CZ34287U1 - Modular system for repeated paid storage and picking up luggage and other items - Google Patents

Description

Modular system for repeated paid storage and retrieval of luggage and other items

Field of technology

The proposed technical solution falls into the area of storage systems (boxes, lockers) for objects in public buildings, such as sports centers, railway stations, airports, etc.

Prior art

Locker systems for storing luggage and other prior art items are unidirectionally focused on one particular type of locker. Systems containing a combination of multiple types of cabinets for storing multiple types of items in combination with the option of one-time or repeatable, time-limited access are not used. Previously known systems contain cabinets with a fixed construction, in which changing the size and / or purpose of the cabinet is very problematic.

It is therefore the task of the presented technical solution to provide a modular system of cabinets with the possibility of storing several types of objects in different storage and retrieval modes, in combination with a high variability of structural elements of the assembly.

The essence of the technical solution

The essence of the technical solution is the construction of a modular system for repeated paid storage and retrieval of luggage and other items. The system comprises at least one payment terminal and a system of re-lockable lockers, the locks of which are connected to said payment terminal for controlling the locks by the terminal (unlocking, locking).

The payment terminal may contain a technical means for payment by credit card or for cash payments, or both, usually in conjunction with a screen on which the customer selects the desired service. The payment terminal can also be adapted to reserve or open a box and / or pay for its use via remote access - internet interface, mobile application, etc. The payment terminal is therefore preferably equipped with a technical means for remote access (eg WiFi module, internet connection etc.). If the payment terminal is provided with said technical means for remote access, it does not have to contain the technical means for payment by credit card or for cash payments, and usually not even a screen. In such a case, the payment terminal is provided only with control electronics and is adapted for paying and controlling the lockers by a mobile application or via a website interface.

The technical device for remote access is intended not only for use by the customer, but also for the purpose of dispatch control by the system operator and supervision of the entire system. The connection of the locks with the payment terminal is made by a data (electronic) connection. As mentioned above, the payment terminal may advantageously be provided with a screen which is adapted to signal the availability of free lockers, to select them and to display and enter the codes needed to unlock the locker. The availability of each cabinet can be indicated directly on its door, eg by a green and red LED.

The system comprises storage cabinets of at least two types, selected from the group comprising cabinets for temporary storage of luggage, cabinets for temporary storage and retrieval of delivered consignments or keys or food, cabinets for temporary storage of bicycles, cabinets for temporary storage of skis and / or snowboards, cabinets for rental of small urban mobility vehicles. It is clear that the above list is illustrative only and that storage boxes not listed here fall within the scope of protection. The individual types of cabinets differ from each other mainly in size and interior

-1 CZ 34287 U1 accessories, or by defining single or time-limited use. For example, temporary luggage lockers can be equipped with a charger for electronic devices (also in the form of a USB port), as passengers who temporarily store luggage, for example at train stations, will appreciate the possibility of charging small electronic devices (mobile phones, tablets, etc.) . Lockers for temporary storage of bicycles, skis or snowboards are correspondingly larger and are equipped with appropriately shaped holders inside. The same applies to lockers for renting small urban mobility vehicles. By small means of transport for urban mobility, we mean in particular shared bicycles or scooters, etc., including electrically powered versions. The lockers for their rental can be equipped with an appropriate holder inside, or also a charger for their batteries.

Alternatively, the system comprises at least one storage box from said group and at least one box containing a sanitary device (shower, toilet). The sanitary installation can be defined as island (does not require an external water supply and sewer connection) or can be connected to a water supply and sewer.

The cabinets are adapted to be emergency opened and / or blocked by at least one cabinet by the system operator. This is a safety aspect that allows the system operator to intervene in the event of the customer's actions roughly against the conditions of use (storage of an illegal object, etc.) or in the event of the customer's health problems inside the cabinet with sanitary equipment. The system is preferably provided with technical means for performing remote access opening and / or blocking.

By paying the required amount, the lockers are adapted for single use or for use for a predefined period of time. The system is used in practice so that after selecting the required service and its length, the system automatically sends the customer an access code for storing and retrieving luggage via SMS or email or a combination of both variants. This setting allows re-entry for the duration of the paid service period. In the case of a one-time service (eg use of a toilet or collection of a consignment), the system only sends an access code for opening with subsequent automatic blocking (one-time service).

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one system box is formed by a three-dimensional frame structure, inside which at least one lockable box is removably stored and fixed. The advantage of this solution is the high modularity of individual parts of the system and the possibility of easy modification of the system according to the current demand for a certain type of cabinets. The frame construction and boxes have a standardized dimension. This means that the frame construction is the same for all types of cabinets. The cabinets differ only in the size and / or equipment of the boxes. The spatial frame construction is set up in a given space and is relatively massive to ensure the necessary stability and safety of the system. Thanks to the said removability and interchangeability of boxes, the change of the box type is solved by replacing the box in the frame construction.

The system can be defined as one-sided, with one face, intended to be placed at the wall. Alternatively, it may be defined as double-sided, with two faces, intended for placement in space. In this case, they are two one-sided systems placed on the backs (backs of cabinets). Preferably, a technical space is left between them to store system technologies (wiring, electronics, batteries).

Thanks to the described combinability of at least two types of cabinets and their easy modification (replacement), the modular system is very flexible. Depending on the location and / or the current demand for a certain type of cabinet (and thus for a certain type of service), the composition of the system in terms of the number and type of cabinets can be easily configured and, if necessary, easily changed. This creates added value to the system, customers have the option of choosing more services, which provides a synergistic effect and higher sales for system operators. Easy exchangeability of boxes in a frame construction with standardized dimensions makes the system simpler to manufacture with regard to the number of cabinet variants and more economically advantageous in operation, because it is not necessary to change entire cabinets.

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Explanation of drawings

An exemplary embodiment of the proposed solution is described with reference to the drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a front view of an assembly with a payment terminal, storage boxes and a box containing a sanitary device;

Fig. 2 is a front view of an exploded storage box with a frame structure and a set of interconnected lockable boxes for insertion into the frame structure.

Example of implementing a technical solution

An exemplary embodiment of a modular system for repeated paid storage and retrieval of luggage and other items comprises one payment terminal 1 with remote access. Payment terminal 1 is adapted for cash and non-cash payments and for remote access payments. The payment terminal 1 is further provided with a screen and is adapted to signal the availability of free boxes 2, to select them and to display and enter the codes needed to unlock the box 2. The availability of each box 2 is indicated directly on its door by green and red LEDs.

In addition to the payment terminal 1, the system comprises a set of re-lockable lockers 2, the locks of which are connected to said payment terminal 1. The set in this case comprises storage lockers 2 of the following types: temporary storage lockers, temporary storage and retrieval lockers and lockers for temporary storage of bicycles. The system further comprises one cabinet 2 containing a sanitary device in the form of a toilet. The toilet is designed as an island. It is a chemical toilet with its own collection tank. The water for the sink is in the tank. Cabinet 2 with toilet is unlocked for single use after payment. For security reasons, the door lock locked by the customer from the inside is adapted to automatically unlock after 15 minutes. The approaching unlocking is signaled in advance to the customer inside the box 2.

All cabinets 2 are adapted for emergency opening and / or blocking by the system operator due to the remote connection with the system operator. The storage boxes 2 are, by paying the required amount, adapted for single use or for use for a predefined period of time. Cabinets 2 with toilets and for temporary storage and retrieval of delivered consignments are adapted for single use. The courier (delivery man) stores the delivered consignment in box 2, the recipient is automatically sent an SMS and email with information about the location of the shipment and a code to open the box 2. After a single pickup, box 2 is automatically locked and ready to store another shipment by courier.

Lockers 2 for temporary storage of luggage and bicycles are caused for repeated access for a predefined (and paid) time-limited period. Depending on the amount of the payment, these are typically units of hours during which the customer can repeatedly open and close the given box 2 using the assigned code. If the customer no longer wants to use the given box 2, he has the option of releasing the emptied box 2 at the payment terminal 1 for further interested parties. If the paid rental period is exceeded, the amount must first be paid to open box 2. The lockers 2 for storing luggage are equipped inside with an electrical socket (also for charging e-bike batteries) and, depending on the size of the given box 2, with internal shelves. The cabinets 2 for storing bicycles are equipped inside with an electrical socket and a bicycle holder.

The cabinets 2 of the system are formed by blocks of a spatial frame structure 3, inside which lockable boxes 4 are removably stored and fixed. The blocks of the frame structure 3 are connectable to each other, thus forming a required long row of cabinets 2. The frame structure 3 is

-3GB 34287 U1 combination of aluminum and stainless steel profiles. Boxes 4 are made of laminate boards. This construction is simple to manufacture, light and durable, resistant to vandalism or attempted intrusion.

An exemplary embodiment is shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.

Claims (2)

CLAIMS FOR PROTECTION A modular system for the repeated charging of storage and retrieval of luggage and other items, characterized in that it comprises at least one payment terminal (1) and a set of lockable lockers (2), the locks of which are connected to said payment terminal (1), the system comprises storage cabinets of at least two types selected from the group comprising cabinets for temporary storage of luggage, cabinets for temporary storage and retrieval of delivered consignments or keys or food, cabinets for temporary storage of bicycles, cabinets for temporary storage of skis and / or snowboards, cabinets for rental of small urban mobility vehicles, or the system comprises at least one storage box from said group and at least one box containing a sanitary device, the boxes (2) being adapted to emergency opening and / or blocking at least one box (2) by the system operator, and boxes (2) are adapted for a one - off use by payment of the required amount; or to be used for a predefined period of time. Modular system according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one system box (2) is formed by a three-dimensional frame structure (3), inside which at least one lockable box (4) is removably stored and fixed.