JPH04102295U - Delivery storage lot car - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Incorporating electrical parts into delivery storage lockers,
To provide a parcel storage locker which can easily and simply perform wiring processing work for electrical parts, and which can operate stably and reliably with fewer troubles such as disconnection and power outage. [Configuration] The door includes a locking device 18 that automatically opens and closes the door 16, a baggage detection sensor 19 that detects the presence or absence of baggage in the storage chamber, and a receipt issuing machine that issues a receipt. 36, and an operation panel 20 for operating the opening/closing of the door and issuance of a receipt, and further,
A power supply battery 40 is provided to supply power to the electrical components.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a storage locker for parcels, especially for storing parcels and automatically issuing receipts. Concerning improvements to delivery storage lockers.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Currently, parcel delivery systems are not widely used in general households due to their simplicity and speed. It is accepted as an essential service system.

0003 However, such deliveries must be received by a person at home. In recent years, especially in urban areas, it has become common for neighbors to take over for people when they are absent. Neighborhood relationships tend to cause various problems, and there is a tendency to avoid such substitution. It is expanding rapidly.

0004 For this reason, we have developed a delivery system as a device that can reliably receive parcels even when you are not home. Storage lockers are being put into practical use.

[0005] This type of locker is installed as a lockable locker in each door and is used to store parcels. The door can be opened freely when the locker is unoccupied, and the delivery person can use this locker when the delivery person arrives. Once you have deposited your supplies and closed the door, a series of automated systems will lock the door and close the door. Receipts are automatically issued to the delivery person from the receipt issuing machine in the warehouse, ensuring safe deposit of parcels. Payment can be made.

[0006] Of course, when a family member returns home, they can open their locker by entering the preset PIN number. You can open the door and take out the delivery, safely and securely receive the delivery, and when you are not home. It has the advantage of eliminating the anxiety of time.

[0007] These parcel storage lockers are equipped with a locking device that automatically opens and closes the door. Mechanical parts and electrical parts such as receipt issuing machines and operation panels that operate these machines, etc. is built into the main body side (casing) of the locker, and automatically processes the series of operations described above. While working there, he was also receiving parcels.

[0008] In addition, the power for the above electrical components is required from an external power source such as an outlet, and the power source is Power was supplied to each electrical component through the wiring.

[0009]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

As mentioned above, conventional parcel storage lockers perform a series of parcel receiving tasks. The mechanical parts that operate and the electrical parts that operate and control them are built into the housing. Wiring that connects electrical components and power supply lines that supply power to each electrical component from the outside. are connected by wiring. Therefore, in the process of creating a parcel storage locker, each part is Assembling the product requires a large number of wiring connections, which makes the work extremely complicated. There was a problem.

0010 In addition, if the above electrical components are installed not only in the housing but also on the door side, when the door is opened and closed, It is necessary to route the wiring by passing a movable hinge part, etc. to the There is a problem that lines and the like are more likely to occur.

[0011] Furthermore, when manufacturing a parcel storage locker with multiple parcel storage chambers, It is necessary to supply power to the electrical components in each storage room using a power supply line from an external power source. This makes the wiring complicated, and if a problem such as a power outage occurs, the entire There is a problem that all computers become unusable all at once.

0012 This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and its purpose is to It is easy to assemble the electrical parts of the storage locker and to process the wiring for the electrical parts. It is easy and simple, and has stable and reliable operation with fewer problems such as disconnections and power outages. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a storage locker for parcels that can be moved.

[0013]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, the parcel storage locker of this invention has a door with a lock that allows the door to be opened and closed. A locking device that automatically performs a locking action and a luggage sensor that detects the presence or absence of luggage in the storage compartment. a receipt issuing machine that issues a receipt, and a receipt issuing machine that opens and closes the door and issues a receipt. An operation panel for operating the A feature is that a power source battery is provided to supply power to the device.

[0014]

[Effect]

Therefore, according to the present invention, electrical components and power batteries are incorporated into the locker door. It is wired. For this reason, work such as installing electrical parts and processing wiring must be done on the door. This simplifies the wiring process and makes it easier to assemble electrical parts. It is now easier and more efficient to clean.

[0015] The door also incorporates a power battery that can uniquely supply power to electrical components. This eliminates the need for power supply wiring between the conventional external power supply and simplifies wiring. In addition, each storage room can be made into an independent unit.

[0016]

【Example】

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[0017] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a parcel storage locker suitable for the present invention. Ru. Inside the casing 12 of the delivery storage locker 10, there is a storage chamber 1 for storing delivery items. 4 is provided, and its storage chamber 14 can be opened and closed by a door 16.

[0018] The feature of this invention is that this door 16 has a locking device for the parcel storage locker and a baggage detection sensor. For electrical parts related to the service, receipt issuing machine, and operation panel, and each of their electrical parts. This is because the power supply batteries that supply power were arranged centrally.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, the door 16 in which electrical components are installed is provided at the right end of the figure. It can be opened and closed by the hinge parts 16a and 16b that are located inside the door 16. Opening/closing is automatically controlled by an automatic locking device 18 provided in the section.

[0020] This automatic locking device 18 includes a cylinder 18a that opens and closes the lock, and a spring that energizes the cylinder 18a. It is composed of a pulling 18b and a drive motor 18c that drives the cylinder. Ru. Rotate the drive motor 18c to move the cylinder 18a to the left, and It fits into the groove formed on the 12 side and locks. To unlock, rotate the drive motor 18c in the opposite direction. to move the cylinder 18a to the right.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the parcel storage locker shown in FIG. 1. As shown in Figure 2 In addition, on the door 16 side inside the storage chamber 14, there is a baggage device that detects the presence or absence of baggage in the storage chamber 14. A sensing sensor 19 is provided.

[0022] The baggage detection sensor 19 is an optical sensor consisting of a light emitter 19-1 and a light receiver 19-2. from the light emitter 19-1 to the internal bottom surface of the housing 12. Light is irradiated toward a reflecting mirror 19-3 provided at. At this time, inside the storage room 14 When a package is stored, the package blocks the light, so the receiver 19-2 does not have a receiver. Not illuminated. However, if the storage chamber 14 is empty, the light emitter Light from 19-1 is reflected by reflecting mirror 19-3 and received by light receiver 19-2. In this way, the baggage detection sensor 19 detects when the parcel is stored inside the storage chamber 14. automatically determines whether there is a

[0023] Returning to FIG. 1 again, an operation panel 20 is provided on the front side of the door 16. The panel 20 is equipped with a numeric keypad 22 that allows family members to enter a password. The locked storage room is automatically locked by entering a password known only to the family member. It is possible to open the door using the device 18.

[0024] The operation panel 20 is also equipped with a door opening switch 24 that is operated by the delivery person. When the storage room 14 is empty, the delivery person presses the door opening switch 24. Only then can the door 16 be opened by actuation of the automatic locking device 18.

[0025] You can determine whether the storage room 14 is vacant or in storage using the operation panel 2. A green lamp 26 indicating a vacant room status and a red lamp 2 indicating a deposit status are provided at It is held at 8.

[0026] Therefore, the delivery person can check whether the storage room 14 is empty or not by checking the lighting status of each lamp 26, 28. The state can be determined.

[0027] The operation panel 20 is also provided with a receiving switch 30, which allows the delivery person to By pressing this reception switch 30 with the distribution items stored and the door 16 closed, A receipt 32 can be issued.

[0028] The operation panel 20 is further provided with a receipt issuing window 34, and a receipt is displayed at the back of the window 34. A publishing machine 36 is built-in. This receipt issuing machine 36 operates when the receipt switch 30 is pressed. When the receipt is sent out, the motor 36a for feeding the receipt rotates and a receipt stamp is automatically affixed. A receipt 32 is issued to the delivery person.

[0029] Furthermore, the door 16 is equipped with the automatic locking device 18, an operation panel 20, and a receipt issuing machine. A control section 38 is provided to control the load detection sensor 19 based on the detection result of the baggage detection sensor 19. It is.

[0030] In this way, the electrical components of each mechanism centrally arranged on the door 16 are It has a power battery 40 as a power source. This power supply battery 40 is placed inside the door 16. It is connected to each electrical device with wiring to supply power. Here, for power supply By using four single batteries as the battery 40, it can be used for about 6 months to 1 year. It is possible. In addition, in this example, the battery life of the parcel storage locker during standby is To prevent wear and tear, a power switch (not shown) is provided to turn on and off the power. The power switch is turned on only during operation, and the power is automatically turned off after use.

[0031] As described above, the parcel storage locker 10 of this embodiment stores parcels on behalf of family members. This type of parcel collection service, which handles a series of parcel delivery services, The electrical parts of the storage locker and the power supply battery 40 are centrally arranged on the door 16 side of the locker. It is placed. Therefore, it is possible to assemble electrical parts only inside the door 16. It has good workability. In addition, the wiring work for each electrical component should be short. It can be easily carried out by using a movable part such as the hinge part of the door Since there is no need to connect wires, there is no risk of wire breakage, etc., and high reliability can be achieved. It became so.

[0032] Furthermore, the power supply battery 40 disposed on the door 16 of each storage room is independent of itself. Since it is a power source, the parcel storage locker will not operate normally until the battery life reaches the end. can be done. Therefore, if you replace the battery regularly, it can be used for a long time. However, unlike conventional cases, lockers may become unavailable all at once due to external factors such as power outages. It is possible to prevent such situations.

[0033] In addition, the delivery storage locker 10 of this embodiment has electrical parts and a power supply in the door 16 part. Since each storage compartment is equipped with a battery and functions independently, each storage compartment has a unique It can be converted into a cut. The advantage of unitizing each storage room is that the units can By connecting the desired number of storage chambers to each other using connectors, the desired number of storage chambers can be created. You can freely assemble the delivery storage locker. And these home deliveries The storage locker does not use an external power source, so it can be used even in places without electrical outlets. It can be installed freely. In addition, this delivery storage locker is powered by batteries. Therefore, there is no fear of electric shock due to electrical leakage, etc., and it is safe.

[0034] Figure 3 shows a cross section showing a connected state in which unitized lockers are connected vertically. It is a front view. As shown in FIG. 3, each housing portion 12-1, 12-2 is connected to They are interconnected by means of fittings 42.

[0035] Here, the connector 42 corresponds to the installation shape of a locker provided on the bottom surface of the housing section 12-1. A level adjuster 44-1 for adjusting the state, and a screw receiver for this on the housing part 12-1 side. the nut 46-1 and the through hole 48-2 formed on the top surface of the housing part 12-2. It is used to construct a connector. The through hole 4 of the housing portion 12-1 that is not used for connection 8-1, a packing material 50 is inserted to close the hole. Of course, the connector 42 is The connection is not limited to the above, and a dedicated connection section may be used for connection.

[0036] As a result, the delivery storage lockers 10-1 and 10-2 are connected to each other using the connector 42. By following the steps below, you can easily create a parcel storage locker with the desired number of storage spaces. can be done.

[0037] Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 3, when the housing parts 12-1 and 12-2 are stacked vertically , recesses 52 and protrusions 54 are respectively formed at the four corners of the connecting surface, and these are fitted together. can be easily positioned.

[0038] FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 4, the housing portion 12- On the side surface of 1, a level hole is inserted into the nut 46-3 through the through hole 48-3 in the same way as above. A connector 42 is provided that has a structure in which the juster 44-3 is tightened and fixed. child The connecting tool 52 connects adjacent casing parts 12 in the horizontal direction.

[0039] In this way, the housing portion 12 of the parcel storage locker 10 of this embodiment is arranged vertically and horizontally. By connecting each other, you can easily create a parcel storage locker with the desired number of storage chambers 14. It is possible to assemble the

[0040]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, according to the parcel storage locker of the present invention, electrical parts and power supply Since the battery and the wiring were integrated into the door side, the installation and wiring Not only can the work be done easily, but it also eliminates troubles such as disconnections and power outages. It is now possible to reliably receive deliveries on behalf of family members.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a delivery locker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a state in which the parcel storage lockers of this embodiment are connected in the vertical direction.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 3 showing a state in which the delivery storage lockers of this embodiment are connected in the lateral direction.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Delivery storage locker 12 Housing part 14 Storage room 16 Door 18 Automatic locking device 19 Baggage detection sensor 20 Operation panel 36 Receipt issuing machine 40 Power supply battery

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A parcel storage locker having a housing having a storage chamber for storing parcels, and a door for opening and closing the storage chamber, wherein the door has an automatic locking function for opening and closing the door. a baggage detection sensor that detects the presence or absence of baggage in the storage chamber; a receipt issuing machine that issues a receipt; and an operation panel that operates the opening/closing of the door and issuing a receipt; A delivery storage locker characterized in that a power supply battery is provided to supply power to each of the components.