EP2913462B1 - Improved box and method for operating same - Google Patents

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EP2913462B1
EP2913462B1 EP14305268.6A EP14305268A EP2913462B1 EP 2913462 B1 EP2913462 B1 EP 2913462B1 EP 14305268 A EP14305268 A EP 14305268A EP 2913462 B1 EP2913462 B1 EP 2913462B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B63/00—Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics
    • E05B63/14—Arrangement of several locks or locks with several bolts, e.g. arranged one behind the other
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/12—Mail or newspaper receptacles, e.g. letter-boxes; Openings in doors or the like for delivering mail or newspapers
    • A47G29/122—Parts, details, or accessories, e.g. signalling devices, lamps, devices for leaving messages
    • A47G29/124—Appliances to prevent unauthorised removal of contents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/12—Mail or newspaper receptacles, e.g. letter-boxes; Openings in doors or the like for delivering mail or newspapers
    • A47G29/1201—Letter-box assemblies for apartment buildings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/14—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels
    • A47G29/141—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/14—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels
    • A47G29/141—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means
    • A47G2029/149—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means with central server link

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  • the present invention relates to an improved box and its method of operation. More particularly, the invention relates to a secure lock for letter boxes and parcel boxes.
  • box is understood to mean both letter boxes proper and parcel boxes.
  • FR 1450436 discloses a double cylinder lock, one of which, called a service cylinder, is operable both by an owner's key and by a service key, also called a master key, separate from said owner's key, and the another, called the owner's cylinder, can be operated only by said owner's key.
  • the document DE 44 43 391 A1 discloses a microprocessor controlled multiple lock locking system.
  • the documents DE 297 09 827 U1 and CN 103 584 701 A describe a locking system which however differs from the present invention as regards the characterizing part.
  • the document CN 103 584 701 not only does not include (which the present invention includes) a computer system, but also has the drawback, that when the recipient is the manager of the mailbox ("mailbox administrator"), the carrier has to contact the recipient directly to get the code.
  • the electronic control device further comprises an interface (49) for communication with the outside.
  • the service code operates only once.
  • control device further comprises a clock (47),
  • the present invention also relates to a letter box and / or package comprising a door provided with a lock allowing the implementation of the aforementioned method.
  • the figure 1 shows an embodiment of an improved lock 10 according to the invention intended to be installed on a box.
  • the lock according to the invention can be fixed to a door or any other opening element.
  • the lock 10 is a double cylinder lock provided with an electronic device 40 for controlling the locking and unlocking of said lock.
  • the lock 100 is intended to be installed on a door of a letter box or a parcel box not shown in the figures.
  • the first of the cylinders can be operated by a first key, called the service key
  • the second of said cylinders called the owner's cylinder 30, can be operated by a second key, called the owner's key, distinct from the service key.
  • the actuation of cylinders 20 and 30 is intended to effect locking or unlocking of lock 10.
  • the electronic control device 40 comprises a computer 42, a data memory 44, a numeric entry keypad 46, an electrical lock 48 connected by a mechanical link 34 and an electrical sensor 22 and 32 placed on each cylinder 20 and 40.
  • the electronic control device 40 is configured so that the manual actuation of the service cylinder 20 only locks or unlocks the lock 10 after entering a predefined code, called a service code, on the numerical keypad. input 46 of said electronic control device.
  • a service code operates only once from so as to prevent any malicious person, who would have observed a parcel carrier entering this code, to reproduce it once the parcel has been placed in the box.
  • entering a service code or an owner's code activates the electric lock 48 which causes, via the mechanical link, the actuation of the owner's cylinder in an opening direction or a closing direction. .
  • the electronic control device 40 further comprises an interface 49 for communication with the outside.
  • This interface 49 can invariably be of the GSM, GPRS, WIFI or any other type of remote communication type.
  • the electronic control device 40 informs, via the communication interface 49, a computer system for managing the packages described below.
  • control device 40 further comprises a clock 47 so that the service code operates for a predetermined period of time, for example thirty minutes.
  • the computer 42, the data memory 44, the numeric keypad 46, the electric lock 48, the electric sensors 22 and 32, the clock 47 and the communication interface 49 are connected entered by a CAN type bus (Controller Area Network).
  • CAN type bus Controller Area Network
  • the figure 2 represents, in the form of a flowchart, a first example of the operating method 50 of a box B provided with the secure lock 10 according to the invention.
  • the physical entities namely owner A, computer system S, transporter T and consignee D are represented by circles, actions by rectangles, box B by triangle and questions by diamonds.
  • the method 50 consists, firstly, for a transporter T wishing to deposit a package C in the box B according to the invention of an owner A, in requesting 52 from a computer system S, typically an internet site, an authorization to open said box.
  • the computer system S transfers 54, by SMS, e-mail or any other means of remote communication, the authorization request to the owner A of box B. Where applicable, the owner A gives 56 his authorization to the computer system S, by one of the aforementioned means of communication.
  • the computer system S then provides 58 to the carrier T a service code X that said carrier enters 60 on box B before depositing 62 a package C.
  • the computer system S is informed 64 of the deposit of the package and transmits 66 the information of deposit of the package to the owner A who can then recover 68 the package.
  • the carrier T must send an SMS, an e-mail or any other type of information message to said computer system.
  • the electronic control device 40 is equipped with the communication interface 49, it is the entry of the service code X on the keyboard 46 or the actuation of the service cylinder 20 which causes the 'transmission of an information message via said interface to the computer system S and / or to the owner A.
  • the computer system S parameters , via the communication interface 49, the electronic control device 40 so that it accepts, as a service code, only said code X to open the box B.
  • the actuation of the service cylinder 20 is detected by the sensor 22.
  • the code X is stored in the data memory 44.
  • the computer system S When the carrier T incorrectly enters the service code X or enters it after the predetermined period of time has elapsed, the computer system S is informed thereof by said carrier or by the control device 40. The computer system S then provides a new service code X 'to carrier T.
  • the figure 3 represents, in the form of a flowchart, a second example operating method 100 of a box B provided with the secure lock 10 according to the invention.
  • the method 100 consists, first of all, for an owner A of a box B according to the invention wishing to send a package C to a recipient D, in informing 104 the computer system S.
  • the computer system S proposes a list of carriers classified according to various criteria related to the weight, size and dimensions of the packages. Owner A then chooses carrier T, makes a bank settlement, prints a shipping label provided in digital form by computer system S, then sticks it on his package C.
  • the owner A deposits 102 the package C in box B and the computer system S is informed 104 of the deposit.
  • the owner A must send an SMS, an e-mail or any other type of information message to said computer system.
  • the electronic control device 40 is equipped with the communication interface 49, it is the entry of the owner code on the keypad 46 or the actuation of the owner cylinder 30 which causes the transmission of an information message via said interface to the computer system S and / or to the transporter T.
  • the actuation of the owner's cylinder 30 is detected by the sensor 32.
  • the computer system S informs 106 the transporter T and provides him 106 with a service code Z.
  • the computer system S parameters, via the communication interface 49, the electronic control device 40 so that it accepts, as a service code, only said code Z to open the box B.
  • the code Z is stored in the data memory 44.
  • the carrier enters 108 the code Z on box B, before removing 110 from the package C.
  • the computer system S is then informed 112 of the withdrawal of the package and transmits 114 package collection information to owner A.
  • the computer system S When the carrier T enters the service code Z incorrectly or enters it after the predetermined period of time has elapsed, the computer system S is. informed by said carrier or by the control device 40. The computer system S then provides a new service code Z 'to the carrier T.
  • the carrier T must send an SMS, an e-mail or any other type of information message to said computer system.
  • the electronic control device 40 is equipped with the communication interface 49, it is the entry of the service code Z on the keyboard 46 or the actuation of the service cylinder 20 which causes the transmission of an information message via said interface to the computer system S and / or to the owner A.
  • the actuation of the service cylinder 20 is detected by the sensor 22.
  • the carrier T delivers the package C to the recipient D and directly or indirectly informs the owner A.
  • the transporter T is required to reproduce the steps of the first method 50 for operating said box.

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Description

La présente invention concerne une boîte perfectionnée et son procédé de fonctionnement. Plus particulièrement, l'invention se rapporte à une serrure sécurisée pour boîtes à lettres et boîtes à colis. Dans la présente description et dans les revendications auxquelles elle donne lieu, on entend par «boîte» aussi bien les boîtes à lettres proprement dites que les boîtes à colis.The present invention relates to an improved box and its method of operation. More particularly, the invention relates to a secure lock for letter boxes and parcel boxes. In the present description and in the claims to which it gives rise, the term “box” is understood to mean both letter boxes proper and parcel boxes.

Dans le domaine de la serrurerie, la sécurité est un critère de choix primordial pour l'utilisateur. Dans l'état de la technique, on connaît notamment l'enseignement de la demande FR 1450436 qui divulgue une serrure à double cylindre dont l'un, appelé cylindre de service, est actionnable à la fois par une clef de propriétaire et par une clef de service, aussi appelée passe-partout, distincte de ladite clef de propriétaire, et l'autre, appelé cylindre de propriétaire, est actionnable uniquement par ladite clef de propriétaire.In the field of locksmithing, security is an essential criterion of choice for the user. In the state of the art, the teaching of the application is known in particular FR 1450436 which discloses a double cylinder lock, one of which, called a service cylinder, is operable both by an owner's key and by a service key, also called a master key, separate from said owner's key, and the another, called the owner's cylinder, can be operated only by said owner's key.

Cependant, cette serrure nécessite l'intervention physique du propriétaire qui doit la réarmer entre chaque réception de colis. Cette opération humaine indispensable peut être omise ou mal réalisée par le propriétaire, ce qui bloque la boîte jusqu'à ce que ledit propriétaire se rende compte de son erreur.
C'est particulièrement dommage pour les propriétaires de boîte à lettres tels que les entreprises qui reçoivent souvent des colis.However, this lock requires the physical intervention of the owner who must reset it between each receipt of packages. This essential human operation can be omitted or carried out poorly by the owner, which blocks the box until the said owner realizes his mistake.
This is particularly unfortunate for letterbox owners such as businesses that often receive packages.

C'est particulièrement dommage pour les propriétaires de boîte à lettres tels que les entreprises qui reçoivent souvent des colis.This is particularly unfortunate for letterbox owners such as businesses that often receive packages.

Le document DE 44 43 391 A1 divulgue un système de verrouillage à serrures multiples commandé par un microprocesseur. De même, les documents DE 297 09 827 U1 et CN 103 584 701 A décrivent un système de verrouillage qui cependant se distingue de la présente invention en ce qui concerne la partie caractérisante.The document DE 44 43 391 A1 discloses a microprocessor controlled multiple lock locking system. Likewise, the documents DE 297 09 827 U1 and CN 103 584 701 A describe a locking system which however differs from the present invention as regards the characterizing part.

Le document CN 103 584 701 non seulement ne comporte pas (ce que la présente invention comporte) un système informatique, mais en outre présente l'inconvénient, que lorsque le destinataire est le gestionnaire de la boîte («mailbox administrator»), le transporteur ait à contacter le destinataire directement pour obtenir le code.The document CN 103 584 701 not only does not include (which the present invention includes) a computer system, but also has the drawback, that when the recipient is the manager of the mailbox ("mailbox administrator"), the carrier has to contact the recipient directly to get the code.

Donc, il n'existe effectivement pas un système informatique dans ce document entre le transporteur et le destinataire (voir § [0180] à [0184] de D6), et il n'existe pas davantage un système informatique qui

  • reçoit la demande (52) d'un transporteur,
  • transfère la demande,
  • reçoit l'autorisation,
  • fournit un code,
  • est informé et transmet l'information et
dans lequel, en outre la clé dite de service est distincte de la clé de propriétaire ce que prévoit l'invention, avec les avantages de sécurité que cela comporte. En effet, le système selon le document D6 ne permet pas le verrouillage ou le déverrouillage par deux personnes différentes, ce qui est notamment le cas du système selon l'invention.Therefore, there is effectively no computer system in this document between the carrier and the consignee (see § [0180] to [0184] of D6), nor does there exist a computer system which
  • receives the request (52) from a carrier,
  • transfers the request,
  • receives authorization,
  • provides a code,
  • is informed and transmits the information and
in which, moreover, the so-called service key is distinct from the owner's key which is provided for by the invention, with the security advantages that this entails. Indeed, the system according to document D6 does not allow locking or unlocking by two different people, which is notably the case with the system according to the invention.

Il existe donc un réel besoin de résolution du problème technique précédemment exposé par une automatisation du fonctionnement d'une boîte munie d'une serrure perfectionnée.There is therefore a real need to resolve the technical problem explained above by automating the operation of a box provided with an improved lock.

A cette fin, la présente invention propose un procédé de fonctionnement d'une serrure d'une boîte à lettres et/ou colis (10), dite «boîte» permettant de recevoir et/ou d'envoyer des lettres et/ou des colis, laquelle boîte comporte:

  • un cylindre, dit de service (20), actionnable par une clef, dite de service,
  • un cylindre, dit de propriétaire (30), actionnable par une clef, dite de propriétaire, distincte de ladite clef de service,
    l'actionnement desdits cylindres étant destiné à réaliser un verrouillage ou un déverrouillage de ladite serrure,
  • un dispositif électronique (40) de contrôle du verrouillage et du déverrouillage de ladite serrure,
    ledit procédé de fonctionnement d'une telle serrure impliquant deux modes de fonctionnement différents, à savoir
    • ▪ un premier mode de fonctionnement a) dit de réception de lettres et/ou de colis, dans lequel:
      • un transporteur (T) demande (52), à un système informatique (S), une autorisation d'ouverture de la boîte,
      • le système informatique transfère (54) la demande d'autorisation à un propriétaire (A) de la boîte,
      • le propriétaire donne (56) son autorisation au système informatique,
      • le système informatique fournit (58) au transporteur un code (X) de service,
      • le transporteur saisit (60) le code sur la boîte,
      • le transporteur dépose (62) un colis (C) dans la boîte,
      • le système informatique est informé (64) dudit dépôt,
      • le système informatique transmet (66) l'information de dépôt du colis au propriétaire,
      • le propriétaire récupère (68) le colis.
    • ▪ un second mode de fonctionnement b) dit d'envoi de lettres et/ou de colis, dans lequel:
      • un propriétaire (A) dépose (102) un colis (C) dans la boîte,
      • un système informatique (S) est informé (104) dudit dépôt,
      • le système informatique informe (106) un transporteur dudit dépôt et lui fournit (106) un code (Z) de service,
      • le transporteur saisit (108) le code sur la boîte,
      • le transporteur retire (110) le colis de la boîte,
      • le système informatique est informé (112) dudit retrait,
      • le système informatique transmet (114) l'information de retrait du colis au propriétaire,
      ce procédé de fonctionnement étant caractérisé en ce que le dispositif électronique de contrôle comporte :
      • un capteur électrique (22; 32) disposé sur chaque cylindre,
      • un clavier numérique de saisie (46),
      • un verrou électrique (48).
      et en ce que le dispositif électronique de contrôle est configuré de sorte que:
      • l'actionnement du cylindre de service ne réalise un verrouillage ou un déverrouillage de ladite serrure qu'après saisie d'un code (X; Z) prédéfini, appelé code de service, sur le clavier du dispositif électronique de contrôle.
      • l'actionnement du cylindre de propriétaire ou la saisie d'un code prédéfini, appelé code de propriétaire, sur le clavier du dispositif électronique de contrôle réalise toujours un verrouillage ou un déverrouillage de ladite serrure.
To this end, the present invention provides a method of operating a lock of a letter box and / or parcel (10), called a "box" making it possible to receive and / or send letters and / or parcels. , which box contains:
  • a so-called service cylinder (20), which can be operated by a so-called service key,
  • a so-called owner's cylinder (30), operable by a so-called owner's key, distinct from said service key,
    the actuation of said cylinders being intended to achieve locking or unlocking of said lock,
  • an electronic device (40) for controlling the locking and unlocking of said lock,
    said method of operating such a lock involving two different operating modes, namely
    • ▪ a first operating mode a) called receiving letters and / or parcels, in which:
      • a transporter (T) requests (52) from a computer system (S) an authorization to open the box,
      • the computer system transfers (54) the authorization request to an owner (A) of the box,
      • the owner gives (56) his authorization to the computer system,
      • the computer system provides (58) to the transporter a service code (X),
      • the carrier enters (60) the code on the box,
      • the transporter places (62) a package (C) in the box,
      • the computer system is informed (64) of said deposit,
      • the computer system transmits (66) the parcel deposit information to the owner,
      • the owner collects (68) the package.
    • ▪ a second operating mode b) called sending letters and / or parcels, in which:
      • an owner (A) places (102) a package (C) in the box,
      • a computer system (S) is informed (104) of said deposit,
      • the computer system informs (106) a carrier of said deposit and provides (106) a service code (Z),
      • the carrier enters (108) the code on the box,
      • the carrier removes (110) the package from the box,
      • the computer system is informed (112) of said withdrawal,
      • the computer system transmits (114) the package collection information to the owner,
      this operating method being characterized in that the electronic control device comprises:
      • an electrical sensor (22; 32) arranged on each cylinder,
      • a numeric entry keypad (46),
      • an electric lock (48).
      and in that the electronic control device is configured such that:
      • actuation of the service cylinder only locks or unlocks said lock after entering a predefined code (X; Z), called service code, on the keypad of the electronic control device.
      • the actuation of the owner's cylinder or the entry of a predefined code, called the owner's code, on the keypad of the electronic control device always performs a locking or unlocking of said lock.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif électronique de contrôle comporte en outre une interface (49) de communication avec l'extérieur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the electronic control device further comprises an interface (49) for communication with the outside.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, le code de service est opérant une seule fois.According to another embodiment of the invention, the service code operates only once.

Selon un encore un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de contrôle comporte en outre une horloge (47),According to yet another embodiment of the invention, the control device further comprises a clock (47),

La présente invention a également pour objet une boîte à lettres et/ou colis comportant une porte munie d'une serrure permettant la mise en œuvre du procédé précité.The present invention also relates to a letter box and / or package comprising a door provided with a lock allowing the implementation of the aforementioned method.

Grâce à ces dispositions,

  • le propriétaire n'a pas besoin de penser à réarmer la serrure de sa boîte avant chaque réception de colis.
  • on augmente la sécurité globale de la serrure tout en permettant à un transporteur n'ayant pas de passe-partout d'ouvrir ladite serrure.
  • le propriétaire n'est jamais bloqué pour verrouiller ou déverrouiller sa serrure.
  • des informations sont échangées avec différents interlocuteurs tels que le propriétaire, un système informatique de gestion, des transporteur.
  • on empêche toute personne mal intentionnée qui aurait observé un transporteur de colis saisir ce code, de réutiliser ce code.
  • le propriétaire de la boîte à lettres peut ne permettre un accès unique à sa boîte que lorsqu'il est dans l'attente d'un colis. De ce fait, aucun individu muni d'un passepartout ne peut ouvrir la boîte à lettres après la livraison d'un colis. Seul le propriétaire peut récupérer le colis au moyen de sa propre clef ou de son propre code.
  • le propriétaire d'une boîte selon l'invention peut récupérer son colis dès le premier passage du transporteur.
  • tout propriétaire d'une boîte selon l'invention peut expédier un colis de façon sécurisée, sans quitter son domicile.
Thanks to these provisions,
  • the owner does not need to remember to reset the lock on his box before each receipt of a package.
  • the overall security of the lock is increased while allowing a carrier who does not have a master key to open said lock.
  • the owner is never blocked to lock or unlock his lock.
  • information is exchanged with different interlocutors such as the owner, a computerized management system, carriers.
  • any malicious person who has observed a parcel carrier entering this code is prevented from re-using this code.
  • the owner of the mailbox may only allow unique access to his mailbox when he is awaiting a parcel. As a result, no individual with a passepartout can open the letterbox after the delivery of a package. Only the owner can retrieve the package using his own key or code.
  • the owner of a box according to the invention can recover his package from the first passage of the carrier.
  • any owner of a box according to the invention can send a package securely, without leaving his home.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, donnée à titre d'exemple et en référence aux dessins annexés, qui montrent :

  • figure 1, une représentation schématique d'un exemple de serrure sécurisée selon l'invention ;
  • figure 2, une représentation, sous forme d'un logigramme, d'un premier exemple de procédé de fonctionnement d'une boîte munie d'une serrure sécurisée selon l'invention ;
  • figure 3, une représentation, sous forme d'un logigramme, d'un deuxième exemple de procédé de fonctionnement d'une boîte munie d'une serrure sécurisée selon l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, given by way of example and with reference to the appended drawings, which show:
  • figure 1 , a schematic representation of an example of a secure lock according to the invention;
  • figure 2 , a representation, in the form of a flowchart, of a first example of the operating method of a box provided with a secure lock according to the invention;
  • figure 3 , a representation, in the form of a flowchart, of a second example of the operating method of a box provided with a secure lock according to the invention.

Dans la suite de la description, les éléments identiques ou de fonction identique portent le même signe de référence. À fin de concision de la présente description, les éléments identiques aux différents exemples ne sont pas décrits en regard de chacun de ces exemples. En d'autres termes, seules les différences entre les différents exemples sont décrites de manière détaillée, les éléments communs étant décrits en regard d'un seul exemple ;In the remainder of the description, elements that are identical or have an identical function bear the same reference sign. For the sake of brevity of the present description, the elements identical to the various examples are not described with regard to each of these examples. In other words, only the differences between the different examples are described in detail, the common elements being described with regard to a single example;

La figure 1 représente un mode de réalisation d'une serrure perfectionnée 10 selon l'invention destinée à être installée sur une boîte. Dans une variante, la serrure selon l'invention peut être fixée sur une porte ou tout autre élément ouvrant.The figure 1 shows an embodiment of an improved lock 10 according to the invention intended to be installed on a box. In a variant, the lock according to the invention can be fixed to a door or any other opening element.

La serrure 10 est une serrure à double cylindre munie d'un dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle du verrouillage et du déverrouillage de ladite serrure. La serrure 100 est destinée à être installée sur une porte d'une boîte à lettres ou d'une boîte à colis non représentée sur les figures.The lock 10 is a double cylinder lock provided with an electronic device 40 for controlling the locking and unlocking of said lock. The lock 100 is intended to be installed on a door of a letter box or a parcel box not shown in the figures.

Le premier des cylindres, appelé cylindre de service 20, est actionnable par une première clef, appelée clef de service, et le deuxième desdits cylindres, appelé cylindre de propriétaire 30, est actionnable par une deuxième clef, appelée clef de propriétaire, distincte de la clef de service. L'actionnement des cylindres 20 et 30 est destiné à réaliser un verrouillage ou un déverrouillage de la serrure 10.The first of the cylinders, called the service cylinder 20, can be operated by a first key, called the service key, and the second of said cylinders, called the owner's cylinder 30, can be operated by a second key, called the owner's key, distinct from the service key. The actuation of cylinders 20 and 30 is intended to effect locking or unlocking of lock 10.

Le dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle comporte un calculateur 42, une mémoire de données 44, un clavier numérique de saisie 46, un verrou électrique 48 relié par une liaison mécanique 34 et un capteur électrique 22 et 32 disposé sur chaque cylindre 20 et 40.The electronic control device 40 comprises a computer 42, a data memory 44, a numeric entry keypad 46, an electrical lock 48 connected by a mechanical link 34 and an electrical sensor 22 and 32 placed on each cylinder 20 and 40.

Le dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle est configuré de sorte que l'actionnement manuel du cylindre de service 20 ne réalise un verrouillage ou un déverrouillage de la serrure 10 qu'après saisie d'un code prédéfini, appelé code de service, sur le clavier numérique de saisie 46 dudit dispositif électronique de contrôle. Selon l'invention, le code de service est opérant une seule fois de manière à empêcher toute personne mal intentionnée, qui aurait observé un transporteur de colis saisir ce code, de le reproduire une fois le colis déposé dans la boîte.The electronic control device 40 is configured so that the manual actuation of the service cylinder 20 only locks or unlocks the lock 10 after entering a predefined code, called a service code, on the numerical keypad. input 46 of said electronic control device. According to the invention, the service code operates only once from so as to prevent any malicious person, who would have observed a parcel carrier entering this code, to reproduce it once the parcel has been placed in the box.

A contrario, l'actionnement manuel du cylindre de propriétaire 30 par la clef de propriétaire ou la saisie d'un code prédéfini, appelé code de propriétaire, distinct du code de service, sur le clavier 46 réalise toujours un verrouillage ou un déverrouillage de la serrure 10.Conversely, manual actuation of the owner's cylinder 30 by the owner's key or the entry of a predefined code, called the owner's code, separate from the service code, on the keypad 46 always locks or unlocks the key. lock 10.

Dans un exemple, la saisie d'un code de service ou d'un code de propriétaire sollicite le verrou électrique 48 qui entraîne, via la liaison mécanique, l'actionnement du cylindre de propriétaire dans un sens d'ouverture ou un sens de fermeture.In one example, entering a service code or an owner's code activates the electric lock 48 which causes, via the mechanical link, the actuation of the owner's cylinder in an opening direction or a closing direction. .

De préférence, le dispositif électronique de contrôle 40 comporte en outre une interface 49 de communication avec l'extérieur. Cette interface 49 peut invariablement être de type GSM, GPRS, WIFI ou de tout autre type de communication à distance. Ainsi, lorsqu'un code est saisi sur le clavier 46, le dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle en informe, via l'interface 49 de communication, un système informatique de gestion des colis décrit ci-après.Preferably, the electronic control device 40 further comprises an interface 49 for communication with the outside. This interface 49 can invariably be of the GSM, GPRS, WIFI or any other type of remote communication type. Thus, when a code is entered on the keyboard 46, the electronic control device 40 informs, via the communication interface 49, a computer system for managing the packages described below.

Dans un exemple de réalisation de la serrure 10 selon l'invention, le dispositif de contrôle 40 comporte en outre une horloge 47 de sorte que le code de service est opérant pendant un laps de temps prédéterminé, par exemple de trente minutes.In an exemplary embodiment of the lock 10 according to the invention, the control device 40 further comprises a clock 47 so that the service code operates for a predetermined period of time, for example thirty minutes.

Dans l'exemple représenté sur la figure 1, le calculateur 42, la mémoire de données 44, le clavier numérique de saisie 46, le verrou électrique 48, les capteurs électrique 22 et 32, l'horloge 47 et l'interface 49 de communication sont reliés entrés par un bus de type CAN (Controller Area Network).In the example shown in figure 1 , the computer 42, the data memory 44, the numeric keypad 46, the electric lock 48, the electric sensors 22 and 32, the clock 47 and the communication interface 49 are connected entered by a CAN type bus (Controller Area Network).

La figure 2 représente, sous forme d'un logigramme, un premier exemple de procédé de fonctionnement 50 d'une boîte B munie de la serrure sécurisée 10 selon l'invention.The figure 2 represents, in the form of a flowchart, a first example of the operating method 50 of a box B provided with the secure lock 10 according to the invention.

Sur la figure 2, comme sur la figure 3, les entités physiques, à savoir le propriétaire A, le système informatique S, le transporteur T et le destinataire D sont représentés par des cercles, les actions par des rectangles, la boîte B par un triangle et les questions par des losanges.On the figure 2 , as on the figure 3 , the physical entities, namely owner A, computer system S, transporter T and consignee D are represented by circles, actions by rectangles, box B by triangle and questions by diamonds.

Le procédé 50 consiste, dans un premier temps, pour un transporteur T souhaitant déposer un colis C dans la boîte B selon l'invention d'un propriétaire A, à demander 52 à un système informatique S, typiquement un site internet, une autorisation d'ouverture de ladite boîte.The method 50 consists, firstly, for a transporter T wishing to deposit a package C in the box B according to the invention of an owner A, in requesting 52 from a computer system S, typically an internet site, an authorization to open said box.

Typiquement, divers renseignements concernant le propriétaire A, la boîte B et le transporteur T sont préalablement enregistrés au sein du système informatique S.Typically, various pieces of information concerning owner A, box B and transporter T are previously recorded in the computer system S.

Dans un deuxième temps, le système informatique S transfère 54, par SMS, e-mail ou tout autre moyen de communication à distance, la demande d'autorisation au propriétaire A de la boîte B. Le cas échéant, le propriétaire A donne 56 son autorisation au système informatique S, par un des moyens de communication précédemment cités.Secondly, the computer system S transfers 54, by SMS, e-mail or any other means of remote communication, the authorization request to the owner A of box B. Where applicable, the owner A gives 56 his authorization to the computer system S, by one of the aforementioned means of communication.

Le système informatique S fournit 58 ensuite au transporteur T un code X de service que ledit transporteur saisit 60 sur la boîte B avant d'y déposer 62 un colis C.The computer system S then provides 58 to the carrier T a service code X that said carrier enters 60 on box B before depositing 62 a package C.

Dans un troisième temps, le système informatique S est informé 64 du dépôt du colis et transmet 66 l'information de dépôt du colis au propriétaire A qui peut alors récupérer 68 le colis.Thirdly, the computer system S is informed 64 of the deposit of the package and transmits 66 the information of deposit of the package to the owner A who can then recover 68 the package.

Dans un exemple, pour que le système informatique S soit informé 64 du dépôt du colis dans la boîte B, il faut que le transporteur T envoie un SMS, un e-mail ou tout autre type de message d'information audit système informatique.In one example, for the computer system S to be informed 64 of the deposit of the package in box B, the carrier T must send an SMS, an e-mail or any other type of information message to said computer system.

Dans le cas décrit ci-avant où le dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle est équipé de l'interface 49 de communication, c'est la saisie du code X de service sur le clavier 46 ou l'actionnement du cylindre 20 de service qui entraîne l'émission d'un message d'information via ladite interface au système informatique S et/ou au propriétaire A. Dans ce cas, en parallèle de l'étape de fourniture 58 du code X de service au transporteur T, le système informatique S paramètre, via l'interface 49 de communication, le dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle afin qu'il n'accepte, en tant que code de service, que ledit code X pour ouvrir la boîte B. L'actionnement du cylindre 20 de service est détecté par le capteur 22. Le code X est stocké dans la mémoire de données 44.In the case described above where the electronic control device 40 is equipped with the communication interface 49, it is the entry of the service code X on the keyboard 46 or the actuation of the service cylinder 20 which causes the 'transmission of an information message via said interface to the computer system S and / or to the owner A. In this case, in parallel with the step of providing 58 of the service code X to the carrier T, the computer system S parameters , via the communication interface 49, the electronic control device 40 so that it accepts, as a service code, only said code X to open the box B. The actuation of the service cylinder 20 is detected by the sensor 22. The code X is stored in the data memory 44.

Lorsque le transporteur T saisit mal le code X de service ou le saisit après que le laps de temps prédéterminé se soit écoulé, le système informatique S en est informé par ledit transporteur ou par le dispositif de contrôle 40. Le système informatique S fournit alors un nouveau code X' de service au transporteur T.When the carrier T incorrectly enters the service code X or enters it after the predetermined period of time has elapsed, the computer system S is informed thereof by said carrier or by the control device 40. The computer system S then provides a new service code X 'to carrier T.

La figure 3 représente, sous forme d'un logigramme, un deuxième exemple de procédé de fonctionnement 100 d'une boîte B munie de la serrure sécurisée 10 selon l'invention.The figure 3 represents, in the form of a flowchart, a second example operating method 100 of a box B provided with the secure lock 10 according to the invention.

Le procédé 100 consiste, dans un premier temps, pour un propriétaire A d'une boîte B selon l'invention souhaitant expédier un colis C à un destinataire D, à en informer 104 le système informatique S.The method 100 consists, first of all, for an owner A of a box B according to the invention wishing to send a package C to a recipient D, in informing 104 the computer system S.

Dans un exemple non représenté sur la figure 3, suite à la réception de l'information de souhait d'expédition du propriétaire A, le système informatique S propose une liste de transporteurs classés selon différents critères liés au poids, à la taille et aux dimensions des colis. Le propriétaire A choisit alors le transporteur T, effectue un règlement bancaire, imprime une étiquette d'expédition fournie sous forme numérique par le système informatique S, puis la colle sur son colis C.In an example not shown on figure 3 , following receipt of information on the desire to ship from owner A, the computer system S proposes a list of carriers classified according to various criteria related to the weight, size and dimensions of the packages. Owner A then chooses carrier T, makes a bank settlement, prints a shipping label provided in digital form by computer system S, then sticks it on his package C.

Dans un deuxième temps, le propriétaire A dépose 102 le colis C dans la boîte B et le système informatique S est informé 104 du dépôt.Secondly, the owner A deposits 102 the package C in box B and the computer system S is informed 104 of the deposit.

Dans un exemple, pour que le système informatique S soit informé 104 du dépôt du colis C dans la boîte B, il faut que le propriétaire A envoie un SMS, un e- mail ou tout autre type de message d'information audit système informatique.In one example, for the computer system S to be informed 104 of the deposit of the package C in the box B, the owner A must send an SMS, an e-mail or any other type of information message to said computer system.

Dans le cas décrit ci-avant où le dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle est équipé de l'interface 49 de communication, c'est la saisie du code de propriétaire sur le clavier 46 ou l'actionnement du cylindre 30 de propriétaire qui entraîne l'émission d'un message d'information via ladite interface au système informatique S et/ou au transporteur T. L'actionnement du cylindre 30 de propriétaire est détecté par le capteur 32.In the case described above where the electronic control device 40 is equipped with the communication interface 49, it is the entry of the owner code on the keypad 46 or the actuation of the owner cylinder 30 which causes the transmission of an information message via said interface to the computer system S and / or to the transporter T. The actuation of the owner's cylinder 30 is detected by the sensor 32.

Dans un troisième temps, le système informatique S informe 106 le transporteur T et lui fournit 106 un code Z de service. En parallèle le système informatique S paramètre, via l'interface 49 de communication, le dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle afin qu'il n'accepte, en tant que code de service, que ledit code Z pour ouvrir la boîte B. Le code Z est stocké dans la mémoire de données 44. Dans un quatrième temps, le transporteur saisit 108 le code Z sur la boîte B, avant d'en retirer 110 le colis C. Le système informatique S est alors informé 112 du retrait du colis et transmet 114 l'information de retrait du colis au propriétaire A.Thirdly, the computer system S informs 106 the transporter T and provides him 106 with a service code Z. In parallel, the computer system S parameters, via the communication interface 49, the electronic control device 40 so that it accepts, as a service code, only said code Z to open the box B. The code Z is stored in the data memory 44. Fourthly, the carrier enters 108 the code Z on box B, before removing 110 from the package C. The computer system S is then informed 112 of the withdrawal of the package and transmits 114 package collection information to owner A.

Lorsque le transporteur T saisit mal le code Z de service ou le saisit après que le laps de temps prédéterminé se soit écoulé, le système informatique S en est informé par ledit transporteur ou par le dispositif de contrôle 40. Le système informatique S fournit alors un nouveau code Z' de service au transporteur T.When the carrier T enters the service code Z incorrectly or enters it after the predetermined period of time has elapsed, the computer system S is. informed by said carrier or by the control device 40. The computer system S then provides a new service code Z 'to the carrier T.

Dans un exemple, pour que le système informatique S soit informé 112 du retrait du colis C, il faut que le transporteur T envoie un SMS, un e-mail ou tout autre type de message d'information audit système informatique.In one example, for the computer system S to be informed 112 of the withdrawal of the package C, the carrier T must send an SMS, an e-mail or any other type of information message to said computer system.

Dans le cas décrit ci-avant où le dispositif électronique 40 de contrôle est équipé de l'interface 49 de communication, c'est la saisie du code Z de service sur le clavier 46 ou l'actionnement du cylindre 20 de service qui entraîne l'émission d'un message d'information via ladite interface au système informatique S et/ou au propriétaire A. L'actionnement du cylindre 20 de service est détecté par le capteur 22.In the case described above where the electronic control device 40 is equipped with the communication interface 49, it is the entry of the service code Z on the keyboard 46 or the actuation of the service cylinder 20 which causes the transmission of an information message via said interface to the computer system S and / or to the owner A. The actuation of the service cylinder 20 is detected by the sensor 22.

Enfin, le transporteur T livre le colis C au destinataire D et en informe directement ou indirectement le propriétaire A.Finally, the carrier T delivers the package C to the recipient D and directly or indirectly informs the owner A.

Si le destinataire D possède une boîte B' selon l'invention, le transporteur T est amené à reproduire les étapes du premier procédé 50 de fonctionnement de ladite boîte.If the recipient D has a box B 'according to the invention, the transporter T is required to reproduce the steps of the first method 50 for operating said box.

Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples décrits et représentés, mais elle est susceptible de nombreuses variantes accessibles à l'homme de l'art.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the examples described and shown, but it is capable of numerous variants accessible to those skilled in the art.

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  1. Method of operating a lock of a letter and/or parcel box (10), hereinafter "box" for receiving and/or sending letters and/or parcels, which box includes:
    - a so-called service cylinder (20), which can be operated by a so-called service key,
    - a so-called owner's cylinder (30), which can be operated by a so-called owner's key, separate from said service key,
    the actuation of said cylinders being intended to achieve locking or unlocking of said lock,
    - an electronic device (40) for controlling the locking and unlocking of said lock,
    said method of operating such a lock involving two different operating modes, namely
    - a first operating mode a) referred to as the receiving letters and/or parcels mode, in which:
    - a carrier (T) requests (52), from a computer system (S), an authorization to open the box,
    - the computer system transfers (54) the authorization request to an owner (A) of the box,
    - the owner gives (56) his authorization to the computer system,
    - the computer system provides (58) to the carrier a service code (X),
    - the carrier enters (60) the code on the box,
    - the carrier places (62) a package (C) in the box,
    - the computer system is informed (64) of said deposit,
    - the computer system transmits (66) the package deposit information to the owner,
    - the owner collects (68) the package.
    - a second operating mode b) referred to as the sending letters and/or parcels mode, in which:
    - an owner (A) places (102) a package (C) in the box,
    - a computer system (S) is informed (104) of said deposit,
    - the computer system informs (106) a carrier of said deposit and provides (106) a service code (Z),
    - the carrier enters (108) the code on the box,
    - the carrier removes (110) the package from the box,
    - the computer system is informed (112) of said withdrawal,
    the computer system transmits (114) the package collection information to the owner,
    this operating method being characterized in that the electronic control device comprises:
    - an electrical sensor (22; 32) placed on each cylinder,
    - a numeric entry keypad (46),
    - an electric lock (48).
    and in that the electronic control device is configured such that:
    - actuation of the service cylinder only locks or unlocks said lock after entering a predefined code (X; Z), referred to as the service code, on the keypad of the electronic control device.
    - actuating the owner's cylinder or entering a predefined code, referred to as the owner's code, on the keypad of the electronic control device always locks or unlocks said lock.
  2. Method of operating a lock of a letter and/or parcel box according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the electronic control device further comprises an interface (49) for communication with the outside.
  3. Method of operating a lock of a letter and/or parcel box according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the service code is operative only once.
  4. Method of operating a lock of a letter and/or parcel box according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
    - the control device also includes a clock (47),
    - the service code is effective for a predetermined period of time.
  5. Letter and/or parcel box comprising a door fitted with a lock allowing the implementation of the method of operating a lock of a letter and/or parcel box (10), hereinafter "box" for receiving and/or sending letters and/or parcels, said box comprising:
    - a so-called service cylinder (20), which can be operated by a so-called service key,
    - a so-called owner's cylinder (30), which can be operated by a so-called owner's key, separate from said service key,
    the actuation of said cylinders being intended to achieve locking or unlocking of said lock,
    - an electronic device (40) for controlling the locking and unlocking of said lock, the said box involving two different operating modes, namely
    a) a first operating mode a) referred to as the letter and/or parcel reception mode, in which:
    - a carrier (T) requests (52), from a computer system (S), an authorization to open the box,
    - the computer system transfers (54) the authorization request to an owner (A) of the box,
    - the owner gives (56) his authorization to the computer system,
    - the computer system provides (58) to the carrier a service code (X),
    - the carrier enters (60) the code on the box,
    - the carrier places (62) a package (C) in the box,
    - the computer system is informed (64) of said deposit,
    - the computer system transmits (66) the package deposit information to the owner,
    - the owner collects (68) the package.
    b) a second mode of operation b) referred to as the sending letters and/or parcels mode, in which:
    - an owner (A) places (102) a package (C) in the box,
    - a computer system (S) is informed (104) of said deposit,
    - the computer system informs (106) a carrier of said deposit and provides (106) a service code (Z),
    - the carrier enters (108) the code on the box,
    - the carrier removes (110) the package from the box,
    - the computer system is informed (112) of said withdrawal,
    - the computer system transmits (114) the package collection information to the owner,
    which box being further characterized:
    • in that the electronic control device comprises:
    - an electrical sensor (22; 32) placed on each cylinder,
    - a numeric entry keypad (46),
    - an electric lock (48)
    • and in that the electronic control device is configured so that
    - actuation of the service cylinder only locks or unlocks said lock after entering a predefined code (X; Z), referred to as the service code, on the keypad of the electronic control device.
    - actuating the owner's cylinder or entering a predefined code, referred to as the owner's code, on the keypad of the electronic control device always locks or unlocks said lock.
  6. Letter and/or parcel box according to claim 6, comprising a door provided with a lock allowing the implementation of the method according to any one of claims 2 to 6.
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