JPH10127469A - Mail and door-to-door service box system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate wiring connection, number setting, and action recognition in construction and maintenance. SOLUTION: In this system, plural main boxes and door-to-door service boxes are wiring-connected, entrance of a load into the door-to-door service box is displayed in a mail box optical display part at a destination house, a house number is displayed in a number display part of the door-to-door service box, and the box is locked, so the door-to-door service box is unlocked by input of a code number to enable the load to be taken out. For wiring of the mail boxes and door-to-door service boxes, a tool box provided with a circuit part and an operation part for it is connected for performing connection and action of the mail boxes and door-to-door service boxes, setting of house numbers, and recognition of all.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mail / delivery box system. More specifically, the present invention is useful as a system for multiple dwelling houses in which a plurality of mailboxes for homes and delivery boxes are centralized collectively. The present invention relates to a new mail / delivery box system in which operation and the like can be easily confirmed.

2. Description of the Related Art In apartment buildings such as condominiums, electrical locking and unlocking are considered from the viewpoint of convenience of mail and courier delivery and safety such as elimination of suspicious persons from entering a residential area. The adoption of a combined system of a mailbox and a home delivery box incorporating means has been studied. In particular, in this system, it has been noted that even if the resident is not present, the luggage can be stored in the delivery box and only the resident at the delivery destination can take it out. FIGS. 19 to 25 show examples of the operation procedures of the systems which have been studied so far. The illustrated system is for the case of three mailboxes and one delivery box, but as a basic configuration, a plurality of mailboxes and delivery boxes are wired and connected, and the mailbox is provided with an LED together with a stamp lever. The optical display used was
The delivery box is provided with a numeric keypad as an input operation unit and a number display unit using an LED, and further, a posting display unit. The delivery box is provided with means for electrically locking and unlocking. I have. In this system, when a parcel provider brings luggage, <A> First, as shown in FIG. 19, the door of an unused parcel box is opened and luggage is put. In this state, the LED light display section of the mailbox is turned off, and the marking lever does not operate. In addition, LED of residence number indication part of delivery box
Is also turned off, the posting display unit shows that the vehicle can be stored in blue, and the door is unlocked. <B> A "delivery" button of a numeric keypad as an input operation unit of a delivery box as shown in FIG. 20 is pressed. Thus, “0000” is lit on the LED of the number display section. In this case, for example, set the locking lever even after 2 minutes,
If the door is not closed, the LED of the house number display section turns off. <C> A destination house number, for example, a four-digit “0206” is input and set using a numeric keypad which is an input operation unit of the home delivery box. "0206" is displayed on the LED of the house number display.
Then, the display indicating Room 206 lights up. <D> As shown in FIG. 21, the locking lever is set. <E> When the door is closed, the door of the home delivery box is locked as shown in FIG. The LED on the house number display indicates "020
"6" is lit. Then, at this time, at "206" in the mailbox, the LED of the light display unit blinks in a cycle of, for example, 0.25 seconds ON and 0.25 seconds OFF. Thereby, the resident in the room 206 is informed that the luggage is stored in the delivery box. In addition, red is illuminated on the mailing display section of the delivery box, indicating that luggage is contained and that new luggage cannot be inserted. <F> Press the "Confirm" button on the mailbox. This enables the marking lever to operate. In this case, for example, the stamping lever does not operate unless stamping is performed for three minutes after pressing the confirmation button. <G> As shown in FIG. 23, the delivery company stamps the delivery slip with the stamp lever. <H> For example, the storage is completed 3 minutes after the confirmation button is pressed. To avoid abuse of the seal, no further seal can be made. After the above warehousing operation, the luggage is stored and locked in the delivery box, and for example, "02
06 is displayed, and the corresponding mail box of room 206 has its light indicator illuminated to indicate that the parcel is stored in the parcel box.
On the other hand, when the resident takes out the package from the delivery box, the following procedure is used. <I> As shown in FIG. 24, the resident knows that the package has arrived by the LED light display section of the mailbox of his / her house number, for example, "206" being lit. <J> Then, the resident presses the “receive button” of the numeric keypad of the input operation unit of the home delivery box in which “0206” and the house number display unit LED are lit. <K> Next, the personal identification number registered in advance is input by using the ten keys on the input operation unit of the home delivery box. If the password is correct, for example, a beep sound will be emitted, the delivery box will be unlocked, the LED light display section of the mailbox will be turned off and the posting display section of the delivery box will be blue as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the personal identification number is incorrect, an error sound (for example, beep, beep,...) Sounds and the delivery box is not unlocked. <L> Open the door and take out your luggage. Closing the door completes the exit. In this state, the light indicator LED of the mailbox is turned off, and the marking lever does not operate. The posting display section of the delivery box is displayed in blue indicating that the delivery is possible, and the delivery box is unlocked. As described above, in the mail / delivery box system in which the mailbox and the delivery box are integrated, the labor of the delivery company involved in returning and re-delivery of the package when the resident is absent,
Eliminates the problem of lost time between the courier and the resident, eliminates the psychological burden for residents to be able to leave their luggage to neighbors in the absence, and allows the courier to enter and leave condominiums As a result, suspicious persons can be prevented from invading, and the safety of living in an apartment can be secured.

However, although the mail / delivery box system has the above-mentioned excellent characteristics, it is necessary to set the wiring connection and the house number of the system at the time of construction, maintenance, house number setting and the like. There is a problem that it is not always easy to check the operation and the like. For example, in the conventional system, when checking the wiring connection of mailboxes and delivery boxes at the time of construction and maintenance, it will be checked one by one,
When the number of mailboxes and delivery boxes is large, the total number of wirings also increases, which is troublesome, and it also takes time to confirm the delivery box number set by the dip switch on the circuit block board at the time of construction. Was. Checking the DIP switch setting error for the mailbox house number setting is also very troublesome because it is necessary to look at the DIP switches one by one and check them. It was not easy to confirm (normal operation of the stamping device and the like) and the operation of the delivery box (locking / unlocking operation, etc.). Thus, the invention of this application solves the above-mentioned problems of the conventional system, and provides a new mail / delivery box that enables easy confirmation of wiring connection, house number setting, operation, etc. during construction and maintenance. It aims to provide a system.

According to the invention of the present application, a plurality of mailboxes each having a circuit section and a delivery box are wired and connected, and the mailbox has an optical fiber. The display unit is provided with an input operation unit and a number display unit in the delivery box, and the receipt of luggage in the delivery box is displayed on the mailbox light display unit of the home of the delivery destination by inputting at the input operation unit. In the mail / delivery box system, the house number is displayed and locked on the number display section of the delivery box, and the delivery box is unlocked by inputting the personal identification number on the input operation section so that the package can be taken out. The wiring between the mailbox and the delivery box includes a circuit section for confirming each or all of the connection and operation of the mailbox and the delivery box and the setting of the house number. Providing mail delivery box system (claim 1), characterized in that the tool boxes with its operating unit is connected. Further, in the invention of this application, a mail / delivery box system (Claim 2) in which a stamp portion is provided in the mailbox and connected to the circuit portion, or a mailing display portion is provided in the delivery box, and the circuit portion is provided. A mail / delivery box system (Claim 3) connected to the server and a tool / box also provide a mail / delivery box (Claim 4) in which a check mode corresponding to each of a plurality of confirmation items is set. More specifically, the invention of this application relates to a mail / delivery box in which wiring connection of a mailbox is confirmed by turning on a light display unit of a mailbox by inputting a setting of a mailbox connection confirmation mode in a tool box operation unit. In the system (Claim 5), an e-mail for confirming the wiring connection of the delivery box by displaying the delivery box number display section in a non-overlapping order by the setting input of the delivery box connection confirmation mode in the tool box operation section. -Delivery box system (Claim 6), by inputting the setting mode of the house number setting in the tool box operation section and inputting the house number in the delivery box input operation section, by turning on the light display section of the corresponding mailbox, A mail / delivery box system (Claim 7) where the house number setting is confirmed, and a tool box operation unit The mail / delivery box system checks the lighting of the optical display unit and the operation of the seal unit by confirming the setting input of the mailbox operation confirmation mode, and confirms that the light display unit is turned off and the operation of the seal unit stops after a predetermined time. (Claim 8) A mail / delivery box system in which locking and unlocking by a number input to a delivery box input operation unit is confirmed by setting input of a delivery box operation confirmation mode in the tool box operation unit. 9) is also provided.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention of this application has the above-mentioned features, but the embodiments will be shown below, and the embodiments of the invention of this application will be described in more detail.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The mail / delivery box system of the invention of this application has a plurality of mailboxes and a delivery box connected by wiring, similarly to the system whose operation procedure is exemplified in FIGS. The mail box is equipped with a light display unit and further a stamp lever, and the home delivery box is provided with an input operation unit and a number display unit, and further a posting display unit, so that luggage can be stored in the home delivery box,
The mail is displayed on the mailbox light display of the home of the delivery destination by inputting at the input operation unit, the house number is displayed and locked on the number display unit of the home delivery box, and the home delivery box is input by inputting the personal identification number at the input operation unit. Is unlocked so that the baggage can be taken out. Further, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a circuit unit is provided in each of the mailbox and the delivery box, and the mailbox and the delivery box are connected to each other. Is connected to a tool box provided with a circuit unit and its operation unit for confirming the connection and operation of the mailbox and the home delivery box, and each or all of the house number settings. This toolbox
For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the system is incorporated in the system as a layout size equivalent to a mailbox, and its circuit blocks are all of the mailbox circuit blocks and all of the delivery box circuit blocks. And wiring (power supply line and communication line). This connection is made via a connector. The connection between the mailbox and the home delivery box and the home delivery box by means of a connector is usually performed at the time of construction. The tool box is normally locked as shown in FIG. 2, and the tool box is unlocked and the door is opened at the time of checking work at the time of construction or maintenance.
FIG. 3 exemplifies the operation unit and the display unit of the tool box with the door opened, and the following are arranged.

[Table 1] In the above tool box, for example, the check mode is set as follows.

[Table 2] Of course, depending on the size of the mail / delivery box system and the required performance, the tool box can check the connection,
Only one or two of the setting number confirmation and the operation confirmation may be performed, or all of them may be confirmed. Therefore, the operation of the tool box and the confirmation of the system by the operation will be described more specifically below. (1) Confirmation of Mailbox Wiring Connection As shown in FIG. 4, for example, in a system including 15 mailboxes and 4 home delivery boxes and incorporating a toolbox, after installation, or At the time of maintenance or the like, after confirming that the light display unit of the mailbox is turned off, the number display unit of the delivery box is turned off, and the door is unlocked, the tool box is opened and the door is opened. Next, a check mode setting button is pressed, and a check mode "01" for confirming the wiring connection of the mailbox shown in Table 2 is input using the numeric keypad. After pressing the SET button on the numeric keypad, press the check start button. When the wiring is performed normally by this operation, the light display units (confirmation lamps) including the LEDs of all the mailboxes are turned on as shown in FIG. When there is this lighting, it is confirmed that all the mailboxes are properly wired. On the other hand, when there is a wiring error, for example, in the wiring of FIG. 1, if the light display portions (confirmation lamps) of all the mailboxes in one row are turned off as shown in FIG. Conceivable. At this time, it is assumed that there is an error in wiring between the mailbox and the delivery box shown in FIG. 5, or between the delivery box and the delivery box. Therefore, check only these wirings, reconnect normally,
Perform the above checks again. In addition, when the light display portion (confirmation lamp) of only a part of the mailboxes in one row is not lit, a wiring error at the time of manufacturing the mailbox may be considered. In this case, since it is assumed that there is a wiring error between the mailbox and the mailbox in FIG. 5, for example, only this portion is confirmed, the status is restored to normal, and the above check is performed again. . 6 and 7
Is an example of a system using a tool box according to another embodiment. By the start of the check mode "01", as shown in FIG. 6, all the light display portions of the mailbox are turned on,
It is confirmed that the wiring connection is normal. Therefore, in order to end this confirmation work, as shown in FIG.
When the start button is pressed, all the light display portions of the mailbox are turned off. Alternatively, from the state of FIG. 6, for example, if there is no ten-key input for two minutes, a timeout occurs. Also in this case, the LEDs and the like of all the light display units are turned off. In any case, the communication confirmation from the tool box for the mailbox ends. For example, as described above, at the time of construction, maintenance, etc., the part of the power line and the communication line that are correctly connected and the part that is not connected can be seen at a glance, and it is extremely easy to check the wiring connection of the mailbox. . (2) Connection of Delivery Boxes and Confirmation of Numbers As shown in FIG. 8, a check mode “02” is input using the numeric keypad of the tool box operation unit, and “box number display” is performed on all delivery boxes by communication from the tool box. Send the command of The home delivery box receiving this command displays its own box number on the number display section. Thereby, the connection of the home delivery boxes and the confirmation of the numbers indicating the order in which the home delivery boxes are arranged are confirmed. When the connection is normally established and set, for example, as illustrated in FIG.
The number 4 is lit on a number display section such as an LED of the delivery box. On the other hand, if there is a mistake in the setting, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the delivery box number "2" is duplicated and lit on the number display section. In such a case, since there is a setting error, the setting is reset and the check is performed again.
After the confirmation is completed, the number display section of the delivery box is turned off in the same manner as the operation in FIG. As described above, connection of the home delivery box and confirmation of the number setting thereof can be easily performed at the time of construction, maintenance, and the like. (3) Confirmation of the set house number of the mailbox In the same manner as in FIGS. 4 and 8, the check mode “03” is inputted by the ten keys which are the operation units of the tool box. A command of "request for house number transmission" is transmitted to all mailboxes by communication from the tool box, and the mailbox receiving the command transmits the house number set by the dip switch of the circuit section to the tool box. The toolbox stores the house number in memory. Next, as shown in FIG. 11, the tool box displays the smallest number of the received house number, that is, “10”.
"1" is lit on the number display sections of all the delivery boxes, and the light display section such as the LED of the mailbox corresponding to the house number is lit. In FIG. 11, since the lighting of the light display portion of the mailbox is regarded as at “101”, it is confirmed that the setting of the house number in the mailbox has been correctly performed. Next, the next house number "102" is pressed by using the ten keys as the input operation unit of the home delivery box. When only the light display section “102” of the mailbox is turned on, it is confirmed that the setting by the dip switch is correct. This operation is shown in FIG.
Repeat for all house numbers. If the input of the numeric keypad is "102" and the light display unit of the mailbox of room 103 is also turned on as shown in FIG. 13, the installation by the circuit unit dip switch in the mailbox of room 103 is incorrect. You can see that.
In such a case, the setting by the DIP switch is reset to a correct one. Then, the confirmation operation is continued as shown in FIG. After the end of the check, the state is returned to the initial state as in FIG. In the past, it was very troublesome to check each DIP switch on the mailbox one by one, but as described above, the contents of the mailbox house number setting (DIP switch on the circuit board) (Setting contents) can be easily understood, so that setting errors at the time of construction can be easily checked. (4) Mailbox operation check Check if the circuit part of the mailbox operates normally. This operation is confirmed as, for example, the operation of a stamp lever provided in the mailbox and an instruction to lock it. Of course, it is not limited to the stamp lever. For example, it may be the issuance of a receipt, or other various types. In the past, this could not be easily done. Therefore, as an example of a sealing device, first, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, a check mode “04” for checking the mailbox operation is input by using the ten keys as an operation unit of the tool box, and the check is started. Let it. That is, the command of “mailbox operation check” of all mailboxes is transmitted by communication from the toolbox.
The mailbox that receives the command enters a test mode for operation confirmation. As a result, first, as shown in FIG. 15, it is confirmed that the light display units (confirmation lamps) of all the mailboxes blink. Next, "101"
Press the confirmation button for the mailbox in the room. Accordingly, in the mailbox of “101”, the light display unit (confirmation lamp) changes from blinking to lighting. And
It is confirmed that the stamping lever operates for the mailbox of “101”. After a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds or 10 seconds, as shown in FIG. 16, the light display section (confirmation lamp) of the "101" mailbox is turned off, and it is confirmed that the marking lever is locked. As described above, it is confirmed that the mailbox “101” operates normally. The same is confirmed for the next mailboxes 102, 103, and the like. In this way, after the installation, it is easily confirmed whether or not the circuit section of each mailbox is out of order. (5) Confirmation of Operation of Delivery Box The operation of the circuit section of the delivery box is confirmed, for example, for locking / unlocking of a door and an instruction of a posting display unit indicating whether posting is possible. Of course, the same applies to other points.
For example, regarding the locking / unlocking of the door, first, as shown in FIG.
5 ”using the numeric keypad on the tool box
Start the check. First, a predetermined number, for example, “8888” blinks on the number display sections of all the delivery boxes. Then, as shown in FIG. 17, a "delivery" button of a numeric keypad as an input operation unit of one home delivery box is pressed.
Next, "9999" is input using the same numeric keypad, the locking lever of the door is set, and the door is closed. After confirming that the door is locked, press the “Receive” button on the same numeric keypad.
Enter "9999". Then, confirm that the door is unlocked. For example, as described above, it is confirmed whether the circuit portion operation of the home delivery box is normal. This confirmation is also performed for the next delivery box. In this way, the operation of the home delivery box can be easily confirmed. Of course, the invention of this application is not limited by the above examples. It goes without saying that various details are possible in its detailed aspects.

As described above in detail, according to the invention of this application, a plurality of mailboxes for home use and a delivery box are collectively centralized, which is useful as a system for an apartment house. For example, a new mail / delivery box system is provided which allows easy confirmation of wiring connection, house number setting, or the operation thereof.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a wiring connection in a system according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an arrangement example of a mailbox, a home delivery box, and a tool box.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a tool box with a door opened.

FIG. 4 is an operation procedure diagram illustrating a procedure for checking a wiring connection of a mailbox;

FIG. 5 is an operation procedure diagram illustrating a case where there is a wiring error;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating confirmation of a wiring connection of a mailbox as another mode.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a procedure for ending the confirmation operation.

FIG. 8 is an operation procedure diagram exemplifying connection of a home delivery box and confirmation of a number setting;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which settings are normally made in FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a case where a setting error has occurred in FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is an operation procedure diagram illustrating confirmation of a setting number of a mailbox.

FIG. 12 is an operation procedure diagram following FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a case where there is a setting error in FIGS. 11 and 12;

FIG. 14 is an operation procedure diagram illustrating resetting of the state in FIG. 13 and confirmation after that;

FIG. 15 is an operation procedure diagram illustrating the operation check of a mailbox;

FIG. 16 is an operation procedure diagram following FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is an operation procedure diagram illustrating the operation check of the delivery box;

FIG. 18 is an operation procedure diagram following FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is an operation procedure diagram showing a warehousing operation in the conventional mail / delivery box system.

20 is a storage operation procedure diagram following FIG. 19. FIG.

FIG. 21 is a storage operation procedure diagram following FIG. 20;

FIG. 22 is a storage operation procedure diagram following FIG. 21;

FIG. 23 is a storage operation procedure diagram following FIG. 22;

FIG. 24 is an operation procedure diagram showing a retrieval operation.

FIG. 25 is a delivery operation procedure diagram following FIG. 24;

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of mailboxes each having a circuit unit and a delivery box are wired and connected, and an optical display unit is provided in the mailbox, and an input operation unit and a number display unit are provided in the delivery box. Then, the entry of luggage to the delivery box is displayed on the mailbox light display section of the home of the delivery destination by inputting at the input operation section, the house number is displayed on the number display section of the delivery box, locked, and the password is locked. This is a mailbox / delivery box system in which the delivery box is unlocked by inputting a number on the input operation unit and the package can be delivered, and the wiring between the mailbox and the delivery box includes a mailbox and a delivery box. A tool box equipped with a circuit part for confirming the connection and operation of the box and each or all of the house number setting and its operation part is connected. Mail / delivery box system. 2. The mail / delivery box system according to claim 1, wherein the mail box is provided with a seal portion and connected to the circuit portion. 3. The mail / mail system according to claim 1, wherein a mailing display unit is provided in the home delivery box and connected to the circuit unit.
Delivery box system. 4. A check mode corresponding to each of a plurality of check items is set in the tool box.
E-mail / delivery box system. 5. The mail / delivery box system according to claim 1, wherein the wiring connection of the mailbox is confirmed by turning on the optical display unit of the mailbox by inputting the setting of the mailbox connection confirmation mode in the tool box operation unit. . 6. The wiring connection of the delivery box is confirmed by displaying the delivery box number display unit in a non-overlapping order by setting input of the delivery box connection confirmation mode in the tool box operation unit. Mail / delivery box system. 7. A house number setting is made by inputting a setting mode of a house number distribution confirmation mode in a tool box operation section and lighting an optical display section of a corresponding mailbox by inputting a house number in a home delivery box input operation section. The mail / delivery box system according to claim 1 or 4, which is confirmed. 8. The lighting of the optical display unit and the operation of the seal unit are confirmed by the setting input of the mailbox operation confirmation mode in the tool box operation unit, and after a predetermined time, the light display unit is turned off and the seal unit is operated. Claims 1 and 2 in which the suspension is confirmed
Or the mail / delivery box system of 4. 9. The mail / home delivery according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the lock and unlock by the number input to the home delivery box input operation unit are confirmed by setting input of the home delivery box operation confirmation mode in the tool box operation unit. Box system.