Package receiving device

Abstract

To provide a package receiving device capable of expanding a storage part automatically according to a storage amount of a storage article.SOLUTION: There is provided a package receiving device 10 in which a plurality of storage parts for storing a mail article or a home delivery article are arranged vertically. A mail article storage part 20 includes a posting port 22 for putting an article on the front and a division plate 40 for dividing the mail article storage part 20 and a home delivery article storage part 30 arranged below the mail article storage part 20. The division plate 40 includes a fixed plate 41 provided on the front side and a movable plate 42 provided behind the fixed plate 41 and rotatably connected to the rear end part of the fixed plate 41. The rear end part of the movable plate 42 is supported by a spring 44 so that the movable plate 42 takes a horizontal posture.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a parcel receiving device having a plurality of storage sections arranged vertically for storing mail or parcels. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a package receiving device that receives packages such as mail and parcels at a front door. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a package receiving device in which a mail storage section and a parcel storage section are arranged vertically. In the package receiving device, mail can be dropped off and parcels can be delivered by a parcel carrier.

[0003] Mail items include postcards, envelopes, parcels, etc. In recent years, mail items, especially parcels, have tended to become larger. As mail items become larger, there is a demand for expanding the mail storage section of a parcel receiving device so that larger mail items can be posted. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2021-112436 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When expanding the mail storage section, it is possible to first expand the parcel receiving device. However, this may be difficult due to space constraints on where the parcel receiving device is installed. It is also possible to expand only the mail storage section. However, this may be difficult because the parcel storage section would be reduced at the same time. Therefore, when expanding the mail storage section, it would be desirable to be able to automatically expand the mail storage section according to the amount of mail that is posted, for example.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a parcel receiving device that can automatically expand the storage section depending on the amount of items stored. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The parcel receiving device disclosed herein is a parcel receiving device in which multiple storage sections for storing mail or home delivery items are arranged in a vertical direction, and the first storage section has an opening at the front for inserting parcels and a partition plate separating the first storage section from a second storage section arranged below the first storage section, and the partition plate has a fixed plate provided at the front and a movable plate provided behind the fixed plate and rotatably connected to the rear end of the fixed plate, and the rear end of the movable plate is supported by a spring to keep the movable plate in a horizontal position. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the luggage receiving device of the present disclosure, the storage section can be automatically expanded according to the amount of items being stored. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a parcel receiving device according to an embodiment; [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which mail is posted or removed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] An example of an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below. In the following description, specific shapes, materials, directions, values, etc. are merely examples for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present disclosure, and can be appropriately changed according to the application, purpose, specifications, etc.

[0011] [Baggage receiving device] A package receiving device 10 as an example of an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0012] As shown in Fig. 1, the parcel receiving device 10 is a device for receiving parcels such as mail and parcels delivered to a front door. The parcel receiving device 10 has a mail storage section 20 and a parcel storage section 30 arranged vertically. The parcel receiving device 10 can automatically expand the mail storage section 20 according to the amount of mail that is posted, as will be described in detail later.

[0013] In the following, for ease of understanding, the following description may be made according to the up-down direction H, the front-back direction D, and the left-right direction W, which are perpendicular to each other. The front and rear may also be described as the front and rear. Furthermore, the left-right direction W refers to the right side as viewed from the front side (front side) of the baggage receiving device 10. Furthermore, the up-down direction H, the front-back direction D, and the left-right direction W may also be described as the inside or outside of the baggage receiving device 10.

[0014] The parcel receiving device 10 has a mail storage section 20 as a first storage section, and a parcel storage section 30 as a second storage section provided below the mail storage section 20. The mail storage section 20 is a space for storing mail. The parcel storage section 30 is a space for storing parcels. The parcel receiving device 10 also has a partition plate 40 that separates the mail storage section 20 and the parcel storage section 30. The partition plate 40 will be described in detail later.

[0015] The luggage receiving device 10 has a top plate 11 that forms the top surface, a bottom plate 12 that forms the bottom surface, a left side plate 13 and a right side plate 14 that respectively form the side surfaces in the left-right direction W, a back plate 15 that forms the back surface, and an openable / closable cover 16 that forms the front surface.

[0016] Mail is posted in the mail storage section 20. Mail includes postcards, envelopes, parcels, and the like. A front panel 21 that can be opened, closed, and locked is provided on the front side of the mail storage section 20. The front panel 21 is provided with a mail slot 22 as an opening formed in the front panel 21 for posting mail, and a flap 23 that is rotatably supported by the front panel 21 and opens and closes the mail slot 22. Thus, in the mail storage section 20, mail is posted through the mail slot 22, and the posted mail is removed by unlocking the front panel 21.

[0017] The delivery storage section 30 stores delivered parcels. The delivery storage section 30 has a first storage section 31 and a second storage section 32 provided below the first storage section 31. The first storage section 31 and the second storage section 32 are separated by a delivery storage section partition plate 35. A first door 33 that can be opened, closed, and locked is provided on the front side of the first storage section 31. A second door 34 that can be opened, closed, and locked is provided on the front side of the second storage section 32. An operation panel 36 for operating the locking or unlocking of the first door 33 and the second door 34 is provided on the first door 33.

[0018] [Partition] The partition plate 40 will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3. For ease of understanding, Figure 2 shows a state in which the right side plate 14 has been removed.

[0019] As described above, the partition plate 40 separates the mail storage section 20 from the delivery storage section 30 (see FIG. 1). The partition plate 40 allows the mail storage section 20 to be automatically expanded according to the amount of mail that is posted, as will be described in detail later.

[0020] 2, the partition plate 40 has a fixed plate 41 provided on the front side, and a movable plate 42 provided behind the fixed plate 41 and rotatably connected to the rear end of the fixed plate 41. The fixed plate 41 is fixed to the left side plate 13 and the right side plate 14. The length of the fixed plate 41 in the front-to-rear direction is, for example, approximately 1 / 3 of the length of the mail storage section 20 in the front-to-rear direction. A pin 43 is provided on the rear end of the fixed plate 41 along the left-to-right direction.

[0021] The movable plate 42 is configured to be rotatable around a pin 43 of the fixed plate 41. A rear end portion (a restricting portion 42B described later) of the movable plate 42 is supported by a spring 44. Furthermore, the rear end portion of the movable plate 42 is locked by a locking portion 45 provided on the rear plate 15 when the partition plate 40 is in a horizontal state.

[0022] 3(A), when there is no mail in mail storage section 20 or when a small mail item such as a postcard or an envelope is posted in mail storage section 20, movable plate 42 maintains a horizontal position (position along the front-rear direction) to form mail storage section 20 (hereinafter, standby state). At this time, as described above, the rear end of movable plate 42 is locked by locking portion 45, and movable plate 42 maintains its horizontal position.

[0023] On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 3(B), when a large piece of mail is posted in the mail storage section 20, the movable plate 42 rotates downward, and the rear end of the movable plate 42 abuts against the parcel storage section partition plate 35, causing the movable plate 42 to assume an inclined position and form the mail storage section 20 (hereinafter, movable state). As a result, the movable plate 42 automatically switches from the "standby state" to the "movable state", and the mail storage section 20 expands, so that even if a large piece of mail is posted, it can be stored. Also, even if a large amount of mail is posted, it can be stored.

[0024] 3(C), when a large piece of mail is removed, the movable plate 42 returns to a horizontal position by the restoring force of the spring 44, and the rear end of the movable plate 42 is once again locked by the locking portion 45, so that the horizontal position of the movable plate 42 is maintained and the movable plate 42 returns to the "standby state." As a result, when a large piece of mail is removed, the movable plate 42 can automatically return from the "movable state" to the "standby state."

[0025] The partition plate 40 can automatically switch between a "standby state" and a "movable state" depending on the amount of mail deposited in the mail storage section 20. This allows the mail storage section 20 to be automatically expanded according to the amount of mail deposited.

[0026] 2 again, the movable plate 42 is made of a transparent resin material. As the transparent resin material, acrylic, polycarbonate, etc. are preferably used. With this, when the partition plate 40 is in the "movable state", it is possible to unlock the first door 33 and look into the first storage section 31 to visually check the large mail items posted in the expanded mail storage section 20.

[0027] The movable plate 42 is formed in an L-shape when viewed from the left-right direction. More specifically, the movable plate 42 has a placement portion 42A along the front-rear direction on which mail is placed, and a regulating portion 42B protruding upward from the rear end portion of the placement portion 42A.

[0028] The placement portion 42A is provided rotatably around a pin 43 of the fixed plate 41. This allows the movable plate 42 to rotate from a horizontal position to the home delivery storage section partition plate 35 along the front-rear direction.

[0029] The height of the restricting portion 42B is preferably approximately half the height of the mail storage portion 20. The restricting portion 42B can restrict mail from slipping downward from the placement portion 42A when the partition plate 40 is in the "movable state."

[0030] The restricting portion 42B is supported by the spring 44 so that the movable plate 42 is in a horizontal position (the partition plate 40 described later is in a standby state). More specifically, the upper end of the restricting portion 42B and the rear end on the inside of the top plate 11 are connected by the spring 44. It is preferable that the spring constant of the spring 44 is set so that when no mail is placed on the placement portion 42A or when a small mail item is placed on the placement portion 42A, the placement portion 42A is in a "horizontal state," and when a large mail item is placed on the placement portion 42A, the placement portion 42A abuts against the home delivery storage portion partition plate 35 and is in an inclined position.

[0031] Restriction portion 42B is configured to be fixed to back plate 15 by a fixing screw (not shown) as a fixing device. As a result, when it is desired to use mail storage portion 20 only in the "standby state", for example, movable plate 42 can be fixed so as not to rotate by fixing restriction portion 42B to back plate 15 by the fixing screw.

[0032] It should be noted that the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment and its modified examples, and various modifications and improvements are possible within the scope of the matters described in the claims of the present application.

[0033] The present disclosure is further illustrated by the following embodiments. Configuration 1: A parcel receiving device in which multiple storage sections for storing mail or parcels are arranged in a vertical direction, wherein a first storage section has an opening at the front through which parcels are inserted, and a partition plate separating the first storage section from a second storage section arranged below the first storage section, the partition plate having a fixed plate provided on the front side, and a movable plate provided behind the fixed plate and rotatably connected to the rear end of the fixed plate, the rear end of the movable plate being supported by a spring so that the movable plate is in a horizontal position. Configuration 2: The parcel receiving device according to configuration 1, wherein the first storage section stores the postal items, and the second storage section stores the parcels. Configuration 3: The luggage receiving device according to configuration 2, wherein the movable plate is made of a transparent material. Configuration 4: The baggage receiving device according to configuration 2 or 3, wherein the movable plate is fixed by a fixing device.

[0034] 10 parcel receiving device, 11 top plate, 12 bottom plate, 13 left side plate, 14 right side plate, 15 back plate, 16 cover, 20 mail storage section (first storage section), 21 front panel, 22 mail slot (opening), 23 flap, 30 parcel storage section (second storage section), 35 parcel storage section partition plate, 36 operation panel, 40 partition plate, 41 fixed plate, 42 movable plate, 42A placement section, 42B regulating section, 43 pin, 44 spring, 45 locking section

Claims

1. A parcel receiving device in which a plurality of storage units for storing mail or parcels are arranged vertically, The first storage section has an opening at a front side through which luggage is inserted, and a partition plate separating the first storage section from a second storage section disposed below the first storage section; the partition plate includes a fixed plate provided on a front side thereof, and a movable plate provided behind the fixed plate and rotatably connected to a rear end portion of the fixed plate, A rear end portion of the movable plate is supported by a spring so that the movable plate is in a horizontal position. Baggage claim device.

2. The baggage receiving device according to claim 1, The first storage section stores the mail items, The second storage section stores the parcel. Baggage claim device.

3. The baggage receiving device according to claim 2, The movable plate is made of a transparent material. Baggage claim device.

4. The baggage receiving device according to claim 2 or 3, The movable plate is fixed by a fixture. Baggage claim device.

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