CN113240862A

CN113240862A - Intelligent entrance passage

Info

Publication number: CN113240862A
Application number: CN202011637360.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 金现哲
Original assignee: LG Electronics Inc
Current assignee: LG Electronics Inc
Priority date: 2020-01-02
Filing date: 2020-12-31
Publication date: 2021-08-10
Anticipated expiration: 2040-12-31
Also published as: EP3845731A2; EP3845731A3; CN113240862B; KR20210087311A

Abstract

The present invention provides an intelligent entryway, comprising: an access door assembly configured to allow a user (e.g., a resident) to access a first space (e.g., a residence); and a storage assembly configured to allow a secondary user (e.g., a delivery clerk) in a second space (e.g., a doorway) to store the items for later retrieval by the user. A portion of the storage assembly may optionally be refrigerated or heated. A safety assembly is disposed between the access door assembly and the storage assembly. The security assembly includes: authentication means for authenticating the user and the secondary user; and a locking device for unlocking the storage assembly and the access door assembly after authentication. The locking means is disposed behind the authentication means and is hidden from the second space. When a first door of a storage component accessible from a first space is opened, a second door of the storage component accessible from a second space is locked.

Description

Intelligent entrance passage

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to an intelligent entryway.

Background

Entry doors or gates may be the first or last structure encountered when a guest enters or exits a building and leave a lasting impression of the overall appearance of the building, requiring elegant and attractive doors. Furthermore, as apartments and multi-family homes increase, security becomes more and more important, requiring secure front entry doors and gates. Furthermore, as the number of online groceries and other items increases, there is an increasing need to store, protect and preserve delivered items without face-to-face interaction with the delivery person.

Traditionally, milk deliverers have delivered milk and other perishable dairy products to residents' homes in the morning, sometimes in areas lacking good refrigeration conditions, on a daily basis. The feeder will place the items in the doorway, in an incubator near the front door or in a cabinet that is accessible from the outside (for delivery) and the inside (for pick-up). Such milk cabinets are not refrigerated or secure, with the aim of the recipient to quickly take and use the milk. In addition, it is possible for an intruder to reach into the chest of milk to view the interior of the home, or to access and unlock internal locks (e.g., door locks). With the popularity of refrigeration, and the increasing popularity of automobiles and supermarkets, milk does not need to be delivered daily, as consumers can purchase milk in large quantities and store it in a refrigerator at home. The milk cabinet fell into the morning.

More modern access doors may include slots for delivering newspapers or other small items. Furthermore, letter boxes located further from the door are typically assigned to a residence for the delivery person to store letters and other small items. However, larger packages typically must be placed out of doors or in the front of an apartment building. Although mailboxes may be secured with locks, they are generally very small and made of metal so that their insulating properties are not high. In addition, the newspaper slot allows an intruder to see the room or reach to attempt to unlock the door from the inside.

Modern consumers are increasingly reluctant to buy milk and other groceries in person, and grocery delivery has become popular. Accordingly, there is a need for an access door that can safely receive larger delivery items while preventing intruders from using the access door to see conditions inside the room or to unlock the door. Furthermore, as consumers are increasingly out of the way, away from their homes, there is a need for an access door or storage system that can preserve perishable items for a relatively long period of time.

Korean registered utility model publication No. 20-0357547 discloses a refrigerator configured to be mounted in an existing front door or alternatively on an outer wall adjacent to the front door. The refrigerator has: a door configured to open and close from outside the front door for delivery; and a door configured to be opened and closed from inside the front door for reception. However, only the interior (or "receiving") door has a door lock, and thus, the delivery person may be stolen with deposited, not yet retrieved items. In addition, the door lock is a traditional door lock, and a layman may forcibly unlock or unlock the door lock. Since the refrigerator and the existing front door are separately installed, there is no function of coordinating operations. In addition, since the outer wall is often a load-bearing wall, installation of such a refrigerator at the door or the outer wall may cause structural damage. Such a construction may present fire durability issues, particularly where the front door is large.

Korean patent No. 10-0809044 discloses a contactless face authentication door lock system having: a door lock for locking and unlocking the entrance door; and a camera attached to the ceiling for authenticating a face of the user for entry. The door lock is controlled by receiving a wireless signal from a camera, thus being vulnerable to external hackers, being difficult to control when the signal is lost, and being bulky since it has many parts to provide a wireless signal. In addition, the camera and other components are separately mounted externally, which may give an unpleasant appearance.

The above references are incorporated herein where appropriate for appropriate teachings of additional or alternative details, features and/or technical background.

Disclosure of Invention

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or door having a locking device and an authentication device that are hidden and inaccessible from the outside. The intelligent gate may include a service slot for repairing or replacing the locking device and the authentication device from the outside. The service slot may be exposed only when the access door is opened and/or when the service cover is removed. The authentication device and locking device may be installed in the security assembly rather than in the access door so as not to damage the structure. The smart gate may have a structure in which it is difficult to detach or access the authentication device and the locking device from the outside.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or door which authenticates a person in an external space via an authentication device. A covert locking device may be connected to the authentication device to prevent external intrusion.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or intelligent door having: an access door assembly for accessing the indoor space; and a storage assembly for storing items from the outside and retrieving items from the inside. This intelligent gate can include: a locking device for locking and unlocking the storage assembly and the access door assembly; and an authentication device for authenticating a resident and a guest who wish to enter the indoor space via the entrance door assembly and a delivery person who wishes to store the items in the storage assembly. The locking means may be controlled based on the authentication detected by the authentication means. The controller may effectively control the operation of the locking means. The locking device and the authentication device may be provided in a security assembly having a security panel.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or door having a storage assembly with a plurality of storage bins or compartments. At least one of the storage tanks may optionally be refrigerated or heated via a refrigeration cycle or thermoelectric cooling module. Each storage box may have: an external door opened and closed from the outside for delivery; and an inner door opened and closed from the inside for retrieval. The locking device may selectively lock and unlock an outer door and an inner door of each storage box, and the authentication device controls at least locking and unlocking of the outer door. The storage component may facilitate contactless delivery.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate that can reduce or prevent theft of items stored in a storage assembly. The smart gate may maintain the storage assembly in a locked state after delivery by a delivery person and storage of items in the storage assembly.

An object of this disclosure is to provide an intelligent gate, it is provided with: an access door assembly accessible by an authenticated user; a storage component capable of storing goods delivered from the outside; and an exterior door accessible by the authenticated delivery agent.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or door that includes a security component that may have an authentication device and a locking device. The security assembly may be separate from the entry door assembly to reduce damage to the building structure in which the smart door is installed.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or door that may allow only one of an access door assembly and a storage assembly to be opened to maintain security. It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate that can enhance aesthetics while performing various combinations of security and storage functions to improve security.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or door which can be installed in a simple and robust manner and which has a plurality of locking devices. The intelligent gate may have a large number of safety devices without fastening members attached to the door and without providing a significant load to the door.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or door having at least one storage box or container that is not arbitrarily accessible by third parties, thereby reducing accidental withdrawal or distribution from the storage box.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an intelligent gate or an intelligent door capable of securing a passage for a user to escape in the event of a fire by minimizing thermal deformation of a frame. An object of the present disclosure is to provide an intelligent gate or an intelligent door, which can ensure the safety and durability of a structure in which the intelligent gate is installed in the event of a fire. The intelligent large door can stably support the structure.

It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an intelligent gate or door that minimizes heat penetration during a fire. The intelligent gate may have: an entry door assembly for passage; and a storage component for receiving items. An object of the present disclosure may be to provide an intelligent gate or an intelligent door capable of preventing an external intrusion by opening only one of a first door of a storage box exposed to the outside and a second door of the storage box exposed to the outside.

An object of the present disclosure may be to provide an intelligent gate or an intelligent door capable of selectively opening and closing an access door and a first door exposed to the outside by means of a locking device installed in a safety assembly.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate or intelligent door comprising: an access door assembly having an access door; and a security assembly having a security panel or case for locking and unlocking the access door. A side frame may be provided between the access door and the security panel. The first maintenance slot may penetrate the side frame. The service slot may be hidden from the exterior space when the access door is closed. The security component may include: authentication means for authenticating a user; and a locking device for locking and unlocking the access door. When the access door is opened, the service slot may be exposed for repair of the authentication device or the locking device.

The embodiments disclosed herein may prevent intrusion by outsiders because the service slots for repairing or replacing the locking device and the authentication device are shielded from the outside. The service slot may be further hidden by a service cover, which may further reduce or prevent access by outsiders. The locking device may be hidden by the security panel and may not be accessible from the outside, thereby further reducing the possibility of intrusion. The service cover may allow the deadbolt to pass through to lock and unlock, but otherwise conceal the rest of the lock.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate or door that separates a first space (i.e., an exterior space disposed at the front of a structure in which the intelligent door is installed) from a second space (i.e., an interior space disposed at the rear of the structure). The smart gate may have or define an opening between the first space and the second space. This intelligent gate can include: a security assembly having a security panel; and an access door assembly having an access door. The safety assembly and the access door assembly may be disposed in the opening.

The access door may be rotatable relative to the structure to open and close to allow or prevent passage between the first space and the second space. A door lock may be provided at the security panel and configured to lock or unlock the access door. A side frame may be provided between the access door and the security panel.

A first service slot may be formed in the side frame to expose the door lock. The service slot may be hidden from the first space when the door is closed. The first service cover may be coupled with the side frame to further conceal the service slot. The first service cover may be disposed between the access door and the door lock.

The first access cover may be formed with an aperture through which a locking bolt of the door lock may penetrate to engage with a locking aperture or locking recess formed in the access door. The locking recess may face and align with the aperture of the first service cover when the doorway door is closed such that a locking bolt may be inserted through both the locking recess and the aperture to lock the doorway in the closed position. The first maintenance slot may be hidden from the first space and the second space.

The security panel may include an authentication device, and the door lock may be controlled based on the authentication device. A service opening may be formed through the side frame and the authentication device may be accessed for repair or replacement via the service opening. The service opening may be hidden from the first space when the access door is closed. The first service cover may be coupled with the side frame to cover the service opening. The first maintenance cover may also cover the first maintenance slot. The service opening may be hidden from the first space and the second space.

The access door may include: a first panel exposed to the first space; and a second panel coupled with the first panel and exposed to the second space. The first service cover may be disposed between the first panel and the second panel when the door is closed.

The security panel may be coupled with the side frame. The security panel may include: a first security panel facing the first space; and a second security panel disposed behind the first security panel closer to the second space. The door lock may be disposed between the first security panel and the second security panel.

A first service cover may be assembled to the side frame to close the first service slot. The first service cover may be disposed between the first security panel and the second security panel.

The authentication device may be mounted in the first security panel. The first security panel may be provided with a first mounting recess thereon or a first mounting recess may be formed therein. The authentication device may be mounted in the first mounting recess. A second mounting recess or assembly may be provided between the first security panel and the second security panel. The entry door lock may be mounted in the second mounting recess. The authentication device may be disposed at a front portion of the first security panel, and the door lock may be disposed at a rear portion of the first security panel.

A storage assembly having at least one storage bin or compartment may be disposed in the opening and secured to the structure. The storage assembly may be disposed on a side of the security panel opposite the side on which the access door is disposed.

The storage tank may define a storage space that may be optionally cooled or heated via a refrigeration cycle or a thermoelectric cooling module. The door may open and close the storage space. The door may be exposed to the first space and formed inside the storage box. A box lock may be provided on the security panel, the box lock being configured to lock or unlock a door of the box.

Another (i.e., second) side frame may be disposed between the door and the security panel, the side frame being secured to the structure. A second service slot may be formed through the second side frame and a box lock may be inserted through the second service slot. The second maintenance slot may be hidden from the first space or the second space by the door when the door is closed. The first and second maintenance slots may open in opposite directions.

A second trim cover may be coupled to the second side frame to cover the second trim slot. A second dimension trim cover may be disposed between the bin door and the bin lock. A hole penetrating the second dimension trim cover may be formed. The locking bolt of the box lock may penetrate the aperture. The door may be formed with a locking hole or a locking recess. The locking notch may face and align with the aperture when the door is closed, and a locking bolt may pass through the aperture and the locking notch to lock the door.

The second maintenance slot may be concealed with respect to the first space and the second space. The second dimensional trim cover may face a side of the door when the door is closed. The authentication device may be disposed at a front portion of the first security panel, and the box lock may be disposed at a rear portion of the first security panel.

A door lock according to the present disclosure may include a door lock latch for locking or unlocking a door, and a chest door lock may include a chest door lock latch for locking or unlocking a door of the chest, the door lock latch and the chest door lock latch projecting in opposite directions.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate having an authentication device and a locking device, which may be disposed between an access door and a storage box. The locking device may selectively lock or unlock the access door and the storage box.

The storage box may have a first door exposed to the outside and a second door exposed to the inside. The first door and the second door may be selectively opened and closed to facilitate the delivery and retrieval of the external merchandise in a non-face-to-face manner.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide a door for storing delivered items and allowing access to a building without damaging the building structure. The authentication device and the locking device can be installed without damaging the structure of the building.

Embodiments disclosed herein may selectively open and close an access door exposed to the outside by means of a door lock hidden by a security panel. Embodiments disclosed herein may selectively open and close a door exposed to the outside by means of a door lock of the box hidden by a security panel.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate disposed between a first space at a front and a second space at a rear. The intelligent gate may have an opening through which the first space may communicate with the second space. The intelligent gate may include at least one entry door assembly having an access door that opens and closes a portion of the opening and prevents communication between the first space and the second space. The access door assembly may be coupled (e.g., hinged) to a structure of a building in which the smart door is installed. The access door assembly may be coupled to the structure on a first side (e.g., a right side) of the opening.

The opening may have a storage assembly disposed therein, the storage assembly having at least one storage bin defining a storage space. The storage assembly may be secured to the structure at a second side (e.g., a left side) of the opening. The storage assembly may include a door for opening and closing the storage space.

A safety assembly having a safety panel may be disposed between the entrance door and the storage box. An access door lock may be provided on the security panel, the access door lock being configured to lock or unlock the access door. A chest door lock may be provided on the security panel, the chest door lock being configured to lock or unlock a chest door.

The door lock may include a door lock deadbolt to lock and unlock the access door. The chest door lock may also include a chest door lock latch to lock or unlock the chest door. The door lock latch and the chest door lock latch may project in opposite directions.

A door frame may be provided between the access door and the security panel. The door frame may be secured to the structure. The door frame may include a slot or through hole through which a door lock latch may pass to lock or unlock the door. The access door may include a female locking portion (or locking recess) and the locking recess may interengage with a door lock deadbolt, which may also be referred to as a male locking portion.

A storage frame may be disposed between the door and the security panel. The storage frame may be fixed to the structure. The storage frame may include a slot or through hole through which a bin lock latch may pass to lock or unlock the bin door. The door may include a female locking portion (or locking recess) and the locking recess may interengage with a box lock deadbolt, which may also be referred to as a male door locking portion.

The security panel may be coupled with at least one of the door frame, the storage frame, and the structure. The door lock and the box door lock may be disposed closer to the second space at the rear of the security panel. The authentication device may be disposed closer to the first space in front of the security panel.

The front of the security panel may be provided with a first mounting unit or a first mounting recess. The authentication device may be installed at the first installation unit. The rear of the security panel may be provided with a second mounting unit or a second mounting recess. The door lock and the box door lock may be installed at the second installation unit. The first mounting unit may be recessed when viewed from the first space, and the second mounting unit may be recessed when viewed from the second space.

The security panel may have a connection hole penetrating the security panel. The passage door lock and the box door lock may be connected to the authentication device via a cable passing through the connection hole.

The safety panel may be provided with a connection plate between the first mounting unit and the second mounting unit. The connection hole may be formed in the connection plate.

The security panel may include: a first mounting portion; and a second mounting portion disposed below the first mounting portion. The door lock and the box door lock may be installed in the first installation portion and the second installation portion, respectively. The authentication device may be disposed above the door lock and the cabinet door lock.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate having a security panel disposed between a first side of the structure (or alternatively, a first structure or wall) and a second side of the structure (or alternatively, a second structure or wall). The first and second sides of the structure may face each other. The smart gate may have a first opening formed adjacent to a first side of the structure. An access door may be provided between the first side of the structure and the security panel to open and close the first opening. The safety panel may be provided with a passage door lock. A door frame may be provided between the access door and the security panel and secured to the structure. The port door lock deadbolt may lock or unlock the port door.

The smart gate may have a second opening formed adjacent a second side of the structure. A storage compartment for opening and closing the second opening may be provided between the second side of the structure and the security panel. The safety panel can be provided with a box door lock. A storage frame may be disposed between the storage compartment and the security panel and secured to the structure. The box door lock locking bolt can lock or unlock the storage box.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate or intelligent door having an access door that opens and closes a structure in which the intelligent gate is disposed. This intelligent gate can have: a security panel positionable on a first side of the access door; and a locking device for locking and unlocking the door.

A storage compartment may be provided on the side of the security panel opposite to the side on which the access door is provided. The storage compartment may optionally be cooled or heated, respectively, to preserve perishable delivery items. The locking means may lock and unlock the storage compartment. Authentication means may be provided to authenticate a user who wishes to lock or unlock an access door or storage compartment. The authentication device and locking device may be installed in the security panel, rather than in the access door or storage compartment, to prevent or reduce damage to the structure.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate that authenticates a person in an external space with an authentication device facing the external space. The locking device may be connected to the authentication device and operate in accordance with authentication of the authentication device. The locking device may be concealed by being disposed behind a security panel configured to prevent or reduce external intrusion and is not readily accessible from the first space. The security panel and the locking device may be part of a security assembly.

The intelligent gate can also include: an access door assembly configured to allow a user to access an interior space blocked by the smart door; and a storage assembly configured to allow a user to store and retrieve items without accessing the interior space.

The security panel may be coupled to the access door assembly and the storage assembly. The locking device may be configured to selectively lock or unlock at least one of the access door assembly or the door of the storage assembly. The controller may control the locking device based on an operation of the authentication device.

Because the safety assembly may be coupled to the access door assembly and the storage assembly, it may be difficult to disassemble the safety assembly, thereby improving safety, and the safety assembly may be installed without damaging the structure of the building.

The access door assembly may include an access door and a door frame surrounding the access door. A door frame may be disposed between the access door and the security panel and secured to the structure. The security panel may be coupled with the door frame.

The storage component may include at least one storage box and a storage frame surrounding the storage box. A storage frame may be disposed between the storage assembly and the security panel and secured to the structure. The security panel may be coupled with the storage frame.

The authentication device may be disposed to face the external space at the front of the security panel. The locking device may be provided at the rear of the security panel to be shielded by the external space via the security panel.

The front of the security panel may be provided with a first mounting unit or a first mounting recess for the authentication device. The rear of the security panel may be provided with a second mounting unit or a second mounting recess for the locking device.

The connector may include: a connection plate or panel; and a connection hole penetrating the connection plate. The locking device may be connected to the authentication device via a cable passing through the connection hole.

The connection plate may constitute a part of the security panel and be disposed between the first mounting unit and the second mounting unit. The connection hole may be formed in the connection plate. The connection plate may extend horizontally, and the authentication device may be supported by the connection plate. The second mounting unit may be disposed below the first mounting unit. At least a portion of the first mounting unit and the second mounting unit may overlap.

A second door frame may be provided between the access door and the security panel and secured to the structure. A second storage frame may be disposed between the storage compartment and the security panel and secured to the structure. At least one of the second door frame and the second storage frame may be formed with a mounting groove. The authentication device may be inserted into and supported by the mounting slot. Since the authentication device can be fitted and assembled to the second door frame and the second storage frame, it can be easily installed.

The mounting groove may include: a first mounting groove formed in the second door frame and into which one side of the authentication device can be inserted; and a second mounting groove formed in the second storage frame and into which the other side of the authentication device can be inserted.

The cover member may cover the authentication device and the security panel. One side of the cover member may be coupled with the second door frame, and the other side of the cover member may be coupled with the second storage frame.

The structure may also include an intermediate structure disposed in a vertical direction. The intermediate structure may be disposed on the second space side with respect to the security panel, and the security panel may be fixed to the intermediate structure. Since the security panel may be fixed to the intermediate structure, it may be difficult to remove the security panel from the outside, thereby ensuring more robust indoor security.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as an intelligent gate having: an access door that can open and close an opening formed in a structure in which the smart gate is installed; at least one storage box provided at one side of the access door to store articles; a security panel disposed between the access door and the storage box; and a locking device provided on the security panel to lock at least one of the access door and the storage box. The access door, the storage box, and the security panel may partition a first space located at a front of the structure and a second space located at a rear of the structure.

The security panel may be provided with authentication means to confirm whether someone is authorized to access the access door or the storage box; and a controller is provided to receive a signal from the authentication device and to control the operation of the locking device based on the received signal.

There may be a plurality of storage tanks for different purposes. For example, one storage bin may be large to accommodate large packages. The other storage tank may be refrigerated to maintain the low temperature of the grocery items. Another holding tank may be heated to keep the delivered food warm. The embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. The access door, the storage box, and the security panel may be provided to have substantially the same height, and respective front surfaces may be located on the same plane.

A first door frame may be connected to the structure and may be mounted vertically between the access door and the security panel. The access door may be disposed between the first side wall of the structure and the first door frame, and may be rotatably connected (e.g., hinged) to the first side wall.

The first storage frame may be connected with the structure, and may be vertically installed between the storage box and the security panel. The security panel may be disposed and fixed between the first door frame and the first storage frame. The security panel may include a front panel made of a high strength material, and the locking device and the controller may be provided at a rear portion of the front panel.

The front portion of the storage box may be disposed between the second sidewall of the spaced structure and the first storage frame, and may be fixed to the first storage frame. The storage compartment may be spaced apart from the first sidewall.

The storage bin may comprise a container having a front opening and/or a rear or side opening. The container may have an accommodating space or a storage space formed therein. The first door may open and close the front opening. The second door may open and close the rear opening or the side opening.

The locking device may be installed in the security panel and include: a first box door lock for locking the first box door; and a second door lock for locking the second door. The rear opening may be formed at a side of the cabinet adjacent to the access door. The first door may be openable from the exterior space and the second door may be openable from the interior space.

Any one of the storage box and the security panel may be omitted. The security panel may alternatively be disposed at one side of the entrance door, the storage box may be disposed at the other side of the entrance door, and the first storage frame may be disposed between the entrance door and the storage box. The access door may be hinged to the first storage frame.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as an intelligent gate or door having: an entry door assembly to allow access through the smart gate; and a storage assembly for allowing temporary storage of the item and contactless delivery. The storage component may include at least one storage box. The storage box may include a storage container having a storage space. The first door may be provided at a front portion of the container to open and close a front opening of the container. The front opening may be in communication with the storage space and the first door may be accessible from a space exterior to the intelligent gate.

The intelligent gate may include a security assembly configured to lock and unlock the access door assembly and the storage assembly. The security component may include a security panel. A door lock may be mounted in the security panel to lock the first door to prevent unauthorized access to the storage space.

Authentication means may be provided so that the first door can only be accessed by authorised personnel. The bin door lock may be controlled to open upon authorization by the authentication device and unauthorized persons may not be able to arbitrarily dispense items to or extract items from the storage bin.

The storage box is provided with a second door provided at a rear or side of the container, the second door being capable of opening and closing a rear or side opening of the container. The rear opening may communicate with the storage space and the second door may be accessible from an interior side or a resident side of the intelligent gate. The storage box door lock may lock the second box door so that the rear opening may be opened and closed. The storage box door lock may be configured to lock the second door when the first door is unlocked via the box door lock, thereby reducing the likelihood of third parties seeing or entering the interior space.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate having a storage assembly and an entry door assembly that is mounted separately from the storage assembly. It is also possible to separately install a security assembly for locking and unlocking the access door assembly and the storage assembly. The access door assembly may have a door frame surrounding an access door hinged thereto for opening and closing. The storage component may include a storage frame surrounding at least one storage bin. The security assembly may include a security panel coupled with the case and the door frame. The front of the box and door frame may be provided with an optional front frame or trim to further improve fire protection.

The smart gate may be located between a first side wall of the building structure and a second side wall facing the first side wall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall may have a general opening formed therebetween. The total opening may include a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening. The first opening may be defined by a door frame, which may be disposed adjacent the first sidewall. The second opening may be defined by a storage frame, which may be disposed adjacent the second sidewall. The third opening may be provided between the box frame and the door frame. The access door may fill the first opening, the storage bin may fill the second opening, and the security panel may fill the third opening.

The structure may include: an upper wall or ceiling connecting the first and second side walls; and a bottom wall or floor disposed below the opening and connecting the first and second side walls. At least a portion of the door frame may support the upper wall and the bottom wall.

The door frame may include: a first door frame in close contact with the first sidewall; a second door frame in close contact with the security panel; a third door frame in close contact with the upper wall to support the first and second door frames; and an optional fourth door frame in close contact with the bottom wall.

The storage frame may include: a first storage frame in close contact with the security panel; a second storage frame in close contact with the second sidewall; a third storage frame in close contact with the upper wall to support the first storage frame and the second storage frame; and an optional fourth storage frame in close contact with the bottom wall

The storage box may further include a door to open and close the inner space. The door may be hinged to the second door frame, the third door frame or a container forming a storage compartment.

The security panel may be coupled to the second door frame and the first storage frame. The second door frame and the first storage frame may face each other. The third door frame and the third storage frame may be aligned to form a continuous top frame or panel. The third door frame and the third storage frame may be disposed at the same height. The fourth door frame or the fourth storage frame may be in close contact with or embedded in the bottom wall. The front faces of the door frame and the storage frame may be provided with a front frame, and the front frame covers the door frame and the storage frame with respect to an external space.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate that may separate an external space and an internal space while being fixed to and supporting a structure of a building in which the intelligent gate is installed. Since the door frame and the storage frame can be provided in the opening of the intelligent gate to support the upper and lower sides of the structure, thermal deformation of the box and the door frame can be minimized and the safety of the escape passage can be ensured in the event of a fire. Since the entrance door and the door frame may shield the first opening through which a person may pass and the storage box and the storage frame may shield the second opening through which items may be delivered, heat is less likely to penetrate into the room or interior space during a fire.

Embodiments disclosed herein may include smart gates having a locking device that is hidden from the outside. Embodiments disclosed herein may have the advantage of preventing or reducing outsider intrusion, as the service slot for repairing or replacing the locking device may also be hidden from the outside. The service cover may have a service slot. Since the service cover may not be exposed to the outside, intrusion by outsiders may be prevented or reduced. Since the service slot can be exposed only when the access door is open, entry of outsiders can be reduced.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide a locking device that is concealed by an access door and can only be inserted or extracted via a service slot. The locking device may have an advantage in that the configuration of the locking device may not be exposed to the outside at all because the dead bolt may protrude through the hole of the service cover toward the entrance door. The service cover may simultaneously cover a service opening for installing the door lock and/or the authentication device. The service cover may be located between the first panel and the second panel that constitute the access door and is only accessible by opening the access door. Since the door lock can be installed between the first security panel and the second security panel formed of a metal material, the door lock can be accessed only by removing the service cover. A door lock may be installed through one side of the safety assembly and a chest door lock may be installed through the other side. The security panel may operate the chest and door locks in two directions.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide a storage gate provided with an authentication device and a lock device between a door and a storage box to selectively lock or unlock the door provided at one side and the door of the storage box provided at the other side. Embodiments disclosed herein may selectively open a first door exposed to the exterior via an authentication device and selectively open a second door exposed to the interior via which items may be received in a non-face-to-face manner.

Embodiments disclosed herein may have the advantage that: a storage assembly for storing goods delivered from the outside and a door accessible by a user are provided without damaging a building structure. The authentication device and the locking device can be installed on the security panel without damaging the structure of the building.

Embodiments disclosed herein may have the following advantages: the access door exposed to the outside is opened and closed via a door lock hidden in the security panel, and the door is selectively opened and closed via a box door lock hidden in the security panel. Since the door lock and the chest door lock may be installed in the security panel, the door lock latch and the chest door lock latch may protrude in opposite directions and may selectively lock or unlock the access door or the chest door.

The access door may be more secure because the passage door deadbolt may penetrate the doorframe to lock or unlock the access door. As door lock latches and case door lock latches can be manipulated in the security panel and through the door frame and storage frame and various slots or holes in the door and case to lock and unlock the door and case. The lock may be operated such that only one door or bin door can be opened at a time. The door and box locks may be disposed behind the security panel, away from the exterior space and closer to the interior space, so as to be hidden from the exterior.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide access doors and storage bins that are selectively locked by door and bin locks. The door and box locks may be provided behind the security panel to be concealed, and the authentication device may be provided in front of the security panel. The door lock and the box lock may be connected to the authentication device via a cable arranged to pass through the security panel, and the connection length of the cable may be minimized. An authentication device may be provided above the access door and the box lock to better determine or identify the user's face.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate having: an authentication means for authenticating a user in an external space; and a locking device connected with the authentication device, the locking device being spaced apart from an external space by the security panel, thereby preventing or reducing external intrusion. The security assembly may be coupled to an access door or access gate and a storage compartment or storage assembly, and it may be difficult to remove the security assembly, thereby securing the interior or residential space. There may be an advantage in that the safety assembly may be installed without damaging the building structure.

The security panel may be formed of a metallic material. Since the authentication means may be provided in front of the security panel and the locking means may be provided behind the security panel, the security of the inner space may be ensured. The locking means may be concealed by the security panel when viewed from the outside, and there may be an advantage in that the locking means cannot be accessed from the outside. The cable may be connected to the authentication device through the connection hole of the security panel, and there may be an advantage in that the authentication device and the locking device may be connected in a structure separate from the security panel. The first mounting portion or the first mounting recess and at least a portion of the second mounting portion or the second mounting recess may overlap with respect to the front-rear direction, and may have an advantage of minimizing the front-rear thickness of the safety assembly.

The authentication device can be assembled and assembled to the door frame and the storage frame, so that the authentication device can be easily installed. Since the security panel may be fixed to the intermediate structure, it may be difficult to remove the security panel from the outside, thereby improving security.

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide an intelligent gate having a door, a security panel or box, and a storage box for storing items, arranged adjacent to each other in an opening of a structure (e.g., a wall) of a building. The intelligent gate can be easily installed and can have a simple aesthetic sense while performing various complicated functions. Since the storage box can be arranged and positioned to have the same overall height as the door, several storage boxes for different purposes can be installed and a sufficient storage space can be secured.

The authentication device, the locking device and the controller may be centrally mounted within the security panel. The devices may be directly connected to each other by means of a cable, the possibility of hacking may be reduced, and the locking device may be safely controlled even in a fire. These devices can be easily installed in gates. The security panel may improve security because a front panel of high strength may be provided in front of the locking device and the controller.

A first door frame fixed to the structure may be installed between the door and the security panel, and a first storage frame may be installed between the storage box and the security panel. The storage compartment and the security panel may be secured within the structure.

The case frame and the door frame may support the upper and lower sides of the structure, and thermal deformation of the first case frame and the first door frame may be minimized in case of a fire, thereby securing the safety of the escape passage. Since the door frame and the storage frame, which are respectively disposed in the opening of the structure, provide support, the structure can be safer and more stable in the event of a fire.

The embodiments disclosed herein have an advantage of minimizing thermal deformation in case of fire because the door frame and the storage frame can be separately installed, and the storage box and the door can be separately installed.

The front of the door frame and the storage frame may be provided with a front frame to conceal the connection of the door frame and the storage frame, which may be weak or weak. Embodiments disclosed herein may have the advantage of delaying the penetration of external heat into the interior space.

The front frame may be formed of a material having low thermal conductivity, and embodiments disclosed herein may have an advantage of minimizing heat transfer to a room during an external fire.

The front frame may include: an inner frame coupled to the case and the door frame; and an outer frame coupled with the front surface of the inner frame. The outer frame may be made of a material having low thermal conductivity, and the inner frame may be made of a material that can be easily manufactured.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart entryway including: a door assembly having a door configured to open or close a first section of a door opening to allow ingress and egress between an exterior space and an interior space; a storage assembly having a first container located in a second section of the door opening and a storage door configured to be opened or closed to allow or prevent access to the first container from the exterior space and the interior space; and a security panel disposed in a third section of the door opening between the first section and the second section, the security panel having a locking device. The lock assembly may include: a first lock configured to protrude into the door; and a second lock configured to protrude into the storage door.

The access door assembly may include a door frame configured to be secured to a door opening. The door may have: a first side rotatably coupled to the door frame; and a second side configured to engage with the first lock. The security panel may be coupled to the door frame. The door frame may be secured to a top of the door opening and a first side of the door opening, the door may be hinged to a first section of the door frame that may be secured to the first side of the door opening, and the door frame may surround the door.

A pedestal may be disposed beneath the access door assembly, the security panel, and the storage assembly. The bottom section of the door frame may be fixed to the base.

The first lock may have a latch configured to protrude into the door. The first side of the security panel may include a door lock channel aligned with the first lock. The door may be formed with a latch notch that aligns with the first lock and the door lock channel when the door is closed. The bolt recess may be sized to allow insertion of a door bolt. The second side of the door frame may be formed with a door lock aperture that aligns with the latch notch, the door lock channel, and the first lock when the door can be closed. The door latch may be configured to protrude out of the security panel for insertion through the door lock channel, the door lock aperture, and the latch notch to lock the door.

The door lock service cover may be configured to be coupled with and removed from the second side of the door frame. The door lock service cover may have a latch hole configured to align with the latch recess when the door is closed. The door lock aperture may be sized to allow access by the first lock. The door lock channel may be sized to allow access to the first lock. The latch hole may be sized to allow the latch to be inserted without exposing the first lock such that when the door lock maintenance cover is coupled with the second side of the door frame, the remaining portion of the first lock, not including the latch, may be covered by the door lock maintenance cover.

The storage assembly may include a storage frame configured to be secured to the door opening. The storage gate may have: a first side rotatably coupled to a first container; and a second side configured to engage with a second lock. The storage door may be rotated to open or close the first container, thereby allowing access to the second section of the door opening from the exterior space.

The storage frame may be coupled to the security panel. The storage frame may be secured to the top of the door opening and to the second side of the door opening. The storage door may be hinged to the first container on a side closer to the second section of the door opening than the first section of the door opening, and the storage frame may surround the storage door.

A base may be provided beneath the access door assembly, the security panel and the storage assembly. The bottom section of the storage frame may be fixed to the base.

The second lock may have a storage latch. The second side of the security panel may include a storage lock channel that aligns with the second lock when the storage door is closed. The storage door may be formed with a latch notch that aligns with the second lock and the storage lock channel when the storage door is closed. The latch notch may be sized to allow insertion of the storage latch. The second side of the storage frame may be formed with a storage keyhole that is aligned with the latch notch, the storage lock channel, and the second lock. The storage latch may be configured to protrude out of the security panel for insertion through the storage lock passage, the storage lock aperture, and the latch notch to lock the storage door.

The storage lock service cover may be configured to be coupled with and removed from the second side of the storage frame. The storage lock service cover may have a latch hole configured to align with the latch recess when the storage lock is closed. The storage lock aperture may be sized to allow access to the second lock, the storage lock channel may be sized to allow access to the second lock, and the latch aperture may be sized to allow insertion of the storage latch without exposing the second lock, such that when the storage lock service cover is coupled to the second side of the storage frame, a remaining portion of the second lock not including the storage latch may be covered by the storage lock service cover.

The first container may have a retrieval door disposed rearward of the safety assembly and the storage frame and having a first side rotatably coupled to the first container and a second side configured to engage with the third lock. The retrieval door may be rotated to open or close the first container, thereby allowing access to the second section of the door opening from the interior space. The third lock may be controlled based on whether the second lock is locked or unlocked such that when the second lock is unlocked, the third lock may be locked. The retrieval door may be disposed perpendicular to the storage door at a sidewall of the first container.

The storage assembly may include a second container having a storage door configured to be opened or closed from an external space. When the door of the door assembly is closed and the storage doors of the first and second containers are closed, the doors and the storage doors are located on the same plane. At least one of the first container or the second container may include a thermoelectric cooler or a refrigeration component.

An authentication sensor may be provided, and the first controller may determine whether a person in the external space is a primary user or a secondary user. When the authentication controller confirms that the person is the primary user, the authentication controller allows at least one of access to the interior space via the door and access to the first container. The authentication controller only allows access to the first container when the authentication controller confirms that the person is a secondary user. The second controller may receive a signal from the first controller and control the first lock and the second lock based on the received signal.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart entryway including: an access door installed in the door opening and configured to be opened or closed to allow or prevent passage between the interior space and the exterior space; a storage container installed in the door opening and having a storage space and a container door configured to be opened or closed to allow and prevent access to the storage space from an external space; a frame disposed between the access door and the storage container and fixed to a top of the door opening; and a lock configured to lock or unlock at least one of the access door or the container door. The access door, storage container and frame fill the door opening.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart entryway including: an access door installed in the door opening and configured to be opened or closed to allow or prevent passage between the interior space and the exterior space; a security assembly mounted in the door opening and having a security panel; a lock coupled to a rear surface of the security panel and configured to lock or unlock the access door; an authentication interface coupled to a front surface of the panel to determine whether a person in the exterior space is authorized to enter the interior space and transmit a signal; and a controller configured to receive the transmission signal from the authentication interface and operate the lock based on the transmission signal. A frame may be secured to the top of the door opening and disposed between the access door and the security assembly.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart entryway configured to be installed in a door opening, including: a security panel having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; an access door assembly disposed at a first side of the security panel and having an access door configured to open or close a first space of the door opening, the access door being formed with a door lock notch; a storage assembly disposed at a second side of the security panel and having a storage door configured to open or close a second space of the door opening, the storage door being formed with a storage lock recess; and a door lock having a latch and disposed inside the security panel. The latch may be configured to move in a first horizontal direction to protrude from a first side of the security panel and engage the door lock recess to lock the access door. The latch may be configured to move in a second horizontal direction opposite the first horizontal direction to withdraw from the door lock notch and unlock the access door. The intelligent entryway may also include a storage lock having a storage bolt and disposed inside the security panel. The storage latch may be configured to move in a second horizontal direction to protrude from a second side of the security panel and engage with the storage lock notch to lock the storage door. The storage latch may be configured to move in a first horizontal direction to withdraw from the storage lock notch and unlock the storage door.

The access door assembly may include a door frame configured to be secured to the door opening and disposed between the access door and the security panel. The door frame may include a door lock channel disposed at a position configured to align with the door lock notch when the channel door is closed and the latch moves in the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction. The security panel may be secured to the doorframe and the latch and the storage latch may be a deadbolt.

The storage assembly may include a storage frame configured to be secured to the door opening and disposed between the storage door and the security panel. The storage frame may include a storage lock channel disposed at a position configured to align with the storage lock notch when the storage door is closed and the storage latch is moved in the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction.

An authentication interface may be coupled to the security panel and configured to determine whether a person on a front side of the security panel is authorized to open at least one of the access door and the storage door.

The security panel may include a first plate having a front recess recessed rearward from the front surface and a rear recess recessed forward from the rear surface. The front recess may have an inner contour corresponding to an outer contour of the authentication interface so as to be configured to receive the authentication interface. The door lock and the storage lock may be coupled to the rear surface at the rear recess.

The rear surface of the first plate may include first and second shelves extending in first and second horizontal directions. The first shelf may be configured to support a door lock and the second shelf may be configured to support a storage lock. The first shelf may provide a first channel above it through which the door latch passes, and the second shelf may provide a second channel above it through which the storage latch passes. The rear surface of the front recess may be disposed behind the front surface of the rear recess such that the front recess and the rear recess are at least partially vertically aligned.

The second plate may be coupled with the first plate and disposed behind the first plate. The door lock and the storage lock may be disposed between the first plate and the second plate.

A connection aperture may penetrate the first plate, and a cable may pass through the connection aperture to couple the door lock and the storage lock to the authentication interface. The first plate may be bent to form a connection plate extending in the first and second horizontal directions and disposed between the first recess and the second recess, and a connection hole may be formed in the connection plate. The first recess may be disposed above the second recess such that the connecting plate supports a bottom of the authentication interface.

A transparent cover may be coupled with the first plate and disposed in front of the first plate such that an authentication interface may be disposed between the transparent cover plate and the first plate.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart entryway including: a first plate having a front notch facing the front space and a rear notch facing the rear space; an access door assembly coupled to a first side of the first panel and having a door configured to allow passage between the front space and the rear space; a storage assembly coupled to the second side of the first panel and having a container configured to allow storage of items from the front space and retrieval of items from the back space; a door lock disposed in the rear recess and configured to lock or unlock a door of the access door assembly; a storage lock disposed in the rear recess and configured to lock or unlock a container of the storage assembly; an authentication interface disposed in the front recess and configured to determine whether a person in the front space is authorized to store items in the storage assembly or access the rear space, the door lock and the storage lock being controlled based on the determination of the authentication interface; and a front cover coupled to a front of the first plate to cover the authentication interface. When the access door of the access door assembly is locked and the container of the storage assembly is locked, the storage lock and the door lock are concealed from the front space. When the access door and container are locked, the edge of the front cover may be flush with the front surface of the access door assembly and the storage assembly.

A second panel may be coupled to a rear of the first panel to cover the door lock and the storage lock. The door lock may include a latch configured to protrude from a first gap formed between the first plate and the second plate. The storage lock may include a storage pin configured to protrude from a second gap formed between the first plate and the second plate.

The door of the access door assembly may include a door lock recess such that when the latch is inserted into the door lock recess, the door may be locked. The container may include a storage lock recess such that when the storage latch is inserted into the storage lock recess, the container may be locked.

The storage component may include: a storage door provided at a front of the container and configured to be locked and unlocked by the storage lock; a retrieval door disposed behind the first panel so as to be accessible only from the rear space; and a retrieval lock disposed adjacent to the retrieval door and configured to lock or unlock the retrieval door.

The access door assembly may include a door frame secured to the door opening and the first plate and surrounding the door. The door may be hinged to the door frame to rotatably open or close the passage between the front space and the rear space. The storage assembly may include a storage frame secured to the door opening and the first plate and surrounding the storage container. The front faces of the door frame and the storage frame may be provided with front trims so as to at least partially shield the door frame and the storage frame with respect to the front space.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as an intelligent entryway including a panel, an authentication sensor, a first lock, a first cable, a first latch, and a first door assembly. The plate may have: a front recess facing the front space and recessed rearward; a rear recess facing the rear space opposite to the front space and recessed forward, the rear recess being disposed below the front recess; a connection plate forming a bottom surface of the front recess and a top surface of the rear surface, the connection plate being formed with a connection hole; and a first shelf extending horizontally from the first side across the rear recess. The authentication sensor may have at least one of a camera, a fingerprint sensor, a barcode scanner, a two-dimensional code scanner, a microphone, a number key, and a keypad disposed in the front recess and supported by the connection plate. The first lock may be disposed in the rear recess and supported by the first shelf. A first cable may pass through the connection hole and connect the authentication sensor and the first lock to transmit a first signal from the authentication sensor. The first latch may be disposed in the first lock and configured to move out of or into the rear recess based on a first signal level transmitted from the authentication sensor. The first door assembly may be coupled to a first side of the panel and have a first door. The first latch may be configured to engage with or withdraw from the first door assembly to lock or unlock the first door to prevent or allow passage between the front space and the back space.

The second shelf may extend horizontally from the second side across the rear recess. A second lock may be disposed in the rear recess and supported by the second shelf. A second cable may pass through the connection hole and connect the authentication sensor and the second lock to transmit a second signal from the authentication sensor. A second bolt may be disposed in the second lock and configured to move out of or into the rear notch based on a second signal level transmitted from the authentication sensor. A second door assembly may be coupled to the second side of the panel and have a second door. The second latch may be configured to engage with or withdraw from the second door assembly to lock or unlock the second door.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart door comprising: a door assembly having a door and a door frame surrounding the door, the door having a first side hinged to the door frame and a second side opposite the first side; a security panel disposed adjacent to the door frame; a door lock opening formed at a second side of the door; a door lock slot formed in the door frame at a position aligned with the door lock opening when the door is closed; and a door lock disposed in the security panel and configured to lock or unlock the door, the door lock including a latch configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the door lock opening and the door lock slot. The door lock opening, the door lock slot and the latch of the door lock may be concealed when the door is closed.

The first maintenance cover may be configured to be coupled with or removed from the door frame at a position where the door-lock slot is provided, and configured to be covered by the door when the door may be closed. The first access cover may include a door lock aperture configured to align with the door lock slot and the door lock opening when the door is closed such that the bolt of the door lock passes from the security panel through the door lock slot, the door lock aperture and the door lock opening to lock the door, and the door lock slot and a remainder of the door lock may be covered.

The front of the security panel may be provided with an authentication interface. A service opening may be formed through the door frame at a location aligned with a side of the authentication interface, and the service opening may be disposed above or below the door lock slot such that the side of the authentication interface may be exposed via the service opening when the door may be opened.

The first maintenance cover may be configured to be coupled with and removed from the door frame at a location where the maintenance opening may be disposed to close the maintenance opening such that the authentication interface may be concealed by the first maintenance cover when the door is open, the first maintenance cover is configured not to interfere with insertion of the latch into the door lock opening, and the first maintenance cover may be covered by the door when the door is closed.

The door may include a first panel and a second panel disposed behind the first panel. The first panel may include a front panel and first and second side panels bent from the front panel. A door lock opening may be formed in the second side panel.

A display panel may be disposed between the first panel and the second panel. The display panel may support a display. The second panel may comprise a transparent material such that the display is visible from the rear of the second panel.

The security panel may be secured to the door frame. The security panel may include a first plate and a second plate disposed behind and coupled to the first plate, and the door lock may be disposed between the first plate and the second plate.

An authentication interface may be provided. The first plate may have a front surface, a rear surface, a first recess that may be recessed rearwardly from the front surface, and a second recess that may be recessed forwardly from the rear. The authentication interface may be disposed in the first recess and the door lock may be disposed in the second recess.

The cable may connect the authentication interface and the door lock. The first recess may be disposed above the second recess. The first notch and the second notch may be formed by bending the first plate such that the connecting plate extends horizontally between the first notch and the second notch. The connection plate may have a hole through which the cable passes.

The at least one container may define a storage space. The container may have a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a side surface connecting the front and rear surfaces. At least a portion of the side surface and the rear surface may be disposed behind the security panel. The storage frame may surround the container. The front surface may have a first opening provided therein, and the first opening communicates with the storage space. The rear surface or the side surface may be provided with a second opening therein. The second opening may be disposed behind the security panel and communicate with the storage space. The first container door may be hinged to the container to open or close the first opening. The first container door may have a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the second side facing the security panel. A second container door may be hinged to the container to open or close the second opening. The second side of the first container door may be formed with a first storage lock opening. A first storage lock slot may be formed in the storage frame at a location aligned with the first storage lock opening when the first container door is closed. A first storage lock may be disposed in the security panel and configured to lock or unlock the first container door. The first storage lock may have a first bolt configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the first storage lock slot and the first storage lock opening. The first storage lock opening, the first storage lock slot, and the latch of the first storage lock are concealed when the first container door is closed.

The second container door may have a second storage lock opening formed therein. A second storage lock may be provided in the container. The second storage lock may have a latch configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the second storage lock opening. When the bolt of the first storage lock is withdrawn from the first storage lock opening so that the first storage lock may be unlocked, the bolt of the second storage lock may be inserted into the second storage lock opening so that the second storage lock may be locked.

The second dimension trim cover may be configured to be coupled with or removed from the storage frame at a position where the first storage lock slot is provided, and configured to be covered by the first container door when the first container door is closed. The second dimension trim cover may include a first storage lock aperture configured to align with the first storage lock slot and the first storage lock opening such that a bolt of the first storage lock passes from the security panel through the first storage lock slot, the first storage lock aperture, and the first storage lock opening to lock the first container door while the first storage lock slot and a remainder of the first storage lock remain covered. The first container door and the door may be located on the same plane when the first container door is closed.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart storage assembly configured to be mounted in a wall and including at least one container. The container may have: a front surface; a rear surface opposite the front surface; a side surface connecting the front surface and the rear surface; a front opening provided in the front surface and communicating with the storage space; a retrieval opening provided in the rear surface or the side surface, the retrieval opening communicating with the storage space; a front container door configured to open or close the front opening, the front container door having a first side hinged to the container and a second side opposite the first side; a retrieval container door configured to open or close the retrieval opening, the retrieval container door having a first side hinged to the container to open or close the retrieval opening and a second side opposite the first side; a front lock notch formed at a second side of the front container door; a retrieval lock notch formed in the retrieval container door; and a retrieval lock having a latch configured to be inserted into and withdrawn from the retrieval lock recess to lock and unlock the retrieval container door. The smart storage assembly may further include: a storage frame surrounding the container, the storage frame having a vertical portion formed with a locking hole aligned with a front locking notch of the front container door when the front container door can be closed; a security panel disposed adjacent to the vertical portion of the storage frame, wherein the retrieval opening and the retrieval container door are disposed behind the security panel; a locking assembly disposed behind the security panel, including a latch aligned with the locking hole of the storage frame and the front lock recess of the front container door when the front container door can be closed, the latch configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the locking hole and the front lock recess to lock or unlock the front container door; and an authentication interface disposed in front of the security panel to determine whether a user may be authorized to unlock the front container door.

The locking assembly and the storage frame may be hidden when the front container door is closed and locked. When the authentication interface determines that the user is authorized to unlock the front container door, the bolt of the locking assembly may be withdrawn from the front lock recess and the lock hole to unlock the front container door, and the bolt of the retrieval lock may be inserted into the retrieval lock recess to lock the retrieval container door.

The at least one container may comprise a plurality of containers stacked vertically. The storage frame may surround the plurality of containers. The vertical portion of the storage frame may be formed with a plurality of locking holes that are aligned with the front locking notches of the front container door when the front container door is closed. The lock assembly may include a plurality of latches configured to be inserted into and withdrawn from the plurality of locking holes and the front lock recess of the front container door.

The plurality of service covers may be configured to be coupled with or removed from the storage frame to cover the plurality of locking holes. The locking aperture may be sized to allow access to the locking assembly. The service cover may have a latch aperture sized to allow a latch of the locking assembly to pass therethrough while concealing the lock aperture and the remainder of the locking assembly. At least one of the plurality of containers may be configured to heat or cool an item disposed in the storage space.

A door may be provided adjacent the security panel. The vertical length of the door may be equal to the vertical length of all of the at least one container. The locking assembly may be configured to lock or unlock the door.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart door comprising: a door and a door frame surrounding the door, the door frame configured to be mounted on a first side of a door opening of a building; a storage container and a storage frame surrounding the storage container, the storage frame configured to be mounted on a second side of the door opening; a security panel disposed between the door frame and the storage frame; a container door configured to open or close the storage container; a lock assembly coupled to a rear of the security panel and having a first latch configured to extend through the door frame to the door side to lock the door and a second latch configured to extend through the storage frame to the container door side to lock the container door; an authentication interface coupled to a front of the security panel for determining whether a user at the authentication interface may be authorized to access at least one of the door or the storage container, the first and second latches moving based on the determination of the authentication interface; a service opening formed in at least one of the door frame and the storage frame at a location aligned with a side of the authentication interface to allow access to the authentication interface; a lock opening formed below the service opening at a position aligned with a side of the lock assembly to allow access to the lock assembly; and a service cover configured to be coupled with or removed from the door frame or the storage frame to open or close the service opening, the service cover having a latch hole to allow the first or second latch to pass therethrough while covering the remaining portion of the lock opening.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart door configured to be installed in a door opening, the smart door including: a door assembly having a door configured to allow passage between the front space and the rear space, the door assembly configured to be mounted on a first side of the door opening; a storage assembly having a storage container configured to allow storage of items from the front space and retrieval of the items from the rear space, the storage assembly configured to be mounted on a second side of the door opening; a safety assembly disposed between the door assembly and the storage assembly, the safety assembly including a metal plate having a front surface facing the front space and a rear surface facing the rear space; a lock disposed behind the metal plate and configured to lock or unlock the door assembly and the storage assembly; and an authentication interface disposed in front of the metal plate to authenticate a user in the front space. The lock may be controlled based on the determination of the authentication interface.

The door assembly may include a door frame disposed between the door and the safety assembly, and the metal plate may be coupled with the door frame. The storage assembly may include a storage frame disposed between the storage container and the security assembly, and the metal plate may be coupled with the storage frame.

When the door assembly and the storage assembly are in the closed state, the lock may be concealed from the front space, and the door assembly, the storage assembly, and the safety assembly may fill the door opening.

The door opening may be formed in a building having an outer wall, an inner wall located behind the outer wall, and an intermediate structure located between the outer wall and the inner wall, and the metal plate may be coupled with the intermediate structure.

The metal plate may include: a first recess that may be recessed rearwardly from a front surface of the metal plate and configured to receive the authentication interface; and a second recess that may be recessed forward from a rear surface of the metal plate and configured to receive the lock.

A cable may connect the lock and the authentication interface. A connection hole may be formed through the metal plate. The cable may pass through the connection hole.

A connection section may be formed between the first notch and the second notch to extend horizontally above the second notch and below the first notch such that the first notch and the second notch are aligned in a vertical direction. The bottom of the authentication interface may be supported by the connection section.

A cable may connect the authentication interface and the lock. The connection section may have a horizontal plate shape, and may be formed with a connection hole through which the cable passes.

The door assembly may include a door frame disposed between the door and the safety assembly; the storage assembly may include a storage frame disposed between the storage container and the safety assembly, and at least one of the door frame and the storage frame may have a mounting groove formed therein on a side facing the safety assembly; and the authentication interface may be inserted into and supported by the mounting slot. The mounting groove may include: a first mounting groove formed in the door frame; and a second mounting slot formed in the storage frame, and a first side of the authentication interface may be configured to be inserted into the first mounting slot and a second side of the authentication interface may be configured to be inserted into the second mounting slot.

A cover plate may be disposed at a front of the safety assembly to cover the front of the safety assembly. The authentication interface may include at least one of a camera, a fingerprint sensor, a speaker, a microphone, a barcode scanner, a two-dimensional code scanner, a number key, and a keypad.

The authentication interface may determine whether a person in the front space may have primary authorization, secondary authorization, or unauthorized access. The lock may be controlled to at least unlock the door assembly when the authentication interface determines a master authorization. When the authentication interface is determined to be secondary authorization, the lock may be controlled to unlock the storage component and maintain the door assembly locked. The door assembly and the storage assembly may remain locked when the authentication interface determines unauthorized access.

The safety assembly may include a secondary metal plate disposed at a rear portion of the metal plate. The lock may be disposed between the metal plate and the secondary metal plate.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be embodied in a smart door configured to be installed in a door opening, the smart door including: a door panel having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side configured to be rotatably secured to a structure defining a door opening to allow passage through a front space in front of the door opening and a rear space behind the door opening; a safety panel disposed in the door opening adjacent the second side of the door panel when the door panel may be closed, the safety panel having a front surface facing the front space and a side surface facing the second side of the door panel when the door panel may be closed; a lock recess formed in the second side of the door panel; a lock hole formed through the side surface of the security panel at a position aligned with the lock notch; and a lock disposed inside the security panel at a position aligned with the lock hole and having a latch configured to engage with the lock notch of the door panel to lock the door panel.

The door panel may have a front surface. The front surface of the door panel may face the front space and be flush with the front surface of the security panel when the latch is engaged with the lock recess.

The security panel may include: a front plate; a back plate coupled with the front plate; and a transparent plate coupled with the front plate and defining the front surface. The lock may be disposed between the front plate and the rear plate. A sensor may be disposed between the front panel and the transparent panel for determining whether a user in the first space is authorized to access the rear space. The lock may be controlled based on the determination of the sensor.

A door frame may surround the door panel. The door frame may have a side surface coupled with the side surface of the security panel. The side surface of the door frame may be formed with a locking hole configured to be aligned with the locking hole and the locking notch of the security panel when the door panel may be closed.

A plurality of storage containers may be vertically stacked in the door opening. Each storage container may have a front door, a side surface of the front door being disposed adjacent to the security panel; a storage lock recess formed in the side surface of the front door; a storage lock aperture formed through the security panel in a position aligned with the lock notch; and a storage lock disposed inside the security panel at a position aligned with the locking hole and having a latch configured to engage with the storage lock recess of the front door to lock the front door. When the latch of the storage lock is engaged with the storage lock recess, the storage lock may be concealed and the front door of the storage container is flush with the front surface of the security panel.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as a smart entryway including: a wall having a door opening with a first section adjacent a first side of the wall, a second section adjacent a second side of the wall, and a third section disposed between the first section and the second section; a door provided in a first section of the door opening to allow passage between the interior space and the exterior space; a door frame bordering the first section of the door opening and surrounding the door, the door frame having a first beam fixed to the first side of the wall, the door being hinged to the first beam of the door frame; at least one storage container having a storage space provided in the second section of the door opening and having an external door to allow access to the storage space from the external space; a storage frame bordering a second section of the door opening to surround the at least one storage container, the storage frame having a first beam fixed to a second side of the wall; and a safety assembly disposed between the door frame and the storage frame in the third section of the door opening, the safety assembly having a lock and a panel housing the lock, the panel coupled to at least one of the door frame, the storage frame, and a portion of the wall above the third section of the door opening.

The door frame may be made of a material configured to support a portion of the wall above the first section of the door opening, and the door frame may have a bottom panel configured to be secured to or embedded in a surface disposed at the bottom of the door opening. The storage frame may be made of a material configured to support a portion of the structure above the second section of the door opening, and the storage frame may have a bottom panel configured to be secured to or embedded in a surface disposed at the bottom of the door opening.

The door frame may include a second beam opposite the first beam, and the second beam may be fixed to the panel. The storage frame may include a second beam opposite the first beam, and the second beam may be fixed to the panel.

The storage container may include an opening, and the outer door may include a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side of the outer door being hinged to the storage container at an edge of the opening, and the second side of the outer door being adjacent to a section of the storage frame that contacts the panel.

The first beam of the door frame and the first beam of the storage frame may be parallel to each other. The panel may be aligned with the first beam of the door frame and the first beam of the storage frame. The top of the door frame, the storage frame and the panel may have the same height.

The front trim assembly may be configured to interface with the door opening at a location in front of the door frame and the storage frame. The front trim assembly may have a first front trim coupled to a first beam of the door frame.

The door frame may have a header configured to contact a bottom of the structure at a location above the first section of the door opening. The storage frame may have a top beam configured to contact a bottom of the structure at a location above the second section of the door opening. The first front garnish may be coupled to the door frame and the top rail of the storage frame such that the first front garnish is opposite to the exterior space the first and top rails of the door frame and the first and top rails of the storage frame.

The rear portion of the first front garnish may be formed with a block configured to be inserted between the top beams of the door frame and the storage frame to be disposed above the panel and to contact the bottom of the structure at a position above the third section of the door opening. The upper beam may be disposed above the panel to be located between the top beam of the storage frame and the top beam of the door frame. The front-to-rear thickness of the upper beam may be smaller than the front-to-rear thickness of the top beam of the storage frame and the door frame so that a front gap may be formed in front of the upper beam between the storage frame and the door frame. The block may be configured to be inserted into the front gap to cover the upper beam.

The front garnish assembly may include a second front garnish coupled to a front portion of the first front garnish. The front portion of the first front garnish may be formed with a groove, and the rear portion of the second front garnish may be formed with a protrusion configured to fit into the groove to couple the second front garnish to the first front garnish.

Embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented as an intelligent entryway configured to be installed in a door opening, the intelligent entryway including: a door assembly disposed in the first section of the door opening, the door assembly including an access door and a door frame, the door frame interfacing with the access door and the access door rotatably coupled to the door frame to allow or prevent passage between the front space and the rear space; a storage assembly disposed in the second section of the door opening, the storage assembly including a storage container and a storage frame, the storage frame bordering the storage container, and the storage container having a front door to allow access to the interior of the storage container from the front space; a security panel disposed in a third section of the door opening between the first section and the second section, wherein left and right sides of the security assembly are in contact with the storage frame and the door frame, respectively; a lock coupled with a rear portion of the security panel and configured to lock or unlock the access door and the front door; and a front seal disposed bordering the door opening and coupled to the door frame and the front section of the storage frame. The front seal may be configured to protect the door frame and the storage frame and reduce heat transfer between the front space and the rear space when the access door and the front door are closed.

The door frame may include: a first section coupled to a structure that may form a door opening; a second section opposite the first section and coupled with the security panel; a third section coupled to a portion of the structure above the first section of the door opening; and a fourth section embedded in the bottom surface. The storage frame may include: a first section coupled with a structure; a second section opposite the first section and coupled with the security panel; a third section coupled to a portion of the structure above the second section of the door opening; and a fourth section embedded in the bottom surface. The front seal may include: a first section coupled with the first section of the door frame; a second section coupled with the first section of the storage frame; and a top section coupled with the door frame and a third section of the storage frame, the front seal contacting the structure at the first, second, and third sections. The rear of the top section of the front seal may include a block configured to be inserted between the third section of the door frame and the third section of the storage frame and between the structure and the security panel.

An authentication interface may be coupled to a front of the security panel and configured to determine whether a user in the front space is authorized to access the rear space or the interior of the storage container. The lock may be controlled based on the determination of the authentication interface.

A front handle may be provided on a front surface of the access door, and the front handle may be configured to be movable to protrude forward. A rear handle may be provided on a rear surface of the access door, and the rear handle may be configured to be movable to protrude rearward. The handle actuator may be configured to move the front handle and the rear handle.

When the authentication interface determines that the user is authorized to enter the second space, the lock may be controlled to unlock the access door, and the front handle may be controlled to protrude forward from a front surface of the access door. When the authentication interface determines that the user may not be authorized to enter the second space, the lock may be controlled to lock the access door, and the front handle may be controlled to move to a position where a front surface of the handle may be flush with a front surface of the access door.

The access door may include a display configured to be visible from the rear space. Information from the authentication interface may be displayed on the display.

The storage container may include a rear door or interior door to allow access to the interior of the storage container from the rear space. When the front door is unlocked, the rear door can be automatically locked.

Drawings

Embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements, and wherein:

fig. 1 is a perspective view of an intelligent gate according to one embodiment;

figure 2 shows the intelligent gate of figure 1 open;

FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the access door and storage door shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3B is an exploded perspective view showing the safety assembly disposed between the access door and the storage door;

fig. 3C is an exploded perspective view showing a front garnish or seal;

fig. 3D is a view showing a front garnish;

FIG. 3E is an enlarged exploded view of the front garnish;

FIG. 3F is a top sectional view of the front garnish;

FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view from the other side of FIG. 3A;

fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the security assembly of fig. 1 disassembled;

FIG. 6 is a front view showing the safety assembly shown in FIG. 5 assembled and installed;

FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the safety assembly of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the first security panel shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the first security panel of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the locking device installed in the first security panel of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a partially exploded perspective view of the access door, storage compartment, and safety assembly shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 13A is a perspective view of the access door shown in FIG. 12;

FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the access door showing the hinge;

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the access door of FIGS. 13A and 13B;

FIG. 15A is an exploded perspective view of the other side of FIG. 14;

FIG. 15B is an exploded perspective view of the access door showing the rear handle;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the storage assembly shown in FIG. 12;

FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 16;

fig. 18 is an exploded perspective view from the other side of fig. 17;

fig. 19 is a perspective view showing the assembled safety assembly of fig. 1;

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the other side of FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a partially exploded perspective view of FIG. 19;

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the other side of FIG. 21;

fig. 23 is a schematic front view of the authentication device shown in fig. 21;

fig. 24 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of a front panel of a safety assembly;

figure 25 is a perspective view of the intelligent gate with the storage assembly omitted;

fig. 26 is a perspective view of an intelligent gate with the security assembly omitted; and

figure 27 is a perspective view of an intelligent gate with an alternative arrangement of a storage assembly and an access door assembly.

Detailed Description

Referring to fig. 1 to 4, the smart entryway according to one embodiment may be configured to be installed in a door opening 15 of an existing structure or building 10 to partition a first space S1 and a second space S2 and allow a passageway between the first space S1 and the second space S2. The first space S1 may be an external space or a common space provided in front of the smart entryway. The second space S2 may be an interior space or a private (e.g., residential) space disposed behind the smart entryway. The first space S1 may be, for example, a front porch or a community corridor, and the second space S2 may be a residential room or a hallway. The first space S1 may be a public, accessible by outsiders, and the second space S2 may be a secure private space for residents and their guests. An intelligent entryway may also be referred to as an intelligent door or intelligent gate.

The smart entryway may include: an entrance door assembly 100 having an access door 140 allowing access to the second space S2; and a storage assembly 200 having at least one storage container or bin 500 for temporarily storing items such as mail or groceries. Items may be placed in the smart entryway from the first space S1 and may be retrieved by the user from the second space S2. At least a portion of the storage assembly 200 may be temperature controlled to allow a user to receive items requiring a certain temperature (e.g., perishable food items). In addition, the access door 140 may include a door display 180 (fig. 14) visible from the second space S2. The door display 180 may indicate certain information or allow a user in the second space S2 to interact with a person in the first space S1.

The access door assembly 100 and the storage assembly 200 may be disposed with the safety assembly 300 therebetween such that the storage assembly 200 may be disposed on a first side (e.g., left side) of the safety assembly 300, and the access door assembly 100 may be disposed on a second side (e.g., right side) of the safety assembly 300. The safety assembly 300 may selectively lock or unlock at least one of the access door assembly 100 or the storage assembly 200. The entry door assembly 100, storage assembly 200, and security assembly 300 may fill the door opening of the structure 10.

The security component 300 may include an authentication device or interface 700 to authenticate a primary user (e.g., resident) and open the access door 140 upon authentication. The security assembly 300, upon detection by the authentication device 700, may prevent unauthorized personnel from entering by keeping the access door 140 locked and closed when the user is not authenticated. The transparent cover 340 may protect the authentication device 700 and the security assembly 300 from damage and tampering.

As with the access door 140, the storage container 500 may be opened and closed based on authorization. For example, the storage container 500 may be opened and closed by using a predetermined authentication code (e.g., a barcode or a numeric code). A secondary user (e.g., a carrier) possessing a predetermined verification code may open the storage container 500 and store and/or access items (e.g., mail) in the opened storage container 500. Alternatively or in addition, the secondary user may retrieve items (e.g., outgoing mail or packages) left in the storage container 500 by the user. Access to the storage container 500 may be authenticated differently than access through the access door 140, such that a secondary user possessing a predetermined authentication code for the storage container 500 is not necessarily allowed to pass through the access door 140. The master user may gain access to both the access door 140 and the storage container 500 after being authorized.

The entry door assembly 100 and storage assembly 200 may be installed in a door opening or other opening 15 formed in a structure 10, which structure 10 may be a wall, series of walls (e.g., exterior, interior, and drywall) or a column that constitutes a building. Alternatively, the structure 10 may be a separate frame that is subsequently installed in a wall, series of walls or columns that make up a building.

For convenience of description, the door opening or opening 15 will be referred to as a door opening, but the smart entryway is not limited to a door opening. For example, the smart entryway may be implemented as a smart window mounted in a window frame, a smart dog door mounted in an existing opening of the dog door, a smart gate for a fence, a smart garage door, and the like. The door opening 15 may communicate with the first space S1 and the second space S2. The storage assembly 200 may be disposed on a first side (e.g., left side) of the door opening 15, and the entry door assembly 100 may be disposed on a second side (e.g., right side) of the door opening 15. The security assembly 300 may be disposed between the entry gate 100 and the storage assembly 200.

The structure 10 may include a structure having: a rear or inner wall 21 facing a rear surface of the second space S2; and a front or outer wall 22 having a front surface facing the first space S1. A top wall or ceiling 23 may connect the upper ends of the rear wall 21 and the front wall 22. A base or floor 24 may connect the lower ends of the rear wall 21 and the front wall 22.

The front wall 22 and the rear wall 21 may be vertical walls or columns. The ceiling 23 may be a horizontal wall. The floor 24 may be horizontal. Each of the front wall 22 and the rear wall 21 may be formed as separate left and right walls or columns, which may be connected via an upper wall above the door opening, or alternatively as a single wall or column. The front wall 22 and the rear wall 21 may be connected at the sides by side walls or panels provided in the building, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. The spaces between the front wall 22 and the rear wall 21 and between the floor 24 and the ceiling 23 (but excluding the door opening 15) may be filled with a solid material or formed of a building material (e.g., wood, cement, or brick). The front wall 22 and the rear wall 21 may be integrally formed with the ceiling 23 and/or the floor 24, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto.

An intermediate structure, wall or column 25 (fig. 7) may be provided in the middle of the door opening 15 between the left and right sides of the structure 10 forming the door opening 15. The intermediate structure 25 may be formed by the structure 10 or alternatively may be a separate structure such as a plate. The intermediate structure 25 may support the security face plate assembly 300, if present.

The front and

rear walls

22, 21 and the ceiling 23 and floor 24 may have an existing configuration of the structure 10 in which the intelligent entryway is to be installed. For example, in the case of a reinforced concrete structure 10 that is part of a concrete building, at least one of the rear wall 21, the front wall 22, the top wall or ceiling 23, or the floor 24 may be formed of a concrete material. In the case of the wooden structure 10 as a part of a wooden building, at least one of the rear wall 21, the front wall 22, the ceiling 23, and the floor 24 may be a wooden product. In the case of steel structure 10 as part of a steel structure building, at least one of the rear wall 21, front wall 22, ceiling 23, or floor 24 may comprise steel.

There may be an optional intermediate wall between the front wall 22 and the rear wall 21. By way of example, the front wall 22 may be brick or cement, the rear wall 21 may be a drywall, and an intermediate air, insulation, wood, or cement wall may be disposed between the front wall 22 and the rear wall 21.

Regardless of the building material or method of manufacture of the building, the intelligent entryway may be installed in the structure 10. As shown in fig. 3B, the smart entryway may have an optional bottom surface or base 24B, with the bottom surface or base 24B configured to be mounted on the floor 24.

The structure 10 may separate the first space S1 from the second space S2. The door opening 15 may be formed through the structure 10 upward in the front and rear direction to communicate with the first space S1 and the second space S2. The door opening 15 may have a thickness t, a width W, and a height H. The thickness t may be a front-rear distance between the first space S1 and the second space S2, and represents a front-rear depth of the door opening 15. The width W may be the inner left-right distance of the door opening 15. The height H may be a vertical distance no greater than the height of the door assembly 100.

The entry door assembly 100, the storage assembly 200, and the security assembly 300 may be disposed in the door opening 15. When assembled, the entry door assembly 100, the storage assembly 200, and the security assembly 300 may have a thickness less than or equal to the thickness t of the door opening 15, a height less than or equal to the height H of the door opening 15, and a width less than or equal to the width W of the door opening 15.

The door opening 15 may be divided into a first opening or right section 11, a second opening or left section 12 and a third opening or middle section 13. The access door assembly 100 may be disposed in the first opening 11. The storage assembly 200 may be disposed in the second opening 12. The safety component 300 may be disposed in the third opening 13.

The first opening 11 may have the largest area among the first to third openings 11 to 13, and the third opening 13 may have the narrowest or smallest area among the first to third openings 11 to 13. The second opening 12 may be narrower than the first opening 11 and larger than the third opening 13. The size of the first opening 11 may correspond to the size of the entrance door assembly 100, the size of the second opening 12 may correspond to the size of the storage assembly 200, and the size of the third opening 13 may correspond to the size of the security assembly 300. The user may move from the first space S1 to the second space S2 via the entrance door assembly 100, and the width of the first opening 11 may be the widest of the first opening 11 to the third opening 13.

Although the figures show that the widths of the first opening 11, the second opening 12, and the third opening 13 are different from each other, the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the ratio. Although the figures show that the heights of the first opening 11, the second opening 12, and the third opening 13 are the same, embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. The height of the entry door assembly 100, the storage assembly 200, and the safety assembly 300 may be the same, while the width may be different, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto.

The dimensions of the entry door assembly 100, the storage assembly 200, and the safety assembly 300 may be configured based on the dimensions of the door opening 15. Since most front door openings are of standardized size, the smart entryway can be manufactured to fit within or have dimensions that match standard doors to allow mass production. For example, in the united states, many front door openings are 50 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 2 inches thick, so that the entire smart entryway can be configured to be 50 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 2 inches thick.

The access door 140 of the access door assembly 100 may open and close the first opening 11. The storage container 500 of the storage assembly 200 may be divided into two or more sections or containers 500-1 and 500-2 to have a cabinet or drawer configuration. Each of the containers 500-1 and 500-2 may have a front container door 520 and a rear container door 540 (fig. 16) to open and close the containers 500-1 and 500-2. Each front container door 520 of the storage container 500 may open or close at least a portion of the second opening 12. The front container door 520 may be exposed to the first space S1 and face the first space S1, and the rear container door 540 may be exposed to the second space S2 and face the second space S2. The front and

rear container doors

520 and 540 may alternatively be referred to as outer and

inner container doors

520 and 540. Details regarding the front and

rear container doors

520 and 540 will be described with reference to fig. 16 to 18.

The safety assembly 300 may be disposed in the third opening 13 to cover the third opening 13. Safety assembly 300 may be coupled with at least one of access door assembly 100, storage assembly 200, and structure 10.

Referring to fig. 3A-4, the entry door assembly 100 may include a doorframe 120 mounted to the structure 10, the doorframe 120 being at or near the right border or edge of the front wall 22 to enclose an access door 140. The access door 140 may be hinged to the door frame 120 to open and close the first opening 11. The door frame 120 may include: a first door frame or right panel 121 disposed on the right side of door opening 15 and contacting front wall 22 and/or structure 10 at a location between front wall 22 and rear wall 21; and a second door frame or left panel 122 disposed to the left of first opening 11 and configured to contact safety assembly 300. The door frame 120 may further include: a third door frame or top panel 123 disposed on top of the door opening 15, below the ceiling 23; and an optional fourth door frame or lower panel 124 disposed on top of the floor 24. The first, second, third, and

fourth door frames

121, 122, 123, and 124 may be perpendicular to each other, and may alternatively be referred to as a beam. The first and

second door frames

121 and 122 may be bent to receive an edge of the access door 140 (fig. 15A to 15B).

For safety, the door frame 120 may be formed of a steel material, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. The first, second, third, and

fourth door frames

121, 122, 123, and 124 may occupy an edge of the first opening 11, and the access door 140 may occupy the remaining portion of the first opening 11. More details about the door frame 120 will be described with reference to fig. 12 to 15B.

The storage assembly 200 may include a storage frame 220 mounted on the structure 10, the storage frame 220 being positioned at or adjacent a left edge or rim of the front wall 22 to enclose a storage container 500. The containers 500-1 and 500-2 may be secured within the storage frame 220, and a first (i.e., front) container door 520 may be hinged to each container 500 to open and close the second opening 12 (fig. 16). The storage box 220 may include: a first storage frame or left panel 221 disposed to the left of the second opening 12 and configured to contact the front wall 22 and/or the structure 10 at a location between the front wall 22 and the rear wall 21; and a second storage frame or right panel 222 disposed at the right side of the second opening 12 and contacting the safety assembly 300. The storage box 220 may further include: a third storage frame or top panel 223 provided at the top of the door opening 15, i.e., the ceiling 23; and a fourth storage frame or lower panel 224 disposed on top of the floor 24. The first storage frame 221, the second storage frame 221, the third storage frame 223, and the fourth storage frame 224 may be perpendicular to each other, and may alternatively be referred to as a beam.

The third storage frame 223 and the third door frame 123 may be formed as one upper frame or panel, or alternatively may be formed separately and combined later. As another alternative, an upper panel or security frame 333 may be provided at the top of the door opening 15 and below the ceiling 23 between the third door frame 123 and the third storage frame 223 to support the top of the security assembly 300. The third storage frame 223, the security frame 333, and the third door frame 123 may be formed as one upper frame or panel, or alternatively may be formed separately and combined later. Second storage frame 222 and second door frame 122 may be integrally formed with the sides of security assembly 300, and/or formed separately, and may then optionally be combined with security assembly 300 (e.g., welded or bonded).

For safety, the storage frame 220 may be formed of a steel material, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. The first storage frame 221, the second storage frame 222, the third storage frame 223, and the fourth storage frame 224 may occupy an edge of the second opening 12, and the containers 500-1 and 500-2 may occupy the remaining portion of the second opening 12. Further details regarding the storage block 220 will be described with reference to fig. 12 through 15B.

The security assembly 300 may have a security panel or case 310 disposed between the door frame 120 and the storage frame 220. The security panel 310 may be secured to the structure 10 and/or coupled to the door frame 120 and the storage frame 220 to selectively lock and unlock the access door assembly 100 and the storage assembly 200. The safety component 300 may cover the third opening 13. As previously described, an upper panel or security frame 333 may be provided at the top of the door opening 15 to support the top of the security assembly 300. The upper panel 333 may be coupled to the third storage frame 223 and the third door frame 123 to form a single upper panel or frame disposed at the top of the door opening 15.

With particular reference to fig. 3C-3E, an optional front or exterior trim piece 800 may be provided to surround the entire door opening 15. The front garnish 800 may be disposed in front of the first door frame 121 and the first storage frame 221, the third door frame 123 and the third storage frame 223, and the fourth door frame 124 and the fourth storage frame 224 to contact the structure 10 and form a front edge of the door opening 15 that covers the first door frame 121, the third door frame 123 and the fourth door frame 124, and the first storage frame 221, the third storage frame 223 and the fourth storage frame 224 from the front. The front garnish 800 may also cover the upper frame 333. The front garnish 800 can alternatively be referred to as a front seal or a front frame.

Alternatively, the front garnish 800 may be an inner frame disposed inside the first door frame 121 and the first storage frame 221, below the first door frame 121 and the first storage frame 221, and on top of the fourth door frame 124 and the fourth storage frame 224 so as not to expose the front portion, the first door frame 121, the third door frame 123, and the fourth door frame 124, and the first storage frame 221, the third storage frame 223, and the fourth storage frame 224 in the door opening 15.

The front garnish 800 may be made of a material having low thermal conductivity and a low thermal expansion coefficient (e.g., a ceramic material or a steel material having a high melting point). The front garnish 800 can block or reduce heat transferred to the door frame 120 and the storage frame 220 and serve as a seal to reduce or prevent heat from the first space S1 from entering the second space S2, improving durability of the smart doorway and the structure 10 in the event of a fire.

The front garnish 800 may include: a first or right front trim or seal 810 to the right of the contact structure 10 for covering the first door frame 121; a second or left front trim or seal 820 for covering the first storage frame 221, which contacts the left side of the structure 10; and a third or upper trim or seal 830 contacting the bottom of structure 10, which is located below ceiling 23 and covers third door frame 123 and third storage frame 223. The first front garnish 810 may be disposed in front of the first door frame 121 and may be fixed to the right inner side of the first door frame 121 and/or the front wall 21 and/or the rear wall 22. The second front garnish 820 may be disposed in front of the first storage frame 221, and may be fixed to the left inner side of the second storage frame 221 and/or the front wall 21 and/or the rear wall 22. The third front garnish 830 may be disposed in front of and coupled to the third door frame 123 and the third storage frame 223.

The heights of the first and second

front garnishes

810 and 820 may be the same as the height H of the door opening 15. The first and second

front decorations

810 and 820 may be parallel to each other.

The front garnish 800 may include a first or outer front garnish 800A and a second or inner front garnish 800B disposed behind the first front garnish 800A and in front of the storage frame 220 and the door frame 120. The first front garnish 800A may face the first space S1.

The first front trim 810 may include a first outer frame or trim 811 and a first inner frame or trim 812. The first exterior trim 811 may be exposed to the first space S1, and the first interior trim 812 may be fixed to the first door frame 121. The first exterior trim piece 811 can be coupled (e.g., press fit) with the first interior trim piece 812.

The second front trim 820 may include a second outer frame or trim 821 and a second inner frame or trim 822. The second exterior trim 821 may be exposed to the first space S1, and the second interior trim 822 may be fixed to the first storage frame 121. Second trim piece 821 may be coupled (e.g., press fit) to second trim piece 822.

The third front trim 830 may include a third outer frame or trim 831 and a third inner frame or trim 832. The third exterior trim 831 may be exposed to the first space S1, and the third interior trim 832 may be fixed to at least one of the third door frame 123 or the third storage frame 223. The third exterior trim 831 can be coupled (e.g., press fit) with the third interior trim 832.

A space or gap 835 (fig. 3D) may be formed between the third door frame 123 and the third storage frame 223, and the upper panel 333 (fig. 3C) may be disposed in the space 835 to connect the third door frame 123 or the third storage frame 223. The front-to-rear thickness of the upper panel 333 may be smaller than the front-to-rear thicknesses of the third door frame 123 and the third storage frame 223. An insert block or rib 840 protruding from the rear of the third trim piece 832 may be provided, and the insert block 840 may be inserted into the space 835 to be located in front of the upper panel 333 and between the third door frame 123 and the third storage frame 223. The insert block 840 may support the third door frame 123 and/or the third storage frame 223, and is disposed at the same height as the third door frame 123 and the third storage frame 221.

The first front garnish 800A can be press-fitted with the second front garnish 800B. Rear portions of the first, second, and third

outer frames

811, 812, 831 may be press-fitted to front portions of the first, second, and third

inner frames

812, 822, 832, respectively. Front portions of the first, second, and

third frames

811, 812, 831 may be exposed to the first space S1.

Referring to fig. 3E and 3F, the rear of the first front garnish 800A may be formed with a coupling protrusion 814, and the front of the second front garnish 800B may be formed with a coupling notch or slot 824, into which the coupling protrusion 814 may be inserted. The outer contour of the coupling protrusion 814 may correspond to the inner contour of the coupling slot 824 such that the first front garnish 800A can be snap-fitted to the second front garnish 800B. The coupling protrusion 814 may have a hook or wedge shape. The coupling groove 824 may have a shape configured to be engaged with the coupling protrusion 814 upward in the front and rear directions.

In addition, a fastening member 850 (e.g., a bolt or a screw) may protrude from the rear of the coupling protrusion 814 and be inserted into a hole or an opening formed through the coupling groove 824 to increase safety. The fastening member 850 is not visible from the first space S1.

The first, second, and third

outer frames

811, 821, and 831 may be formed with continuous coupling protrusions 814, and these continuous coupling protrusions 814 may be configured to be press-fitted into continuous coupling grooves 824 formed in the first, second, and third

inner frames

812, 822, and 832. Alternatively, each of the first, second, and third

outer frames

811, 821, and 831 may include at least one coupling protrusion 814 that may be formed to be inserted into at least one coupling groove 824 formed in each of the first, second, and third

inner frames

812, 822, and 832. In such embodiments, the location of the coupling protrusion 814 may correspond to the location of the coupling slot 824.

Referring to fig. 5-11, security component 300 may include: an authentication device 700 provided to the front of the security panel 310; and a locking device provided at the rear of the security panel 310 to selectively lock or unlock any one of the entry door assembly 100 and the storage assembly 200.

The locking device may include: a first door lock 301 and a second door lock 302 for selectively locking or unlocking the access door 140; and a first container or storage lock 303 and a second container or storage lock 304 for selectively locking or unlocking the front container door 520 of the storage container 500. The security panel 310 may prevent outsiders from accessing the authentication device 700 and the locking device, and includes a metal material (e.g., a steel material) having high strength. Although two

door locks

301 and 302 and two

storage locks

303 and 304 are shown, the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the number of locks.

The right side of the security panel 310 may be secured to the door frame 120 of the entry door assembly 100, and the left side of the security panel 310 may be secured to the storage frame 220 of the storage assembly 200. The security panel 310 and the door frame 120 may be welded or riveted to reduce or prevent disassembly, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. When the security panel 310 and the door frame 120 are fastened to each other via the fastening member, the fastening member may not be exposed to the first space S1 of the door opening 15 to prevent tampering. Similarly, the security panel 310 and the storage frame 220 may be welded or riveted, and in a case where the security panel 310 is coupled with the storage frame 220 via the fastening member, the fastening member may not be exposed to the first space S1.

The first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second container door locks 303 and 304 may be disposed within the security panel 310 without being exposed to the first space S1. The first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 and the first container door lock 303 and the second container door lock 304 are not accessible without accessing the security panel 310.

The authentication device 700 may be disposed at the front side of the security panel 310 so as to be accessed from the first space S1. The authentication device 700 may check whether the user is authorized to access through the access door 140 or open one of the containers 500-1 and/or 500-2 of the storage assembly 200.

The authentication apparatus 700 may selectively unlock and lock the entry door assembly 100 by operating the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 after determining that the primary user is authorized. The authentication device 700 may selectively unlock and lock the storage container 500 by operating the first storage lock 303 and the second storage lock 304. The secondary user may be authorized to open the storage container 500 even if the secondary user is not authorized to access the access door 140. The storage container 500 (or at least one of the storage containers 500-1 or 500-2 of the storage container 500) may be unlocked by inputting an authentication code, scanning a barcode, or the like to the authentication device 700, and the storage container 500 may be automatically locked at a predetermined time after being unlocked. Embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to authentication codes, for example, authentication device 700 may include a camera, fingerprint scanner, or other user input. Further details regarding authentication device 700 will be described with reference to fig. 23.

As an example, a predetermined authentication code (barcode, two-dimensional code, password, etc.) may be required to deliver the goods. The authentication device 700 may have an input device (scanner, camera, number keys, keypad, etc.) for inputting an authentication code, and the storage container 500 may be unlocked when the inputted authentication code matches a predetermined authentication code. Further details regarding authentication device 700 will be described with reference to fig. 23.

A cover 340 may be provided to cover the authentication device 700 and the security panel 310. At least a portion of the cover 340 aligned with the authentication device 700 may be transparent or translucent so that light may be transmitted so that the cover 340 may remain on the security panel 310 during authorization of the authentication device 700. By way of example, the cover 340 comprises tempered glass, laminated glass, or plastic. The cover 340 may be a plate or a frame, but the embodiment is not limited thereto.

As shown in fig. 7, the security panel 310 may include a first or front panel or panel 320 facing the first space S1 and a second or rear panel or panel 330 facing the second space S2. The first plate 320 and the second plate 330 may be aligned upward from front to back. Alternatively, the first plate 320 and the second plate 330 may be aligned in different directions (e.g., left-right direction or vertical direction) according to a space or structure 10 in which the smart entryway is to be installed.

The first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second container door locks 303 and 304 may be disposed between the first and

second plates

320 and 330 to be located inside the security panel 310 and hidden from the first space S1. The first plate 320 may be integrally formed with the second plate 330. Alternatively, the first plate 320 and the second plate 330 may be separately formed and then fixed (e.g., welded).

The front of the first plate 320 may include a first mounting section or recess 321 in which the authentication device 700 is disposed. The first mounting recess 321 may be recessed or formed to be recessed from the first space S1 rearward. The rear portion of the first plate 320, which may face the inside of the security panel 310, may be formed with a second mounting section or recess 322, on which the door or storage locks 301 to 304 may be disposed. The second mounting recess 322 may be forwardly recessed or formed to be recessed from the inside of the security panel 310. The second mounting recess 322 may be plural in number for receiving the plural door locks and storage locks 301 to 304, respectively.

The second mounting recess 322 may be disposed below the first mounting recess 321, and at least a portion of the first mounting recess 321 may be located directly above at least a portion of the second mounting recess 322, such that the first and second mounting recesses 321, 322 are at least partially vertically aligned to reduce or minimize the front-to-back thickness of the security panel 310.

Since the first mounting recess 321 may be opened toward the first space S1, the cover 340 may cover the first mounting recess 321. Since the second mounting recess 322 may be opened toward the second space S2, the second plate 330 may cover the second mounting recess 322.

At least one of the left or right sides of the first mounting recess 321 may be opened, and the authentication device 700 may be replaced or repaired via the opened side. At least one of the left or right sides of the second mounting recess 322 may be opened, and the first door lock 301 or the second door lock 302 and/or the first container door lock 303 or the second container door lock 304 may be replaced or repaired via the opened side.

The first installation recess 321 may be recessed or bent from the front surface 320a of the first safety plate 320 to the rear. The first plate 320 may be manufactured by bending a plate to form the first and second mounting recesses 321 and 322. Alternatively, the first plate 320 may be manufactured by casting, welding, injection molding, or stamping, and the first mounting recess 321 may be formed in a groove shape. The second mounting recess 322 may also be manufactured in the same or similar manner as the first mounting recess 321. As another alternative, the first and second mounting recesses 321, 322 may be formed by attaching thicker plates or blocks to the front and rear of the first plate 320 to form the first and second mounting recesses 321, 322 between the blocks, but such an embodiment may be thicker.

The first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second container door locks 303 and 304 may be installed in the second installation recess 322. The first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second container door locks 303 and 304 may be disposed on the rear surface 320b of the first plate 320 to be disposed between the first and

second plates

320 and 330. The door locks 301 and 302 and the container door locks 303 and 304 may be hidden with respect to the first space S1 by the first plate 320 and hidden with respect to the second space S2 by the second plate 330.

A rear surface 320b of the first plate 320 in the second mounting recess 322 may be provided with a plurality of supports or

shelves

311, 312, 313, 314 for supporting the first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second box locks 303 and 304. The supporting

pieces

311, 312, 313, and 314 may be formed by cutting and bending side portions of the first plate 320, or alternatively may be separately formed and then fixed to the first plate 320. The

supports

311, 312, 313, and 314 may be L-shaped, but embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto.

As shown in fig. 9 and 11, the first support 311 may be L-shaped and include a first or vertical section 311a and a second or lateral section 311b extending perpendicularly from the first section 311 a. The first support 311 may be formed as a single plate, and the second section 311b may be formed by bending a portion of the first support 311. An edge of the first section 311a may be coupled to an edge of the first plate 320, and an edge of the second section 311b may extend beyond the rear surface 320b of the first plate 320.

The front-to-rear thicknesses of the first and

second sections

311a and 311b may be less than or equal to the depth of the second mounting recess 322 such that the first and

second sections

311a and 311b do not protrude through the second mounting recess 322.

The configurations of the second support 312, the third support 313, and the fourth support 314 may have an L-shape substantially similar to the configuration of the first support 311. The second support 312 may have a first or vertical section 312a and a second or horizontal section 312 b. The third support 313 may have a first or vertical section 313a and a second or horizontal section 313 b. The fourth support 314 may have a first or vertical section 314a and a second or horizontal section 314 b.

The

supports

311, 312, 313, and 314 may form slots or spaces 325 to 328 therebetween through which the first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second container door locks 303 and 304 may be inserted. The number of spaces 325 through 328 may correspond to the number of

door locks

301 and 302 and

storage locks

303 and 304. When there are two

door locks

301 and 302 and two container door locks 303 and 304, the number of spaces 325 to 328 may be four, so that the spaces 325 to 328 may include a first space or a first upper space 325, a second space or a first lower space 326 disposed below the first upper space, a third space or a second upper space 327, and a fourth space or a second lower space 328 disposed below the second upper space 327.

The first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 may be inserted through the first upper space 325 and the first lower space 326, respectively. First storage lock 303 and second storage lock 304 may be inserted through second upper void 327 and second lower void 328, respectively.

The first upper space 325 and the first lower space 326 may be open toward the right side of the security panel 310 adjacent to the access door 140. The first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 may be inserted into the right side of the security panel 310 via the first upper space 325 and the first lower space 326, respectively.

The second upper space 327 and the second lower space 328 may be opened toward the left side of the security panel 310 adjacent to the storage container 500. The first container door lock 303 and the second container door lock 304 may be inserted into the left side of the security panel 310 via the second upper space 327 and the second lower space 328, respectively.

The first support 311 may alternatively be referred to as a first upper support 311. The first upper space 325 may be formed between the bottom of the rear portion of the first mounting recess 321 (a protrusion may be formed on the rear surface 320b of the first plate 320) and the second section 311b of the first support 311. The second support 312 may alternatively be referred to as a first lower support 312. The first lower space 326 may be formed between the first section 311a of the first support 311 and the second section 312b of the second support 312.

The second section 311b of the first support 311 may extend in the left-right direction and protrude in the front-rear direction to support the lower end of the first door lock 301. The second section 312b of the second support 312 may extend in the left-right direction and protrude in the front-rear direction to support the lower end of the second door lock 302.

The third support 313 may alternatively be referred to as a second upper support 313. The second upper space 327 may be formed between the first section 313a of the third support 313 and the bottom of the rear of the first mounting recess 321.

The fourth support 314 may alternatively be referred to as a second lower support 314. The second lower space 328 may be formed between the second section 314b of the fourth support 314 and the first section 313a of the first support 313.

The second section 313b of the third support 313 may extend in the left-right direction and protrude in the front-rear direction to support the lower end of the first container door lock 303. The second section 314b of the fourth support 314 may extend in the left-right direction and protrude in the front-rear direction to support the lower end of the second container door lock 304.

The first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 may be fixed to at least one of the first plate 320 and the second plate 330. The first and

second supports

311 and 312 may be used to align the positions of the first and second door locks 301 and 302 before fixing the door locks 301 and 302 to the first or

second panel

320 or 320.

As previously described, the first plate 320 may be a plate or a panel bent to form the first and second mounting recesses 321 and 322. A connecting plate or horizontal portion 323 may be disposed between the second mounting recess 322 and the first mounting recess 321. The first and second mounting recesses 321 and 322 may be vertically aligned to maintain a slim front-rear profile of the security panel 310, and the connection plate 323 may form a top of the second mounting recess 322 and a bottom of the first mounting recess 321.

The authentication device 700 may be inserted into the first mounting recess 321 and may be supported on the bottom by the connection plate 323. The authentication apparatus 700 may be disposed at the front side of the first board 320, and the rear side of the first board 320 may be provided with first and second door locks 301 and 302 and first and second container door locks 303 and 304.

As shown in fig. 6, a plurality of

cables

351, 352, 353 and 354 may be provided to control the first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second container door locks 303 and 304 by means of the authentication device 700. The plurality of

cables

351, 352, 353, and 354 may include a first cable 351, a second cable 352, a third cable 353, and a fourth cable 354. The first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 may include

deadbolts

301a and 302a, respectively, and the first storage lock 303 and the second storage lock 304 may include

deadbolts

303a and 304a, respectively. The

deadbolts

301a, 302a, 303a and 304a may be controlled by a first 351 to a fourth 354 cable, which will be described in more detail later. The locking latches 301a, 302a, 303a, and 304a may be moved toward and away from the access door 140 and/or the front container door 520 of the storage container 500 to lock and unlock.

First, second, third, and

fourth cables

351, 352, 353, and 354 may be disposed in the first and second mounting recesses 321 and 322. A connection hole or slot 324 may be formed in the connection plate 323, and the first to fourth cables 351 to 354 may pass through the connection hole 324, thereby minimizing the length of the first to fourth cables 351 to 354.

Referring to fig. 12 to 15B, a door frame 120 may be installed on the structure 10, and an access door 140 may be hinged with the door frame 120 via a hinge 130 to open and close the first opening 11. A handle 400 may be provided on the access door 140 to open and close the access door 140. The hinge 130 may rotatably couple the door frame 120 and the access door 140. The third frame 123 may be disposed at the top of the door opening 15, and the fourth frame 124 may be disposed at the bottom of the door opening 15. The first door frame 121 may be perpendicular to the third and

fourth door frames

123 and 124 and disposed at a first side (e.g., right side) of the door opening 15, and the second door frame 122 may be perpendicular to the third and

fourth door frames

123 and 124 to face the first door frame 121 and disposed at a middle portion of the door opening 15 adjacent to the safety assembly 300.

The first, second, third, and

fourth door frames

121, 122, 123, and 124 are disposed at the boundary of the first opening 11, and the access door 140 may be enclosed by the first, second, third, and

fourth door frames

121, 122, 123, and 124.

The access door 140 may be rotated to open and close the first opening 11. The access door 140 may be hinged to the first door frame 121 or the second door frame 122, or alternatively to the third door frame 123, such that the door is opened and rotated in a front-to-rear facing direction.

If at least one of the first door frame 121, the second door frame 122, the third door frame 123, and the fourth door frame 124 is not hinged with the access door 140, the door frame may be omitted. For example, if the access door 140 is hinged with the first door frame 121, at least one of the second door frame 122, the third door frame 123, and the fourth door frame 124 may be omitted.

At least one of the first door frame 121, the third door frame 123, and the fourth door frame 124 can be coupled with the structure 10 (e.g., the first door frame 121, the third door frame 123, and the fourth door frame 124 can be coupled with the right side of the front wall 22 and/or the rear wall 21, the top below the ceiling 23, and the floor 24, respectively). Second door frame 122 may be coupled to the right side of safety assembly 300.

The first maintenance or lock slot 125 may penetrate the second door frame 122 to allow movement of the

deadbolt

301a or 302a and to allow access to the first lock 301 and the second lock 302 from the right side of the security assembly 300. There may be a plurality (e.g., two) of first maintenance slots 125 formed in second door frame 122 corresponding to a plurality (e.g., first and second) door locks 301 and 302. The first maintenance slot 125 may extend in the left-right direction without being exposed to the first space S1.

The size of the first maintenance slot 125 may be large enough to insert the first door lock 301 or the second door lock 302. The locking

bolts

301a and 302a of the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 of the safety assembly 300 may be inserted through the first service slot 125 to engage the access door 140. The number and location of the door locks 301 and 302 may correspond to the number and location of the first maintenance slots 125. The first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 may be vertically spaced apart as the first maintenance slot 125.

A lock or latch hole or slot 126 (fig. 16) may be formed at a position facing the first maintenance slot 125 of the second door panel 122, respectively, at the left side of the access door 140. The locking hole 126 may alternatively be referred to as a locking groove or a locking notch. The locking pins 301a and 302a of the door locks 301 and 302 may pass through the first maintenance slot 125 of the second door frame 122 to be inserted into the locking holes 126 of the access door 140. When unlocked, deadbolts 301a and 302a may be withdrawn through first service slot 125 into security panel 310. For example, the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 may include a housing or enclosure into which the

latches

301a and 302a may be inserted during unlocking.

The maintenance opening 127 may penetrate the second door frame 122 in the left-right direction at a position aligned with the side of the authentication device 700. The authentication device 700 may be repaired or replaced via the service opening 127. The service opening 127 may be opened toward the right side of the second door frame 122.

The first maintenance cover 128 may be provided to close the first maintenance slot 125 and cover the maintenance opening 127 such that the first and

second locks

301, 302 and the authentication device 700 may not be accessed for maintenance when the first maintenance cover 128 is coupled with the second door frame 122.

The first maintenance cover 128 may be disposed between the authentication device 700 and the access door 140 on the right side of the first mounting recess 321. The first maintenance cover 128 may cover at least a portion of a side of the first mounting recess 321 so as to cover the first upper slot 325 and the first lower slot 326 of the first plate 320 from the right side.

The first maintenance cover 128 may have holes 128a and 128b through which the

deadbolts

301a and 302a of the door locks 301 and 302 may pass. The size of the apertures 128a and 128b may correspond to the size of the deadbolts 301a and 302A, but not to the entire housing of the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302, so that the first service cover 128 is in contact with the rest (or housing) of the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302. The first access cover 128 may allow the

deadbolts

301a and 302a to pass through the holes 128a and 128b, but not to allow tampering with the housing or internal workings of the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302.

When the first maintenance cover 128 is attached to the second door frame 122, the first and

second locks

301 and 302 and the authentication device 700 may be concealed while the access door 140 may still be locked by movement of the locking latches 301a and 302 a. The first maintenance cover 128 may prevent or reduce tampering attempts with the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 when the access door 140 is open.

Service opening 127 may be formed to extend in a vertical direction (i.e., a longitudinal direction) of second door frame 122 on the left side, disposed adjacent to the right side of safety assembly 300. Service cover 128 may cover service opening 127 and be coupled (e.g., via pin and notch press fit, screw connection, bolting, or adhesive) to second door frame 122 via a fastening member. The service cover 128 may be removable from the second door frame 122 to allow access to the authentication device 700 via the service opening 127 and to the first lock 301 and the second lock 302 via the first service slot 125.

When the access door 140 is closed, the service opening 127 and the service cover 128 may be disposed on the same plane as the access door 140. The maintenance cover 128 and the second door frame 122 may not protrude so that the second door frame 222 and the maintenance cover 128 are hidden when viewed from the first space S1 with the access door 140 closed.

The fourth door frame 124 may be supported on an upper surface of the floor 24. At least a portion of the fourth door frame 124 may be embedded in the floor 24 for fire protection and safety.

The access door 140 may be hinged to the door frame 120 and rotated via the hinge 130 to allow access through the access door 140. The access door 140 may be rotated to at least one of the first space S1 and the second space S2, and may open and close the first opening 11 by the rotation. As an example, the access door 140 may open into the first space S1, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto.

The access door 140 may include a first frame or panel 150 at least partially exposed in the first space S1 and a second frame or panel 160 exposed in the second space S2. The first panel 150 may be a front or indoor frame or panel and the second panel 160 may be a rear or indoor frame or panel.

The first panel 150 may have a front panel or front plate 151, and a first side wall or plate 152 and a second side wall or plate 153 are bent from the front plate 151 toward the second space S2. The

sidewalls

152 and 153 may space the first panel 150 from a later-described second panel 160 and cover side edges of a later-described third panel 170.

When the access door 140 is closed, the

sidewalls

152 and 153 may be aligned with the inner sides of the first and

second door frames

121 and 122, respectively, and face each other. The first and second

rear rims

154 and 155 may be bent from the first and

second side walls

152 and 153, respectively, to face the rear side of the front plate 151 and also to face the second panel 160. The left side of the front plate 151 may be formed with a first handle hole 156 to receive the handle 400.

The first panel 150 may be formed of a metal material for fire protection and safety. The first panel 150 may be manufactured by bending a plate to form the front plate 151, the first and

second sidewalls

152 and 153, and the first and second

rear rims

154 and 155.

The locking hole 126 may be provided on the second door panel 153 of the first panel 150 at the left side of the access door 140. Lock aperture 126 may be an aperture, slot, or recess that at least partially penetrates second door panel 153. The locking latches 301a and 302a of the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 may engage with the locking holes 126 to lock the access door 140.

The handle 400 may be inserted into the first handle hole 156 such that a front surface of the handle 400 may be flush with a front surface of the front plate 151. The handle 400 may be configured to protrude for grasping when the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 are unlocked. The first sidewall 152 may be hinged to the first door frame 121 via a hinge 130. When the access door 140 is closed, the first sidewall 152 may be disposed to face an inner side surface of the first door frame 121, and the second sidewall 153 may be disposed to face an inner side surface of the second door frame 122.

The first and second

rear rims

154 and 155 may be coupled with the front surface of the second panel 160 by fastening members, such as bolts, screws, adhesives, or welding, so that the first and

second panels

150 and 160 may be coupled with each other at left and right sides. The inner sides of the first and

second panels

150 and 160 may face and be spaced apart from each other to form the door inner space 141.

A third frame or panel 170 may be disposed between the first panel 150 and the second panel 160. The third panel 170 may also be referred to as a display frame or panel. An optional door display 180 for displaying information to a user may be provided in the display opening or recess 171 formed in the third panel 170. When the door display 180 is provided, a portion of the second panel 160 may be made of a transparent material so that the user can view the door display 180 from the second space S2.

Alternatively, the opening or recess 171 may be omitted, and the door display 180 may be coupled to the rear surface of the third panel 170 so as to be visible through the transparent portion of the second panel 160. As another alternative, the door display 180 may be coupled to the rear surface of the second panel 160 to be disposed outside the access door 140 facing the second space S2. Embodiments of door display 180 and coupling with access door 140 are not limited.

The third panel 170 may be coupled with at least one of the first panel 150 and the second panel 160. The display opening 171 may be formed to penetrate the third panel 170, and the third panel 170 may support the door display 180 and conceal various cables connected to the door display 180. The door display 180 may face the second space S2 to display information to the second space S2 via the display opening 171 and/or the transparent portion of the second panel 160. The door display 180 may be, for example, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) display or a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Door display 180 may display video material recorded from authentication device 700 or be used to display or stream other information or programs. Door display 180 may have an optional timer, microphone or speaker and authentication device 700 may output video recorded from the camera if the user so permits. The door display 180 may be configured to simulate a window or door and/or continuously display an external image.

The second panel 160 may include a transmissive panel or window 162 formed of a material capable of transmitting light (e.g., a transparent or translucent material such as glass or plastic). At least one edge of the transmissive panel 162 may be provided with a fixed panel assembly 164, the fixed panel assembly 164 being configured to be coupled (e.g., bolted, screwed, adhered, or welded) with the first panel 150.

The fixed panel assembly 164 may include: a first fixing decoration or plate 164a provided at the left side of the transmissive panel 162; a second fixing decoration or plate 164b disposed above the transmissive panel 162; and a third fixing decoration or plate 164c disposed under the transmissive panel 162, but the embodiment disclosed herein is not limited thereto. The first, second, and third fixing

decorations

164a, 164b, and 164c may be formed of a metal material.

The right side of the transmissive panel 162 may be optionally provided with a fourth fixing decoration or plate. The embodiments disclosed herein do not limit the number of fixing trim or plates, and the fixing panel assembly 164 may be coupled with at least one edge (e.g., two or three edges) of the transmissive panel 162 to support the transmissive panel 162. The fixing panel assembly 164 may be formed with a second handle hole 166 through which the handle 400 may be exposed.

The handle 400 may be flush with the access door 140 and may optionally protrude from the access door 140. The handle 400 may include: a first handle 410 protruding from the front of the access door 140 toward the first space S1; and a second handle 420 protruding from the rear of the access door 140 toward the second space S2. An optional handle drive (e.g., an actuator or motor) can selectively move at least one of the first handle 410 or the second handle 420 forward or backward so that a user can thus grasp the first handle 410 or the second handle 420.

When not being removed or used, first handle 410 may be retained within first panel 150 and cover first handle aperture 156 to lie in the same plane as front panel 151. When in use, the first handle 410 may be moved to protrude out of the front plate 151 toward the first space S1.

When not being moved or used, the second handle 420 may be retained within the second panel 160 and cover the second handle hole 166 to be located on the same plane as the fixing panel 164. When in use, the second handle 420 may protrude out of the fixing panel 164 toward the second space S2. The first handle 410 and the second handle 420 may be moved by a handle drive, or alternatively may be manually pulled by a user.

When a person wants to enter the second space S2 from the first space S1, the first handle 410 may protrude. When a person wants to leave the second space S2 to enter the first space S1, the second handle 420 may protrude. The control of the first handle 410 and the second handle 420 may be based on user input (e.g., a button, touch, tap, or pull of the first handle 410 and the second handles 410 and 420), or alternatively based on user authentication of the authentication device 700, as it may be more difficult for an intruder to breach the access door 140 if the first handle 410 remains level.

Alternatively, first handle 410 and second handle 420 may be rotatable door knobs to insert and withdraw a latch configured to protrude from an access door and into optional slots of second doorframe 122 and safety assembly 300. The user can lock the latch in the slot via a lock on first handle 410 to provide additional security. The front container door 520 may be spring loaded to spring open when unlocked, or alternatively, the front container door 520 may have a handle mechanism similar to the handle 400 of the door assembly 100.

Referring to fig. 16-18, as previously described, storage component 200 may be disposed on the left side of security component 300. The storage frame 220 may be installed in the structure 10, and the storage container 500 may be coupled to the storage frame 220. The storage container 500 may be arranged in a plurality, and includes, for example, a first container 500-1 and a second container 500-2. The storage assembly 200 may close the second opening 12, and the first space S1 and the second space S2 may communicate with each other via the opening of the storage container 500.

Each storage container 500 may include a body or container 510 having a storage space 505 formed therein. The container body 510 may have an overall hexahedral shape (e.g., a rectangular parallelepiped shape), but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. The container body 510 may have solid upper, lower, and left walls. The container body 510 may also include front and right walls having first (front) 502 and second (rear) 504 openings, respectively. A first (i.e., front) container door or storage door 520 and a second (i.e., rear) container door or storage door 540 may be provided in the container body 510 to open and close the first opening 502 and the second opening 504, respectively, to allow access to the storage space 505. Alternatively or in addition, the right wall of the container body 510 may be solid, and at least one of the rear wall or the upper wall of the container body 510 may have the second opening 504 opened and closed by a rear container door 540, which rear container door 540 may be a rear door or an upper door.

The storage space 505 may be used to store goods or items. When the first container door 520 is opened, the storage space 505 may communicate with the first space S1. When the rear container door 540 is opened, the storage space 505 may communicate with the second space S2. The interior of the container body 510 may have a sensor (e.g., a weight sensor, a light sensor, or a camera) to detect when items are stored in the storage space 505. Information or images from sensors in the container body 510 may be transmitted via the door display 180 and/or wirelessly to a remote device (e.g., to a cell phone via WiFi).

When the front and

rear container doors

520 and 540 are simultaneously opened, the first and second spaces S1 and S2 may communicate with each other via the storage space 505 and the first and second openings 502 and 504. However, in order to prevent external intrusion, the front and

rear container doors

520 and 540 may be configured not to be opened at the same time. The rear container door 540 may be locked when the front container door 520 is opened, and the front container door 520 may be locked when the rear container door 540 is opened.

At least one door driving device (e.g., a motor or a spring) may open and close the front and

rear container doors

520 and 540. The controller may control the opening of the front and

rear container doors

520 and 540. A controller may be provided in the safety component 300. Alternatively or additionally, when the front container door 520 is unlocked after authentication by the authentication device 700, the spring mechanism may be released to pop open the front container door 520 and allow the front container door 520 to be easily opened. The rear container door 540 may have a similar spring mechanism, or alternatively may have a handle accessible from the second space S2.

The front container door 520 may be hinged to the container body 510 via a first container hinge 530 such that rotation of the front container door 520 about the first container hinge 530 may open and close the first opening 502. However, the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. For example, the first container hinge 530 may be alternatively omitted, and the front container door 520 may be configured to slide in a horizontal or vertical direction to open and close the first container opening 502.

The first container hinge 530 may be disposed at the left or right side of the first container opening 502. A plurality of first container hinges 530 may be vertically spaced along the container body 510 adjacent the opening 502 to support the front container door 520. The plurality of first container hinges 530 may include an upper first container hinge 531 and a lower first container hinge 532 disposed below the upper first container hinge 531.

The embodiment of the first container hinge 530 is not limited thereto. For example, the first container hinge 530 may be disposed at the top or bottom of the first opening 502. The first container hinge 530 may be a plurality of first container hinges 530, the plurality of first container hinges 530 including right and left first container hinges spaced apart in a horizontal direction to support the front container door 520. In such embodiments, the front container door 520 may be temporarily secured when items are placed into the storage space 505 or removed from the storage space 505.

As with the front container door 520, the rear container door 540 may be hinged to the container body 510 via a second container hinge 550 to open and close the second container opening 504. The second container hinge 550 may be disposed on the left or right side when facing the second container opening 504, and may be present in a number of forms to include an upper container hinge 551 and a lower container hinge 552, the lower container hinge 552 being disposed below the upper container hinge 551 and spaced apart from the upper container hinge 551. Alternatively, the second container hinge 550 may be disposed at the top or bottom side, and be present in a plurality of forms to include a right container hinge and a left container hinge spaced apart from each other in a horizontal direction. As another alternative, the second container hinge 550 may be omitted and the rear container door 540 may be configured to slide to open and close the second opening 504. The embodiments of opening and closing the front and

rear container doors

520 and 540 and the first and second openings 502 and 504 are not limited thereto.

The first storage frame 221, the second storage frame 222, the third storage frame 223, and the fourth storage frame 224 may be formed of a steel material to ensure safety. The first storage frame 221, the second storage frame 222, the third storage frame 223, and the fourth storage frame 224 may occupy an edge or a boundary of the second opening 12, and the storage container 500 may occupy the remaining portion of the second opening 12 within the boundary.

The first container hinge 530 may be disposed on the first storage frame 221, the second storage frame 222, the third storage frame 223, or the fourth storage frame 224. At least one of the first storage frame 221, the second storage frame 222, the third storage frame 223, or the fourth storage frame 224 may be omitted without the first container hinge 530. At least one of first storage frame 221, third storage frame 223, and fourth storage frame 224 may be coupled with structure 10 (e.g., first storage frame 221, third storage frame 223, or fourth storage frame 224 may be coupled with the left interior side of front wall 22 and/or rear wall 21, the top of door opening 15 under ceiling 23, and floor 24, respectively).

The second storage frame 222 may be coupled with the right side of the security assembly 300. The fourth storage frame 224 may be supported on a surface of the floor 24. At least a portion of the fourth storage frame 224 may be embedded in the floor 24 for fire protection and safety.

The first door frame 121 and the first storage frame 221 may be parallel to each other. The second door frame 122 and the second storage frame 222 may also be parallel to each other. The third door frame 123 and the third storage frame 223 may be disposed on the same line. The fourth door frame 124 and the fourth storage frame 224 may also be arranged on the same line.

The storage container 500 may include a plurality of containers 500-1 and 500-2 disposed inside the storage frame 220, which may be stacked in a vertical direction and used for various purposes. Each storage container 500 may include a container body 510, front and

rear container doors

520 and 540, first and second openings 502 and 504, a storage space 505, and first and second container hinges 530 and 550. The front container door 520 may be opened and closed from the first space S1, and the rear container door 540 may be opened and closed from the second space S2.

Accordingly, the container body 510 may include first and

second container bodies

511 and 512 for the first and second containers 500-1 and 500-2, respectively, the front container door 520 may include first and second

front doors

521 and 522, and the rear container door 540 may include first and second rear or side doors 541 and 544 (or alternatively first and second upper or rear doors). The first container opening 502 may include a first front opening 502-1 and a second front opening 502-2, the second opening 504 may include a first side or rear opening 504-1 and a second side or rear opening 504-2 (or alternatively a first upper or rear opening and a second upper or rear opening), and the storage space 505 may include a first storage space 505-1 and a second storage space 505-2. Although the first (i.e., upper) container 500-1 and the second (i.e., lower) container 500-2 are illustrated so as to have two

front doors

521 and 522, two front openings 502-1 and 502-2, two

side doors

541 and 542, two side openings 504-1 and 504-2, and two storage spaces 505-1 and 505-2, the embodiments disclosed herein do not limit the number of storage containers 500.

The first container 500-1 may include a first container body 511, and the first container body 511 has a first storage space 505-1 therein. The first container body 511 may include a first front opening 502-1 and a first side opening 504-1, and the first front door 521 and the first side door 541 open and close the first front opening 502-1 and the first side opening 504-1, respectively. The first front door 521 may alternatively be referred to as a first outer container door, and the first side door 541 may alternatively be referred to as a first inner container door. The first front opening 502-1 may alternatively be referred to as a first outer opening, and the first side opening 504-1 may alternatively be referred to as a first inner opening.

The second container 500-2 may include a second container body 512, and the second container body 512 has a second storage space 505-2 therein. The second container 512 may include a second front opening 502-2 and a second side opening 504-2, and the second front door 522 and the second side door 542 open and close the second front opening 502-2 and the second side opening 504-2, respectively. The second front door 522 may alternatively be referred to as a second outer container door, and the second side door 542 may alternatively be referred to as a second inner container door. The second front opening 502-2 may alternatively be referred to as a second outer opening and the second side opening 504-2 may alternatively be referred to as a second inner opening.

Second container body 512 may be stacked above first container body 511. The first and

second container bodies

511 and 512 may be integrally formed as one unit-type container body 510, or alternatively, separately formed and then combined (e.g., screw coupling, bolt coupling, or welding).

The second front door 522 may be disposed above the first front door 521. Above the second front door 522, a third front door 523 may be provided. The third front door 523 may be used for a third container or box stacked above the second container 500-2, or if a third box is not provided (as shown in fig. 17), the third front door 523 may be used for opening and closing spaces formed in the first and second storage frames 221 and 222 and the ceiling 23.

The second opening 12 of the door frame 15 may be covered by the first front door 521, the second front door 522, and the third front door 523. The first front door 521, the second front door 522, and/or the third front door 523 may be opened and closed to open a portion of the second opening 12.

The first storage container 500-1 may be used to temporarily store items at ambient temperature, while the second storage container 500-2 may be used to temporarily store items requiring temperature control. A temperature control device (e.g., a thermoelectric module) may be provided in the second storage container 500-2 to heat or cool the items in the second storage space 505-2.

The thermoelectric module may be a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) with peltier devices to provide cooling and/or heating, although embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. The temperature of the items in the second storage space 505-2 may be controlled by controlling the current applied to the peltier device. For example, delivered goods may be maintained at ambient temperature, or groceries may be maintained at low temperatures.

Alternatively or additionally, the second storage container 500-2 may include a refrigeration cycle having: a compressor for compressing a refrigerant; a condenser for exchanging compressed refrigerant and outside air; an expansion valve for expanding the condensed refrigerant; and an evaporator for exchanging air and expanded refrigerant such that the second storage container 500-2 functions as a refrigerator or a freezer.

When the second storage container 500-2 adjusts the air temperature of the storage space 505 by means of the thermoelectric module and/or the refrigeration cycle, an insulation material may be provided in the container body 510 and/or insulation materials may be attached to the

container doors

520 and 540. A packing or seal may be provided around the first and second openings 502, 504 to reduce or prevent air leakage or heat ingress.

A second maintenance slot 225 and a third maintenance slot 226 may be formed through the second storage frame 222 in the left and right direction to allow the movement of the locking pins 303a and 304 a. The second maintenance slot 225 and the third maintenance slot 226 may face the left side of the security assembly 300 to align

storage locks

303 and 304 disposed in the security assembly 300, and the first storage lock 303 and the second storage lock 304 may be inserted into the second maintenance slot 225 and the third maintenance slot 226, respectively.

The size of the second trim slot 225 and the third trim slot 226 may be greater than or equal to the size of the storage locks 303 and 304 to allow access to the storage locks 303 and 304 for repair or replacement. The second and

third trimming slots

225 and 226 may alternatively be referred to as upper and lower second trimming slots or as 2-1 and 2-2 second trimming slots, respectively. The second storage frame 222 may have an optional service opening to allow access to the authentication device 700.

Second and third dimension trim covers 228, 229 (fig. 20) may be configured to couple with second storage frame 222 to partially cover second and third dimension

trim slots

225, 226 such that when second and third dimension trim covers 228, 229 are attached to second storage frame 222, first and second storage locks 303, 304 may be concealed and inaccessible for servicing. The second dimension trim cover 228 and the third dimension trim cover 229 may have apertures 228a and 229a through which the locking latches 303a and 303b of the storage locks 303 and 304 pass to engage the

front container doors

521 and 522 when locked and unlocked. The apertures 228a and 229a may be sized to correspond to the size of the locking latches 303a and 304a, but not the size of the first storage lock 303 and the second storage lock 304, so that the second dimension trim cover 228 and the third dimension trim cover 229 conceal the remaining portions of the first storage lock 303 and the second storage lock 304. The second dimension trim cover 228 and the third dimension trim cover 229 may prevent or reduce tampering attempts with the first storage lock 303 and the second storage lock 304 when the

front container doors

521 and 522 are open.

The second dimension trim cover 228 and the third dimension trim cover 229 may be disposed between the storage container 500 and the first storage lock 303 and the second storage lock 304. The second maintenance cover 228 may be coupled with the second maintenance slot 225 and close the second maintenance slot 225. The third repair cover 229 may be coupled with the third repair slot 226 and close the third repair slot 226. Second dimension cover 228 and third dimension cover 229 may cover second mounting recess 322, second dimension slot 225 and third dimension slot 226 of safety assembly 300 and at least a portion of

storage locks

303 and 304. The second dimension trim cover 228 and the third dimension trim cover 229 may be disposed to the side of the second upper space 327 and the second lower space 328 to conceal the second upper space 327 and the second lower space 328 of the safety assembly 300. When second dimension repair cover 228 and third dimension repair cover 229 are removed, storage locks 303 and 304 may be exposed and

storage locks

303 and 304 may be replaced or repaired via second dimension repair slot 225 and third dimension repair slot 226.

Alternatively, the second and third maintenance covers 228, 229 may be configured to be part of a larger maintenance cover similar in configuration to the first maintenance cover 128. Such a cover may be configured to cover the second and third trim slots and have apertures 228a and 229a through which the locking latches 303a and 303b of the storage locks 303 and 304 pass. Further, when the second storage frame 222 has a service opening for accessing the authentication device 700, such a larger service cover may cover the optional service opening. However, such a larger service cover may require removal of one of the

containers

511 or 512 or the divider plate therebetween to remove the larger service cover. As another alternative, one of the first or second service covers 228, 229 that overlaps the authentication device 700 may be larger so as to also cover any optional service openings of the authentication device 700.

The second dimension trim cover 228 may be exposed through the first front opening 502-1. The second maintenance cover 228 may be covered by the first front door 521 when the first front door 521 is closed. The third dimension trim cover 229 may be exposed to the second front opening 502-2. When the second front container door 522 is closed, the third dimensional repair cover 229 may be covered by the second front container door 522. The first storage lock 303 may lock or unlock the first front door 521 and the second storage lock 304 may lock or unlock the second front door 522. The deadbolt 303a of the first storage lock 303 may pass through the second service slot 225 to engage a first storage lock or deadbolt aperture or cavity 525 formed in the side or edge of the first front door 521. The deadbolt 304a of the second storage lock 304 may pass through the third service slot 226 to engage a second lock or deadbolt aperture or cavity 526 formed in a side or edge of the second front door 522.

The first storage locking hole 525 may be a notch provided on the right side surface of the first front door 521 to face the second maintenance slot 225. The second storage lock hole 526 may be a notch provided on the right side surface of the second front door 522 to face the third trim slot 226. Each of the first and second

storage locking holes

525 and 526 may be formed to face a side surface of the security assembly 300 and may be disposed at a side of the first and second front openings 502-1 and 502-2, which is opposite to the side having the first container hinge 530. When the latch bolt 303a of the first storage lock 303 and the latch bolt 304a of the second storage lock 304 are inserted through the first storage lock hole 525 and the second storage lock hole 526, the first front door 521 and the second front door 522 may be prevented from rotating about the first container hinge 550 because the movement upward in the front-rear direction may be restricted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the third storage lock 305 and the fourth storage lock 306 may be configured to lock and unlock the first side door 541 and the second side door 542. First storage lock 303 and second storage lock 304 may alternatively be referred to as a first front lock and a second front lock or a first outer lock and a second outer lock, while third storage lock 305 and fourth storage lock 306 may alternatively be referred to as a first side lock and a second side lock or a first inner lock and a second inner lock.

As shown in FIG. 17, a third storage lock 305 may be disposed adjacent to first side opening 504-1 at the rear side surface of first container body 511. The third storage lock 305 may be disposed on the side of the first side opening 504-1 opposite the side having the second container hinge 550.

The deadbolt of the first storage lock 305 may be configured to protrude into the first side opening 504-1 to lock or unlock the first side door 541. A recessed lock opening or notch may be formed on a rear surface or edge of the first side door 541 and a deadbolt of the first storage lock 305 may be inserted into the lock opening to limit movement of the first side door 504-1 with respect to the second container hinge 550.

As shown in fig. 17, the fourth storage lock 306 may be disposed adjacent the second side opening 504-2 at a rear side surface of the second container body 522. The fourth storage lock 306 may be disposed on the side of the second side opening 504-2 opposite the side having the second container hinge 550.

The deadbolt of the second storage lock 305 may be configured to protrude into the second side opening 504-2 to lock or unlock the second side door 542. A recessed locking hole or notch may be formed on a rear surface or edge of the second side door 542, and a locking bolt of the second storage lock 305 may be inserted into the locking hole to restrict movement of the second side door 504-2 with respect to the second container hinge 550.

Referring to fig. 18 to 22, the right side of the security panel 310 may be coupled with the second door frame 122, and the left side of the security panel 310 may be coupled with the second storage frame 222. First door lock 301 and second door lock 302 may be disposed between security component 300 and second door frame 122, and first storage lock 303 and second storage lock 304 may be disposed between security component 300 and second storage frame 222. The first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second storage locks 303 and 304 cannot be accessed from the first space S1 without removing the first security pane 320.

An authentication device 700 may be provided in front of the security panel 310 to identify a user. To prevent external intrusion, the authentication device 700 may lock the first and

second side doors

541 and 542 when any one of the first and second

front doors

521 and 522 is opened, thereby preventing intrusion into the second space S2 when items are placed into the first and/or second storage spaces 505-1 and 505-2.

The cover 340 may be formed to have a larger area than the front of the security panel 310 to cover the edges of the second door frame 122 and the second storage frame 222. The width of the first installation recess 321 of the first security plate 320 may be M1, the width of the authentication device 700 may be M2, the width of the cover 340 may be M3, and the width of the security assembly 300 and the front edge across the second door frame 122 and the second storage frame 222 may be M4.

The width M3 of the cover 340 may be greater than or equal to the width M4 across the safety assembly 300 so that the cover 340 may cover the front edges of the second door frame 122 and the second storage frame 222 and the safety assembly 300. The left edge of the cover 340 may face the right edge of the front container door 520, and the right edge of the cover 340 may face the left edge of the access door 140. The cover 340 may be located on the same plane as the front surface of the access door 140 and the front surface of the first container door 520.

The first plate 320 may face the first space S1, and the second plate 330 may be disposed closer to the second space S2 than the first space S1. The first plate 320 and the second plate 330 may be aligned upward from the front to the rear, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto and may depend on the installation space of the smart inlet pathway.

An intermediate structure 25 (fig. 7), if present, may be provided at the rear of the second plate 330 and coupled thereto to support the second plate 330. However, embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to placement of intermediate structure 25. For example, the intermediate structure 25 may be omitted, and the second plate 330 may be coupled with at least one of the door frame 120 and the storage frame 220. When there is an intermediate structure 25, the security panel 310 may be coupled with the intermediate structure 25 rather than with the door frame 120 and/or the storage frame 220.

The second plate 330 may cover the rear surface of the first plate 310 to enclose the second mounting recess 322. The first plate 320 and the second plate 330 may be coupled to each other. The first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second storage locks 303 and 304 may be disposed between the first and

second panels

320 and 330 so as not to be accessible through the bottom or rear. The first plate 320 may block front access to the first and second door locks 301, 302 and the first and second storage locks 303, 304, while the second plate 330 may block rear access.

The first plate 320 may be disposed between the second door frame 122 and the second storage frame 222. The width M2 of the authentication apparatus 700 may be greater than the width M1 of the first mounting recess 321, so that the right and left

edges

701 and 702 of the authentication apparatus 700 may protrude from the first mounting recess 321.

As shown in fig. 21, the right edge 701 of the authentication device 700 may be inserted into the first mounting groove 122a formed in the second door frame 122. The left edge 702 of the authentication device 700 may be inserted into the second mounting groove 222a formed in the second storage frame 222. The first and second mounting

grooves

122a and 222a may extend in a vertical direction. Alternatively, the right and left

edges

701 and 702 may be press-fitted between the second door frame 122 and the second storage frame 222.

The right edge 701 of the authentication device 700 may be secured to the service cover 128 disposed on the second door frame 122. When the service cover 128 is removed, at least a portion of the authentication device 700 may be exposed for repair or replacement.

The first and second mounting

grooves

122a and 222a may face each other. The first mounting groove 122a may surround the right side of the authentication device 700 to support the authentication device 700. The second mounting groove 222a may surround the left side of the authentication device 700 to support the authentication device 700.

The front surface of the authentication device 700 and/or the front surface of the cover 340 may be located on the same plane as the front surfaces of the second door frame 122 and the second storage frame 222. The authentication apparatus 700 may not protrude toward the first space S1 to reduce or prevent tampering.

Referring to fig. 22 to 23, a controller C may be provided between the first and

second boards

320 and 330 to control the first and second door locks 301 and 302 and the first and second storage locks 303 and 304. As an example, the controller C may be disposed between the second door lock 302 and the first storage lock 303, but the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto. Controller C may be wired to authentication device 700 or have an optional communication module to communicate with authentication device 700. Controller C may be accessed by removing second plate 330 from first plate 320 of security assembly 300. Second plate 330 may be removable from intermediate structure 25 and/or second door frame 122 and second storage frame 222 to facilitate access to controller C and security assembly 300.

Authentication device 700 may include housing 710, display 720, camera 730, light emitting member 740, light sensor 750, proximity sensor 760, microphone 770, speaker 780, and authentication controller 790.

The housing 710 may be coupled to the first plate 320 and exposed to the first space S1. The housing 710 may be inserted into the first mounting recess 321 of the first security panel 320. The shape of the housing 710 may correspond to the shape or contour of the first mounting recess 321. Although a rectangular shape is shown, embodiments disclosed herein are not so limited.

The display 720 may be disposed in the case 710 to face the first space S1. Information (e.g., address, time, directions, greeting, or real-time video stream) may be shown on the display 720 and visible from the first space S1. A plurality of cameras 730 may be provided to capture images or video of the first space S1. Cameras 730 may include a talk-around image camera 732, a texture or fingerprint authentication camera 734 for texture or fingerprint authentication, and a face recognition camera 736 for face authentication. The camera 730 may capture an image (e.g., a human face, a fingerprint, a barcode, or a two-dimensional code), and the authentication controller 790 may have a memory to store the captured image, which may be compared with a preset or predetermined image or information. When the captured image and the stored image or information match or correspond, an authentication or verification signal may be communicated to the controller C of the security component 300. Door display 180 may have an optional camera and display 720 may display video recorded from door display 180.

As an example, when the face recognition camera 736 captures the face of the user and the captured image matches a predetermined face image or data, the security assembly 300 may control the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 to unlock the access door 140 so that the user may enter the second space S2. Alternatively, two-factor authentication may be required to gain access through the access door 140. For example, after the face recognition camera 736 captures the user's face, the texture authentication camera 734 may be used to capture the user's fingerprint, which must be matched to a predetermined stored fingerprint before the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 will unlock.

When the external call image camera 732 captures a barcode image or other data that matches predetermined barcode data, the security component 300 may control a respective one of the first storage lock 302 and the second storage lock 303 to unlock, so that the respective storage space 505 may be accessed. Once at least one of first storage lock 302 and second storage lock 303 is opened, security component 300 may lock third storage lock 304 and fourth storage lock 305 so that a person in first space S1 cannot see second space S2 via storage space 505. As with access through the access door 140, access to the storage container 500 may alternatively require two-factor authentication.

The light emitting member 740 may surround the texture authentication camera 734, the face recognition camera 736, the light sensor 750, and the proximity sensor 760. The light emitting member 740 may be a light emitting panel having at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED) in a ring shape, an arc shape, a square shape, a rectangular shape, etc. to emit light for the camera 730 and the light sensor 750, thereby improving the quality of a captured image (e.g., the recognition rate of the face recognition camera 736).

The authentication controller 790 may be provided inside the case 710 to operate the light emitting member 740 according to the value detected by the light sensor 750. For example, if the light sensor 750 detects a relatively low level of light or detects a decrease in the sensed intensity level, the light emitting member 740 may be controlled to light more light emitting diodes or increase the light emitting intensity. The authentication controller 790 may be wired to the controller C, or may have an optional communication module to communicate with the communication module of the controller C of the security component 300. The security component 300 may control the first door lock 301 and the second door lock 302 and the first storage lock 303, the second storage lock 304, the third storage lock 305, and the fourth storage lock 306 based on the verification signal transmitted from the authentication device 700 to the controller C. A wired connection may be more secure than wireless communication via a communication module (e.g., a Wi-Fi or bluetooth module).

One of the authentication controller 700 and the controller C may be omitted, and one controller (C or 790) may control both the security component 300 and the authentication device 700. The controller C or 790 may be provided in the security panel 310 or, alternatively, in the authentication device 700.

The display 720, the camera 730, the light emitting member 740, the light sensor 750, the proximity sensor 760, the microphone 770, and the speaker 780 may be controlled based on the value detected by the proximity sensor 760. For example, if the proximity sensor 760 senses that a moving object is approaching or that the object is within a predetermined distance or less from the proximity sensor 760, at least one of the camera 730 and the microphone 770 may be turned on or operated in a standby mode.

Referring to fig. 24, security assembly 300 may be integrally formed with second door frame 122 and second storage frame 222. The first plate 320 may be welded or bonded to the second door frame 122 and the second storage frame 222, and a first mounting recess 321 may be formed in a front surface of the first plate 320 to receive the authentication device 700. Such an embodiment may be used when intermediate structure 25 is omitted or in cases where structure 10 is otherwise insufficient to support safety assembly 300.

Referring to fig. 25, the storage component 200 may be omitted. The intelligent entryway may have: an access door assembly 100 configured to be opened and closed; and a safety assembly 300 disposed adjacent to structure 10 for controlling the opening and closing of access door assembly 100. Other details and configurations are mainly the same as those described with reference to fig. 1 to 23, and repetitive description will be omitted. The access door assembly 100 may be hinged to the structure 10 (right side in fig. 25), while the safety assembly 300 may be coupled to the structure on a side opposite the hinge (left side in fig. 25) to lock and unlock the access door assembly 100. Handle 400 may be disposed on a side of entry door assembly 100 adjacent to safety assembly 300 (i.e., the left side).

Security component 300 may include: an authentication device similar to the authentication device 700 described with reference to fig. 1 to 23, for authenticating a user; and a locking means for locking and unlocking the entrance door assembly 100 based on a signal received from the authentication means. A controller may be provided in the security assembly 300 to control the authentication device and the locking device.

Referring to fig. 26, the safety assembly 300 may be omitted and replaced by the middle frame 600, and the arrangement of the entrance door assembly 100, the storage assembly 200, and the structure 10 may be substantially the same as described with reference to fig. 1 to 23. The interior of the middle frame 600 may be provided with a plurality of locks (e.g., dead bolts) to lock and unlock the front doors and/or the side doors of the entrance door assembly 100 and the plurality of storage containers 500 of the storage assembly 200. The lock may be manually locked and unlocked from the second space S2, or alternatively may be controlled based on user input, such that the intermediary 600 is similar to the security assembly 300 of fig. 1-23, except that there is no authentication device 700.

Referring to fig. 27, the arrangement of the entry door assembly 100, the storage assembly 200, and the safety assembly 300 may not be limited. For example, rather than being disposed between the entry door assembly 100 and the storage assembly 200, the safety assembly 300 may be coupled to the structure 10 on a first (i.e., left) side. One of the access door assembly 100 and the storage assembly 200 may be coupled with the structure 10 at a second side (i.e., a right side) opposite the first side, and the other of the access door assembly 100 and the storage assembly 200 may be disposed in the middle. As shown in fig. 27, storage assembly 200 may be disposed on the right side and coupled to structure 10.

The second door frame 122 may be adjacent to or replaced by the second storage frame 222 described with reference to fig. 1 to 23. The entry door assembly 100 may be hinged to the second doorframe 122 at the right side, and the security assembly 300 may include an authentication device and a locking device to lock and unlock the door at the left side where the handle 400 is provided. Another locking device may be installed in the second door frame 122 and/or the structure 10 to lock and unlock the storage assembly 200. Alternatively, there may be a manual locking mechanism (e.g., a locking latch) in the second space S2 to lock and unlock the storage assembly 200.

In yet another alternative embodiment, the access door assembly 100 may be integrally formed with the storage assembly 200 to form a unit door, which may be hinged to the structure 10 on the right side. The right side of the storage assembly 200 may be provided with a first storage frame similar to the first storage frame 121, and the first storage frame may be hinged to the structure 10. The security assembly 300 may lock and unlock the access door assembly 100. When the access door assembly 100 is unlocked, a user may pull or push the handle 400 to rotate the access door assembly 100 with the storage assembly 200. Each storage container 500 of the storage assembly 200 may be manually locked via a locking latch, for example, from the second space S2, or alternatively have a mechanism controlled by a user input.

Although the disclosure has been shown and described with respect to the preferred embodiments thereof, the disclosure is not limited to the above-described specific embodiments, and the technical field to which the disclosure pertains should not be departing from the idea of the disclosure claimed in the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications, which should not be understood independently of the technical idea and the prospect of the present disclosure. Advantages and features of the present disclosure and methods of accomplishing the same will become apparent with reference to the following detailed description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be embodied in various forms, and the embodiments are only to make the disclosure of the present disclosure complete and to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains to understand the present disclosure. This embodiment is provided to fully inform the person of the scope of the disclosure, which is limited only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being "on" another element or layer, it can be directly on the other element or layer or intervening elements or layers may also be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being directly on another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed terms.

It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure.

Spatially relative terms (e.g., "lower," "upper," etc.) may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element or feature as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "lower" relative to other elements or features would then be oriented "upper" relative to the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "lower" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular shall also include the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to cross-sectional views, which are schematic illustrations of idealized embodiments (and intermediate structures) of the present disclosure. Variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, embodiments of the present disclosure should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions illustrated herein but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the prior art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

Any reference in this specification to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "example embodiment," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of such phrases in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with any embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the purview of one skilled in the art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other ones of the embodiments.

Although embodiments have been described with reference to a number of illustrative embodiments, it should be understood that numerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art that will fall within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure. More particularly, various variations and modifications are possible in the component parts and/or arrangements of the subject combination arrangement within the scope of the disclosure, the drawings and the appended claims. In addition to variations and modifications in the component parts and/or arrangements, alternative uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Cross Reference to Related Applications

The present application claims priority from korean application No. 10-2020-0000419, filed on 2/1/2020, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Claims

1. A smart door, comprising:

a door assembly having a door and a door frame surrounding the door, the door having a first side hinged to the door frame and a second side opposite the first side;

a security panel disposed adjacent to the door frame;

a door lock opening formed at a second side of the door;

a door lock slot formed in the door frame at a location aligned with the door lock opening when the door is closed; and

a door lock disposed in the security panel and configured to lock or unlock the door, the door lock including a bolt configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the door lock opening and the door lock slot, wherein the door lock opening, the door lock slot, and the bolt of the door lock are concealed when the door is closed.

2. The smart door of claim 1, further comprising a first maintenance cover configured to be coupled with or removed from the door frame at a location where the door lock slot is disposed and configured to be covered by the door when the door is closed, the first maintenance cover including a door lock aperture configured to be aligned with the door lock slot and the door lock opening when the door is closed such that a bolt of the door lock passes from the security panel through the door lock slot, the door lock aperture, and the door lock opening to lock the door while the door lock slot and a remainder of the door lock are covered.

3. The smart door of claim 1, further comprising:

the authentication interface is arranged in front of the security panel; and

a service opening formed through the door frame at a location aligned with a side of the authentication interface and disposed above or below the door lock slot such that the side of the authentication interface is exposed through the service opening when the door is opened.

4. The smart door of claim 3, further comprising a first maintenance cover configured to couple with and remove from the door frame at a location where the maintenance opening is disposed to close the maintenance opening such that the authentication interface is concealed by the first maintenance cover when the door is open, the first maintenance cover configured not to interfere with insertion of the bolt into the door lock opening, and the first maintenance cover is covered by the door when the door is closed.

5. The smart door of claim 1, wherein the door includes a first panel and a second panel disposed behind the first panel, the first panel including a front panel and first and second side panels bent from the front panel, the door lock opening being formed in the second side panel.

6. The smart door of claim 5, further comprising a display panel disposed between the first panel and the second panel and a display supported by the display panel, wherein the second panel comprises a transparent material such that the display is visible from behind the second panel.

7. The smart door of claim 1, wherein the security panel is secured to the door frame.

8. The smart door of claim 1, wherein the security panel comprises a first plate and a second plate disposed behind and coupled to the first plate, and the door lock is disposed between the first plate and the second plate.

9. The smart door of claim 8, further comprising an authentication interface, wherein the first plate has a front surface, a rear surface, a first notch recessed rearward from the front surface, and a second notch recessed forward from the rear surface, the authentication interface is disposed in the first notch, and the door lock is disposed in the second notch.

10. The smart door of claim 9, further comprising a cable connecting the authentication interface and the door lock, wherein the first notch is disposed above the second notch, the first notch and the second notch are formed by bending the first plate such that a connecting plate extends horizontally between the first notch and the second notch, and the connecting plate has a hole through which the cable passes.

11. The smart door of claim 1, further comprising:

at least one container defining a storage space, the container having a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a side surface connecting the front and rear surfaces, wherein at least a portion of the side surface and the rear surface are disposed behind the security panel;

a storage frame surrounding the container;

a first opening provided in the front surface and communicating with the storage space;

a second opening provided in the rear surface or the side surface, the second opening being provided behind the security panel and communicating with the storage space;

a first container door hinged to the container to open or close the first opening, the first container door having a first side and a second side opposite the first side thereof, the second side of the first container door facing the security panel;

a second container door hinged to the container to open or close the second opening;

a first storage lock opening formed at a second side of the first container door;

a first storage lock slot formed in the storage frame at a location aligned with the first storage lock opening when the first container door is closed; and

a first storage lock disposed in the security panel and configured to lock or unlock the first container door, the first storage lock having a first bolt configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the first storage lock slot and the first storage lock opening, wherein the first storage lock opening, the first storage lock slot, and the bolt of the first storage lock are concealed when the first container door is closed.

12. The smart door of claim 11, further comprising:

a second storage lock opening formed in the second container door; and

a second storage lock disposed in the container, the second storage lock having a latch configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the second storage lock opening.

13. The smart door of claim 12, wherein when the bolt of the first storage lock is withdrawn from the first storage lock opening such that the first storage lock is unlocked, the bolt of the second storage lock is inserted into the second storage lock opening such that the second storage lock is locked.

14. The smart door of claim 11, further comprising a second dimensional trim cover configured to be coupled to or removed from the storage frame at a location where the first storage lock slot is disposed and configured to be covered by the first container door when the first container door is closed, the second dimensional trim cover including a first storage lock aperture configured to align with the first storage lock slot and the first storage lock opening such that a latch of the first storage lock passes from the security panel through the first storage lock slot, the first storage lock aperture, and the first storage lock opening to lock the first container door while a remainder of the first storage lock slot and the first storage lock remain covered.

15. The smart door of claim 11, wherein the first container door and the door lie on the same plane when the first container door is closed.

16. A smart storage assembly configured to be mounted in a wall and comprising:

at least one container having:

a front surface;

a rear surface opposite the front surface;

a side surface connecting the front surface and the rear surface;

a front opening provided in the front surface and communicating with a storage space of the container;

a retrieval opening provided in the rear surface or the side surface, the retrieval opening communicating with the storage space;

a front container door configured to open or close the front opening, the front container door having a first side hinged to the container and a second side opposite the first side;

a retrieval container door configured to open or close the retrieval opening, the retrieval container door having a first side hinged to the container to open or close the retrieval opening and a second side opposite the first side thereof;

a front lock notch formed at a second side of the front container door;

a retrieval lock notch formed in the retrieval container door; and

a retrieval lock having a latch configured to be inserted into and withdrawn from the retrieval lock recess to lock and unlock the retrieval container door;

a storage frame surrounding the container, the storage frame having a vertical portion formed with a locking hole that is aligned with the front locking notch of the front container door when the front container door is closed;

a security panel disposed adjacent to the vertical portion of the storage frame, wherein the retrieval opening and the retrieval container door are disposed behind the security panel;

a locking assembly disposed behind the security panel, the locking assembly including a latch aligned with the locking hole of the storage frame and the front lock recess of the front container door when the front container door is closed, the latch of the locking assembly being configured to be inserted into or withdrawn from the locking hole and the front lock recess to lock or unlock the front container door; and

an authentication interface disposed in front of the security panel to determine whether a user is authorized to unlock the container door,

wherein the locking assembly and the storage frame are concealed when the front container door is closed and locked, and when the authentication interface determines that a user is authorized to unlock the front container door, the bolt of the locking assembly is withdrawn from the front lock recess and the lock hole to unlock the front container door, and the bolt of the retrieval lock is inserted into the retrieval lock recess to lock the retrieval container door.

17. The smart storage assembly of claim 16, wherein the at least one container comprises a plurality of containers stacked vertically, the storage frame surrounds the plurality of containers, the vertical portion of the storage frame is formed with a plurality of locking holes that align with the front lock notches of the front container door when the front container door is closed, and the locking assembly comprises a plurality of latches configured to be inserted into and withdrawn from the plurality of locking holes and the front lock notches of the front container door.

18. The smart storage assembly of claim 17, further comprising a plurality of service covers configured to be coupled to or removed from the storage frame to cover the plurality of locking holes, wherein the locking holes are sized to allow access to the locking assembly, and the service covers have latch holes sized to allow a latch of the locking assembly to pass through while concealing the locking holes and the rest of the locking assembly.

19. The smart storage assembly of claim 17, wherein at least one container of the plurality of containers is configured to heat or cool an item disposed in its storage space.

20. The smart storage assembly of claim 16, further comprising a door disposed adjacent the security panel, the door having a vertical length equal to a vertical length of all of the at least one container, and the locking assembly being configured to lock or unlock the door.

21. A smart door, comprising:

a door and a door frame surrounding the door, the door frame configured to be mounted on a first side of a door opening of a building;

a storage container and a storage frame surrounding the storage container, the storage frame configured to be mounted on a second side of the door opening;

a security panel disposed between the door frame and the storage frame;

a container door configured to open or close the storage container;

a lock assembly coupled to a rear of the security panel and having a first latch configured to extend through the door frame to a door side to lock the door and a second latch configured to extend through the storage frame to a container door side to lock the container door;

an authentication interface coupled to a front of the security panel to determine whether a user at the authentication interface is authorized to access at least one of the door and the storage container, the first latch and the second latch moving based on the determination of the authentication interface;

a service opening formed in at least one of the door frame and the storage frame at a location aligned with a side of the authentication interface to allow access to the authentication interface;

a lock opening formed below the service opening at a position aligned with a side of the lock assembly to allow access to the lock assembly; and

a service cover configured to be coupled with or removed from the door frame or the storage frame to open or close the service opening, the service cover having a latch hole to allow the first latch or the second latch to pass through while covering the rest of the lock opening.