KR20250038502A - Logistics transfer automatic system - Google Patents

Abstract

A logistics transport automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a logistics moving unit that is movably mounted along a movement path provided in an underground space, selectively picks up logistics provided from a logistics warehouse and moves them to a destination while changing the movement path based on a predetermined volume, and a control operation unit that controls the selective pick-up of the logistics by the logistics moving unit and the movement of the logistics moving unit, and the movement path along which the logistics moving unit moves can be formed within an underground space that connects a main logistics warehouse and a small logistics base, which serve as a reference.

Description

{LOGISTICS TRANSFER AUTOMATIC SYSTEM}

The present invention relates to an automated logistics transport system, and more specifically, to an automated logistics transport system that transports logistics by utilizing an underground space where interference does not occur through a logistics moving unit, thereby not only preventing problems such as traffic congestion but also preventing environmental issues, and further reducing or minimizing the workload of delivery workers as well as reducing labor costs.

Courier service is a service industry in which people and businesses directly deliver packaged goods and items to the requested location.

Recently, of course, due to the environment such as COVID 19, the use of delivery services has increased rapidly, and as delivery users want shorter delivery times, a large workload has been placed on delivery workers, and recently, there have even been cases of delivery workers dying from overwork.

Since all assigned parcel items must be delivered on a given day, they have to work late into the night, which has resulted in many side effects. In addition, there are cases where delivery workers are reluctant to come directly to the customer's delivery address for reasons such as security, and there have actually been cases where delivery workers have been accused of trespassing.

In addition, since the current delivery system has a structure in which delivery workers go directly to the destination and deliver the goods, in urban areas, the increase in small cargo vehicles can cause problems such as traffic congestion, as well as environmental issues, and crime and safety accidents can occur.

So, to prevent this, other methods of delivering parcels are being studied and commercialized. For example, methods of delivering parcels using drones or using robots are being designed. However, these methods are limited in their practical applicability and require technological precision, so they have limitations that make them difficult to apply in the near future.

Accordingly, there is a need for the development of a new type of logistics transport automation system that can automate the transport of goods such as parcels while utilizing underground space instead of above-ground space, thereby ensuring smooth and stable transport of logistics without interference.

Related prior art includes Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0063500 (Title of the invention: Device and method for receiving parcel delivery items using a drone).

The embodiment of the present invention provides a logistics transport automation system that not only does not cause problems such as traffic congestion but also prevents environmental issues by transporting logistics using an underground space where interference does not occur through a logistics moving unit, and also reduces or minimizes the workload of delivery workers and reduces labor costs.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problem(s) mentioned above, and other problem(s) not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

A logistics transport automation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a logistics moving unit that is movably mounted along a movement path provided in an underground space, selectively picks up logistics provided from a logistics warehouse and moves them to a destination while changing the movement path based on a predetermined volume, and a control operation unit that controls the selective pick-up of the logistics by the logistics moving unit and the movement of the logistics moving unit, and the movement path along which the logistics moving unit moves can be formed within an underground space that connects a main logistics warehouse and a small logistics base, which serve as a reference.

According to one aspect, the logistics moving unit may include a plurality of first moving members that are movably mounted along a first moving path formed along the ceiling of the underground space and move logistics having a volume smaller than the determined volume standard to a destination.

According to one side, the first movable member is an OHT (Over Head Transport), and daily necessities used by courier users in their daily lives can be transported by the first movable member.

According to one aspect, the logistics moving unit may further include a plurality of second moving members that are mounted to be movable along a second moving path formed along the floor surface of the underground space and move logistics having a volume larger than the determined volume standard to a destination.

According to one side, the second moving member is an AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot), and distribution logistics that can be arranged in pallet units can be transported by the second moving member.

According to one side, the first movement path or the second movement path is provided in two rows as a rail type, so that the first movement member or the second movement member can move in both directions.

According to one aspect, a detour path that branches off and then rejoins each of the first movement path or the second movement path is provided, so that the first movement member or the second movement member can selectively stay there.

According to one side, the logistics moving unit arrives at an integrated delivery center equipped in an apartment complex as a destination and stores the logistics in the integrated delivery center, and the integrated delivery center is equipped with an OCR type recognition unit that reads information on the delivery address of the logistics, so that the logistics can be automatically transferred from the integrated delivery center to each address of the logistics.

According to one side, a separate transport path is provided within the apartment complex to transport the logistics from the integrated delivery center to each of the addresses, and a lift device is provided on the transport path so that the logistics can be automatically transported to the addresses of the logistics under the control of the integrated delivery center.

According to one side, in the case where the number of apartment buildings is plural, a circulation route circulating through each building of the apartment buildings is provided centered on the integrated delivery center, and a logistics transport means for transporting the logistics is movably provided on the circulation route, and each building of the apartment buildings may be provided with a core space for temporarily storing the logistics or transporting them to each address.

According to one side, the underground space may be a subway tunnel, a utility tunnel, or a logistics tunnel.

According to one side, the above system enables the transport of baggage delivery at airports or ports, quick service dispatch, rapid delivery of fresh food, and reverse logistics for returns or exchanges.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the logistics are transported by utilizing an underground space where interference does not occur through the logistics moving unit, not only does it not cause problems such as traffic congestion, but also prevents the occurrence of environmental issues, and in addition, it can reduce or minimize the workload of delivery workers and save labor costs.

FIG. 1 is a drawing schematically illustrating the configuration of a logistics transport automation system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a drawing illustrating a number of spaces applicable to the underground space of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a drawing schematically illustrating the structure of the underground space illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a drawing showing an example of the logistics transport automation system of Figure 1 being applied to a multi-family housing complex such as an apartment.
Figure 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating the process of delivery from the integrated delivery center in Figure 4 to the logistics address.
Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining that the integrated delivery center of Figure 4 and multiple buildings of the apartment complex are connected by a circulation path.
FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining a schematic configuration of a logistics transport automation system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining a schematic configuration of a logistics transport automation system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and/or features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and the embodiments are provided only to make the disclosure of the present invention complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a drawing schematically illustrating the configuration of a logistics transport automation system according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing schematically illustrating a plurality of spaces applicable to the underground space of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a drawing schematically illustrating the structure of the underground space illustrated in FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 1, a logistics transport automation system (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention is a system that automatically transports living logistics and distribution logistics to a desired destination by using a movement path (110a) formed in an underground space (100S) rather than an above-ground space, and may include a logistics movement unit (110) that moves logistics, and a control operation unit (not shown) that controls selective pickup of logistics by the logistics movement unit (110) and individual or group movement of the logistics movement unit (110).

Here, the movement path (110a) along which the logistics movement unit (110) moves can be formed within an underground space (100S) connecting the main logistics warehouse (101) and the small logistics base (103), which serves as a reference.

By using this configuration, logistics are transported using an underground space (100S) where no interference occurs, so not only do problems such as traffic congestion not occur, but environmental issues can also be prevented, and in addition, the workload of delivery workers can be reduced or minimized, as well as labor costs can be reduced.

In addition, since the logistics automation system (100) is built in units of buildings or districts, such as apartment complexes (105), it is possible to improve delivery efficiency and prevent security issues from occurring.

When explaining each configuration, first, the control operation unit of this embodiment can control the operation of the logistics movement unit (110) to be described later. This control operation unit can individually control and collectively control the multiple moving members (111, 115) that make up the logistics movement unit (110) to be described later, and can respond appropriately in an emergency through central monitoring, and can also receive and respond to orders from customers.

The logistics moving unit (110) of the present embodiment moves through an underground space (100S). The underground space (100S) may be an underground space (100S) formed underground of a general ground space, as shown in FIG. 1 and particularly FIG. 2, and may be, for example, a subway tunnel or a common area in which a subway is operated, or a logistics-only tunnel.

Referring to the left drawing of Fig. 2, if the underground space (100S) is a subway tunnel, some of the upper space (S1) of the space where the subway runs can be utilized as a space where a logistics moving unit (110) for transporting medium-sized or small-sized logistics can be movably mounted, and some of the other space (S2) can be utilized as a reserve space where the logistics moving unit (110) can temporarily stay in an emergency situation or during maintenance.

Referring to the central drawing of Fig. 2, if the underground space (100S) is a dedicated logistics tunnel, the central and lower space can be utilized as a space (S3) in which a logistics moving unit (110) for transporting large-sized logistics is movably mounted and as a reserve space (S4), and the upper space can be utilized as a space (S1) in which a logistics moving unit (110) for transporting medium-sized or small-sized logistics is mounted and as a reserve space (S2) in which the logistics moving unit (110) can stay. In this case, since it is a dedicated tunnel built for transporting logistics, logistics transport can be performed more efficiently.

Looking at the drawing on the right side of Fig. 2, if the underground space (100S) is a common area, the central space can be used as a space for maintenance and a space for installing equipment/electrical utilities, and the upper space can be equipped with a space (S1) where a logistics moving unit (110) is installed and a spare space (S2) where the logistics moving unit (110) temporarily stays.

In this way, the underground space (100S) can be utilized as a variety of spaces. In addition, in addition to the route along which the logistics movement unit (110) described later moves, a detour route is provided so that the logistics movement unit (110) can continue to operate without stopping its movement through the movement route (110a) even in an emergency situation or during maintenance.

As schematically illustrated in FIG. 1, the movement path (110a) of the present embodiment may include a first movement path (111a) provided on the ceiling surface of the underground space (100S) and a second movement path (115a) provided on the floor surface. The first movement path (111a) and the second movement path (115a) may be provided in a rail type, and may have a two-row structure to enable bidirectional movement, as illustrated in FIG. 3.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, a detour path (110b) that branches off and then rejoins the original movement path (110a) may be provided on the movement path (110a), and accordingly, the logistics movement unit (110) may selectively stay on the detour path (110b).

For example, there may be a case where a logistics moving unit (110) in operation breaks down and needs to be maintained. The logistics moving unit (110) can be taken out via a detour route, work can be done on the logistics moving unit (110), and then it can be rejoined to the moving route (110a).

Such a detour path (110b), as described above, can be utilized as a spare space and can be provided at certain sections along the movement path (110a).

Meanwhile, referring back to FIG. 1, in the logistics transport automation system (100) of the present embodiment, logistics are transported to the main logistics warehouse (101) or logistics base (103) installed underground by a delivery vehicle, etc., and then the logistics are classified, and the classified logistics are selectively picked up by a logistics moving unit (110) that operates along a movement path (110a) and transported to a desired destination, for example, a delivery address of an apartment complex (105).

In addition, logistics can be received from, for example, a hub warehouse or a small logistics base (MFC/MDC) (103) in an urban area located on the movement route (110a), and similarly, classified logistics can be selectively picked up through the logistics movement unit (110) and transported to the desired destination.

Through this, logistics bases (103), such as logistics warehouses (101) or hub warehouses, and, for example, residential, business, and commercial facilities, can be connected, and a logistics automation system (100) can be built.

Here, the destination may be, for example, a designated storage location (150, see Fig. 1) of an apartment complex (105), and the orderer who has ordered the logistics may find the logistics at the designated storage location (150). This will be described later.

Meanwhile, the logistics moving unit (110) of the present embodiment may include a plurality of first moving members (111) that are mounted so as to be able to move along a first moving path (111a) formed along the ceiling of the underground space (100S), as schematically illustrated in FIG. 1, and a plurality of second moving members (115) that are mounted so as to be able to move along a second moving path (115a) formed along the floor of the underground space (100S).

Here, the logistics transported through the first movable member (111) and the second movable member (115) can be set differently. First, small or medium-sized logistics having a volume smaller than a volume standard set based on volume can be transported through the first movable member (111), and large-sized logistics having a volume larger than that can be transported through the second movable member (115). However, this is not limited thereto, and the movable members (111, 115) can be determined according to the shape of the logistics, etc.

The first moving member (111) may be an OHT (Over Head Transport), as shown in Fig. 1. Since the OHT is an unmanned electric device, it is possible to deliver small logistics in real time. Depending on the length of the first moving path (111a), for example, several thousand or more first moving members (111) may be operated simultaneously along the first moving path (111a).

Since this first moving member (111) is a device that generates minimal vibration, daily necessities used by courier users in their daily lives can be transported. For example, various products such as fresh food, food, and flowers can be delivered in real time through the first moving member.

Meanwhile, the second moving member (115) may be an AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot), as schematically illustrated in FIG. 1, through which large distribution logistics that can be arranged in pallet units can be transported.

AMR can quickly transport large-scale logistics through unmanned electric vehicles, either alone or in groups. Since it uses a battery system, it can reduce the cost of installing power supply facilities, and it can increase work efficiency by automating the loading and unloading of large-scale logistics, and it can also prevent safety accidents in advance.

In this way, since the logistics moving unit (110) of this embodiment is provided with a first moving member (111) that runs along the ceiling and a second moving member (115) that runs along the floor, small-sized living logistics and large-sized distribution logistics can be delivered to the destination in real time or quickly, thereby improving delivery efficiency.

Meanwhile, as described above, the orderer can find the logistics at the designated storage location (150), but as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, an integrated delivery center (150) can be provided as the designated storage location (150), and the logistics can be automatically sent from the integrated delivery center (150) to the corresponding address.

Below, we will explain the structure and principles of automatically delivering logistics through an integrated delivery center in a multi-family housing complex such as an apartment.

FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating an example in which the logistics transport automation system of FIG. 1 is applied to a multi-family housing such as an apartment, FIG. 5 is a drawing schematically illustrating a process of delivering logistics from an integrated delivery center to an address in FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a drawing explaining that the integrated delivery center of FIG. 4 and multiple buildings in an multi-family housing are connected by a circular path.

Referring to FIG. 4, the logistics moving unit (110) can arrive at the integrated delivery center (150) equipped in the apartment complex and store the logistics in the integrated delivery center (150). At this time, although not shown, the integrated delivery center (150) can be equipped with an OCR type recognition unit (not shown) that reads information on the delivery address of the logistics, and through this, the logistics can be automatically transferred from the integrated delivery center (150) to each address of the logistics.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, for example, in a multi-family housing (105) such as an apartment, a separate transport path (105S) may be provided to transport logistics from an integrated delivery center (150) to each floor where each address is located. An elevator-type lift device (108) may be provided on this transport path (105S), through which logistics can be automatically transported to the address of the logistics by the control of the integrated delivery center (150).

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 6, in the case of an apartment complex (105), it may be provided with multiple buildings, and in this case, a circulation path (105a) that circulates through each building of the apartment complex centered around an integrated delivery center (150) may be provided.

Although not a city, a logistics transport means for transporting logistics may be movably provided on the circular route (105a), and each building of the apartment complex (105) may be provided with a core space (106) for temporarily storing logistics or transporting them to each address.

In this way, logistics arriving by region or complex at the integrated delivery center (150) can be classified by dong and lake to complete delivery in the last mile section or temporarily store the goods.

In addition, through the delivery structure via the integrated delivery center (150), it is possible to obtain a comprehensive window function for living logistics services such as food delivery, reverse delivery, quick service, and laundry delivery. The status of items temporarily stored in the core space can be checked in real time by the consignor, carrier, and consignee through the operating software of the integrated delivery center (150).

In detail, when delivering logistics through an integrated delivery center (150), the delivery information is received by recognizing the delivery information through a recognition unit or by the person delivering the delivery information directly entering the delivery information, and the transportation unit receives the goods and then delivers them to the lift equipment so that they can be delivered to the delivery address.

Alternatively, in the case of temporary storage of logistics, the delivery information can be recognized through a recognition unit or the delivery person can directly enter the delivery information to receive the delivery information and then store it in a designated location.

Or, when returning logistics, after requesting a return, delivery information is received, and the logistics are placed in a floor-by-floor storage unit or integrated delivery center (150), and then returned to the logistics base through the aforementioned logistics movement unit (110).

Or, in the case of food delivery, the delivery person can directly input the delivery information and receive the delivery information, and then the transportation department can receive the goods and deliver them to the delivery address using the lift equipment.

In this way, according to the present embodiment, since the logistics are transported by utilizing an underground space (100S) where interference does not occur through the logistics moving unit (110), not only does it not cause problems such as traffic congestion, but it also prevents the occurrence of environmental issues, and in addition, it can reduce or minimize the workload of delivery workers and save labor costs.

In addition, since the logistics automation system (100) is built in units of buildings or districts, such as apartment complexes, it is possible to improve delivery efficiency and prevent security issues from occurring.

Meanwhile, below, a logistics transport automation system according to other embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, but a description of a part substantially corresponding to the system of the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining a schematic configuration of a logistics transport automation system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated here, the logistics transport automation system (200) of the present embodiment may have a structure that connects multiple warehouses within a city center. There may be a main logistics center (201) and logistics centers (203a, 203b) provided at each base, and a logistics movement unit (210) is provided on the movement path of the underground space (200S) connecting them, so that logistics movement between the logistics centers (201, 203a, 203b) can be automatically performed.

Meanwhile, FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining a schematic configuration of a logistics transport automation system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated herein, the logistics transport automation system (300) of the present embodiment may have a connecting structure that connects a smart city (301) and transportation hubs, such as a port (303a) and an airport (303b).

A logistics center can be installed in underground spaces such as ports (303a) and airports (303b), and can be connected to a smart city through underground tunnels. A logistics moving unit is installed in the underground tunnel, so that logistics from ports (303a) and airports (303b) can be transported to the smart city (301), and the opposite transport is also possible.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, it is obvious that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents of the scope of the claims.

As described above, although the present invention has been described by means of limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and variations are possible from this description by those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should be understood only by the scope of the patent claims described below, and all equivalent or equivalent modifications thereof will be considered to fall within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

100: Logistics Transport Automation System
101: Mail Logistics Center
103: Logistics hub
105: Destination (apartment)
110: Logistics Movement Department
110a: Movement route
111: 1st moving part
111a: 1st movement path
115: Second moving part
115a: Second movement path
150: Integrated Delivery Center

Claims (12)

A logistics moving unit that is equipped to move along a movement path provided in an underground space, selectively picks up logistics provided from a logistics warehouse and moves them to a destination, but changes the movement path based on a set volume; and
A control operation unit that controls the selective pickup of the logistics by the logistics moving unit and the movement of the logistics moving unit;
Including,
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that the movement path along which the above logistics moving unit moves is formed within an underground space connecting a main logistics warehouse and a small logistics base, which serve as a reference.
In the first paragraph,
The above logistics movement unit is,
A logistics transport automation system characterized by including a plurality of first moving members that are movably mounted along a first moving path formed along the ceiling of the underground space and move logistics having a volume smaller than the determined volume standard to a destination.
In the second paragraph,
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that the first moving member is an OHT (Over Head Transport), and daily logistics used by delivery users in their daily lives are transported by the first moving member.
In the second paragraph,
The above logistics movement unit is,
A logistics transport automation system characterized by further including a plurality of second moving members that are movably mounted along a second moving path formed along the floor surface of the underground space and move logistics having a volume larger than the determined volume standard to a destination.
In paragraph 4,
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that the second moving member is an AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot), and distribution logistics that can be arranged in pallet units are transported by the second moving member.
In paragraph 4,
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that the first movement path or the second movement path is provided in two rows as a rail type, allowing bidirectional movement of the first movement member or the second movement member.
In Article 6,
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that a detour path is provided on the first movement path or the second movement path, respectively, which branches off and then rejoins, so that the first moving member or the second moving member can selectively stay there.
In the first paragraph,
The above logistics moving unit arrives at the integrated delivery center equipped in the apartment complex as the destination and stores the logistics at the integrated delivery center.
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that the integrated delivery center is equipped with an OCR type recognition unit that reads information on the delivery address of the logistics, and the logistics are automatically transported from the integrated delivery center to each address of the logistics.
In Article 8,
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that a separate transport path is provided within the above-mentioned apartment complex to transport the logistics from the above-mentioned integrated delivery center to each of the above-mentioned addresses, and a lift device is provided on the transport path to automatically transport the logistics to the addresses of the logistics under the control of the above-mentioned integrated delivery center.
In Article 8,
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that, when the number of the above-mentioned apartment complexes is plural, a circulation path circulating through each building of the above-mentioned apartment complex is provided centered on the above-mentioned integrated delivery center, a logistics transport means for transporting the logistics is movably provided on the circulation path, and a core space for temporarily storing the logistics or transporting them to each address is provided in each building of the above-mentioned apartment complex.
In the first paragraph,
A logistics transport automation system characterized in that the above-mentioned underground space is a subway tunnel, a utility tunnel, or a logistics-only tunnel.
In Article 8,
An automated logistics transport system capable of transporting baggage delivery at airports or ports, quick service dispatch, rapid delivery of fresh food, and reverse logistics for returns or exchanges.

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