WO2022041547A1

WO2022041547A1 - Method and apparatus for recovering delivered parcel from smart locker

Info

Publication number: WO2022041547A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/133568
Authority: WO
Inventors: 曾文翔
Original assignee: 深圳市智莱科技股份有限公司
Priority date: 2020-08-24
Filing date: 2020-12-03
Publication date: 2022-03-03
Also published as: CN112070245A

Abstract

A method and apparatus for recovering a delivered parcel from a smart locker. The method comprises the following steps: selecting a delivered parcel that meets a recovery condition, obtaining the number of a storage space where the parcel is located, and notifying an unmanned delivery device to perform a pickup operation; moving a transfer unit provided in the smart locker to the storage space, and controlling the storage space to move the delivered parcel placed in the storage space onto the transfer unit; the transfer unit transporting and placing the delivered parcel on a delivery platform; the unmanned delivery device stopped at an entry/exit channel port performing the pickup operation to obtain the delivered parcel, and leaving. The implementation of the method and apparatus for recovering a delivered parcel from a smart locker achieves the following beneficial effects: being low in cost and economical.

Description

Method and device for recovering delivered packages from smart lockers

technical field

The present invention relates to a smart locker, and more particularly, to a method and device for recycling delivered packages from the smart locker.

Background technique

When smart lockers are used as express lockers, a variety of automatic delivery solutions have been proposed. These automatic delivery solutions all use unmanned delivery equipment for delivery to save labor costs. However, during the use of the smart locker, there will be some unexpected situations, for example, some delivered packages may be placed in the smart locker for some reason beyond the set time without a recipient to take out. These packages need to be collected from the above smart lockers and delivered or returned by other means. In the prior art, due to the structure and recycling characteristics of the smart lockers, these parcels are recycled manually, that is, the courier takes them out and brings them back. In this way, on the one hand, the unmanned delivery equipment returns empty after delivery, which will bring a certain amount of energy waste; Therefore, the existing delivery and recovery costs are relatively high and wasteful.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a low-cost and relatively economical method and device for recycling delivered packages from an intelligent locker, aiming at the above-mentioned defects of high cost and waste in the prior art.

The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is to construct a method for recovering delivered packages from a smart locker, wherein the smart locker includes a delivery platform for parking the unmanned delivery equipment, multiple a storage space and a transport unit for transporting items to the storage space through the item entry and exit passage; the method includes the following steps:

A) Select the delivered package that meets the recycling conditions, get the number of the storage space where it is located, and notify the unmanned delivery device to perform the pickup operation;

B) moving the transfer unit provided in the smart locker to the storage space, and controlling the storage space to move the delivered package placed therein to the transfer unit;

C) the transfer unit transports and places the delivered package on the delivery platform;

D) The unmanned delivery device parked at the entry and exit channel port performs a pickup operation, obtains the delivered package and leaves.

Further, the method of recycling the delivered package is performed on the return journey of the unmanned delivery device to the smart locker for delivery; when the unmanned delivery device delivers the package in the smart locker, the The delivery platform of the smart locker is opened; when the unmanned delivery device obtains the recycling package or leaves the smart locker without obtaining the recycling package, the delivery platform of the smart locker is closed.

Further, described step A) further comprises the steps:

A1) Traverse the delivered packages placed in the smart locker, filter out packages that meet the recycling conditions, and report their data to the server;

A2) The server selects one of the packages to be recycled this time according to the set conditions, and notifies the smart locker of the storage space number where the package is located or the server notifies the smart locker not to recycle the package;

A3) Notify the unmanned delivery device to prepare to perform a pickup operation or release the positioning device on the delivery platform, and notify the unmanned delivery device to return empty-loaded.

Further, described step B) further comprises the steps:

B1) according to the storage space number, make the transfer unit run to the position corresponding to the storage space;

B2) Start the infrared object detection unit corresponding to the storage space to judge whether there is an item in the storage space, if not, exit this recycling; if so, start the conveyor belt in the storage space to move the item to the desired location the transfer unit;

B3) After setting the time, start the infrared object detection unit again to determine whether there is an object in the storage space, if so, exit this recycling; if not, determine that the object is transferred to the transfer unit.

Further, described step C) further comprises the steps:

C1) start the infrared article detection module set on the described transfer unit, judge whether there is an article on it, if not, exit this recovery; if so, execute the next step;

C2) control the transfer unit to transport the items on it to the delivery platform;

C3) Sending an instruction to notify the unmanned delivery device to receive the recycled item.

Further, described step D) further comprises the steps:

D1) start the infrared article detection module arranged on the delivery platform to detect whether there is an article on the delivery platform, if not, launch this recycling; if so, execute the next step;

D2) Unmanned delivery equipment loads items, and returns the loading status to the smart locker;

D3) After the smart locker receives the loading status of the unmanned mopping equipment, it determines whether the loading is successful, if so, executes the next step, if not, exits this recycling;

D4) Release the positioning device on the delivery platform, instructing the unmanned delivery device to return and report to the server that the recovery is successful this time.

Further, the exiting this recycling includes: giving up this recycling, reporting the failure of this recycling and the failure reason code to the server; at the same time, notifying the smart locker to release the positioning device of the delivery platform, and instructing the unmanned delivery device Return empty.

Further, the unmanned delivery device includes an unmanned rotorcraft, the delivery platform includes a delivery platform arranged on the top of the smart locker, and the transfer unit is arranged inside the smart locker and is located at the top of the smart locker. behind the plurality of storage spaces; the transfer unit is free to move vertically and horizontally.

The present invention also relates to a device for implementing the above method, wherein the smart locker includes a delivery platform for parking the unmanned delivery equipment, a plurality of storage spaces, and the article entry and exit passages for transferring articles to the The transfer unit of the storage space; it is characterized in that, also includes:

Recycling package selection unit: used to select the delivered package that meets the recycling conditions, get the number of the storage space where it is located, and notify the unmanned delivery device to perform the pickup operation;

Moving unit: used to move the transfer unit provided in the smart locker to the storage space, and control the storage space to move the delivered package placed therein to the transfer unit;

Placement unit: used to make the transfer unit transport and place the delivered package on the delivery platform;

Pick-up unit: used to make the unmanned delivery device parked at the access port to perform a pick-up operation, obtain the delivered package and leave.

Implementing the method and device for recycling delivered packages from a smart locker of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: because the packages placed in the smart locker are screened, the packages that meet the recycling conditions are found and used. The unmanned delivery equipment is used for the recovery of overdue packages. The whole process is automatically realized by the intelligent locker and server, without manual operation and intervention. The return trip of the unloaded unmanned delivery device does not require manual intervention and can be implemented using existing procedures. Therefore, its cost is lower and more economical.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a method in an embodiment of the present invention for recovering delivered packages from a smart locker and an apparatus;

Fig. 2 is the concrete flow chart of selecting the recycling package in the described embodiment;

Fig. 3 is the specific flow chart of the transfer package by the storage space in the embodiment;

Fig. 4 is the concrete flow chart that the transfer unit transports the package in the described embodiment;

Fig. 5 is the concrete flow chart of unmanned delivery equipment loading package in the described embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the device in the embodiment.

detailed description

The embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in an embodiment of the method and device for recovering delivered packages from a smart locker of the present invention, the method for recovering delivered packages from a smart locker includes the following steps:

Step S1 selects the packages that meet the recycling conditions, selects the current recycling package, and obtains the storage space number where it is located: in this embodiment, the smart locker includes a delivery platform for parking the unmanned delivery equipment, multiple storage space and a transfer unit that transfers items to the storage space through the item entry and exit passages; that is, the smart locker in this embodiment is a smart storage cabinet that can use automatic delivery equipment for automatic delivery. locker. More specifically, in this embodiment, the unmanned delivery device is an unmanned rotorcraft as an example for description. Of course, when the unmanned delivery device is other devices, for example, an unmanned delivery trolley, the method in this embodiment can also be used, but at this time, the positions of the delivery platform and the transfer unit may be different, that is, the unmanned delivery device At the same time, it may be necessary to make corresponding changes to the specific structure of the smart locker to make it suitable for delivery by current unmanned delivery equipment. In this embodiment, the delivery platform includes a delivery platform arranged on the top of the smart locker, and the transfer unit is arranged inside the smart locker and behind the plurality of storage spaces; the The front of the storage space is provided with a cabinet door, and the rear has an opening for articles to enter and exit or a rear door that can be raised, lowered or opened to form the above-mentioned opening; the transfer unit can move freely in vertical and horizontal directions; the unmanned When the delivery device is delivering in the smart locker, the delivery platform of the smart locker is opened; when the unmanned delivery device obtains the recycling package or does not obtain the recycling package and leaves the smart locker , the delivery platform of the smart locker is closed. Since such a smart locker is in the prior art, it will not be repeated here. In this embodiment, the recovery of the delivered package is performed on the return journey of the unmanned delivery device to the smart locker for delivery; since the return journey of the existing unmanned delivery device after delivery is empty It will inevitably lead to waste of power and energy for the return journey. Setting the recycling package on the return journey is conducive to making full use of the existing procedures and energy, and only needs to increase the cost (or energy) to achieve the recovery function. In this embodiment, when the unmanned delivery device is delivering, it stays on the delivery platform of the above-mentioned smart locker, and the smart locker needs to send information of successful delivery and retract the positioning device on the above-mentioned delivery platform. Undelivered devices will only start and return. In this embodiment, after the delivery is successful, the smart locker does not send an instruction to request the unmanned delivery device to return, but executes this step, selects the delivered package that meets the recycling conditions, and obtains the number of the storage space where it is located , and notify the unmanned delivery device to perform the pickup operation; generally speaking, whether it meets the recycling conditions is determined by reading the storage time of the package or item in the smart locker. The comparison of the fixed time can determine whether the recycling conditions are met. For example, if the set time is 24 hours, and the package or item has been stored in the smart locker for 48 hours, it is determined that the package or item has been stored over time and meets the recycling conditions. In this step, all the packages in the smart locker that meet the timeout conditions are found, and one of them is determined as the recovery package for this recovery, and the number of the storage space where the package is located is obtained. In this embodiment, when the package recycling process is performed, the above-mentioned unmanned delivery device stays on the above-mentioned delivery platform and waits for an operation instruction.

Step S2 moves the transfer unit and moves the recovered package to the transfer unit: In this step, since the storage space number of the smart locker where the package to be recovered is known is known, that is, the recovered package is known to be stored this time. Where the package is located, the package needs to be taken out from its current location, transferred to the above-mentioned delivery platform, and taken away by an unmanned delivery device. Therefore, the smart locker first moves the transfer unit provided in the smart locker to the storage space, specifically to a corresponding position behind the storage space, so that the above-mentioned present The secondary recovered package can be received by the above-mentioned transfer unit when it is moved out of the above-mentioned storage space; after the above-mentioned transfer unit is moved to the set position, the intelligent locker also controls the operation of the transmission part in the storage space to transfer the The delivered packages placed therein are moved onto the transfer unit.

Step S3 moving the current recovery package to the delivery platform: in this step, after the current recovery package or the current recovery delivered package is moved to the transfer unit, the smart locker controls the transfer The unit transports and places the delivered package on the delivery platform.

Step S4: The unmanned delivery device loads the current recovery package and returns: In this step, the unmanned delivery device parked at the entry and exit channel port performs the pick-up operation, obtains the delivered package and receives the After the smart locker is instructed to leave, return to the delivery station and bring back the package recovered this time, realizing the recovery of the delivered package.

In this embodiment, the above steps may be composed of more and more specific steps. FIG. 2 shows the specific implementation steps of step S1 in one case in this embodiment. In Figure 2, step S1 includes the following steps:

Step S11 traverses the delivered packages in the smart locker, obtains packages that meet the recycling conditions, and reports them to the server: in this step, traverses the delivered packages placed in the smart lockers, and filters out the packages that meet the recycling conditions, And report its data to the server; the recycling conditions of the package are set in advance. As mentioned above, the main judgment conditions are the length of the storage time of the package in the smart locker, and whether the storage time is greater than the set time. .

Step S12: The server selects the current recycling package and returns the selection number to the smart locker: In this step, the server selects one of the packages as the current recycling package according to the set conditions, and notifies the storage space number where the package is located. The smart locker or the server notifies the smart locker not to recycle the package; in this embodiment, the judgment or selection criteria of the server may not be much different from the selection criteria of the smart locker, but the server also needs to Judgment based on other conditions. For example, maybe the server has sent the reminder SMS again or the recipient has made a request to the server to extend the storage time, etc. In some cases, according to the pre-set, the server will select a package or item with a longer storage time and no other circumstances as the package for this recycling; in other cases, the server may decide not to recycle this time. Do package recycling. When the server selects a package as the package to be recycled this time, the information returned to the smart locker can be the number of the storage space where the package is located; and when the server decides not to recycle this time, it returns to the smart locker. Locker information can be an empty number or a set character or code.

Step S13 returns whether the data is the storage space number or not, if yes, go to step S14; otherwise, go to step S15.

Step S14 stores the data, and informs the unmanned delivery device to wait: in this step, the smart locker saves the received data, that is, the storage space number issued by the server, so as to facilitate subsequent operation steps; at the same time, the smart storage The cabinet also informs the unmanned delivery device to wait and prepare to perform a pickup operation through the link established with the unmanned delivery device during delivery, so as to receive the package recovered this time.

Step S15: Release the positioning device and notify the unmanned delivery device to return: In this step, since the server decides not to perform recycling, the smart locker controls to release the positioning device on the delivery platform after getting the instruction , and after confirming that the positioning device is released, notify the unmanned delivery device to return.

Fig. 3 shows the specific steps of the smart locker in this embodiment to move the package selected by the server for recycling this time from the storage space where it is located to the transfer unit. include:

Step S21 Move the transfer unit to the set position: in this step, the smart locker makes the transfer unit run to the corresponding storage space according to the storage space number it receives and the server sends. s position.

Step S22 starts the infrared object detection unit in the storage space, whether there is an item, if so, go to step S23, otherwise go to step S24; in this step, start the infrared object detection unit corresponding to the storage space to determine the storage space Whether there is an item in the space. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned infrared object detection unit includes an infrared radiation component. When there is an object or package in the storage space, part or all of the infrared radiation emitted by the infrared object is blocked, and the receiving tube cannot receive the infrared radiation emitted by the transmitting tube. At the same time, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned infrared object detection component only transmits or receives a set time, and does not continuously transmit after starting, so as to save energy.

Step S23 starts the storage space transmission part, and waits for the set time: in this step, start the conveyor belt in the storage space, move the items to the transfer unit, and maintain the set time, so that the storage space The items in the space can be completely transferred into the above-mentioned transfer unit. In this embodiment, the conveyor belt is arranged at the bottom of the storage space, and the articles are placed on the conveyor belt when they are put into the storage space. Therefore, the conveyor belt can move the articles placed in the storage space.

Step S24: Exit this recycling: In this step, since the above-mentioned infrared item detection unit does not detect any items in the storage space, that is, there is no package for this recycling, it is necessary to quit this recycling. In this embodiment, exiting the current recycling step includes giving up the current recycling, reporting the failure of the current recycling and the failure reason code to the server; at the same time, notifying the smart locker to release the positioning device of the delivery platform, and instructing the unmanned delivery device Return empty. That is to say, no matter which step to exit this recycling, the exit step or location will be recorded and sent to the server, which is convenient for subsequent analysis by the server to determine whether it is necessary to issue maintenance instructions and send someone to the smart storage. Cabinet for maintenance.

Step S25 activates the infrared article detection unit in the storage space, if there is an article, if not, go to step S26, otherwise go to step S24; Whether the secondary recycling package is diverted.

Step S26 determines that the package has been moved to the transfer unit: in this step, the broken items are transferred to the transfer unit, which lays the foundation for the next step of controlling the transfer unit.

FIG. 4 shows the specific operations performed by the transfer unit on the current recovery package on this embodiment, including:

Step S31 starts the infrared article detection unit of the transfer unit, whether there is an article, if so, go to step S32, if not, go to step S34; Whether the item exists. Specifically, the structure of the infrared object detection module and the infrared object detection module in the storage space are substantially the same, but the installation positions are different.

Step S32 operates the transfer unit to transport the item to the delivery platform: In this step, since the package recovered this time is already in place, the smart locker controls the transfer unit to move in the horizontal and The items on it are transported to the delivery platform.

Step S33, sending an instruction to request the unmanned delivery device to pick up the item: In this step, the smart locker sends an instruction to notify the unmanned delivery device to receive the recovered item. It is worth mentioning that after the above-mentioned unmanned delivery device receives the above-mentioned instructions, it also operates according to the set order or steps, and does not immediately receive the recovered items or packages.

Step S34 exits the current recovery: in this step, exits the current recovery, the content of which is the same as that of step S24.

Fig. 5 shows the specific steps of loading the recycling package by the unmanned delivery device in this embodiment, including:

Step S41 starts the infrared article detection unit on the delivery platform, if there is an article, if there is an article on the delivery platform, then step S42 is performed; if there is no article on the delivery platform, then step S45 is performed. Similarly, the structure and principle of the infrared object detection unit on the delivery platform are basically the same as those of the infrared object detection unit in the storage space, except that it is installed on the delivery platform.

Step S42, the unmanned delivery device loads and returns to the loading state: in this step, the smart locker notifies the unmanned delivery device to load, so that it can obtain the above-mentioned package recovered this time; while loading or loading After that, the unmanned delivery device informs the smart locker of the loading status.

Step S43, whether the loading is successful, if yes, go to step S44, if not, go to step S45. In this step, the smart locker judges whether the unmanned delivery device is successfully loaded according to the above loading state, that is, whether the above-mentioned recycling package is reliably and firmly connected or fixed on the above-mentioned unmanned delivery device.

Step S44 loosens the positioning device and instructs the unmanned delivery device to return and report to the server: in this step, the smart locker releases the positioning device on the delivery platform, and instructs the unmanned delivery device to return and report to the server. The recovery was successful.

Step S45 to quit this recycling: In this step, in addition to executing the same procedure as the above-mentioned quitting this recycling, after performing step S43, if you quit this recycling, an additional operation is required to place the existing recycling on the delivery platform. Items or packages that were placed on it are returned to their original storage space through the same steps as when they were delivered.

Generally speaking, in this embodiment, because the unmanned rotorcraft (UAV) is used for recycling, and the UAV recycling package has certain particularity, it has strict requirements on the weight, volume and shape of the package, In addition, there may be multiple packages to be recycled in the express cabinet at the same time. The terminal needs to perform a preliminary screening of the packages that meet the unmanned recycling and report them to the server. Finally, the server determines the packages recovered by the drone. The dimensions of the recovery package screening and the reporting information include: Stored In the cabinet, the user fails to take it out within the time limit, and the package needs to be recycled; whether it supports the package for UAV transportation, the package information data supports UAV transportation, indicating that the volume and shape of the package are suitable for UAV transportation; according to The current maximum weight of the drone obtained at the time of delivery, and the package that is less than the maximum loadable weight of the unmanned person is screened; the information reported to the server includes the barcode, order number, weight of all packages that meet the recycling conditions, and whether it supports drone transportation, etc.; The information of the drone to be received includes the drone number, remaining power, and the current maximum weight that can be loaded. These factors will have a certain impact on the choice of server.

In fact, in a practical example of this embodiment, the package that needs to be recycled by the drone is confirmed through the smart locker; the package is transported from the storage space to the transfer unit, and the transfer unit transports the package to the parking platform (delivery platform) , and obtained by the drone; the parking platform completes the drone take-off preparation, and informs the drone that the recovery is successful and can leave; finally report to the server to notify the successful recovery of the package.

Specifically, when the drone is on standby after delivering the package, the terminal (smart locker or related software running in it) traverses and filters the packages that need to be recovered by the drone, and picks up the stranded package according to whether there is a user overdue. , Whether the package can be transported by the drone, whether it is less than the current maximum load of the unmanned person, etc., if there is no matching package to be recycled, the fixed drone will be released, and no one can leave. Report the selected data to the server for judgment, and the server will specify the package to be recycled according to different policy configurations.

If the server notifies that the package does not need to be recovered, release the fixed drone and notify that no one can leave.

If the server notifies that the package needs to be recycled, the standby drone is notified that the package needs to be recycled.

Then, the terminal sends an instruction to call the package delivery component (ie, the transfer unit) to the designated storage space and waits for the device to complete the execution of the instruction to reply. If the instruction reply is abnormal or the response timed out, the UAV will stop the process of recycling the package, and notify the UAV that the recycling fails. Leave. Mark the package to be recycled as a recycling failure and report it to the server, and report the mechanical failure of the package delivery module.

After the above steps are performed, the terminal sends an instruction to call the infrared detector of the express cabinet to detect whether the item exists. If it exists, go to the next step. If it does not exist, stop the process of recycling the package by the drone, and notify the drone that it can leave if it fails to recover. The package to be recycled is marked as a failure to be recycled and reported to the server.

After that, the terminal sends an instruction to start the conveyor belt in the storage space to send the package to the conveying module stage, and wait for the device to complete the execution of the instruction reply. If the instruction reply is abnormal or the response timed out, the drone will stop the process of recycling the package, and notify no If the human-machine recovery fails, you can leave, and mark the package to be recovered as an abnormal recovery state and report it to the server. At the same time, report the mechanical failure of the express cabinet compartment module.

When the conveyor belt in the storage space completes the response, the terminal will call the infrared port again to detect whether the item has left. If it leaves, go to the next step. Otherwise, continue to return to call the conveyor belt in the storage space to convey the package. After three executions, the package is still wrapped. If it still fails to leave, the drone will stop the process of recycling the package, notify the drone that the recovery fails to leave, and mark the package to be recycled as a recycling abnormal state and report it to the server.

The terminal sends an instruction to call the infrared item detection unit of the package conveying component to detect whether the item exists. If it exists, go to the next step. If it does not exist, stop the process of recycling the package by the drone, and notify the drone that the recycling fails. You can leave and will be recycled. The package is marked as being recycled and the abnormal status is reported to the server.

The terminal sends a command to start the package delivery group device to deliver the package to the parking platform, and wait for the device to complete the command to reply. If the command reply is abnormal or the response timed out, the drone will stop the process of recycling the package, and notify the drone that the recycling fails to leave and send The package to be recycled is marked as abnormal and reported to the server, and at the same time, the mechanical failure of the storage space of the smart express cabinet is reported.

The terminal sends an instruction to notify the drone to receive the package. Since the drone has been connected to the terminal through near-field communication wifi or Bluetooth during the delivery process, there is no need to connect again, saving resources. If the drone fails to respond to the package reception, it will record the exception and report it to the server.

The terminal sends a command to reset the package delivery group device, and waits for the device to complete the command to reply. If the command reply is abnormal or the response timed out, the drone will stop the process of recycling the package, notify the drone to leave if the recycling fails, and record the abnormality and report it to the server.

The terminal sends an instruction to call the infrared object detection unit of the UAV parking platform module to detect whether the item exists. If it exists, go to the next step. If it does not exist, stop the UAV recycling package process, notify the UAV to leave if the recycling fails, and record it. An exception is reported to the server.

The terminal sends an instruction to close the entrance and exit door panels, and waits for the device to complete the execution of the instruction to reply. If the instruction reply is abnormal or a timeout response, the terminal records the abnormality and reports it to the server.

The terminal sends an instruction to loosen the position calibration fixing mechanism, and waits for the device to complete the execution of the instruction to reply. If the instruction reply is abnormal or a timeout response, the terminal records the abnormality and reports it to the server.

The terminal sends an instruction to notify the drone that the take-off preparation is completed, and the drone can take off at any time. Wait for the drone to respond that the package is received and take off successfully. If the drone fails to respond to take-off, it will record the abnormality and report it to the server.

The terminal sends an instruction to close the protective windshield, and waits for the device to complete the execution of the instruction to reply. If the instruction reply is abnormal or a timeout response, the terminal records the abnormality and reports it to the server.

When all the above processes are over, the drone package is successfully recovered, the terminal will mark the package information to be recovered as a successful recovery status, and report the package information including barcode, order number, package status, drone number, time and other information to the server.

The present invention also relates to a device for implementing the above method, wherein the smart locker includes a delivery platform for parking the unmanned delivery equipment, a plurality of storage spaces, and the article entry and exit passages for transferring articles to the The transfer unit of the storage space; as shown in Figure 6, the device includes a recovery package selection unit 1, a moving unit 2, a placement unit 3, and a pickup unit 4; wherein, the recovery package selection unit 1 Deliver the package, get the number of the storage space where it is located, and notify the unmanned delivery device to perform the pickup operation; the moving unit 2 is used to move the transfer unit set in the smart locker to the storage space, Controlling the storage space to move the delivered package placed in it to the transfer unit; placing unit 3 is used for the transfer unit to transport and place the delivered package on the delivery platform; pick up The unit 4 is used to make the unmanned delivery device parked at the access port to perform a pickup operation, to obtain the delivered package and leave.

In this embodiment, the recovery of the delivered package is performed on the return journey of the unmanned delivery device to the smart locker for delivery; when the unmanned delivery device delivers the package in the smart locker, the smart locker The delivery platform of the locker is opened; when the unmanned delivery device obtains the recycling package or leaves the smart locker without obtaining the recycling package, the delivery platform of the smart locker is closed.

The above-mentioned embodiments only represent several embodiments of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are specific and detailed, but should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the patent of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several modifications and improvements can also be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

A method for recovering delivered packages from a smart locker, the smart locker comprising a delivery platform for parking the unmanned delivery device, a plurality of storage spaces, and the transport of items through the item entry and exit passages The transport unit to the storage space; it is characterized in that, the method comprises the steps:

A) Select the delivered package that meets the recycling conditions, get the number of the storage space where it is located, and notify the unmanned delivery device to perform the pickup operation;

B) moving the transfer unit provided in the smart locker to the storage space, and controlling the storage space to move the delivered package placed therein to the transfer unit;

C) the transfer unit transports and places the delivered package on the delivery platform;

D) The unmanned delivery device parked at the entry and exit channel port performs a pickup operation, obtains the delivered package and leaves.
The method for recovering delivered packages from a smart locker according to claim 1, wherein the method for recovering delivered packages is performed during the return journey of the unmanned delivery device to the smart locker for delivery Execute; when the unmanned delivery device is delivering in the smart locker, the delivery platform of the smart locker is opened; the unmanned delivery device obtains the recycling package or does not obtain the recycling package and leaves the place When the smart locker is installed, the delivery platform of the smart locker is closed.
The method for recycling delivered packages from an intelligent locker according to claim 2, wherein the step A) further comprises the following steps:

A1) Traverse the delivered packages placed in the smart locker, filter out packages that meet the recycling conditions, and report their data to the server;

A2) The server selects one of the packages to be recycled this time according to the set conditions, and notifies the smart locker of the storage space number where the package is located or the server notifies the smart locker not to recycle the package;

A3) Notify the unmanned delivery device to prepare to perform a pickup operation or release the positioning device on the delivery platform, and notify the unmanned delivery device to return empty-loaded.
The method for recycling delivered packages from a smart locker according to claim 3, wherein the step B) further comprises the following steps:

B1) according to the storage space number, make the transfer unit run to the position corresponding to the storage space;

B2) Start the infrared object detection unit corresponding to the storage space to judge whether there is an item in the storage space, if not, exit this recycling; if so, start the conveyor belt in the storage space to move the item to the desired location the transfer unit;

B3) After setting the time, start the infrared object detection unit again to determine whether there is an object in the storage space, if so, exit this recycling; if not, determine that the object is transferred to the transfer unit.
The method for recycling delivered packages from an intelligent locker according to claim 4, wherein the step C) further comprises the following steps:

C1) start the infrared article detection module set on the described transfer unit, judge whether there is an article on it, if not, exit this recovery; if so, execute the next step;

C2) control the transfer unit to transport the items on it to the delivery platform;

C3) Sending an instruction to notify the unmanned delivery device to receive the recycled item.
The method for recycling delivered packages from a smart locker according to claim 5, wherein the step D) further comprises the following steps:

D1) start the infrared article detection module arranged on the delivery platform to detect whether there is an article on the delivery platform, if not, launch this recycling; if so, execute the next step;

D2) Unmanned delivery equipment loads items, and returns the loading status to the smart locker;

D3) After receiving the loading status of the unmanned mopping equipment, the smart locker determines whether the loading is successful, if so, executes the next step, if not, exits this recycling;

D4) Release the positioning device on the delivery platform, instructing the unmanned delivery device to return and report to the server that the recovery is successful this time.
The method for recycling delivered packages from a smart locker according to claim 7, wherein the withdrawing from the current recycling comprises: abandoning the current recycling, and reporting the failure of the current recycling and the failure reason code to the server; at the same time, Notify the smart locker to release the positioning device of the delivery platform, and instruct the unmanned delivery device to return empty-loaded.
The method for recovering delivered packages from a smart locker according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the unmanned delivery device comprises an unmanned rotorcraft, and the delivery platform comprises a The delivery platform on the top of the smart locker, the transfer unit is arranged inside the smart locker, behind the plurality of storage spaces; the transfer unit moves freely in vertical and horizontal directions.
A device for realizing a method for recovering delivered packages from a smart locker, the smart locker comprising a delivery platform for parking the unmanned delivery equipment, a plurality of storage spaces, and a delivery channel for storing the items by the item entry and exit passages. A transfer unit for transferring articles to the storage space; it is characterized in that, it also includes:

Recycling package selection unit: used to select the delivered package that meets the recycling conditions, get the number of the storage space where it is located, and notify the unmanned delivery device to perform the pickup operation;

Moving unit: used to move the transfer unit provided in the smart locker to the storage space, and control the storage space to move the delivered package placed therein to the transfer unit;

Placement unit: used to make the transfer unit transport and place the delivered package on the delivery platform;

Pick-up unit: used to make the unmanned delivery device parked at the access port to perform a pick-up operation, obtain the delivered package and leave.
The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the method of recycling the delivered package is performed on the return journey of the unmanned delivery device to the smart locker for delivery; When the smart locker is delivered, the delivery platform of the smart locker is opened; when the unmanned delivery device obtains the recycling package or leaves the smart locker without obtaining the recycling package, the smart locker leaves the smart locker. The delivery platform of the locker is closed.