ES1282234U - INTELLIGENT LISTINGS. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Smart lockers, characterized in that they are constituted from at least one main module (1), in which a cabinet-like structure participates in which a series of compartments (2) with their corresponding doors (3) assisted by electronic locks (4), which are controlled through an internal control circuit, with control electronics for on-site control, through an intranet, or remotely, through a wired connection or wireless internet, having provided that the device has at least one USB port or network for updating or modifying software and/or advertising to be broadcast through the screen or screens (5-5'), main module (1) which is capable of being expanded horizontally and/or vertically through the use of additional modules (1') lacking the control screen (5) that include electrical connectors to control their electronic locks from the control circuit l of the main module (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

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TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a device that groups together a plurality of smart lockers, which can have both a mobile / portable and a fixed character, as well as a modular character that allows it to be expanded both horizontally and vertically, thus offering maximum versatility.

The device of the invention offers a plurality of lockers of different sizes associated with an automated system for the deposit, collection or custody of all kinds of objects, an operation that can be managed on-site, remotely or through an intranet, by means of a computer system associated with an optional screen that is integrated into the device. It can be accompanied by advertising systems integrated into the same or different screens or projectors, using the same computer system or one dedicated to it.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide highly versatile smart lockers both from the point of view of storage capacity and practical applications, expandable and adaptable to the specific needs of each case.

Consequently, the invention is situated not only in the field of postal distribution, messaging and advertising, but it is applicable in train stations, buses or any place where means of custody of goods / parcels, return of parcels are required. , charging of devices or tools, exchange of products between individuals, rental / loan of products, as well as all of the above through the use of drones.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Although special and exclusively designed devices for the postal field are known for the reception of letters and parcels, and their remote management, such as the one described In the utility model ES 1215561 U, these devices have a series of limitations, including the following:

• Scope of application limited to postal and parcel service.

• Limitations regarding the control of the information / advertising that is displayed through your screen.

• Unchanging structure, which limits its adaptability to different needs of different clients.

• Limitations regarding the display systems used.

• Limited traceability.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The smart instructions that the invention proposes fully satisfactorily solve the problems set forth above in each of the aforementioned aspects.

For this, and more specifically, the device of the invention is made up of one or more main modules according to the needs of its location, which are capable of being expanded horizontally and / or vertically to adapt to the specific needs of each case.

A cabinet-like structure participates in said main module in which a series of compartments are established with their corresponding doors assisted by electronic locks, which are controlled through an internal control circuit, associated with an optional screen, integrated on the own structure of the device, screen that may or may not be tactile, in technology: LED, QLED, OLED, Projectors, LCD or any type of display system, with control electronics for its control "in situ", through an intranet, or remotely, through a wired or wireless Internet connection, so that the device allows users to access their corresponding password or check the status of the password after identification.

The device also makes it possible to additionally offer advertising through its screen, incorporating at least one USB or network port that allows modifying or updating said advertising on site, as well as updating its software.

The frame of the device can be anchored to the ground and / or walls in its static version, or incorporate 4 or more wheels, normally 2 rotating and 2 rotating with brakes, and the wheels can be replaced by displacement balls.

As mentioned above, the main module can be complemented with additional modules to expand the storage capacity of the device, modules that lack the control screen and that include electrical connectors so that their electronic locks are also commanded from the device. main module control circuit.

There is also the possibility of inserting doors with conventional locks depending on the use that the owner wants to give it, 100% electronic or another percentage.

These modules can be attached both laterally and vertically to the main module.

At the same time, and given that the control electronics of the device include means for its remote management, it has been foreseen that it is also associated with the other electronic locks, such as the access doors to the room, premises, hall or location in which they are located. the slogans are located.

The device will present its own software and an application programming interface for connections with customer systems, being able to be used with specific or customer-specific software, linked or not to the device.

Optionally, the device may additionally incorporate various payment gateways.

In the same way, it can include 1D and 2D code readers, different types of sensors, courtesy lights, surveillance cameras, GPS, alarm systems, charging systems as needed, emergency / help intercoms, RFiD, UHF, NFC, HF, CPU's, biometric readers, printers, various keyboards, payment terminals, refrigeration and temperature control systems, forced ventilation, and UPSs (uninterruptible power supply systems) in general any interface that serves to communicate with the equipment or serves to automate its use attended or disregarded.

Also optionally, the device can be electrically assisted by one or more solar panels for installation where connection to conventional electrical outlets is not possible.

The device allows to optimize the traceability of use and digitization of signatures on a touch screen, and data capture in software.

Finally, to say that, the device will present an emergency opening system for its lockers in the event of a power outage or breakdown.

Based on this structuring, and as has been said previously, the device thus described is extremely versatile, being applicable to an infinity of products, such as parcels, suitcases, personal use locker, manual or electric tools, EPIS, electronic devices (tablets, laptops, mobiles, etc), para-pharmacy, food, laundries, room temperature, refrigerated food, keys, spare parts, merchandise (products), being applicable to parcel delivery, custody of merchandise / parcel, return of parcel, charging of devices or tools, product exchange between individuals, product rental / loan and all of the above through the use of drones.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is going to be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of some Smart lockers made in accordance with the object of the present invention, for its mobile variant.

Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of a second variant of embodiment of the lockers of the invention, in which they are fixed and modular, horizontally expandable.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen how the smart lockers of the invention are constituted from a main module (1), in which a cabinet-like structure participates in which a series of compartments are established (2 ) with its corresponding doors (3) assisted by electronic locks (4), which are controlled through an internal control circuit, optionally associated with a screen (5-5 '), integrated on the structure of the device itself, screen that It can be tactile or non-touch, in technology: LED, QLED, OLED, Projectors, LCD or any type of display system, with control electronics for its control "in situ", through an intranet, or remotely , through a wired or wireless internet connection.

For this, the device has at least one USB or network port through which to modify or update its software, as well as the advertising that may be issued through its screen or screens (5-5 '), with a wired or wireless communications module, as well as means of connection to a local network or intranet.

In the variant of figure 1 it is shown how the device is capable of presenting a mobile character, counting for this with four or more rotating wheels (6), normally two of them assisted by brake / locking mechanisms, or include ball bearings. displacement.

The device can also be static, as shown in figure 2, including anchoring means to the wall and / or floor, a variant in which the modular nature of the device can be observed, in which a main module (1) participates , and a series of additional modules (1 ') that can be attached laterally or in attached locations, although it is not rules out vertical and / or mixed stacking of modules.

These additional modules (1 ') lack the control screen (5) and include electrical connectors so that their electronic locks are also commanded from the control circuit of the main module (1).

As previously mentioned, the control electronics of the device can be additionally connected to other additional devices to be controlled remotely, such as electronic locks for access to the room, premises or location where the lockers are located. , as well as small storage rooms or warehouses to be managed from the same software.

Returning again to figure 2, it can be seen how the housings (2) are capable of incorporating power outlets (7) for recharging electronic or electrical devices that are going to be housed therein, with different connectors and voltages.

As additional structural elements, the device of the invention may incorporate the following:

• Payment gateway.

• 1D and 2D code reader.

• Sensors for presence, smoke, attempt to force doors, etc.

• Internal occupancy detection sensors

• GPS location module.

• Alarm systems.

• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

• RFiD, UHF, NFC, HF reader.

• Biometric readers.

• Printers.

• Keyboards.

• Payment terminals.

• Cooling systems, forced ventilation.

• Power supply by solar panel.

• Emergency opening system for your lockers in the event of a power outage or breakdown.

• And any interface that serves to communicate with the equipment or serves to automate its attended or unattended use.

The device thus described can be obtained in colors of the entire RAL chart, from white and its types, to black and its variants, applying multiple forms of printing such as screen printing, sublimation or vinyl, for example with multiple formats, according to your own needs and the client / project, both in a metallic model and in a model with melamine, phenolic and its derivatives; both for indoor and outdoor use, complying with CE regulations, incorporating electrical protections.

In this way, extremely versatile setpoints are achieved for all types of application areas, easily implantable and adaptable to the needs of each case, which can be controlled remotely, in situ or through an internal network, giving maximum versatility of use. .

Claims (20)

1a.- Smart lockers, characterized in that they are made up of at least one main module (1), in which a cabinet-like structure participates in which a series of compartments (2) with their corresponding doors ( 3) assisted by electronic locks (4), which are controlled through an internal control circuit, with control electronics for on-site control, through an intranet, or remotely, through a connection wired or wireless internet, having provided that the device has at least one USB port or network for updating or modifying software and / or advertising to be broadcast through the screen or screens (5-5 '), main module (1 ) that can be expanded horizontally and / or vertically by using additional modules (1 ') lacking the control screen (5) that include electrical connectors to control their electronic locks from the control circuit. role of the main module (1). 2.- Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the internal control circuit is associated with at least one screen (5-5 '), integrated on the structure of the device itself, a screen that may or may not be tactile, in technology LED, QLED, OLED, projectors or LCD. 3. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module (1) includes four or more rotating wheels (6), at least two of them assisted by brake / lock mechanisms, or include displacement balls. 4. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module (1), as well as the additional modules (1 ') include anchoring means to the wall and / or floor. 5.- Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the control electronics of the device are connected to other additional devices to be controlled, such as electronic locks for access to the room, premises or location where the lockers are located . 6.- Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the housings (2) incorporate power outlets (7) for recharging electronic or electrical devices that can be housed in them. 7. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes a payment gateway. 8. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes a 1D and 2D code reader. 9. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes sensors such as sensors for presence, smoke, or attempted forced doors, and the like. 10. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes a GPS location module. 11. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes an alarm system. 12. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes an uninterruptible power supply system (UPS). 13. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes RFiD, UHF, NFC, HF readers. 14. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes one or more biometric readers. 15. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes one or more printers. 16. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes one or more keyboards. 17.- Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes cooling systems, forced ventilation and temperature control. 18.- Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main module includes 19. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes internal occupancy sensors for its compartments. 20. Smart lockers, according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes an emergency opening system for the lockers doors in the event of a power outage or breakdown.