JP2857973B2 - Home delivery automatic reception machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for accepting the collection or delivery of articles by a carrier such as a so-called courier service or postal package.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a collector / delivery person such as a carrier collects or delivers goods, it is increasingly difficult to collect or deliver the goods or return because of the absence of a shipper or a recipient such as a private home on weekdays or a business establishment on a holiday. .

[0003] Particularly, in an era where working hours are reduced and leisure time is increased, it is difficult to shorten the working hours of the collectors and distributors, and not only does the management efficiency of transporters and the like deteriorate, but also traffic congestion, vehicle exhaust gas and noise, etc. It is also becoming one of the causes of the deterioration of the social environment.

If the luggage is left outside the absence house, the baggage may be stolen, and privacy may be violated when the delivery person consigns and delivers it to a neighbor.

[0005] Lockers and the like provided with many control functions are expensive and difficult to disseminate, and the operating methods differ depending on the manufacturer or carrier, and safety and crime prevention are insufficient.

[0006]

The present invention is low-cost and maintenance-free so that it can be used in ordinary households.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a proof of delivery between the shipper or recipient and the delivery person, and to eliminate security and security concerns.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. For example, a pickup / delivery person having a main control function for operating, for example, taking in / out and recording of goods for pickup or delivery is provided.
Line capable tiller (1), most needed for storing the articles
Fixed to a large number of shippers or consignees with only limited functions
The locker (2) to be installed and used is separated from the locker (2), and the management machine (1) is inserted into the insertion opening (12) of the locker (2).

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A small portable management device (1) has a built-in power source (3) such as a storage battery, and is connected to a locker (2) by a wired or wireless or non-contact magnet to provide a contracted carrier. It sends a collection / delivery person ID signal and the like which can recognize that there is to the control function of the locker (2),
There is provided a function of displaying response information from the locker (2) on the display (4), such as reading by a reading mechanism (14) such as a D card reader, or notifying the collector / deliverer by voice or the like.

The management machine (1) incorporates a printer (5) for printing various codes, date and time, and other collection and delivery information as required.

The locker (2) has a power distribution unit (6) that receives power from the management machine (1) and supplies it to each built-in function.
And an ID card or the like (15) that receives a collector / distributor ID signal or the like from the management device (1) by wire, wireless, or non-contact magnetism, and stores confirmation information as a recipient. .

The locker (2) is provided with a magnetic or mechanical door (7) lock mechanism and its automatic control function in addition to manual operation, if necessary.

The locker (2) is provided with a function for controlling a luggage confirmation sensor (8) for detecting the presence or absence of luggage as required.

[0013] Either the management machine (1) or the locker (2) is provided with a receipt issuing or receiving stamp marking mechanism (9). When a receipt stamp or the like is pressed on the delivery slip (10), a slip holder (11) is provided in the management machine (1).

When the control device (1) is approached, the lock is released by repulsion by magnetism or contact pressure of a pin or the like, and when the control device (1) is further inserted, the lock is opened. A shutter (26) that closes by gravity or restoration of a spring when 1) is removed is provided in the insertion port (12).

[Action]

[0015] The management machine (1) is carried for each collection / delivery person or delivery vehicle that performs collection or delivery, and is charged in advance in the vehicle or the like so that power can be supplied to the locker (2).

The lockers (2) are installed in private homes and businesses, respectively, and are kept in a locked state. The shipper or recipient can open and close the door (7) with a manual key to put in and out the luggage.

When the collector / distributor inserts the management machine (1) into the insertion slot (12), each automatic control function of the supplied locker (2) is activated. If necessary, the operation button (13) may be pressed.

When the management machine (1) sends a collector / distributor ID signal or the like to the control function of the locker (2), it confirms that it is a contract carrier, and then sends confirmation information as a recipient to the management machine (1). The reading mechanism (14) such as an ID card reader reads the contents, and displays the contents on the display (4) or notifies the collection and delivery person by voice or the like.

When the door (7) is automatically locked, the door (7) is locked or unlocked by either the operator attaching or detaching the management machine (1) or pressing the operation button (13). it can.

When a package confirmation sensor (8) is provided,
Automatically check for the presence of luggage and check for reliable collection and delivery. When the door (7) is closed, it may be automatically locked.

When the printer (5) is built in the management machine (1), the date and time and other collection / delivery information addressed to the shipper or recipient are printed together with the code and name of the carrier and the collector / deliverer, and attached to the locker (2). Posts can be put in the post to do.

A confirmation record of the collection and delivery business can be created by the receipt issuing or stamping mechanism (9). Delivery slip (1
If you want to press the receipt stamp, etc. in 0), set the delivery slip (10) in the slip holder (11) in advance, then insert the management machine (1) into the insertion slot (12), and use the stamping request signal etc. Printing.

When the management machine (1) is removed from the insertion slot (12) after closing the door (7), the locker (2) loses power and the automatic control functions are stopped, and the door (7) is locked. Is done. Alternatively, the management machine (1) may be extracted after confirming that the closed door (7) is locked.

If the shutter (26) is closed with the management machine (1) pulled out, foreign substances such as rain and dust do not enter, prevent mischief of infants and the like, and do not impair the reliability of each control function.

[0025]

According to the present invention, since the management machine (1) and the locker (2) can be separated, the locker (2) installed in each home or business can be reduced in cost, and the expensive management machine (1) is a carrier. And the like need only have the number of collectors and distributors or the number of delivery vehicles, and low cost and maintenance free can be realized.

Since it is possible to give and receive a certificate between the shipper or recipient and the delivery person, and without any security and security problems, and to collect and deliver the luggage even at an unattended home or a closed office, the management of the transport company etc. Efficiency can be improved, and the social environment can be improved, and the problems associated with collection and delivery of luggage can be eliminated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view (A) showing a locker of the present invention, and a side view (B) showing a state where a management machine is combined;

FIG. 2 is a front view (A) and a side cross-sectional view (B) showing details of an example of the management device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 management machine 2 locker 3 power supply 4 display 5 printer 6 power distribution unit 7 door 8 luggage confirmation sensor 9 marking mechanism 10 delivery slip 11 slip holding 12 insertion slot 13 operation button 14 reading mechanism such as ID card 15 ID card etc. 16 Locker control start Receiving part 17 Locker control start transmitting part 18 Manual keyhole 19 Manual door handle 20 Handle of management machine 21 Printer paper on which collection and delivery information etc. are printed 22 Printer paper before use 23 Solenoid for stamping machine 24 Management machine power supply Terminal 25 Power receiving terminal of locker 26 Shutter

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] (1) It has a main control function for operating the taking in / out and recording of goods for collection or delivery, and is capable of being carried by a collection / delivery person.
The minimum required for storing performance management machine (1), the articles
Fixedly installed to many shippers or consignees
Automatic courier service receiving machine with a locker (2) that can be detached and used . 2. A power supply (3) is built in a portable management machine (1), and when connected to a locker (2), it can be recognized as a contract carrier by wired or wireless or non-contact magnetism. Information is sent to the control function of the locker (2), and response information from the locker (2), such as reading by a reading mechanism (14) such as a built-in ID card reader, is displayed on the display (4) or collected by voice or the like. 2. The automatic courier service receiving machine according to claim 1, further comprising a function to notify a person. 3. The automatic home delivery machine according to claim 1, wherein the management machine includes a printer for printing various codes, date and time, and other collection / delivery information. 4. A locker (2) has a power distribution unit (6) which receives power from the management device (1) and supplies the power to the built-in functions and incorporates the power distribution unit (6) by wire, wireless, or non-contact magnetism. 4. The automatic home delivery service receiving apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a function of receiving the ID signal of the collector / delivery person from 1) and an ID card or the like storing identification information as a recipient. 5. When the control device (1) is brought closer, the lock is released by magnetism or contact pressure or the like, and when the control device (1) is further inserted, the lock is opened. 5. The automatic courier service receiving device according to claim 1, wherein a shutter (26) that closes upon recovery of gravity or a spring when removed is provided at the insertion port (12).