Receiving facilities

Abstract

To provide good receiving facilities capable of increasing variation of types and sizes of a storage space where goods are received so as to be allowed to meet storage of various types and sizes of goods.SOLUTION: Good receiving facilities 10 annexed to a building 3 is integrally installed on an outer wall 4 of the building 3 and is provided with a first good receiving part 11 having a plurality of storage parts 101 to 105 capable of receiving goods P. A plurality of good storage parts 101 to 105 of the first good receiving part 11 includes at least one of a plurality of good storage parts 101 to 105 different in receiving forms of home delivery boxes or package drop types, a plurality of good storage parts 101 to 105 different in storage inner temperature, and a plurality of good storage parts 101 to 105 different in receivable sizes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a receiving facility.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the volume of home delivery packages has been increasing, and the demand for receiving facilities such as home delivery boxes has been rising regardless of whether it is a detached house or an apartment building. Needless to say, such receiving facilities are convenient for users, but they are also highly convenient and useful for delivery providers as they can reduce the number of redeliveries. Patent Document 1 discloses a built-in home delivery box provided in an opening formed in the outer wall of a detached house.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, the outer dimensions of the packages stored in the home delivery box vary, and their weights also vary, being heavy or light for each package. Also, depending on the contents of the package, it is preferable that the temperature inside the storage can be adjusted. Further, for example, if a package with a small outer dimension is stored in a large storage space, then when a package with a large outer dimension is delivered later, there may be no space to store the package with the large outer dimension, resulting in a redelivery. Therefore, if there are few variations in the types and sizes of the storage spaces for storing packages, like in conventional home delivery boxes, it may not be possible to handle the transportation and storage of various packages.

[0005] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to increase the variety of types and sizes of storage spaces in which luggage is stored, so as to be able to accommodate luggage of various types and sizes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is, for example, a loading and unloading facility 10 attached to a building 3, as shown in Figures 1 to 10, The building 3 is provided with a first receiving section 11 which is integrally attached to the outer wall 4 and has a plurality of storage sections 101 to 105 capable of accommodating luggage P. The second receiving section 12 is provided opposite the first receiving section 11 and has a plurality of storage sections 106 to 120 capable of accommodating luggage P. The plurality of storage compartments 101 to 105 in the first receiving section 11 include at least one of the following: a plurality of storage compartments 101 to 105 with different receiving methods, such as delivery box type or contactless delivery type; a plurality of storage compartments 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures; and a plurality of storage compartments 101 to 105 with different storage capacities. 、 The plurality of storage compartments 106-120 in the second receiving section 12 include at least one of the plurality of storage compartments 106-120 with different receiving methods, such as delivery box type or contactless delivery type, and the plurality of storage compartments 106-120 with different storage capacity sizes. The space between the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 is a passageway space 14. One end of the aforementioned passage space 14 is designated as an access space 15 for entering and exiting the site 1 on which the building 3 is constructed and the outside (road 2). A gate 17 is provided in the aforementioned entrance / exit space 15. The gate 17 includes a gate locking device for locking the opening and closing operation of the gate 17, and an authentication means for authenticating the unlocking operation of the gate locking device. It is characterized by having this feature.

[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, the multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 in the first receiving section 11, which is integrally provided with the outer wall 4 of the building 3, include at least one of the following: multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 with different receiving methods, such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type; multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures; and multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 with different storage sizes. This reduces the number of redeliveries and allows for the storage of packages P that require cooling, heating, or warming, as well as at room temperature. Furthermore, it enables the storage of packages P of various sizes. This enriches the variety of types and sizes of storage spaces in which packages P are stored, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various types and sizes. Furthermore, if the multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 include multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures, and the first receiving compartment 11 is provided integrally with the outer wall 4, the power lines can be routed using the outer wall 4, making it easier to secure the power necessary to change the internal temperature. Furthermore, the second receiving section 12, which is located opposite the first receiving section 11, includes at least one of the following: multiple storage sections 106-120 with different receiving methods (delivery box type or contactless delivery type), and multiple storage sections 106-120 with different storage capacities. This reduces the number of redeliveries and allows for the storage of packages P of various sizes. This enriches the variety of types and sizes of storage spaces in which packages P are stored, enabling the storage of packages P of various types and sizes. Furthermore, since the second receiving section 12 is provided opposite the first receiving section 11, the space between the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 can be perceived as a receiving space with multiple storage sections 101 to 120. Furthermore, a gate 17 is provided in the entrance / exit space 15 that follows the passage space 14 between the first receiving area 11 and the second receiving area 12. The gate 17 has a gate locking device for locking the opening and closing operation of the gate 17, and an authentication means for authenticating the unlocking operation of the gate locking device. Therefore, only those who have been authenticated by the authentication means to unlock the gate locking device can enter and exit the entrance / exit space 15. As a result, the outdoor area of ​​the building 3 where this receiving facility 10 is located can be used as a traffic flow for external services, including receiving goods, and unauthorized entry into the interior of the building 3 is prevented, making it easier to manage security risks.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figure 2, in the receiving equipment 10 described in claim 1, The aforementioned storage compartments 101 to 105, each with a different internal temperature, include room temperature storage compartments 104 and 105 that are not temperature-controlled, and emergency temperature storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 that are configured to be temperature-controlled to a temperature lower or higher than room temperature.

[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, the plurality of storage compartments 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures include room temperature type storage compartments 104 and 105 that are not temperature-controlled, and emergency temperature type storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 that are configured to be temperature-controlled to a temperature lower or higher than room temperature. Therefore, it is possible to store luggage P that can be stored at room temperature and luggage P that must be stored at an emergency temperature.

[0012] Claim 3 The invention described above is, for example, as shown in Figures 6 to 8, 1 In the receiving equipment 10 described above, In the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12, one of the plurality of storage sections includes storage sections 40, 50, 60, each provided with partition members 46a, 46b, 46c, 52, 63 that divide the storage spaces 41, 51, 61 in which the luggage P is stored. The partition members 46a, 46b, 46c, 52, and 63 are configured to be movable while maintaining the partitioned state of the storage spaces 41, 51, and 61.

[0013] Claim3 According to the invention described in , in any of the plurality of accommodating portions in the first load receiving portion 11 and the second load receiving portion 12, there are included accommodating portions 40, 50, 60 provided with partitioning members 46a, 46b, 46c, 52, 63 that partition accommodating spaces 41, 51, 61 in which the load P is accommodated. Since the partitioning members 46a, 46b, 46c, 52, 63 are configured to be movable while partitioning the accommodating spaces 41, 51, 61, even if the outer dimensions of the load P delivered by the delivery person D of the delivery company vary, the partitioning method of the accommodating spaces 41, 51, 61 can be changed according to the outer dimensions of the delivered load P, and the load P can be accommodated. Thereby, the variations in the sizes of the accommodating spaces 41, 51, 61 in which the load P is accommodated are enriched, and it is possible to accommodate loads P of various sizes.

[0014] Claim 4 The invention described in , for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the load receiving facility 10 described in , 1 is further provided with a roof portion 13 spanned and provided between the outer wall 4 and the second load receiving portion 12. Characterized in that.

[0015] Claim 4 According to the invention described in , since it is further provided with a roof portion 13 spanned and provided between the outer wall 4 and the second load receiving portion 12, the roof portion 13 can be spanned between the first load receiving portion 11 and the second load receiving portion 12 provided integrally with the outer wall 4. Thereby, it is possible to prevent rain from falling under the roof portion 13, so that when the load P is accommodated or taken out during rainfall, the load P is less likely to get wet by the rain.

Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to enrich the variations in the types and sizes of the accommodating spaces in which the load is accommodated, and to be able to accommodate loads of various types and various sizes.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferred limitations for carrying out the present invention, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and illustrated examples below. Note that the directions in the embodiments and illustrated examples below are set solely for the convenience of explanation.

[0021] In Figure 1, reference numeral 1 indicates the site, and reference numeral 2 indicates the road outside the site. Building 3 is constructed on site 1. Building 3 is a detached house, and its perimeter is covered by an exterior wall 4 and a roof 5. Although Building 3 is described as a detached house, it is not limited to this, and other types of buildings (such as apartment buildings) are also acceptable as long as they are not large buildings. Also, although the type of roof 5 is described as a gable roof, it is not limited to this.

[0022] In Figure 1, reference numeral 10 indicates a loading / unloading facility. This loading / unloading facility 10 is attached to the outer perimeter of the building 3 and is fixed to the site 1 together with the building 3, and is constructed as a semi-outdoor facility (semi-outdoor space). Specifically, a part of it is installed integrally with the outer wall 4. The loading / unloading facility 10 may have a foundation of the same height as the foundation of the building 3. Furthermore, the loading and unloading equipment 10 is installed so as to protrude outwards beyond the overhang length of the roof 5, and is not covered by the roof 5.

[0023] Since such a receiving facility 10 is a facility for receiving packages, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, it is equipped with multiple storage sections 101 to 120 in which packages P delivered by delivery personnel D of the delivery company are stored. More specifically, the receiving facility 10 comprises a first receiving section 11, which is integrally provided with the outer wall 4 and has multiple storage sections 101 to 105 capable of accommodating cargo P; a second receiving section 12, which is provided opposite the first receiving section 11 and has multiple storage sections 106 to 120 capable of accommodating cargo P; and a roof section 13, which is provided spanning between the outer wall 4 and the second receiving section 12. Furthermore, the receiving facility 10 includes a passage space 14 and an entrance / exit space 15. The first loading section 11 and the second loading section 12 may be installed on a foundation set at the same height as the foundation of the building 3. Furthermore, the receiving equipment 10 shall be set at a height equivalent to the first floor of building 3.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2, the first receiving section 11 has multiple storage sections 101 to 105 that are generally divided into two upper and lower levels. The upper section has three storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 arranged side by side. The lower section has two storage compartments 104 and 105 arranged side by side. The storage compartments 101 to 105 in both the upper and lower sections are set to the same height. In addition, the two storage compartments 104 and 105 in the lower section have a width equal to the width of the three storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 in the upper section combined. Therefore, the two storage compartments 104 and 105 in the lower section are set to be wider. In other words, the first receiving section 11 contains multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 with different storage capacities.

[0025] The three upper storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 are set to different internal temperatures than the two lower storage compartments 104 and 105. In other words, the multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 in the first receiving section 11 include multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures. These multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures include room temperature storage compartments 104 and 105 that are not temperature-controlled, and emergency temperature storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 that are configured to be temperature-controlled to temperatures lower or higher than room temperature. In other words, the three upper storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 are configured as emergency temperature types, capable of being temperature-controlled to temperatures lower or higher than room temperature. In this embodiment, it is a refrigerated type and is suitable for storing cargo P that requires low-temperature storage. Furthermore, the emergency temperature type storage compartment may be temperature-controlled to maintain a frozen state, allowing for the storage of ice cream and similar items, or conversely, it may be temperature-controlled to maintain a certain level of high temperature, allowing for the storage of hot food and similar items.

[0026] Furthermore, the multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 in the first receiving section 11 are all designed as parcel box-type receiving compartments. That is, these multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 are formed in a box shape and are equipped with an opening for loading and unloading packages P, and a door for opening and closing the opening. The door is equipped with a door locking mechanism 100a for locking and unlocking the door.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3, the second receiving section 12 has multiple storage sections 106 to 120 which are roughly divided into four areas: top, bottom, left, and right.

[0028] In the upper left of the four areas, there are four storage compartments 106-109 without doors. Since these four storage compartments 106-109 do not have doors, they are designed for a drop-off type of delivery where packages P are simply left on the shelves. Furthermore, these four storage compartments 106-109 are divided into three sizes—large, medium, and small—to accommodate luggage P of various sizes. Furthermore, user U can choose in advance whether to receive package P as a contactless delivery or as a delivery box.

[0029] In the lower left of the four areas, two storage compartments 110 and 111 are arranged side by side. These two storage compartments 110 and 111 are set to the same storage size (at least the same width and height) as the two lower storage compartments 104 and 105 in the first receiving section 11.

[0030] Furthermore, in the upper right section of the four areas, six storage compartments 112-117 are arranged. More specifically, this upper right section is divided equally into three sections, with one storage compartment 112 on the left, two storage compartments 113 and 114 arranged vertically in the middle, and three storage compartments 115, 116, and 117 arranged vertically on the right. The two middle storage compartments 113 and 114 and the bottom storage compartment 117 of the three on the right are set to the same storage size. Also, the height of the top two storage compartments 115 and 116 of the three on the right is set to half the height of the bottom storage compartment 117 of the three on the right.

[0031] Furthermore, in the lower right section of the four areas, three storage compartments 118-120 are arranged side by side. These three storage compartments 118-120 are set to the same storage size (at least the same width and height dimensions) as the three storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 in the upper section of the first receiving section 11.

[0032] As described above, the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 include at least one of the following: multiple storage sections with different receiving methods, such as delivery box type or contactless delivery type; multiple storage sections with different internal temperatures; and multiple storage sections with different storage capacities. In this embodiment, for a building 3 which is a single detached house, twenty storage sections 101 to 120 are provided, offering a wide variety of storage space types and sizes for storing packages P, thus accommodating packages P of various types and sizes.

[0033] Of the multiple storage units 101-120, the storage units 101-105 and 110-120, which are configured as delivery box-type receiving units, have their operation controlled by the control device 20. Specifically, the control device 20 is a computer device that controls the operation of each part in the first receiving unit 11 and the second receiving unit 12, and as shown in Figures 2 and 4, it has control programs necessary for controlling the door lock unit 100a, the display device 20c, and the alert issuing unit 20d. Furthermore, the control device 20 is connected to various sensors in a communicative manner and is capable of receiving signals or data of detection results from various sensors.

[0034] Furthermore, the control device 20 includes a communication unit 26 composed of a communication module or the like that can be connected to a communication network N, enabling the transmission and reception of data, signals, etc., with external information terminals 34 to 37 via the communication network N. The external information terminals 34 to 37 include user information terminals 34 and 35 used by user U, and delivery personnel information terminals 36 and 37 used by delivery personnel. In addition, user information terminals 34 and 35 include a portable information terminal 34 carried by user U, and delivery personnel information terminals 36 and 37 include a portable information terminal 36 carried by delivery personnel D.

[0035] Next, we will explain how the control device 20 controls the delivery box-type storage units 101-105 and 110-120. Since all delivery box-type receiving modes operate similarly, we will use storage unit 120 as an example for the sake of explanation.

[0036] As described above, the storage compartment 120 has an opening for loading and unloading luggage P that is opened and closed by a door, and this storage compartment 120 is equipped with a door locking mechanism 100a for locking and unlocking the door. The door lock unit 100a receives power from a power supply unit (not shown). Furthermore, a strike plate is provided on the front panel of the storage unit 120, where the opening is formed, which the door lock unit 100a engages with. In other words, the door lock unit 100a is an electric lock that locks and unlocks electrically, and can be locked and unlocked by operation of the control device 20 by user U or delivery person D.

[0037] Furthermore, the doors of the loading / unloading openings of each storage compartment 101-105, 110-120 may be marked with numbers, symbols, letters, etc., indicating specific information that identifies each storage compartment 101-105, 110-120. This specific information is also stored in the memory unit of the control device 20 as linked identification data and is used to identify which storage compartment 101-105, 110-120 the luggage P is stored in.

[0038] The storage section 120 is further equipped with various sensors for detecting the internal conditions. In addition, the operation of the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 is centrally controlled by the central control device 20. The various sensors include a luggage detection sensor 100b and a dimension measurement sensor 100c. Furthermore, the door lock unit 100a can transmit an abnormality detection signal (foreign object detection signal) to the control device 2 when an abnormality occurs, such as when the door cannot be locked due to a foreign object getting stuck, or when it cannot be unlocked due to a malfunction. For this reason, the door lock unit 100a may be included in various sensors. Furthermore, when the door lock unit 100a detects an abnormality (foreign object), an alert may be issued by the alert issuing unit 20d, or an alert may be issued via the communication network N to the user information terminals 34, 35 or the delivery person information terminals 36, 37, which will be described later.

[0039] In this embodiment, the luggage detection sensor 100b employs a weight sensor and can output a detection signal to the control device 20 when it detects the weight of luggage P. The luggage detection sensor 100b is located on the bottom plate of the storage compartment 120. Therefore, when luggage P is placed in the storage compartment 120, a detection signal is transmitted from the luggage detection sensor 100b to the control device 20. In this embodiment, a weight sensor is used as the luggage detection sensor 100b, but it is not limited to this. Other sensors such as ultrasonic sensors, photoelectric sensors, or cameras (image analysis) may be used, or these sensors may be used in combination.

[0040] Furthermore, since the luggage detection sensor 100b is a weight sensor in this embodiment, it may be configured not only to detect the weight of luggage P, but also to measure its exact weight. The weight measurement data of the luggage P obtained by the luggage detection sensor 100b is transmitted to the control device 20. The control device 20 includes a storage unit (not shown) that can store signals and data received from the luggage detection sensor 100b in the storage unit.

[0041] In this embodiment, the dimension measuring sensor 100c is a length measuring sensor that, after detecting the weight of the package P by the package detection sensor 100b, measures the external dimensions of the package P. It can then transmit the external dimension information showing the dimension measurement result to the control device 20. The dimensional measuring sensor 100c is positioned in the center of the underside of the top plate of the storage compartment 120 so as to provide an overall view of the luggage P placed on the bottom plate. However, it is not limited to this position; any position that allows for measuring the length of the luggage P placed on the bottom plate is acceptable. Furthermore, multiple dimensional measuring sensors 100c may be used to more accurately measure the length of the luggage P. The external dimensions of the package P, measured by the dimension measurement sensor 100c, are output to the control device 20 and stored in the memory unit of the control device 20. In this embodiment, the dimension measurement sensor 100c is assumed to be a length measuring sensor, but it is not limited to this, and may also be performed by image analysis using a camera, for example.

[0042] Furthermore, the control device 20 receives instruction signals from the input devices, the keypad 20a and the reading unit 20b, and outputs instruction signals to the output devices, the display device 20c and the alert issuing unit 20d. In addition, based on the detection results of the sensors 100b and 100c and the signal inputs from the input devices 20a and 20b, the control device 20 performs locking and unlocking operations on the door lock unit 100a, thereby enabling the openings of the multiple storage units 101-105 and 110-120 to be opened or closed.

[0043] The input device, the keypad 20a, is a device for inputting a predetermined number to the control device 20. In this embodiment, a numeric keypad consisting of number keys from 0 to 9, a delete key, and an enter key is used. The predetermined number is, for example, information that identifies user U, the recipient of package P.

[0044] The input device, the reading unit 20b, is a device for reading a one-time two-dimensional code issued to, for example, an external information terminal, and in this embodiment, a camera is used. External information terminals refer to the portable information terminal 34 used by user U, who receives package P, and the portable information terminal 36 used by delivery person D, who delivers package P. The one-time two-dimensional code is a key for unlocking the door lock unit 100a, and its issuer may be the information terminals 36,37 of a delivery company or the information terminal of a shopping site. Alternatively, the control device 20 may be the issuer and the code may be transmitted to pre-authenticated mobile information terminals 34,36. In this embodiment, the one-time two-dimensional code contains not only information as a key for unlocking the door lock unit 100a, but also information regarding the weight, external dimensions, and "this side up" indication of the package P. Therefore, by simply reading the information in the one-time two-dimensional code with the reading unit 20b, the control device 20 can obtain information as a key for unlocking the door lock unit 100a and information regarding the size of the package P.

[0045] The information used as the key to unlock the door lock unit 100a is not limited to a one-time two-dimensional code and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, a password entered from the keypad 20a may be used as the key information. In that case, the reading unit 20b does not need to be provided on the control device 20. The password may be a one-time password transmitted to the mobile information terminals 34 and 36 of user U and delivery person D, or it may be a unique password assigned to each user U and each delivery person D. In addition, for example, the door lock unit 100a may be unlocked by reading a card key (for example, using RFID: Radio Frequency Identification) distributed to user U and delivery person D. In other words, the means for inputting identification information to the control device 20 and the means for unlocking the door lock unit 100a are not limited to this embodiment and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0046] In this embodiment, to unlock the door lock 100a, first, the recipient of the package P is identified by entering a number from the keypad 20a, and then the one-time two-dimensional code displayed on the display of the portable information terminal 34,36 is read by the reader 20b. This allows the recipient of the package P to be identified, and then the door of the storage compartment 120 can be opened or closed.

[0047] The control device 20 can temporarily store identification information input from the keypad 20a, information detected by the luggage detection sensor 100b regarding luggage P, and information measured by the dimension measurement sensor 100c regarding luggage P in its storage unit. This temporarily stored information is then erased as appropriate by the identification information erasure program.

[0048] The output device, display device 20c, is positioned alongside the keypad 20a and the reading unit 20b, and can display the room number entered from the keypad 20a, or display messages for user U or delivery person D. This allows user U and delivery person D to input the identification number while looking at the display device 20c, thus enabling them to input the identification number accurately. Furthermore, the display device 20c can display messages for user U and delivery person D, so for example, it can display instructions on how to release the door lock unit 100a, or an explanation of the content of an alert issued by the alert issuing unit 20d.

[0049] The alert unit 20d, which is an output device, is arranged alongside the display device 20c. In this embodiment, the alert unit 20d emits an alarm sound based on an instruction signal output from the control device 20. The alarm sound is emitted when luggage P cannot be stored in the storage unit 120, but it may also be emitted when the door lock unit 100a detects an abnormality (foreign object), as described above. In addition, multiple alarm sounds may be provided, and different alarm sounds may be emitted depending on the situation. In this embodiment, the alert is provided only by an alarm sound (voice output), but it may also be provided by emitting light using a light fixture or the like, or by a combination of sound and light. Furthermore, a display device 20c may be used.

[0050] The storage unit of the control device 20 has pre-registered internal dimensions information for the storage unit 120. Here, internal dimensions information refers to the internal dimensions of the storage unit 120 (width, height, and depth dimensions on the inner surface of the storage unit 120). The internal dimensions information represents the size of the luggage P that can be stored. In this embodiment, the multiple storage units 101-105 and 110-120 include storage units of different sizes. Therefore, the internal dimensions of each storage unit 101-105 and 110-120 are pre-registered in the storage unit.

[0051] Of the multiple storage units 101-120 in the first receiving unit 11 and the second receiving unit 12, the storage units 101-105 and 110-120, which are configured as a delivery box type receiving unit, have their operation controlled by the control device 20 as described above.

[0052] Next, the roof section 13 is installed by being spanned between the outer wall 4 and the second load-receiving section 12, as described above. In other words, since the first load-receiving section 11 is integrally installed on the outer wall 4, the roof section 13 is effectively installed by being spanned between the first load-receiving section 11 and the second load-receiving section 12.

[0053] A solar cell array 13a is installed on the upper surface of the roof section 13 as a private power generation device. The solar cell array 13a has multiple solar cell modules and can supply power to locations in the receiving facility 10 that require power. In addition, although not shown in the diagram, power can also be supplied to household loads in building 3 via the building's distribution board and storage battery.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the passageway space 14 refers to the space between the first loading area 11 and the second loading area 12. Since the first loading area 11 is provided integrally with the outer wall 4, this passageway space 14 is formed along the outer wall 4 and can be used to pass through to the side of the site 1 that is away from the road 2. Furthermore, since this passage space 14 is the space sandwiched between the first receiving area 11 and the second receiving area 12, it can also be recognized as a workspace for receiving packages. The delivery person D of the delivery company will perform tasks related to receiving packages P in this passage space 14, and will handle packages if there are multiple packages P. The user U may also unpack packages in this passage space 14. Furthermore, the height from the floor (ground) of this passageway space 14 to the roof section 13, that is, the ceiling height of the passageway space 14, is set to a height equivalent to one floor of building 3.

[0055] As shown in Figure 1, the entrance / exit space 15 is a space for entering and exiting the site 1 on which the building 3 is constructed, and is provided at one end of the passage space 14. In other words, this entrance / exit space 15 is provided at the end of the passage space 14 on the road 2 side, and by passing through the entrance / exit space 15, it is possible to move between the road 2 and the passage space 14.

[0056] The entrance / exit space 15 is surrounded by a fence 16 and is equipped with a gate 17. Although not shown in the figures, the gate 17 includes a gate locking device for locking the opening and closing operation of the gate 17, and an authentication means for authenticating the unlocking operation of the gate locking device. More specifically, the gate 17 comprises a single-leaf gate body and support posts on the leading edge and hinge side. The support posts on the leading edge and hinge side are integrated with the fence 16. The gate locking device consists of an electric lock installed on the gate itself and a strike plate installed on the support post on the door edge side. The authentication means is connected to the gate locking device in a communicative manner, and when authentication is received by the authentication means, the gate locking device is unlocked. The authentication means in this embodiment may be biometric authentication such as fingerprint authentication or facial recognition, or it may be a PIN entry such as a one-time password or one-time QR code. In other words, the gate lock device is provided with an input device for performing authentication. For biometric authentication, prior registration of biometric information is required. Furthermore, in the case of PIN entry, communication is required between the information terminal of the person opening the gate 17 and the PIN generation unit that generates the PIN. The PIN generation unit is, for example, formed on a cloud server and can obtain the PIN via the communication network N. Therefore, when delivery person D comes to deliver or collect package P, they must have their own information terminal 36 with them. Similarly, when user U passes through the entrance / exit space 15 to take out or put in package P, they must have their own information terminal 34 with them. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the gate lock device is unlocked using a one-time password. Specifically, the information terminals 34 and 36 receive a one-time password generated by the password generation unit on the cloud server, and user U or delivery person D enters the one-time password into an input device to unlock the gate lock device and open the gate 17.

[0057] User U may enter the passageway space 14 using a back door or the like, without passing through the entrance / exit space 15. The back door may also be formed in the outer wall 4 next to the first receiving area 11. In that case, the back door would be formed under the roof 13, so that user U, as a resident, can reach the passageway space 14 without getting wet in the rain.

[0058] As described above, the receiving facility 10 is configured such that a delivery person D of a delivery company delivers a package P, places the package P in the most suitable storage unit among the multiple storage units 101 to 120, and a user U, who is a resident of building 3, retrieves it. However, this is not the only way to do this; the package P may also be collected by the delivery person D after the user U has placed the package P in one of the storage units.

[0059] Furthermore, the receiving facility 10 may be used not only by residents of building 3 but also by neighboring residents as users U. In that case, neighboring residents also open the gate 17, pass through the entrance space 15, and use the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 via the passage space 14. When neighboring residents use the receiving facility 10, they must possess their own information terminal 34 and use the information terminal 34 to be authenticated by the authentication means of the gate 17.

[0060] Furthermore, if nearby residents also use the receiving facility 10, the receiving facility 10 will be used randomly by multiple users U. In other words, even if there are multiple storage units 101 to 120, depending on the size and type of the package P, it may not be possible to accommodate it. For example, in this embodiment, only three refrigerated storage units 101, 102, and 103 are provided, but if four refrigerated packages P are delivered, the last one cannot be accommodated, and that package P will need to be redelivered. Therefore, in order to ensure the smooth use of the receiving facility 10, a reservation system is introduced in this embodiment. In other words, the receiving facility 10 is integrated into the reservation system, and multiple users U can reserve the use of multiple storage units 101 to 120 by using this reservation system.

[0061] As shown in Figure 5, the reservation system comprises a reservation server 30 that comprehensively manages the reservation system, a receiving facility 10 equipped with multiple storage units 101-120, user information terminals 34 and 35, and delivery personnel information terminals 36 and 37. The receiving facility 10, the user information terminals 34 and 35, and the delivery personnel information terminals 36 and 37 are all connected to the reservation server 30 via a communication network N.

[0062] In this modified example, the communication network N may include various communication network types such as telephone lines, ISDN lines, optical fibers, mobile communication networks, satellite communication lines, CATV lines, and other dedicated lines, as well as Internet service providers (i.e., the Internet) that connect them. It may also be a collective communication network in which various communication networks such as LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), Bluetooth®, and NFC (Near Field Communication) are interconnected in a way that enables them to communicate with each other. Furthermore, the connection type may be wired, wireless, or a mixture of wired and wireless.

[0063] The reservation server 30 is a central management device composed of a PC, dedicated devices / terminals, etc., and includes a processing unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. These processing unit 31, storage unit 32, and communication unit 33 are electrically connected by a bus or the like. The reservation server 30 is for users U to reserve the storage units 101-120 of the receiving facility 10 in advance when they wish to use the receiving facility 10. By reserving the storage units 101-120 in advance, it is possible to prevent other users from using the storage units 101-120, thereby reducing the number of redeliveries of packages P by delivery personnel D.

[0064] The calculation unit 31 of the reservation server 30 is composed of a CPU, RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), etc. ROM stores various programs and other data that the CPU executes. The CPU of the arithmetic unit 31 reads various programs stored in the memory unit 32, expands them into RAM, executes various processes according to the expanded programs, and centrally controls the operation of each means in the reservation system.

[0065] The storage unit 32 of the reservation server 30 is composed of non-volatile memory, a hard disk, or the like. The memory unit 32 stores various programs executed by the arithmetic unit 31, as well as various data necessary for program execution.

[0066] The various programs include a reservation program that reserves storage units 101-120 of the receiving facility 10 based on reservation information transmitted from user information terminals 34 and 35, and a reservation cancellation program that cancels the reservation when the luggage P is removed from the reserved storage units 101-120. Furthermore, each of the multiple storage units 101 to 120 in the receiving equipment 10 is assigned the above-mentioned specific information, and the various data stored in the storage unit 32 includes the data of the specific information assigned to the multiple storage units 101 to 120. This specific information is the same as the specific information stored in the storage unit of the control device 20. Furthermore, specific information is assigned to the receiving equipment 10 itself, and the reservation system can manage reservations for receiving equipment 10 located in multiple locations. Furthermore, the various data stored in the memory unit 32 include data from a confirmation table for checking the reservation status of multiple storage units 101 to 120.

[0067] The communication unit 33 of the reservation server 30 is composed of communication modules and the like. The communication unit 33 is configured to send and receive various signals and data with other devices (user information terminals 34, 35, delivery personnel information terminals 36, 37) that are connected via wired or wireless connections through the communication network N.

[0068] The reservation server 30 for this torture method operates as follows: When the reservation server 30 receives a request from user U accessing the reservation server 30 to reserve the use of the accommodation units 101-120, it executes a reservation program. When the reservation program is executed, it first sends data from a confirmation table showing the current reservation status to the user information terminals 34 and 35. The user information terminals 34 and 35 are either mobile information terminals 34 such as smartphones or tablet devices, or information terminals 35 such as PCs, and the confirmation table is displayed on the display units of the user information terminals 34 and 35.

[0069] User U checks the confirmation table on user information terminals 34 and 35 to see which accommodation units 101 to 120 are available for reservation. User U then selects any accommodation unit (for example, accommodation unit 120) from the available accommodation units 101 to 120 and sends the reservation information to the reservation server 30 via user information terminals 34 and 35. The reservation information includes user information, which is information about user U themselves, specific information about the accommodation unit 120 that the user wishes to reserve, and information about the date and time of the reservation.

[0070] The reservation server 30 receives reservation information transmitted from user information terminals 34 and 35 via the communication unit 33 and stores it in the storage unit 32. Then, it updates the data in the confirmation table based on the information contained in the reservation information. The updated confirmation sheet will show that the reserved storage unit 120 is booked for the date and time user U made the reservation, and that it is not possible for other users to make reservations. Any reservations made by other users will be rejected.

[0071] The reservation server 30 can also be accessed from the delivery person information terminals 36 and 37 used by delivery person D, allowing delivery person D to check the confirmation sheet to see which storage units 101 to 120 have reservations. Furthermore, the reservation server 30 may also send a notification to the delivery personnel information terminals 36 and 37 informing them of the reservation details as soon as a reservation is received from user U. In this case, the reservation information shall include information specifying the delivery company to deliver the package P, and information (e.g., email address) of the delivery personnel information terminals 36 and 37 to which the notification will be sent. The information terminals 36 and 37 for delivery personnel are either a mobile information terminal 36 such as a smartphone or tablet, or an information terminal 37 such as a PC. The mobile information terminal 36 is used by delivery personnel D, and the information terminal 37 is managed by the delivery company to which delivery personnel D belongs. The mobile information terminal 36 and the information terminal 37 are connected in a way that allows them to communicate and share information.

[0072] Furthermore, when the luggage P stored in the reserved storage unit 120 is removed by the user U, the luggage detection sensor 100b installed in the storage unit 120 ceases to detect the luggage P. The reservation server 30 executes a reservation cancellation program when the luggage detection sensor 100b ceases to detect the luggage P. When the reservation cancellation program is executed, the data on the confirmation table is updated, and the reservation for the previously reserved storage unit 120 is canceled. The confirmation table then shows that the storage unit 120 is now available for reservation.

[0073] Furthermore, it is not always the case that user U is aware of the delivery of package P. For example, it may be a package that user U is unaware of, such as a mid-year gift, a year-end gift, or a present. Since delivery person D is aware that package P is a package that user U is unaware of, when delivering such a package P, D will notify user U of the scheduled delivery of package P in advance via user information terminals 34 and 35. Upon receiving notification of the delivery schedule, user U accesses the reservation server 30 to reserve the storage unit 120. The reservation server 30 then updates the confirmation table upon receiving the reservation for the storage unit 120 by user U. Delivery driver D can check which storage unit 120 has a reservation by looking at the updated confirmation sheet or by receiving a notification informing him of the reservation details, and then delivers package P according to the reservation details.

[0074] As described above, a reservation can be made for storage unit 120. In other words, reservations can be made for the other storage units 101 to 119 in the same way. In addition, reservations can also be made for storage units 106 to 109 for the contactless delivery type, but if the delivery person D checks and determines that they can pack and arrange the packages P, packages P without a reservation may be stored in storage units 106 to 109.

[0075] Furthermore, one of the multiple storage compartments 101 to 120 may be equipped with a stamping device that can affix a receipt stamp to a delivery slip. In other words, in this embodiment, the types of storage compartments were described as differences in the receiving method, differences in internal temperature, and differences in storage capacity, but the presence or absence of a stamping device may also be described as a type of storage compartment.

[0076] This embodiment provides the following excellent effects. In other words, the multiple storage compartments 101-105 in the first receiving section 11, which is integrally provided with the outer wall 4 of the building 3, include at least one of the following: multiple storage compartments 101-105 with different receiving methods, such as delivery box type or contactless delivery type; multiple storage compartments 101-105 with different internal temperatures; and multiple storage compartments 101-105 with different storage capacity sizes. This reduces the number of redeliveries and allows for the storage of packages P that require cooling, heating, or warming, as well as at room temperature. Furthermore, it enables the storage of packages P of various sizes. This enriches the variety of types and sizes of storage spaces in which packages P are stored, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various types and sizes. Furthermore, if the multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 include multiple storage compartments 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures, and the first receiving compartment 11 is provided integrally with the outer wall 4, the power lines can be routed using the outer wall 4, making it easier to secure the power necessary to change the internal temperature.

[0077] Furthermore, the first receiving section 11 includes multiple storage sections 101-105 with different internal temperatures, which are room temperature storage sections 104 and 105 that are not temperature-controlled, and emergency temperature storage sections 101, 102, and 103 that are configured to be temperature-controlled to a temperature lower or higher than room temperature. This makes it possible to store both cargo P that can be stored at room temperature and cargo P that must be stored at an emergency temperature.

[0078] Furthermore, the second receiving section 12, which is located opposite the first receiving section 11, includes at least one of the following: multiple storage sections 106-120 with different receiving methods (delivery box type or contactless delivery type), and multiple storage sections 106-120 with different storage capacities. This reduces the number of redeliveries and allows for the storage of packages P of various sizes. This enriches the variety of types and sizes of storage spaces in which packages P are stored, enabling the storage of packages P of various types and sizes. Furthermore, since the second receiving section 12 is provided opposite the first receiving section 11, the space between the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 can be perceived as a receiving space with multiple storage sections 101 to 120.

[0079] Furthermore, since the structure is further equipped with a roof section 13 that is stretched between the outer wall 4 and the second loading section 12, the roof section 13 can be stretched between the first loading section 11, which is integrally provided with the outer wall 4, and the second loading section 12. This prevents rain from falling on the area below the roof section 13, making it less likely for the cargo P to get wet when being loaded or unloaded during rainfall.

[0080] Furthermore, a gate 17 is provided in the entrance / exit space 15 that follows the passage space 14 between the first receiving area 11 and the second receiving area 12. The gate 17 has a gate locking device for locking the opening and closing operation of the gate 17, and an authentication means for authenticating the unlocking operation of the gate locking device. Therefore, only those who have been authenticated by the authentication means to unlock the gate locking device can enter and exit the entrance / exit space 15. As a result, the outdoor area of ​​the building 3 where this receiving facility 10 is located can be used as a traffic flow for external services, including receiving goods, and unauthorized entry into the interior of the building 3 is prevented, making it easier to manage security risks.

[0081] Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a growing demand for the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality, which aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero, and for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the construction industry, efforts are also being made to use wood, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions, for buildings. The receiving equipment 10 of this embodiment offers a wide variety of storage spaces for storing packages P, and can accommodate packages P of various types and sizes. This reduces carbon dioxide emissions associated with the redelivery of packages P, and can contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality and the achievement of the SDGs.

[0082] [Variation] The embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to those described above, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. Modifications are described below. The following modifications may be combined as much as possible. Furthermore, in each of the following modifications, elements common to the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0083] [Variation 1] The storage section 40 shown in Figures 6A and 6B is provided in place of storage sections 101 to 105 in any of the first receiving sections 11. The storage section 40 of this modified example is equipped with two storage spaces 41 and 42 that are divided vertically, and these upper and lower storage spaces 41 and 42 each have a first access opening 41a and 42a formed on the front and a second access opening 41b and 42b formed on the rear.

[0084] A partition plate 43 is provided between the upper first storage space 41 and the lower second storage space 42. That is, the area above the partition plate 43 is the first storage space 41, and the area below the partition plate 43 is the second storage space 42.

[0085] The first access openings 41a and 42a formed on the front are opened and closed by a single front door 44, and the second access openings 41b and 42b formed on the rear are opened and closed by a single rear door 45. In this embodiment, both the front door 44 and the rear door 45 are of the sliding type and are equipped with door locking parts for locking and unlocking the front door 44 and the rear door 45. This door locking part is configured in the same way as the door locking part in the above embodiment and is controlled by the control device 20.

[0086] The first access opening 41a of the first storage space 41, located above, is formed at the upper end of the front panel portion that constitutes the first storage space 41. The second access opening 41b is formed to occupy most of the rear panel portion that constitutes the first storage space 41. The first loading / unloading port 41a is located on the side of the passage space 14, and the second loading / unloading port 41b is provided facing the interior of the building 3. When used for receiving goods, the first loading / unloading port 41a is used as the loading port for receiving the goods P, and the second loading / unloading port 41b is used as the loading port for receiving the goods P. When used for collecting goods, the second loading / unloading port 41b is used as the loading port for receiving the goods P, and the second loading / unloading port 41b is used as the loading port for receiving the goods P.

[0087] The first storage space 41 is equipped with a plurality of movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c that are movable vertically. That is, the plurality of movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c are configured to move vertically within the first storage space 41 by a movable mechanism (not shown).

[0088] The movable mechanism comprises a rack rail, a pinion gear, and a gear drive unit. The rack rail, pinion gear, and gear drive unit constitute a so-called rack and pinion system. Specifically, the pinion gear is rotationally driven by the gear drive unit and is located on the movable shelf plates 46a, 46b, and 46c. On the other hand, rack rails are provided in pairs on each of the side panels that make up the first storage space 41. They are also provided between the upper end and the lower end of the first storage space 41. In other words, the range of motion of the multiple movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c is from the lower surface of the top panel that makes up the first storage space 41 to the upper surface of the partition plate 43. The gear drive unit is connected to the control device 20 in a communicative manner, and the gear drive unit can be operated through the control device 20 to rotate the pinion gear. The pinion gear can rotate in both forward and reverse directions, which enables the raising and lowering of multiple movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c. Furthermore, the mechanism for raising and lowering the multiple movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c is not limited to this rack and pinion system; other mechanisms may also be used.

[0089] In this modified version, there are three movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c, and the top two movable shelves 46a and 46b can be stored by moving them towards the top panel. In other words, the basic configuration is that the top two movable shelves 46a and 46b are stored and hidden by moving them towards the top panel.

[0090] As shown in Figure 6A, the basic position of the lowest movable shelf 46c is that the height of its upper surface is aligned with the height of the lower edge of the first loading / unloading opening 41a. When luggage P(P1) is placed on the lowest movable shelf 46c, as shown in Figure 6B, the movable shelf 46c lowers to the position of the partition plate 43.

[0091] When the lowest movable shelf 46c is lowered to the position of the partition plate 43, the middle movable shelf 46b then moves downward, and the height of its upper surface is positioned to match the height of the lower edge of the first loading / unloading opening 41a. Then, when luggage P(P2) is placed on the middle movable shelf 46c, the movable shelf 46b is lowered to a position directly above the luggage P(P1) placed on the lowest movable shelf 46c.

[0092] When the middle movable shelf 46b is moved downwards by placing luggage P(P2) on it, the uppermost movable shelf 46a moves downwards, and the height of its top surface is positioned to match the height of the lower edge of the first loading / unloading opening 41a. Even when luggage P(P3) is placed on the uppermost movable shelf 46c, the uppermost movable shelf 46a does not move downwards and maintains its position.

[0093] Furthermore, a dimension measurement sensor (having the same function as the dimension measurement sensor 100c in the above embodiment) is provided in the first storage space 41, which measures the external dimensions of the stored luggage P (P1, P2, P3) and transmits the measurement to the control device 20. Therefore, by controlling the gear drive unit by the control device 20 based on the detection results of the dimension measurement sensor, it is possible to prevent the upper movable shelf 46b (46a) from coming into contact with the luggage P placed on the lower movable shelf 46c (46b). The dimension measuring sensor shall be installed in a position where the height dimension of the package P can be reliably measured, such as on the upper edge of the second loading / unloading opening 41b.

[0094] As described above, the first storage space 41 can operate multiple movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c based on the control of the control device 20, so it can accommodate luggage P that is small enough to pass through the first loading / unloading opening 41a, and the size of luggage P that can be stored in the first storage space 41 can be freely adjusted according to the size of the luggage P that has been stored first. That is, if the height dimension of the first luggage P (P1) stored is approximately equal to the vertical dimension of the first loading / unloading opening 41a, depending on the height dimension of the second luggage P (P2) stored, luggage P (P3) may not be able to be placed on the uppermost movable shelf 46a. For this reason, depending on the height dimension of the second luggage P (P2) stored, the middle movable shelf 46b may not move downwards. If the measurement by the dimension measuring sensor determines that the height of the uppermost movable shelf 46a is aligned with the height of the lower edge of the first loading / unloading opening 41a, the uppermost movable shelf 46a moves downward to a state where it is ready to receive the cargo P (P3).

[0095] On the other hand, the second storage space 42 does not have movable shelves like the first storage space 41, and the size of the luggage P that can be stored is set to be larger. In other words, at the front, the first access opening 42a of the second storage space 42 is set to be longer in both length and width than the first access opening 41a of the first storage space 41. Furthermore, the second access opening 42b at the rear of the second storage space 42 is set to have the same length and width dimensions as the first access opening 42a at the front of the second storage space 42. Therefore, larger packages P that cannot be stored in the first storage space 41 can be stored in the second storage space 42 and can be easily retrieved from the inside of the building 3. In addition, since the front and rear access openings 42a and 42b of the second storage space 42 have the same length and width dimensions, collection of packages is also easy.

[0096] According to this modified example, one of the multiple storage compartments in the first receiving compartment 11 and the second receiving compartment 12 includes a storage compartment 40 equipped with movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c, which are partition members that divide the storage space 41 in which the packages P are stored. Since the movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c are configured to move while maintaining the partitioned state of the storage space 41, even if the external dimensions of the packages P delivered by the delivery person D of the delivery company vary, the partitioning of the storage space 41 can be changed according to the external dimensions of the delivered packages P, and the packages P can be stored. This increases the variety of sizes of the storage space 41 in which the packages P are stored, and makes it possible to accommodate packages P of various sizes.

[0097] [Variation 2] The storage section 50 shown in Figures 7A and 7B is provided in place of the storage sections 101 to 120 in either the first receiving section 11 or the second receiving section 12. The storage section 50 of this modified example is equipped with a single storage space 51 in which luggage is stored. The storage space 51 has side panels 51a on both sides, a bottom panel 51b, a top panel 51c, and a back panel 51d, and an opening for loading and unloading luggage P is formed at the front.

[0098] The storage space 51 is provided with a plurality of movable shelves 52 that divide the storage space 51 vertically, and a movable mechanism (not shown) that supports these plurality of movable shelves 52 so that they can move vertically. The movable mechanism employs a rack and pinion system configured similarly to the rack and pinion system described above. Specifically, it comprises a rack rail, a pinion gear, and a gear drive unit. A pair of rack rails are provided on each of the side panels 51a on both sides. They are also provided between the upper and lower ends of the storage space 51. The gear drive unit is connected to the control device 20 in a communicative manner, and the gear drive unit can be operated through the control device 20 to rotate the pinion gear. The pinion gear can rotate in both forward and reverse directions, which enables the raising and lowering of multiple movable shelves 52.

[0099] In this modified example, there are six movable shelves 52, and the storage space 51 can be partitioned between each movable shelf 52, between the lowest movable shelf 52 and the bottom plate 51b, and between the highest movable shelf 52 and the top plate 51c. Therefore, the front access openings are also formed for each partitioned space. Accordingly, in the storage section 50 of this modified example, an opening / closing member 53 for opening and closing the access openings is provided between each movable shelf 52, between the lowest movable shelf 52 and the bottom plate 51b, and between the highest movable shelf 52 and the top plate 51c.

[0100] The opening / closing member 53 comprises an upper end frame 53a, a lower end frame 53b arranged parallel to the upper end frame 53a, and a closing body 53c whose upper end is held by the upper end frame 53a and whose lower end is held by the lower end frame 53b, and which is configured to be expandable and contractible in the vertical direction.

[0101] The upper frame 53a and the lower frame 53b can be joined together by an attractive force, such as a magnet. In this modified example, a magnet is attached to the lower surface of the upper frame 53a, and the upper end of the lower frame 53b is attracted to the magnet. Furthermore, the upper frame 53a is fixed to the front end of each movable shelf 52 and the front end of the top plate 51c. The lower end frame 53b has a storage section (not shown) at its upper end that is formed to open upward and houses the closing body 53c.

[0102] The closure body 53c is formed in a zigzag pattern (also called an accordion fold or textbook fold) when viewed from the side, and can be folded and stored in the storage compartment of the lower end frame 53b when folded. The closure body 53c may be made of an expandable material.

[0103] Although not shown in the diagram, of the two adjacent opening / closing members 53 located vertically, the lower end frame 53b of the upper opening / closing member 53 is provided with a sickle-shaped locking mechanism, and the upper end frame 53a of the lower opening / closing member 53 is provided with a locking receiver that receives the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism provided on the lower frame 53b receives power from a power supply unit (not shown). This locking mechanism is controlled by the control device 20, similar to the door locking mechanism in the above embodiment. In other words, the locking mechanism is an electric lock that locks and unlocks electrically, and can be locked and unlocked by receiving operation of the control device 20 by the user U or the delivery person D.

[0104] Furthermore, since no opening / closing member 53 is provided below the lowest opening / closing member 53, an auxiliary frame 53d is provided below the lowest opening / closing member 53, which is fixed to the front end of the bottom plate 51b. The auxiliary frame 53d, like the upper end frame 53a of the opening / closing member 53, is equipped with a locking receiver that receives the lock portion provided on the lower end frame 53b of the opening / closing member 53, which is located above it.

[0105] As described above, the storage compartment 50 is equipped with six movable shelves 52, so that one storage space 51 is divided into seven sections. In other words, it has seven storage spaces 51. Therefore, it can accommodate at least seven pieces of luggage P. Each movable shelf 52 can move up and down by a movable mechanism, and the opening can be closed by a closing body 53c that expands and contracts vertically. Therefore, the vertical dimensions of each storage space can be appropriately adjusted by adjusting the position of the movable shelf 52 according to the luggage P to be stored.

[0106] Furthermore, dimension measuring sensors (having the same function as the dimension measuring sensor 100c in the above embodiment) for measuring the dimensions of the luggage P may be provided on the lower or upper surface of each movable shelf 52 and on the lower surface of the top plate 51c or the upper surface of the bottom plate 51b. This allows the external dimensions of the luggage P stored in the storage space to be measured and transmitted to the control device 20, and the control device 20 to control the gear drive unit based on the detection results of the dimension measurement sensor, thereby enabling automatic position adjustment of the movable shelf 52 according to the luggage P being stored.

[0107] According to this modified example, one of the multiple storage compartments in the first receiving compartment 11 and the second receiving compartment 12 includes a storage compartment 50 equipped with multiple movable shelves 52, which are partition members that divide the storage space 51 in which the packages P are stored. Since the multiple movable shelves 52 are configured to move while maintaining the partitioned state of the storage space 51, even if the external dimensions of the packages P delivered by the delivery person D of the delivery company vary, the partitioning of the storage space 51 can be changed according to the external dimensions of the delivered packages P, and the packages P can be stored. This increases the variety of sizes of the storage space 51 in which the packages P are stored, and makes it possible to accommodate packages P of various sizes.

[0108] [Example 3] The storage compartment 60 shown in Figures 8A and 8B has a partition device for dividing the internal storage space 61 in which the luggage P is stored into upper and lower sections. In this modified example, the storage space 61 in the storage compartment 60 has a bottom plate portion 61a, a top plate portion 61b, side plate portions 61c on both sides, a front plate portion 61d, and a rear plate portion 61e, with an opening 4 for loading and unloading luggage P formed on the front. In addition, in the storage compartment 60 of this modified example, an opening 62 is formed only on the front plate portion 61d. The partition device comprises a movable shelf 63 which is a partition body, and a shutter 64 which is a closing body provided on the lower surface of the movable shelf 63 and partially closes the entrance / exit 62.

[0109] The movable shelf 63 comprises a shelf body, a rack rail 63a, a pinion gear (not shown), and a gear drive unit (not shown). Furthermore, the shutter 64 includes a shutter body, a shutter storage section 64a, a rotating roller 64b, a shutter drive section (not shown), and a shutter lock section.

[0110] The shelf board itself is a plate that moves up and down within the storage space 61 by a lifting mechanism such as a rack rail 63a, and is positioned horizontally between the bottom plate 61a and the top plate 61b. When no luggage P is stored, the shelf board is positioned towards the underside of the top plate 61b. When luggage P (P1) is placed on the bottom plate 61a, the shelf board descends to near the center in the vertical direction, thereby dividing the storage space 61 into upper and lower sections.

[0111] The rack rail 63a, pinion gear, and gear drive unit that constitute the lifting mechanism form a rack and pinion system. Specifically, the pinion gear is rotationally driven by the gear drive unit and is located on the movable shelf 63 side. However, the mechanism for moving the movable shelf 63 up and down is not limited to this rack and pinion system, and other mechanisms may be used. On the other hand, the rack rail 63a, with which the pinion gear engages, is attached to the inner surface of the side plate portions 61c located on both sides in the width direction of the housing portion 60. The gear drive unit is connected to the control device 20 in a communicative manner, and the gear drive unit can be operated through the control device 20 to rotate the pinion gear. The pinion gear can rotate in both forward and reverse directions, which enables the movable shelf 63 to move up and down.

[0112] The rack rail 63a is provided between the upper end and the vertical center of the side panel 61c located on both sides in the width direction of the storage section 60. In other words, the range of motion of the shelf itself is from the lower surface of the top panel 61b to near the vertical center of the storage space 61. In this modified example, the shelf board is initially positioned against the underside of the top panel 61b, and lowers to approximately the vertical center of the storage section 60 when partitioning the storage space 61. However, this is not the only option; the shelf board may initially be positioned against the top surface of the bottom panel 61a, and after luggage P(P1) is placed on the top surface of the shelf board, it may rise to approximately the vertical center of the storage section 60 to partition the storage space 61 vertically.

[0113] The shutter body of the shutter 64 is operated by a shutter drive unit. It extends downward to block a portion of the opening 62 and returns to its original position if it does not partition the storage space 61. The shutter drive unit is assumed to receive power from a power supply unit (not shown). Furthermore, the tip located at the lowest end of the shutter body is equipped with a shutter lock for locking and unlocking the shutter body. Although not shown in the figures, the shutter lock in this modified example is a hook-type lock, and a strike plate is provided on the bottom plate 61a to receive it. The shutter lock is powered by a power supply unit (not shown).

[0114] The shutter storage section 64a is a housing for storing the shutter body inside, and a shutter opening is formed at its front end for inserting and removing the shutter body. The shutter storage section 64a is positioned close to the front end of the shelf body of the movable shelf 63. The shutter opening is located precisely on the front side in the depth direction of the storage section 60. The shutter entrance opens downwards, and the shutter body extends downwards when the entrance / exit 62 is closed.

[0115] A rotating roller 64b is provided inside the shutter housing 64a, and the shutter body is guided by this rotating roller 64b from a horizontal position to a vertical position. The rotating roller 64b is provided from one end to the other in the width direction of the shutter housing 64a, with the shutter body resting on top of it. Furthermore, the shutter storage section 64a is equipped with guide rails that hold the shutter body in a horizontal position and guide the movement of the shutter body when it is deployed.

[0116] As described above, the storage of packages P(P1, P2) into the storage unit 60 begins with the first package P1 being placed in the storage space 61 and detected by the package detection sensor (package detection sensor 100b). Then, the delivery person D closes the door 62a to close the loading / unloading opening 62, and once the door 62a is locked, the control device 20 controls the movable shelf 63, lowering the shelf body to approximately the vertical center of the storage space 61. Subsequently, the control device 20 controls the shutter drive unit and starts the closing operation of the shutter body of the shutter 64. That is, the shutter body is extended downward. Then, when the shutter body is completely closed, the control device 20 controls the shutter locking mechanism to lock the shutter body.

[0117] A second item P2 is stored between the shelf body and the top panel 61b. The storage space for the second item P2 can be changed according to the vertical dimension of the first item P1. That is, if the height of the upper end of the first item P1 is above the lower end of the rack rail 63a, the storage space for the second item P2 will be adjusted to be shorter vertically than when the shelf body is moved to the lower end of the rack rail 63a.

[0118] According to this modified example, one of the multiple storage compartments in the first receiving compartment 11 and the second receiving compartment 12 includes a storage compartment 60 equipped with a movable shelf 63, which is a partition member that divides the storage space 61 in which the packages P are stored. The movable shelf 63 is configured to be movable while maintaining the partitioned state of the storage space 61. Therefore, even if the external dimensions of the packages P delivered by the delivery person D of the delivery company vary, the partitioning of the storage space 61 can be changed according to the external dimensions of the delivered packages P, and the packages P can be stored. This increases the variety of sizes in the storage space 61 in which the packages P are stored, and makes it possible to accommodate packages P of various sizes. Furthermore, the first package P1, which is already stored in the storage space 61, can be shielded by the shutter 64, and the shutter 64 can be locked by the shutter lock. This improves security when storing the second package P2 in a storage space where the first package P1 has already been stored, and also protects the packages if one or both of the first package P1 and the second package P2 are items that cannot be stacked. In addition, since the first package P1 is not visible when the second package P2 is stored, it also contributes to protecting privacy.

[0119] [Variation 4] In the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12, one of the multiple storage compartments 101 to 120 has a thin vacuum insulation panel incorporated into its casing and door. In other words, the storage compartment in this modified example has high insulation performance and can maintain the internal temperature within a constant range for a long period of time even without power. As a result, the storage compartment in this modified example can receive packages that require temperature control, such as fresh food, industrial products, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the storage compartment in this modified example may have a cooling agent incorporated into its casing and door. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0120] 1 Site 2 road 3 Buildings 4. Exterior walls 5. Roof 10. Receiving facilities 11. First Receiving Section 12 Second Receiving Section 13. Roof section 13a Solar Cell Array 14. Aisle space 15 Entrance / Exit Space 16 fences 17 Gate 20 Control device 101-120 Storage Units

Claims

1. A loading and unloading facility attached to a building, The building is provided with a first receiving section that is integrated with the exterior wall and has multiple storage compartments capable of accommodating luggage. The system further includes a second receiving section, which is provided opposite the first receiving section and has multiple storage compartments capable of accommodating cargo. The plurality of storage compartments in the first receiving section include at least one of the following: a plurality of storage compartments with different receiving methods, such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type; a plurality of storage compartments with different internal temperatures; and a plurality of storage compartments with different storage capacities. The plurality of storage compartments in the second receiving section include at least one of the following: a plurality of storage compartments with different receiving methods, such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type; and a plurality of storage compartments with different storage capacities. The space between the first receiving section and the second receiving section is designated as a passageway space. One end of the aforementioned passageway space is designated as an access space for entering and exiting the site on which the building is constructed. A gate is provided at the aforementioned entrance / exit space. The loading and unloading facility is characterized in that the gate has a gate locking device for locking the opening and closing operation of the gate, and an authentication means for authenticating the unlocking operation of the gate locking device.

2. In the receiving equipment described in claim 1, The receiving equipment is characterized in that the plurality of storage compartments with different internal temperatures include a room-temperature storage compartment that is not temperature-controlled, and an emergency-temperature storage compartment that is configured to be temperature-controlled to a temperature lower or higher than room temperature.

3. In the receiving equipment described in claim 1, In the first receiving section and the second receiving section, one of the plurality of storage sections includes a storage section provided with a partition member that divides the storage space in which the cargo is stored. The loading and unloading equipment is characterized in that the partition member is configured to be movable while maintaining the partitioned state of the storage space.

4. In the receiving equipment described in claim 1, A loading / unloading facility characterized by further comprising a roof section that is spanned between the outer wall and the second loading / unloading section.

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