WO2023281315A1 - Systèmes, modules et supports de marchandises pour la manutention et le transport de marchandises et de paquets - Google Patents

Systèmes, modules et supports de marchandises pour la manutention et le transport de marchandises et de paquets Download PDF

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WO2023281315A1
WO2023281315A1 PCT/IB2022/000472 IB2022000472W WO2023281315A1 WO 2023281315 A1 WO2023281315 A1 WO 2023281315A1 IB 2022000472 W IB2022000472 W IB 2022000472W WO 2023281315 A1 WO2023281315 A1 WO 2023281315A1
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  • the invention relates to a module and goods carrier for handling and transporting goods and in particular packages. It also applies to systems for using modules and goods carriers.
  • packages are usually referred to below as goods to be transported.
  • the invention does not only relate to the transport of packages, but also to all other unpackaged and packaged goods that can be transported with systems, modules and goods carriers according to the invention.
  • the invention is based on the object of reducing the required size of vehicles, making the transport and delivery of parcels more efficient and enabling more customers to collect them from a parcel machine.
  • the object is achieved through the use of transport modules according to the invention, each of which consists of a shelf body, shelves or shelf inserts, and at least one closure.
  • box-shaped shelf inserts of different sizes open to the removal side, are used, which are placed one above the other and optionally on rails in a shelf body. Parcels can then be inserted into the shelf inserts before or after they are inserted.
  • the insertion of shelf inserts and the insertion of packages can be done manually, but also by machine.
  • the invention provides for the dimensions of the packages to be transported to be recorded, preferably automatically, beforehand, so that the appropriate shelf inserts are used in each case and the available space of the module is used in the best possible way. It is also planned to take other parameters into account when filling modules, such as the desired place and time of delivery or collection as well as the expected location or the expected route.
  • the coding of the packets must also be recorded so that it is known which packet is where in the respective module.
  • several packages can be combined in one shelf insert, provided they all have the same recipient.
  • a fastening or locking device for example a screw connection, clamping, latching or locking.
  • modules according to the invention are flexible use of modules with shelf inserts of different sizes.
  • the flexible use of modules with shelf inserts of different sizes is a significant improvement over parcel machines in terms of space requirements, and as described below, allows modules according to the invention to be used in different systems and areas.
  • box-shaped shelf inserts according to the invention can be foldable in order to require less storage space, the use of standardized shelf inserts of different sizes is rather inflexible, does not make optimal use of the available space and is complicated to handle.
  • the shelf body is therefore provided with rails, and plates, referred to below as trays, are used as shelf inserts.
  • the trays can be pushed into the rails of the module and packages can be placed on them.
  • this structure is similar to an approach to the design of transport and/or storage boxes, which is described in DE 8202926 U1, but differs in the closure described below, which makes it possible for only individual trays to be accessible.
  • the trays can be provided with a safety device, for example a peripheral edge, according to the invention.
  • a safety device for example a peripheral edge
  • This also makes it possible to use trays to transport packages outside of modules.
  • Parcels can then, for example, be placed on trays, transported through a sorting system and inserted into rack bodies, and they can also be removed from trays if they come, for example, already in modules from another sorting system or from a sender. It is understandable that the trays can also be handled automatically. Trays can also be provided with transponders so that labels on packages lying on them no longer have to be optically scanned in sorting systems after they have been assigned once.
  • a locking device according to any prior art is provided, as described for the box-shaped inserts.
  • a gravity-actuated latch is used, which can be located on the shelf body or trays. By turning a module with empty trays over, they can then be easily removed.
  • the regalia/body can be symmetrical not only on a vertical plane, but also on a horizontal plane. Then a shelf body that has been turned over to remove trays can be used again directly for filling with new trays. Trays can also be fixed with a lock and prevented from falling out.
  • the closure can be configured to move a pivoting front edge of a tray so that it can fold down to remove a package and facilitate accessibility to the package.
  • packages are also secured by a narrow grid of the rails in the rack body, since these are then also guided over trays above them and can therefore not or hardly tip over.
  • it can be disadvantageous that small packages in particular are difficult to access when they are removed if they slide away from the removal side on the tray.
  • trays with an optionally foldable edge on their underside which prevents a small package underneath from slipping too far away from the removal side.
  • a movable solution is possible, for example a spring-loaded slide that is integrated into the module or the tray and moves the packages to the removal side.
  • trays with an additional stop so that they can be pulled out of the module a little before packages are removed.
  • the additional stop can also be spring-loaded so that trays that have been pulled out are automatically pulled back into their starting position after the packages have been removed.
  • modules As a further configuration of modules according to the invention, provision is made for them to be provided with vertically movable shelves.
  • the shelves can be installed in the shelf body, or they can be designed as previously described, removable trays for which the shelf body is provided with movable rails.
  • the design can be based on any prior art, for example by moving the shelves individually using a ball screw or by lifting the shelves with grippers.
  • the shelf body When using a gripper and trays, the shelf body can also be designed without any rails, so that these rest on the package underneath. It then only has to be prevented by appropriate design that trays can tip over on narrow packages, for example by using packages according to size in modules.
  • shelves may have a front edge that extends vertically up, down, or both. This allows packages to be additionally secured. Furthermore, the vertically movable shelves can also be tiltable in order to allow packages to slide towards the removal side before removal.
  • modules are used for internal transport and are protected from the weather, the only thing that needs to be done with the closure is to ensure that no packages or trays fall out unintentionally. This can be achieved, for example, with a movable grille, roller shutter or net.
  • the closure can open automatically and the removal position can be marked optically, for example by appropriate lighting (so-called pic to light).
  • the module can also be equipped with sensors that confirm the removal and then automatically close the module.
  • modules are also exposed to the weather, for example because they are used as a parcel machine, the closure must also offer protection from the weather and it must be ensured that only the desired removal position is accessible. This can be achieved, especially with box-shaped shelf inserts, by using doors whose size corresponds to the smallest format of shelf inserts. With larger shelving inserts, several doors can then be opened together to allow removal.
  • closures that can preferably be displaced steplessly, for example roller shutters or sliding door elements. Both closures can initially move in front of the removal position, but continue to close it. The closures then move in such a way that one covers the upper edge of the removal position and the other the lower edge. This means that only the respective removal position is accessible and the package can be removed.
  • the locks used are designed according to the state of the art and thus protect the module from the weather and other influences such as damage.
  • modules with state-of-the-art sensors. This can be, for example, light sensors that detect damage to the module. Modules and closures can also be fitted with light barriers or force measurement sensors, for example, to ensure that the closures do not move when touched.
  • closures can be attached directly to the shelf body or to an enclosure of at least one module.
  • the power supply for moving the closures and for other functions can also be provided by an integrated battery that can be replaced if necessary, or by a mains connection.
  • modules can vary depending on use. For example, it may make sense to classify them according to delivery location, available space in the module, weight (heavy at the bottom, light at the top), size (smaller packages tend to be in the middle of the module) or barrier requirements (removal with a wheelchair). Depending on requirements, packages can also be placed in modules in different orientations, for example larger packages also on edge. Modules according to the invention can be used as part of different systems according to the invention, with functions of the modules then also being able to be transferred to the systems. For example, closures may be provided in whole or in part on a system rather than on a module, and sensors or drives may also be on the system rather than on the module.
  • the function of serving as a transfer point for automatic loading of trays and packages, if necessary, can also be transferred from a module to the system, for example if modules are permanently installed on systems and form a unit with them. This is ideal for mobile systems, for example, which can then be loaded directly on the system.
  • Modules can be used for the internal transport of packages within a company or a hall, for example by at least one module being transported by a transport vehicle, with the transport vehicle also being able to drive autonomously.
  • modules according to the invention can be provided with rails or similar fastening options according to the prior art, so that they can be transported safely and loaded and unloaded quickly.
  • Modules according to the invention can also be used in delivery vehicles.
  • a delivery vehicle can be constructed analogously to a current delivery vehicle, ie with a box-shaped structure, packages—in this case in modules—on both sides, and an aisle in the middle.
  • the modules can get into their position from the inside via the aisle, but also because the delivery vehicle is provided with openings on the outside into which the modules can be pushed.
  • a separate hold or an empty module is provided.
  • modules also allows other concepts for delivery vehicles.
  • modules can be located on the delivery vehicle in such a way that, depending on the required vehicle capacity, some or all of them are accessible from the outside.
  • the aisle inside can be omitted and the delivery vehicle becomes correspondingly narrower, which makes parking easier, especially in inner-city areas, and reduces energy consumption.
  • delivery vehicles that are accessible from the outside, often electric vehicles or bicycles, in which packages are stacked freely in the loading space, it is still possible to precisely allocate packages, which makes delivery much easier and increases loading capacity.
  • secure positioning protects packages from damage.
  • the person to be delivered is equipped with an operating device which, for example, displays optimal routes as well as the position of the next package to be removed from the vehicle.
  • a module can also be opened automatically, for example by a corresponding command on the operating device or by the operating device approaching the corresponding module or vehicle.
  • the invention provides that recipients are also informed about the position of a delivery vehicle via an operating device, sensibly their own mobile phone with a corresponding application ("app"), if it is in their vicinity, and that they can then also deliver a parcel themselves delivery vehicle can pick up or drop off, which relieves the work of the deliverer and at the same time saves recipients time if they do not want to wait for the delivery.
  • apps application
  • modules according to the invention results from the fact that they can be used individually or bundled in groups as a parcel machine.
  • the modules can be parked at designated, fixed places and picked up again or exchanged. These places can be located outdoors, similar to mailboxes. But you can also find yourself in others publicly accessible areas, for example in shops. They can also be located on houses or apartment buildings.
  • chassis can be provided with at least one fastening device such as a hasp or lock.
  • a fastening device such as a hasp or lock.
  • chassis can also be designed as trailers. They may also be street legal and parked in parking lots for motor vehicles.
  • modules can be placed very flexibly in urban areas, for example near public transport stops. Recipients can then use a corresponding function in an app through an interactive dialog, taking into account, for example, location and time information from their calendar as well as route information, roughly where and when they want to pick up a package, what the use for many recipients facilitated and the degree of utilization increased.
  • modules or chassis can be done in different ways. It is possible according to the invention, for example, for several chassis with modules to be transported on a vehicle, then set down at their destination using a crane or a ramp and finally be fastened. The vehicle can then also take empty chassis with it, so that a full chassis can take over the parking space of the empty chassis. According to the invention, individual modules can also be loaded and unloaded from a chassis, for example by means of a crane or hand truck.
  • chassis which in any case have to be equipped with a battery in order to move closures, maintain electronic communication and, if necessary, supply electricity to a display and sensors, are equipped with an electric drive. They can then be controlled by a deliverer, with several chassis being able to drive one behind the other. The deliverer can then move chassis to their position, take empty ones back with them and still deliver packages to recipients who still prefer personal delivery, possibly for an additional charge.
  • the chassis can be transported away by vehicle.
  • they can also be transported via barrier-free local public transport, for example, or as a rear part or trailer of an (electric) vehicle or bicycle.
  • the running gear of a chassis can be equipped with individual wheel steering in order to be able to park better and maneuver in a confined space. It can also be equipped with an automatic and sensor-controlled leveling system in order to be able to drive on sloping ground. Furthermore, according to the invention, the wheels can be blocked or retractable in the parking position.
  • chassis can drive autonomously. You can then drive up to a recipient's door and the recipient can collect their package there. The time of delivery can depend on the availability of recipients. Also, as previously described for delivery vehicles, recipients can be informed of the location of a truck when it is in their vicinity and they can then also pick up or drop off a package at the truck themselves.
  • the autonomous vehicle can then automatically take packages from modules as needed. It can have one or more charging boxes, and the Loading boxes can have different sizes in order to be able to move into one another if necessary—which is also possible with modules according to the invention.
  • this has the advantage that the transfer of packages can also take place fully automatically, and that the vehicle runs comparatively little empty with a corresponding density of modules.
  • the vehicle can also be an aircraft.
  • modules from several logistics companies can also be combined in one system (parcel machine, chassis). Modules, in particular with trays, also allow fully automatic pre-picking of parcels, so that parcels from several logistics companies can then be consolidated in one module.
  • vehicles and modules according to the invention can be equipped with additional functions based on any prior art, such as radio technology, a solar roof, insulation or air conditioning.
  • Mechanical and electrical components such as bolts, levers, hooks, centering devices, motors, batteries, power connections, etc.
  • FIG. 1 shows a module according to the invention with box-shaped shelf inserts of different sizes, which are open towards the removal side, and doors as a closure.
  • FIG. 2 shows a module according to the invention with trays and two roller shutters.
  • FIG. 3 shows a module according to the invention with vertically movable shelves and sliding door
  • Fig. 4 trays according to the invention with various additional functions.
  • FIG. 5 loading structures of delivery vehicles with modules according to the invention.
  • FIG. 6 shows a stationary parcel machine with modules according to the invention.
  • FIG. 7 shows a mobile parcel machine with modules according to the invention.
  • FIG. 8 shows a mobile vehicle for delivering parcels.
  • Fig. 1 shows a module (10) according to the invention with shelf body (11), box-shaped shelf inserts of different sizes (13-15) open to the removal side, doors (12) as a closure and exemplary packages in six sizes (1-6).
  • the module (10) can be seen first completely closed, then completely open, and finally in such a way that a single package (3) can be removed.
  • the box-shaped shelf inserts (13-15) have three different heights, with the height of the higher shelf inserts (14, 15) being a multiple of the flattest shelf insert (13).
  • the middle shelf insert (14) is twice the height of the shallowest shelf insert (13)
  • the tallest shelf insert (15) is three times the height.
  • the shelf inserts (13-15) are inserted and fixed one above the other and optionally on rails in the shelf body (11). The selection of the shelf inserts (13-15) depends on the previously recorded size of the packages (1-6), and the packages are selected in such a way that the available space of the module (10) is used optimally.
  • the doors (12) have the same height as the flattest shelf insert (13). Since the other shelf inserts (14, 15) are many times higher, the flattest shelf insert (13) is covered by a door (12) and the higher shelf inserts (14, 15) are covered by two or three doors (12). In the example shown, a package (3) can be removed by opening two doors (12).
  • the shelf inserts (13-15) can be foldable in order to require less storage space, and they can also be used for internal transport, for example in a sorting plant. They can be provided with transponders in order to enable precise allocation between the shelf insert (13-15) and the package (1-6) via radio signal during transport and in the module up to the point at which they are handed over to the recipient.
  • Fig. 2 shows a module (20) according to the invention with shelf body (21), trays (25), shutters (22, 23) as a closure and the same exemplary packages in six sizes (1-6).
  • the module (20) can be seen first completely closed, then completely open, and finally in such a way that a single package (3) can be removed.
  • the shelf body (21) is equipped with rails (24) into which trays (25) are inserted with a surrounding edge.
  • the spacing of the trays (25) depends on the grid of the rails (24) and the height of the packages (1-6) lying on the trays (25).
  • the peripheral edge of the trays (25) prevents packages (1-6) from having direct contact with the shelf body (21) and the rails (24), and it also prevents packages (1-6) from opening Side of the module (20) fall out or come into contact with the shutters (22, 23).
  • the small distance between trays (25) and packages (1-6) also prevents packages (1-6) from jumping too much or colliding during transport, which protects them from damage.
  • roller shutters (22, 23) To remove a package (3), the roller shutters (22, 23) first move in the closed state in front of the removal position. Then they open so wide that only the desired package (3) can be removed.
  • FIG. 3 shows a module (30) according to the invention with a shelf body (31), connected, vertically movable sliding door elements (32) as a closure, vertically movable shelves (33) and again the same exemplary packages in six sizes (1-6).
  • This module (30) can also be seen first completely closed, then completely open, and finally in such a way that a single package (3) can be removed.
  • the connected, vertically movable sliding door elements (32) When closed, the connected, vertically movable sliding door elements (32) completely cover the module (30).
  • the sliding door elements (32) In order to open the entire space of the module (30) for loading, the sliding door elements (32) would have to be pivotable like a roller shutter or over the edge of the shelf body (31) out. However, you can also first go all the way up as shown and then down so that the upper part of the module (30) can be loaded.
  • the shelves (33) are movable vertically and can be provided with a vertical edge on their front side, which projects both upwards and downwards. This allows packets (1-6) to be additionally secured. Therefore, unlike before, a single lock (32) is sufficient, since packages blocked by the edges of the shelves (33) cannot be removed.
  • a package (3) can be released for removal by vertically moving the shelves (33) above it. This makes it easily accessible.
  • a tray (40) is provided with a bevel (41) on the inside, which can also be spring-mounted.
  • the peripheral edge (42) of the tray (40) is increased accordingly. Due to the incline (41), smaller packages slide in the direction of the removal side.
  • the next tray (43) has a support surface that can be reduced.
  • the foldable edge (44) can be folded up if necessary, so that smaller packages are always on the removal side.
  • the flap may be movable to be adjustable for any size package and also spring biased to push packages towards the unloading side.
  • a tray (45) has a movably mounted edge (47) on the underside. This pushes a package underneath to the removal side. So that the tray (45) can still be easily pushed into a shelf body, the edge (47) is provided with an opening into which a latching hook (46) on the tray can latch. When the tray is pushed in and hits the back of the module, the preloaded latching hook releases the edge (47) so that it falls down. After removing the tray, the latching hook (46) engages again as soon as the tray is placed on a surface.
  • the edge (47) could also be pushed in as a component that is independent of the tray when a tray is pushed in.
  • the tray (48) shown last has a pivotable front edge (49).
  • the swiveling front edge can be folded down manually, but also automatically, for example by a mechanism integrated in a closure. This can facilitate accessibility to a package upon removal.
  • FIG. 5 shows loading structures of delivery vehicles as examples of systems with modules.
  • a loading structure (50) analogous to that of a conventional delivery vehicle can first be seen in a top view through the roof.
  • the modules (20, 29) in this example - as well as in the following - have shutters for easier identification. Since in this case only the deliverer has access to the modules, a simpler lock could also be used because only the load has to be secured during transport.
  • the loading structure (50) is box-shaped with outer walls (51) and two doors (53) at the rear end.
  • the loading structure (50) can have known additional equipment features, for example access from the driver's cab or sliding side doors.
  • the modules (20, 29) are located on both lateral outer walls (51). In the middle there is a corridor (52) through which the deliverer gets to the modules with packages.
  • the modules (20, 29) can get into position from a loading dock through the doors (53) and aisle (52).
  • separate openings in the outer walls (51) into which the modules (20, 29) can be inserted directly from the outside are also possible.
  • a separate loading space (not shown here) or a module (20, 29) without trays is provided.
  • the deliverer If the deliverer now needs a package, he enters the loading structure (50) and the corresponding module opens at the required position after a command on an operating device. This process can also run automatically, as described above, for example by taking into account the current GPS position of the vehicle.
  • the aisle (52) in the loading structure (50) is required in a conventional delivery vehicle in particular to load and unload packages and so that the deliverer can look for the respective package that he has to deliver next comfortably and independently of the weather.
  • modules according to the invention however, these activities are no longer required, since packages are bundled in modules and, if necessary, loaded automatically and the system automatically releases packages that are required and displays their position on an operating device.
  • the aisle (52) can therefore be omitted when using modules without compromising on the benefit, such as stacked filling, which makes it difficult to search for packages and encourages damage to packages.
  • This enables a narrower loading body (55), which makes parking easier, especially in inner-city areas, and reduces energy consumption.
  • the narrower loading structure (55) shown essentially consists of a frame (56) into which the same modules (20, 29) as before are inserted.
  • Modules (20, 29) can be loaded and unloaded from both sides, but it can also be done from just one side by pushing the modules through to the opposite side, and also pushing in modules from the rear analogous to conventional delivery vehicles is possible with a slightly different construction of the frame.
  • FIG. 6 shows a compact, stationary parcel machine (60) as a further system.
  • This consists of a housing (61) with a preferably touch-sensitive screen (62) and other state-of-the-art equipment features such as a barcode scanner (63) and a camera (64) for capturing QR codes and also for measuring the size of packages.
  • Such a parcel machine (60) can be located outdoors, like a mailbox. However, it can also be located in other publicly accessible areas, for example in shops. It can also be located at Fläusern or residential complexes.
  • the modules (28) in the parcel machine (60) are constructed analogously to the previous modules (20). However, they only have one roller shutter (22), while the second roller shutter (65) required for a targeted removal of packages is located on the system, in this case on the parcel machine (60). What is not shown is that drives for the roller shutters (22, 65) and other components supplied with electricity, such as sensors, are also provided in the system in this case.
  • the modules (28) are therefore technically very simple and are designed without electrical components, which makes handling and replacement easier.
  • Modules (20) that are empty or partially filled with returns can easily be exchanged for filled modules (20), for example by providing them with appropriate flakes for a handling device or by pulling them out of the housing and replacing them with a hand truck.
  • the chassis has a frame (71) for receiving the modules (20, 29) and is equipped with wheels (72).
  • the wheels (72) can be designed according to the prior art, for example with a rigid axle, pivotable, electrically steerable and/or variable in height to compensate for inclined positions, and they can be provided with a preferably electric drive.
  • a lamp post (73) for example, two locking brackets (74, 75) are provided here, which extend around the post (73).
  • the upper striker (75) supports a preferred, secure position of the chassis (70) depending on the application.
  • Other features such as power connection, screen and scanner are of course also possible with a chassis (70). The latter are not shown here because operation entirely via radio and an associated app is also possible.
  • FIG. 8 shows a mobile vehicle (80) that is smaller than a chassis (70) and is therefore more suitable, depending on the application, for delivering packages autonomously to the recipient, if necessary.
  • the vehicle has wheels (72) with all of the aforementioned functions.
  • the wheels (72) are attached to a base plate (81) in which the components required for operation such as drives, sensors, etc. can be found.
  • a height adjustment mechanism (82) is above the base plate (81) .
  • the mechanism for adjusting the height (82) are two loading boxes (83, 85), each of which is provided with movable rails (84, 86), the rails (84, 86) each having an edge on their front side as shown.
  • the closures of the loading boxes (83, 85) which can be designed analogously to the closures of modules, for example a roller shutter that moves up from below for the lower loading box (83) and a roller shutter that moves down from above for the upper loading box (85).
  • the vehicle (80) In order to remove a package from a module, the vehicle (80) first drives in front of the corresponding module and aligns itself with it, with additional positioning aids (not shown) also being able to be used.
  • the loading boxes (83, 85) are then moved to the desired height and the lock of the required loading box (83, 85) is opened, as is the lock of the module. Then the rails (84) move out as shown on the lower loading box (83).
  • the rails (84) move under the tray of the required package and the loading box (83) then moves up a little so that the edges of the rails (84) reach behind the tray. The rails then move back and take the tray with the package lying on it with it. If the module has no trays, the rails move directly under the required package, lift it up and then move back.
  • modules and charging box (83) are closed again and the vehicle can detach itself from the module and drive off.
  • modules can be filled in the same way if this makes more sense for the application than replacing complete modules.
  • a battery in a module can also be replaced in the same way if necessary.
  • the upper loading box (85) is slightly smaller than the lower loading box (83). This allows the upper loading box (85) to move into the lower loading box (83), so that the upper loading box can also take over packages or trays from low module positions.
  • the vehicle (80) would primarily be compatible with transport modules according to the invention and would contradict the unity of the invention. In addition, it can have similarities to other vehicles such as the one described in US 2020/0125110 A1. For this reason, no separate patent claims are mentioned in this regard.

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L'invention concerne des modules (20, 29) et des supports de marchandises (25) pour la manutention et le transport de marchandises et en particulier de paquets, lesquels permettent le prélèvement de paquets individuels (3). L'invention concerne en outre des systèmes d'utilisation de modules (20, 29) et de supports de marchandises (25), par exemple un automate de distribution de paquets mobile (60).
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