Lockers and item collection methods

Abstract

The present invention provides a storage cabinet and a method for retrieving items; the storage cabinet includes a protective cavity with a cavity opening, a loading device located in the protective cavity and having a storage and access opening, a storage box placed in the loading device, a first locking mechanism for locking the storage box in the loading device, and a second locking mechanism for locking the loading device in the protective cavity, wherein the second locking mechanism is located in the protective cavity, and the storage box can isolate the second locking mechanism from the cavity opening. During the retrieval process, only after the first locking mechanism is unlocked and the storage box is pulled out of the loading device, can the second locking mechanism be unlocked through the cavity opening, and then the loading device can be moved out of the protective cavity, so that the storage box can be used to transfer the storage box to a set position later. This method can effectively prevent the loading device from being moved out under abnormal circumstances, thereby improving safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a locker, and in particular to a locker with higher safety and an article retrieval method. Background Art

[0002] In the logistics cabinets in the prior art, the internal loading cavity for storing items is usually immovable. During the item pickup process, the recipient can only take the item out of the loading cavity and then transfer it to the set location. For some special items, or when there are multiple items stored in the loading cavity, this pickup method will bring certain inconveniences to the subsequent transportation of the items. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a locker that is more convenient to use.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a storage cabinet, comprising a protective cavity having a cavity opening, a loading device located in the protective cavity and having an access port, a storage box placed in the loading device, a first locking mechanism for locking the storage box in the loading device, and a second locking mechanism for locking the loading device in the protective cavity, wherein the second locking mechanism is located in the protective cavity, and the storage box can isolate the second locking mechanism from the cavity opening.

[0005] Furthermore, the cargo carrying device comprises a cargo carrying box and wheels installed at the bottom of the cargo carrying box, the cargo carrying box is provided with the access port, and a storage box is placed in the cargo carrying box.

[0006] Furthermore, the second locking mechanism includes a locking portion installed on the inner wall of the protection cavity and a locked portion installed on the object carrying device.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking part and / or the locked part is a magnet.

[0008] Further, the locking portion is a lock seat having a limiting hole, the locked portion is a latch inserted in the limiting hole, and the latch can move in a direction approaching and away from the limiting hole.

[0009] Furthermore, the locking portion is a lock seat having a limiting groove, the locked portion is a latch embedded in the limiting groove, and the latch can move in a direction approaching and away from the limiting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the cavity opening is provided on the front side wall of the protection cavity, and the locking portion is installed on the rear side wall, the left side wall, or the right side wall of the protection cavity.

[0011] Furthermore, the object carrying device comprises a plurality of object carrying cavities, the storage box is placed in the object carrying cavity, and the access port is provided on one side wall of the object carrying cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the first locking mechanism is a password lock or a mechanical lock.

[0013] As described above, the locker according to the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] During the process of taking out items, the first locking mechanism is first unlocked, and then the storage box is pulled out of the loading device, and the hand is extended into the second locking mechanism in the protective cavity through the cavity opening, so that the second locking mechanism can be unlocked and the loading device can be moved out of the protective cavity, so that the storage box and the items in the storage box can be transferred to the set position using the loading device later, thereby facilitating the transportation of items and the overall item retrieval work, making the present locker more convenient to use; at the same time, this method in which the hidden second locking mechanism can be unlocked only after the first locking mechanism is opened and the storage box is pulled out of the loading device can effectively prevent the loading device from being moved out under abnormal circumstances, thereby improving the safety of the locker.

[0015] Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an article picking method that is convenient for article transportation.

[0016] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for retrieving items, using the locker, and the method for retrieving items comprises the following steps:

[0017] S1. The recipient reaches the first locking mechanism through the cavity opening and unlocks the first locking mechanism;

[0018] S2, the recipient pulls the storage box out of the loading device through the access port, then touches the second locking mechanism through the cavity opening, and unlocks the second locking mechanism;

[0019] S3. The recipient moves the object carrier out of the protective cavity through the cavity opening, and then moves the object carrier with the storage box to a set position.

[0020] As described above, the method for picking up items according to the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The present method for retrieving items facilitates the transportation of items and the entire item retrieval work by moving the loading device out of the protective cavity and transferring the storage box and items therein to a set position by transferring the loading device; and in the retrieval process, only after the first locking mechanism is opened and the storage box is pulled out of the loading device, can the second locking mechanism be touched and unlocked, and then the loading device can be removed from the protective cavity. This method of retrieval can effectively prevent the loading device from being removed under abnormal circumstances, thereby improving safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a locker in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the object carrying device in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the second locking mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the translation of the locked part relative to the locking part in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the locked part rotating relative to the locking part in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second locking mechanism in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second locking mechanism in Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

[0030] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second locking mechanism in Embodiment 8 of the present invention.

[0031] Component number description

[0032] 1 Protective cavity

[0033] 11 Cavity opening

[0034] 2 Loading device

[0035] 21 Access port

[0036] 22 Carrying box

[0037] 221 Carrying chamber

[0038] 23 Wheel

[0039] 3 Storage Boxes

[0040] 31 Upper opening

[0041] 32 front opening

[0042] 4. First locking mechanism

[0043] 5 Second locking mechanism

[0044] 51 Locking part

[0045] 511 Lock seat

[0046] 512 Limit hole

[0047] 513 Limiting slot

[0048] 52 Locked part

[0049] 521 Latch DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The following is a description of the implementation of the present invention by means of specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0051] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the present invention, so they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportion relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the present invention without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the present invention. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description, and are not used to limit the scope of the implementation of the present invention. The change or adjustment of their relative relationship should also be regarded as the scope of the implementation of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0052] Embodiment 1

[0053] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, this embodiment provides a storage cabinet, including a protective cavity 1 with a cavity opening 11, a loading device 2 located in the protective cavity 1 and having an access port 21, a storage box 3 placed in the loading device 2, a first locking mechanism 4 for locking the storage box 3 in the loading device 2, and a second locking mechanism 5 for locking the loading device 2 in the protective cavity 1, the second locking mechanism 5 is located in the protective cavity 1, and the storage box 3 can isolate the second locking mechanism 5 from the cavity opening 11. In the present application, the storage box 3 can isolate the second locking mechanism 5 from the cavity opening 11, which means that when the storage box 3 is placed in the loading device 2, the storage box 3 is blocked between the cavity opening 11 and the second locking mechanism 5 to cover the second locking mechanism 5, so that the second locking mechanism 5 is hidden in the protective cavity 1. At this time, human hands cannot touch the second locking mechanism 5 located in the protective cavity 1, and thus cannot unlock the second locking mechanism 5. Only after the first locking mechanism 4 is opened and the storage box 3 is pulled out of the loading device 2, can the hidden second locking mechanism 5 be unlocked. In this way, during the process of taking out items, the first locking mechanism 4 is first unlocked, and then the storage box 3 is pulled out of the loading device 2, and the hand is extended into the second locking mechanism 5 in the protective cavity 1 through the cavity opening 11, so that the second locking mechanism 5 can be unlocked and the loading device 2 can be moved out of the protective cavity 1, so that the storage box 3 and the items in the storage box 3 can be transferred to the set position by using the loading device 2 later, thereby facilitating the transportation of items and the overall item retrieval work, making the present locker more convenient to use; at the same time, this method of unlocking the hidden second locking mechanism 5 can only be performed after the first locking mechanism 4 is opened and the storage box 3 is pulled out of the loading device 2, which can effectively prevent the loading device 2 from being moved out under abnormal circumstances, thereby improving the safety of the locker.

[0054] At the same time, this embodiment provides a method for retrieving items, using the locker, and the method for retrieving items includes the following steps:

[0055] S1. The recipient reaches the first locking mechanism 4 through the cavity opening 11 and unlocks the first locking mechanism 4;

[0056] S2, the recipient pulls the storage box 3 out of the loading device 2 through the access port 21, then touches the second locking mechanism 5 through the cavity opening 11, and unlocks the second locking mechanism 5;

[0057] S3. The recipient moves the object carrier 2 out of the protective cavity 1 through the cavity opening 11, and transfers the object carrier 2 with the storage box 3 to a set position.

[0058] The present method for retrieving items facilitates the transportation of items and the entire item retrieval process by moving the loading device 2 out of the protective cavity 1 and transferring the storage box 3 and items therein to a set position by transferring the loading device 2. In addition, during the retrieval process, only after the first locking mechanism 4 is opened and the storage box 3 is pulled out of the loading device 2, can the second locking mechanism 5 be touched and unlocked, thereby allowing the loading device 2 to be removed from the protective cavity 1. This method of retrieval can effectively prevent the loading device 2 from being removed under abnormal circumstances, thereby improving safety.

[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the loading device 2 includes a loading box 22 and wheels 23 installed at the bottom of the loading box 22, the loading box 22 is provided with the access port 21, and a storage box 3 is placed in the loading box 22. The loading device 2 is also called a loading vehicle. In the above step S3, after the loading device 2 is removed from the protective cavity 1, the loading device 2 is used to facilitate the movement of the storage box 3 to the set position; specifically, after the loading device 2 is removed, the extracted storage box 3 is put back into the loading device 2, and then the storage box 3 is conveniently transferred to the set position by pushing the loading device 2.

[0060] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the second locking mechanism 5 includes a locking portion 51 installed on the inner wall of the protective cavity 1 and a locked portion 52 installed on the loading device 2. And in this embodiment, the locking portion 51 is a magnet, and the locked portion 52 is made of a magnetic conductive material, and the locking portion 51 can adsorb the locked portion 52 by magnetic force. In this embodiment, the cavity opening 11 is provided on the front side wall of the protective cavity 1, and the locking portion 51 is fixedly installed on the rear side wall of the protective cavity 1. The position of the locked portion 52 corresponds to the position of the locking portion 51, and the locked portion 52 is installed on the rear side wall of the loading device 2, and the front side surface of the locking portion 51 is adsorbed with the rear side surface of the locked portion 52. The locking portion 51 applies the greatest magnetic force to the locked portion 52 and the loading device 2 in the front-to-back direction, and applies a smaller magnetic force to the locked portion 52 in the up-down direction and the left-to-right direction. Therefore, in step S3, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the recipient can push the locked portion 52 to translate in the left-right direction, or translate in the up-down direction, or rotate relative to the locking portion 51 by applying a small force, so that the locked portion 52 is offset from the locking portion 51, and the locking portion 51 can no longer apply sufficient magnetic force in the front-back direction to the locked portion 52, thereby unlocking the second locking mechanism 5, and then facilitating the recipient to pull the object carrier 2 out of the protective cavity 1. In this embodiment, the locking portion 51 and the locked portion 52 are both rectangular.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the loading device 2 includes a plurality of loading cavities 221, in which the storage boxes 3 are placed, and the access port 21 is provided on one side wall of the loading cavity 221. Specifically, the loading box 22 includes a plurality of the above-mentioned loading cavities 221. This structural design enables the loading device 2 to hold a plurality of storage boxes 3. Articles are placed in the storage boxes 3, so that the loading device 2 can carry more articles. In the above step S3, after the loading device 2 is removed from the protective cavity 1, the loading device 2 is used to facilitate the transfer of the plurality of storage boxes 3 to the set position. Specifically, in the above step S2, a storage box 3 located at the top is pulled out from the corresponding loading cavity 221; in the above step S3, a hand is extended through the cavity opening 11 and the loading cavity 221 located at the top to the locked portion 52 located on the rear side wall of the loading box 22, and the locked portion 52 is pushed open, so that the second locking mechanism 5 can be opened, so that the entire loading device 2 can be moved out of the protection cavity 1, and then the pulled out storage box 3 is put back into the loading cavity 221 located at the top, and then all the storage boxes 3 are conveniently transferred to the set position by pushing the loading device 2. In this embodiment, the rear side wall of the loading cavity 221 is open, that is, there is no cavity wall, so as to ensure that after the storage box 3 is pulled out, the human hand can touch the locking portion 51 and the locked portion 52. And the left side wall and the right side wall of the loading cavity 221 can also adopt an open structure design. In addition, in this embodiment, the first locking mechanism 4 is a password lock or a mechanical lock, and the recipient in the above step S1 opens the first locking mechanism 4 by inputting a password or a key. Specifically, in the above step S1, it is only necessary to open the first locking mechanism 4 for locking the storage box 3 located at the top. The mechanical lock or the password lock can be installed on the storage box 3, or on a corresponding position on the loading device 2.

[0062] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, articles are placed in the storage box 3; the upper end surface of the storage box 3 is an open structure, and an upper opening 31 is formed, so that articles can be put into the storage box 3 through the upper opening 31, and articles can be taken out of the storage box 3 through the upper opening 31. A front opening 32 is provided on the front side wall of the storage box 3.

[0063] This embodiment adopts the above structural design and method for picking up items, so that after the picker opens the first locking mechanism 4 by entering a password or a key, the second locking mechanism 5 can be unlocked by simply translating or rotating the locked part 52, without having to enter a password again or use a corresponding key. The operation is simple, which facilitates the picking up of items, simplifies the structure of the second locking mechanism 5, and reduces the manufacturing cost of the second locking mechanism 5 and the locker. In addition, in other embodiments, the second locking mechanism 5 can also adopt a mechanical lock with a key or a password lock, or a locking structure such as a buckle.

[0064] In this embodiment, the protective cavity 1 of the locker can be fixedly installed at the express delivery pickup place downstairs in the office building. The picker only needs to carry the key or password for opening the first locking mechanism 4 to remove the carrier 2 from the locker, and use the carrier 2 with wheels 23 to facilitate the transportation of multiple storage boxes 3 to the office upstairs. Then, after opening the first locking mechanism 4 with the key or password again, the storage box 3 can be taken out, and finally the items in the storage box 3 can be taken out. This pickup method can effectively prevent the carrier 2 from being removed in abnormal circumstances, and the picker only needs to have the key or password that can open the first locking mechanism 4, which is convenient for picking up. In addition, in other embodiments, the locker can also be used in other occasions according to usage requirements.

[0065] Embodiment 2

[0066] The present embodiment is based on the above-mentioned first embodiment, and its difference is that the locking portion 51 and the locked portion 52 in the present embodiment are both magnets.

[0067] Embodiment 3

[0068] This embodiment is based on the above-mentioned embodiment 1, and its difference is that in this embodiment, the locking part 51 is made of magnetic conductive material, and the locked part 52 is a magnet.

[0069] Embodiment 4

[0070] like Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment is based on the above-mentioned embodiment 1, and its difference is that the locking part 51 is a lock seat 511 with a limiting hole 512, and the locked part 52 is a latch 521 inserted in the limiting hole 512, and the latch 521 can move in the direction close to and away from the limiting hole 512. This embodiment uses the limiting effect of the limiting hole 512 on the latch 521, and uses the magnetic force between the lock seat 511 and the latch 521 to effectively limit the movement of the object carrier 2 in the front and rear direction, and can enhance the locking ability of the object carrier 2. In step S3 of this embodiment, the recipient pulls the latch 521 out of the limiting hole 512 in the left and right direction, so that the latch 521 moves in the direction away from the limiting hole 512, and the second locking mechanism 5 is unlocked, so that the object carrier 2 can be moved out, and the operation is simple. This embodiment utilizes the limiting effect of the limiting hole 512 of the lock seat 511 on the latch 521 and the magnetic force between the lock seat 511 and the latch 521 to ensure a tighter connection between the loading device 2 and the protective cavity 1.

[0071] Embodiment 5

[0072] like Figure 8As shown, this embodiment is based on the above-mentioned embodiment 4, and its difference is that in this embodiment, the locking part 51 is a lock seat 511 with a limiting groove 513, the locked part 52 is a pin 521 embedded in the limiting groove 513, and the pin 521 can move in the direction of approaching and moving away from the limiting groove 513.

[0073] Embodiment 6

[0074] This embodiment is based on the above-mentioned embodiment 4, and its difference is that in this embodiment, the locking part 51 and the locked part 52 are not magnets, no magnetic force is generated between the lock seat 511 and the latch 521, and the locking function of the second locking mechanism 5 is realized only by utilizing the matching relationship between the limiting hole 512 of the lock seat 511 and the latch 521.

[0075] Embodiment 7

[0076] This embodiment is based on the above-mentioned embodiment 5, and its difference is that in this embodiment, the locking part 51 and the locked part 52 are not magnets, and no magnetic force is generated between the lock seat 511 and the latch 521. Only the matching relationship between the limit groove 513 of the lock seat 511 and the latch 521 is used to realize the locking function of the second locking mechanism 5.

[0077] Embodiment 8

[0078] like Fig. 9 As shown, this embodiment is based on the above-mentioned embodiment 1, and its difference is that the locking part 51 is fixedly installed on the left wall or the right wall of the protection cavity 1, and the locked part 52 is correspondingly installed on the left wall or the right wall of the object carrying device 2, so as to ensure that the positions of the locked part 52 and the locking part 51 correspond. In this embodiment, the locking part 51 is located in front of the locked part 52, and the rear side surface of the locking part 51 is in contact with the front side surface of the locked part 52 to limit the forward movement of the locked part 52. In step S3, the locked part 52 is rotated to stagger the locked part 52 and the locking part 51, so as to achieve the unlocking of the second locking mechanism 5.

[0079] Embodiment 9

[0080] This embodiment is based on the above-mentioned embodiment 8, and its difference is that the locking part 51 and the locked part 52 are not magnets, and there is no magnetic force between the two. This embodiment only uses the abutment effect of the rear side of the locking part 51 and the front side of the locked part 52 to limit the forward movement of the locked part 52 and the object loading device 2, and realizes locking the object loading device 2 in the protective cavity 1.

[0081] In summary, the present invention effectively overcomes various shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial utilization value.

[0082] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed by the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A locker, characterized in that: The invention comprises a protective cavity (1) having a cavity opening (11), a loading device (2) located in the protective cavity (1) and having an access opening (21), a storage box (3) placed in the loading device (2), a first locking mechanism (4) for locking the storage box (3) in the loading device (2), and a second locking mechanism (5) for locking the loading device (2) in the protective cavity (1), wherein the second locking mechanism (5) is located in the protective cavity (1), and the storage box (3) can lock the second locking mechanism (5) in the loading device (2). The locking mechanism (5) is separated from the cavity opening (11); the second locking mechanism (5) comprises a locking portion (51) mounted on the inner wall of the protective cavity (1) and a locked portion (52) mounted on the object-carrying device (2); the hidden second locking mechanism (5) can be unlocked only after the first locking mechanism (4) is opened and the storage box (3) is pulled out of the object-carrying device (2), thereby effectively preventing the object-carrying device (2) from being removed under abnormal circumstances, thereby improving the safety of the storage cabinet.

2. The locker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The object carrying device (2) comprises an object carrying box (22) and wheels (23) installed at the bottom of the object carrying box (22); the object carrying box (22) is provided with the access opening (21), and a storage box (3) is placed in the object carrying box (22).

3. The locker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking portion (51) and / or the locked portion (52) are magnets.

4. The locker according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The locking portion (51) is a lock seat (511) having a limiting hole (512), and the locked portion (52) is a latch (521) inserted into the limiting hole (512), and the latch (521) can move in a direction approaching and away from the limiting hole (512).

5. The locker according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The locking portion (51) is a lock seat (511) having a limiting groove (513), and the locked portion (52) is a latch pin (521) embedded in the limiting groove (513), and the latch pin (521) can move in a direction approaching or away from the limiting groove (513).

6. The locker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cavity opening (11) is provided on the front side wall of the protection cavity (1), and the locking portion (51) is installed on the rear side wall, the left side wall, or the right side wall of the protection cavity (1).

7. The locker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The object carrying device (2) comprises a plurality of object carrying cavities (221), the storage box (3) being placed in the object carrying cavity (221), and the access opening (21) being provided on a side wall of the object carrying cavity (221).

8. The locker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first locking mechanism (4) is a password lock or a mechanical lock.

9. A method for picking up items, characterized in that: Using the locker as claimed in claim 1, the method for retrieving items comprises the following steps: S1. The recipient touches the first locking mechanism (4) through the cavity opening (11) and performs an unlocking operation on the first locking mechanism (4); S2, the recipient pulls the storage box (3) out of the loading device (2) through the access opening (21), then touches the second locking mechanism (5) through the cavity opening (11), and unlocks the second locking mechanism (5); S3. The recipient moves the object carrier (2) out of the protective cavity (1) through the cavity opening (11), and then moves the object carrier (2) with the storage box (3) placed therein to a set position.

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