JP2019176984A - Luggage storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a luggage storage device that is prevented from giving discomfort to neighborhood residents while improving security.SOLUTION: A luggage storage device 100 includes: a luggage storage part 54 for storing luggage; a luggage door 26 for opening and closing an opening for putting luggage in and out from the luggage storage part 54; an imaging unit 42 for imaging a person who performs an operation for opening the luggage door 26; and an outer door 30 for covering the imaging unit 42.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a luggage storage device.

  The number of cases where home deliveries are re-delivered is increasing along with the increase in the use of online shopping and the increase in dual-income and single-person households. The increase in redelivery has become a social problem. As one of the solutions to this problem, it is expected that a baggage storage device that can store packages such as parcels will be widely used.

JP 2017-136108 A

  While the spread of the luggage storage device to a detached house is required, the present inventor has come to recognize the following problems with the luggage storage device.

  From the viewpoint of security, it is conceivable that the person who tries to open the door of the baggage storage unit for storing parcels such as deliveries is taken with the imaging unit, but it seems to be monitored when the imaging unit is installed. There is a risk of discomfort in nearby residents.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and one of the exemplary purposes of an aspect thereof is to provide a luggage storage device capable of suppressing discomfort to neighboring residents while enhancing security. There are things to do.

  In order to solve the above problems, a luggage storage device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a luggage storage unit for storing luggage, a luggage door that opens and closes an opening for putting in and out the luggage, and the luggage door. An image pickup unit for picking up an image of a person who performs an operation for opening the door, and an outer door that covers the image pickup unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress giving discomfort to neighboring residents and the like while enhancing security.

It is a perspective view of the luggage storage apparatus which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view of the luggage storage apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view of the luggage storage apparatus of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the luggage storage apparatus of FIG. It is an expanded sectional view which expands and shows the flap of FIG. 4, a functional unit, and those periphery. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the luggage storage apparatus of FIG.

  Hereinafter, the same or equivalent components and members shown in the respective drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions thereof are omitted as appropriate. In addition, the dimensions of the members in each drawing are appropriately enlarged or reduced for easy understanding. Further, in the drawings, some of the members that are not important for describing the embodiment are omitted.

  1 to 3 are perspective views of the luggage storage device 100 according to the embodiment. 1 shows a state where the outer door is closed, FIG. 2 shows a state where the outer door is opened, and FIG. 3 shows a state where the outer door and the two inner doors are opened. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the luggage storage device 100 cut along a cross section parallel to the right side plate 13 and the left side plate 14 of the box body 10. The luggage storage device 100 is installed at a front door or incorporated into a gate pillar. The luggage storage apparatus 100 of the present embodiment has a delivery box function and a post function.

The luggage storage device 100 includes a box body 10, a partition 20, a take-out door 22, a luggage door 26, a posting door 28, an outer door 30, a functional unit 40, a flap 24, and a protective case 36. Prepare.
Hereinafter, the side on which the outer door 30 is provided with respect to the box body 10 will be described as the front side.

  The box body 10 is formed in a square box shape with an open front surface. The box body 10 includes a top plate 11, a bottom plate 12, a right side plate 13, a left side plate 14, and a back plate 15.

  The partition 20 is a plate-like member and partitions the inside of the box body 10 up and down, specifically, an upper throwing object storage unit 52 and a lower luggage storage unit 54.

  The functional unit 40 includes an imaging unit 42, an operation display unit 44, and an electrical case 46 to which they are fixed. The electrical case 46 is formed in a horizontally long frame shape (window frame shape), surrounds the imaging unit 42 and the operation display unit 44 arranged side by side, and holds them. The electrical case 46 and the functional unit 40 are fixed to the protective case 36 fixed to the box body 10 as described later.

  The imaging unit 42 images a person who performs an operation for opening the luggage door 26 and the extraction door 22. The operation display unit is arranged on the right side of the imaging unit 42 in this example. The operation display unit 44 is a touch panel display device, displays information, and receives an operation input from the user, for example, an operation input for opening the luggage door 26.

  In this example, the take-out door 22 is attached to the box body 10 so as to be opened to the right, and opens and closes an exit (opening) 52a for taking out the thrown-out item from the throw-in item storage unit 52. The outlet 52 a is defined by the functional unit 40, the right side plate 13, the left side plate 14, and the partition 20.

  The first lock portion 23 is fixed to the extraction door 22. The first lock part 23 locks and unlocks the extraction door 22 based on an instruction from a control unit (described later).

  In this example, the luggage door 26 is attached to the box body 10 so as to be opened to the right, and opens and closes a loading / unloading opening (opening) 54a for loading / unloading the luggage storage section 54. The entrance / exit 54 a is defined by the partition 20, the right side plate 13, the left side plate 14 and the bottom plate 12.

  The second lock part 27 is fixed to the luggage door 26. The second lock portion 27 locks and unlocks the luggage door 26 based on an instruction from a control unit (described later).

  The flap 24 is attached to the box body 10 so as to open downward. In particular, the flap 24 covers the posting port 52b to the posting object storage unit 52 from the inside, and opens and closes the posting port 52b. The loading port 52 b is a loading port that opens forward, and is defined by the top plate 11, the right side plate 13, the left side plate 14, and the functional unit 40. The posting port 52b is formed in a size that can be inserted only to the fingertip, for example, in order to prevent the theft of the posted item.

  The posting door 28 is a door that covers the posting port 52b from the outside, and is attached to the box body 10 so as to be opened upward.

  The outer door 30 is a door for covering at least the imaging unit 42, and is attached to the box body 10 so as to be opened to the right in this example. If the image pickup unit 42 is always exposed, an unpleasant feeling as if being monitored is given to a nearby resident, etc., and this can be suppressed by covering the image pickup unit 42 with the outer door 30.

  The outer door 30 is preferably configured to cover the luggage door 26 in addition to the imaging unit 42. In this case, the outer door 30 is opened in order to load and unload the luggage storage portion 54, so that the imaging unit 42 is inevitably not covered by the outer door 30. Therefore, a person who performs an operation for opening the luggage door 26 can be reliably imaged. Further, the outer door 30 may be configured to further cover the extraction door 22. In this case, a person who performs an operation for opening the extraction door 22 can also reliably capture an image.

  The outer door 30 is preferably configured to cover the operation display unit 44 in addition to the imaging unit 42. In this case, since the operation display unit 44 is protected by the outer door 30 so as not to be exposed to direct sunlight or rain and wind, deterioration is suppressed.

  In the illustrated example, the outer door 30 is configured to cover the imaging unit 42, the operation display unit 44, and the luggage storage unit 54. Further, when the outer door 30 is closed, the take-out door 22 and the luggage door 26 are closed accordingly.

  FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view showing the flap 24 and the functional unit 40 and their surroundings in an enlarged manner. Refer to FIG. 4 in addition to FIG.

  The front surface 24a of the flap 24 has an inclined surface 24aa that is inclined so as to be positioned forward as it goes down. Further, the upper surface 46a of the electrical case 46 is inclined so as to be positioned downward as the front side. In particular, the upper surface 46a extends from the rear side of the inclined surface 24aa of the flap 24 to the front side of the inclined surface 24aa. As a result, even if liquid such as rainwater enters inside the throwing door 28 by any chance, it travels along the upper surface 46a of the electrical case 46 or along the inclined surface 24aa of the flap 24 and the upper surface 46a of the electrical case 46. , It is discharged out of the loading port 52b.

  The protective case 36 is formed in a convex shape protruding rearward. Specifically, the protective case 36 includes a plate-like upper plate portion 36a, a rear plate portion 36b, and a lower plate portion 36c. The upper plate portion 36a has a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction in a plan view (that is, viewed from above vertically). The rear plate portion 36b extends downward from the rear end side of the upper plate portion 36a and has a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction when viewed from the front (that is, viewed from the front). The lower plate portion 36c extends forward from the lower end side of the rear plate portion 36b, and has a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction in plan view. The protective case 36 accommodates the wiring of the imaging unit 42 and the operation display unit 44 in a space surrounded by the upper plate portion 36a, the rear plate portion 36b, and the lower plate portion 36c, and the rear surface of the imaging unit 42 and the operation display unit 44. Cover the back to protect them.

  At least a part of the upper surface 36aa of the upper plate portion 36a is located inside the posting port 52b. In the example of FIG. 5, the entire upper surface 36aa of the upper plate portion 36a is located inside the posting port 52b. Hereinafter, the portion of the upper surface 36aa of the upper plate portion 36a located inside the posting port 52b is referred to as a guide surface 36ab. The guide surface 36ab is positioned so as to become farther away from the loading port 52b, that is, to the rear, so as to guide the thrown item to be thrown from the loading port 52b to the upper surface 20a of the partition 20 serving as a loading surface on which the loaded items are stacked. So as to be inclined. The guide surface 36ab is higher than the stacking surface even at the lowest rear end. The presence of the guide surface 36ab between the posting port 52b and the loading surface makes it difficult for a finger inserted from the posting port 52b to reach the loading surface, thereby preventing the theft of the posting item. That is, the protective case 36 also serves as a member for preventing the theft of the thrown object.

  The functional unit 40 is detachably fixed to the box body 10. In particular, the functional unit 40 is fixed to the box body 10 so as to be detachable without removing other components of the luggage storage device 100. In the example of FIG. 5, in the functional unit 40, the latching portion 46 b of the electrical case 46 is latched (hooked) on the upper plate portion 36 a of the protective case 36, and the electrical case 46 is further connected to the lower plate portion 36 c of the protective case 36. It is fixed to the box main body 10 by being screwed to the box.

  Therefore, when fixing the functional unit 40 to the box body 10, the take-out door 22 is opened, the functional unit 40 is hooked on the upper plate portion 36a of the protective case 36, a tool is inserted from the outlet 52a, and the functional unit 40 is mounted. Screw on the lower plate 36c of the protective case 36. When the functional unit 40 is removed from the box body 10, it can be removed by a procedure reverse to the case of fixing. Since the functional unit 40 can be attached and detached relatively easily, the imaging unit 42 and the operation display unit 44 can be maintained or replaced. As a modification, the imaging unit 42 and the operation display unit 44 may be held in separate electrical equipment cases and fixed to the box body 10 so as to be detachable individually.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control system of the luggage storage device 100. The luggage storage device 100 further includes an open / close detection device 38 and a control unit 60.

  The opening / closing detection device 38 detects opening / closing of the outer door 30 and outputs the detection result to the control unit 60. Specifically, the open / close detection device outputs a close signal to the control unit 60 while the outer door 30 is completely closed, and outputs an open signal to the control unit while the outer door 30 is open. The open / close detection device 38 may include a limit switch, for example. As a modification, the open / close detection device 38 may be configured to detect the opening degree of the outer door.

  The control unit 60 includes an input unit 61, a display control unit 62, a first lock control unit 63, a second lock control unit 64, and an imaging control unit 65. Each of these blocks can be realized by hardware and other elements and mechanical devices such as a computer CPU and memory, and is realized by software by a computer program, etc. Draw functional blocks. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms by a combination of hardware and software.

  The input unit 61 receives an operation input for the operation display unit 44. The display control unit 62 controls display on the operation display unit 44. When the outer door 30 is opened from the fully closed state, the display control unit 62 causes the operation display unit 44 to display a predetermined operation screen for accepting an operation on the luggage storage device 100. When the open / close detection device 38 is configured to detect the opening degree of the outer door 30, the display control unit 62 operates a predetermined operation screen when the outer door 30 is opened more than a predetermined opening degree. It may be displayed on the display unit 44.

  The first lock control unit 63 controls locking and unlocking of the extraction door 22 by the first lock unit 23. When receiving the operation input for unlocking the extraction door 22, the first lock control unit 63 controls the unlocking of the first lock part 23 so as to unlock the extraction door 22. In addition, when the open / close detection device 38 detects that the outer door 30 is closed, the first lock control unit 63 triggers the first lock part 23 to lock the extraction door 22 when the outer door 30 is closed. Lock control. Further, the first lock control unit 63, when the extraction door 22 is closed but the outer door 30 is open, triggers the extraction door 22 when a predetermined time elapses after the extraction door 22 is closed. The first lock 23 is controlled to be locked. In this case, the first lock control unit 63 notifies the contact information registered in advance that the outer door 30 is open.

  The second lock control part 64 controls the locking and unlocking of the luggage door 26 by the second lock part 27. When receiving the operation input for unlocking the luggage door 26, the second lock control section 64 controls the unlocking of the second lock section 27 so as to unlock the luggage door 26. Further, when the open / close detection device 38 detects that the outer door 30 is closed, the second lock control unit 64 triggers the second lock part 27 to lock the luggage door 26 when the outer door 30 is closed. Lock control. In addition, when the luggage door 26 is closed but the outer door 30 is open, the second lock control unit 64 causes the luggage door 26 to be triggered when a predetermined time has passed since the luggage door 26 was closed. The second lock front portion 27 is controlled to be locked. In this case, the second lock control unit 64 notifies the contact information registered in advance that the outer door 30 is open.

  The imaging control unit 65 controls imaging by the imaging unit 42. When receiving an operation input for unlocking the luggage door 26 or the extraction door 22, the imaging control unit 65 starts imaging by the imaging unit 42 so as to capture an image of the person who performed the operation. Although not particularly limited, the imaging control unit 65 continues imaging by the imaging unit 42 until the outer door 30 is closed.

The above is the configuration of the luggage storage device 100. Next, the operation will be described. Here, the operation when loading and unloading the luggage storage unit 54 will be described.
First, the user opens the outer door 30. Thereby, the take-out door 22, the luggage door 26, the imaging unit 42, and the operation display unit 44 are exposed. Subsequently, the user inputs an operation for unlocking the luggage door 26 to the operation display unit 44. When receiving the operation input, the control unit 60 starts imaging by the imaging unit 42. Further, the control unit 60 controls to unlock the second lock part 27 so as to unlock the luggage door 26. The user opens and unlocks the unlocked luggage door 26 to load / unload the cargo. Finally, the user closes the outer door 30. Thereby, the take-out door 22, the luggage door 26, the imaging unit 42, and the operation display unit 44 are covered and hidden. Further, the control unit 60 controls the locking of the second lock part 27 so as to lock the luggage door 26 and ends the imaging by the imaging unit 42.

  According to the present embodiment, since the imaging unit 42 is covered and hidden by the outer door 30, it is possible to suppress discomfort as if being monitored to neighboring residents and the like.

  The luggage storage device 100 according to the embodiment has been described above. This embodiment is an exemplification, and it is understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component, and such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention.

(Modification 1)
Although the case where the imaging unit 42 and the luggage door 26 are covered with the outer door 30 has been described in the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. The imaging unit 42 and the luggage door 26 may be covered with separate outer doors. Alternatively, the imaging unit 42 may be covered with the outer door 30 and the luggage door 26 may not be covered with the outer door 30. In any case, since the image pickup unit 42 is covered with a door and hidden, it is possible to suppress discomfort as if being monitored to neighboring residents and the like.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment, the case has been described where imaging by the imaging unit 42 is started when an operation input for opening the luggage door 26 is received. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and imaging by the imaging unit 42 is started when the outer door 30 is opened. May be. In this case, it is possible to image a person who wants to open the luggage storage section 54 by destroying the luggage door 26 or the second lock part 27 without performing an operation input for opening the luggage door 26. Similarly, it is possible to image a person who wants to open the throwing object storage unit 52 by destroying the extraction door 22 or the first lock part 23 without performing an operation input for opening the extraction door 22.

Generalizing the invention embodied by the embodiments and modifications leads to the following technical idea.
A baggage storage device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a baggage storage unit for storing a baggage, a baggage door that opens and closes an opening for putting a baggage into and out of the baggage storage unit, and a person who performs an operation for opening the baggage door And an outer door that covers the imaging unit.

  According to this aspect, since the imaging unit is covered and hidden by the outer door, it is possible to suppress discomfort as if being monitored to neighboring residents and the like.

  The outer door covers the luggage door in addition to the imaging unit. According to this aspect, the outer door is opened in order to load / unload the cargo into / from the luggage storage unit, and accordingly, the imaging unit is inevitably not covered by the outer door. Therefore, it is possible to reliably image a person who performs an operation for opening the luggage door.

  You may provide the operation display part for receiving operation, and a control part. The control unit may display an operation screen for receiving an operation for opening the luggage door on the operation display unit when the outer door is opened.

  You may provide the lock part for locking a luggage door, and a control part. When the outer door is closed, the control unit locks the lock portion when the outer door is closed. When the outer door is not closed, the control unit locks the luggage door for a predetermined time. The lock part may be locked when the time elapses.

  The imaging unit may be detachable. According to this aspect, the imaging unit can be maintained or replaced.

  You may provide the posting thing storage part for accommodating a posting thing, and the electrical equipment case holding an imaging unit. The upper surface of the electrical case may define the lower surface of the throwing port to the throwing object storage part opened forward. According to this aspect, the member which demarcates the lower surface of a posting port becomes unnecessary, and a manufacturing cost is reduced.

  The upper surface of the electrical case may be inclined so as to be positioned downward as it becomes the front side. According to this aspect, it is possible to prevent liquid such as rainwater from entering the throwing object storage unit.

  You may provide the posting thing accommodating part for accommodating a posting thing, and the protective case which covers the back surface of an imaging unit. The upper surface of the protective case is located inside the loading port, and is inclined so that it is positioned downward as it moves away from the loading port so as to guide the loading items that are loaded from the loading port to the loading surface on which the loaded items are stacked. May be. According to this aspect, the upper surface of the protective case functions as a guide surface that guides a thrown item to be thrown from the throwing port to the loading surface of the thrown item storage unit. The presence of the guide surface between the loading port and the loading surface of the throwing object storage unit makes it difficult for a finger inserted from the loading port to reach the loading surface, thereby preventing the theft of the loaded item.

  You may provide the flap which opens and closes a mailing slot. The front surface of the flap may have an inclined surface that is inclined so as to be positioned forward as it goes down. According to this aspect, it is possible to prevent liquid such as rainwater from entering the throwing object storage unit.

  26 luggage door, 30 outer door, 54 luggage storage section, 42 imaging unit, 100 luggage storage device.

Claims (9)

A luggage storage section for storing luggage;
A luggage door that opens and closes an opening for loading and unloading the luggage into the luggage storage section;
An imaging unit for imaging a person performing an operation to open the luggage door;
An outer door for covering the imaging unit;
A luggage storage device comprising:   The luggage storage device according to claim 1, wherein the outer door covers the luggage door in addition to the imaging unit. An operation display for accepting operations;
A control unit;
With
The said control part displays the operation screen for receiving operation for opening the said luggage door on the said operation display part, when the said outer door is opened, The said operation display part is characterized by the above-mentioned. Luggage storage device. A lock for locking the luggage door;
A control unit;
With
When the outer door is closed, the control unit locks the lock part when the outer door is closed, and when the outer door is not closed, the luggage door is The luggage storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lock portion is locked when a predetermined time has passed since the closure.   The luggage storage device according to claim 1, wherein the imaging unit is detachable. A post storage unit for storing the post;
An electrical case holding the imaging unit;
With
The luggage storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an upper surface of the electrical case defines a lower surface of a loading port to the throwing object storage unit opened forward.   The luggage storage device according to claim 6, wherein an upper surface of the electrical case is inclined so as to be positioned at a lower side toward the front side. A post storage unit for storing the post;
A protective case covering the back of the imaging unit;
With
The upper surface of the protective case is located inside the throwing port to the throwing object storage unit opened forward, and the throwing material thrown from the throwing port is guided to the loading surface on which the throwing items are stacked. The baggage storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the baggage storage device is inclined so as to be positioned at a lower position as it is farther from the posting port. A flap for opening and closing the posting port,
The luggage storage device according to claim 8, wherein the front surface of the flap has an inclined surface that is inclined so as to be positioned forward as it goes down.

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