JPH0487985A - Container for small baggage - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention provides a small parcel that can receive parcels delivered to each unit on behalf of the recipient and store and manage them individually in a condominium or other apartment complex. The present invention relates to a luggage storage device.

[Conventional technology]

In condominiums and other condominiums, mailboxes are placed side by side for each house in the shared entrance space to facilitate mail delivery, but there are no facilities for receiving and receiving parcels sent by courier. Therefore, parcel carriers transport parcels door-to-door and deliver them to each person's doorstep.

This is due to the nature of home delivery, which requires a receipt stamp to prevent the parcel from being lost and as proof of delivery.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, when parcels are transported to the doorstep of each house in this way, there is a problem in that delivery takes time and the burden of labor on the carrier is large, especially in high-rise apartment buildings with a large number of units.

Additionally, if the recipient is not home, we ask a neighbor to store the parcel, but in apartment buildings in big cities, there is no close relationship between the neighbors and they often refuse to store the parcel. There was also the problem of having to take the parcel home and redeliver it the next day or on a specified date.

Furthermore, recently, same-day delivery of fresh food has become commonplace, but there is also the problem that freshness is lost when the fresh food is redelivered the next day.

If the recipient is not home, there is a way to leave the package in the caretaker's office, but if the caretaker only works until evening, the package will be delivered to the recipient who returns home outside of those working hours. Since the parcel cannot be handed over to the receiver, it will still be delivered the next day.

In view of these problems, if each house were to be provided with a package receptacle similar to a mailbox, the installation space would be extremely large, equipment costs would increase, and the surrounding scenery would be significantly impaired. In addition, even if the door of a mailbox is locked, you can insert sealed letters and postcards through the drop slot, but with a parcel receptacle, the only way to store parcels is to open the door, so the door cannot be locked. You cannot leave it on.

Therefore, the present invention eliminates the trouble of re-delivery by storing and managing the parcel so that the recipient can receive it at any time when the recipient of the parcel is absent. The technical challenge is to eliminate the trouble of having to go up and down the stairs to deliver parcels to the door of each apartment building, and to further reduce the space and equipment costs for storing and managing parcels.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve this problem, the parcel storage device according to claim (1) is provided with an opening/closing door having a locking mechanism that can be electrically locked and unlocked, and a plurality of parcels that can take in and take out parcels. A baggage storage room, a recipient input means for inputting a recipient for each of the parcel storage rooms, a display means for displaying the recipient input by the reception input means, and a parcel to each of the parcel storage rooms. It is characterized by comprising a locking means for locking the locking mechanism after storage, and an unlocking means for unlocking the locking mechanism of the corresponding parcel storage room after confirming the recipient.

Further, the parcel storage device according to claim (2) includes a plurality of parcel storage chambers each having an opening/closing door having a locking mechanism that can be electrically locked and unlocked, and into which parcels can be taken in and taken out; A parcel storage card that records a possible parcel storage identification code, a recipient card that records a readable parcel reception code, and a card reader that reads the parcel storage card and the recipient card. a receiver code input means for inputting the receiver code of each parcel storage room; and a display means for displaying the receiver input by the receiver input means;
a card discriminating means for discriminating whether the card is a parcel accommodation card or a recipient's card based on information read by the card reader; A lock control means displays the recipient on the display means after the recipient code is inputted by the destination code input means, and issues a receipt after locking the locking mechanism; When the recipient card is a destination card, when the recipient code of the recipient card matches the recipient code input by the recipient code input means, the locking mechanism is unlocked, and the display means is activated. The device is characterized by comprising an unlocking control means for canceling the display.

Here, it is preferable to employ an electronic locking mechanism as the locking mechanism.

[Operation] In the parcel storage device according to claim (1), the delivery person of the parcel, after storing the parcel in the empty parcel storage chamber, inputs the recipient using the recipient input means. Accordingly, the recipient is displayed on the display means, and in this state, by locking the locking mechanism of the opening/closing door using the locking means, the parcel can be stored and the recipient can be displayed.

Then, the delivery person receives a receipt stamp from the manager, for example, and completes the delivery of the parcel.

Next, when the recipient receives the parcel, the recipient uses the unlocking means to confirm the recipient inputted by the receiving input means, and then unlocks the locking mechanism to enable the recipient to receive the parcel.

Furthermore, in the parcel storage device according to claim (2),
For example, a delivery person receives a parcel storage card kept by a manager, inserts the card into a card reader, confirms that it is a parcel storage card, and then receives it using the recipient code input means. By inputting the destination code, the recipient is displayed on the display means, the locking mechanism of the parcel storage room containing the parcel is locked by the locking control means, and the receipt issuing means prints a receipt stamp or prints the receipt. will be issued.

When the recipient receives the parcel, he or she inserts the recipient's unique recipient card into the card reader and checks that the recipient code matches the recipient code entered using the recipient code input means. At times, the locking mechanism of the corresponding parcel storage compartment is unlocked to allow the parcel to be received.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, ■ is a case body in which a plurality of N parcel storage chambers R1 to R are formed, similar to known coin lockers, etc., and each parcel storage chamber R1 to RN is provided with an electronic lock mechanism 2. An opening/closing door 3 that can be locked and unlocked is provided.

Among the parcel storage chambers R1 to R, the parcel storage chamber R is selected to have a larger volume than the other parcel storage chambers R1 to RN-I. In addition, for example, in the accommodation room RN-1,
A refrigeration device (not shown) is disposed inside, and is configured to store fresh food and to be activated when a storage sensor, which will be described later, is turned off and the door is locked.

Furthermore, unlike mail, parcels cannot be delivered to all households at the same time, so the number N of parcel storage rooms is selected to be a predetermined number that is smaller than the number of apartment buildings, reducing installation space and equipment costs. Efforts are being made to reduce this.

A handle 4 is formed on the surface side of the opening/closing door 3 of each parcel storage room R1 to RN, and a display 5, for example, a liquid crystal display, displays the room number of the recipient and the storage status of the parcel. For example, a red indicator lamp 6 is provided to indicate the number of recipients, and a numeric keypad 7 serving as recipient input means is provided on the back side.

Furthermore, inside each of the parcel storage rooms R3 to R, there is provided a storage sensor 8 consisting of a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element arranged vertically facing each other on the back side, and also when the door 3 is closed. Door open sensor 9 consisting of a microswitch, for example, to detect the state
is installed.

Further, on the right side of the case body 1, there is a card reader 12 that reads a magnetic card on a mounting table 11 that has a built-in control device 10.
is provided, and a receipt issuing machine 13 is provided above the card reader 12.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 10 is composed of a microcomputer having at least an interface circuit 10a, an arithmetic processing device 10b, and a storage device 10c.

The interface circuit 10a includes each parcel storage room R1 to
The RN's electronic lock mechanism 2, display 5, display lamp 6, numeric keypad 7, warehousing sensor 8, and door opening sensor 9 are connected, as well as a card reader 12 and a receipt issuing machine 13.

When card information is input by inserting a card from the card reader 12, the arithmetic processing unit 10b executes the process shown in FIG. When the recipient card is 16, a parcel delivery process is performed, and when it is a master card 17, an unlocking confirmation process is performed, and each parcel storage room R is
Controls locking and unlocking of the opening/closing doors 3 of 8 to RN.

The storage device 10c stores programs necessary for the processing of the arithmetic processing device 10b, as well as data necessary for the arithmetic processing process, and also stores the receiving room number input using the numeric keypad 7 together with the parcel storage room number. It has an accommodation management area for storing and registering parcel accommodation.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3 showing the processing procedure of the arithmetic processing unit 10b.

In the process shown in FIG. 3, one of the parcel storage card 15, recipient card 16, and master card is inserted into the card reader 12, and the recorded information of these cards is input via the interface circuit 10a. It starts running when

For example, a delivery person borrows a parcel storage card 15 from a manager, goes to a parcel storage device installed at the entrance of an apartment complex, and inserts the parcel storage card 15 into the card reader 12. By inserting, the process of FIG. 3 is started.

That is, in step (2), it is determined whether or not the card 15 is the parcel storage card 15. This determination is made by determining whether the identification code recorded in the identification code recording area of the card is a parcel accommodation code. and,
If it is the parcel storage card 15, the process moves to step (3), and the storage management area of the storage device 10c is referred to, and empty parcel storage rooms R, ((
i=1.2. . . . N) and outputs an unlock command to unlock all the electronic lock mechanisms 2 of the corresponding parcel storage room R1. As a result, the electronic locking mechanisms 2 of all the unused and empty parcel storage chambers R8 are unlocked and become ready to store parcels.

Next, the process moves to step (3), where it is determined whether or not the recipient's room number has been input using the numeric keypad 7. If the room number has not been input, the process waits until it is input. At this time, the delivery person selects the parcel storage room R that can accommodate the parcel depending on the size of the parcel, and enters the destination room number using the numeric keypad 7 provided on the back side of the opening/closing door 3. Transition.

In this step ■, the input room number is assigned to the baggage storage room RJ (j=L 2.....
After registering the number N) in the management area of the storage device 10c, the process moves to step (2).

In step (2), the manually entered room number is supplied to the display 5 of the corresponding parcel storage room R4 to display the room number and turn on the red display lamp 6.

Next, the process moves to step (2), and it is determined whether or not the warehousing sensor 8 is in the off state. This determination is to determine whether the parcel has been stored in the parcel storage room R. Since there is no interruption between the element and the light-receiving element, the on state will continue.
Wait until this turns off, and when the parcel is stored at the warehousing sensor 8 position, the light emitting element and the light receiving element are cut off by the parcel, and the process shifts to step (2) as it turns off.

In this step (2), it is determined whether the door open sensor 9 is in the on state. The door open sensor 9 is in the off state until the delivery person closes the door 3, and in this state, the process returns to step (2) and when the warehousing sensor 8 is in the off state and the door open sensor 9 is in the on state. That is, when the opening/closing door 3 is closed with the parcel stored, the process moves to step (2).

In this step (2), a lock command is output to the electronic locking mechanisms 2 of the parcel storage room R8 that were unlocked in step (2) to lock these electronic locking mechanisms 2. In this way, by locking all the parcel storage rooms R1 to RN, children's mischief can be prevented.

Next, the process moves to step (3), and a receipt issuing command is output to the receipt issuing machine 13. As a result, the receipt issuing machine 13 is activated and a receipt is issued in place of the receipt stamp.

Next, the process moves to step [phase], where a card ejection command is output to the card reader 12, and then the process ends. In response to this, the parcel storage card 15 is ejected from the card reader 12.

Then, the delivery person takes the receipt issued by the receipt issuing m13, and in apartment buildings where intercoms are installed leading to each house, notifies the recipient through the intercom that the parcel has arrived, and also informs the recipient that the parcel has arrived. After returning the card 15 to the manager, the user heads to the next delivery destination.

On the other hand, the recipient visually checks the display 5 of each parcel storage room R+''-RN where the indicator lamp 6 is lit, confirms whether or not his or her own room number is displayed, and selects his or her own room. When there is a parcel storage room Rk with a number displayed, the user inserts the destination card 16 such as a key card that he or she carries into the card reader 12.

As a result, the process moves from step (2) to step (2), and since it is a recipient card, the process moves to step @.

In this step @, the management area of the storage device 10c is referred to based on the room number recorded on the recipient card, it is determined whether the corresponding room number is registered, and the corresponding room number is If the corresponding room number is not registered, proceed directly to step [phase], eject the card, and end the process; if the corresponding room number is registered, proceed to step [phase], and eject the card. An unlock command is sent to the electronic lock mechanism 2 in the luggage storage room R, and the electronic lock mechanism 2 is unlocked.

As a result, when the recipient opens the opening/closing door 3, takes out the stored parcel, and then closes the opening/closing door 3,
Shifting to step ■, a locking command is sent to the electronic locking mechanism 2 of the empty parcel storage room Rk, and the opening/closing door 3 is
, then move to step [phase] and display 5.
At the same time as erasing the display, the display lamp 6 is turned off, and the process proceeds to step (2), where the number and recipient code of the parcel storage room R1 registered in the management area of the storage device 10c are deleted, and then step [ The recipient card 16 is ejected from the card reader 12.

Note that when the manager inspects or cleans the inside of the parcel storage room RI-RN, he inserts the master card 17 into the card reader 12.

As a result, the process proceeds to step [phase] through steps ■ and ■, where it is determined whether or not the card is MasterCard 17. If it is MasterCard 17, the process proceeds to step ■, and all parcel storage rooms R , -RN sends an unlocking command to the electronic locking mechanism 2 of RN.

Then, with that command, each parcel storage room R, -R.

All the opening/closing doors 3 become openable and closable, making it possible to inspect and clean the inside of each of the parcel storage rooms R1 to R.

Next, the process moves to step [phase], where it is determined whether or not a preset predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the process proceeds to step (2), and it is determined whether the door open sensor 9 of each parcel storage room R, ~RN is in the ON state, and if any of the parcel storage rooms R8 to RN is in the open state, , waits until this is closed, and when all parcel storage rooms R1 to R are closed, it is determined that the inspection or cleaning has been completed, and the process moves to step 0, where each parcel storage room is closed. A locking command is sent to the electronic locking mechanism 2 of R, -R, and the opening/closing door 3 is returned to the locked state, and then the process proceeds to the step [phase], and the master cart 17 is ejected from the card reader 12. let

Further, if the card inserted into the card reader 12 is a card other than the parcel storage card 15, recipient card 16, and master card 17, steps ■, ■,
The card moves directly from [phase] to step [phase], and that card is ejected.

As described above, according to the above embodiment, by inserting the parcel storage card 15 into the card reader 12, the parcel storage process is executed and the electronic locking mechanism 2 of the empty parcel storage room R8 is unlocked. When the parcel is stored in the lock and the recipient code is entered using the numeric keypad 7, the recipient code and the number of parcel storage room R8 are registered, the recipient is displayed, and the parcel is stored. Open/close door 3
When the door is closed, it is locked by the electronic locking mechanism 2 and a receipt is issued by the receipt issuing machine 13, so that the parcel can be received and stored reliably.

In addition, the recipient's room number is displayed in the parcel storage room RJ in which the parcel is stored, so the recipient can visually check whether the parcel has been delivered or not. 16 into the card reader 12,
You can easily take out your parcel. Also, at this time,
Since the electronic locking mechanism is unlocked when the code on the recipient card 16 matches the code set in the parcel storage room RJ, it is possible to reliably prevent someone else from receiving the parcel by mistake. can.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which a magnetic card is used as the card, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a card capable of continuously outputting information such as an IC card can be applied.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a case was explained in which the unlocking and locking of the parcel storage room is managed fully automatically, but if a manager is always present, it is possible for the manager to stamp the receipt. , the receipt issuing machine 13 may be omitted, or a receipt printing mechanism or a stamping mechanism may be provided in place of the receipt issuing @13.

Further, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the unlocking and locking of each parcel storage room is centrally managed, but the invention is not limited to this, and each parcel storage room is equipped with a card reader 12.
It is also possible to set up and manage them individually.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the case where the recipient's card is used to unlock the lock is explained, but this is not the only option. A different password can be set for each recipient in advance, and this password can be entered using a numeric keypad, etc. The lock may be unlocked by doing so.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the parcel storage device according to claim (1), when storing a parcel in the parcel storage room, the recipient is inputted by the recipient input means, and this recipient is displayed. After the parcel is displayed on the device, it is locked using the locking device, and when the recipient unlocks the parcel, the recipient is verified and then the parcel is unlocked using the unlocking device, so the parcel can be received and managed reliably. Therefore, it is possible to effectively manage parcels even if the number of parcel storage rooms is smaller than the number of units in an apartment complex. By placing this parcel storage device at the entrance of an apartment complex, delivery In addition to significantly reducing the labor involved in delivery, it is also possible to omit cumbersome tasks such as specifying delivery dates.

Further, according to the parcel storage device according to claim (2), the card reader is used to manage the number of people carrying parcels in the parcel storage room, and the receipt issuing means issues a receipt. Therefore, the above claim (1)
In addition to the above effects, it is also possible to manage parcels fully automatically.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a control device, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of the control device. Explanation of symbols R, -R, -Luggage storage room, 2...Electronic lock mechanism,
3-opening/closing door, 5--display device, 6-display lamp, 7-numeric keypad, 8-warehousing sensor, 9-door opening sensor, 10-control device, 12-card reader, 13-receipt issuing machine.

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) Multiple parcel storage rooms equipped with opening/closing doors with locking mechanisms that can be electrically locked and unlocked, and from which parcels can be taken in and out, and a reception area where you can enter the recipient of each parcel storage room. a first input means, a display means for displaying the recipient entered by the receipt input means, a locking means for locking the locking mechanism after the parcel is stored in each parcel storage room, and a locking means for confirming the recipient. A parcel storage device comprising: an unlocking means for later unlocking a locking mechanism of a corresponding parcel storage chamber. (2) Multiple parcel storage compartments equipped with opening/closing doors with locking mechanisms that can be electrically locked and unlocked, allowing for the entry and exit of parcels, and storage compartments with readable parcel storage identification codes. A baggage storage card, a recipient card with a readable parcel reception code recorded thereon, a card reader for reading the parcel storage card and the recipient card, and a recipient code for each of the parcel storage rooms. a recipient code input means for inputting a recipient code; a display means for displaying the recipient entered by the recipient input means; a card discriminating means for discriminating, and when the discrimination result of the card discriminating means is a parcel accommodation card, displaying the receiver on the display means after a receiver code is input by the receiver code input means; , a locking control means for issuing a receipt after locking the locking mechanism; and, when the determination result of the card discriminating means is a recipient card, inputting the recipient code of the recipient card and the recipient code; A parcel storage device comprising: unlocking control means for unlocking the locking mechanism and canceling the display on the display means when a recipient code inputted by the means matches a recipient code. (3) The parcel storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the locking mechanism is an electronic locking mechanism.