WO2022010071A1

WO2022010071A1 - Smart gate

Info

Publication number: WO2022010071A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/003677
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hyun Chul Kim
Original assignee: Lg Electronics Inc.
Priority date: 2020-07-06
Filing date: 2021-03-25
Publication date: 2022-01-13
Also published as: KR20220005270A

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a smart gate, and more particularly, to a smart gate including an entrance door configured to open and close a passage connecting a first space and a second space; a storage portion disposed at one side of the entrance door and including an inner space configured to store delivered goods and a storage door configured to open and close the inner space; and a security disposed on the entrance door and including at least one of an authenticator configured to authenticate a user, a first lock configured to restrict movement of the entrance door, or a second lock configured to restrict movement of the storage door.

Description

SMART GATE

The present disclosure relates to a smart gate installed in a building and that may be accessed by a user.

A front door of a house such as an apartment includes an inlet hole for putting delivered goods such as milk, yogurt, and newspaper into an indoor space thereof. In addition, as a locking device is disposed at the front door, the front door may only be opened when the locking device is unlocked.

However, there is a problem in that relatively bulky delivery goods may not be put through the inlet hole of the front door in related art, thereby increasing a risk of loss of the delivery goods. In addition, when the front door includes the inlet hole, there is a problem in that outsiders may unlock the locking device disposed at the front door through the inlet hole, thereby resulting in weak security.

Korean Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0357547 discloses a refrigerator for take delivery of food disposed on the wall contacting a front door. The refrigerator includes a storage opening and closing door disposed at an outside of the front door and a receiving opening and closing door disposed at an inside of the front door.

However, the refrigerator has a problem in that, as the storage opening and closing door disposed at the outside of the front door may be opened and only the receiving opening and closing door disposed at the inside of the front door includes a locking device, goods stored in the outside space are stolen. Accordingly, there is a need for improving the above issue.

The background technology of the present disclosure is disclosed in Korean Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0357547 (registered on July 19, 2004 and disclosure title: Refrigerator for take delivery of food).

The present disclosure provides a smart gate including a security including an authenticator and a locking device to improve security of a front door and a storage portion.

The present disclosure provides a smart gate to store delivered goods in a storage portion, thereby preventing loss of the delivered goods.

The present disclosure provides a smart gate in which an outsider may not unlock a locking device disposed at a front door through an inlet hole because the front door does not include an addition inlet hole.

The present disclosure provides a smart gate capable of preventing loss of delivered goods stored in the storage portion as the locking device is disposed for each door of the storage portions.

The present disclosure provides a smart gate to prevent external intrusion by concealing the locking device connected to an authentication device at an inside thereof.

The objects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present disclosure that are not mentioned may be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, it will be easily understood that the objects and advantages of the present disclosure may be realized by features described in claims and a combination thereof.

A smart gate according to the present disclosure for addressing the above-described problems is technically characterized in that a security including an authenticator to authenticate a user is disposed on an entrance door and authenticates a user.

In addition, the security disposed on the entrance door may further include a first lock which is a locking device to control locking of the entrance door and a second lock which is a locking device to control locking of a storage portion.

In addition, the security disposed on the entrance door functions to authenticate a user and the locking of the storage portion and the entrance door may be controlled by a locking pillar disposed at a rear side of the storage portion and the door.

In addition, the smart gate according to the present disclosure is technically characterized in that a security including an authenticator configured to authenticate a user is disposed under the entrance door and authenticates a user.

In addition, the security disposed under the entrance door may further include a fifth lock which is a locking device to control locking of the entrance door and a sixth lock which is a locking device to control locking of the storage portion.

In addition, the security disposed under the entrance door functions to authenticate a user and the locking of the storage portion and the entrance door may be controlled by a locking pillar disposed at a rear side of the storage portion and the door.

The smart gate of the present disclosure may include at least one of the entrance door, the storage portion, the security, or the locking pillar.

The entrance door is disposed between a first space defined in front of a structure and a second space defined behind the structure. The entrance door opens and closes a passage connecting the first space and the second space.

A storage portion is disposed at one side of the entrance door. The storage portion includes an inner space configured to store delivered goods and a storage door configured to open and close the inner space.

The security is disposed on the entrance door. The security may include an authenticator to authenticate a user. The security may include at least one of a first lock configured to restrict movement of the entrance door or a second lock configured to restrict movement of the storage door. In addition, the security may include the authenticator, the first lock, and the second lock.

In addition, the authenticator may include a camera configured to capture a user located in the first space. In addition, the authenticator may include a microphone configured to receive voice of the user located in the first space. In addition, the authenticator may include a speaker configured to generate sound. In addition, the authenticator may include a display configured to output an image toward the second space. In addition, the authenticator may include a light emitting member configured to transmit light toward the first space. In addition, the authenticator may include an illumination sensor configured to measure illumination.

In addition, the security may include a first security panel configured to place the authenticator, the first lock, and the second lock. In addition, the security may include a cover member disposed on a front surface of the first security panel. In addition, the security may include a second security panel disposed on a rear surface of the first security panel.

In addition, the authenticator may be disposed between the cover member and the first security panel. In addition, the first lock and the second lock may each be disposed between the first security panel and the second security panel.

In addition, the first lock may be operated vertically based on an authentication signal of the authenticator. In addition, the first lock may be engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door. In addition, a plurality of first locks may be provided. Further, the first lock may be operated simultaneously and be engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door.

A plurality of first locks are provided, are operated simultaneously, and are engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door.

In addition, the second lock may be operated horizontally based on the authentication signal of the authenticator. In addition, the second lock is engaged with the storage door to restrict the movement of the storage door.

In addition, the storage portion may define a plurality of spaces configured to store the delivered goods. In addition, the storage portion may be disposed at a widthwise side of the security. In addition, the storage portion may include a first storage portion configured to store the delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature. In addition, the storage portion may include a second storage portion disposed under the first storage portion to store the delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature.

In addition, the first storage portion may include a first main body defining a first inner space configured to store the delivered goods. In addition, the first storage portion may include a first door disposed on at least one of a side surface or a rear surface of the first main body facing the second space and configured to open and close the first inner space. In addition, the first storage portion may include a first storage door configured to open and close a front surface of the first main body facing the first space and locked and unlocked based on the operation of the second lock.

In addition, the second storage portion may include a second main body defining a second inner space configured to store the delivered goods. In addition, the second storage portion may include a second door disposed on at least one of a side surface or a rear surface of the second main body facing the second space, and configured to open and close the second inner space. In addition, the second storage portion may include a second storage door configured to open and close a front surface of the second main body facing the first space.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the smart gate may further include a locking pillar disposed at a boundary between the entrance door and the storage portion. In addition, the locking pillar extends vertically and may include at least one of a third lock configured to restrict the movement of the entrance door or a fourth lock configured to restrict the movement of the second storage door. In addition, the locking pillar may include a pillar provided at a position facing the boundary between the entrance door and the storage portion and that extends vertically. In addition, the locking pillar may include the third lock and the fourth lock disposed along the pillar.

In addition, the security may be disposed under the entrance door. In addition, the security may include a fifth lock configured to restrict the movement of the entrance door. In addition, the security may include a sixth lock configured to restrict the movement of the storage door.

In addition, the fifth lock is operated vertically based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door. In addition, the sixth lock is operated horizontally based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged with the storage door to restrict the movement of the storage door.

In addition, the storage portion may include a second storage portion disposed under the first storage portion and provided at a position facing the sixth lock. In addition, the second storage portion may include a second storage door configured to open and close a front surface of the second main body facing the first space and locked and unlocked based on an operation of the sixth lock.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the smart gate may further include a locking pillar including at least one of a seventh lock configured to restrict movement of the entrance door or an eighth lock configured to restrict movement of the first storage door. In addition, the seventh lock and the eighth lock may each be disposed along the pillar.

According to the present disclosure, for a smart gate, a security is disposed on or under an entrance door, authenticates a user, and controls opening and closing of each of a storage portion and the entrance door, thereby improving security and space utilization.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the opening and the closing of each of the entrance door and the storage portion is controlled by a locking pillar disposed at a rear side of each of the storage portion and the entrance door, thereby improving security and space utilization.

In addition, a first lock configured to restrict the movement of the entrance door, a second lock configured to control locking of the storage door, and an authenticator are modularized into a single security, thereby improving the space utilization.

In addition, a fifth lock configured to restrict the movement of the entrance door, a sixth lock configured to control the locking of the storage door, and the authenticator are modularized into a single security, thereby improving the space utilization.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the authenticator authenticates the user and unlocks the entrance door or the storage portion. In this case, the user may receive delivered goods in a non-face-to-face manner, thereby improving security.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the delivery goods may be stored inside the storage portion, thereby preventing loss of the delivery goods.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, a locking device is disposed for each door of the storage portions, thereby preventing the loss of the delivered goods and external intrusion through the storage portion.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the entrance door does not include an additional inlet hole and the storage portion that may be used only by an authenticated user are disposed at a side of the entrance door, thereby preventing the external intrusion through the inlet hole.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the locking device to control the locking of the entrance door and the storage portion is concealed from a first space, thereby preventing the external intrusion and improving security.

In addition to the above-described effects, further effects of the present disclosure are described together with explanations of specific matters to implement the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a smart gate disposed according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a smart gate according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an entrance door according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing an entrance door according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a front exploded perspective view showing a security according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a rear exploded perspective view showing a security according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a storage portion according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a smart gate disposed according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing a smart gate according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a storage portion according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a smart gate disposed according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing a smart gate according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing doors of storage portions being opened according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a smart gate disposed according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 19 is a front view showing a smart gate according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing doors of storage portions being opened according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

The above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to accompanying drawings. Accordingly, the skilled person in the art to which the present disclosure pertains may easily implement the technical idea of the present disclosure. A detailed description of a well-known technology relating to the present disclosure may be omitted if it unnecessarily obscures the gist of the present disclosure. Hereinafter, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, same reference numerals are used to refer to same or similar components.

[First embodiment]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a smart gate 1 disposed according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate 1 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a smart gate 1 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a smart gate 1 authenticates a user and opens an entrance door 20. The smart gate 1 blocks access for an unauthorized person. In addition, the smart gate 1 may authenticate the user with an authenticated code or authenticated body information and then open a storage portion 70 or the entrance door 20. In addition, as the smart gate 1 controls locking of the storage portion 70 after authenticating an outsider, the user may receive delivered goods 210 in a non-face-to-face manner.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, a first space (A) is defined in front of the smart gate 1 and a second space (B) is defined behind the smart gate 1. That is, the smart gate 1 partitions the first space (A) and the second space (B). In this case, the first space (A) may be a space accessible to outsiders and the second space (B) may be a space where user privacy needs be protected.

In addition, for the smart gate 1 according to the present disclosure, a security 110 including an authenticator 120 to authenticate a user is disposed on the entrance door 20 and may authenticate the user. In addition, the security 110 disposed on the entrance door 20 may include a first lock 140 which is a locking device to control locking of the entrance door 20 and a second lock 150 which is a locking device to control locking of the storage portion 70.

[Structure]

An entrance door 20 and a storage portion 70 may each be disposed in a structure 10 and a first space (A) and a second space (B) may be partitioned by the entrance door 20, the storage portion 70, and a security 110. The structure 10 may be the wall or a pillar of a building. The structure 10 provides a connection passage (C) to communicate the first space (A) with the second space (B).

According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, the structure 10 includes a first structure 11, a second structure 12, a third structure 13, and a fourth structure 14. The first structure 11 is disposed at a first side (i.e., the right side of FIG. 1) of the connection passage (C) and extends vertically. The second structure 12 is disposed at a second side of the connection passage (C) (i.e., the left side of FIG. 1) and extends vertically. The third structure 13 is disposed on the connection passage (C) and extends horizontally. The fourth structure 14 is disposed under the connection passage (C), extends horizontally, and connects the first structure 11 and the second structure 12. The first structure 11 and the second structure 12 may each be the wall or a pillar. The third structure 13 may be the ceiling or the wall. The fourth structure 14 may be the floor or the wall.

The third structure 13 is coupled to upper portions of the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 and may be integrated with the first structure 11 and the second structure 12. The fourth structure 14 may be coupled to lower portions of the first structure 11 and the second structure 12 and be integrated with the first structure 11 and the second structure 12. The first structure 11, the second structure 12, the third structure 13, and the fourth structure 14 may be components of a building and may be integrated with one another. For example, when the structure 10 is a reinforced-concrete structure building, at least one of the first structure 11, the second structure 12, the third structure 13, or the fourth structure 14 may be made of concrete. Alternatively, when the structure 10 is a wooden building, the at least one of the first structure 11, the second structure 12, the third structure 13, or the fourth structure 14 may be made of wood. Alternatively, when the structure 10 is a steel-frame structure building, the at least one of the first structure 11, the second structure 12, the third structure 13, or the fourth structure 14 may be made of steel.

Meanwhile, the smart gate 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure may be installed irrespective of the construction materials of the structure 10 or a method of manufacturing the structure 10.

[Entrance door]

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an entrance door 20 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing an entrance door 20 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the entrance door 20 may be variously modified within the technical idea of opening and closing a connection passage (C) in order for a user to enter and exit through the connection passage (C). The entrance door 20 is disposed between a first space (A) defined in front of a structure 10 and a second space (B) defined behind the structure 10. In addition, the entrance door 20 opens and closes the connection passage (C) to connect the first space (A) and the second space (B). The entrance door 20 may be operated in a sliding manner or about a hinge.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the entrance door 20 may include a door frame 30, a door body 40, and a handle 60.

The door frame 30 is coupled to the structure 10 and the connection passage (C) is defined at an inside of the door frame 30. The door frame 30 is disposed along an outer periphery of the door body 40 and rotatably supports the door body 40. The door frame 30 may have a rectangular frame shape. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the door frame 30 may include a first door frame 31, a second door frame 32, a third door frame 35, and a fourth door frame 36.

The first door frame 31 is provided at a position facing a first structure 11 and extends vertically. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first door frame 31 is a rectangular panel and is coupled in contact with an inner side of the first structure 11. The first door frame 31 is disposed at a first side of the connection passage (C) (i.e., on the right side of FIG. 2).

The second door frame 32 is provided at a position opposite to the first door frame 31 and extends vertically. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the second door frame 32 is a rectangular panel and is disposed in parallel to the first door frame 31. The second door frame 32 is disposed at a second side of the connection passage (C) (i.e., the left side of FIG. 2). The second door frame 32 is disposed between the door body 40 and the storage portion 70.

The third door frame 35 is provided at a position facing the third structure 13 and extends horizontally. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the third door frame 35 is a rectangular panel and is coupled in contact with a lower portion of the third structure 13. The third door frame 35 is disposed on the connection passage (C). In addition, the third door frame 35 connects an upper portion of the first door frame 31 to an upper portion of the second door frame 32.

The fourth door frame 36 is provided at a position facing the fourth structure 14 and extends horizontally. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth door frame 36 is a rectangular panel and is coupled in contact with the fourth structure 14. The fourth door frame 36 is disposed under the connection passage (C). In addition, the fourth door frame 36 connects a lower portion of the first door frame 31 to a lower portion of the second door frame 32. The fourth door frame 36 is disposed in parallel to the third door frame 35.

The first door frame 31, the second door frame 32, the third door frame 35, and the fourth door frame 36 are preferably made of steel for security.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the door body 40 is connected to the door frame 30 using a hinge and is rotated about the hinge to open and close the connection passage (C). The door body 40 is coupled to at least one of the first door frame 31 or the second door frame 32 using the hinge according to the opening manners.

At least one of the frames except for the frame coupled to the entrance door 20 using the hinge may be removed. According to the present embodiment, the at least one of the second door frame 32, the third door frame 35, or the fourth door frame 36 except for the first door frame 31 may be removed. In addition, the at least one of the first door frame 31, the third door frame 35, or the fourth door frame 36 is coupled to the structure 10. Advantageously, the first door frame 31, the third door frame 35, and the fourth door frame 36 are all coupled to the structure 10.

The third door frame 35 may include a through-hole 37. The through-hole 37 is defined opposite to a lower surface of the security 110 and is a hole for moving a first locking protrusion 141 of a first lock 140 of the security 110. In addition, when the position of the first lock 140 is changed, the position of the through-hole 37 may be changed accordingly.

The through-hole 37 is defined inside the third door frame 35 and extends in a horizontal longitudinal direction. A service cover 38 covers the through-hole 37 and is coupled to the third door frame 35. In addition, the service cover 38 includes a hole for moving the first locking protrusion 141 of the first lock 140.

The service cover 38 to cover the through-hole 37 may be assembled to the third door frame 35. The service cover 38 may be assembled by a fastening member and may be disassembled from the third door frame 35 as necessary. As the service cover 38 is flush with an inside of the third door frame 35 when the door body 40 is closed, the service cover 38 may be concealed when viewed from a first space (A).

In addition, when the position of the security 110 is changed, the position of the through-hole 37 for moving the first locking protrusion 141 at the door frame 30 facing the security 110 is changed. In this case, the position of the service cover 38 is also changed.

The door body 40 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being rotatably connected to the door frame 30 and opening and closing the connection passage (C). According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the door body 40 includes a first panel 41 disposed at the front and a second panel 45 disposed at the rear. In addition, the door body 40 may further include a third panel 50 and a door display 51 disposed between the first panel 41 and the second panel 45.

The first panel 41 includes a front portion 42 exposed to the first space (A) and a door side portion 43 that is bent from the front portion 42 toward the second space (B). In addition, the first panel 41 includes a first hand-hole 44 for inserting a handle 60.

The front portion 42 is preferably made of metal to improve security and fire prevention performance. The first panel 41 may be manufactured by bending a single plate. The front portion 42 may have a rectangular panel shape, and may be changed into various shapes as necessary.

The door side portion 43 is disposed along an edge of the front portion 42 and is bent from the front portion 42. The door side portion 43 may be rotatably disposed on the door frame 30. Alternatively, various modifications may be made, for example, the second panel 45 may be coupled to the door frame 30 or may be connected to the door frame 30 using a hinge.

The handle 60 is assembled to the first hand-hole 44 defined at the front portion 42. The handle 60 may be inserted into the first hand-hole 44 to be flush with the front portion 42 and may protrude forward from the front portion 42. If the handle 60 is flush with the front portion 42, the handle 60 may protrude outward from the front portion 42 after user authentication is completed.

The second panel 45 faces the first panel 41 and has a vertical shape. An edge of the first panel 41 is coupled to an edge of the second panel 45 and an inside portion of the first panel 41 is spaced apart from an inside portion of the second panel 45 to define a door inner space 52.

A third panel 50 is disposed in a door inner space 52, and a door display 51 is coupled to the third panel 50. When the door display 51 is disposed in the door inner space 52, some of the second panel 45 may be made of a transparent material.

The third panel 50 is assembled to at least one of the first panel 41 or the second panel 45. The third panel 50 supports the door display 51 and may be used to hide various cables 195 connected to the door display 51.

The door display 51 faces a second space (B). In one embodiment, the door display 51 displays information toward the second space (B). The door display 51 may be inserted into a mounting hole of the third panel 50, and the door display 51 may be disposed on a rear surface of the third panel 50 as necessary.

The door display 51 is disposed on the rear surface of the third panel 50 to provide information to the user located in the second space (B) through the transparent second panel 45.

In one embodiment, the door display 51 is disposed on the third panel 50. In another embodiment, the door display 51 may be disposed directly on the second panel 45.

In one embodiment, the second panel 45 includes a transmission panel 46 facing the door display 51 and made of a light-transmitting material and a fixed panel 47 coupled to the transmission panel 46. The fixing panel 47 may be flush with the transmission panel 46.

The handle 60 is disposed at the door body 40. The handle 60 may be flush with the door body 40 and may protrude outward from the door body 40 as necessary. The handle 60 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being coupled to the door body 40 and gripped by a user to facilitate movement thereof. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle 60 includes a first handle 61 that protrudes from the door body 40 toward the first space (A), a second space that protrudes from the door body 40 toward the second space (B), and a handle driving device (not shown) configured to selectively move at least one of the first handle 61 or the second handle 62.

The first handle 61 is flush with the first panel 41 and may be accommodated in the first panel 41. The first handle 61 may be inserted into the first hand-hole 44 and be flush with the front portion 42 of the first panel 41.

The second handle 62 may be flush with the second panel 45 and be accommodated in the second panel 45. The second handle 62 may be inserted into the second hand-hole 48 and may be flush with the fixing panel 47 of the second panel 45. The second hand-hole 48 may be defined at the fixing panel 47.

The first handle 61 is flush with the first panel 41 of the door body 40, and when the first handle 61 is used, the first handle 61 protrudes outward from the first panel 41. The second handle 62 is flush with the second panel 45 of the door body 40, and when the second handle 62 is used, the second handle 62 protrudes outward from the front panel 45.

[Storage portion]

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a storage portion 70 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 8, the storage portion 70 is disposed at one side of an entrance door 20.

The storage portion 70 may be disposed on the left side (see FIG. 2) of the entrance door 20, and as necessary, the storage portion 70 may be disposed on at least one of a right side, an upper side, a lower side, a front side, or a rear side of the entrance door 20. In addition, the storage portion 70 may be variously modified within the technical idea of including an inner space to store delivered goods 210 and a storage door to open and close the inner space. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the storage portion 70 may include a plurality of spaces to store the delivered goods 210. In addition, various modifications may be made, for example, clothing and fresh food may be stored in the storage portion 70. The storage portion 70 is disposed side by side with the entrance door 20. In addition, the storage portion 70 may be disposed at a boundary between a first space (A) and a second space (B) together with the entrance door 20.

A user may store goods in the storage portion 70 in an outside space which is the first space (A) and take out the stored goods in an indoor space which is the second space (B). In this case, the user may receive the delivery goods 210 in a non-face-to-face manner, thereby improving security. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the storage portion 70 defines two inner spaces and includes two storage doors to open and close the inner spaces. The storage portion 70 may include a first storage portion 80 and a second storage portion 90.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner space includes a first inner space 82 defined at an inner portion of the first storage portion 80 and a second inner space 92 defined at an inner portion of the second storage portion 90. In addition, the storage door according to the first embodiment includes a first storage door 85 of the first storage portion 80 and a second storage door 95 of the second storage portion 90.

In addition, the first storage portion 80 may be used as a refrigerated storage portion and the second storage portion 90 may be used as a delivery box. In this case, delivered goods 210 requiring refrigeration including fresh food are stored in the first storage 80. In addition, general delivery goods 210 that do not require refrigeration may be stored in the second storage portion 90.

[First storage portion]

A first storage portion 80 may store delivered goods 210 at room temperature or a low temperature. In addition, the first storage portion 80 may be disposed at one side of a security 110 (i.e., the left side of FIG. 8), and is disposed side by side with the entrance door 20. A right side of the first storage portion 80 may be provided at a position facing the left side of the entrance door 20 and an additional structure 10 may be disposed between the first storage portion 80 and the entrance door 20. In addition, the right side of the first storage portion 80 may be provided at a position facing the left side of the security 110.

In the present disclosure, the first storage portion 80 is used for refrigeration or freezing and the second storage portion 90 is used for room-temperature storage. However, as necessary, various modifications may be made, for example, the second storage portion 90 may be used for the refrigeration or the freezing and the first storage portion 80 may be used for room-temperature storage.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first storage portion 80 may be used for temporary storage and accommodation of the delivery goods 210 requiring temperature control. In this example, a temperature control component may be disposed in the first storage portion 80.

For example, a thermoelectric module configured to provide cooling or heating may be disposed in the first storage portion 80. When the thermoelectric module is disposed, cool air and warm air may be provided as necessary by controlling a current applied to the thermoelectric module.

In addition, when the first storage portion 80 is used for refrigeration or freezing, components of the refrigerator may be disposed in the first storage portion 80. When the components of the refrigerator are disposed, a compressor to compress refrigerant, a condenser to exchange heat between the compressed refrigerant and outside air, an expansion valve to expand the condensed refrigerant, and an evaporator to exchange heat between air in the first inner space 82 and the expanded refrigerant may each be disposed in the first storage portion 80. Alternatively, various modifications may be made, for example, the main components of the refrigerator are disposed at the outside of the first storage portion 80 and only the evaporator may be disposed at an inside of the first main body 81.

Alternatively, when the thermoelectric module or a refrigeration cycle is used to adjust an air temperature of the first storage portion 80, an insulating material is disposed on the first main body 81 and a packing member may be disposed at peripheries of the first door 83 and the first storage door 85 to block air movement.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first storage portion 80 may include a first main body 81, a first door 83, a first storage door 85, and a first door lock 84.

The first main body 81 may be variously modified within the technical idea of providing the first inner space 82 to store the delivered goods 210. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first main body 81 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. A first storage door 85 is disposed at a front side of the first main body 81 facing the first space (A) and the first door 83 is disposed at a side surface or a rear surface of the first main body 81 facing the second space (B).

The first door 83 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being disposed on the side surface or the rear surface of the first main body 81 facing the second space (B) and opening and closing the first inner space 82.

In addition, the first storage door 85 opens and closes the front surface of the first main body 81 facing the first space (A). In addition, the first storage door 85 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being locked and unlocked by an operation of a second lock 150 of the security 110.

The first storage door 85 is a door used by a user located in the first space (A) and the first door 83 is a door used by a user located in the second space (B). The first storage door 85 and the first door 83 are operated by a hinge, and as necessary, the first storage door 85 and the first door 83 are operated in various operating manners including a sliding manner to open and close the first inner space 82.

In addition, the first door lock 84 is disposed at the first main body 81 to restrict the movement of the first door 83, and as necessary, the first door lock 84 may also be disposed in the other structure 10 facing the first door 83.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first storage portion 80 is disposed at a side portion of the security 110. An upper portion of the security 110 may be flush with an upper portion of the first storage portion 80. The first storage portion 80 may be defined at the side surface of the security 110.

[Second storage portion]

A second storage portion 90 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being disposed under a first storage portion 80 and storing delivered goods 210 at room temperature or a low temperature. The second storage portion 90 is disposed at a side surface of an entrance door 20 and is disposed side by side with the entrance door 20. The second storage portion 90 may be provided at a side surface of a lower portion of the entrance door 20, and an additional member may be disposed between the second storage portion 90 and the entrance door 20.

In one embodiment, as the second storage portion 90 is used for temporary storage and accommodation of the delivery goods 210 that do not require temperature control, a temperature control component is not disposed in the second storage portion 90.

According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, the second storage portion 90 may include a second main body 91, a second door 93, a second storage door 95, and a second door lock 94.

The second main body 91 may be variously modified within the technical idea of providing a second inner space 92 to store the delivered goods 210. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the second main body 91 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The second storage door 95 is disposed on a front surface of the second main body 91 facing a first space (A) and the second door 93 is disposed on a side surface a rear surface of the second main body 91 facing a second space (B). The first main body 81 may be integrated with the second main body 91, and as necessary, various operating manners may be used, for example, the first main body 81 and the second main body 91 are manufactured separately and coupled to each other.

The second door 93 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being disposed at least one of the side surface or the rear surface of the second main body 91 facing the second space (B) and opening and closing the second inner space 92.

In addition, the second storage door 95 opens and closes the front surface of the second main body 91 facing the first space (A). In addition, a second storage door lock 96 may be disposed at the second main body 91 to restrict movement of the second storage door 95. As necessary, various modifications may be made, for example, the second storage door lock 96 may be disposed at the second storage door 95.

The second storage door 95 is a door used by a user located in the first space (A) and the second door 93 is a door used by a user located in the second space (B). The second storage door 95 and the second door 93 are operated using hinges, and as necessary, the second storage door 95 and the second door 93 are operated in various opening manners including a sliding manner to open and close the second inner space 92.

In addition, the second door lock 94 is disposed at the second main body 91 to restrict the movement of the second door 93, and as necessary, the second door lock 94 may also be disposed in other structure 10 facing the second door 93.

Meanwhile, a first door lock 84 may be disposed on the inner surface of the first door 83 to restrict movement of the first door 83. When the first door lock 84 is disposed on the inner surface of the first door 83, a hook hang on the first door lock 84 is disposed at the first main body 81.

In addition, the second door lock 94 may be disposed on the inner surface of the second door 93 to restrict the movement of the second door 93. When the second door lock 94 is disposed on the inner surface of the second door 93, a hook hang on the second door lock 94 is disposed at the second main body 91.

In addition, a second storage door lock 96 may be disposed on an inner surface of the second storage door 95 to restrict movement of the second storage door 95. When the second storage door lock 96 is disposed on the inner surface of the second storage door 95, a hook hang on the second storage door lock 96 is disposed on the second main body 91.

[Security]

FIG. 6 is a front exploded perspective view showing a security 110 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a rear exploded perspective view showing a security 110 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 6, and 7, the security 110 may be coupled to at least one of an entrance door 20, a storage portion 70, a locking pillar 200, or a structure 10. In addition, the security 110 may be disposed on the entrance door 20. The security 110 is disposed on the entrance door 20 and has a lower surface facing an upper surface of the entrance door 20. In addition, the security 110 may be disposed at a side of the storage portion 70 and has a side surface facing a side surface of the storage door 70.

The security 110 may include at least one of an authenticator 120 to authenticate a user, a first lock 140 to restrict movement of the entrance door 20, or a second lock 150 to restrict movement of a storage door. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 110 may include the authenticator 120, the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and a housing 160.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 110 is disposed on the entrance door 20. In addition, the security 110 may authenticate a user located in a first space (A) and control locking and unlocking of each of the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70.

The housing 160 defines an appearance of the security 110. The housing 160 defines a space to accommodate the authenticator 120, the first lock 140, and the second lock 150. The housing 160 may be made of a high-strength metal to prevent intrusion of outsiders. The housing 160 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure is made of steel.

An upper portion of the housing 160 may be coupled to the door frame 30 and a side surface of the housing 160 may be coupled to an outer portion of the storage portion 70. The fastening position between the housing 160 and the door frame 30 is concealed from the first space (A) to block disassembly by the outsiders and the housing 160 and the door frame 30 may be coupled by welding or a rivet. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing 160 includes a first security panel 170, a second security panel 180, and a cover member 190.

The authenticator 120, the first lock 140, and the second lock 150 are each disposed on a first security panel 170. A cover member 190 is disposed on a front surface of the first security panel 170 and a second security panel 180 is disposed on a rear surface of the first security panel 170. The first security panel 170 may have various shapes such that the authenticator 120, the first lock 140, and the second lock 150 are stably disposed on the first security panel 170.

As the first lock 140 and the second lock 150 are each disposed between the first security panel 170 and the second security panel 180, the first lock 140 and the second lock 150 may be concealed from the first space (A). In addition, the authenticator 120 disposed between the first security panel 170 and the cover member 190 is also concealed by the cover member 190.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first security panel 170 is manufactured by bending a plate. In another embodiment, the security 110 may also be manufactured by casting, injection molding, or press processing. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first security panel 170 may include a first panel body 171, a second panel body 172, a third panel body 174, a mounting guide protrusion 175, and a wire hole 176.

The second panel body 172 extends from the first panel body 171, and a third panel body 174 extends from the second panel body 172.first panel body 171second panel body 172third panel body 174 In addition, the first panel body 171 and the third panel body 174 are flush with each other, the second panel body 172 defines a fixing groove 173concaved fixing groove 173 and protrudes toward the second security panel 180.

The first panel body 171 may support the cover member 190 and may be flush with the third panel body 174.

The second panel body 172 has a first side defining a stepped portion with the first panel body 171 and a second side defining a stepped portion with the third panel body 174 and has a curved shape. The second panel body 172 is curved in a U-shape, and the authenticator 120 is disposed in the fixing groove 173 defined at an inside of the second panel body 172.

The fixing groove 173 is concaved from the front side to the rear side. The authenticator 120 may be inserted into the fixing groove 173 and be supported by the second panel body 172.

The authenticator 120 is disposed in the fixing groove 173 defined toward the first space (A) with respect to the first security panel 170, and the first lock 140 and the second lock 150 are each disposed on a rear surface of the first security panel 170 facing the second space (B). The first lock 140 and the second lock 150 may each be disposed on the rear surface of the first panel body 171. In addition, the first lock 140 may be disposed on a rear surface of the third panel body 174. A plurality of first locks 140 may be provided and may be disposed on rear surfaces of the first panel body 171 and the third panel body 174.

At least one of an upper surface or a lower surface of the second panel body 172 to place the authenticator 120 may be opened to replace or repair the authenticator 120 through the opening defined at a side surface of the second panel body 172.

The first lock 140 and the second lock 150 may be disposed on the rear surfaces of the first panel body 171 and the third panel body 174, and side surfaces of the first panel body 171 and the third panel body 174 may be opened for maintenance of the first lock 140 and the second lock 150.

A mounting guide protrusion 175 extends rearward from the first panel body 171 and the third panel body 174 and restricts the movement of the first lock 140 and the second lock 150 to stably place the first lock 140 and the second lock 150. According to the present disclosure, the mounting guide protrusion 175 that protrudes outward from the first panel body 171 is defined by cutting and bending a portion of the first panel body 171third panel body 174. In addition, the mounting guide protrusion 175 that protrudes outward from the first panel body 171 may be defined by cutting and bending a portion of the third panel body 174first panel body 171third panel body 174.

In addition, wire holes 176 are defined at both sides of the second panel body 172 facing the authenticator 120. In this case, as a cable 195 connects the authenticator 120, the first lock 140, and the second lock 150 through the wire holes 176, a wire length of the cable 195 may be shortened. That is, the cables 195 pass through the wire holes 176, thereby minimizing the length of the cable 195.

A plurality of cables 195 are disposed to control the first lock 140 and the second lock 150 by the authenticator 120. The cable 195 is disposed through the wire hole and transmits a control signal from the authenticator 120 to each of the first lock 140 and the second lock 150.

The second security panel 180 is disposed on a rear surface of the first security panel 170 and is provided at a position facing each of the first lock 140 and the second lock 150. A first security panel 170, the authenticator 120, the first lock 140, and the second lock 150 are each disposed inside the second security panel 180. In addition, the opening defined at the inlet of the first security panel 170 is covered by the cover member 190.

The cover member 190 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being disposed on a front surface of the first security panel 170 and facing the authenticator 120. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover member 190 is made of a light-transmitting material. In addition, tempered glass or double junction glass (laminated glass) may be used as an example of the cover member 190.

The authenticator 120 is disposed inside the housing 160. The authenticator 120 is disposed inside the housing 160 facing the first space (A). The authenticator 120 is a device to determine an outsider as an authorized user. The authenticator 120 may selectively open and close at least one of the entrance door 20, the first storage door 85, or the second storage door 95 of the storage portion 70.

The authenticator 120 determines the registered user and opens and closes the entrance door 20, thereby improving security. In addition, the authenticator 120 may selectively open and close the storage portion 70. If a person is an unregistered person, the authenticator 120 may open the storage portion 70 based on an authenticated code and automatically close the storage portion 70 after a predetermined time period.

If the unregistered user has an authenticated code (e.g., a barcode, a quick response (QR) code, and the like) for delivery service or delivery of goods, the authenticator 120 may check the authenticated code and open the first storage door 85 or the second storage door 95 of the storage portion 70.

According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, the authenticator 120 may include at least one of a camera 130, a microphone 122, a speaker 123, a display 124, a light emitting member 125, an illumination sensor 126, a case 121, or a proximity sensor 127. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the case 121 may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape and may be changed into various shapes as necessary.

The camera 130 captures a user located in the first space (A). A plurality of cameras 130 may be disposed. In the present embodiment, the camera 130 includes an external call image camera 131, a vein authentication camera 132 for vein authentication, and a face recognition camera 133 for facial authentication.

The microphone 122 receives voice of a user located at the front and the speaker 123 generates sound.

In addition, the display 124 outputs an image toward the first space (A) or the second space (B). The display 124 is disposed at the case 121 and toward the first space (A). Information output on the display 124 may be identified in the first space (A) or the second space (B).

The light emitting member 125 transmits light toward the front. The light emitting member 125 surrounds the image camera 131, the vein authentication camera 132, and the face recognition camera 133. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the light emitting member 125 provides the light toward the first space (A) to facilitate accurate execution of the operations of the vein authentication camera 132 and the face recognition camera 133. The light emitting member 125 may emit the light, provide the light to the first space (A), and provide the light to each of the image camera, the vein authentication camera, the face recognition camera 133, and the illumination sensor 126. Therefore, when the illumination is low, a recognition rate of the camera 130 may be improved.

The illumination sensor 126 is a sensor to measure illumination. A controller may operate the light emitting member 125 based on a value detected by the illumination sensor 126.

Based on the value detected by the proximity sensor 127 disposed in the housing 160, the controller may operate at least one of the display 124, the camera 130, the light emitting member 125, the illumination sensor 126, the proximity sensor 127, the microphone 122, or the speaker 123.

Meanwhile, when the first storage door 85 is open, the authenticator 120 maintains the first door 83 in a locked state to prevent external intrusion. In addition, even when the second storage door 95 is open, the authenticator 120 maintains the second door 93 in a locked state. Therefore, when the first storage door 85 or the second storage door 95 is opened, it is possible to prevent an outsider from entering the second space (B) through the inside of the storage portion 70.

The first lock 140 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being operated based on an authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and being engaged with the entrance door 20 to restrict the movement of the entrance door 20. The first lock 140 is disposed inside the security 110. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first lock 140 is disposed between the first security panel 170 and the second security panel 180.

The first locking protrusion 141 that protrudes from the first lock 140 is moved vertically and is inserted into the door body 40 of the entrance door 20. The first lock 140 is engaged to lock or unlock the door body 40. The locking operation of the door body is described below in more detail. The first locking protrusion 141 that is moved downward by the operation of the first lock 140 is moved downward from the third door frame 50 through a hole of the service cover 38. In addition, the first locking protrusion 141 is inserted into a groove defined at an upper surface of the door body 40 to restrict the movement of the door body 40. The door body 40 is unlocked based on an upward movement of the first locking protrusion 141.

A plurality of first locks 140 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided. In addition, the first locks 140 may be operated simultaneously and be engaged to lock or unlock the door body 40 of the entrance door 20. Two first locks 140 are disposed horizontally inside the security 110. The two first locks 140 are operated together based on a control signal of a controller provided in the authenticator 120. The plurality of first locks 140 lock the door body 40, thereby improving security.

The second lock 150 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being operated based on the authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and being engaged with the storage portion 70 to restrict the movement of the first storage door 85 of the storage 70. The second lock 150 is disposed inside the security. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the second lock 150 is disposed between the first security panel 170 and the second security panel 180. The second lock 150 is engaged with the storage door to restrict the movement of the storage door. The storage door may include a first storage door 85 of the first storage portion 80 and a second storage door 95 of the second storage portion 90.

A second locking protrusion 151 that protrudes from the second lock 150 is moved horizontally and is inserted into a side surface of the first storage door 85. Therefore, the second lock 150 is operated based on the authentication signal of the authenticator 12 and is engaged to lock or unlock the first storage door 85.

[Operation in the first embodiment]

When a user is located in front of an entrance door 20 to move to a second space (B) through the entrance door 20, an authenticator 120 is operated to authenticate the user. A camera 130 of the authenticator 120 is operated to perform user authentication. Alternatively, the user is authenticated based on additional body information recognition, password input, or a QR code authentication.

After the authentication is completed by the authenticator 120, the locking of the entrance door 20 is automatically unlocked. A control signal of the authenticator 120 is transmitted to a plurality of first locks 140 to unlock the entrance door 20. In addition, as a first handle 61 protrudes forward from the door body 40, the user grips the first handle 61, moves the door body 40, and then moves toward the second space (B).

When a delivery man or an external user delivers delivered goods 210, the delivery man or the external user receives temporary user authentication from the authenticator 120. The authenticator 120 may authenticate the user using the entrance door 20 and the user using the storage portion 70.

The authenticator 120 opens the first storage door 85 or the second storage door 95 according to types of the delivered goods 210. The second lock 150 receives the control signal of the authenticator 120 to unlock the locking of the first storage door 85. In addition, the second storage door lock 96 receives the control signal of the authenticator 120 to unlock the locking of the second storage door 95.

Meanwhile, as the control signal of the authenticator 120 is also transmitted to each of the first door lock 84 and the second door lock 94, the first door 83 and the second door 93 may also be automatically opened and closed.

[Second Embodiment]

Hereinafter, a smart gate 2 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure is described with reference to the drawings. For convenience of explanation, components including the same configuration and operation as those of the first embodiment of the present disclosure are referred to by the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a smart gate 2 disposed according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate 2 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a front view showing a smart gate 2 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, for the smart gate 2 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, a locking pillar 200 is disposed at a rear side of at least one of a entrance door 20 or a storage 70. In addition, a security 111 is disposed on the entrance door 20.

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 111 includes an authenticator 120 configured to authenticate a user, a first lock 140 configured to control locking of a door body 40, and a second lock 150 configured to control locking of a first storage door 85.

According to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 111 may include the authenticator 120, the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and a housing 160. The housing 160 includes a first security panel 170, a second security panel 180, and a cover member 190. In addition, the first security panel 170 may include a first panel body 171, a second panel body 172, a third panel body 174, a mounting guide protrusion 175, and a wire hole 176.

The second panel body 172 extends from the first panel body 171, and the third panel body 174 extends from the second panel body 172. In addition, the first panel body 171 and the third panel body 174 are flush with each other, the second panel body 172 includes a concaved fixing groove 173 and protrudes toward the second security panel 180.

The first panel body 171 may support the cover member 190 and be flush with the third panel body 174.

The second panel body 172 has a first side defining a stepped portion with the first panel body 171 and a second side defining a stepped portion with the third panel body 174 and is bent. The second panel body 172 is bent in a U-shape, and an authenticator 120 is disposed in the fixing groove 173 defined at an inside portion of the second panel body 172.

The fixing groove 173 is concaved from the front side to the rear side. The authenticator 120 may be inserted into the fixing groove 173 and may be supported by the second panel body 172.

The authenticator 120 is disposed in the fixing groove 173 facing the first space (A) with respect to the first security panel 170, and the first lock 140 and the second lock 150 are each disposed on a rear surface of the first security panel 170 facing the second space (B).

At least one of a left surface or a right surface of the second panel body 172 on which the authenticator 120 is placed may be opened. Therefore, the authenticator 120 may be replaced or repaired through the opening defined at the side portion of the second panel body 172.

A first lock 140 and a second lock 150 may each be disposed on the rear surface of the third panel body 174 and the side surface of the third panel body 174 may be opened for maintenance of the first lock 140 and the second lock 150.

A mounting guide protrusion 175 extends rearward from the third panel body 174 and restricts the movement of the first lock 140 and the second lock 150 to stably place the first lock 140 and the second lock 150.

In addition, wire holes 176 are disposed at side surfaces of the second panel body 172 facing the authenticator 120. A cable 195 connects the authenticator 120, the first lock 140, and the second lock 150 through the through-holes 176, thereby shortening a wire length of the cable 195. That is, the cables 195 pass through the wire holes 176, thereby minimizing the length of the cable 195.

The storage portion 70 and the entrance door 20 are locked by the security 111 and the locking pillar 200. The security 111 disposed on the entrance door 20 may authenticate a user and control the locking of the door body and the locking of the first storage door.

Detailed configurations of the entrance door 20, the storage portion 70, and the security 111 are described in the first embodiment of the present disclosure, and a detailed description thereof is omitted. The authenticator 120 of the security 111 may perform user authentication and then control the locking and the unlocking of each of the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and a lock 202 of the locking pillar 200.

According to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the entrance door 20, the storage portion 70, and the security 111 are each disposed in a structure 10 located between a first space (A) and a second space (B). In addition, the locking pillar 200 is concealed by the entrance door 20 and the storage 70 when viewed from the first space (A), thereby improving security.

[Locking pillar]

According to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, a locking pillar 200 is disposed at a boundary between an entrance door 20 and a storage portion 70 and extends vertically. In addition, the locking pillar 200 locks or unlocks each of the entrance door 20 and the storage 70. The locking pillar 200 includes a pillar 201 provided at a position facing the boundary between the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70 and that extends vertically and a lock 202 coupled to the pillar 201 and engaged to lock or unlock each of the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70.

The pillar 201 is provided at the position facing the boundary between the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70 and extends vertically. The entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70 are each disposed at a front surface of the pillar 201, and the pillar 201 is concealed when viewed from a first space (A), thereby improving the security.

The lock 202 may include a front door lock 206 engaged with the entrance door 20 to control locking and unlocking of the entrance door 20 and a storage lock 203 engaged with a door of the storage portion 70 to control locking or unlocking of the storage portion 70.

The storage lock 203 may include a fourth lock 204 configured to control locking and unlocking of the second storage door 95. In addition, the front door lock 206 may include a third lock 207 configured to restrict movement of the door body 40 of the entrance door 20.

The third lock 207 and the fourth lock 204 are each disposed along the pillar 201. The third lock 207 is disposed on a rear surface of the door body 40 and is engaged with the door body 40 to restrict the movement of the door body 40.

According to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of third locks 207 and a plurality of fourth locks 204 are provided to improve security. In addition, the fourth lock 204 may be disposed below the third lock 207.

When the third lock 207 is coupled to the pillar 201 disposed at the rear of the door body 40, a hook hang on the third lock 207 is disposed at the rear of the door body 40. In this case, the hook that protrudes rearward from the door body 40 may be coupled to the third lock 207 by the rotation of the door body 40. In addition, the third lock 207 may be operated based on a control signal of the authenticator 120 to automatically unlock the door body 40 of the entrance door 20.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a storage portion 70 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 12, locking and unlocking of a first storage door 85 of a storage portion 70 is controlled by a second lock 150 of a security 111. In addition, a second storage door 95 is locked or unlocked by a fourth lock 204.

For this reason, an additional locking device to control locking of the first storage door 85 is not disposed in the first storage portion 80. In addition, an additional locking device to control locking of the second storage door 95 is not also disposed in the second storage portion 90.

[Operation in the second embodiment]

When a user is located in front of an entrance door 20 to move from a first space (A) to a second space (B) through the entrance door 20, an authenticator 120 is operated to perform user authentication. When the authentication is completed by the authenticator 120, a front door lock 206 is operated to automatically unlock the entrance door 20.

A control signal is transmitted from the authenticator 120 to each of a first lock and a third lock to unlock the entrance door 20. In addition, as a first handle 61 protrudes forward from the door body 40, the user grips the first handle 61 to move the door body 40 and then moves toward the second space (B).

When a delivery man or an external user delivers delivered goods 210, the delivery man or the external user receives temporary user authentication. The authenticator 120 may authenticate a user using the entrance door 20 and a user using the storage portion 70.

The authenticator 120 opens the first storage door 85 or the second storage door 95 according to types of delivered goods 210. The second lock receives the control signal from the authenticator 120 to unlock the first storage door 85. In addition, the fourth lock receives the control signal from the authenticator 120 to unlock the second storage door 95.

[Third embodiment]

Hereinafter, a smart gate 3 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure is described with reference to drawings. For convenience of explanation, components including the same configuration and operation as those of the first embodiment of the present disclosure are referred to by the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a smart gate 3 disposed according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate 3 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a front view showing a smart gate 3 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, for the smart gate 3 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, a security 112 including an authenticator 120 to authenticate a user is disposed under the entrance door 20 and authenticates a user. In addition, the security 112 disposed under the entrance door 20 may include at least one of the authenticator 120, a fifth lock 145, or a sixth lock 155. According to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 112 includes the authenticator 120, the fifth lock 145, and the sixth lock 155.

The fifth lock 145 is operated vertically based on an authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and is engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door 20. The sixth lock 155 is operated horizontally based on the authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and is engaged with the second storage door 95 to restrict the movement of the second storage door 95.

The configurations of a structure 10, the entrance door 20, and the storage portion 70 are similar or identical to those in the first embodiment of the present disclosure, so a detailed description thereof is omitted. In addition, a first space (A) and a second space (B) may be partitioned by the entrance door 20, the storage portion 70, and the security 111.

[Storage portion]

A first storage door lock 86 may be disposed in a first storage80 to control locking of a first storage door 85. The first storage door lock 86 may be operated based on a control signal of an authenticator 120. The first storage door lock 86 is coupled to a first main body 81 and is engaged to lock or unlock the first storage door 85.

A second storage portion 90 may be disposed under the first storage portion 80 and be provided at a position facing a sixth lock 155. In addition, the second storage portion 90 may include a second storage door 95 to open and close a front surface of the second main body 91 facing the first space (A) and locked and unlocked by the operation of the sixth lock 155.

[Security]

A security 112 may be coupled to at least one of an entrance door 20, a storage portion 70, or a structure 10. In addition, the security 112 may be disposed under the entrance door 20. The security 112 may be disposed under the entrance door 20 and have an upper surface facing a lower surface of the entrance door 20.

The security 111 may include at least one of an authenticator 120 to authenticate a user, a fifth lock 145 configured to restrict movement of the entrance door 20, or a sixth lock 155 configured to restrict movement of the storage door. According to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 111 may include the authenticator 120, the fifth lock 145, and the sixth lock 155.

According to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 111 is disposed under the entrance door 20. In addition, the security 111 authenticates the user located in a first space (A) and controls locking and unlocking of each of the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70.

As the authenticator and the housing of the security 111 are similar or identical to those of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

The fifth lock 145 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being operated based on an authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and being engaged with the entrance door 20 to restrict the movement of the entrance door 20. The fifth lock 145 is disposed inside the security 111.

A fifth locking protrusion 146 that protrudes from the fifth lock 145 is moved vertically and inserted into a door body 40 of the entrance door 20. In this example, the fifth lock 145 is engaged to lock or unlock the door body 40. The locking operation of the door body 40 is described in more detail. The fifth locking protrusion 146 is moved upward a fourth door frame 36 based on the operation of the fifth lock 145. In addition, the fifth locking protrusion 146 is inserted into a groove defined at a lower surface of the door body 40 to restrict the movement of the door body 40. The locking of the door body 40 is unlocked based on a downward movement of the fifth locking protrusion 146.

The sixth lock 155 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being operated based on the authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and being engaged with the storage portion 70 to restrict the movement of the second storage door 95 of the storage portion 70. The sixth lock 155 is disposed inside the secure 111.

A sixth locking protrusion 156 that protrudes from the sixth lock 155 is moved horizontally and is inserted into a side surface of the second storage door 95. The sixth lock 155 is operated based on the authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and is engaged to lock or unlock the second storage door 95.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing opened doors of a storage portion 70 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[Fourth embodiment]

Hereinafter, a smart gate 4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is described with reference to drawings. For convenience of explanation, components including the same configuration and operation as those in the second embodiment of the present disclosure are referred to by the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a smart gate 4 disposed according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate 4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a front view showing a smart gate 4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, for the smart gate 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, a locking pillar 200 is disposed at a rear side of at least one of an entrance door 20 or a storage portion 70. In addition, a security 113 is disposed under the entrance door 20.

According to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 113 includes an authenticator 120 to authenticate a user, a fifth lock 145 to control locking of a door body 40, and a sixth lock 155 to control locking of a second storage door 95. As the configurations of the security 113 including the fifth lock 145 and the sixth lock 155 are similar or identical to those of the security 113 in the second embodiment of the present disclosure, a detailed description of the security 113 is omitted.

Meanwhile, the storage portion 70 and the entrance door 20 are locked by the security 113 and the locking pillar 200. The security 113 disposed under the entrance door 20 may authenticate a user and control locking of the door body and locking of the second storage door.

The authenticator 120 of the security 113 may perform the user authentication, and then control locking and unlocking operations of the fifth lock 145, the sixth lock 155, a lock 202 of the locking pillar 200.

According to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, the entrance door 20, the storage portion 70, and the security 113 are disposed in a structure 10 located between a first space (A) and a second space (B). In addition, the locking pillar 200 is concealed by the entrance door 20 and the storage 70 when viewed from the first space (A), thereby improving security.

[Locking pillar]

According to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, a locking pillar 200 is disposed at a boundary between an entrance door 20 and a storage portion 70 and extends vertically. Further, the locking pillar 200 locks or unlocks each of the entrance door 20 and the storage 70. The locking pillar 200 includes a pillar 201 provided at the position facing the boundary between the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70 and that extends vertically and a lock 202 coupled to the pillar 201 and engaged to lock or unlock each of the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70.

The pillar 201 faces the boundary between the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70 and is disposed at a rear side of the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70. The pillar 201 may include a square tube-shaped pillar.

The lock 202 may include at least one of a seventh lock 208 to restrict movement of the entrance door 20 or an eighth lock 205 to restrict movement of the first storage door 85. The lock 202 includes a storage lock 203 and a front door lock 206, the storage lock 203 includes an eighth lock 205, and the front door lock 206 includes a seventh lock 208. In addition, the seventh lock 208 and the eighth lock 205 may each be disposed along the pillar 201.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing opened doors of a storage portion 70 according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 20, locking and unlocking of a first storage door 85 of a storage portion 70 is controlled by an eighth lock 205. In addition, a second storage door 95 is locked or unlocked by a sixth lock 155.

Therefore, an additional locking device to control the locking of the first storage door 85 is not disposed in a first storage portion 80. In addition, an additional locking device to control the locking of the second storage door 95 is not also disposed in a second storage portion 90.

[Operation in fourth embodiment]

When a user is located in front of an entrance door 20 to move from a first space (A) to a second space (B) through the entrance door 20, an authenticator 120 is operated to perform user authentication. After the authentication is completed by the authenticator 120, a front door lock 206 is operated to automatically unlock the entrance door 20.

A control signal is transmitted from the authenticator 120 to each of a fifth lock 145 amd a seventh lock to unlock the entrance door 20. In addition, as a first handle 61 protrudes forward from the door body 40, the user grips the first handle 61 to move the door body 40 and then moves toward the second space (B).

The authenticator 120 opens the first storage door 85 or the second storage door 95 according to types of the delivered goods 210. An eighth lock receives a control signal from the authenticator 120 to unlock the first storage door 85. In addition, a sixth lock 155 receives the control signal from the authenticator 120 to unlock the second storage door 95.

Although the present disclosure has been described as described above with reference to exemplary drawings, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, and various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present disclosure. Further, even if working effects obtained based on configurations of the present disclosure are not explicitly described in the description of embodiments of the present disclosure, effects predictable based on the corresponding configuration have to be recognized.

Claims

A smart gate, comprising:

an entrance door disposed between a first space defined in front of a structure and a second space defined behind the structure and configured to open and close a passage connecting the first space and the second space;

a storage portion disposed at one side of the entrance door and comprising an inner space configured to store delivered goods and a storage door configured to open and close the inner space; and

a security disposed on the entrance door and comprising at least one of an authenticator configured to authenticate a user, a first lock configured to restrict movement of the entrance door, or a second lock configured to restrict movement of the storage door.
The smart gate of claim 1, wherein the security comprises the authenticator, the first lock, and the second lock.
The smart gate of claim 2, wherein the authenticator comprises at least one of a camera configured to capture a user located in the first space, a microphone configured to receive voice of the user located in the first space, a speaker configured to generate sound, a display configured to output an image toward the second space, a light emitting member configured to transmit light toward the first space, or an illumination sensor configured to measure illumination.
The smart gate of claim 2, wherein the security comprises:

a first security panel configured to place the authenticator, the first lock, and the second lock;

a cover member disposed on a front surface of the first security panel; and

a second security panel disposed on a rear surface of the first security panel.
The smart gate of claim 4,

wherein the authenticator is disposed between the cover member and the first security panel and

wherein the first lock and the second lock are each disposed between the first security panel and the second security panel.
The smart gate of claim 1, wherein the first lock is operated vertically based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door.
The smart gate of claim 1, wherein the second lock is operated horizontally based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged with the storage door to restrict the movement of the storage door.
The smart gate of claim 1, wherein the storage portion is disposed at one side of the security and comprises:

a first storage portion configured to store the delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature; and

a second storage portion disposed under the first storage portion to store the delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature.
The smart gate of claim 8, wherein the first storage portion comprises:

a first main body defining a first inner space configured to store the delivery goods;

a first door disposed on at least one of a side surface or a rear surface of the first main body facing the second space and configured to open and close the first inner space; and

a first storage door configured to open and close a front surface of the first main body facing the first space and locked and unlocked based on the operation of the second lock.
The smart gate of claim 8, wherein the second storage portion comprises:

a second main body defining a second inner space configured to store the delivered goods;

a second door disposed on at least one of a side surface or a rear surface of the second main body facing the second space and configured to open and close the second inner space; and

a second storage door configured to open and close a front surface of the second main body facing the first space.
The smart gate of claim 10, further comprising: a locking pillar disposed at a boundary between the entrance door and the storage portion and that extends vertically, the locking pillar comprising at least one of a third lock configured to restrict the movement of the entrance door or a fourth lock configured to restrict the movement of the second storage door.
The smart gate of claim 11,

wherein the locking pillar comprises a pillar provided at a position facing the boundary between the entrance door and the storage portion and that extends vertically and

wherein the third lock and the fourth lock are each disposed along the pillar.
A smart gate, comprising:

an entrance door disposed between a first space defined in front of a structure and a second space defined behind the structure and configured to open and close a passage connecting the first space and the second space;

a storage portion disposed at one side of the entrance door and comprising an inner space configured to store delivered goods and a storage door configured to open and close the inner space; and

a security disposed under the entrance door and comprising at least one of an authenticator configured to authenticate a user, a fifth lock configured to restrict the movement of the entrance door, or a sixth lock configured to restrict the movement of the storage door.
The smart gate of claim 13, wherein the fifth lock is operated vertically based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door.
The smart gate of claim 13, wherein the sixth lock is operated horizontally based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged with the storage door to restrict the movement of the storage door.
The smart gate of claim 13, wherein the storage portion comprises:

a first storage portion configured to store the delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature; and

a second storage portion disposed under the first storage portion, provided at a position facing the second lock, and configured to store the delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature.
The smart gate of claim 16, wherein the second storage portion comprises:

a second main body defining a second inner space configured to store the delivered goods;

a second door disposed on at least one of a side surface or a rear surface of the second main body facing the second space and configured to open and close the second inner space; and

a second storage door configured to open and close a front surface of the second main body facing the first space and locked and unlocked based on an operation of the sixth lock.
The smart gate of claim 16, wherein the first storage portion comprises:

a first main body defining a first inner space configured to store the delivery goods;

a first door disposed on at least one of a side surface or a rear surface of the first main body facing the second space and configured to open and close the first inner space; and

a first storage door configured to open and close a front surface of the first main body facing the first space.
The smart gate of claim 18, further comprising a locking pillar disposed at a boundary between the entrance door and the storage portion and that extends vertically, the locking pillar comprising at least one of a seventh lock configured to restrict the movement of the entrance door or an eighth lock configured to restrict the movement of the first storage door.
The smart gate of claim 19,

wherein the locking pillar comprises a pillar provided at a position facing the boundary between the entrance door and the storage portion and that extends vertically, and

wherein the seventh lock and the eighth lock are each disposed along the pillar.