WO2022186026A1 - ポート、移動体、複数ポート設置方法 - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to ports, mobiles, and multiple port installation methods.
- flying objects such as drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles
- multicopters do not require takeoff and landing runways like general fixed-wing aircraft, so they are relatively narrow. It can be operated on land and is suitable for delivery services such as home delivery.
- Patent Literature 1 discloses a delivery and receiving device capable of delivering and receiving packages by an aircraft by installing a package receiving device on the outer wall of a building ( For example, see Patent Document 1).
- Ports should be simple mechanisms from the viewpoint of ease of installation and cost.
- the weight of the load-receiving portion of the port supported by the rotating portion is raised or lowered, so the required force becomes stronger. , the structure can be complicated.
- one object of the present disclosure is to provide a compact port that has a simple mechanism, reduces costs, and can improve reliability when receiving goods.
- a port or the like characterized by having a load-receiving portion that rotates around a rotation axis that extends at least in the vertical direction.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of a pivot port according to the present disclosure
- 2 is a side view of the pivot port of FIG. 1
- FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic top view of one configuration of a pivot port according to the present disclosure
- 4 is a side view of the pivot port of FIG. 3
- FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of an aircraft according to the present disclosure
- FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram of the flying object of FIG. 5 when moving forward
- 6 is a top view of the aircraft of FIG. 5
- FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the aircraft of FIG. 1
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an airflow colliding with a structure
- FIG. 3 is a top view of a pivot port in standby mode according to the present disclosure
- FIG. 11 is a top view of the rotating port of FIG. 10 in the middle of shifting to a receiving mode;
- FIG. 11 is a top view of the pivot port of FIG. 10 in a load receiving mode;
- FIG. 4 is a side view of a configuration in which the flying object is suspended from the mounting portion;
- FIG. 14 is a view when the aircraft of FIG. 13 lowers the mounting portion; 14 is another view when the aircraft of FIG. 13 lowers the mounting portion;
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged front view of the mounting portion of FIG. 13 reaching the vicinity of the port;
- FIG. FIG. 14 is a view when the loading section of FIG. 13 releases the load;
- Figure 14 is a view after the loading section of Figure 13 has finished unloading;
- FIG. 14 is a view when the port of FIG.
- FIG. 20 is a top view of the port of FIG. 19;
- FIG. 4 is a side view showing an example configuration of a port according to the present disclosure;
- FIG. 22 is a view of the port of FIG. 21 when the string has been cut;
- FIG. 4 is a top view of a port having an elevator function according to the present disclosure;
- Figure 24 is a side view of the port of Figure 23 as the elevator descends;
- FIG. 2 is a top view of an example configuration of a port according to the present disclosure;
- FIG. 4 is another top view of an example port configuration according to the present disclosure;
- FIG. 4B is a top view of the port according to the present disclosure when it is mobile;
- Figure 28 is a side view of the port of Figure 27;
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of installation positions of ports in a structure in which a plurality of living rooms are provided according to the present disclosure
- FIG. 10 is a top view of a port connected to a rail according to the present disclosure
- 31 is a side view of the port of FIG. 30;
- FIG. 10 is a top view of a port connected to a rail according to the present disclosure
- 31 is a side view of the port of FIG. 30;
- a port or the like according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has the following configuration.
- [Item 1] A port having a load-receiving portion that rotates around a rotation axis that extends at least in a vertical direction, The port, wherein the load receiving section rotates while switching between a load receiving mode and a standby mode based on a control signal from the outside.
- [Item 2] A port according to item 1, wherein the control signal is a control signal transmitted from a mounting portion suspended from an aircraft.
- the control signal is a control signal transmitted from another port.
- [Item 4] The port of item 1, wherein the control signal is a control signal transmitted from an air vehicle.
- a port according to item 1 wherein the control signal is a control signal transmitted from a management server that manages delivery.
- the control signal is a control signal transmitted from a management server that manages delivery.
- the load receiving portion is connected to the pivot shaft via an elongated support portion.
- the length of the elongated support is greater than or equal to the length of the load-receiving portion in the extending direction of the support.
- the support has a telescoping mechanism.
- [Item 10] a holding mechanism that holds a string-shaped member that suspends the load or the mounting portion from the aircraft; 10. The port of any one of items 1 to 9, further comprising a cutting mechanism that cuts the cord-like member.
- a mobile body comprising a port according to any one of items 1-10.
- the cargo receiving section includes a port that rotates while switching between a cargo receiving mode and a standby mode based on a control signal from the outside.
- a multiple port installation method for arranging ports in predetermined multiple rooms of a building comprising: the port has a load-receiving portion that rotates around a rotation axis that extends at least in the vertical direction; The load receiving section rotates by switching between a load receiving mode and a standby mode based on a control signal from the outside, A method of installing a plurality of ports, wherein in living rooms that are vertically adjacent to each other, each of the ports is arranged such that the positions of the X coordinates are shifted when viewed from above.
- Ports which are one of the destinations of flying objects, have been known as well-known technologies, such as pads and ports installed on the ground and rooftops, and ports installed in windows and balconies of buildings. In houses and facilities with gardens, it is easy to provide a port on the premises. However, if there is not enough space to install a port on the ground, or if you do not have land on the ground (for example, an apartment room on the second floor or higher, an office in a building, etc.) , windows, balconies, etc., and a compact port is desired.
- the port 30 in the present disclosure includes a cargo receiving portion 31 that receives the aircraft 100 when it lands or connects, or when only the cargo 11 is grounded or connected, and It consists of a rotating portion 33 for rotating the load receiving portion.
- the port 30 is desirably provided at a position that is easily accessible from above the structure 200 , such as the balcony 210 , veranda, window, outer wall, roof, bridge, or tower of the structure 200 .
- the port 30 may be movable for temporary use, or it may be fixed to the structure to reduce the likelihood of tipping or the like and improve reliability.
- the support portion 32 may be provided to connect and support the load receiving portion and the rotating portion.
- the rotation axis of the rotation portion 33 extends in a direction including at least more components in the Z direction than in the X and Y directions (that is, the angle between the rotation axis and the vertical Z axis is
- the rotation axis is extended so as to be smaller than the angle between the driving axis and the horizontal X-axis or Y-axis). Therefore, it is possible to rotate with a small force.
- the extension direction of the rotation shaft is substantially the same as the vertical direction, which is the direction of the load applied to the port 30 by the rising air current, the load of the aircraft and the cargo, the load is greatly reduced.
- a port 30 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is used in combination with an air vehicle 100, as shown in FIGS.
- the aircraft 100 may be configured to be capable of loading a package 11 to be delivered.
- the flying object 100 takes off from the takeoff point and flies to the destination. After reaching the destination, the aircraft lands at port 30 or unloads the cargo to complete the delivery. The flying object 100 that has detached the cargo moves toward another destination.
- an aircraft 100 has at least a main body 10, a plurality of rotors comprising a propeller 110 and a motor 111, a motor mount supporting the rotors, and a motor mount. It preferably has a flight section including elements such as the frame 120 and carries energy (eg, secondary battery, fuel cell, fossil fuel, etc.) to operate them.
- energy eg, secondary battery, fuel cell, fossil fuel, etc.
- the illustrated flying object 100 is drawn in a simplified manner in order to facilitate the description of the structure of the present disclosure, and detailed configurations such as a control unit, for example, are not illustrated.
- the flying object 100 advances in the direction of arrow D (-Y direction) in the drawing (details will be described later).
- Forward/backward direction +Y direction and -Y direction
- Vertical direction or vertical direction
- Left/right direction or horizontal direction
- the propeller 110 rotates by receiving the output from the motor 111 . Rotation of the propeller 110 generates a propulsive force for taking off, moving, and landing the aircraft 100 from the starting point.
- the propeller 110 can rotate rightward, stop, and rotate leftward.
- the propeller 110 of the flying object of the present invention has one or more blades. Any number of blades (rotors) may be used (eg, 1, 2, 3, 4, or more blades). Also, the vane shape can be any shape, such as flat, curved, twisted, tapered, or combinations thereof. It should be noted that the shape of the wing can be changed (for example, stretched, folded, bent, etc.). The vanes may be symmetrical (having identical upper and lower surfaces) or asymmetrical (having differently shaped upper and lower surfaces). The airfoil, wing, or airfoil can be formed into a geometry suitable for generating dynamic aerodynamic forces (eg, lift, thrust) as the airfoil is moved through the air. The geometry of the blades can be selected to optimize the dynamic air properties of the blades, such as increasing lift and thrust and reducing drag.
- the geometry of the blades can be selected to optimize the dynamic air properties of the blades, such as increasing lift and thrust and reducing drag.
- the propellers provided in the flying object 100 of the present invention may have fixed pitch, variable pitch, or a mixture of fixed pitch and variable pitch, but are not limited to this.
- the motor 111 causes rotation of the propeller 110, and for example the drive unit can include an electric motor or an engine.
- the vanes are drivable by a motor and rotate about the axis of rotation of the motor (eg, the longitudinal axis of the motor).
- All the blades can rotate in the same direction, and they can also rotate independently. Some of the vanes rotate in one direction and others rotate in the other direction.
- the blades can all rotate at the same number of revolutions, or can each rotate at different numbers of revolutions. The number of rotations can be determined automatically or manually based on the dimensions (eg, size, weight) and control conditions (speed, direction of movement, etc.) of the moving body.
- the flying object 100 determines the number of rotations of each motor and the flight angle according to the wind speed and direction using the flight controller 1001, ESC 112, transmitter/receiver (propo) 1006, and the like. As a result, the flying object can move such as ascending/descending, accelerating/decelerating, and changing direction.
- the flying object 100 can fly autonomously according to the route and rules set in advance or during the flight, and can fly by maneuvering using the transmitter/receiver (propo) 1006 .
- Flight controller 1001 is a so-called processing unit.
- a processing unit may have one or more processors, such as a programmable processor (eg, central processing unit (CPU)).
- the processing unit has a memory (not shown) and can access the memory.
- the memory stores logic, code, and/or program instructions executable by the processing unit to perform one or more steps.
- the memory may include, for example, removable media or external storage devices such as SD cards and random access memory (RAM).
- Data acquired from sensors 1002 may be communicated directly to and stored in memory. For example, still image/moving image data captured by a camera or the like is recorded in a built-in memory or an external memory.
- the processing unit includes a control module configured to control the state of the rotorcraft.
- the control module may adjust the spatial orientation, velocity, and/or acceleration of a rotorcraft having six degrees of freedom (translational motions x , y , and z , and rotational motions ⁇ x, ⁇ y, and ⁇ z). control the propulsion mechanism (motor, etc.) of the rotorcraft.
- the control module can control one or more of the state of the payload, sensors.
- the processing unit can communicate with a transceiver 1005 configured to send and/or receive data from one or more external devices (eg, terminals, displays, or other remote controllers).
- Transceiver 1006 may use any suitable means of communication, such as wired or wireless communication.
- the transceiver 1005 utilizes one or more of a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), infrared, wireless, WiFi, point-to-point (P2P) networks, telecommunications networks, cloud communications, etc. can do.
- the transmitting/receiving unit 1005 transmits and/or receives one or more of data obtained by the sensors 1002, processing results generated by the processing unit, predetermined control data, user commands from a terminal or a remote controller, and the like. can be done.
- Sensors 1002 may include inertial sensors (acceleration sensors, gyro sensors), GPS sensors, proximity sensors (eg lidar), or vision/image sensors (eg cameras).
- inertial sensors acceleration sensors, gyro sensors, GPS sensors, proximity sensors (eg lidar), or vision/image sensors (eg cameras).
- the plane of rotation of the propeller 110 of the flying object 100 tilts forward toward the direction of travel during travel.
- the forward-leaning plane of rotation of propeller 110 produces upward lift and forward thrust, which propels vehicle 100 forward.
- the flying object 100 has a main body that can contain a processing unit to be mounted, a battery, a mounted object, and the like.
- the body portion is fixedly connected to the flying portion, and the attitude of the body portion changes as the attitude of the flying portion changes.
- the flight time is efficiently shortened by optimizing the shape of the main body and increasing the speed in the attitude of the aircraft 100 during cruising, which is expected to be maintained for a long time while the aircraft 100 is moving. .
- the main body has an outer skin that is strong enough to withstand flight, takeoff and landing.
- plastics, FRP, and the like are suitable as materials for the outer skin because of their rigidity and waterproofness. These materials may be the same materials as the frame 120 (including the arms) included in the flight section, or may be different materials.
- the motor mount, frame 120, and main body included in the flight section may be configured by connecting the respective parts, or may be integrally molded using a monocoque structure or integral molding. Good (for example, the motor mount and the frame 120 are integrally molded, the motor mount, the frame 120 and the main body are all integrally molded, etc.). By integrating the parts, it is possible to smooth the joints of each part, so it can be expected to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency of flying objects such as blended wing bodies and lifting bodies.
- the shape of the flying object 100 may have directivity. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the flight efficiency is improved when the nose of the aircraft 100 faces the wind, such as a streamlined main body that has less drag when the aircraft 100 is cruising in no wind. A shape that allows the
- the port 30 has at least a standby mode in which it does not receive cargo, and a cargo receiving mode in which cargo 11 is received from an aircraft 100 or the like.
- the load receiving section 31 is close to the structure 200 .
- the position is such that a person in the building can easily unload the baggage 11 placed on the baggage receiving section 31 and is less likely to be affected by the wind. More specifically, it is a position where at least a part (or all) of the load receiving part 31 enters inside a building area such as a shared part (for example, veranda or hallway) or a private part (for example, living room) of the building. obtain.
- the load receiving part 31 and the support part 32 rotate substantially horizontally due to the rotation of the rotating part 33, and the load receiving part 31 moves to a position farther from the structure than in the standby mode. More specifically, it may be a position where at least a portion (or all) of the load receiving portion 31 extends outside a building area such as a common portion or an exclusive portion of the building.
- the rotating shaft 40 included in the rotating portion 33 extends in a direction including at least the Z-axis component (more preferably, in a direction including a large amount of the Z-axis component), so that the load receiving portion 31 and the support portion 32 can rotate. do.
- Rotation may be performed manually or automatically using a hand-cranked handle, an electric motor, an engine, or the like.
- a control device (not shown) is provided in the port 30, and based on the delivery information such as the scheduled arrival time of the flying object and signs of approaching, and the rotation instruction signal from the flying object 100, at a predetermined timing. It rotates and receives cargo.
- the switching between the standby mode and the cargo receiving mode and the operation of the fall prevention member 34 can be performed by ) 11, controlled by an instruction signal from a processing unit provided by one of the external control devices.
- the content of operation control of the port 30 may be determined by the type of request signal that each communicates.
- the load receiving portion 31 in the load receiving mode should be more distant in the outward direction than the strong wind flow.
- the support portion 32 becomes longer.
- An optimum configuration can be determined based on the strength and manufacturing cost of the support portion 32, the area of the balcony and window, and the like.
- the support portion 32 may have a length equal to or greater than the length of the load receiving portion 31 in the extending direction of the support portion 32 , or may be twice or more the length of the load receiving portion 31 .
- the support section 32 may be provided with a telescopic mechanism so that it can be further extended after being rotated when shifting to the load receiving mode. This makes it possible to suppress expansion of the port size in the standby mode while increasing the distance between the structure 200 and the load receiving section 31 in the load receiving mode.
- the expansion/contraction mechanism may be any structure that can support the load, etc. applied to the load receiving portion 31, and preferably has a structure that enables expansion and contraction in a short period of time. Examples include, but are not limited to, a rod system using pipes of different diameters, a multi-joint link mechanism, and a plate-like member sliding on rails.
- the width (short side) of the support portion 32 provided in the port 30 is shorter than the width (short side) of the load receiving portion 31 when viewed from above.
- updrafts can occur on the walls, and the airflows flow along the walls.
- the width of the support portion 32 is large, the airflow will inevitably follow the side surface of the support portion, and there is a possibility that an upward airflow will flow up to the load receiving portion 31 . In this case, even if the load-receiving portion 31 is separated from the wall surface, the effects of rising air currents and the like may not be sufficiently reduced.
- the load receiving portion 31 When the load receiving portion 31 has a shape in which the load 11 can be placed, it is desirable to have a function to prevent the placed load 11 from being moved or dropped by wind or the like.
- Configuration examples of the load receiving portion 31 are enumerated and described below.
- a movable wall or fence is provided around the load receiving section 31 .
- the floor surface of the load receiving section 31 is stepped or sloped.
- (4) Temporarily fix it using magnetic attachment, adhesive, hook-and-loop fastener, or the like.
- Permanent walls and fences are provided around the load receiving section 31 . As shown in FIGS.
- the load receiving section 31 may have a flat surface shape on which the flying object 100 can land and the load 11 can be placed, or it can be equipped with an arm for receiving the load, a robot hand, or the like. good.
- a string-like member 20 for example, a long flexible material such as a wire, an electric wire, a fishing line, a rope, a tape, etc.
- a holding mechanism 35 for gripping and holding the baggage 11 and the string-like member 20 is provided, and a cutting mechanism 36 for the string-like member 20 is provided above the holding mechanism 35, thereby enabling the flight.
- the holding mechanism 35 for holding the string-like member is provided below the cutting mechanism for the string-like member 20, but the arrangement of the cutting mechanism and the holding mechanism is not limited to this.
- the port 30 may have a function (e.g., elevator, conveyor, etc.) to pull in the cargo inside the balcony or inside the living room after receiving the cargo 11. .
- a function e.g., elevator, conveyor, etc.
- This not only prevents the loss of received packages, but also makes them easier to access for those in the building.
- the cargo receiving section 31 becomes ready for receiving cargo again, thereby improving the efficiency of receiving cargo.
- the support part 32 should be strong enough to withstand the weight applied by placing the luggage 11 or the like and the pressure applied by the wind blowing in the surroundings.
- a suitable configuration is selected according to the weight of the load to be received and the conditions of the installation site. For example, when using a plate-like member, it is possible to reduce the pressure received by the wind by making a plurality of holes in the member to create places for air to pass through.
- the cross-sectional shape of the pipes is not a perfect circle, but an ellipse or a symmetrical wing shape to reduce the pressure received from the wind from a certain direction. be able to.
- the configuration of the support section, load receiving section, and port by using shapes and materials that are less likely to be adversely affected by external influences (especially wind and rain), maintenance costs are reduced and service life is increased. It is desirable to make it possible.
- the members, columns, beams, etc. of the structure are determined according to the required strength.
- an existing building such as an apartment, a house, a hotel, etc.
- the strength is insufficient, it must be connected to a high-strength structure such as a pillar.
- the port 30 may be either not fixed to the structure 200 or may be easily detachable so that it can be used temporarily.
- the rotating part 33 is connected to a heavy object that can withstand the weight of the flying object 100 and the load 11, such as a concrete or metal pole base
- the structure It is possible to use the port even if it is not connected to the
- it since it can be installed and removed by people or heavy equipment such as cranes, it is suitable for ports intended for short-term use.
- Pole bases that can be used to temporarily use the port 30 include those made of iron or concrete, such as those used for installing signboards and clotheslines, and tanks used for installing flags, parasols, and the like. There are those with attachments and those with driven piles. If the cargo or flying object to be delivered is lightweight, the pole stand itself can be made of a lightweight material such as the latter, making it easier to carry. In , it is desirable to use a heavy pole base like the former. As shown in FIG. 25, the port 30 may be such that a pole platform is provided at the corner of the balcony 210 and the pivoting part 33 is provided on the pole platform. Also, as shown in FIG. 26, the port 30 is such that a pole-shaped structure provided outside the balcony 210 is used as a pole stand, and a rotating portion 33 is provided at the end of the structure. good too.
- Ports that can be relocated can be installed on balconies or windows of private homes, making it possible to use them without refurbishing the building.
- places that are only used for a certain period of time campsites, beach houses, tourist spots, event venues, etc.
- Prevention of mischief by a third party can be expected.
- the movable body to which the rotating portion 33 is connected as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 may be movable only within a predetermined range, or its movement may be unlimited. For example, if the outer wall of an apartment building can be moved on rails using pulleys, etc., one port can receive packages from multiple rooms at different times. number can be reduced.
- the pick-up time and the like can be set within the village, and at a specific time. By receiving goods in a predetermined area, there is no need to provide multiple permanent ports.
- the load receiving part 31 provided in the port 30 is provided at a certain distance or more from the structure 200 from the viewpoint of the influence of the rising air current.
- the support portion 32 has a small area or a shape with low resistance against the wind from a predetermined direction.
- a plurality of ports 30 may be provided for one structure 200 such as an apartment building or building. For example, if one port is provided in each window or balcony of each living room having an opening, each room user can have a dedicated port. Compared to the case where the same port is used in turn for the baggage 11 received by the users of different rooms, the waiting time is shortened and the unloading waiting time of the aircraft 100 coming to deliver the baggage 11 is reduced. It is expected that the delivery efficiency will be improved and the energy consumption of the aircraft will be reduced.
- the plurality of ports 30 be arranged with their X coordinates shifted in vertically adjacent rooms. For example, from the top floor, every other room is placed on the left end of the balcony, and from the floor immediately below the top floor, every other room is placed on the right end of the balcony. are staggered from left to right. That is, in the structure 200, it is preferable that the positions of the X coordinates of the ports 30 are shifted between the living rooms on the upper floor and the living rooms on the lower floor when the structure 200 is viewed from above. For example, as shown in FIG.
- ports 30A, 30B, and 30C provided in living rooms 300A, 300B, and 300C arranged vertically in the structure 200 are provided so that the installation positions of the upper floor and the lower floor are staggered in the X coordinate. be done. If the port 30 is provided in the structure 200 such that the X coordinates are the same or located close to each other, when the port of the living room on the upper floor and the port of the living room on the lower floor receive cargo at the same time, the port of the living room on the upper floor can be used. can be an obstacle for delivery to the downstairs room port. Therefore, by arranging the port 30 as shown in FIG. 29, the port of the living room on the upper floor is less likely to be an obstacle to the delivery to the port of the living room on the lower floor.
- each port can be placed at the left end of each balcony to keep them at a certain distance.
- the use and deployment of the ports may be controlled. For example, when a port located on a floor above the port to receive cargo is in use (receive mode), the aircraft 100 does not start receiving cargo, and the aircraft 100 waits for take-off time itself. By delaying , the aircraft used for delivery to each port can fly and unload in a state with few obstacles. In addition, even in the case where the load 11 descends from the aircraft by letting out the string member 20, the load 11 and the string member 20 can be prevented from contacting or entangling with the port on the upper floor.
- Port deployment control may be performed by managing a plurality of delivery schedules through communication from the entire delivery system, or by sending signals from the aircraft 100 or loading section (package) 11 approaching the port 30 to the port side. may be transmitted and controlled.
- the ports 30 communicate with each other to share the usage status and to issue control instructions to the ports downstairs, part of the control can be completed within the structure.
- a substitute port may be set in advance on the roof, in an empty room, or in the janitor's office, and the goods may be received by the substitute.
- a sensor such as an anemometer or environmental information such as weather information.
- port in standby mode When a signal requesting landing is received from an external aircraft in flight, ports that are not in use or that are not scheduled to receive cargo are deployed to cargo receiving mode.
- the deployment position is controlled to minimize the shadow.
- the rotating section 33 may be connected to a moving object (vehicle, ship, railroad, etc.).
- the mobile body 300 may be movable only within a predetermined range, or its movement may be unlimited.
- Ports can be provided at more suitable positions in the horizontal and vertical directions.
- FIGS. 27 and 28 in the case of connecting to a moving body having a self-propelled means such as a vehicle or a ship, a member such as a rail is not installed in advance or is installed. Ports can be used even in difficult locations. Even in the case of providing such a movable body that can move freely, the port provided with the rotating portion 33 requires less space for rotation and rotation, compared to the case where the moving body itself changes direction. It is expected that the time required for
- the port 30 of the second embodiment separates the vicinity of the load receiving portion 31, to which the aircraft 100 actually approaches, from the vicinity of the rotating portion 33, to which the port is installed, by the rotating portion 33. Unloading and takeoff and landing of the aircraft are performed in this state. For example, when performing work involving takeoff and landing of an aircraft on a bridge, a takeoff and landing port must be provided on the bridge (road, etc.), which requires a lot of space, and the propeller rotates to the surrounding people. A flying object may approach.
- the load receiving part 31 where the flying object actually takes off and lands can protrude into the air outside the bridge, so that the distance between the person and the flying object is further increased. In addition, it can be expected to reduce the area occupied by the port on the bridge.
- Ports 30 according to embodiments of the present disclosure are also used in combination with an air vehicle 100, as shown in FIGS. 1-4.
- the flying object may be equipped with a camera, a sound collecting device, sensors, a granule spraying device, a liquid spraying device, an inspection device such as a hammering test, and a work unit such as a robot hand or a tool that performs a predetermined work.
- these payloads can be connected via one or more axes so that they can be displaced independently of the vehicle.
- the configuration of the aircraft in each embodiment can be implemented by combining a plurality of configurations. It is desirable to consider a suitable configuration according to the cost of manufacturing the flying object and the environment and characteristics of the place where the flying object is operated.
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Description
[項目1]
少なくとも鉛直方向に延伸する回動軸を中心に回動する荷受け部を有するポートであって、
前記荷受け部は、外部からの制御信号に基づき、荷受けモードと待機モードとを切り替えて回動する、ポート。
[項目2]
前記制御信号は、飛行体から吊り下げられる搭載部から送信された制御信号である、項目1に記載のポート。
[項目3]
前記制御信号は、他のポートから送信された制御信号である、項目1に記載のポート。
[項目4]
前記制御信号は、飛行体から送信された制御信号である、項目1に記載のポート。
[項目5]
前記制御信号は、配送を管理する管理サーバから送信された制御信号である、項目1に記載のポート。
[項目6]
前記荷受け部は、長尺状の支持部を介して回動軸に接続されている、項目1ないし5のいずれかに記載のポート。
[項目7]
前記長尺状の支持部の長さは、当該支持部の延伸方向において前記荷受け部の長さ以上の長さである、項目6に記載のポート。
[項目8]
前記支持部は、伸縮機構を有する、項目6に記載のポート。
[項目9]
前記荷受け部は、落下防止部材を有する、項目1ないし8のいずれかに記載のポート。
[項目10]
飛行体から荷物または搭載部を吊る紐状部材を保持する保持機構と、
前記紐状部材を切断する切断機構と、をさらに備える、項目1ないし9のいずれかに記載のポート。
[項目11]
項目1ないし10のいずれかに記載のポートを備える移動体。
[項目12]
項目1ないし10のいずれかに記載のポートを建築物の所定の複数の居室に配置するための複数ポート設置方法であって、
上下に隣接する居室においては、前記ポートの各々は、上側から見た場合にX座標の位置をずらして配置される、複数のポート設置方法。
[項目13]
少なくとも鉛直方向に延伸する回動軸を中心に回動する荷受け部を有し、
前記荷受け部は、外部からの制御信号に基づき、荷受けモードと待機モードとを切り替えて回動するポートを備える移動体。
[項目14]
ポートを建築物の所定の複数の居室に配置するための複数ポート設置方法であって、
前記ポートは、少なくとも鉛直方向に延伸する回動軸を中心に回動する荷受け部を有し、
前記荷受け部は、外部からの制御信号に基づき、荷受けモードと待機モードとを切り替えて回動するものであり、
上下に隣接する居室においては、前記ポートの各々は、上側から見た場合にX座標の位置をずらして配置される、複数のポート設置方法。
以下、本開示の実施の形態によるポートについて、図面を参照しながら説明する。
(1)荷受け部31の周囲に可動式の壁や柵を設ける。
(2)荷受け部31の床面に段差や傾斜をつける。
(3)負圧により吸引する。
(4)磁着や粘着、面ファスナー等を利用して一時的に固定する。
(5)荷受け部31の周囲に常設の壁や柵を設ける。
図16-図20のように、柵や壁などの落下防止部材34を備える場合には、落下防止部材34が常に高く設けられていると飛行体100の着陸動作や荷物11を置く動作の障害となる可能性があるため、伸縮や開閉などの機構を用いて、平面より上方に伸びる長さを調整できることが望ましい。また、短い距離を落下させてよい荷物の場合には、落下防止部材34を可動させず、囲まれた空間に落下させるものとしてもよい。
(1)特定のポートの荷受け数が過剰となった場合に、他の空きポートが代理に荷受けを行う。もしくは、事前に屋上や空室、管理人室などに代理ポートを設定して代理に荷受けを行ってもよい。
(2)火災等の緊急時に、管理サーバで制御する、または、緊急時にポートと直接通信をする通信機を備えるなどしてポートの荷受けを一律に停止する。
(3)緊急地震速報や、局地的な強風、ダウンバーストなどの、飛行体100やポート30に危険が生じる可能性がある事象を風速計などのセンサや天気情報等の環境情報により検知した場合に、ポートを待機モードとする。
(4)飛行中の外部飛行体から、着陸を要求する信号を受信した場合に、使用中でないポートや、荷受け予定のないポートを荷受けモードに展開する。
(5)飛行体の障害や荷物の切り離しミスなどにより、荷受けが予定通り行われなかった場合にも、経過時間等が閾値を超えた場合、荷受けモードから待機モードへと移行する。
(6)荷受けモード時、太陽の位置により、階下や隣接の部屋にポートの影がかかる場合に、影が最小限となる位置に展開位置の制御を行う。
本開示による第2の実施の形態の詳細において、第1の実施の形態と重複する構成要素は同様の動作を行うので、再度の説明は省略する。
11 搭載物、荷物
12 搭載物保持機構
13 回転翼部
20 紐状部材
21 ウインチ
30 ポート
31 荷受け部
32 支持部
33 回動部
34 落下防止部材
35 保持機構
36 切断機構
40 回動軸
100 飛行体
110a~110e プロペラ
111a~111e モータ
200 構造物
210 バルコニー
300 移動体
310 レール
Claims (12)
- 少なくとも鉛直方向に延伸する回動軸を中心に回動する荷受け部を有するポートであって、
前記荷受け部は、外部からの制御信号に基づき、荷受けモードと待機モードとを切り替えて回動する、ポート。 - 前記制御信号は、飛行体から吊り下げられる搭載部から送信された制御信号である、請求項1に記載のポート。
- 前記制御信号は、他のポートから送信された制御信号である、請求項1に記載のポート。
- 前記制御信号は、飛行体から送信された制御信号である、請求項1に記載のポート。
- 前記制御信号は、配送を管理する管理サーバから送信された制御信号である、請求項1に記載のポート。
- 前記荷受け部は、長尺状の支持部を介して回動軸に接続されている、請求項1ないし5のいずれかに記載のポート。
- 前記長尺状の支持部の長さは、当該支持部の延伸方向において前記荷受け部の長さ以上の長さである、請求項6に記載のポート。
- 前記支持部は、伸縮機構を有する、請求項6に記載のポート。
- 前記荷受け部は、落下防止部材を有する、請求項1ないし8のいずれかに記載のポート。
- 飛行体から荷物または搭載部を吊る紐状部材を保持する保持機構と、
前記紐状部材を切断する切断機構と、をさらに備える、請求項1ないし9のいずれかに記載のポート。 - 請求項1ないし10のいずれかに記載のポートを備える移動体。
- 請求項1ないし10のいずれかに記載のポートを建築物の所定の複数の居室に配置するための複数のポート設置方法であって、
上下に隣接する居室においては、前記ポートの各々は、上側から見た場合にX座標の位置をずらして配置される、複数のポート設置方法。
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