A delivery box for attachment to a surface
GB2635551BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-08INSPIRED HILL TOP LTD
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INSPIRED HILL TOP LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-08
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Households and commercial premises often lack a secure location to receive parcels, as standard letterboxes are too small and modifying doors for delivery boxes is not always feasible, leading to parcels being left unsecured on doorsteps, vulnerable to elements and theft.
Method used
A delivery box attachment means using L-shaped plates that fit through an aperture, such as a letterbox, with a locking mechanism to secure the box to a surface, allowing secure attachment without modifying the door.
Benefits of technology
Provides a secure and versatile attachment for delivery boxes, minimizing movement and theft risk, while allowing access to the letterbox and using minimal material, thus enhancing security and usability.
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Abstract
A delivery box (200, Figure5) attachment means (100, Figure 1B) for connection through an aperture (310, Figure2) comprises: one substantially L-shaped plate 10 with first portion(s) 11, receiving one releasably connected locking member 20 locked to the first portion preferably having plurality locking locations 12 engaged with a pin (31, Figure8) of the locking mechanism (30, Figure10); and second portion(s) 15 for delivery box connection. The locking member has a part that is wider than the aperture and may have a slot 21 where the first portion is inserted for engaging with locking mechanism preferably including a pin extendable into the slot which is received to a locking location preferably arranged in a row on the first portion to lock the plate to each locking member. The pin on locking mechanism may have a handle 32 or may be a sprung (31, fig 8). The second portion preferably has a connection means 17 preferably adapted to receive a second sprung pin (41, Figure 1C) and a handle (42, Figure 1C) to connect the delivery box. A method of fitting, a surface and a delivery box are also claimed.
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