JPH0357418A - Delivering and receiving device for home direct package - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To deliver and receive a home direct package to and from its deliverer even if a family member is absent by providing a picture recording device for bringing an image photographed by a television camera to picture recording, and a load receipt confirming display part for executing a load receipt display, when a load is detected by a load detecting sensor. CONSTITUTION:Only electric locks 11a, 11b of delivering and receiving boxes 10a, 10b for home direct package which are set to a receiving mode and in which no package is contained are unlocked by operating an unlocking switch 25, A deliverer can put a package into the boxes 10a, 10b whose electric locks 11a, 11b are unlocked. In such a case, when the deliverer opens doors 12a, 12b of the boxes 10a, 10b, a doorphone 24 with a television and a picture record ing device 31 are operated by a door switch, and an image in the vicinity of the front of the boxes 10a, 10b is brought to picture recording. Since it is detected by a package detecting sensor, display lamps 13a, 13b are switched to a display for showing a fact that the package is contained, and also, it is displayed on a package receipt confirming display part 33. When a receipt slip is inserted into a slip inserting port 29, an infrared sensor of a stamp device 27 detects it and a receipt stamp is affixed onto the receipt slip.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial Application Field J The present invention relates to a parcel delivery/receiving device that allows parcel delivery/reception even when a family member is absent. [Conventional technology]

Generally, parcels are delivered by hand between the householder and the delivery company. However, if the family member is absent, the courier has no choice but to take the package home or leave it with a neighbor.
There were problems in that taking the package home would be a double hassle for the delivery company, and if the package was left in the neighborhood, the recipient would feel the psychological burden of having caused a nuisance to the neighborhood. On the other hand, delivery boxes for sending and receiving parcels are increasingly being used in apartment complexes.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, this type of delivery box is only available to specific carriers, and should not be used when you have to deal with an unspecified number of delivery companies. I can't. However, if the courier box is made available to an unspecified number of delivery companies, problems may arise, such as items other than the courier's package being dropped into the courier box, or packages being sent being stolen. The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it enables the delivery of parcels to and from a delivery company even when a family member is absent, and also enables delivery services to an unspecified number of delivery companies. The aim is to provide a courier delivery and reception device that can be used.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a delivery box with a door that can be opened and closed by an electric lock, a package detection sensor that detects when a package is posted in the delivery box, and a package detection sensor that detects when a package is posted in the package. The outdoor unit has an outdoor unit equipped with a stamp device that stamps a receipt stamp on the receipt slip, and a television camera that starts photographing the area in front of the delivery box when the door is opened, and images taken by the television camera. It has an indoor unit that is equipped with a recording device that records a package, and a receipt confirmation display that displays a receipt when a package is detected by a package detection sensor, and automatically locks the electric lock when the door is opened and then closed. At the same time, the stamp device is set to a standby state. It is also desirable to provide the outdoor unit with a keypad for inputting a code number to unlock the electric lock.

[Effect]

According to the configuration of claim 1, the outdoor unit is provided with a delivery box having a door that can be opened and closed by an electric lock, and a stamp device for stamping a receipt stamp on the delivery slip, and the door is closed after opening. Since the electronic lock is automatically locked, when the courier puts the package into the courier delivery box, the courier delivery box is locked and a stamp device is used to stamp the receipt. This allows you to receive parcels delivered by courier even when your family members are away. Furthermore, even if an unspecified number of delivery companies use the service, once the package is placed in the delivery box, the box will be locked and cannot be taken out, so the package will not be stolen. Furthermore, the outdoor unit is equipped with a television camera that starts photographing the area in front of the delivery box when the door is opened, and the indoor unit is equipped with a recording device that records images taken by the television camera. It is possible to check for mischief, such as putting items other than courier parcels into the courier delivery box. According to the structure of claim 2, since the outdoor unit is provided with a keypad for inputting a code number for unlocking the electric lock, when receiving a parcel by courier, it is possible to place the parcel in the courier delivery box. If you then lock the door and notify the delivery company of your security code, only the delivery company that receives the notification will be able to retrieve your package, ensuring that your package is delivered to the delivery company.

【Example】

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an outdoor unit 1 and an indoor unit 2 are connected via a main controller 3 and a terminal block 4. The outdoor unit 1 includes a pair of delivery boxes 10a and lOb.
It is formed by integrating the mailbox and mailbox 20, and can be used as a gatepost. On the front of the mailbox 20,
The mailbox 21 is open, and a nameplate 22 made of a translucent material is provided below the mailbox 21. An illumination light 23 is arranged behind the nameplate 22, and when it is detected that the ambient illuminance has decreased based on the output of an illuminance sensor 24 disposed at the corner of the nameplate 22, the illumination light 23 is turned on and the nameplate 22 is illuminated. It is designed to illuminate. In front of the mailbox 20, there is a camera-equipped doorbell 2 equipped with a television camera, an alarm indicator light, and a doorbell.
4, an unlock switch 25, a keypad 26 with a numeric keypad, and a stamp device 27, and furthermore, an explanation board 28 describing operating procedures is provided. The stamp device 27 is equipped with a slip insertion slot 29 that opens on the front side of the mailbox 20, and is configured to use an infrared sensor to detect that a receipt slip has been inserted through the slip insertion slot 29, and stamp a receipt stamp thereon. There is. On the other hand, each delivery box 10a, 10b has a door 12a, 12b equipped with an electric lock 11a, 1lb driven by a solenoid, respectively, and the delivery box 10a is provided on the outer surface of the door 12a, 12b. , 10b is lit when the inside is empty. 13b is disposed, and mode changeover switches 14a, 14b are disposed inside the doors 12a, 12b for selecting a receiving mode for receiving packages and a delivery mode for delivering packages. Moreover, the door 12a. Door switch 15a, 1 detects opening/closing of door switch 12b
5b is installed. Furthermore, the delivery box 10a.
A baggage detection sensor 16 that detects the presence or absence of baggage inside the baggage 10b
a, 16b are provided. Baggage detection sensor 16a,
16b is configured to detect luggage using an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a weight sensor, or the like. The indoor unit 2 includes a recording device 31 that records images taken by a television camera installed in the doorbell 24 with a television.
a home telephone 32 that allows a call to be made between the home telephone 32 and the TV-equipped door phone 24; a receipt confirmation display section 33 that displays that a package has arrived in the delivery box 10a, 10b in the receiving mode; 10b door 12a
, 12b is opened in an abnormal manner. Each device operates according to a program set in the main controller, and the operation will be explained below. First, when receiving the package, press the mode selector switch 1.
Set 4a and 14b to receive mode. Here, two delivery boxes 10a. It may be determined as necessary whether only one of the devices 10b or both of the devices 10b should be in the receiving mode. Door switch 15a, 1
5b detects that the doors 12a, 12b are closed, the electric locks 11a, llb are locked. However, since the absence of the package is detected by the package detection sensors 16a and 16b, the indicator lamps 13a and 13b are lit and the delivery box 10a is displayed.
, 10b is shown to be empty. The delivery company is
When you bring your luggage, the display lamps 13a and 13b indicate that the courier service is N10a. After confirming that the inside of 1ob is empty, operate the unlock switch 25 to unlock the electric locks 11a and llb. Here, the electric locks 1 1 a. Only 11b is unlocked by operating the unlock switch 25. Therefore, the delivery company receives the delivery box 10a with the electric locks 11a and 11b unlocked. You can put your luggage in 10b. At this time, the delivery company uses the delivery box 10a,
10b door 12a. When 12b is opened, door switch 15a
, 15b, the television doorbell 24 and recording device 31 are activated, and the delivery box 10a. When a package enters the delivery box 10a, 10b, the package detection sensor 16a. 16b, the display lamps 13a and 13b are switched to indicate that the package is contained, and the display is displayed on the receipt confirmation display section 33. In this way, the household members in the room are notified that the package has arrived. When the door switches 15a, 15b detect that the courier has closed the doors 12a, 12b after placing the package in the delivery box 10a, 10b, the electric lock 11a is activated.
．． 1 lb is locked and I can't take out my luggage. Thereafter, when the receipt slip is inserted into the slip insertion slot 29, the infrared sensor of the stamp device 27 detects it and drives the solenoid to stamp a receipt stamp on the receipt slip. Here, it is desirable that the time during which the stamp device 27 can operate is limited to a certain period of time after the doors 12a, 12b are closed. Also, regarding the end of recording, the door 12a. When closing 12b,
Alternatively, this may be done after a certain period of time has passed since the doors 12a and 12b were closed. When a family member learns that there is a package in the delivery boxes 10a and 10b, he or she can unlock the electric lock 11a by using a key that can unlock the electric lock 11a or llb, or by inputting a code number from the keypad 26. , ILB was unlocked and the luggage was taken out. Again, door 12a. If you close 12b, it will be locked again. Next, we will explain the case of handing over luggage. Baggage also includes laundry to be sent to the dry cleaners. First, the family members installed the electric lock 11a. 1lb
After unlocking, put the package to be delivered to the delivery company etc. into the delivery box 10a, 10b, and press the mode selector switch 13a,
Set 13b to delivery mode. Door l2a. When the door 12b is closed, it is detected by the door switches 15a and 15b, and the electric locks 11a and llb are automatically locked. In addition, it is possible to set a code number in the delivery mode. The code number to be set can be entered within a certain period of time after approaching the door 1 2a, 1 2b, or by a predetermined procedure such as inputting another code number. ．． Also, if you do not set a code number, the previous code number will be used as is. If you inform the courier company of the bright light number set in this way at the same time when ordering, the courier company can input the dark light number and send it to the delivery box 10a, 10b.
You can open the doors 12a and 12b and take out your luggage. Here, when the doors 12a, 12b are opened, it is detected by the door switches 15a, 15b, the door phone 24 with television is operated, and the video is recorded on the recording device 1f31. After taking out the luggage, display lamp 13
a, 13b change to a state indicating that the package is empty, and this is also displayed on the receipt confirmation display section 33. Also, when you close the doors 12a, 12b@- after taking out your luggage, the electric lock 1
1a and llb are automatically locked to prevent tampering. On the other hand, when there is nothing in the delivery boxes 10a and 10b, anyone can open the doors 12a and 12b using the unlock switch 25, but when the doors 12a and 12b are opened, the door phone 24 with TV is activated. Since the person posting the mail is recorded on the recording device 3l, it is possible to monitor the mailing of items other than baggage. Furthermore, if the fact that recording is in progress is displayed on the TV-equipped doorbell 24, it is possible to prevent mischief due to the intimidation effect. If the door 12a or 12b is opened while there is a package in the delivery box 10a or 10b, the electric lock 11a
, llb are not unlocked and only the door switches 15a and 15b can output, so in such a case, the alarm device 3
4 to notify abnormalities with bell B or buzzer.
In addition, when the alarm device 34 is activated, the TV doorbell 2
4 also generates an alarm sound to intimidate.

【Effect of the invention】

As described above, according to the structure of claim 1, the outdoor unit is provided with a courier delivery box equipped with a door that can be opened and closed by an electric lock, and a stamp device for stamping a receipt stamp on the courier receipt slip. When the door is opened and then closed, the electric lock is automatically locked, so when the courier puts the package into the courier delivery box, the courier delivery box is locked and the stamp device allows the delivery to be received. Since you can stamp the package, you can receive the package even when your family is not home6 Also, even if an unspecified number of delivery companies use the package, once the package is placed, it will be delivered to the home. This has the effect that the baggage cannot be stored because the stool delivery box is locked and cannot be taken out. In addition, the outdoor unit is equipped with a television camera that starts photographing the area in front of the delivery box when the door is opened, and the indoor unit is equipped with a recording device that records images taken by the television camera. It is possible to confirm this, and also to monitor mischief, such as putting something other than a courier package into the courier delivery box. According to the structure of claim 2, since the outdoor unit is provided with a keypad for inputting a code number for unlocking the electric lock,
When handing over a courier package, place the package in the courier delivery box, lock it, and notify the courier of the security code.
Only the courier company that has been contacted can retrieve the package, which has the effect of ensuring that the package is delivered to the courier company.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the same. 1...Outdoor unit, 2...Indoor unit, 10a
10b...Courier delivery box, tia4th...Electric lock, l2a. 12b--Door, 16a, 16b--Luggage detection sensor, 24--TV doorbell, 26--Keypad, 27--Stamp device, 3l--Recording device, 33--Consignment receipt confirmation Display section.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A delivery box with a door that opens and closes with an electric lock, a package detection sensor that detects when a package has been posted in the delivery box, and a stamp device that stamps a receipt stamp on the delivery slip. It has an outdoor unit equipped with a television camera that starts photographing the area in front of the delivery box when the door is opened, a recording device that records images taken by the television camera, and a baggage detection sensor that detects the baggage. It has an indoor unit equipped with a consignment confirmation display section that displays a consignment confirmation display when a consignment is detected, and when the door is opened and then closed, the electric lock is automatically locked and the stamp device is set to a standby state. A courier delivery/reception device. (2) The delivery delivery device according to claim 1, wherein the outdoor unit includes a keypad for inputting a code number for unlocking the electric lock.