CN108628317A - The automatic delivery method of the automatic dispenser of article and article - Google Patents

Abstract

The present embodiments relate to technical field of electronic products, the automatic delivery method of a kind of automatic dispenser of article and article is disclosed.In the embodiment of the present invention, wheel group, magnetic induction module, avoidance detection module and wireless communication module in the automatic dispenser of article are connected to processor respectively；Wireless communication module is also communicatively coupled to server；Wheel group is mounted on the bottom of car body；Magnetic induction module is installed on the car body；Avoidance detects module installation on the car body；Wireless communication module is installed on car body；Processor is installed on car body, and the magnetic signal that the distribution information for being received according to wireless communication module, avoidance detection the module obstacle information, the magnetic induction module that generate sense, control wheel group dispenses article to be taken to dispensing address according to Distribution path.The embodiment of the present invention can in semiclosed and independent dispatching region automatic sending objects, cost of labor is greatly saved, improve dispatching region safety and order normalization.

Description

Automatic delivery device for articles and automatic delivery method for articles

technical field

The embodiments of the present invention relate to the technical field of electronic products, and in particular, to an automatic item delivery device and an item automatic delivery method.

Background technique

The existing delivery of goods is mainly carried out manually, such as takeaway delivery, and takeaway delivery staff usually deliver by riding. In various distribution areas that are independent, semi-enclosed, or have control over the entry and exit of personnel (such as in college campuses), there is a wide demand for distribution of goods (such as a large number of takeaways that need to be delivered to specific dormitory downstairs). The delivery of items in the above-mentioned delivery area (such as takeaway delivery) is usually delivered to a specific location by a takeaway delivery person carrying the takeaway by riding.

However, the inventors found that there are at least the following problems in the prior art: there is a large demand for delivery of takeaway and other items, and through manual delivery, the mobility of delivery personnel is high and the labor cost is high. In addition, the takeaway delivery trucks ride in and out of delivery areas (such as college campuses) or ride in and out of delivery areas, causing chaos in the campus, and collisions with people and cars also occur, which seriously threatens campus safety. Campus security work has caused great pressure.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an automatic item distribution device and an automatic item delivery method, which can automatically deliver items in a semi-enclosed and independent delivery area, greatly saving labor costs, and improving the safety and order of the delivery area normative.

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic distribution device for articles, including: a car body with at least one storage compartment, a processor, a wheel set, a magnetic induction module, an obstacle avoidance detection module, a wireless communication module; the wheel set, the magnetic induction module, the obstacle avoidance detection module and the wireless communication module are respectively connected to the processor; the wireless communication module is also connected to the server by communication; the The wheel set is installed on the bottom of the vehicle body; the magnetic induction module is installed on the vehicle body and is used to induce magnetic signals, and the magnetic signals are emitted by magnetic wires pre-buried in the ground to form a distribution path; The obstacle avoidance detection module is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to detect obstacles around the vehicle body and generate obstacle information; the wireless communication module is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to The server receives delivery information, and the delivery information includes at least a delivery address; the processor is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to receive the delivery information according to the wireless communication module, the obstacle avoidance detection module The generated obstacle information and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module control the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route.

The embodiment of the present invention also provides an automatic distribution method for articles, which is applied to a distribution device, and the distribution device includes a car body with at least one storage compartment, a wheel set installed at the bottom of the car body, and a A magnetic induction module for inducing magnetic signals and an obstacle avoidance detection module for detecting obstacles around the vehicle body and generating obstacle information; the automatic delivery method for items includes: receiving delivery information from a server, wherein the The delivery information includes at least a delivery address; according to the delivery information, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module, control the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route ; Wherein, the magnetic signal is emitted by the magnetic wire that is pre-buried in the ground and forms the distribution path.

Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic item distribution device, and the wheel set, the magnetic induction module, the obstacle avoidance detection module and the wireless communication module are respectively connected to the processor; the wheel set is installed At the bottom of the car body; the magnetic induction module is installed on the car body, and the magnetic signal is emitted by the magnetic wires that are pre-buried in the ground to form the distribution path. The obstacle avoidance detection module is installed on the car body, and the wireless communication module is installed on the car body. body, and is used to receive delivery information from the server; the processor is installed on the vehicle body, and is used for delivery information received by the wireless communication module, obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and magnetism sensed by the magnetic induction module. The signal controls the wheel group to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route, which replaces the manual delivery of items in the prior art in an independent, semi-enclosed or controlled delivery area, which greatly saves labor Cost, improve the safety and order of the delivery area.

In addition, it also includes a camera connected to the processor; the camera is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to capture environmental images around the vehicle body; the processor is also used to The group sends the environment image to the server, and receives the obstacle avoidance instruction fed back by the server based on the environment image by the background personnel through the wireless communication module; Combining the delivery information received, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module, control the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route , specifically: the processor is configured to receive the delivery information and the obstacle avoidance instruction received by the wireless communication module, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module, and The environmental image captured by the camera is used to control the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route. In this embodiment, when the processor cannot generate effective driving instructions based on the obstacle information (for example, when the obstacle may half surround the vehicle body), the background personnel can check the position of the obstacle according to the environmental image around the vehicle body captured by the camera And input the obstacle avoidance command, so as to assist the car body to bypass the obstacle, and further improve the delivery progress and safety.

In addition, the magnetic induction module includes two straight-going magnetic sensors and two turning magnetic sensors; the two straight-going magnetic sensors are installed on the front of the car body; the two turning magnetic sensors are respectively installed on the front of the car. on two edges perpendicular to the ground. In this embodiment, a specific structural form of the magnetic induction module is provided. During the process of going straight and turning, the car body can make judgments based on the data collected by different magnetic sensors, so as to ensure that the car body is formed according to the magnetic wire as much as possible. The delivery route is driven to reduce deviation.

In addition, the processor is also configured to send a control instruction to the server through the wireless communication module before controlling the wheel set to deliver the item to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route, for the server to send a control instruction to the server according to the delivery route. The control instruction controls the magnetic wire to emit the magnetic signal. In this embodiment, before controlling the wheel set to be delivered according to the delivery route, the processor controls the magnetic wire to emit a magnetic signal, thereby further saving cost (power saving).

In addition, the car body is cube-shaped, and the car body includes a front face, a rear face, a left side and a right side connecting the front face and the rear face; the obstacle avoidance detection module includes a plurality of obstacle avoidance sensors; Wherein, at least one obstacle avoidance sensor is installed on the front surface of the vehicle; at least one obstacle avoidance sensor is installed on the rear surface of the vehicle; at least two obstacle avoidance sensors are installed on the left side and the right side respectively faces and are all facing the direction of the front of the vehicle, and form a first preset angle with the left side and the right side respectively; at least two of the obstacle avoidance sensors are installed on the left side and the right side respectively and are It faces the direction of the rear of the vehicle and forms a second preset angle with the left side and the right side respectively. In this embodiment, a specific structural form of the obstacle avoidance detection module is provided, which can detect obstacles around the car body, so that the car body can avoid obstacles according to the obstacle information during driving, thereby improving the performance of the car body. Safety during driving.

In addition, each of the storage compartments is equipped with an electronic lock connected to the processor; the processor is also used to receive the door opening command from the server, when the items to be picked are delivered to the delivery address After that, control the electronic lock to open the cabinet door of the storage compartment. In this embodiment, after reaching the delivery address, the electronic lock is controlled to open the corresponding cabinet door, so as to avoid opening the cabinet door in the middle of driving and improve the safety of the items to be picked up.

In addition, the delivery address is the delivery distance. In this embodiment, an address representation type of delivery address is provided.

Description of drawings

One or more embodiments are exemplified by the pictures in the corresponding drawings, and these exemplifications do not constitute a limitation to the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the drawings in the drawings are not limited to scale.

Fig. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an automatic item distribution device according to a first embodiment;

Fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of an automatic item distribution device according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a delivery path formed by a magnetic wire in the automatic item delivery device according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 4 is a schematic block diagram of an automatic item distribution device according to a second embodiment;

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of an automatic article distribution device according to a second embodiment;

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of an automatic item distribution device according to a third embodiment;

Fig. 7 is a schematic flow chart of an automatic delivery method for items according to a fifth embodiment;

Fig. 8 is a schematic flow chart of an automatic delivery method for items according to the sixth embodiment;

Fig. 9 is another schematic flow chart of the method for automatically distributing items according to the sixth embodiment.

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, various implementation modes of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that, in each implementation manner of the present invention, many technical details are provided for readers to better understand the present application. However, even without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following implementation modes, the technical solution claimed in this application can also be realized.

The first embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic item distribution device, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, comprising: a car body 1 with at least one storage compartment 11, a processor 2, a wheel set 3, a magnetic induction module 4, Obstacle avoidance detection module 5 and wireless communication module 6.

In this embodiment, the wheel set 3 , the magnetic induction module 4 , the obstacle avoidance detection module 5 and the wireless communication module 6 are respectively connected to the processor 2 ; the wireless communication module 6 is also connected to the server 7 through communication.

In this embodiment, the wheel set 3 is installed on the bottom of the vehicle body 1, and is used to record the mileage of the wheels; the magnetic induction module 4 is installed on the vehicle body 1, and is used to induce magnetic signals, and the magnetic signals are pre-buried on the ground. The magnetic wire 41 that forms the delivery route inside is emitted; the obstacle avoidance detection module 5 is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to detect obstacles around the vehicle body 1 and generate obstacle information; the wireless communication module 6 is installed on the vehicle body 1 , and used to receive delivery information from the server, where the delivery information at least includes a delivery address.

In this embodiment, the processor 2 is installed on the vehicle body 1, and is used for delivery information received by the wireless communication module 6, obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, magnetic signals sensed by the magnetic induction module, and wheel The mileage recorded by group 3 controls the wheel group 3 to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route.

Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic item distribution device, and the wheel set, magnetic induction module, obstacle avoidance detection module and wireless communication module are respectively connected to the processor; the wheel set Installed on the bottom of the car body; the magnetic induction module is installed on the car body, and the magnetic signal is emitted by the magnetic wire 41 embedded in the ground in advance to form a delivery path. The obstacle avoidance detection module is installed on the car body, and the wireless communication module is installed on the car body. installed on the vehicle body, and is used to receive delivery information from the server; the processor is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to sense delivery information received by the wireless communication module, obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and sensed by the magnetic induction module. The magnetic signal controls the wheel group to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route, which replaces the way in the prior art of manually delivering items in an independent, semi-enclosed or controlled distribution area for personnel access, which greatly saves Labor costs are reduced, and the safety and order of the distribution area are improved.

The implementation details of the automatic item distribution device of this embodiment will be described in detail below, and the following content is only the implementation details provided for the convenience of understanding, and is not necessary for the implementation of this solution.

In this embodiment, the number and size of the storage compartments 11 can be designed according to actual needs, for example, 12 storage compartments with a size of 12*12 cm, which is not limited in this embodiment.

In one example, the wheel set 3 includes two driven wheels and two driving wheels connected to the processor 2 (the driving wheels include a motor). There is no restriction on the specific structural form of the wheel 3, and no restriction on the installation position of the driving wheel.

In another example, the wheel set 3 includes four driving wheels connected to the processor 2. When the vehicle body 1 moves forward, the processor 2 controls the driving of the two driving wheels located at the front of the vehicle, and the driving of the two driving wheels at the rear of the vehicle. As a driven wheel; when the car body 2 retreated, the processor 2 controlled the two driving wheels positioned at the front of the car as driven wheels, and the two driving wheels at the rear of the car as the driving wheels; The specific structural form of the wheel set 3 is not limited in any way.

In one example, the wireless communication module 6 may be an Internet of Things card, but it is not limited to this in practice. This embodiment does not impose any restrictions on the type of the wireless communication module 6 .

In this embodiment, both ends of the magnetic wire 41 are connected to a magnetic emitter, and the magnetic emitter is used for emitting magnetic signals at high frequency, thereby enhancing the strength of the magnetic signals. In addition, in this embodiment, the ground through which the magnetic wire 41 passes includes at least the ground where the delivery address is located. in the path traveled by the body. In one example, as shown in FIG. 3 , the distribution area is a university campus, and the magnetic wire 41 passes through all dormitory building A doors.

In this embodiment, delivery information can be pre-stored in the server through the user's electronic device (such as a mobile phone) or the merchant's electronic device (such as a computer or mobile phone). The delivery information can include delivery address, delivery time, and contact information. There are no restrictions on the way the delivery information is pre-stored in the server and the specific information included in the delivery information.

In this embodiment, the delivery address can be the distance from the departure place to the delivery address. For example, if the distance between the departure place and the delivery address is 500 meters, then the delivery address is 500 meters. However, it is not limited to this in practice. The specific type of delivery address is not subject to any restrictions.

In fact, in this embodiment, the automatic item distribution device also includes a power supply module, which is connected to the processor 2, the wheel set 3, the magnetic induction module 4, the obstacle avoidance detection module 5 and the wireless communication module 6, so as to The delivery device is powered. Preferably, the automatic item distribution device also includes a charging interface through which an external power source charges the power module.

In one example, the delivery address is 600 meters away from the starting point (that is, the entrance of No. 3 dormitory building), the car body delivers food to be picked up along the delivery path formed by the magnetic wire 41, and the wheel set 3 records the mileage during driving And feed back to the processor 2 (record the mileage through the motor on the wheel set). When the mileage reaches 600 meters, the processor controls the wheel set to stop driving. to the end point (the end point can be the starting point); however, this is only an exemplary description, and it is not limited to this in practice.

The second embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic article dispensing device. The second embodiment is improved on the basis of the first embodiment. The main improvement is that: in the second embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. camera8.

In this embodiment, the camera 8 is installed on the vehicle body 1, and is used to photograph the environment image around the vehicle body 1; the processor 2 is also used to send the environment image to the server 7 through the wireless communication module 6, and Group 6 receives the obstacle avoidance instructions fed back by the server 7 and input by the background staff according to the environment image.

In this embodiment, the processor 2 is used to control the wheel set 3 according to the delivery information received by the wireless communication module 6, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module 5, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module 4. The route distributes the item to be picked up to the delivery address, specifically: the processor 2 is used to receive the delivery information and the obstacle avoidance instruction according to the wireless communication module 6, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module 5, and the magnetic induction module 4 to sense The received magnetic signal and the environmental image captured by the camera 8 control the wheel set 3 to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route.

In one example, the camera 8 is a panoramic camera; however, it is not limited to this in practice, and the type of the camera 8 is not limited in this embodiment.

Preferably, the camera 8 is also integrated with a voice unit (the voice unit has a voice playback function and a voice collection function), and the voice unit is used for direct dialogue between the user and the background personnel, which facilitates communication and improves the user's interactive experience.

Preferably, in this embodiment, the automatic item distribution device further includes a protective cover for protecting the camera so that the camera is not disturbed by rainwater in rainy days.

Preferably, in this embodiment, the top surface of the car body 1 also has a rain gutter, which is used to allow the rainwater falling on the top surface of the car body to flow into the rain gutter as much as possible and flow out along the rain gutter when it is raining, so as to Ensure that there is no water on the top of the car body to protect the camera.

Preferably, in this embodiment, a night light is also installed on the car body 1, which is used to light up when the night is dark, so as to illuminate the environment within the preset range for the distribution device, and at the same time, people can see the distribution device. Improve security.

In this embodiment, compared with the prior art, the automatic item distribution device also includes a camera connected to the processor, and the processor is also used to send the environment image to the server through the wireless communication module, so that the processor cannot generate When the driving command is effective (for example, when an obstacle may half surround the car body), the background personnel can check the position of the obstacle and input the obstacle avoidance command according to the environmental image around the car body captured by the camera, so as to assist the car body to bypass the obstacle , Further improving the delivery schedule and safety.

The third embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic item distribution device. The third embodiment is improved on the basis of the second embodiment, the main improvement is: in the third embodiment of the present invention, a specific structural form of the magnetic induction module is provided, a kind of obstacle avoidance detection module specific structural form.

In this embodiment, the magnetic induction module 4 includes two straight-going magnetic sensors 41 and two turning magnetic sensors 42; the two straight-going magnetic sensors 41 are installed on the front surface of the vehicle body 1; the two turning magnetic sensors 42 are installed on the front surface of the vehicle respectively. on the two edges perpendicular to the ground.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 6 , each magnetic sensor in the magnetic induction module 4 is installed at a position below the vehicle body close to the ground, and the probe of the magnetic sensor faces the ground. In this embodiment, a specific installation position of the magnetic sensor is provided.

Preferably, in this embodiment, the magnetic induction module 4 further includes two obstacle avoidance magnetic sensors 43 installed on the front surface of the vehicle body 1 .

In this embodiment, the vehicle body 1 is a cube, and the vehicle body 1 includes a front surface, a rear surface, a left side and a right side connecting the front surface and the rear surface, and the obstacle avoidance detection module 5 includes a plurality of obstacle avoidance modules. Sensor 51. Wherein, at least one obstacle avoidance sensor 51 is installed on the front of the vehicle; at least one obstacle avoidance sensor 51 is installed on the rear of the vehicle; A first preset angle is formed between the left side and the right side; at least two obstacle avoidance sensors 51 are installed on the left side and the right side respectively and all face the direction of the rear of the vehicle, and are connected to the left side and the right side respectively. A second preset angle is formed between the faces.

In one example, the first preset angle and the second preset angle can be set according to the effective distance to detect obstacles, for example, the first preset angle is 120 degrees, and obstacles within 50 cm are detected (but not limited to ); the first preset angle and the second preset angle may be the same or different, which is not limited in this embodiment.

In one example, the position and quantity of the obstacle avoidance sensors 51 installed on the front part and the rear part of the car are the same, one obstacle avoidance sensor 51 is installed on the front of the car, and one obstacle avoidance sensor 51 is installed on the left side and right side respectively, and they all face the front of the car. Direction; the rear of the car is also the same. However, this is only an exemplary description, and this embodiment does not impose any limitation on the number of obstacle avoidance sensors installed.

In one example, the obstacle avoidance sensor 51 located at the front or rear of the vehicle is installed at the center, and the obstacle avoidance sensor 51 located at the left side or the right side and facing the front of the vehicle is installed at an edge position near the front of the vehicle; This is just an example, and this embodiment does not impose any limitation on the specific installation position of each obstacle avoidance sensor 51 .

In fact, this embodiment may also be an improved solution on the basis of the first embodiment.

Compared with the second embodiment, the embodiment of the present invention provides a specific structural form of the magnetic induction module. When the vehicle body is going straight, turning, etc., it can make judgments based on the data collected by different magnetic sensors. As far as possible, ensure that the car body travels along the distribution path formed by the magnetic wires to reduce deviation. This embodiment also provides a specific structural form of the obstacle avoidance detection module. The obstacle avoidance sensors installed on the front, rear, left and right sides of the vehicle can detect obstacles around the vehicle body, so that The car body can avoid obstacles according to the obstacle information during driving, thereby improving the safety of the car body during driving.

The fourth embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic item distribution device. The fourth embodiment is improved on the basis of the third embodiment, and the main improvement is that: in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, when the dispensing device starts dispensing, the magnetic wire is emitting a magnetic signal.

In this embodiment, the processor is also used to send control instructions to the server through the wireless communication module before controlling the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route, so that the server can control the magnetic wires to emit magnetic signals according to the control instructions. Control the magnetic transmitter to work; when the delivery is over, control the magnetic wire to close.

Preferably, in this embodiment, each storage compartment is equipped with an electronic lock connected to the processor; the processor is also used to, according to the door opening command received from the server, after the item to be picked is delivered to the delivery address, Control the electronic lock to open the cabinet door of the storage compartment. In this embodiment, after reaching the delivery address, the electronic lock is controlled to open the corresponding cabinet door, so as to avoid opening the cabinet door in the middle of driving and improve the safety of the items to be picked up. In fact, this example may also be an improved solution on the basis of the first or second embodiment.

In another example, the processor is further configured to control the electronic lock to open the cabinet door of the storage compartment according to the door opening command received from the server. In this embodiment, the user is provided with an instant door opening service, so that when the user encounters a car that delivers the item to be picked up on the road, the user can take it out from the car at any time, avoiding the need to wait for the delivery device to arrive at the delivery location before being able to pick up the item to be picked up The situation provides further convenience for users.

In another example, the delivery device further includes a lifting platform electrically connected to the processor, the storage compartment is arranged on the lifting platform, and when the delivery device arrives at the delivery address, the processor controls the lifting platform to lift the storage compartment out of the protective shell. Lift out, and rise to a preset height; when it is detected that the item to be picked is taken out, the processor controls the lifting platform to lower the storage compartment, so that the storage compartment is located in the protective shell, and the storage compartment is retracted into the protective shell while storing The cabinet door of the grid is closed under the driving force of the protective shell. In this embodiment, the storage compartment is raised to a preset height through the lifting platform, so that the user does not need to bend down when picking up the item to be picked up, which improves the human-computer interaction experience.

In fact, this implementation manner may also be an improved solution on the basis of the first or second implementation manner.

Compared with the third embodiment, the embodiment of the present invention controls the magnetic wire to emit a magnetic signal before controlling the wheel set to be delivered according to the delivery route, thereby further saving cost (power saving).

The fifth embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic distribution method for articles, which is applied to a distribution device. The distribution device includes a car body with at least one storage compartment, a wheel set installed at the bottom of the car body, and a sensor for inducing magnetic signals. Magnetic induction module and obstacle avoidance detection module for detecting obstacles around the car body and generating obstacle information. As shown in Figure 7, the automatic distribution methods of items include:

Step 101, receiving delivery information from a server.

In this embodiment, the server communicates with the wireless communication module in the distribution device. The delivery information includes at least a delivery address; it may also include delivery time, contact information, etc. This embodiment does not impose any restrictions on the specific information included in the delivery information.

In one example, the delivery address is the delivery distance; for example, if the distance between the departure place and the delivery address is 500 meters, then the delivery address is 500 meters, but it is not limited to this in practice. any restrictions.

Step 102, according to the delivery information, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module, control the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route.

In this embodiment, the magnetic signal is emitted by a magnetic wire that is pre-buried in the ground to form a delivery path. The vehicle body goes around the starting point along the magnetic wire and returns to the destination (the destination can be the starting point), and the delivery address is included in the vehicle body. on the route traveled. Both ends of the magnetic wire are connected to a magnetic emitter, and the magnetic emitter is used for emitting magnetic signals at high frequency, thereby enhancing the intensity of the magnetic signals. In addition, in this embodiment, the ground through which the magnetic wire passes includes at least the ground where the delivery address is located.

In an example, the item to be picked up may be takeaway (such as meal, drink, etc.), but it is not limited to this in practice, and the type of the item to be picked up is not limited in this embodiment.

Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention provide an automatic delivery method for items, which receives delivery information from the server, and based on the delivery information, obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and information sensed by the magnetic induction module The magnetic signal controls the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route, which replaces the manual delivery of items in the prior art in an independent, semi-enclosed or controlled delivery area, which greatly saves Labor costs have improved the safety and order of the distribution area.

The sixth embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic distribution method of articles. The sixth embodiment is improved on the basis of the fifth embodiment. The main improvement is that in the sixth embodiment of the present invention, during the delivery process, the wheel set is also controlled according to the obstacle avoidance instruction received from the server.

The automatic delivery method of the article of this embodiment is shown in Figure 8, step 201 of this embodiment corresponds to step 101 in the fifth embodiment, and will not be repeated here; step 202 of this embodiment is as follows:

Step 202, according to the delivery information, the obstacle avoidance instruction received from the server, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module, control the wheel set to deliver the item to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route.

In this embodiment, the obstacle avoidance instruction is an obstacle avoidance instruction input on the server by background personnel based on the environmental image around the vehicle body captured by the camera installed on the vehicle body, and the delivery device receives the obstacle avoidance instruction through wireless communication.

Preferably, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 9, the following steps are also included:

Step 203, when receiving the door opening command from the server, control the electronic lock installed on the storage compartment to open the cabinet door of the storage compartment.

In this embodiment, the user's mobile terminal communicates with the server, the user can send the door opening command to the server through the mobile terminal, and the distribution device receives the door opening command from the server through the wireless communication module.

In one example, when the delivery device determines that there is a preset distance from the delivery address, it sends a reminder command to the server, and the server reminds the user according to the reminder command to prepare to pick up the item; the preset distance can be, for example, 20 meters (then not limited thereto), specifically, the user may be reminded by telephone, text message, etc., and this embodiment does not impose any limitation on the specific method of reminding the user.

In fact, step 203 can also be executed before the delivery device is delivered to the delivery address, so as to provide the user with an instant door opening service, so that when the user encounters a vehicle that delivers the item to be picked up on the road, the user can take it out of the vehicle at any time, avoiding It is necessary to wait for the delivery device to arrive at the delivery location before picking up the items to be picked up, which further provides convenience for the user.

Compared with the fifth embodiment, this embodiment controls the electronic lock to open the corresponding cabinet door after the delivery of the item to be picked up is delivered to the delivery address, so as to avoid opening the cabinet door during driving and improve the safety of the item to be picked up.

Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that the above-mentioned embodiments are specific examples for realizing the present invention, and in practical applications, various changes can be made to it in form and details without departing from the spirit and spirit of the present invention. scope.

Claims (10)

1. An automatic delivery device for articles, comprising: a car body with at least one storage compartment, a processor, a wheel set, a magnetic induction module, an obstacle avoidance detection module, and a wireless communication module; The wheel set, the magnetic induction module, the obstacle avoidance detection module and the wireless communication module are respectively connected to the processor; the wireless communication module is also connected to the server through communication; The wheel set is installed on the bottom of the vehicle body; the magnetic induction module is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to induce magnetic signals, and the magnetic signals are formed by pre-buried magnetic wires in the ground to form a distribution path. launch; the obstacle avoidance detection module is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to detect obstacles around the vehicle body and generate obstacle information; the wireless communication module is installed on the vehicle body, and uses For receiving delivery information from the server, the delivery information includes at least a delivery address; The processor is installed on the vehicle body, and is used for receiving delivery information from the wireless communication module, obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and magnetic signals sensed by the magnetic induction module. , controlling the wheel set to deliver the item to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route. 2. The article automatic distribution device according to claim 1, further comprising a camera connected to the processor; The camera is installed on the vehicle body, and is used to capture environmental images around the vehicle body; The processor is also configured to send the environment image to the server through the wireless communication module, and receive the obstacle avoidance input from the background staff based on the environment image fed back by the server through the wireless communication module. instruction; The processor is used to control the wheel set according to the delivery information received by the wireless communication module, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module. The delivery route delivers the items to be picked up to the delivery address, specifically: The processor is configured to receive delivery information and obstacle avoidance instructions from the wireless communication module, obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, magnetic signals sensed by the magnetic induction module, and images captured by the camera. The received environment image is used to control the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route. 3. The article automatic distribution device according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic induction module includes at least two straight-going magnetic sensors and two turning magnetic sensors; The two straight-going magnetic sensors are installed on the front surface of the vehicle body; The two turning magnetic sensors are respectively installed on two edges of the front surface perpendicular to the ground. 4. The automatic item delivery device according to claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to, before controlling the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route, through the The wireless communication module sends a control instruction to the server, so that the server controls the magnetic wire to emit the magnetic signal according to the control instruction. 5. The article automatic dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the car body is a cube, and the car body includes a front face, a rear face, a left side connecting the front face and the rear face, and Right side; the obstacle avoidance detection module includes a plurality of obstacle avoidance sensors; wherein, at least one obstacle avoidance sensor is installed on the front of the vehicle; at least one obstacle avoidance sensor is installed on the rear of the vehicle; at least two The obstacle avoidance sensors are respectively installed on the left side and the right side and are all facing the direction of the front of the vehicle, and form a first preset angle with the left side and the right side respectively; at least two The two obstacle avoidance sensors are installed on the left side and the right side respectively and are all facing the rear direction of the vehicle, and form a second preset angle with the left side and the right side respectively. 6. The article automatic distribution device according to claim 1, wherein an electronic lock connected to the processor is installed on each of the storage compartments; The door opening command controls the electronic lock to open the cabinet door of the storage compartment after the item to be picked is delivered to the delivery address. 7. An automatic distribution method for articles, which is characterized in that it is applied to a distribution device, and the distribution device includes a car body with at least one storage compartment, a wheel set installed at the bottom of the car body, and a magnetic induction A magnetic induction module for signals and an obstacle avoidance detection module for detecting obstacles around the vehicle body and generating obstacle information; the automatic delivery method of the items includes: receiving delivery information from a server, wherein the delivery information includes at least a delivery address; According to the delivery information, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module, control the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route; Wherein, the magnetic signal is emitted by a magnetic wire that is pre-buried in the ground and forms the delivery path. 8. The method for automatic distribution of articles according to claim 7, characterized in that, according to the distribution information, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module , control the wheel group to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route, specifically: According to the delivery information, the obstacle avoidance instruction received from the server, the obstacle information generated by the obstacle avoidance detection module, and the magnetic signal sensed by the magnetic induction module, control the wheel set to deliver the items to be picked up to the delivery route according to the delivery route. delivery address; Wherein, the obstacle avoidance instruction is an obstacle avoidance instruction input by background personnel on the server according to the environment image around the vehicle body captured by the camera installed on the vehicle body. 9. The method for automatic distribution of items according to claim 7, characterized in that, after the control wheel set distributes the items to be picked up to the delivery address according to the delivery route, it further includes: When receiving the door opening command from the server, control the electronic lock installed on the storage compartment to open the cabinet door of the storage compartment. 10. The method for automatic delivery of items according to claim 7, wherein the delivery address is a delivery distance.