JP7109768B2 - Delivery luggage storage device - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage device used, for example, for receiving parcels of products purchased through online shopping on the Internet.

While there is an increase in the number of home deliveries of goods purchased through online shopping on the Internet, purchasers are absent during the delivery of goods due to an increase in the number of single persons and double-income households. As a result, the cost of redelivery becomes a problem for the delivery company. In addition, there is a problem that the user (consignee, purchaser) cannot easily receive the parcel. Smooth delivery of parcels is an important issue for both delivery companies and users.

In order to solve such a problem, in order to make it possible to receive packages when the person is away, a delivery package storage device used for receiving packages is used in such a form as being installed on the door knob of one's home. For example, a delivery parcel storage device 1 described in Patent Document 1 is composed of a storage bag 2 which is a storage body for delivery parcels and a mooring body 3 which is a mooring means. Closing members 2a and 2b are provided, and a short cylindrical engaging cylinder 4a is fixed to both ends of one of the closing members 2a, and a short cylindrical body 4a is arranged inward from both ends of the other closing member 2b. When the opening is closed, the two closing members 2a and 2b abut and the left and right adjacent engaging cylinders 4a and 4b and the holes 4c of the 4a and 4b are aligned. The horizontal locking rod 5 of the first locking means of the locking body 3 is inserted into the engaging cylinders 4a and 4b, and the curved portion 6a of the second locking means 6 is locked to the knob of the door for locking. .

JP 2003-189996 A

However, the delivery package storage device described in Patent Document 1 has a small capacity of the storage body, so the size of the delivery package that can be stored is greatly restricted, and even if the delivery package is not stored, the storage body The size was conspicuous and the appearance was not good. In addition, in the package delivery storage device described in Patent Document 1, it was necessary for the resident and the delivery company to have a key in advance.

As described above, the conventional delivery package storage device is not user-friendly. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a delivery parcel storage device that is highly usable for users.

In order to solve this problem, a first invention comprises a delivery package storage body having an opening and a storage part, and a connector for connecting the delivery package storage body and a part of the fixed object. In the delivery package storage device, the delivery package storage body can be changed into a first form in which the delivery package is not stored and a second form in which the delivery package is stored. The second form is larger than the above-mentioned second form, and the connection body includes an expansion/contraction part that enables expansion and contraction of the distance between the part of the fixed object and the delivery baggage storage body, and the connection body is the connection body. is connected to a portion of the fixed object, and the other of the connecting bodies is connected to the delivery package storage body, and when the delivery package storage body is in the first form, the expansion and contraction When the delivery package storage body is in the second form, the delivery package storage body is placed on the ground when the delivery package storage body is in the second form. In the delivery parcel storage device, the delivery parcel storage body can be placed on the ground in a state in which the expansion/contraction part is extended to an installable length.

In order to solve such a problem, a second invention is a method of using the above delivery package storage device, wherein a consignee of a delivery package holds the delivery package storage body in the first form and connects the delivery package. a first step of suspending and connecting the connector to a portion of the fixed object in a shortened state; a second step of storing the delivery package in the storage part of the delivery package storage after extending the elastic part and changing the delivery package storage to the second configuration; A consignee of a package uses a delivery package storage device comprising a third step of taking out the delivery package stored in the delivery package container.

In order to solve such a problem, a third invention is a method of using the above delivery package storage device, wherein the consignor of the delivery package stores the delivery package in the second configuration in which the delivery package storage body is in the second form. After being stored in the storage part, the connecting body is suspended and connected to a part of the fixed object in a state where the expansion part is extended to a length that allows the delivery luggage storage body to be installed on the ground. a step of a delivery person taking out the delivery package stored in the delivery package storage body, changing the delivery package storage body to the first configuration, and shortening the expansion/contraction portion; and a second step of performing:

In order to solve such a problem, a fourth invention is capable of changing one of the first form in which the package to be delivered is not stored and the second form in which the package to be delivered is stored, and A connector for connecting a delivery parcel container, said second form being larger than the form, and connecting the other to a part of a fixed object, said connection being part of said fixed object. and the delivery package storage body, and when the delivery package storage body is in the first form, the delivery package storage body is fixed by shortening the expansion and contraction part. and a state in which the delivery package storage unit is placed on the ground by extending the extensible part when the delivery package storage unit is in the second form. It is a connector that connects

Since the delivery package storage device of the present invention can change the form between the state in which the delivery package is stored and the state in which the delivery package is not stored, it is compact in size and has a good appearance when the delivery package is not stored. In the case of storing a delivery package, it is possible to store a large delivery package, and the usability is good.

In addition, since the connecting body has an elastic part, it is not conspicuous even when the delivery package storage device is connected to a door or the like when no delivery package is stored. The fact that it can be placed makes it possible to receive heavy delivery packages, which is convenient.

In the method of using the delivery package storage device of the present invention, it is not always necessary to have a key between the consignee and the delivery company in advance, so the usability is good.

FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a first form of a package container for delivery; FIG. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a second form of the package container for delivery; FIG. It is drawing which shows an example of the locking body 2. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example of a connector 3; FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a usage state of a delivery package storage device in which no delivery package is stored; FIG. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a usage state of a storage device for delivery containing a delivery package. FIG. FIG. 4 is a flow chart drawing showing how a consignee may receive a delivery package using the delivery package storage device; FIG. FIG. 10 is a drawing of a flow chart showing how a consignee uses a delivery package storage device to send a delivery package; FIG.

1 and 2 are diagrams showing an example of a delivery package storage body 1 used in the delivery package storage device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the first form of the package for delivery 1. The first form is a form that is assumed to be used in a state where the package for delivery 1 does not contain any package for delivery. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a second form of the delivery package storage body 1, and the second mode is a mode on the assumption that the delivery package storage body 1 is used with delivery packages stored therein.

The package for delivery 1 can be folded. By folding the delivery luggage storage body 1, the delivery luggage storage body 1 can be made compact when the delivery luggage is not stored, and is inconspicuous when installed in front of the house. From, it looks good and can be used.

The delivery package storage unit 1 includes an opening 11 for storing the delivery package, a storage unit 12 for storing the delivery package, a connection unit 13 for connecting to the connection unit 3, and a state in which the delivery package storage unit 1 is folded. It has a fixing part 14 for holding it in the container, and a holding part 15 for holding when the consignee carries the delivery package container 1. - 特許庁

In addition, when a package is stored in the delivery package storage unit 1, the opening 11 can be locked for the purpose of preventing the package from being stolen. It has a mounting part. In this embodiment, the locking body attachment portion is a hole provided in each of the two sliders of the double-sided fastener provided in the opening 11, and the latch portion 21 of the locking body 2 is passed through each of the holes, By locking the locking body 2, the opening 11 can be locked. The connecting portion 13 has a hole for passing the first connecting portion 13 of the connector 3 .

FIG. 3 is a drawing showing an example of the locking body 2 for locking the opening 11 of the storage package for delivery 1. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the locking body 2 is a so-called padlock, and includes a latch portion 21 and a main body portion 22, and one of the latch portions 21 separates from the main body 22 and slides or rotates. There are two types of padlocks: a key type that locks and unlocks with the correct key, and a dial lock type that unlocks when a correct combination of numbers and characters are used. This will be explained using types. When unlocking the locking body 2, a correct key or correct numbers, characters, etc. are required, but when locking, if a type that does not require a key, etc. is used, the delivery company can put the delivery package into the delivery package container. 1, the locking body 2 can be locked without a key or the like, and the consignee and the delivery company do not need to have a key.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a connection member 3 for connecting an object to the storage package for delivery 1. As shown in FIG. The connection body 3 includes a first connection part 31 for connecting the delivery package container 1 and the connection body 3, a second connection part 32 for connecting the fixed object and the connection body 3, and a first and a locking portion 33 for locking the connection portion 31 of.

A second connection 32 connects the connector 3 with a fixed object in order to prevent the delivery package from being stolen together with the delivery package storage device 4 . Fixed objects can be, for example, but not limited to, residential door handles, residential door knobs, residential door hinges, residential post posts, and the like.

The first connecting portion 31 is a metal wire, and by passing the wire through the hole of the connecting portion 13 of the package for delivery 1 and locking the locking portion 33, a person other than the consignee can access the package for delivery. 1 cannot be removed from the connection body 3, and theft of the package storage body 1 to be delivered can be prevented. In the present embodiment, in order to allow the connector 3 to be easily fixed to the delivery package container 1, the structure is such that it is locked by the locking part 33, but a person other than the consignee connects the delivery package container 1. Any structure may be used as long as it cannot be removed from the body 3 . For example, the first connection portion 31 is provided with a hole portion similar to the hole portion 35 provided in the second connection portion 32, and the hole portion is passed through the hole of the connection portion 13 of the package for delivery 1, and the hole is inserted. The connection body 3 and the first connection portion 31 may be connected by passing the main body portion 36 through the portion. In this case, the locking portion 33 becomes unnecessary.

The second connection part 32 is a metal wire, and has an extendable part 34 whose length can be extended and retracted in order to extend and retract the distance between the fixed object and the delivery package container 1 . When the package for delivery is not stored in the package for delivery 1, the expandable part 34 is shortened so that the package for delivery storage device 4 can be made compact and installed in front of one's house. In addition, since it is inconspicuous, it looks good and can be used. When no delivery cargo is stored in the delivery cargo storage body 1, the delivery cargo storage body 1 can be placed on the ground by extending the elastic part 34, and when a heavy delivery cargo is stored, the delivery cargo storage body 1 can be placed on the ground. It can be used without deforming the luggage container 1 and the handle of the door of the house. The extendable part 34 has at least a length that allows the delivery package container 1 to be placed on the ground when the second connecting part 32 is fixed to the door handle of the house, that is, at least the distance between the common house door and the ground. Can be extended to any length. The expandable part 34 may expand and contract by any structure. For example, the wire may be wound using a spiral spring used for a tape measure (measure). Also, for example, a stretchable material such as rubber may be used to expand and contract, but the material must not be broken by an external force.

The second connecting portion 32 may be connected to a fixed object by any structure as long as it is a structure capable of preventing theft of the storage package for delivery 1 . In this embodiment, the connection body 3 and the door handle are connected by passing the door handle through the hole portion 35 provided in the second connection portion 32 and passing the main body portion 36 through the hole portion 35 . , a key or the like may be used to connect the connector 3 to the door handle.

In the present embodiment, the elastic part 34 is provided in the second connecting part 32 to make the second connecting part 32 expandable. A member interposed between the baggage container 1 or a fixed object may expand and contract. When a part of the connection body 3 expands and contracts, for example, the first connection portion 31 may be expanded and contracted by winding a wire using a spiral spring used as a tape measure. However, rather than expanding and contracting the first connecting portion 31, expanding and contracting the second connecting portion 32 caused the connection body 3 to approach the delivery package container 1 side and be fixed when extended. The appearance around the object is improved, and the usability is excellent. As for the case where the member interposed between the connection body 3 and the package for delivery 1 expands and contracts, for example, the first connection part 31 and the package for delivery 1 are stretchable and breakable due to an external force. You may interpose the member which does not carry out.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the usage state of the delivery package storage device 4 in which no delivery package is stored. By inserting the first connecting portion 31 of the connector 3 into the hole of the connecting portion 13 of the package for delivery 1 and locking it with the locking portion 33, the package for delivery 1 is prevented from being stolen. The connecting body 3 and the door handle 5 are connected by passing the hole 35 of the second connecting part 32 of the connecting body 3 through the hole 5 of the door handle and passing the main body part 36 through the hole 35. and prevent theft of the storage device 4 for delivery. Since the delivery package storage unit 1 is in a folded state and the expansion/contraction part 34 of the connection unit 3 is in a contracted state, the delivery package storage device 4 is of a compact size, and the delivery package storage device 4 can be attached to the door. It is inconspicuous even when connected to , and has good usability.

In FIG. 5, the locking body 2 is attached to the slider of the fastener of the package for delivery 1 without being locked. It may be installed in any manner as long as it is installed in an unlocked state.

FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the usage state of the delivery package storage device 4 containing the delivery package. Packages are stored in the storage section 12 of the delivery package storage body 1. - 特許庁The locking body 2 is locked in a state in which the latch part 21 of the locking body 2 is passed through the respective holes of the two sliders of the double-opening fastener provided in the opening part 11 of the package storage body 1 for delivery. Therefore, since the delivery package cannot be taken out from the delivery package storage body 1, it is possible to prevent the delivery package from being stolen.

The package for delivery 1 is installed on the ground, and the extendable part 34 of the connector 3 is extended to a length that allows the package for delivery 1 to be placed on the ground.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing how the consignee uses the delivery package storage device 4 to receive the delivery package.

In S11, the consignee places the delivery package storage device 4 on the door handle with the delivery package storage unit 1 folded, the lock unit 2 unlocked, and the expansion/contraction part 34 of the connection unit 3 shortened. Connect and equip. The consignee can go out with the delivery parcel storage device 4 installed. When S11 is completed, the state shown in FIG. 5 is reached.

In S12 and S13, the consignee installs the delivery package storage device 4 in the above-described state, so that the delivery company expands the delivery package storage body 1 after extending the expansion/contraction section 34 and opens the storage section 12. A package to be delivered is stored in a box, a package to be delivered storage body 1 is placed on the ground, and a locking body 2 is locked. Since a correct key, correct numbers and characters are not required when locking the locking body 2, the consignee does not need to have a key with the delivery company or share numbers and characters.

The delivery company of the package to be delivered may extend the expandable portion 34 at any timing, and as described above, S12 may precede S13, or S13 may precede S12. Alternatively, after unfolding the package storage unit 1 for delivery, the expansion/contraction part 34 may be extended, and then the package for delivery may be stored in the storage unit 12, and the locking unit 2 may be locked. Moreover, when the package to be delivered is light, it is not always necessary to extend the expandable portion 34, so S12 can be omitted.

Since it is assumed that the delivery company of the delivery package understands how to use the delivery package storage device 4, the consignee can install the delivery package storage device 4 on a door handle or the like, so that the delivery package can be stored easily. It is possible to have the delivery company perform S12 and S13.

When S12 and S13 are completed, the state shown in FIG. 6 is reached.

At S14, the consignee unlocks the locking body 2 and takes out the package to be delivered from the package storage 1 for delivery.

In the present embodiment, the delivery package storage device 4 is installed at the door of a house or the like, and the description has been made on the premise that the resident of the house is the consignee. The delivery package storage device 4 may be installed, and the delivery package storage device 4 may be used with an employee or the like as a consignee. In addition, the consignee is not limited to a singular number, but includes a group such as a family in the case of residents of a house, and multiple employees working in the same office in the case of a business establishment.

(Modified Example 1)
In the present embodiment, the delivery parcel container 1 has a folding structure so that the configuration can be changed between the first configuration and the second configuration. Any structure may be used as long as it can reduce the volume. For example, when the storage part 12 of the storage package for delivery 1 is made of an elastic material and is in a contracted state in the first mode, the size of the storage part 12 is the same as the size of the storage package. It is good also as extending|stretching to the magnitude|size of degree.

(Modified Example 2)
In the present embodiment, the delivery package storage body 1 and the lock body 2 are independent, but the delivery package storage body 1 and the lock body 2 may be integrated. That is, as long as the opening 11 of the package for delivery 1 can be locked, the locking body 2 may be a part of the package for delivery 1.

(Modified Example 3)
In the present embodiment, the delivery parcel storage unit 1 and the connection unit 3 are connected by the first connection part and are locked by the locking part 33. From the viewpoint of usability, if the locking part 33 is unlocked, Although the package for delivery 1 and the connector 3 are detachable, the package for delivery 1 and the connector 3 may be configured integrally and not detachable.

(Modified Example 4)
In the present embodiment, the locking body 2 is a so-called padlock, which is unlocked by a key or a dial, but an electronic lock that is electrically opened and closed may be used. There are various types of electronic locks, but for example, a personal identification number type in which a predesignated unlocking number is entered from a numeric keypad, or an RFID type in which an RFID is used to unlock may be used. When the electronic lock is used, the key can be easily shared between the consignee and the delivery company. When the electronic lock is used, the key can be easily shared with the delivery company, so the delivery package can be prevented from being stolen when the delivery package storage device 4 is used not only for receiving the package but also for sending the package. can.

FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a flow chart when a consignor ships a package to be delivered when an electronic lock is used as the lock body 2. As shown in FIG.

In S21, the consignor unfolds the storage package for delivery 1, stores the package for delivery, and locks the lock body 2. In addition, the expansion/contraction part 34 of the connection body 3 is extended, and the package storage body 1 for delivery is placed on the ground. In this case, the state shown in FIG. 6 is obtained. Moreover, when the package to be delivered is lightweight, it is not always necessary to extend the expandable portion 34 .

In S22, the delivery company unlocks the lock body 2, takes out the delivery package, and folds the delivery package container 1.

In S<b>23 , the delivery company shortens the expandable section 34 . Note that S23 may be performed before S22, or may be performed during S22.

When S22 and S23 are completed, the state shown in FIG. 5 is reached. In this case, the locking body 2 may be in either the unlocked state or the locked state.

(Modified Example 5)
In the present embodiment, the delivery package storage device 4 is installed at the door of the house by the consignee. A device 4 is arranged, and when a delivery company cannot use the delivery locker installed in the condominium because it is full of packages, the arranged delivery package storage device 4 is used to deliver the package to the door of the house. A parcel storage device 4 may be installed and parcels to be delivered may be delivered to the front of the house. In this case, S11 to S13 in FIG. 7 are performed by the delivery company.

1 Delivered baggage storage body 11 Opening 12 Storage part 13 Connecting part 14 Fixing part 15 Holding part 2 Locking body 21 Latch part 22 Main body part 3 Connecting body 31 First connecting part 32 Second connecting part 33 Locking part 34 Expandable part 35 Hole part 36 Body part 4 Delivery package storage device 5 Door handle hole

Claims (9)

A delivery package storage device comprising a delivery package storage body having an opening and a storage part , and a connector connecting the delivery package storage body and a part of a fixed object,
The storage package for delivery can be changed into a first form that does not store a package to be delivered and a second form that stores the package to be delivered.
The connection body has an expansion/contraction part that enables expansion/contraction of the distance between the part of the fixed object and the delivery package container,
one of the connecting bodies is connected to a part of the fixed object, and the other of the connecting bodies is connected to the package container for delivery;
When the delivery package storage body is in the first form, the expansion/contraction portion is shortened so that the delivery package storage body is suspended from a part of the fixed object, and the delivery package storage body is suspended from the fixed object. In the case of the second embodiment, the delivery package can be placed on the ground by extending the expandable part to a length that allows the delivery package storage to be placed on the ground. Storage device. 2. The delivery package storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first configuration is a state in which the delivery package storage unit is folded, and the second configuration is a delivery configuration in which the delivery package storage unit is unfolded. The connecting body includes a main body, a first connecting part connected to the package container for delivery, and a second connecting part connected to a part of the fixed object, wherein the second connecting part 3. The delivery package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the expandable portion is provided in the delivery package, and the main body and the delivery package container are close to each other even when the second connection section is in an extended state. Luggage storage device. 4. The delivery parcel storage device according to claim 3, wherein the connecting body has a locking portion for locking the first connecting portion . A method of using the delivery package storage device according to claims 1 to 4,
A consignee of a delivery package suspends and connects the connection body to a portion of the fixed object while the delivery package storage body is in the first configuration and the connection body is shortened. 1 step;
After the delivery person of the delivery package extends the telescopic part to a length that allows the delivery package storage unit to be installed on the ground and changes the delivery package storage unit to the second configuration, the delivery package is delivered. a second step of storing in the storage portion of the delivery package storage body;
and a consignee of a delivery package retrieving the delivery package stored in said delivery package container. A method of using a delivery package storage device according to claims 1 to 4,
The consignor of the package to be delivered stores the package to be delivered in the storage unit with the package for delivery stored in the second form, and then extends the expandable part to a length that allows the package for delivery to be placed on the ground. a first step of suspending and connecting the connecting body to a part of the fixed object in the state of
A deliverer of a delivery package takes out the delivery package stored in the delivery package storage body, and then changes the delivery package storage body to the first configuration and shortens the extensible portion. 2. A method of using a delivery package storage device comprising: A storage package for delivery, which can be changed to a first configuration that does not store the package for delivery and a second configuration that stores the package for delivery, and wherein the second configuration is larger than that of the first configuration. and the other to a part of a fixed object, wherein
The connection body has an expansion/contraction part that enables expansion/contraction of the distance between the part of the fixed object and the delivery package container,
when the package storage for delivery is in the first form, shortening the expandable portion so that the package for delivery is suspended from a part of the fixed object;
A connection body in which the expansion/contraction part is extended to set the delivery package storage unit on the ground when the delivery package storage unit is in the second configuration. The connecting body includes a main body, a first connecting part that connects to the package container for delivery, and a second connecting part that connects to a part of the fixed object,
The second connection portion is provided with the expansion and contraction portion,
8. The connecting body according to claim 7, wherein said main body and said delivery parcel container are close to each other even when said second connecting part is in an extended state. 9. The connecting body according to claim 8, further comprising a locking portion for locking said first connecting portion.

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