WO2022010072A1

WO2022010072A1 - Smart gate

Info

Publication number: WO2022010072A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/003678
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: KR20220005269A

Abstract

Provided is a smart gate, and more particularly, a smart gate including an entrance door configured to open and close a connection passage connecting a first space defined in front of a structure and a second space disposed behind the structure, a first storage portion configured to store delivered goods at room temperature and a low temperature, a second storage portion configured to store the delivered goods at room temperature or the low temperature, and a security disposed including at least one of an authenticator configured to authenticate a user, a first lock configured to restrict movement of the entrance door, a second lock configured to open and close a first storage door of the first storage portion, or a third lock configured to open and close a second storage door of the second storage portion.

Description

SMART GATE

The present disclosure relates to a smart gate disposed 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 at least one of an authentication device or 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 the locking device disposed at the 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 the 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.

For a smart gate according to the present disclosure for addressing the above-described problems, a security including an authenticator to authenticate a user is disposed between a first storage portion and a second storage portion and authenticates a user. In addition, as the security authenticates the user and then controls operations of locks, locking of at least one of the storage portion or an entrance door may be automatically controlled.

In addition, the security may further include a first lock which is a locking device to control locking of the entrance door, a second lock and a third lock which are locking devices to control locking of the storage portion. In addition, the security may authenticate the user and then control operations of a fourth lock and a fifth lock configured to control the locking of the entrance door. In addition, the security may authenticate the user and then control operations of a sixth lock and a seventh lock configured to control locking of a storage portion. In addition, the security may authenticate the user and then control the operations of the second lock and the third lock of the security to control the locking of the storage portion.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the smart gate may include at least one of a structure, the entrance door, the storage portion, the security, or a supporter.

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

In addition, a first storage portion may be disposed between the first space and the second space together with the entrance door. In addition, the first storage portion may store delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature.

In addition, a second storage portion may be disposed below the first storage portion. In addition, the second storage portion may store the delivered goods at the room temperature or the low temperature.

In addition, the security may be disposed between the first storage portion and the second storage portion. In addition, the security may include at least one of an authenticator configured to authenticate a user, a first lock configured to restrict movement of the entrance door, a second lock configured to open and close a first storage door of the first storage portion, or a third lock configured to open and close a second storage door of the second storage portion. In addition, the security may include the authenticator, the first lock, the second lock, and the third lock.

In addition, the authenticator may include 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.

In addition, the security may include a first security panel configured to place the authenticator, the first lock, the second lock, and the third 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, the second lock, and the third lock may each be disposed between the first security panel and the second security panel.

In addition, the first lock may be operated horizontally based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and may be engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door. In addition, the second lock may be operated vertically based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and be engaged to lock or unlock the first storage door. In addition, the third lock is vertically operated based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged to lock or unlock the second storage door.

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

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

In addition, the security may be disposed between the first storage portion and the second storage portion. In addition, the security may authenticate a user.

In addition, a supporter may extend vertically along a boundary between the entrance door and the first storage portion. In addition, the supporter may be engaged with a locking device of each of the entrance door, the first storage portion, and the second storage portion.

In addition, the entrance door may include a door body configured to open and close the connection passage. In addition, the entrance door may include a door lock disposed on the door body and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the door body.

In addition, the door lock may include at least one of a fourth lock or a fifth lock. In addition, the fourth lock may be coupled to the door body and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the door body. In addition, a fifth lock may be disposed below the fourth lock. In addition, the fifth lock may be coupled to the door body and be engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the door body.

In addition, the first storage portion may include a sixth lock disposed on the first storage door and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the first storage door.

In addition, the second storage portion may include a seventh lock dispoed on the second storage door and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the second storage door.

In addition, the security may be disposed between the first storage portion and the second storage portion. In addition, the security may include at least one of an authenticator configured to authenticate a user, a second lock configured to open and close a first storage door of the first storage portion, or a third lock configured to open and close a second storage door of the second storage portion.

In addition, the supporter may extend vertically along a boundary between the entrance door and the first storage portion and be engaged with a locking device of each of the first storage portion and the second storage portion.

In addition, the second storage portion may include a seventh lock disposed on the second storage door and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the second storage door.

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

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

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the second lock and the third lock configured to control locking of the storage door, and the authenticator configured to authenticate the user 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 is 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 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 main components of a smart gate according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a storage door according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing doors of a storage portion opened according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a smart gate according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing doors of a storage portion 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 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 between a first storage portion 80 and a second storage portion 90 and may authenticate the user. In addition, the security 110 may include a first lock 140 which is a locking device to control locking of the entrance door 20, a second lock 150 and a third lock which are locking devices 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 disposed 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 circumference 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 may be 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 second door frame 32 may include a through-hole 37. The through-hole 37 is defined opposite to a right 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 second door frame 32 and extends in a vertical longitudinal direction. A service cover 38 covers the through-hole 37 and is coupled to the second door frame 32. 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 second door frame 32. The service cover 38 may be assembled by a fastening member and may be disassembled from the second door frame 32 as necessary. As the service cover 38 is flush with an inside of the second door frame 32 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 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.

As necessary, a third panel 50 may be disposed in a door inner space 52, and a door display 51 may be 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 62 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 second 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 portion 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 is disposed at a side of an upper portion of an entrance door 20. A side surface of the first storage portion 80 may be provided at a position facing a side surface of the entrance door 20 and may be disposed horizontally side by side with the entrance door 20. A right surface of the first storage portion 80 may be provided at a position facing a left surface of the entrance door 20 and an additional component may be disposed between the first storage portion 80 and the entrance door 20.

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, and a first storage door 85.

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 may have 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 at least one of 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 on the security 110. A second storage portion 90 is disposed under the security 110.

[Second storage portion]

A second storage portion 90 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being disposed under a security 110 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 disposed on 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 may have 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 or 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 on 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 third lock 300 may be disposed at the security 110 to restrict the movement of 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.

[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 variously modified, for example, the security 110 may be disposed inside the storage portion 70 or between the storage portions 70. According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 110 is disposed between a first storage portion 80 and a second storage portion 90. In addition, the security 110 may have a side surface facing a side surface of the entrance door 20.

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, a second lock 150 to open and close the first storage door 85 of the first storage portion 80, or a third lock 300 to open and close a second storage door 95 of the second storage portion 90. 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, a third lock 300, and a housing 160.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 110 is disposed between the first storage portion 80 and the second storage portion 90. 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, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300. 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 first storage portion 80 and a lower portion of the housing 160 may be coupled to the second storage portion 90. The fastening portion 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, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 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, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 are stably disposed on the first security panel 170.

As the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 are each disposed between the first security panel 170 and the second security panel 180, the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 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. 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 concaved 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, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 are each disposed on a rear surface of the first security panel 170 facing the second space (B). That is, the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 may each be disposed on the rear surface of the first panel body 171.

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, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 may each be disposed on the rear surface of the first panel body 171, and the side surface of the first panel body 171 may be opened for maintenance of the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300.

A mounting guide protrusion 175 extends rearward from the first panel body 171 and restricts the movement of the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 to stably place the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300. 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 171. 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 174.

In addition, a wire hole 176 is defined at one side 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, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 through the wire hole 176, a wire length of the cable 195 may be shortened. That is, the cables 195 are connected to the authenticator 120 through the wire hole 176, thereby minimizing the length of the cable 195.

A plurality of cables 195 are disposed to control the first lock 140, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300 by the authenticator 120. The cable 195 is disposed through the wire hole 176 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, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300. 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 (e.g., 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 a person as a 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 sensor 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 lock 140 is operated horizontally based on the authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and is engaged to lock or unlock the entrance door 20. A first locking protrusion 141 that protrudes from the first lock 140 is moved horizontally 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 40 is described below in more detail. The first locking protrusion 141 is moved rightward by the operation of the first lock 140 and passes through the second door frame 32 through a hole of the service cover 38. In addition, the first locking protrusion 141 is inserted into a groove defined at a right surface of the door body 40 to restrict the movement of the door body 40. The door body 40 is unlocked based on a leftward 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.

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 110. 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.

According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, a second locking protrusion 151 that protrudes from the second lock 150 is moved vertically and engaged to lock or unlock the first storage door 85. The second locking protrusion 151 is inserted into a lower portion of the first storage door 85.

The third lock 300 is vertically operated based on the authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and is engaged to lock or unlock the second storage door 95. The third lock 300 is disposed inside the security 110. According to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the third lock 300 is disposed between the first security panel 170 and the second security panel 180. According to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, a third locking protrusion 301 that protrudes from the third lock 300 is moved vertically and is engaged to lock or unlock the second storage door 95. The third locking protrusion 301 is inserted into an upper portion of the second storage door 95.

[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 first lock 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 third lock 300 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 main components of a smart gate 2 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a front view showing a smart gate 2 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a storage portion 70 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, main configurations of the entrance door 20, the storage portion 70, and the security 111 are identical or similar to those in the first embodiment of the present disclosure, so a detailed description thereof is omitted and only parts different from those in the first embodiment are described.

For a smart gate 2 according to the second embodiment, a security 111 is disposed between a first storage portion 80 and a second storage portion 90. The security 111 includes an authenticator 120. In addition, a supporter 340 is further disposed between a storage portion 70 and a door body 40. The supporter 340 may extend vertically along a boundary between the entrance door 20 and the first storage portion 80. The supporter 340 may be disposed between the entrance door 20 and the first storage portion 80, and as necessary, the supporter 340 may be disposed at a rear side of the entrance door 20 and the first storage portion 80.

According to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the supporter 340 is provided at a position facing the boundary between the entrance door 20 and the storage portion 70, has a column shape, and extends vertically. The supporter 340 may be engaged with a locking device of each of the entrance door 20, the first storage portion 80, and the second storage portion 90.

According to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the entrance door 20 includes a door body 40 to open and close a connection passage (C) and a door lock 330 disposed at the door body 40. The door lock 330 may be variously modified within the technical idea of being engaged with the supporter 340 to lock or unlock the door body 40.

According to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the door lock 330 may include at least one of a fourth lock 331 or a fifth lock 332. The fourth lock 331 is coupled to the door body 40 and is engaged with the supporter 340 to lock or unlock the door body 40.

In addition, the fifth lock 332 may be disposed below the fourth lock 331. The fifth lock 332 may be coupled to the door body 40 and may be engaged with the supporter 340 to lock or unlock the door body 40.

The fourth lock 331 and the fifth lock 332 may each be opened and closed after the authentication is performed by the authenticator 120. The supporter 340 facing the fourth lock 331 includes a hook for locking, and the fourth lock 331 that moves together with the door body 40 is coupled to the hook of the supporter 340 to lock the door body 40. In addition, a hook for cooking is also disposed at the supporter 340 facing the fifth lock 332, and the fifth lock 332 that moves together with the door body 40 is coupled to the hook disposed at the supporter 340 to lock the door body 40.

The fourth lock 331 and the fifth lock 332 may each define protrusions moving horizontally. The protrusions of the fourth lock 331 and the fifth lock 332 are inserted into and coupled to the groove of the supporter 340.

The first storage portion 80 disposed on the security 111 may include a sixth lock 310 disposed on the first storage door 85 to control locking of the first storage door 85. The sixth lock 310 is engaged with the supporter 340 to lock or unlock the first storage door 85. A hook for locking is disposed at the supporter 340 facing the sixth lock 310, and the sixth lock 310 moving together with the first storage door 85 is coupled to the hook disposed at the supporter 340 to lock the first storage door 85.

The second storage portion 90 disposed under the security 111 may include a seventh lock 320 disposed on the second storage door 95 to control locking of the second storage door 95. The seventh lock 320 is engaged with the supporter 340 to lock or unlock the second storage door 95. A hook for locking is disposed at the supporter 340 facing the seventh lock 320 and the seventh lock 320 moving together with the second storage door 95 is coupled to the hook disposed on the supporter 340 to lock the second storage door 95.

After the authenticator 120 of the security 111 authenticates the user, the fourth lock 331 and the fifth lock 332 are each operated to control opening and closing of the door body 40. Alternatively, the sixth lock 310 may be operated to control opening and closing of the first storage door 85 or the seventh lock 320 may be operated to control opening and closing of the second storage door 95.

[Third embodiment]

Hereinafter, a smart gate 3 according to a second 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. 12 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate 3 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a front view showing a smart gate 3 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing doors of a storage portion 70 opened according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the main configurations of the storage portion 70 and the security 112 of the smart gate 3 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure are identical or similar to those of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, so detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. Instead, parts different from those in the first embodiment are described below.

For a smart gate 3 according to the third embodiment, a security 112 is disposed between a first storage portion 80 and a second storage portion 90. The security 112 may include at least one of an authenticator 120 to authenticate a user, a second lock 150 to open and close the first storage door 85 of the first storage portion 80, or a third lock 300 to open and close the second storage door 95 of the second storage portion 90. According to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the security 112 includes the authenticator 120, the second lock 150, and the third lock 300.

The second lock 150 is operated based on an authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and is engaged with the storage portion 70 to restrict the movement of the first storage door 85 of the storage portion 70. In addition, the third lock 300 is operated vertically based on the authentication signal of the authenticator 120 and is engaged to lock or unlock the second storage door 95.

The configurations and operation states of the second lock 150 and the third lock 300 are identical to those of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, so a detailed description thereof is omitted.

An entrance door 21 disposed at a side surface of the storage portion 70 includes a frame-shaped door frame 430 and a door body 440 rotatably disposed inside the door frame.

A handle 460 disposed at the door body 440 protrudes outward from the door body 440, similar to a handle disposed at a general door. The door body 440 may be unlocked by an authentication device 470. The authentication device 470 may be unlocked using various methods such as fingerprint recognition or password input. The authentication device 470 and the handle 460 each disposed at the door body 440 is a known configuration, so a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[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. 15 is a perspective view showing main components of a smart gate according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a front view showing a smart gate according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing doors of a storage portion opened according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the configurations of the storage portion 70 and the security 112 of the smart gate 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure are identical or similar to those in the second embodiment of the present disclosure, so a detailed description thereof is omitted, and only parts different from those in the second embodiment are described.

A first storage portion 80 disposed on the security 112 may include a sixth lock 310 disposed at the first storage door 85 to control locking of the first storage door 85. The sixth lock 310 may be engaged with a door frame 430 or the supporter 340 shown in FIG. 11 to lock or unlock the first storage door 85.

For example, a hook for locking is disposed on the supporter 340 or the door frame 430 facing the sixth lock 310, and the sixth lock 310 moving together with the first storage door 85 is coupled to the hook of the supporter 340 or the door frame 430 to lock the first storage door 85.

Alternatively, the supporter 340 or the door frame 430 facing the sixth lock 310 defines a groove for locking and a protrusion of the sixth lock 310 moving together with the first storage door 85 is coupled to the groove of the supporter 340 or the door frame 430 to lock the first storage door 85.

The second storage portion 90 disposed under the security 112 may include a seventh lock 320 disposed at the second storage door 95 to control locking of the second storage door 95. The seventh lock 320 is engaged with the supporter 340 to lock or unlock the second storage door 95.

For example, a hook for locking is disposed at the supporter 340 or the door frame 430 facing the seventh lock 320, and the seventh lock 320 moving together with the second storage door 95 is coupled to the hook disposed on the supporter 340 or the door frame 430 to lock the second storage door 95.

Alternatively, the supporter 340 or the door frame 430 facing the seventh lock 320 defines a locking groove, and a protrusion of the seventh lock 320 moving together with the second storage door 95 is coupled to the groove defined at the supporter 340 or the door frame 430 to lock the second storage door 95.

The supporter 340 may be changed into various shapes within the technical idea of extending vertically along the boundary between the door body 440 and the first storage portion 80 and being engaged with the locking devices of the first storage portion 80 and the second storage portion 90.

After the authenticator 120 of the security 112 authenticates the user, the sixth lock 310 is operated to control the opening and closing of the first storage door 85, or the seventh lock 320 is operated to control the opening and closing of the second storage door 95.

Meanwhile, the handle 460 disposed at the door body 440 protrudes outward from the door body 440 like a handle disposed at the general door. The door body 440 may be unlocked by the authentication device 470. The authentication device 470 may be unlocked using various methods such as fingerprint recognition or password input. The authentication device 470 and the handle 460 each disposed at the door body 440 is a known configuration, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

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 connection passage connecting the first space and the second space;

a first storage portion disposed between the first space and the second space together with the entrance door and configured to store delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature;

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

a security disposed between the first storage portion and the second storage portion and comprising at least one of an authenticator configured to authenticate a user, a first lock configured to restrict movement of the entrance door, a second lock configured to open and close a first storage door of the first storage portion, or a third lock configured to open and close a second storage door of the second storage portion.
The smart gate of claim 1, wherein the security comprises the authenticator, the first lock, the second lock, and the third 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, the second lock, and the third 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, the second lock, and the third 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 horizontally 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 vertically based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged to lock or unlock the first storage door.
The smart gate of claim 1, wherein the third lock is operated vertically based on an authentication signal of the authenticator and is engaged to lock or unlock the second storage door.
The smart gate of claim 1,

wherein the first storage portion comprises:

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

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

wherein the first storage door is configured to open and close a front portion of the first main body facing the first space and is locked and unlocked by the operation of the second lock.
The smart gate of claim 1,

wherein the second storage portion comprises:

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

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

wherein the second storage door is configured to open and close a front portion of the second main body facing the first space and is locked and unlocked by the operation of the third lock.
A smart gate, comprising:

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

a first storage portion disposed between the first space and the second space together with the entrance door and configured to store delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature;

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

a security disposed between the first storage portion and the second storage portion and configured to authenticate a user; and

a supporter that extends vertically along a boundary between the entrance door and the first storage portion and engaged with a locking device of each of the entrance door, the first storage portion, and the second storage portion.
The smart gate of claim 11, wherein the entrance door comprises:

a door body configured to open an close the connection passage; and

a door lock disposed on the door body and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the door body.
The smart gate of claim 12, wherein the door lock comprises:

a fourth lock coupled to the door body and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the door body; and

a fifth lock disposed below the fourth lock, coupled to the door body, and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the door body.
The smart gate of claim 11, 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;

a first storage door configured to open and close a front portion of the first main body facing the first space; and

a sixth lock disposed on the first storage door and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the first storage door.
The smart gate of claim 11, 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;

a second storage door configured to open and close a front portion of the second main body facing the first space; and

a seventh lock disposed on the second storage door and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the second storage door.
A smart gate, comprising:

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

a first storage portion disposed between the first space and the second space together with the entrance door and configured to store the delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature;

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

a security disposed between the first storage portion and the second storage portion and comprising at least one of an authenticator configured to authenticate a user, a second lock configured to open and close a first storage door of the first storage portion, or a third lock configured to open and close a second storage door of the second storage portion.
The smart gate of claim 16,

wherein the first storage door is configured to open and close a front portion of the first storage portion facing the first space and

wherein the second storage door is configured to open and close a front portion of the second storage portion facing the first space.
A smart gate, comprising:

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

a first storage portion disposed between the first space and the second space together with the entrance door and configured to store delivered goods at room temperature or a low temperature;

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

a security disposed between the first storage portion and the second storage portion and configured to authenticate a user; and

a supporter that extends vertically along a boundary between the entrance door and the first storage portion and engaged with a locking device of each of the first storage portion and the second storage portion.
The smart gate of claim 18, 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;

a first storage door configured to open and close a front portion of the first main body facing the first space; and

a sixth lock disposed on the first storage door and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the first storage door.
The smart gate of claim 18, 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;

a second storage door configured to open and close a front portion of the second main body facing the first space; and

a seventh lock disposed on the second storage door and engaged with the supporter to lock or unlock the second storage door.