JPH04169673A - Temporary article storing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enhance the safety of a temporary storing house by reading a document showing the number of a receiving part and the credit mark code of the other party, and allowing the unlocking when a determined identification mark is inputted. CONSTITUTION:A storing device is formed of individual lock devices 171-n provided in a plurality of storing houses, a document issuing device 15 and a document reading device 18. The lock device 17 is constituted in such a manner that it can be unlocked by the unlocking signal of the document reading device 18 and automatically locked. The document issuing device 15 is connected to a memory circuit 22 for storing the credit marks of the individual storing houses, and a bar code 22 for reading them. Further, the document reading device 18 is formed of a reading part 20 for reading the information of a document 14 and a comparing circuit 22 for comparing it with the information inputted by an input device 13. Thus, after a document is put into the reading device 18 at the time of receipt of an article to confirm whether the credit mark is credible or not, the unlocking can be conducted.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application This invention relates to storage devices, especially for delivery services, laundry services, etc.
It relates to temporary goods storage equipment used when goods are delivered and received unattended, such as in DPE services and department store delivery services.

For example, Japanese Utility Model Application No. 63-9664 discloses a safe storage and delivery system for items to be delivered to condominiums and other housing complexes. In this system, after the visitor enters the reception room, the call transmitter of the operation box rings. The manager in the sensor management room picks up the receiver and confirms the intentions of the outgoing company, the addressee's tenant name, the size of the item to be delivered, etc. over the phone. Next, the appearance of the visitor is confirmed on the TV monitor.

After confirming the size of the item to be delivered, instruct one of the private locker boxes for storing the item (the manager operates the locker box operation part to unlock the box).

In the box designated at this time, a chime (described later) and a display member (for example, a red lamp display) are used to notify the visitor. The instructions in the box above are simultaneously notified to the visitor via the receiver and transmitter. When the visitor delivers the items to the designated box and closes the lid, the box is automatically locked and closed so that it cannot be unlocked. Confirm these storage operations on the TV monitor.

When the delivery is completed, the manager instructs the visitor to insert the provided delivery slip into the printer to display the delivery slip and other receipt data via the receiver and transmitter. Operate the unit to print data (year, month, date, condominium name, etc.) on the slip, and send the printed slip to the visitor from the printer. At this time, if the condominium has a slip, prepare two slips, print the receipt details on the two slips, and ask them to drop one of them into the addressee's mailbox. The control unit remotely controls the depression angle, elevation angle, left and right swing, etc. of the TV camera.

In this way, when a delivered item is brought into an apartment, even if the destination tenant is not present, the safe and labor-saving storage of the delivered item can be done remotely with confirmation and instructions from the manager of the Sereta management room.

Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 61-210494 discloses an article delivery machine that automatically delivers articles ordered or requested in advance using a card. This article delivery machine includes a card insertion section, a chamber with a lock for storing the article to be delivered, an information setting section for setting information for identifying the article stored in the chamber, and a card information reading section for reading the information on the card. , and a control unit that limits unlocking operations by comparing card information and setting information.

Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 19497/1983 discloses a locker management device that is installed in an apartment building and is capable of handling baggage delivery and fee payment processing.

This locker management device allows packages to be delivered between delivery companies and residents in apartments, etc. even when residents are not at home, and also allows for payment of fees on the spot if necessary. be able to.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, conventional article storage devices have had various drawbacks. That is, the existence of the delivery could not be recognized unless the card was inserted into the card reading device.

In addition, since the lockers are unlocked by reading information recorded on the device, the anti-theft effect is not necessarily sufficient.

Therefore, the present invention solves the above-mentioned drawbacks, and allows a receipt to be issued in detail for storing the delivered item, and the recipient can receive the receipt in advance by inputting the issued slip and the pin code of a specific recipient. It is an object of the present invention to provide a temporary article storage device that can recognize the presence of delivered items and has an excellent anti-theft effect.

Means for Solving the Problems A temporary article storage device according to the present invention includes a locking device that locks or unlocks an opening/closing section attached to each of a plurality of storage sections, and an input device that allows the user to transfer the article to the other party and the storage section. A slip issuing device that issues a slip displaying the number and the other party's PIN code, and a slip issuing device that reads the issued slip and sends an unlock signal to the corresponding lock device when a predetermined identification code is input from the input device. It consists of a slip reading device. Each lock device is unlocked by receiving an unlocking signal from the slip reading device when specified information is input into the slip issuing device, and automatically locks when the opening/closing section is opened and closed. be done. The PIN code may be displayed by barcode, magnetic recording or perforation. The delivery person is displayed on the issued slip. The slip issuing device sends a display signal to a display device that displays the other party to whom the article is to be delivered, and this display signal is stopped when a cancel signal or an unlock signal is generated from the input device.

After the delivery person places the items in the storage area, he closes the opening/closing part of the storage area. In this embodiment of the invention, when the opening/closing part is closed, the locking device of the opening/closing part is automatically locked.

Thereafter, by operating the input device, the slip issuing device issues a slip displaying the number of the recipient and the storage unit to which the article is to be delivered.

A personal identification code is automatically added to this slip by a slip issuing device using a bar code, magnetic recording, or perforation.

This slip is posted in the recipient's mailbox or the like and handed over to the recipient. When the recipient receives the slip and inserts the slip into a slip reading device, the reading device reads the information displayed on the slip. Subsequently, when the receiver inputs a predetermined other party's PIN code using the input device, and the other party's PIN code indicates the other party displayed on the slip, an unlock signal is given to the lock device. . This results in
The opening/closing part of the storage section in which the delivered item is stored is unlocked, and the recipient can receive and take the delivered item.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

The temporary article storage device 10 according to the present invention has an opening/closing section 12□ attached to each of the plurality of storage sections 111 to lln.
17. Locking device for locking or unlocking ~12m. ~17n
(Figure 3). The housing portions 111 to lln are formed for each of the plurality of blocks A and B. Each housing section 111-ll
The n lock devices 171 to 17n are connected to the input terminal of the slip issuing device 15 and the slip reading device 18. As the lock devices 171 to 17n, for example, an electric lock shown in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 64-57372 is used. This electric lock has a structure that automatically locks when the door is closed.

The slip issuing device 15 has a display (as shown in FIG.
CTR) 32 and a card input section 33 into which the slip 14 is inserted.
, a card issuing unit 34 that issues a slip 14 , an operating procedure manual 35 , a numeric keypad 16 that constitutes the input device 13 , a collection card take-out port 36 , and a new card supply port 37
and has.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slip issuing device 15 sends the goods to the receiving party 11. A memory circuit 22 that stores the number of ~lln and the other party's PIN code in the form of a barcode.
It is connected to the. The slip reading device 18 compares the information read by the reading section 20 with the information read by the reading section 20 and the information inputted by the input device 13 with a reading section 20 that reads the information displayed on the slip 14 by optical means, and when these match, It has a comparison circuit 21 that generates an unlocking signal to unlock the corresponding locking device 171 to 17n.

Adjacent to the temporary article storage device 10 are a plurality of destination mailboxes 30 . Post assembly 3 composed of ~30n
0 is set. Light emitting diodes 31, - 31n are attached to each post 301 - 30n, which are driven after the slip 14 is issued by the slip issuing device 15 until the slip 14 is read by the slip reading device 18. The light emitting diode 31 serves as a display device for displaying the recipient to whom the item is to be delivered. In the above configuration, the delivery person first confirms the location of the recipient by telephone or the like. If the other party is absent, after storing the items to be collected and delivered in one of the storage units 11, ~11n, the opening/closing parts 12, ~11n of the storage units 11, ~11n are opened.
Close 12n. When the opening/closing parts 12□ to 12n are closed, the locking devices 17 of the opening/closing parts 12, to 12n. ~17n
will be locked automatically.

In this case, the slip reading device 18 reads the used storage section 11.
, ~lln numbers are memorized. Next, while looking at the display (CTR) 32, the collector/delivery person inputs the name of the recipient using the numeric keypad 16 of the input device 13, and also inputs information regarding the delivered goods and the delivery person. As a result, the slip issuing device 15 reads out the number of the receiving party, the storage unit 11, ~lln, and the bar code code of the other party from the storage circuit 22, and prints the bar code using the bar code driving circuit 23 to print a plurality of copies. The spelling is printed on the slip 14 and the slip 14 is issued. The delivery person posts a part of the slip 14 in the corresponding mailbox 301 to 30n of the other party, and
Bring back some of the other copies.

When the slip 14 is issued, the slip issuing device 15 sends the corresponding post 30 . ~30n light emitting diode 311~31n
lights up to notify the other party of the presence of the item to be collected and delivered.

Next, the recipient who received the slip 14 inputs the slip 14 into the slip reading device 18, and the reading device reads the slip 14.
Read the barcode information displayed on the screen. Subsequently, when the recipient inputs a predetermined other party's PIN code using the input device 13, and the other party's PIN code indicates the other party displayed on the slip 14, the corresponding lock device 17, - Give an unlock signal to 17n. As a result, the storage section 11 in which the articles are stored. The opening/closing parts 121 to 12n of ~lln are unlocked, and the recipient can receive and take the goods. At this time, the light emitting diodes 31, ~31n
is turned off. Furthermore, the light-emitting diodes 31 to 31n are also turned off by a cancel signal from the input device 13.

The above embodiments of the invention can be modified. For example, in the embodiments described above, the PIN code is described as a barcode, but it may also be displayed by other means such as magnetic recording or perforation.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention provides a temporary article storage device that allows the recipient to recognize the existence of the article in advance and has an excellent anti-theft effect.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a temporary article storage device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of an input device, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the temporary article storage device. lOl, - temporary article storage device, 11. ~lln, , storage section, 12+ ~12n, , opening/closing section, 131. Input device, 15. , slip issuing device, 171-17n. Locking device, 181. Slip reading device, patent applicant: Kokusan Metal Industry Co., Ltd., agent: patent attorney Takashi Shimizu and 1 other person) (-7.

Claims (5)

[Claims] (1) A lock device that locks or unlocks the opening/closing part attached to each of the multiple storage units, and an input device that issues a slip that displays the recipient to whom the item should be delivered, the storage unit number, and the other party's PIN code. and a slip reading device that reads the issued slip and sends an unlocking signal to the corresponding lock device when the issued slip is coded with a predetermined identification code from the input device. Temporary goods storage equipment. (2) Each locking device is unlocked by receiving an unlocking signal from the slip reading device when specified information is input into the slip issuing device, and the opening/closing part is opened and then automatically closed. The temporary article storage device according to claim 1, wherein the temporary article storage device is locked. (3) The temporary article storage device according to claim (1), wherein the PIN code is displayed by a bar code, magnetic recording, or perforation. (4) Claim that the delivery person is displayed on the issued slip (
The temporary article storage device described in 1). (5) The slip issuing device sends a display signal to a display device that displays the other party to whom the article should be delivered, and this display signal is stopped when a cancel signal or an unlock signal is generated from the input device (claim 1) ) Temporary goods storage equipment as described in