DE102008053433A1 - Device for supply of deliveries such as packages, packages, consignments of goods and letters, has unit for releasing inlet or opening in area of receiver, where unit is opened by input of code - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a unit for releasing an inlet or an opening in an area of a receiver, where the unit is opened by input of a code. The unit has a code lock with alphanumeric keyboard (3). An independent claim is included for a method for supply of deliveries such as packages, packages, consignments of goods, and letters.

Description

The The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for the delivery of consignments, such as parcels, parcels, consignments, Letters, in particular letters of a larger format and the like. In the area of the recipient.

Under Area of the receiver is the area to understand in the recipient wants to receive a shipment, z. B. in the hallway, in the apartment, in an office but also in a warehouse, in a garage room etc. These areas are in the Generally by a partition like a door to the outside completed. Under such separations are also walls, Walls made of glass bricks, as they are often next to entrance doors or other separators to understand.

The Delivery or delivery of appropriate shipments in particular Parcels, parcel-like parcels and the like at Recipient is generally made so that the deliverer at Receiver is noticeable, z. B. by ringing and then hand over this shipment to the recipient personally.

Often However, the recipient is not present, so the deliverer either leaves a notification to the recipient and ask him to send the program, z. B. a package z. B. in the post office or to pick up another package collection point or the deliverer comes once more or more past the receiver and tries to deliver the package there personally.

Often does it happen then that after several futile attempts To deliver the shipment, send it back to the sender as undeliverable becomes.

A Possibility to get around these difficulties is that one z. B. delivers the package to a neighbor. This is often not possible or undesirable.

It are already known devices with which one has tried to avoid the disadvantages outlined above. So For example, boxes or boxes for holding packages are known.

Thus, for example, in the German utility model DE 297 13 264 U1 a device for receiving and storing mail, Versandhauspäckchen, book broadcasts and the like. Described, which consists of a parcel box with newspaper tube. The parcel box, which consists of impact-resistant plastic material, has a closable lid.

bring the messenger a delivery, he opens the lid of the parcel box and stowed in this box parcels or packages, etc ..

From Disadvantage of this box is that it is relatively bulky, but even a limited number of packets or Can accommodate packages. Is the box crowded, so she can not be closed anymore. Furthermore is seen from the outside that the receiver is his Post did not pick, from which one can conclude that the receiver is not at home, what a thief How a call works in the home or office break.

In the DE 198 233 12 A1 is a device for receiving shipments, which are not taken up by mailboxes due to their size, which are provided with an automatic mechanical anti-theft protection for the shipment.

Also Here there is the disadvantage that the box described there bulky is and only about a limited recording space for parcel shipments.

In the DE 20 2007 016 622 U1 Finally, a box is also described for receiving deliveries of goods and parcels, in which the door is equipped with a code lock.

Also here the box must be the size of the expected one Parcels, making them bulky; also is one Box will not be able to handle a larger number of packages take.

Even though already a whole range of devices for receiving broadcasts in particular parcels and the like at the receiver are known, there is still a need for improved Devices.

task The invention is to provide a device available by which it is possible, practically any Quantity of shipments such as parcels, parcels, consignments, Letters and the like. At the receiver directly in the area like Apartment, hallway, office, warehouse, garage, etc. deliver.

task it is further to provide a device which is largely theft-proof and the rest too Prevents unauthorized things in the apartment or office bring in, which are undesirable.

The object of the invention is also to provide a corresponding device available, which has only a small space requirement and not is bulky such. B. usual parcel boxes.

task The invention further provides an apparatus in which even with delivery of larger quantities of parcels or other shipments to the outside is not apparent, that the packages are not from the recipient because of his absence have been personally accepted and from the outside can not conclude that the recipient is absent and no one is in the apartment, in the office or located in other rooms, in which normally the Post is delivered.

task Finally, the invention is a method available that allows, packages, packages or other shipments safely deliver without the recipient being personally needs to be present.

These Task is solved by a device for the delivery of consignments such as parcels, parcels, consignments of goods, Letters and the like, characterized by a device for releasing an inlet or opening in the area of the recipient, the device opening by entering a code leaves.

It is advantageous if the device is a code lock with alphanumeric Keyboard has.

The device according to the invention can be a plate ( 2 ) or two or more coupled plates ( 2 . 5 ..), wherein the plate ( 2 ) is an outwardly facing plate and can be moved or can be opened outwards or inwards for the area of the receiver and on the outside has a code lock with alphanumeric keyboard, and the plate ( 5 ) can be opened inside.

It is advantageous if the two plates are mechanically coupled to each other and when opening the plate ( 2 ) to the outside and the plate ( 5 ) is opened inside.

Preferably The code lock has a special one through the receiver changeable code.

The plate ( 2 ) and the plate ( 5 ) can also be electronically coupled with each other.

Preferably, the plate is ( 2 ) and / or the plate ( 5 ) is provided with a latching mechanism which can only be opened when the code in the code lock of the plate ( 2 ) is entered.

The Device can flush outward into the front door or the partition wall to be installed.

The Code lock can be used to power a battery be provided or powered by a mains connection become.

In In another embodiment, the code lock has a Code on which case by case between recipient and sender is agreed.

Of the Code can be varied from shipment to shipment or even from one Time period to another, namely day by day, from week to week, from month to month or other time periods.

Preferably the current code is part of the recipient address and is thus attached to the shipment.

Another object of the invention is a method for the delivery of items such as parcels, parcels, consignments, letters, especially letters with a larger format and the like. To the receiver, which is characterized in that one determines the shipment with the special for the recipient Code provides, upon delivery of the shipment in the code lock ( 3 ) one of the devices described above inputs the code specific to the receiver, the plate ( 2 ) is opened to the outside and optionally a plate ( 5 ) opens inwards, and you enter the program through the opening in the receiving area of the receiver.

It is advantageous if the consignee and the consignor for the broadcasts agree on a specific code for Broadcast can be chosen for broadcast or even for certain periods of time such as days, weeks, months or other periods of time.

Of the Recipient can submit a code to the sender, at the time of the expected receipt of the program currently is. The sender provides the consignment with the consignee notified code and sends the shipment.

Of the Delivery person, so for example with a parcel dispatch, removes at place and where to deliver the shipment, the current code and then opens the device by entering the current code and can enter the shipment in the area of the recipient.

The device according to the invention can be installed in many places as an inlet in the area of the receiver, such as in the front door of a family home, in the front door in two- or multi-family houses, especially in houses with many floors and high-rise buildings, where usually the Delivery person the Sendun not only from the outside in the hallway brings, but often tries to deliver on the individual floors, the shipments on the front door of the recipient. It is also possible to install the device in garage doors or in gates of storage rooms, it is also possible to install them in entrance gates that lead, for example, in a courtyard. It is also very advantageous to install the device according to the invention in accesses to offices.

The invention is based on the 1 to 4 explained in more detail.

1 shows an external view of the invention,

2 shows a schematic view from the inside,

3 shows a cross section of an embodiment of the invention with two plates and

4 shows a cross section in which the outer and the inner plate are coupled by means of a pair of scissors.

In detail shows 1 schematically a device according to the invention, wherein 1 a mounting frame is that is embedded in a corresponding opening, for example in a front door.

2 represents the outer flap, which can be opened outwards or inwards.

3 represents the keypad entry keypad, with individual keys either numbered or lettered.

4 is a handle with which the flap can be opened to the outside or, if necessary, also to the inside, as soon as the code word is entered.

2 represents the flap in view from inside, where 1 the meaning as in 1 Has, 5 the inside view of the flap is and 6 a terminal block.

In 3 schematically a cross section of a device according to the invention is shown, wherein 1 . 5 and 6 the meaning has as in 1 and 2 played. 8th is a connecting rod between the outer and the inner plate. 9 schematically represents a lock and 7 are the fulcrums for the individual flaps.

In 4 a cross section of a device according to the invention is shown, wherein the coupling between the inner flap 2 and the outer flap 1 is accomplished via a shearing mechanism. 10 represents a part of the door leaf.

in the Within the scope of the invention, it is also possible instead of a or more plates or flaps facing inwards or outwards can be opened to use a sliding system. A corresponding plate is moved after entering the code, for example, to the left or right or up or down below.

Of the Installation of the device according to the invention is very easy to do. It is only necessary that, for example, in the door or in a corresponding Wall that is the interior of a building or area the receiver separates from the outside world, an opening to install (hole) and insert the device accordingly. The device can be thermally insulated. The lock can be provided with a corresponding lock, by actuation the keypad can be opened and then closes by itself when you close the outer flap brings to the starting position. The interaction with code, code lock and opening the individual plates can be done on usual done electronically way.

It It is possible to encode the code lock so that a certain Code for a longer time for the receiver is given, which is also known to the sender of broadcasts or which is known in the post office or at the delivery agent.

Preferably is the codeword or code number already attached to the program, so that the deliverer only read the code word from the shipment needs and in the keyboard of the device according to the Must enter invention.

Of the Code may also be obscured on the shipment with a slide that then taken off when delivering; it is also possible first to visualize the code on the consignment with a scanner, which is specially designed for such programs and on This way is largely avoided that an unauthorized person the device opens according to the invention.

Especially It is advantageous if between sender and recipient is tuned that the codeword or the code number of broadcast to broadcast changes, which, as with appropriate handle For example, given banks, a great security is that unauthorized the device according to the Open the invention.

It It was particularly surprising that it was with the help of the invention it is possible to easily deliver parcels and other consignments even if the recipient is temporary or longer is not present and therefore the shipments personally in Reception can take.

The Danger that because of overcrowding further broadcasts can no longer be delivered, consists in the device according to the Invention not. Also you can after delivery of several packages from the outside do not notice that the recipient the Not personally received shipments, because he is absent. It also lacks incentives for thieves to break into the apartment for this reason.

The Delivery is easy without technical problems and is very to carry out quickly, especially because of the deliverer neither has to ring nor has to wait, whether the receiver to get in touch or not. This also brings significant benefits for the delivery person Time savings.

The By the way, the device can be made special Designs the outer plate to the mold and to adapt the style of the front door. She lets herself also install in walls, the apartment, the office or other spaces to the outside to separate.

It is also possible to deposit the current code at the delivery agent, so that the deliverer has constant access to the code and can enter this when delivering.

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 29713264 U1 [0008]
• - DE 19823312 A1 [0011]
• - DE 202007016622 U1 [0013]

Claims (16)

Device for the delivery of shipments such as Parcels, parcels, consignments, letters and the like, characterized by a device for releasing an inlet or an opening in the area of the receiver, the device opening by entering a code leaves. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the Device has a code lock with alphanumeric keyboard. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the device comprises a plate ( 2 ) or two or more coupled plates ( 2 . 5 ..), wherein the plate ( 2 ) is an outwardly facing plate and can be moved or can be opened outwards or inwards for the area of the receiver and on the outside has a code lock with alphanumeric keyboard, and the plate ( 5 ) can be opened inside. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to, characterized in that the two plates ( 2 ) and ( 5 ) are mechanically coupled together and when opened the plate ( 2 ) to the outside and the plate ( 5 ) is opened inside. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the plate ( 2 ) and the plate ( 5 ) are electronically coupled together. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the code lock a special having code modifiable by the receiver. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the plate ( 2 ) and / or the plate ( 5 ) is provided with a latching mechanism which is only open when the code in the code lock of the plate ( 2 ) is entered. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the device to the outside flush in the front door or the partition to Area of the receiver is installed. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the code lock for electrical Supply is provided with a battery. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the code lock for electrical Supply is supplied via a mains connection. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the code lock has a code, agreed between the recipient and the sender on a case-by-case basis. Apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the Code may vary from program to program depending on time periods, namely from day to day, from week to week, from month to month Month or other periods. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the current code one on the The recipient address specified code corresponds. Method of delivery of items such as parcels, parcels, consignments of goods, letters, in particular letters of a larger format and the like to the recipient, characterized in that the consignment is provided with the special code intended for the consignee when the consignment is delivered the code lock ( 3 ) one of the devices described above inputs the code specific to the receiver, the plate ( 2 ) is opened to the outside and optionally a plate ( 5 ) opens inwards, and one enters the program through the opening in the receiving area of the receiver, which can be selected from program to program or for certain periods of time such as days, weeks, months or other periods. A method according to claim 4, characterized in that the Receiver with the consignor for the consignments a specific code chosen by shipment or for certain periods of time such as day, weeks, Months or other periods of time. Method according to at least one of claims 14 to 15, characterized in that the receiver to the sender transmitted a code at the time of the expected Receipt of the shipment is current, the sender is the consignment with the The code provided by the recipient and the shipment sent.