letter box

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of mailbox belongs to mailbox field.The mailbox of the application, including storage cabinet, storage cabinet is provided with delivery mouth and pick-up door;Pick-up door is part of the side wall of mailbox;The side wall of the mailbox is provided with mounting interlayer, the inner cavity of mounting interlayer is provided with lamp body;The outer side wall of mounting interlayer is provided with decorative notch, decorative notch is covered with light-transmitting plate;Wherein, lamp body is located in the upside of light-transmitting plate, and lamp body is staggered with decorative notch, when lamp body emits light, the light of lamp body can be emitted from mounting interlayer through light-transmitting plate.Light can be effectively prompted the location of the user mailbox through the illumination of lamp body, and lamp body is located in mounting interlayer, avoid user and lamp body direct vision, light can be gently emitted from light-transmitting plate on decorative notch outward, convenient for user to quickly locate mailbox.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mailboxes, and more specifically, to a mailbox. Background Technology

[0002] Some mailboxes are installed on the streets, in communities, or on the outside of some buildings to receive and store paper letters, postcards, parcels, and other mail.

[0003] Sometimes mailboxes are located in areas far from streetlights. At night, when there is insufficient light, it is difficult for deliverymen to locate the mailboxes, and they may miss them or confuse them with surrounding objects. Therefore, some mailboxes now come with their own light sources to indicate the location of the mailboxes to deliverymen.

[0004] For example, Chinese patent document (publication number: CN 203302830 U) provides a solar-powered postbox, on which a thin-film solar cell and an LED light are installed. The LED light is connected to the thin-film solar cell via wires and a controller, and a battery is connected to the controller.

[0005] However, the aforementioned mailboxes are not very aesthetically pleasing due to the way the lights are set up, and the light can easily shine directly into the user's eyes when the user is near the mailbox, causing discomfort.

[0006] The relevant technologies do not provide effective solutions to the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] This application provides a mailbox with lighting prompts to solve the aesthetic problem of setting up lights on existing mailboxes.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a mailbox, including a storage cabinet, which is provided with a delivery slot and a retrieval door; the retrieval door is part of the side wall of the mailbox; the side wall of the mailbox is provided with a mounting layer, and a lamp body is provided in the inner cavity of the mounting layer; the outer side wall of the mounting layer is provided with a decorative groove, and the decorative groove is covered with a light-transmitting plate; wherein, the lamp body is located on the upper side of the light-transmitting plate, and the lamp body is offset from the decorative groove, and when the lamp body emits light, the light from the lamp body can pass through the light-transmitting plate and emerge from the mounting layer.

[0009] The lamp's illumination effectively indicates the location of the user's mailbox. Furthermore, the lamp is positioned within the mounting cavity, preventing the user from looking directly at it. The light diffuses softly outwards from the translucent panel on the decorative groove, facilitating quick mailbox location for the user.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a solar light strip, which comprises a photovoltaic panel, a mounting frame, and a lamp body; the photovoltaic panel is fixed to the mounting frame; the lamp body is fixed to the lower side of the mounting frame or to the interior of the mounting frame; a portion of the mounting frame is embedded within the mounting interlayer, and the photovoltaic panel protrudes from the outer wall of the mounting interlayer. This design is energy-saving and environmentally friendly, with the photovoltaic panel and lamp body highly integrated into the mounting interlayer, facilitating wiring layout and allowing the photovoltaic panel to be effectively exposed to sunlight to generate electricity.

[0011] Furthermore, the photovoltaic panel has an angle α between its photosensitive surface and the plumb line, and this angle α is greater than 90°. If water falls onto the inclined surface of the photovoltaic panel, it will slide off directly due to the panel's slope, preventing prolonged water accumulation and potential damage.

[0012] Furthermore, the width L1 of the photovoltaic panel is greater than the width L2 of the solar light strip on the ground. Within the limited volume of the light strip, this design allows for increased electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic panel, thereby maximizing the light strip's ability to emit light continuously in low-light conditions.

[0013] Furthermore, the retrieval door includes an outer layer and an inner layer, which together constitute the mounting compartment. The outer layer serves as the outer wall of the mounting compartment, and the inner layer separates the inner cavity of the mounting compartment from the storage space of the storage cabinet. This design highly integrates the mounting compartment and the cabinet door, making the information display more prominent and simultaneously illuminating areas such as the delivery slot, further facilitating user delivery. The light fixture can rotate with the door to produce various lighting effects.

[0014] Furthermore, an integrated box is provided within the storage space, and a battery and a control chip are installed inside the integrated box. The battery, lamp body, and photovoltaic panel are electrically connected to the control chip, which facilitates users to maintain the integrated box through the open storage space.

[0015] Furthermore, the integrated box is fixed to the inner layer plate, which is provided with wire holes through which the wires of the lamp body and the photovoltaic panel pass to connect with the control chip. This design is more compact than fixing the integrated box in other areas of the storage space.

[0016] Furthermore, the light-transmitting panel is fixed within the mounting interlayer, with its edges fixed around the decorative groove, and / or, the light-transmitting panel is covered with a prompting pattern, sticker, or translucent canvas. The information provided on the prompting pattern, sticker, or translucent canvas can serve a further prompting or decorative purpose. Especially when couriers deliver letters or packages at night, the mailbox of this application combines the light-transmitting panel with the prompting information, significantly highlighting the prompting information by utilizing the light-transmitting panel illuminated by light.

[0017] Furthermore, the upper part of the mailbox is the storage cabinet, and the lower part of the mailbox is equipped with a combination cabinet, with a partition between the combination cabinet and the storage cabinet. The design of the combination cabinet allows users to drop mail without bending over, while also controlling the depth of the mailbox so that letters at the bottom of the storage cabinet are in a position that users can easily grab.

[0018] Furthermore, the side wall of the storage cabinet forms the mounting interlayer, in which components such as the lamp body and the light-transmitting plate are located on the side wall of the storage cabinet, which can also provide prompts to the user. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a mailbox structure according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the side wall of a mailbox according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sidewall structure of a mailbox according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sidewall structure of a mailbox according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the solar light strip structure of a mailbox according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the solar light strip structure of a mailbox according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the side wall of a mailbox according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the sidewall structure of a mailbox according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a mailbox structure according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 10This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a mailbox according to some embodiments of this application; Label Explanation: 100. Storage cabinet; 110. Retrieval door; 111. Outer panel; 112. Inner panel; 200. Installing interlayer; 210. Decorative groove; 220. Mounting hole; 300. Lamp body; 400. Translucent panel; 500. Solar light strip; 510. Photovoltaic panel; 520. Mounting bracket; 600, integrated box; 700, modular cabinet; 800. Partition board. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0021] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein.

[0022] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] This application provides a mailbox, such as Figure 1 As shown, the mailbox includes a storage cabinet 100, which has a delivery slot and a retrieval door 110; the retrieval door 110 is part of the side wall of the mailbox.

[0024] Optionally, the delivery opening may be located on the top of the storage cabinet 100 and covered by a cover or other components. Alternatively, the delivery opening may be located on the side wall of the mailbox. This application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0025] This mailbox can be used not only to hold letters, but also to store packages, etc.

[0026] It is worth noting that the "mailbox sidewalls" here include the surrounding panel structure, but do not include the top and bottom of the mailbox.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the mailbox has a mounting compartment 200 on its side wall, and a lamp body 300 is installed inside the cavity of the mounting compartment 200; the outer side wall of the mounting compartment 200 has a decorative groove 210, which is covered by a light-transmitting plate 400. Specifically, the mounting compartment 200 does not serve any function of storing packages or letters.

[0028] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, the lamp body 300 is located on the upper side of the light-transmitting plate 400, and the lamp body 300 is offset from the decorative groove 210. When the lamp body 300 emits light, the light from the lamp body 300 can pass through the light-transmitting plate 400 and emerge from the mounting interlayer 200.

[0029] In detail, within the orthographic projection range of the decorative slot 210, the lamp body 300 is invisible.

[0030] In this way, the illumination from the lamp body 300 can effectively indicate the location of the user's mailbox. Furthermore, since the lamp body 300 is located within the mounting interlayer 200, it prevents the user from looking directly at the lamp body 300. The light can be softly transmitted outward from the light-transmitting plate 400 on the decorative groove 210, making it easy for the user to quickly locate the mailbox.

[0031] Optionally, the mounting interlayer 200 can be located in any area of ​​the mailbox sidewall.

[0032] Optionally, the light-transmitting panel 400 can be made of glass or acrylic sheet, etc.

[0033] Therefore, the light-transmitting plate 400 is covered with a prompt pattern, a prompt sticker, or a light-transmitting canvas, etc. The prompt pattern can be directly coated on the surface of the light-transmitting plate 400, the prompt sticker can be pasted on the light-transmitting plate 400, and the light-transmitting canvas can be fixed around the light-transmitting plate 400.

[0034] The information provided on the prompting patterns, stickers, or translucent canvas can serve as further prompts or decorations. Especially when couriers deliver letters or packages at night, the mailbox in this application combines the translucent panel 400 with the prompting information, using the translucent panel 400 illuminated by light to significantly highlight the prompting information.

[0035] In existing technologies, even when a light is shone directly on the mailbox notification information, it is still difficult to clearly indicate the specific portal to which the courier's mailbox belongs. This application effectively overcomes this problem.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the mailbox in this application also includes a solar light strip 500, which includes a photovoltaic panel 510, a mounting frame 520, and a lamp body 300. The photovoltaic panel 510 is fixed to the mounting frame 520; the lamp body 300 is fixed to the lower side of the mounting frame 520 or fixed to the interior of the mounting frame 520. Part of the mounting frame 520 is embedded in the mounting interlayer 200, and the photovoltaic panel 510 protrudes from the outer wall of the mounting interlayer 200. This design is energy-saving and environmentally friendly. The photovoltaic panel 510 and the lamp body 300 are highly integrated into the mounting interlayer 200, which facilitates wiring and allows the photovoltaic panel 510 to be effectively exposed to sunlight to generate electricity.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the outer wall of the mounting interlayer 200 has a mounting hole 220, into which the solar light strip 500 is inserted.

[0038] Optionally, the lamp body 300 can be fixed to the underside of the mounting bracket 520 by adhesive.

[0039] Preferred, such as Figure 5 As shown, the photosensitive surface of the photovoltaic panel 510 has an angle α with the vertical line, and the angle α is greater than 90°. Once water falls on the inclined surface of the photovoltaic panel 510, it will slide off directly due to the inclination of the photovoltaic panel 510, preventing the photovoltaic panel 510 from being easily damaged by water accumulation over a long period of time.

[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the width L1 of the photovoltaic panel 510 is greater than the width L2 of the bottom surface of the solar light strip 500. Within the limited volume of the light strip, this design can increase the electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic panel 510, thereby meeting the requirement of the light strip to continue emitting light in low light conditions as much as possible.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figure 7 As shown, the package retrieval door 110 includes an outer layer plate 111 and an inner layer plate 112, which together form the mounting compartment 200. The outer layer plate 111 serves as the outer wall of the mounting compartment 200, and the inner layer plate 112 separates the inner cavity of the mounting compartment 200 from the storage space of the storage cabinet 100. This design highly integrates the doors of the mounting compartment 200 and the storage cabinet 100, making the information display more prominent and simultaneously illuminating areas such as the delivery slot 110, further facilitating package delivery. The lamp body 300 can rotate with the door to produce various lighting effects.

[0042] Preferably, the height of the inner layer plate 112 is higher than the height of the outer layer plate 111, and the portion of the inner layer plate 112 that extends beyond the outer layer plate 111 is provided with a lock to enable the opening and closing of the mailbox retrieval door 110.

[0043] Optional, such as Figure 8 As shown, an integrated box 600 is installed in the storage space. The integrated box 600 contains a battery and a control chip. The battery, lamp body 300 and photovoltaic panel 510 are electrically connected to the control chip, which makes it convenient for users to maintain the integrated box through the open storage space.

[0044] In detail, the photovoltaic panel 510 converts solar energy into electrical energy and inputs it into the control chip, which then manages the battery charging (including but not limited to overcharge and over-discharge protection). Overcharge protection is achieved by monitoring the battery voltage in real time during charging. For example, when the battery voltage rises to 4.2V, the control chip immediately cuts off the charging circuit to prevent overcharging. During lighting periods or when light is insufficient, the control chip, based on light control signals, controls the release of stored electrical energy from the battery to the lamp body 300, enabling the lamp body 300 to emit light in low light conditions. During this process, over-discharge protection is implemented (e.g., cutting off the discharge circuit when the battery voltage drops to 2.7V), thereby achieving efficient power supply control for the lamp body 300 and efficient management of system energy.

[0045] The light control signal is generated by detecting changes in the output voltage of the photovoltaic panel 510 as the light intensity decreases. The stronger the light, the higher the output voltage of the photovoltaic panel 510; the weaker the light, the lower the output voltage. The control chip determines the ambient light level by monitoring this voltage value. This technology is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0046] As an alternative, the control chip can also directly control the lamp body 300 to open and close at set times.

[0047] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, the integrated box 600 is fixed to the inner layer plate 112, which has wiring holes through which the wires of the lamp body 300 and the photovoltaic panel 510 pass to connect to the control chip. This design is more compact than fixing the integrated box in other areas of the storage space.

[0048] Optionally, the light-transmitting panel 400 is attached to the outside of the mounting interlayer 200.

[0049] Preferred, such as Figure 7 As shown, the light-transmitting plate 400 is fixed inside the mounting interlayer 200, and the edge of the light-transmitting plate 400 is fixed around the device slot. This design is aesthetically pleasing, and the mounting interlayer 200 can provide some protection for the light-transmitting plate 400.

[0050] As a detailed solution, such as Figure 9 , 10 As shown, the upper part of the mailbox is a storage cabinet 100, the lower part of the mailbox is a combination cabinet 700, and a partition plate 800 is provided between the combination cabinet 700 and the storage cabinet 100.

[0051] Furthermore, the modular cabinet 700 can be equipped with doors, thus functioning as an outdoor storage locker. Alternatively, the modular cabinet 700 can be enclosed at least on all four sides and top, serving only to elevate the storage cabinet 100. The design of the modular cabinet eliminates the need for users to bend over to drop off mail, while also controlling the depth of the mailbox so that letters at the bottom of the storage cabinet 100 are easily accessible to the user.

[0052] Optionally, the side wall of the storage cabinet 100 forms an installation interlayer 200. Furthermore, components such as the lamp body 300 and the light-transmitting plate 400 are located on the side wall of the storage cabinet 100, which can also provide prompts to the user.

[0053] In summary, the built-in light 300 of the mailbox mounting interlayer 200 of this application emits soft light through the light-transmitting plate 400, which can effectively locate the mailbox at night, making it easy for users to find the mailbox and highlighting mailbox information. At the same time, it avoids the problem of glare caused by direct light, and has an aesthetically pleasing design while taking into account energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0054] In this application, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0055] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A mailbox, comprising a storage cabinet (100) having a delivery slot and a retrieval door (110); the retrieval door (110) being part of the side wall of the mailbox; Its features are: The mailbox has a mounting interlayer (200) on its side wall, and a lamp body (300) is provided in the inner cavity of the mounting interlayer (200); the mounting interlayer (200) has a decorative groove (210) on its outer side wall, and the decorative groove (210) is covered with a light-transmitting plate (400). The lamp body (300) is located on the upper side of the light-transmitting plate (400), and the lamp body (300) is offset from the decorative groove (210). When the lamp body (300) emits light, the light from the lamp body (300) can pass through the light-transmitting plate (400) and emerge from the mounting interlayer (200).

2. A mailbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a solar light strip (500), which includes a photovoltaic panel (510), a mounting bracket (520) and the lamp body (300); The photovoltaic panel (510) is fixed to the mounting frame (520); the lamp body (300) is fixed to the lower side of the mounting frame (520) or the lamp body (300) is fixed to the inside of the mounting frame (520); The mounting bracket (520) is partially embedded in the mounting interlayer (200), and the photovoltaic panel (510) protrudes from the outer wall of the mounting interlayer (200).

3. A mailbox according to claim 2, characterized in that: The photovoltaic panel (510) has an angle α between its photosensitive surface and the vertical line, and the angle α is greater than 90°.

4. A mailbox according to claim 2, characterized in that: The width L1 of the photovoltaic panel (510) is greater than the width L2 of the bottom surface of the solar light strip (500).

5. A mailbox according to claim 2, characterized in that: The retrieval door (110) includes an outer layer plate (111) and an inner layer plate (112), which together constitute the mounting interlayer (200). The outer layer plate (111) serves as the outer wall of the mounting interlayer (200), and the inner layer plate (112) is used to separate the inner cavity of the mounting interlayer (200) from the storage space of the storage cabinet (100).

6. A mailbox according to claim 5, characterized in that: The height of the inner plate (112) is higher than that of the outer plate (111), and the part of the inner plate (112) that extends beyond the outer plate (111) is equipped with a lock to enable the opening and closing of the mailbox pickup door (110).

7. A mailbox according to claim 6, characterized in that: An integrated box (600) is provided in the storage space. A battery and a control chip are provided in the integrated box (600). The battery, lamp body (300) and photovoltaic panel (510) are electrically connected to the control chip respectively.

8. A mailbox according to claim 7, characterized in that: The integrated box (600) is fixed to the inner layer plate (112). The inner layer plate (112) is provided with wire holes. The wires of the lamp body (300) and the photovoltaic panel (510) pass through the wire holes to connect with the control chip.

9. A mailbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-transmitting plate (400) is fixed to the mounting interlayer (200), the edge of the light-transmitting plate (400) is fixed around the decorative groove (210), and / or the light-transmitting plate (400) is covered with a prompt pattern or prompt sticker or light-transmitting canvas.

10. A mailbox according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The upper part of the mailbox is the storage cabinet (100), and the lower part of the mailbox is provided with a combination cabinet (700). A partition plate (800) is provided between the combination cabinet (700) and the storage cabinet (100).

11. A mailbox according to claim 10, characterized in that: The sidewalls of the storage cabinet (100) form the mounting mezzanine (200).

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