WO2017008089A2 - Procédés de distribution et appareil de réceptacle, enceinte de réceptacle de distribution - Google Patents

Procédés de distribution et appareil de réceptacle, enceinte de réceptacle de distribution Download PDF

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WO2017008089A2
WO2017008089A2 PCT/US2016/050280 US2016050280W WO2017008089A2 WO 2017008089 A2 WO2017008089 A2 WO 2017008089A2 US 2016050280 W US2016050280 W US 2016050280W WO 2017008089 A2 WO2017008089 A2 WO 2017008089A2
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Joshua Aaron NUCKOLS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/14—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels
    • A47G29/141—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/14—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels
    • A47G29/141—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means
    • A47G2029/145—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means the receptacle comprising means for identifying a deposit; Deposits carrying identification means, e.g. a bar code
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/14—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels
    • A47G29/141—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means
    • A47G2029/147—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means the receptacle comprising heating or cooling means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G
    • A47G2200/16—Temperature

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  • the carrier uses a human vehicle operator, the same of which must hand unload the delivery items at the destination and walk them to a place suitable for them to remain until the buyer receives them.
  • a suburban or rural environment hand carrying deliveries to the front of a dwelling is a very labor intensive task. Leaving deliveries on the road side exposes them to undue theft and weather perils.
  • Conventional enclosures for delivery items have a means of accepting deliveries from human personnel, but do not accept items directly from automated delivery vehicles.
  • Conventional enclosures may have a secure and weatherproof means for receiving and storing delivery items, but do not allow for temperature and humidity control of perishable
  • the present disclosed apparatus and method seeks to provide a solution to these problems by providing a storage enclosure that features automated package reception.
  • the receptacle enclosure may be situated near a drivable surface; a landing surface, if the delivery vehicle is capable of aerial transport.
  • the preferable configuration consists of a weatherproof and securable outer housing, opening and/or chute, proximity sensor / transponder, temperature controllable storage compartment(s), wireless communication hardware, a control circuit, electronic power source.
  • a mobility means may also be included that allows for automatic or manual position-ability, and an interface for item retrieval by the consumer. When implemented, the present invention will help reduce road traffic and reduce the consumer's time-costs involved in goods procurement. Additionally, automated methods may reduce packaging requirements and create a channel for reuse of packaging containers.
  • the apparatus and methods herein outlined, may also help reduce the overall energy and resource inputs of the consumption cycle.
  • the present invention may work to reduce the need for regular merchandise stores; this consolidation effect will create ancillary energy savings to those savings already mentioned.
  • the existing stores may be partially converted to function as warehouses servicing automated delivery vehicles that are a part of this overall system.
  • delivery vehicles may make routine and/or expedited delivery routes to the consumer's home to deposit delivery items into a receptacle enclosure.
  • the routine delivery route may be conducted any hours of the day or night.
  • a proximity sensor may allow access to a storage compartment inside the enclosure.
  • the opening may pivot outward to receive a delivery item from either a delivery person or a conveyance attached to a delivery vehicle.
  • the package then progresses into the storage compartment(s) where it can be securely stored until
  • the delivery item(s) may be identified by a sensor connected to a control circuit for: contents, source, and temperature requirements. Data of the package contents and a notice of arrival can be wirelessly transmitted to the user's email / wireless device or other notification means.
  • Point A a docking station inside or near the structure
  • Point B a delivery location near a drivable surface. The consumer may recall the enclosure to return to Point A after receiving the delivery.
  • the enclosure may automatically be programmed to return to Point A after receiving the delivery. The consumer may then access delivery items more conveniently.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates an example configuration and example location of a receptacle enclosure.
  • FIG. 1 B illustrates an example receptacle enclosure chute.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an overview of the delivery environment where the apparatus and methods may be implemented.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a delivery interaction including both method and apparatus.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a receptacle that is configured to position by itself.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a parked car that is configured as a receptacle enclosure.
  • consumers may make purchase decisions and dictation from any location within the limits of communications networks.
  • a buyer may use a network-enabled electronic device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet, computer, or push button) to make consumer goods decisions for themselves, their households, or businesses.
  • An order may be placed and delivery may be set for a time and location that best fits the needs of the consumer.
  • the seller may process the payment and route the order to a warehousing facility nearest to the delivery destination.
  • “Location X” is the general starting location for item(s) to be delivered.
  • “Location Y” is the delivery destination where there is a receptacle enclosure.
  • the seller may process the order specifications at the warehouse, location X. This may comprise the steps of gathering, shielding, and enclosing the items in one or more
  • the container may be reusable.
  • the container may be configured with a microchip or similar hardware that allows data storage and transmittal. Such data might be concerning the contents, destination, and location.
  • a microchip may allow geographic location awareness. Such a microchip may also provide the benefit of deterring theft or tampering.
  • the location awareness hardware may be configured to allow
  • INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (RULE 20.6) real-time precise tracking of deliveries.
  • RULE 20.6 real-time precise tracking of deliveries.
  • the vehicle may be able to operate on road ways without human oversight. Although in some embodiments the vehicle may be operated by a human and the delivery items exit the vehicle via a mechanical means.
  • the vehicle may be able to accommodate many tons of weight and volume of many cubic meters.
  • the vehicle may only carry one delivery to one destination in an expedited fashion.
  • the vehicle may carry many deliveries to many destinations.
  • the vehicle may have many openings for item entrance and exit.
  • the vehicle may have opening(s) on each side for item discharge.
  • the vehicle opening(s) may also have a conveyance apparatus that permits the automatic discharge of orders to the receptacle enclosure.
  • the conveyance may be complete and fully extend to the receptacle opening.
  • the conveyance may extend to a separate conveyance that extends from the roadside receptacle.
  • Many embodiments of this overall delivery system will need to accommodate safe transport and holding of perishable items.
  • Perishable items such as food and medicine may be packed in insulating containers. Additionally, they may be packed with a heat absorbing or releasing mass item. In an alternate embodiment the delivery items may be packed in a container with an active temperature control means such as thermoelectric cooling.
  • the delivery vehicle may have
  • the delivery vehicle may unload the perishable delivery items to a receptacle enclosure which may be configured with a self contained temperature control means. There may be separate compartments that maintain separate temperatures. The delivery items will be held inside of the enclosure until retrieval which may be many hours later.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates a location Y 77 with a receptacle enclosure 110 which has an outer housing 150, an opening 130, that pivots in this embodiment.
  • the opening has a securable latch 140.
  • a temperature control means 260 is illustrated along with an
  • Wireless means 200 is for communication of the consumer with the receptacle, delivery carrier, and the sender of the delivery items.
  • a control circuit 400 is illustrated.
  • An electronic power source 210 which may be a battery and/or wired to an external electric circuit.
  • Receptacle 110 is situated within range 290 of a delivery vehicle near a drivable surface 330.
  • Housing 150 is for keeping enclosure 110 and contents safe from weather and security perils. Housing 150 may include insulation to reduce heat transfer.
  • enclosure 1 10 will include at least one separate compartment with heating and/or cooling configuration 260 that allows for a steady and separate temperature to be maintained.
  • Enclosure 110 may include no separate internal compartments or multiple internal compartments, each with the ability to be maintained at a different temperature and/or humidity conditions. Compartment heating may be accomplished with a simple radiant heating coil. Compartment cooling may be accomplished with a compressor refrigeration system. More economical cooling may be accomplished with thermoelectric cooling. Thermostatic controls and gauges may be implemented and attached to control circuit 400.
  • Housing 150 will have at least one securable opening 130.
  • the opening may have a conveyance means as part of the enclosure. This may simply be a hatch that pivots outward in the direction of the delivery vehicle.
  • the opening with conveyance may be elaborate and retractable or static, such as the example of a chute.
  • the securable opening that is retractable may be electrically powered or non-powered, balancing the weight of the door with springs or counter weights.
  • Housing 150 may have a retrieval opening 160 for the user to unlock with a keypad 320 and gain access to item 22.
  • the receptacle may receive delivery items and containers of varied size, weight, and shape. Items 22 may be packed inside customize-able and proprietary crate apparatus as a substitute for conventional disposable packaging.
  • Receptacle 1 10 may include a postmaster approved opening and compartment 340 solely for the regulated use of an official Postal Service.
  • the receptacle may include separate opening(s) to receive items from private
  • FIG. 1 B illustrates an example design of a chute opening 360.
  • Chute 360 demonstrates an alternate method of bridging the gap between delivery vehicle 99 and receptacle enclosure 110.
  • Chute 360 may be fixed or pivot-able.
  • Chute 360 may be retractable.
  • the chute may serve to receive deliveries and/or send deliveries via a manual or automated means.
  • Also depicted on the top of the housing is a video monitor 240.
  • the video monitor is for the purpose of documenting all interactions with the enclosure 1 10. The video monitor may be used to deter tampering.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the overall delivery environment where the apparatus and methods may be implemented.
  • a buyer 33 places an order with an electronic device that is transmitted to a seller 44 via a communications network. The order is fulfilled at a warehouse 66 or location X. After being properly packaged for transport a delivery item 22 is connected to a delivery vehicle 99. Vehicle 99 transports item 22 to a destination location Y 77 with a receptacle 110. Item 22 is automatically unloaded from vehicle 99 into receptacle 1 10. An order placement time of 11 :00 hours AM and a delivery time of 03:40 hours AM the next morning are depicted to show the time flexibility that is possible with the apparatus and method.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an example delivery interaction at destination 77.
  • a receptacle 110 positioned near a roadway 330.
  • a vehicle 99 has transported item 22 from a separate location to location 77. Vehicle 99 is paused within range 290 of enclosure 110.
  • a retractable conveyance 120 is extended with delivery item 22 in transit from the cargo compartment to enclosure 110.
  • Illustrated is a solar electric configuration 270 which comprises a solar cell collector wired to a battery and inverter.
  • Vehicle 99 may drive next to receptacle 110 that is prepositioned next to the road and stop to unload delivery items.
  • Enclosure 110 may sense the arrival of vehicle 99 through a proximity sensor 350 and a control circuit may initiate a reception command to unlatch / open and prepare to receive items.
  • Item 22 may exit the vehicle passing out of the cargo hold of the vehicle via a retractable conveyance 120 onto
  • Item 22 will pass into the inside of the enclosure 110 and may be identified by a scanning interface.
  • the scanning interface will send data obtained from the initial scan to a control circuit.
  • the control circuit may identify the shipment and analyze the requirements of item 22 and correctly route them into the appropriate temperature compartment(s) or hold them in a main compartment.
  • FIG. 4 overall depicts a location Y 77, where an enclosure 1 10 is positioned via built in wheels 250 to a suitable location 290. Illustrated on the side of enclosure 1 10 is a separate retrieval opening 160. A drivable surface 330 is depicted below a dashed line. Enclosure 110 is repositioned after delivery deposit to a location near or inside a structure. In this
  • a control circuit 400 may serve several functions. One function may be harmonizing and controlling all of enclosure functions. Another purpose of control circuit 400 may be processing data from the sensing hardware.
  • the control circuit 400 may serve as the main data processor, data analyzer, and command originator of the enclosure 1 10.
  • the keypad 320 connected to the retrieval opening 160 is for the purpose of allowing entry and access to the contents by the
  • a consumer may use a code entered into keypad 320 to unlock and open the device. Alternately a consumer may use a metal key to unlock the opening 160.
  • the receptacle may be equipped with a means and software protocol to automatically eject item 22 at a designated spot.
  • FIG. 5 depicts a parked motor vehicle 220 that functions as a receptacle wherein a roof opening or rear compartment are configured to allow access by delivery vehicle 99.
  • the delivery vehicle 99 and the motor vehicle 220 have a proximity transmitter and receiver 350.
  • the proximity hardware 350 will allow auto unlatch and open the secured opening(s) 130 of the motor vehicle 220. After deposit, opening 130 will be automatically closed to hold delivery item 22 until reception by the consumer.
  • a delivery vehicle that is capable of aerial flight may land on or hover over the motor vehicle to deposit the delivery item in the opening.
  • the motor vehicle may be configured to temperature maintain the delivery item.
  • the motor vehicle may be configured to temperature maintain the delivery item.
  • INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (RULE 20.6) vehicle may be automated and be able to transport the delivery item to another location at the command of the consumer.
  • a securable opening may include an electronic code receiver or biometric scanner interface.
  • the biometric interface may scan and analyze data from, but is not limited to, the following data source: voice, eye features, fingerprint, hand features, facial features etc. or any combination.
  • the securable interface may utilize proximity sensing technology.
  • the securable interface may utilize remote lock/unlock technologies.
  • a plurality of storage compartment(s) within the receptacle enclosure they may maintain contents at customize-able and separate temperatures. Delivery items may enter into appropriate compartment(s) via a complex internal mechanism or directly via a separate opening(s) or slot in the outer housing.
  • the electronic power source includes any wiring and charging hardware that is necessary for the electricity to be properly routed, stored, and utilized.
  • the electronic power source may consist of a battery with charging means.
  • the electronic power source may include solar electric technologies.
  • the electronic power source may be a permanent connection to the home's power circuit.
  • the electronic power source may use magnetic resonance wireless electric technology.
  • a docking station is for the purpose of having a location nearer or inside a structure for more convenient access to delivery items. The docking station is also for the purpose of allowing the battery to recharge.

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L'invention concerne des procédés et des dispositifs pour la distribution des biens matériels renfermant des composants pouvant être automatisés. Un procédé de distribution automatisé, lorsqu'il est mis en oeuvre avec le réceptacle de distribution approprié, permet une meilleure efficacité et une meilleure commodité par le biais de l'automatisation. Une commande de biens de consommation passée par Internet peut être correctement conditionnée et reliée à un véhicule de distribution qui peut être entièrement automatisé. Le véhicule de distribution transportera le(les) article(s) matériel(s) jusqu'à une enceinte de réceptacle au niveau d'une destination de distribution; qui peut être située près de la résidence ou du lieu de travail de l'acheteur. L'enceinte de réceptacle peut être conçue pour recevoir le(s) article(s) matériel(s) directement à partir du véhicule. Moyennant quoi les articles matériels peuvent être transportés et reçus avec moins de main-d'œuvre à n'importe quel moment de n'importe quel jour.
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