Patents by Inventor Yafang ZHANG

Yafang ZHANG has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12129118
    Abstract: A delivery site and delivery method are provided, the delivery site includes: a building having a storage space configured to store an article and a drone apron configured to allow a drone to land thereon, an article receiving device at least partially arranged in the building and configured to receive an article unloaded from the drone on the drone apron, and an article sorting device arranged in the building, and configured to sort a received article into the storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhao Wang, Jun Xiao, Yafang Zhang, Ying Chen, Jian Zhang, Qiang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240253916
    Abstract: Disclosed are article loading and unloading equipment and an article loading and unloading system, relating to the field of logistics machinery, for improving the performance of article loading and unloading equipment. The article loading and unloading equipment comprise a base assembly, a cantilever assembly and a conveying assembly. The base assembly is configured to provide support. The cantilever assembly comprises a first bracket assembly and a first conveyor, the first bracket assembly being mounted to the base assembly; and the first conveyor being mounted to the first bracket assembly. The conveying assembly comprises a second bracket assembly, a second conveyor and a suction cup assembly, the second bracket assembly being mounted to the first bracket assembly, the second conveyor being mounted to the second bracket assembly, and the suction cup assembly being rotatably mounted to the second bracket assembly; and the suction cup assembly being configured to adsorb an article to the second conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Xianwang WANG, Weiquan HE, Jian ZHANG, Yafang ZHANG, Yubo ZHOU
  • Patent number: 11661276
    Abstract: A distribution site and a distribution method are provided. The distribution site includes: a building having a storage space configured to store goods and a distribution interface area configured to park an unmanned ground distribution vehicle that is capable of performing goods distribution; and a goods sorting device arranged in the building and configured to load the goods in the storage space onto the unmanned ground distribution vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying Chen, Jun Xiao, Yafang Zhang, Zhao Wang, Jian Zhang, Qiang Zhang
  • Patent number: 11623821
    Abstract: A distribution site and a distribution method are provided. The distribution site includes: a building having a storage space configured to store goods and a distribution interface area configured to park an unmanned ground distribution vehicle that is capable of performing goods distribution; and a goods sorting device arranged in the building and configured to load the goods in the storage space onto the unmanned ground distribution vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying Chen, Jun Xiao, Yafang Zhang, Zhao Wang, Jian Zhang, Qiang Zhang
  • Patent number: 11617465
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article storage and retrieval apparatus, including a frame body, configured to be fixed on a vertical mounting surface; a cap body, the cap body, hinged with the frame body at upper end, left end or right end to rotate to open and close; and an accommodating box, arranged in a space formed between the frame body and the cap body, adopting a foldable structure and configured to be unfolded alter the cap body is opened relative to the frame body to form a space for accommodating articles and allow the cap body to be closed relative to the frame body after being folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: BEIJING JINGDONG ZHENSHI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yafang Zhang, Jun Xiao, Hui Wang, Zongjing Yu, Jian Zhang
  • Patent number: 11518613
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a base, a housing, a rotating shelf, a distribution vehicle, a sorting device, and a control system. The housing is provided on the base, and is provided with a goods access port and an access door. The rotating shelf is provided on the base and located in the housing. The rotating shelf includes a rotating shaft, a transmission belt, a plurality of shelf units, and a driving mechanism. The distribution vehicle enters and exits the housing via the access door and is used to transport goods. The sorting device is provided on the base and located in the housing. The sorting device is used to pick up goods and place the same between the distribution vehicle and the shelf units. The control system is used to control the driving mechanism and the sorting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying Chen, Zhao Wang, Jun Xiao, Yafang Zhang
  • Patent number: 11414269
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a power-taking device for a rail guide vehicle. The rail guide vehicle includes a chassis travelling mechanism and a loading mechanism including a fixing plate, a power plate, an extension plate and a shifting fork, the fixing plate is fixed to the chassis travelling mechanism, the power plate and the extension plate can be translated, and the shifting fork is coupled to, can be translated in synchronization with, and can be rotated with respect to the extension plate. The power-taking device includes: a first conductive part, fixed to the fixing plate; a second conductive part, fixed to the power plate; and a third conductive part, fixed to the extension plate. When the first, second and third conductive parts are in contact, the power-taking device is turned on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yafang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220033185
    Abstract: A distribution station includes a base, a housing, a rotating shelf, a distribution vehicle, a sorting device, and a control system. The housing is provided on the base, and is provided with a goods access port and an access door. The rotating shelf is provided on the base and located in the housing. The rotating shelf includes a rotating shaft, a transmission belt, a plurality of shelf units, and a driving mechanism. The distribution vehicle enters and exits the housing via the access door and is used to transport goods. The sorting device is provided on the base and located in the housing. The sorting device is used to pick up goods and place the same between the distribution vehicle and the shelf units. The control system is used to control the driving mechanism and the sorting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying CHEN, Zhao WANG, Jun XIAO, Yafang ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210347568
    Abstract: A distribution site and a distribution method are provided. The distribution site includes: a building having a storage space configured to store goods and a distribution interface area configured to park an unmanned ground distribution vehicle that is capable of performing goods distribution; and a goods sorting device arranged in the building and configured to load the goods in the storage space onto the unmanned ground distribution vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying CHEN, Jun XIAO, Yafang ZHANG, Zhao WANG, Jian ZHANG, Qiang ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210284450
    Abstract: A delivery site and delivery method are provided, the delivery site includes: a building having a storage space configured to store an article and a drone apron configured to allow a drone to land thereon, an article receiving device at least partially arranged in the building and configured to receive an article unloaded from the drone on the drone apron, and an article sorting device arranged in the building, and configured to sort a received article into the storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhao WANG, Jun XIAO, Yafang ZHANG, Ying CHEN, Jian ZHANG, Qiang ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210228013
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article storage and retrieval apparatus, including a frame body, configured to be fixed on a vertical mounting surface; a cap body, the cap body, hinged with the frame body at upper end, left end or right end to rotate to open and close; and an accommodating box, arranged in a space formed between the frame body and the cap body, adopting a foldable structure and configured to be unfolded after the cap body is opened relative to the frame body to form a space for accommodating articles and allow the cap body to be closed relative to the frame body after being folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: BEIJING JINGDONG ZHENSHI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yafang ZHANG, Jun XIAO, Hui WANG, Zongjing YU, Jian ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20200346865
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a power-taking device for a rail guide vehicle. The rail guide vehicle includes a chassis travelling mechanism and a loading mechanism including a fixing plate, a power plate, an extension plate and a shifting fork, the fixing plate is fixed to the chassis travelling mechanism, the power plate and the extension plate can be translated, and the shifting fork is coupled to, can be translated in synchronization with, and can be rotated with respect to the extension plate. The power-taking device includes: a first conductive part, fixed to the fixing plate; a second conductive part, fixed to the power plate; and a third conductive part, fixed to the extension plate. When the first, second and third conductive parts are in contact, the power-taking device is turned on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Yafang ZHANG