EP1083288B1 - Locker unit - Google Patents

Abstract

Two or three columns (12,13) are involved and a left-luggage locker (11) is screwed, welded or riveted to a module column section (16). Two module column sections half-extend over the height of a left-luggage locker module (17), with one section (16) facing upwards and the other section (17) facing downwards. The one section of a first module can be fitted on the other section of a laterally adjacent second module, so that in particular the two sections together extend over the height of the module. Blind column sections (16) are arranged between the module column sections of outside columns.

Description

The invention relates to a locker system, in particular for installation outdoors, with several locker modules, each with at least one locker, in particular two lockers and at least one connected column section - so-called. Module pillar section - the one with several assembled locker modules other module column sections forms at least one column.

Locker systems are known, for example, from train stations where individual heavy ones Locker elements can be placed on top of each other. A special theft-proof Anchoring such locker systems is already due to their high weight Usually not necessary. However, the high weight is due to the costs involved disadvantageous.

Such a locker system is shown in DE 196 46 631, in which on each module the top and bottom sides are attached contact elements that have an electrical Enable connection between the modules. The electrical connection is for one Locker monitoring required.

Smaller locker systems are known for example from department stores where one Larger locker cabinet has a variety of individual lockers. such However, locker systems have the disadvantage that they can only be expanded by that additional complete cupboards are placed side by side.

The invention is based on the problem of providing a locker system that with little effort to meet individual needs, especially the number of Lockers that is customizable.

The invention solves this problem by a locker system of the type mentioned Type in which two sides of the locker module attached to each other Module column sections each extend partially over the height of a module.

The locker system according to the invention has the advantage that it adaptable to individual needs with little effort, in particular is expandable. It is due to its modular structure both in height and in width on any Number of lockers variably configurable. To this The locker system according to the invention is versatile used.

A locker is preferably detachable or non-detachable with the Module are connected. For example, these items screwed, welded or riveted. This design allows easy assembly of pre-made modules.

It is particularly preferred for two to extend opposite one another Locker module module sections attached to the module only partially, in particular essentially Half, about the height of a module, with one section down and the other section faces up, such that one section of a first module on the other section of a laterally adjacent second module is, so that in particular the latter two sections extend over the entire height of the module. Are with inner columns, module column sections laterally adjacent and diagonally adjacent locker modules one above the other arranged. In this way, adjacent, namely modules next to or on top of each other with the add column sections assigned to them to columns.

Are further preferred in the case of outer columns between the module column sections so-called blind column sections arranged. This in particular are not directly bonded to the locker modules. Rather, blind column sections and module column sections alternate to complete a column.

Advantageously, the module column sections and the Blind column sections in substantially the same shape. This simplifies the manufacturing process, whereby the manufacturing costs can be reduced.

The common height preferably corresponds to a module column section and one above or below this module column section arranged blind column section essentially the height of a locker module. This creates one very compact design of the locker system, which without further Spacers or the like, especially when building the Pillars, get by.

Each column section is particularly preferably sleeve-shaped, in particular like an oblique at one end and at the other end vertically cut pipe. It points each column has one or more column cores, which are of the sleeve-like Surround column sections and put together in sections are. The column cores fill the inside of the column section at least in part. They extend along the columns and thus form a central post. This design allows the individual modules to be easily attached to the Column cores are put on. Through the diagonally cut off The different column sections complement each other a single pillar. The sections assembled Column cores allow any expandability in vertical direction of the locker system.

The column cores via sleeves and / or threads are further preferred releasably connected. This makes it easier Conversion, in particular an expansion of the locker facility possible.

Advantageously, each column has a lower end Anchors attached to the floor. This anchor, in particular Designed as a concrete anchor, the column provides stability The system tips over.

Preferably, at least one column, in particular the sleeve-like one Column sections and / or column cores, and / or the anchor a cavity for receiving electrical and / or optical Lines for signal transmission and / or power supply. These cavities protect the lines. This is particularly so advantageous if the locker system is operated outdoors shall be.

The lines connect a mechanism to unlock one Locker door with a control unit and / or control unit. Such an operating unit can be located directly on or next to the Locker system can be arranged while one is nearby or remote control unit monitoring and Control of the locker system from another location allowed. The units arranged in this way enable one Convenient usability of the locker system on the one hand for the user of the system and on the other hand for an operator to maintain and control the system.

The control unit is particularly preferred via biometric Characteristics of the user, especially via so-called finger prints actuated. That is, the user can hang up identify a finger on a sensor so that the Locker systems consider him authorized, a locker door to open and operated the unlocking mechanism. The control unit can also be operated by other means such as a keyboard for entering a Codes, for example a number code, or via a data carrier, especially a chip card. These means of identification are beneficial since they are not like one conventional keys can be copied easily. In particular you can by such an operating unit the loss a key associated with an exchange of the lock is to avoid.

More preferably, one or more lockers have one Speakers, a surveillance camera and / or first aid utensils, like life jackets. That means the lockers are versatile and not on enclosing limited by the user's valuables. In particular through the cavities contained in the columns for guiding cables can add further electrical components to the locker systems housed and with a center, such as the Control unit.

More preferably, individual, several or all lockers have a tubular, essentially in its longitudinal axis level section. this section contains in particular along a perpendicular below one or more openings along the longitudinal axis for aerating and / or for draining condensation water. To this Air conditioning of the lockers is possible. moisture damage the lockers themselves as well as the enclosed ones Objects can thus be avoided.

Fig. 1

eine erfindungsgemäße Schließfachanlage in einer Ansicht von vorne;

Fig. 2

die Schließfachanlage aus Fig. 1 in einer Ansicht von der Seite;

Fig. 3

die Schließfachanlage aus Fig. 1 in einer Ansicht von oben;

Fig. 4

ein Schließfachmodul bestehend aus zwei Schließfächern und zwei seitlichen Modul-Säulenabschnitten;

Fig. 5

ein oberes Abschlußteil einer Schließfachanlage gemäß Fig. 1;

Fig. 6

eine Schließfachanlage mit einer Modulerweiterung in einer Ansicht von vorne;

Fig. 7

die Schließfachanlage aus Fig. 6 in einer Ansicht von oben.

Further details of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it:

Fig. 1

a locker system according to the invention in a view from the front;

Fig. 2

the locker system of Figure 1 in a view from the side.

Fig. 3

the locker system of Figure 1 in a view from above.

Fig. 4

a locker module consisting of two lockers and two side module pillar sections;

Fig. 5

an upper end part of a locker system according to FIG. 1;

Fig. 6

a locker system with a module expansion in a view from the front;

Fig. 7

the locker system from Fig. 6 in a view from above.

Fig. 1 shows a locker system 10 consisting of ten Lockers 11. The lockers 11 are in five superimposed Rows of two lockers 11 each arranged.

The lockers 11 are supported by two columns 12, 13. Each of these pillars 12 is composed of a plurality of pillar sections 14 composed, with so-called blind column sections 15 and module column sections 16 alternate. Each adjacent pair of lockers 11 are A module column section 16 is assigned to the right and left, i.e. a column section 14, which with one of the two side by side lockers 11 formed module 17 connected is. The locker system 10 thus has a total five locker modules 17.

The module pillar sections 16 consist of tubular sections with circular or polygonal, especially triangular or square cross-section. Each column section 15, 16 is slanted at one end and at the other end cut vertically. For the module column sections 16 are the diagonally cut ends with one each Locker 11 connected, in particular screwed. The module column sections are arranged so that on one Side, for example as shown in Fig. 1 on the left side, the vertically cut end down and the obliquely cut end points upwards. On the other The side of a locker module 17 is the module column section 16 each oriented the other way around, i.e. the obliquely cut off End faces down, while the vertically cut one End facing up. This makes it easy to get to configurable kit as related below is explained with Fig. 6. The blind column sections 15 serve to do this, the spaces between two superimposed To fill in module column sections 16. The blind column sections 15 have the same shape as the module column section 16, i.e. they are also at one end cut obliquely and cut vertically at the other end. In particular they also have the same cross-sectional shape.

However, there is another at the bottom of the columns Column section 14, which has no obliquely cut end. This column section is slightly longer than the others Column sections 15, 16. The lower column section 14 forms a spacer to the floor to ensure a minimum distance.

The lockers 11 have a tubular section 18 on, which serves to hold the objects to be enclosed. On the front is this tubular section by means of a circular locker door 19 lockable. The backside is closed by a likewise circular rear wall 20. The locker doors are with self-closing hinges 21 connected to the tubular sections 18. The Hinges 21 are each between two side by side Lockers 11 arranged so that the Open locker doors 19 to the center of locker modules 17 to let. This makes it possible to use a locking mechanism on the outside of the locker modules 19 and thus in to provide near the columns 12, 13. This is advantageous because thus the lines for actuating the unlocking mechanism not be guided through the lockers 11 must end directly at the pillar / locker transition can. This leads to a simplified structure of the Locker unit.

The locker system is at the top by a closing part 22 completed. This end part 22 also has one Blind column section 15, which over a closure cap 23rd is connected to a connecting strap 24. This connection tab 24 is at one end with the cap 23 connected, in particular screwed. She is also at hers connected at the other end to a further sealing cap 25, especially screwed.

All column sections 14, 15, 16 are on a column core 26 attached. Alternatively, they can be sent to one pin at one end and one at the opposite end Have recess to be plugged into one another.

The end part 22 is connected to at least one of the columns 12, 13 connectable in such a way that it is not removable, thus creating a To ensure theft protection. In particular, the blind column section 15 of the end part 22 in this way with a column core 26 connected that the end part 22 is not without further Aid is removable. There can also be one on this blind column section 15 of the closing part 22 provided lock engage the column core 26 to prevent unauthorized removal of the Avoid part 22.

In the central area, the column 12 has an operating unit 28 on, which has a display 28a. This control unit 28 can be operated using the human fingerprint. On Locker users can be assigned to one of the control unit 28 Put his finger on the sensor. The sensor scans the pattern of the finger and opens one assigned to the respective user Locker. The corresponding locker number is shown in the display 28a.

FIG. 2 shows the locker system 10 from FIG. 1 in a side view. The tubular sections 18 of the lockers 11 consist of cylindrical tube sections.

Fig. 3 shows a view from above of the locker system Fig. 1. Both locker doors 19 are open, wherein the hinges 21 each between the two tubular Sections 18 are arranged. The two tubular sections 18 are preferably connected to one another. However, it is also possible to build the locker system in such a way that only one locker 11 each with a modular column section 16 is connected and between the two adjacent tubular Sections 18 a small space remains. In In this case there is an additional anti-rotation lock between the module column section 16 and column core 26 are provided.

The connecting tab 24 is over several, in particular four Screws 27 connected to the two caps 23. This Caps are on column sections 14, 15, 16 and respectively the respective column cores 26 can be plugged on.

Fig. 4 shows a single locker module 17 consisting of two lockers 11 which are in the area of the hinge 21 with one another are connected. On outer sections of the lockers 11 are the module column sections 16 in that described above Arranged wisely, i.e. the left module column section 16 points with its obliquely cut end upwards and with its vertically cut end towards below, while the right module column section 16 with its obliquely cut end down and its vertically cut End facing up.

In the left locker door 19 is in the Area of connection of the locker 11 with the module column section 16 a part of the locker door 19 not shown. This makes a locking rod 29 visible to the inside of the locker 11 covered with a cover 30 is. This locking rod 29 engages when closed Locker door 19 into the locker door 19 to close it lock. The locking bar 29 is preferably electrical or can be actuated electromechanically to lock the door 19 to be able to unlock. The unlock mechanism is however can also be operated pneumatically or hydraulically.

In the lower region of the tubular sections 18 of the Lockers 11 have openings 30a around the exit of condensation. Therefore, they are on top of each other arranged lockers also with a certain distance A (see Fig. 6) arranged to each other, so that escaping Condensation can escape unhindered. The openings 30a also serve to ventilate the inner locker. Through her Attachment in the area of the adjacent locker in spite of the opening 30a, there is no view of the locker possible, because a possible insight through the underlying Locker is locked.

Fig. 5 shows the above. End part 22 with connecting strap 24 and end caps 23, which are connected to the connecting tab 24 are. On the left cap 23 is a blind column section 15 attached, the vertically cut End is connected to the cap 23, that is points upward while its slanted end points towards points below to sit flush on the module column section 16 to be able to. The right cap sets in a corresponding manner 23 on the right module column section 16 and also flush.

Fig. 6 shows a locker system 31, which consists of a locker system 1 and an extension. The lowest section of the column cores 26 of the columns 12, 13, and 32 is poured into a concrete anchor 33 and thereby Anchoring elements 34 connected.

The lower portion of the column core 26 ends in a cavity 35 of the concrete anchor 33. This cavity has a cable entry 36 on to cables from outside into the cavity 35 to lead. Such cables consist of electrical and / or optical Lines 38, the control unit 37 with the unlocking mechanisms connect the individual lockers. The Lines 38 are coming from the cavity 35 into the interior of the tubular column core 26 passed and in the area of the obliquely cut module column sections 16 with connected to an unlocking mechanism.

Another advantage of the obliquely cut ends of the module column sections is that due to the oblique Cut off the inside of these sleeve-like column sections is easily accessible, for example, at this point Lines with the unlocking mechanisms of each To connect lockers 11.

The described routing and connection of the unlocking mechanisms with the control unit 37 repeats for each column 12, 13, 32.

The column cores 26 are also constructed in sections. A lower column section 39 extends from the concrete anchor 33 until the start of the bottom locker module 17. The above arranged column core sections are of equal length, whereby the length of which corresponds to the height of a locker module. All column core sections 39, 40 are connected to one another via sleeves 41 connected. Alternatively, however, the column core sections can also have threaded sections at their end portions to each other to be screwed.

The control unit 37 is not only connected via the lines 38 the unlocking mechanisms of the lockers 11, but also via a data line 42 and a - possibly with solar energy fed - power supply line 43 with further electrical Assemblies connected. The data line 42 is particular connected to a central control unit (not shown), by means of which an operator can lock the locker system can monitor in another location.

A locker user can use the operating unit 37 Rent a locker. He can do this on the control unit or on elsewhere either by cash or by a prepaid card pay a fee for the rental period. Via a finger print sensor 44 the user identifies himself and then receives a locker number assigned to him via a display 45 communicated. The user can then use his locker his objects and by simply closing the Lock the door automatically. By the shown in Fig. 1 Operating unit 28, the user can turn his locker open by placing his finger on the appropriate sensor sets. The display 28a shows in response to the sensor actuation the locker number assigned to the tenant. Furthermore the unlocking mechanism is controlled so that a clear, anonymous assignment to the respective user or tenant he follows.

Due to the special structure of the locker modules 17 in Shape of the module column sections pointing upwards or downwards 16 it is also sufficient for extended locker systems 31 according to FIG. 6 only one attached to an outer end Provide final part 22 and attached to it Seal the blind sleeve. This makes the adjacent one Locker module 17 secured against unauthorized removal through its downward-facing module column section. The other, upward facing module column section 16 of this module 17 secures the adjacent one Locker module 17 of the extension. In this way, a Locker system consisting of a large number of extensions by a single lock on a first end part 22 be secured. Opening this lock can be done easily Way, the entire locker system can be dismantled by the respective locker modules 17 accepted upwards can be. In this way it is possible without much effort Exchange, remove or add lockers, without a variety of screw, rivet or Welded connections would have to be loosened. Otherwise they are the columns or column cores carrying the modules are designed in such a way that an addition or exchange of modules essentially can be carried out without dismantling existing units.

Individual lockers can also have additional functions. In particular, they can use a microphone or speaker 48, camera 49 an emergency call button 50 and / or red cross utensils be provided. Via lines 38 or data line 42 is a dialogue with the Operator in the central control unit possible, for example to be able to call for help in an emergency. Furthermore is a screen can also be attached to the operating unit 37 for display additional information.

FIG. 7 shows the locker system according to FIG. 6 in a view from above, with two modules 17, each consisting of two lockers 11 are arranged side by side. One of those extended locker system shows the three above columns 12, 13, 32 on. The connecting tabs 24 are also over Screws 46 connected to caps 47.

The locker modules 17 are each made up of two Lockers 11 described. The modules 17 can but also consist of a different number of lockers 11 and in particular from only one locker 11 or also from three, four or more lockers.

Overall, the locker system according to the invention offers a Variety of variation options. In particular, it allows the construction of such a locker system on beaches and thus outdoors. Here, the size of a locker system without complicated measures to meet the local needs, especially adapted to the demand of beach visitors become. By linking to scanning devices for Biometric features, such as fingerprints, can be captured Safe deposit box system can be operated keyless and advantageous is therefore particularly suitable for stands and the like.

Reference symbol list :

10

locker system

11

locker

12

pillar

13

pillar

14

column section

15

Blind-column section

16

Module column section

17

locker module

18

tubular section

19

locker door

20

rear wall

21

hinge

22

closing part

23

cap

24

connecting strap

25

cap

26

columnar core

27

screw

28

operating unit

28a

display

29

locking bar

30

cover

30a

opening

31

locker system

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pillar

33

concrete anchor

34

anchoring element

35

cavity

36

Grommet

37

operating unit

38

management

39

lower column core section

40

Column core section

41

sleeve

42

data line

43

power supply

44

Finger print sensor

45

display

46

screw

47

cap

48

speaker

49

camera

50

emergency button

A

distance

Claims (10)

1. Locker installation, in particular for setting up outdoors, having a plurality of locker modules (17) each with at least one locker (11), in particular two lockers (11) and at least one column section - a so-called module column section (16) - which is connected thereto and, in the case of a plurality of assembled locker modules with further module column sections (14, 15, 16) forms at least one column (12, 13, 32), characterized in that two module column sections fastened on opposite locker-module sides each extend in part over the height of a module.
2. Locker installation according to Claim 1, characterized by two or three columns (12, 13, 32).
3. Locker installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a locker (11) is connected to a module column section (16) in a releasable manner, for example by screw-connection, or a non-releasable manner, for example by welding or riveting.
4. Locker installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one module column section is oriented downwards and the other section (16) is oriented upwards, such that one section (16) of a first module (17) can be positioned on the other section (16) of a laterally adjacent, second module (17), with the result that the two last-mentioned sections (16) in particular extend jointly over the height of the module (17).
5. Locker installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that dummy column sections (15) are arranged between the module column sections (16) of outer columns (12, 13, 32), and in particular the module column sections (16) and dummy column sections (15) have essentially the same configuration, and in particular the joint height of a module column section (16) and a dummy column section (15) arranged above or beneath said module column section (16) corresponds essentially to the height of a locker module (17).
6. Locker installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each column section (15, 16) is of sleeve-like design, in particular in the manner of a tube which is cut off obliquely at one end and perpendicularly at the other end, and each column (12, 13, 32) has one or more column cores (26), which are enclosed by the sleeve-like column sections (15, 16) and are made up of sections, fill the column-section interior, at least in part, and extend along the columns (12, 13, 32) in order to form a central post, it being possible, in particular, for the column cores (26) of a column (12, 13, 32) to be connected in a releasable manner via bushings (41) and/or threads.
7. Locker installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each column (12, 13, 32) has, at its bottom end, an anchor (33), in particular a concrete anchor, which can be fastened in the ground.
8. Locker installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one column (12, 13, 32), in particular the sleeve-like column sections (15, 16) and/or column cores (26), and/or the anchor (33) have/has a cavity for accommodating electric and/or optical cables (38) for signal transmission and or power supply, the electric and/or optical cables (38) connecting, in particular, an unlocking mechanism for unlocking a locker door (19) with a control unit and/or operating unit (37), it being possible for the operating unit (37) to be activated, in particular, via biometric features, in particular so-called fingerprints, a code-entry keypad and/or a data carrier, in particular a chip card, for identifying an authorized individual and for actuation the unlocking mechanism.
9. Locker installation according to one of the preceding, claims, characterized in that one or more lockers (11) has or have a loudspeaker (48), a monitoring camera and/or first-aid utensils, for example a life-vest.
10. Locker installation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more of the lockers (11), or all of the lockers (11) have a tubular section (18) which is oriented essentially horizontally along its longitudinal axis and, in particular along a line running vertically beneath the longitudinal axis, has one or more openings (30a) for ventilation purposes and/or for the discharge of condensation.

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