模块,用于当所述对象收集设备空闲时,通过调度对应的运输设备,将所述对象收集设备运输至第二目的地。
  27. 根据权利要求26所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,所述第一调度模块包括:
    第二目的地确定子模块,用于当所述对象收集设备空闲时,根据从各起始地到各目的地的物流对象流量大小以及所述对象收集设备的容量大小,确定所述对象收集设备的第二目的地;
    第二控制子模块,用于控制所述运输设备,将所述对象收集设备移动至第二目的地。
  28. 根据权利要求20所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,所述第一移动控制模块包括:
    使用特征接收子模块,用于接收所述对象收集设备发送的使用特征;所述使用特征由所述对象收集设备中的特征检测子装置获取,其中,所述特征检测子装置为红外线探测头、重力传感器、扫描计时器其中至少一个;
    第一控制子模块,用于根据所述使用特征,控制对应的运输设备将所述对象收集设备运输至对应的目的地。
  29. 根据权利要求20所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,还包括:
    第二移动控制装置,用于在对象分拣设备接收到物流对象后,根据所述物流对象特征信息,控制对应的运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备,以使所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
  30. 根据权利要求29所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,所述第二移动控制装置包括:
    特征信息接收子模块,用于接收由信息获取设备获取并发送的所述物流对象特征信息;
    对象收集设备确定子模块,用于根据所述物流对象特征信息,确定对应的对象收集设备;
    第三控制子模块,用于通知第一运输设备移动所述对象分拣设备至所述对象收集设备的位置,并在所述第一运输设备到达所述对象收集设备的位置后,通知所述对象分拣设备将所述物流对象转移至所述对象收集设备。
  31. 根据权利要求30所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,所述第三控制子模块包括:
    第一信息获取单元,用于获取所述第一运输设备的第四位置信息和第三目的地,以及获取第二运输设备的第五位置信息、第四目的地和已规划路径,以及其余的对象收集设备的第六位置信息;
    第一规划路径单元,用于根据所述第四位置信息、第三目的地、第五位置信息、第四目的地、已规划路径、第六位置信息,确定所述第一运输设备到所述第三目的地的规划路径;
    第一移动单元,用于通知所述第一运输设备按照所述规划路径移动所述对象分拣设备至对应的对象收集设备的位置。
  32. 根据权利要求30所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,若所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备分离,则还包括:
    第二调度模块,用于通知一处于空闲状态的第一运输设备连接所述对象分拣设备,以移动所述对象分拣设备。
  33. 根据权利要求30所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,所述第一运输设备与所述对象分拣设备绑定连接。
  34. 根据权利要求30所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,所述对象收集设备确定子模块包括:
    第二信息获取单元,用于获取所述物流对象的第一位置信息,各对象收集设备的第二位置信息和使用特征,以及获取各第二运输设备的第三位置信息和移动状态信息;
    对象收集设备确定单元,用于根据所述第一位置信息、第二位置信息、使用特征、第三位置信息和移动状态信息,确定对应的对象收集设备。
  35. 根据权利要求30所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述物流对象特征信息由所述信息获取设备在所述对象分拣设备由所述第一运输设备移动至所述信息获取设备位置处后,从所述对象分拣设备中的物流对象中获取。
  36. 根据权利要求30所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述信息获取设备包括摄像头、扫描枪,所述物流对象特征信息由所述摄像头或所述扫描枪扫描所述物流对象上的图形编码获得;
    或者,所述信息获取设备包括射频识别器,所述物流对象特征信息由所述射频识别器扫描所述物流对象上的射频标签获得。
  37. 根据权利要求22所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,还包括:
    提示模块,用于当所述第二运输设备到达对应的目的地后,向预设终端设备发送处理提示信息。
  38. 根据权利要求20所述的设备控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述对象分拣设备、所述运输设备、所述对象收集设备在同一层级中。
  39. 一种装置,其特征在于,包括:
    一个或多个处理器;和
    其上存储有指令的一个或多个机器可读介质,当由所述一个或多个处理器执行所述指令时,使得所述装置执行如权利要求1-19一个或多个的方法。
  40. 一个或多个机器可读介质,其上存储有指令,当由一个或多个处理器执行所述 指令时,执行如权利要求1-19一个或多个的方法。
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