Good receiving facility

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 technology]

[0002] In recent years, the volume of parcel delivery has increased, and the demand for parcel receiving facilities, such as parcel lockers, is on the rise, regardless of whether the residence is a detached house or an apartment building. Such parcel receiving facilities are not only convenient for users, but also highly convenient and useful for delivery companies, as they can reduce the number of redeliveries. Patent Document 1 discloses a built-in delivery box provided in an opening formed in the exterior wall of a detached house. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4054553 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The external dimensions of packages stored in delivery lockers vary, and their weights vary from heavy to light. It is also preferable for the temperature inside the locker to be adjustable depending on the contents of the package. For example, if a small package is stored in a large storage space, there may not be enough space to accommodate a larger package when it is delivered later, and the delivery may have to be redelivered. Therefore, if there is limited variety in the types and sizes of storage spaces for packages, as in conventional delivery lockers, they may not be able to accommodate the transportation and storage of a variety of packages.

[0005] The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a wide variety of types and sizes of storage spaces in which luggage can be stored, so that it can accommodate the storage of various types and sizes of luggage. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 10, a cargo receiving facility 10 attached to a building 3, The building (3) is provided with a first cargo receiving section (11) that is integrally formed with an outer wall (4) of the building (3) and has a plurality of storage sections (101-105) that can store cargo (P), The plurality of storage sections 101 to 105 in the first cargo receiving section 11 are characterized by including at least one of a plurality of storage sections 101 to 105 with different receiving formats, such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type, a plurality of storage sections 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures, and a plurality of storage sections 101 to 105 with different storage sizes.

[0007] According to the invention of claim 1, the multiple storage sections 101-105 in the first cargo receiving section 11, which is provided integrally with the exterior wall 4 of the building 3, include at least one of multiple storage sections 101-105 with different receiving formats, such as delivery box type or drop-off type, multiple storage sections 101-105 with different internal temperatures, and multiple storage sections 101-105 with different storage sizes, which reduces the number of redeliveries and makes it possible to store packages P that need to be cooled, kept warm, or heated, as well as at room temperature, and also to store packages P of various sizes. This allows for a wide variety of types and sizes of storage spaces for storing packages P, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various types and sizes. Furthermore, when the multiple storage sections 101 to 105 include multiple storage sections 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures, if the first load receiving section 11 is formed integrally with the outer wall 4, the power supply line can be wired using the outer wall 4, making it easier to secure the power source necessary to change the internal temperature.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, in the goods receiving equipment 10 described in claim 1, The plurality of storage sections 101 to 105 having different internal temperatures include room temperature storage sections 104 and 105 that are not temperature-regulated, and non-temperature type storage sections 101, 102, and 103 that are configured so that the temperature can be regulated to a temperature lower or higher than room temperature.

[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, the multiple storage sections 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures include room temperature storage sections 104, 105 which are not temperature-controlled, and emergency temperature storage sections 101, 102, 103 which are configured so that the temperature can be controlled to be lower or higher than room temperature, so it is possible to store luggage P which can be stored at room temperature without any problems and luggage P which must be stored at emergency temperature.

[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, in the goods receiving equipment 10 described in claim 1 or 2, The car further includes a second receiving section 12 that is provided opposite the first receiving section 11 and has a plurality of storage sections 106 to 120 that can store luggage P, The plurality of storage sections 106-120 in the second cargo receiving section 12 are characterized by including at least one of a plurality of storage sections 106-120 with different receiving formats, such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type, and a plurality of storage sections 106-120 with different storage sizes.

[0011] According to the invention of claim 3, the plurality of storage sections 106-120 in the second receiving section 12 provided opposite the first receiving section 11 include at least one of a plurality of storage sections 106-120 with different receiving formats, such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type, and a plurality of storage sections 106-120 with different storage sizes, thereby reducing the number of redeliveries and making it possible to store packages P of various sizes. This allows for a wide variety of types and sizes of storage spaces in which packages P can be stored, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various types and sizes. Furthermore, since the second receiving section 12 is arranged opposite the first receiving section 11, the space between the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 can be recognized as a receiving space in which multiple storage sections 101 to 120 are provided.

[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 6 to 8, in the goods receiving equipment 10 described in claim 3, Any of the plurality of storage sections in the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 includes storage sections 40, 50, 60 provided with partition members 46a, 46b, 46c, 52, 63 that separate storage spaces 41, 51, 61 in which luggage P is stored, The partition members 46a, 46b, 46c, 52, and 63 are configured to be movable while separating the accommodation spaces 41, 51, and 61.

[0013] According to the invention of claim 4, any of the plurality of storage sections in the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 includes storage sections 40, 50, 60 provided with partition members 46a, 46b, 46c, 52, 63 that separate storage spaces 41, 51, 61 in which packages P are stored, and the partition members 46a, 46b, 46c, 52, 63 are configured to be movable while separating the storage spaces 41, 51, 61. Therefore, even if the external sizes of the packages P delivered by the delivery person D of the delivery company vary, the partitioning of the storage spaces 41, 51, 61 can be changed according to the external size of the delivered package P, and the package P can be stored. This allows for a wide variety of sizes for the storage spaces 41, 51, 61 in which packages P are stored, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various sizes.

[0014] The invention described in claim 5 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, in the goods receiving facility 10 described in claim 3, The container further includes a roof portion 13 extending between the outer wall 4 and the second cargo receiving portion 12.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 5, the structure further includes a roof section 13 that is provided to bridge between the outer wall 4 and the second cargo receiving section 12, so that the roof section 13 can be provided to bridge between the first cargo receiving section 11 and the second cargo receiving section 12 that are provided integrally with the outer wall 4. This prevents rain from falling on the underside of the roof section 13, so that the cargo P is less likely to get wet when storing or removing the cargo P during rainfall.

[0016] The invention described in claim 6 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, in the goods receiving equipment 10 described in claim 3, An aisle space 14 is defined between the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12, One end of the passage space 14 is an entrance / exit space 15 for entering and exiting the outside (road 2) of the site 1 on which the building 3 is constructed, A gate 17 is provided in the entrance and exit space 15, The gate 17 is characterized by having a gate locking device for locking the opening and closing operation of the gate 17, and authentication means for authenticating the unlocking operation of the gate locking device.

[0017] According to the invention of claim 6, a gate 17 is provided in the entrance and exit space 15 continuing to the passage space 14 between the first goods receiving section 11 and the second goods receiving section 12, and 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, so that only those who have been authenticated by the authentication means for the unlocking operation of the gate locking device can enter and exit the entrance and exit space 15. Therefore, the outdoor area of ​​the building 3 where this goods receiving equipment 10 is located can be used as a traffic line for external services such as goods receiving, and people will not enter the building 3 unnecessarily, making it easier to manage crime prevention risks. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, the types and sizes of storage spaces for storing luggage can be varied to accommodate a wide range of types and sizes of luggage. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a building and receiving facilities. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the first item receiving section. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second load receiving section. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a control system for controlling the operation of the receiving facility. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a reservation system for making reservations for cargo receiving facilities. [Figure 6A] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of a storage section according to a modified example. [Figure 6B] 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views illustrating the configuration and usage example of a storage section of a modified example. [Figure 7A] 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views illustrating the configuration of a storage section according to a modified example. [Figure 7B] 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views illustrating the configuration of a storage section according to a modified example. [Figure 8A] 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views illustrating the configuration and usage example of a storage section of a modified example. [Figure 8B] 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views illustrating the configuration and usage example of a storage section of a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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

[0021] In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates a site, and reference numeral 2 indicates a road outside the site. A building 3 is constructed on the site 1. The building 3 is a detached house, and its periphery is covered by an exterior wall 4 and a roof 5. Although the building 3 is shown as a detached house, it is not limited to this and may be any other building (such as an apartment building) as long as it is not a large building. Furthermore, although the type of roof 5 is shown as a gable roof, it is not limited to this.

[0022] In Figure 1, the reference numeral 10 denotes a cargo receiving facility. This cargo receiving facility 10 is attached to the periphery 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 portion of it is provided integrally with the exterior wall 4. The cargo receiving facility 10 may have a foundation of the same height as the foundation of the building 3. Furthermore, the cargo receiving facility 10 is provided so as to protrude outside beyond the overhang length of the roof 5 and is not covered by the roof 5.

[0023] Such a receiving facility 10 is a facility for receiving goods, and therefore, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, has multiple storage sections 101 to 120 in which packages P delivered by delivery personnel D of a delivery company are stored. More specifically, the receiving facility 10 comprises a first receiving section 11 formed integrally with the outer wall 4 and having a plurality of storage sections 101-105 capable of storing cargo P, a second receiving section 12 formed opposite the first receiving section 11 and having a plurality of storage sections 106-120 capable of storing cargo P, and a roof section 13 provided to bridge between the outer wall 4 and the second receiving section 12. The receiving facility 10 further comprises an aisle space 14 and an entrance and exit space 15. The first load receiving section 11 and the second load receiving section 12 may be installed on a foundation set at the same height as the foundation of the building 3. Furthermore, the cargo receiving facility 10 is set at a height equivalent to one floor of the building 3.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 2, the first goods receiving section 11 has a plurality of storage sections 101 to 105 that are roughly divided into two areas, upper and lower. The upper level has three storage sections 101, 102, and 103 arranged side by side. The lower level has two storage sections 104 and 105 arranged side by side. The upper and lower storage sections 101 to 105 are all set to the same height. The two lower storage sections 104 and 105 are set to have a width dimension equal to the width of the three upper storage sections 101, 102, and 103. Therefore, the two lower storage sections 104 and 105 are set to be wider. In other words, the first item receiving section 11 includes multiple storage sections 101 to 105 with different storage sizes.

[0025] The three upper storage sections 101, 102, 103 are set to a different internal temperature than the two lower storage sections 104, 105. In other words, the multiple storage sections 101-105 in the first goods receiving section 11 include multiple storage sections 101-105 with different internal temperatures. The multiple storage sections 101-105 with different internal temperatures include room temperature storage sections 104, 105 that are not temperature-regulated, and non-temperature type storage sections 101, 102, 103 that are configured to be temperature-regulated to be lower or higher than room temperature. That is, the three upper storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 are of an emergency temperature type that can be adjusted to a temperature lower or higher than room temperature. In this embodiment, they are of a refrigerated type, and are suitable for storing luggage P that needs to be kept at a low temperature. In addition, the non-heating type storage section may be capable of storing ice cream and the like by adjusting the temperature to a level that allows it to maintain a frozen state, or conversely, it may be capable of storing hot food and the like by adjusting the temperature to a level that allows it to maintain a relatively high temperature.

[0026] Furthermore, the plurality of storage sections 101-105 in the first cargo receiving section 11 are all configured as delivery box-type receiving configurations. That is, the plurality of storage sections 101-105 are formed in a box shape and are configured to have an opening for loading and unloading cargo P and a door for opening and closing the opening. The door is equipped with a door lock section 100a for locking and unlocking the door.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 3, the second goods receiving section 12 has a plurality of storage sections 106 to 120 that are roughly divided into four areas, top, bottom, left and right.

[0028] Of the four areas, the upper left section is provided with four doorless storage compartments 106 to 109. These four storage compartments 106 to 109 do not have doors, so they are designed as drop-off receiving areas where the package P is simply placed. Furthermore, these four storage sections 106 to 109 of the placement type are divided into three storage sizes for luggage P: large, medium, and small, so that they can accommodate luggage P of various sizes. The user U can select in advance whether the package P will be received in a drop-off or delivery box style.

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

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

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

[0032] As described above, the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 include at least one of a plurality of storage sections with different receiving formats such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type, a plurality of storage sections with different internal temperatures, and a plurality of storage sections with different storage sizes. In this embodiment, twenty storage sections 101 to 120 with a wide variety of types and sizes of storage space for storing packages P are prepared for building 3, which is a single detached house, so that it is possible to accommodate packages P of various types and sizes.

[0033] Of the multiple storage sections 101-120, the multiple storage sections 101-105, 110-120 that are configured as delivery box-type receiving configurations have the operation of each section controlled by a control device 20. That is, the control device 20 is a computer device that controls the operation of each section in the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12, and as shown in Figures 2 and 4, has control programs required to control the door lock section 100a, the display device 20c, and the alert issuing section 20d. Furthermore, the control device 20 is connected to various sensors so as to be able to communicate with them, and is able to receive signals or data of the detection results from the various sensors.

[0034] The control device 20 also includes a communication unit 26 configured with a communication module or the like connectable to a communication network N, and is capable of transmitting and receiving data, signals, and the like to and from external information terminals 34-37 via the communication network N. The external information terminals 34-37 include user information terminals 34, 35 used by the user U, and delivery person information terminals 36, 37 used by the delivery company. The user information terminals 34, 35 include a mobile information terminal 34 carried by the user U, and the delivery person information terminals 36, 37 include a mobile information terminal 36 carried by the delivery person D.

[0035] Next, a description will be given of the control of delivery box type storage units 101-105, 110-120 by control device 20. Note that since all delivery box type receiving configurations operate in the same way, for convenience of explanation, storage unit 120 will be used as an example.

[0036] As described above, the storage section 120 has a door through which the baggage P can be put in and taken out, and the storage section 120 is provided with a door lock section 100a for locking and unlocking the door. The door lock unit 100a receives power from a power supply unit (not shown). The front panel of the storage unit 120, where the loading and unloading opening is formed, is provided with a strike that the door lock unit 100a engages. In other words, the door lock unit 100a is an electric lock that locks and unlocks electrically, and can be locked and unlocked by accepting operation of the control device 20 by the user U or the delivery person D.

[0037] Note that the entrance doors of each of the storage sections 101-105, 110-120 may be marked with numbers, symbols, letters, or the like indicating specific information for identifying each of the storage sections 101-105, 110-120. This specific information is also stored in the memory section of the control device 20 in association with the information as identification data, and is used to identify the position of the storage section 101-105, 110-120 in which the package P has been stored.

[0038] The storage section 120 is further equipped with various sensors for detecting the internal conditions. The operations of the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 are centrally controlled by a central control device 20. The various sensors include a baggage detection sensor 100b and a dimension measurement sensor 100c. Furthermore, when an abnormality occurs, such as when the door cannot be locked due to a foreign object being caught or when the door cannot be unlocked due to a malfunction, the door lock unit 100a can transmit an abnormality detection signal (foreign object detection signal) to the control device 2. For this reason, the door lock unit 100a may be included in various sensors. 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 described below.

[0039] In this embodiment, a weight sensor is used as the luggage detection sensor 100b, and when the weight of the luggage P is detected, the sensor 100b can output a detection signal to the control device 20. The baggage detection sensor 100b is disposed on the bottom plate of the storage section 120. Therefore, when a baggage P is stored in the storage section 120, a detection signal is transmitted from the baggage detection sensor 100b to the control device 20. In this embodiment, a weight sensor is used as the luggage detection sensor 100b, but this is not limited to this, and other sensors such as an ultrasonic sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a camera (image analysis), etc. may also be used, or these sensors may be used in combination.

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

[0041] In this embodiment, the dimension measurement sensor 100c is a length measurement sensor, which measures the outer dimensions of the package P after the package detection sensor 100b detects the weight of the package P. Then, outer dimension information indicating the dimension measurement results can be transmitted to the control device 20. The dimension measuring sensor 100c is disposed in the center of the underside of the top panel of the storage unit 120 so that it can overlook the entire package P placed on the bottom panel inside the storage unit 120, but this is not limited thereto and it may be disposed in any position that allows measurement of the length of the package P placed on the bottom panel. Furthermore, multiple dimension measuring sensors 100c may be used, and the length of the package P may be measured more accurately by using these multiple dimension measuring sensors 100c. The external dimension information of the package P obtained by the dimension measuring sensor 100c is output to the control device 20 and stored in the memory unit of the control device 20. Although a length measurement sensor is used as the dimension measuring sensor 100c in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed by, for example, analyzing an image captured by a camera.

[0042] The control device 20 also receives instruction signals input from the keypad 20a and the reading unit 20b, which are input devices, and outputs instruction signals to the display device 20c and the alert issuing unit 20d, which are output devices. Furthermore, the control device 20 performs locking and unlocking operations in the door lock unit 100a based on the detection results of the sensors 100b and 100c and the signal input from the input devices 20a and 20b, and as a result, can open or close the loading and unloading openings of each of the multiple storage units 101-105, 110-120.

[0043] The keypad 20a, which is an input device, is a device for inputting a predetermined number to the control device 20, and 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 for identifying a user U who is the recipient of the package P.

[0044] The reading unit 20b, which is an input device, is a device for reading a one-time two-dimensional code issued to an external information terminal, for example, and in this embodiment, a camera is used. The external information terminals refer to a mobile information terminal 34 used by a user U who receives the package P and a mobile information terminal 36 used by a delivery person D who delivers the package P. The one-time two-dimensional code is a key for unlocking the door lock unit 100a, and may be issued by the information terminals 36 and 37 of the delivery company or by an information terminal of a shopping site. Alternatively, the one-time two-dimensional code may be issued by the control device 20 and transmitted to the pre-authenticated mobile information terminals 34 and 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 on the weight, external dimensions, and upside-down orientation 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 on the size of the package P.

[0045] The information used as the key for unlocking 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 this case, the reading unit 20b does not need to be provided in the control device 20. The password may be a one-time password transmitted to the mobile information terminals 34, 36 of the user U and the delivery person D, or a unique password assigned to each user U and each delivery person D. Alternatively, the door lock unit 100a may be unlocked by reading a card key (e.g., using RFID: Radio Frequency Identification) distributed to the user U and the 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 the present embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

[0046] In this embodiment, to unlock the door lock unit 100a, first, a number is entered from the keypad 20a to identify the recipient of the package P, and then the one-time two-dimensional code displayed on the display unit of the mobile information terminal 34, 36 is read by the reading unit 20b. In this way, after identifying the recipient of the package P, the door of the storage unit 120 can be opened or closed.

[0047] The control device 20 can temporarily store in the memory unit identification information input from the keypad 20a, temporarily store information on the detection of the package P by the package detection sensor 100b, and temporarily store information on the measurement of the length of the package P by the dimension measurement sensor 100c. The information temporarily stored in this manner is erased as appropriate by an identification information erasure program.

[0048] The display device 20c, which is an output device, is arranged alongside the keypad 20a and the reading unit 20b, and can display the room number entered from the keypad 20a, as well as messages for the user U and the delivery person D. This allows the user U or delivery person D to input the identification number while looking at the display device 20c, and therefore allows the user U or delivery person D to input the identification number accurately. In addition, the display device 20c can display messages for the user U and the delivery person D, so it can display, for example, instructions on the procedure for unlocking the door lock unit 100a, or an explanation of the content of the alert issued by the alert issuing unit 20d.

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

[0050] The storage unit of the control device 20 has pre-registered inside dimension information of the storage unit 120. Here, the inside dimension information refers to the inside dimensions of the storage unit 120 (width, height, and depth dimensions of the inner surface of the storage unit 120). The inside dimension information is the size of the luggage P that can be stored. In this embodiment, the plurality of storage sections 101 to 105, 110 to 120 include storage sections of different sizes, and therefore, the storage section is assumed to have registered in advance information about the interior dimensions of each of the storage sections 101 to 105, 110 to 120.

[0051] Of the multiple storage sections 101-120 in the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12, the operation of each section of the storage sections 101-105, 110-120 that are configured as delivery box-type receiving sections is controlled by the control device 20 as described above.

[0052] Next, the roof section 13 is provided so as to bridge between the exterior wall 4 and the second goods receiving section 12 as described above. In other words, since the first goods receiving section 11 is integrally provided on the exterior wall 4, the roof section 13 is essentially provided so as to bridge between the first goods receiving section 11 and the second goods receiving section 12.

[0053] A solar cell array 13a is installed as a private power generation device on the upper surface of the roof 13. The solar cell array 13a has multiple solar cell modules and can supply power to parts of the receiving facility 10 that require a power supply. Although not shown, the solar cell array 13a can also supply power to the domestic loads of the building 3 via the distribution board and storage battery of the building 3.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the aisle space 14 refers to the space between the first cargo receiving section 11 and the second cargo receiving section 12. This aisle space 14 is formed along the exterior wall 4 because the first cargo receiving section 11 is provided integrally with the exterior wall 4, and people can pass through it to get to the side of the site 1 opposite the road 2. Furthermore, since this aisle space 14 is the space sandwiched between the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12, it is also recognized as a workspace for receiving packages. A delivery person D of the delivery company performs work related to storing packages P in this aisle space 14, and sorts the packages if there are multiple packages P. A user U may unpack packages in this aisle space 14. The height from the floor (ground) of the passage space 14 to the roof portion 13, that is, the ceiling height of the passage space 14, is set to a height equivalent to one floor of the building 3.

[0055] As shown in Figure 1, the access 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, the access space 15 is provided at the end of the passage space 14 on the road 2 side, and by passing through the access space 15, one can move between the road 2 and the passage space 14.

[0056] The entrance and exit space 15 is surrounded by a fence 16 and is provided with a gate 17. Although not shown, 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. More specifically, the gate 17 comprises a single swinging gate body and supports on the door tip and the door base. The supports on the door tip and the door base are integral with the fence 16. The gate locking device has an electric lock attached to the gate body and a strike attached to the support post on the door edge. The authentication means is connected to the gate locking device so that it can communicate with the gate locking device, and when the authentication means authenticates the gate locking device, the gate locking device is unlocked. The authentication means in this embodiment may be, for example, biometric authentication such as fingerprint authentication or face authentication, or a personal identification input such as a one-time password or a one-time two-dimensional code. In other words, the gate lock device is provided with an input device for authentication. In the case of biometric authentication, biometric information must be registered in advance. Furthermore, when entering a PIN, communication is required between the information terminal of the person opening the gate 17 and a PIN generation unit that generates the PIN. The PIN generation unit is formed, for example, on a cloud server, and is capable of obtaining the PIN via the communication network N. Therefore, when delivery person D comes to deliver or collect package P, he or she must have his or her own information terminal 36. Furthermore, user U must also have his or her own information terminal 34 when passing through the entrance / exit space 15 to pick up or store package P. In this embodiment, the gate lock device is unlocked using a one-time password. That is, the one-time password generated by the password generation unit on the cloud server is received by the information terminals 34 and 36, and the user U or delivery person D inputs the one-time password from an input device to unlock the gate lock device and open the gate 17.

[0057] The user U may enter the passage space 14 using a service door or the like, without passing through the entrance / exit space 15. The service door may also be formed in the exterior wall 4 next to the first cargo receiving section 11. In this case, the service door will be formed under the roof section 13, so the resident user U can reach the passage space 14 without getting wet in the rain.

[0058] In the receiving facility 10 configured as described above, a delivery person D of a delivery company delivers a package P, stores the package P in the most suitable storage section among the storage sections 101 to 120, and a user U who is a resident of the building 3 collects the package. However, this is not limited to this, and the package P may be collected by the delivery person D collecting the package P that the user U has stored in one of the storage sections.

[0059] Furthermore, the receiving facility 10 may be used by not only residents of the building 3 but also nearby residents as users U. In this case, the nearby residents also open the gate 17, pass through the entrance / exit space 15, and go through the passage space 14 to use the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12. When nearby residents also use the receiving facility 10, they must carry 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 neighboring residents also use the receiving facility 10, the receiving facility 10 will be used randomly by multiple users U. That is, even if multiple storage compartments 101-120 are available, they may not be able to accommodate the size or type of package P. For example, in this embodiment, only three refrigerated storage compartments 101, 102, and 103 are provided. However, if four refrigerated packages P are delivered, the last one will not be able to be accommodated, and that package P will need to be redelivered. Therefore, in order to ensure smooth use of the receiving facility 10, a reservation system is implemented in this embodiment. In other words, the receiving facility 10 is incorporated into a reservation system, and multiple users U can make reservations for the use of multiple storage compartments 101-120 by using such a reservation system.

[0061] 5, the reservation system includes a reservation server 30 that comprehensively manages the reservation system, a receiving facility 10 equipped with a plurality of storage compartments 101-120, user information terminals 34, 35, and delivery staff information terminals 36, 37. The receiving facility 10, user information terminals 34, 35, and delivery staff information terminals 36, 37 are connected to the reservation server 30 via a communication network N so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0062] The communication network N in this modification may include various communication networks such as a telephone network, an ISDN network, optical fiber, a mobile communication network, a communication satellite network, a CATV network, and other dedicated lines, as well as an internet service provider (i.e., the internet) that connects them. It may also be a collective communication network in which various communication networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), Bluetooth (registered trademark), and NFC (Near Field Communication) are interconnected so that they can communicate with each other. The connection type may be wired, wireless, or a combination of wired and wireless.

[0063] The reservation server 30 is a central management device made up of a PC, dedicated devices, terminals, etc., and includes a calculation unit 31, a memory unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The calculation unit 31, memory unit 32, and communication unit 33 are electrically connected via a bus or the like. The reservation server 30 is used by a user U to reserve use of the goods receiving facility 10 in advance when the user U wishes to use the goods receiving facility 10, thereby reserving the storage units 101-120 of the goods receiving facility 10. By reserving use of the storage units 101-120 in advance, it is possible to prevent the storage units 101-120 from being used by other users, thereby reducing the number of times that delivery person D has to redeliver the package P.

[0064] The calculation unit 31 of the reservation server 30 is composed of a CPU, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like. The ROM stores various programs executed by the CPU. The CPU of the calculation unit 31 reads out various programs stored in the memory unit 32, expands them in the 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 configured with a non-volatile memory, a hard disk, or the like. The storage unit 32 stores various programs executed by the calculation unit 31, various data required for executing the programs, and the like.

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

[0067] The communication unit 33 of the reservation server 30 is composed of a communication module and the like. The communication unit 33 is configured to transmit and receive various signals and data to and from other devices (user information terminals 34, 35, delivery person information terminals 36, 37) connected via a communication network N by wire or wirelessly.

[0068] The reservation server 30 of this modified example operates as follows. The reservation server 30 executes a reservation program when it receives a request for reservation of use of the accommodation units 101-120 from a user U who is accessing the reservation server 30. When the reservation program is executed, first, data of a confirmation table displaying the current reservation status is sent to the user information terminals 34, 35. The user information terminals 34, 35 are mobile information terminals 34 such as smartphones or tablet terminals, or information terminals 35 such as PCs, and the confirmation table is displayed on the display unit of the user information terminals 34, 35.

[0069] The user U looks at the confirmation table on the user information terminal 34, 35 to check which of the storage sections 101 to 120 are available for reservation, selects any of the storage sections 101 to 120 that are available for reservation (for example, storage section 120), and sends the reservation information to the reservation server 30 via the user information terminal 34, 35. The reservation information includes user information, which is information about the user U himself / herself, specific information about the accommodation section 120 to be reserved, and information about the date and time of the desired reservation.

[0070] The reservation server 30 receives the reservation information transmitted from the user information terminals 34 and 35 via the communication unit 33 and stores it in the storage unit 32. Then, the data in the confirmation table is updated based on the information included in the reservation information. In the updated confirmation table, the reservation status for the accommodation unit 120 reserved by user U is confirmed for the date and time when the reservation was made by user U, and it can be confirmed that reservations from other users are not possible. Even if a reservation is made by another user, it will be rejected.

[0071] The reservation server 30 can also be accessed from the delivery person information terminals 36, 37 used by the delivery person D, and the delivery person D can check which storage sections 101 to 120 have reservations by looking at the confirmation list. Furthermore, the reservation server 30 may be configured to send a notification informing the delivery person information terminal 36, 37 of the reservation details at the time a reservation is made by the user U. In this case, the reservation information includes information specifying the delivery company that will deliver the package P and information (e.g., an email address) of the delivery person information terminal 36, 37 to which the notification is to be sent. The delivery person information terminals 36, 37 are mobile information terminals 36 such as a smartphone or tablet terminal, or information terminals 37 such as a PC. The mobile information terminal 36 is used by delivery person D, and the information terminal 37 is managed by the delivery company to which delivery person D belongs. The mobile information terminal 36 and the information terminal 37 are connected so that they can communicate with each other and share information.

[0072] Furthermore, when the user U removes the luggage P stored in the reserved storage section 120, the luggage detection sensor 100b provided in the storage section 120 stops detecting the luggage P. When the luggage detection sensor 100b stops detecting the luggage P, the reservation server 30 executes a reservation cancellation program. When the reservation cancellation program is executed, the data in the confirmation table is updated, and the reservation of the previously reserved storage unit 120 is cancelled. The confirmation table makes it possible to confirm that the storage unit 120 is now available for reservation.

[0073] It should be noted that the user U is not necessarily aware of the delivery of the package P. For example, there may be packages that the user U is not aware of, such as mid-year gifts, year-end gifts, presents, etc. The delivery person D recognizes that the package P is a package P that the user U is not aware of, and therefore, when delivering such a package P, the delivery person D notifies the user U's user information terminal 34, 35 of the scheduled delivery of the package P in advance. Upon receiving the delivery schedule notification, the user U accesses the reservation server 30 to reserve the storage unit 120. The reservation server 30 then receives the reservation for the storage unit 120 by the user U and updates the confirmation table. The delivery person D can check which storage section 120 has been reserved by looking at the updated confirmation table or by receiving a notification informing him of the reservation details, and then delivers the package P according to the reservation details.

[0074] Reservations for storage unit 120 can be made in the above manner. That is, reservations can be made for other storage units 101 to 119 in the same manner. Reservations can also be made for storage units 106 to 109 that are drop-off delivery receiving units, but if delivery person D checks and determines that the packages P can be packed and arranged, packages P without reservations may be stored in storage units 106 to 109.

[0075] Any of the storage units 101 to 120 may include a unit equipped with a stamping device that can stamp a receipt on a delivery slip. In other words, in this embodiment, the types of storage units are categorized by the difference in receiving format, the difference in internal temperature, and the difference in storage size, but the presence or absence of a stamping device may also be included as a type of storage unit.

[0076] According to this embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved. That is, the multiple storage sections 101-105 in the first cargo receiving section 11, which is provided integrally with the exterior wall 4 of the building 3, include at least one of multiple storage sections 101-105 with different receiving formats, such as delivery box type or drop-off type, multiple storage sections 101-105 with different internal temperatures, and multiple storage sections 101-105 with different storage sizes, which reduces the number of redeliveries and makes it possible to store packages P that need to be cooled, kept warm, or heated, as well as at room temperature, and further, to store packages P of various sizes. This allows for a wide variety of types and sizes of storage spaces for storing packages P, making it possible to accommodate various types and sizes of packages P. Furthermore, when the multiple storage sections 101 to 105 include multiple storage sections 101 to 105 with different internal temperatures, if the first load receiving section 11 is formed integrally with the outer wall 4, the power supply line can be wired using the outer wall 4, making it easier to secure the power source necessary to change the internal temperature.

[0077] In addition, the multiple storage sections 101 to 105 in the first cargo receiving section 11, which have different internal temperatures, include room temperature storage sections 104, 105, which are not temperature-controlled, and emergency temperature storage sections 101, 102, 103, which are configured so that the temperature can be controlled to be lower or higher than room temperature, so it is possible to store luggage P that can be stored at room temperature without any problems and luggage P that must be stored at emergency temperature.

[0078] Furthermore, the multiple storage sections 106-120 in the second receiving section 12, which is provided opposite the first receiving section 11, include at least one of multiple storage sections 106-120 with different receiving formats, such as delivery box type or drop-off type, and multiple storage sections 106-120 with different storage sizes, which reduces the number of redeliveries and makes it possible to store packages P of various sizes. This allows for a wide variety of types and sizes of storage spaces in which packages P can be stored, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various types and sizes. Furthermore, since the second receiving section 12 is arranged opposite the first receiving section 11, the space between the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 can be recognized as a receiving space in which multiple storage sections 101 to 120 are provided.

[0079] Furthermore, since the structure is further provided with a roof section 13 that is provided between the outer wall 4 and the second goods receiving section 12, the roof section 13 can be provided between the first goods receiving section 11 and the second goods receiving section 12 that are provided integrally with the outer wall 4. This prevents rain from falling on the bottom of the roof section 13, so that the goods P are less likely to get wet when storing or removing the goods P during rainfall.

[0080] Furthermore, a gate 17 is provided in the entrance / exit space 15 continuing on from the passage space 14 between the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12, and 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, so that only those who have been authenticated by the authentication means for the unlocking operation of the gate locking device can enter or exit the entrance / exit space 15. Therefore, the outdoor area of ​​the building 3 where this receiving equipment 10 is located can be used as a route for external services such as receiving goods, and since people are prevented from entering the interior of the building 3 unnecessarily, it becomes easier to manage crime prevention risks.

[0081] Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a demand for the realization of a carbon-neutral society by promoting carbon neutrality, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero, and for the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and in the construction industry, efforts are being made to build buildings using wood, which emits less carbon dioxide. The receiving facility 10 of this embodiment provides a wide variety of types and sizes of storage space for storing packages P, and can accommodate various types and sizes of packages P, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions associated with redelivery of packages P and contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society by promoting carbon neutrality and the achievement of the SDGs.

[0082] [Modification] It should be noted that the embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Modifications will be described below. The following modifications may be combined as much as possible. In each of the following modifications, elements common to the above-described embodiments will be assigned the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

[0083] [Variation 1] The storage section 40 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B is provided in place of any of the storage sections 101 to 105 in the first goods receiving section 11. The storage section 40 of this modified example has two storage spaces 41, 42 partitioned into upper and lower sections, and these upper and lower storage spaces 41, 42 each have a first access opening 41a, 42a formed on the front surface and a second access opening 41b, 42b formed on the rear surface.

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

[0085] The first loading / unloading openings 41a, 42a formed on the front surface are opened and closed by a single front door 44, and the second loading / unloading openings 41b, 42b formed on the rear surface are opened and closed by a single rear door 45. The front door 44 and the rear door 45 in this embodiment are both of a single-pull type, and are provided with a door lock unit for locking and unlocking the front door 44 and the rear door 45. This door lock unit is configured in the same way as the door lock unit in the above embodiment, and is controlled by the control device 20.

[0086] The first loading / unloading opening 41a of the first storage space 41 located at the top is formed at the upper end of the front panel portion that constitutes the first storage space 41. The second loading / unloading opening 41b is formed in a state that occupies most of the rear panel portion that constitutes the first storage space 41. The first loading / unloading opening 41a is located on the aisle space 14 side, and the second loading / unloading opening 41b is provided facing the interior of the building 3. When used for receiving luggage, the first loading / unloading opening 41a is used as a storage opening for storing luggage P, and the second loading / unloading opening 41b is used as a removal opening for luggage P. When used for collecting luggage, the second loading / unloading opening 41b is used as a storage opening for storing luggage P, and the second loading / unloading opening 41b is used as a removal opening for luggage P.

[0087] The first storage space 41 is provided with a plurality of movable shelves 46a, 46b, 46c that are provided so as to be movable up and down. That is, the plurality of movable shelves 46a, 46b, 46c are configured so as to be movable up and down within the first storage space 41 by a movable mechanism (not shown).

[0088] The movable mechanism includes a rack rail, a pinion gear, and a gear driver. The rack rail, pinion gear, and gear driver constitute a so-called rack and pinion system. That is, the pinion gear is rotationally driven by the gear driver and is provided on the movable shelf 46a, 46b, 46c side. Meanwhile, a pair of rack rails are provided on each of the side panels on both sides that form the first storage space 41. The rack rails are also provided between the upper and lower ends of the first storage space 41. In other words, the movable range of the multiple movable shelves 46a, 46b, 46c is from the lower surface of the top panel that forms the first storage space 41 to the upper surface of the partition panel 43. The gear drive unit is connected to the control device 20 so as to be able to communicate with it, and the gear drive unit can be operated to rotate the pinion gear by operating the control device 20. The pinion gear can rotate forward and backward, which allows the multiple movable shelves 46a, 46b, 46c to move up and down. The mechanism for moving the plurality of movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c up and down is not limited to such a rack and pinion system, and other mechanisms may be employed.

[0089] In this modified example, there are three movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c, and the top two movable shelves 46a, 46b can be stored close to the top panel. In other words, the top two movable shelves 46a, 46b are stored close to the top panel and hidden, which is the basic position.

[0090] The lowest movable shelf 46c is basically positioned so that the height position of its upper surface is aligned with the height position of the lower edge of the first loading / unloading opening 41a, as shown in Fig. 6A. When a package P (P1) is placed on the lowest movable shelf 46c, the movable shelf 46c moves down to the position of the partition plate 43, as shown in Fig. 6B.

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

[0092] When the middle movable shelf 46b is placed with the package P (P2) and moves downward, the uppermost movable shelf 46a moves downward, and the height position of the upper surface is aligned with the height position of the lower edge of the first loading / unloading opening 41a. Note that even if the package P (P3) is placed on the uppermost movable shelf 46c, the uppermost movable shelf 46a does not move downward and maintains its current position.

[0093] A dimension measuring sensor (having the same function as the dimension measuring sensor 100c in the above embodiment) for the luggage P (P1, P2, P3) is provided within the first storage space 41, which measures the external dimensions of the stored luggage P and transmits the measured dimensions to the control device 20. Therefore, by controlling the gear drive unit with the control device 20 based on the detection results of the dimension measuring 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 is attached at a position where the height dimension of the luggage P can be reliably measured, such as the upper edge of the second loading / unloading opening 41b.

[0094] As described above, the first storage space 41 can operate the multiple movable shelves 46a, 46b, and 46c under the control of the control device 20. This allows the storage of any luggage P that can fit through the first loading / unloading opening 41a, and the storage size of the luggage P can be freely adjusted within the first storage space 41 depending on the size of the luggage P previously stored. In other words, if the height dimension of the first stored luggage P (P1) is approximately equal to the vertical dimension of the first loading / unloading opening 41a, depending on the height dimension of the second stored luggage P (P2), the uppermost movable shelf 46a may not be able to accommodate the luggage P (P3). Therefore, depending on the height dimension of the second stored luggage P (P2), the middle movable shelf 46b may not move downward. If, as a result of measurement by the dimension measurement sensor, it is determined that the height position of the top surface of the uppermost movable shelf 46a is aligned with the height position of the lower edge of the first loading / unloading opening 41a, the uppermost movable shelf 46a moves downward and becomes ready to store luggage P (P3).

[0095] On the other hand, the second storage space 42 does not have a movable shelf like the first storage space 41, and is set to accommodate a larger size of luggage P. That is, on the front side, the first loading / unloading opening 42a of the second storage space 42 is set to have longer length and width dimensions than the first loading / unloading opening 41a of the first storage space 41. Furthermore, the second loading / unloading opening 42b at the rear surface of the second storage space 42 is set to have the same length and width dimensions as the first loading / unloading opening 42a at the front surface of the second storage space 42. Therefore, large-sized 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 removed from the indoor side of the building 3. Furthermore, since the front and rear loading / unloading openings 42a, 42b have the same length and width dimensions, the second storage space 42 also makes it easy to collect packages.

[0096] According to this modification, any of the multiple storage sections in the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 includes a storage section 40 provided with movable shelves 46a, 46b, 46c that are partition members that separate the storage space 41 in which the packages P are stored, and the movable shelves 46a, 46b, 46c are configured to be movable while separating the storage space 41, so that even if the external sizes of the packages P delivered by the delivery person D of the delivery company vary, the way the storage space 41 is partitioned can be changed according to the external size of the delivered package P, and the package P can be stored. This allows for a wide variety of sizes for the storage space 41 in which the packages P are stored, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various sizes.

[0097] [Variation 2] The storage section 50 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B is provided in place of the storage sections 101 to 120 at either the first goods receiving section 11 or the second goods receiving section 12. As shown in FIG. The storage section 50 of this modified example has one storage space 51 for storing luggage. 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 on the front.

[0098] The storage space 51 is provided with a plurality of movable shelves 52 that divide the storage space 51 into upper and lower sections, and a movable mechanism (not shown) that supports the plurality of movable shelves 52 so that they can move up and down. The movable mechanism employs a rack and pinion system configured similarly to the above-described rack and pinion system, that is, it includes a rack rail, a pinion gear, and a gear drive unit. A pair of rack rails are provided on each of the side plates 51a on both sides, and are also provided between the upper end and the lower end of the storage space 51. The gear drive unit is connected to the control device 20 so as to be able to communicate with it, and the gear drive unit can be operated to rotate the pinion gear by operating the control device 20. The pinion gear can rotate forward and backward, which allows the multiple movable shelf boards 52 to move up and down.

[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. As a result, an access opening on the front is formed for each partitioned space. Therefore, the storage section 50 of this modified example is provided with opening / closing members 53 for opening and closing the access openings 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 frame 53a, a lower frame 53b arranged parallel to the upper frame 53a, and a closure body 53c whose upper end is held by the upper frame 53a and whose lower end is held by the lower frame 53b, and which is configured to be freely expandable and contractible in the vertical direction.

[0101] The upper frame 53a and the lower frame 53b can be joined together by the attraction of, for example, a magnet, etc. 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. The upper frame 53a is fixed to the front end of each movable shelf board 52 and the front end of the top board 51c. The lower end frame 53b has, at its upper end, a storage section (not shown) that is formed to open upward and that stores the blocking body 53c.

[0102] The blocking body 53c is formed in a zigzag shape (also called an accordion fold, a textbook fold, or the like) when viewed from the side and can be folded, and is stored in the storage section of the lower end frame 53b in the folded state. Note that the blocking body 53c may be made of an elastic material.

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

[0104] In addition, since no opening / closing member 53 is provided below the opening / closing member 53 located at the lowest position, an auxiliary frame 53d fixed to the front end portion of the bottom plate 51b is provided below the opening / closing member 53 located at the lowest position. Similar to the upper end frame 53a of the opening / closing member 53, the auxiliary frame 53d is provided with a lock receiver for receiving a lock portion provided on the lower end frame 53b of the opening / closing member 53 located above.

[0105] The storage section 50 configured as described above has 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 is possible to store at least seven pieces of luggage P in total. Each movable shelf 52 can be moved up and down by a movable mechanism, and the loading and unloading opening can be closed by a closing body 53c that expands and contracts in the vertical direction. Therefore, the vertical dimensions of each storage space can be adjusted appropriately by adjusting the position of the movable shelf 52 according to the luggage P to be stored.

[0106] In addition, a dimension measuring sensor (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 the lower surface of the top plate 51c or the upper surface of the bottom plate 51b. This allows the external dimensions of the cargo P stored in the storage space to be measured and transmitted to the control device 20, and the control device 20 controls the gear drive unit based on the detection results of the dimension measurement sensor, making it possible to automatically adjust the position of the movable shelf 52 according to the cargo P being stored.

[0107] According to this modification, one of the plurality of storage sections in the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 includes a storage section 50 provided with a plurality of movable shelves 52 that are partition members that separate the storage space 51 in which the packages P are stored, and the plurality of movable shelves 52 are configured to be movable while the storage space 51 remains divided, so that even if the external sizes of the packages P delivered by the delivery person D of the delivery company vary, the way the storage space 51 is partitioned can be changed according to the external size of the delivered package P, and the package P can be stored. This allows for a wide variety of sizes for the storage space 51 in which the packages P are stored, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various sizes.

[0108] [Variation 3] The storage section 60 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B has a partition device for dividing an internal storage space 61 in which luggage P is stored into upper and lower sections. The storage space 61 in the storage section 60 of this modified example has a bottom panel 61a, a top panel 61b, side panel sections 61c on both sides, a front panel section 61d, and a back panel section 61e, and has an opening 4 for loading and unloading luggage P formed on the front side. In the storage section 60 of this modified example, an opening 62 is formed only on the front panel section 61d. The partition device includes a movable shelf board 63 that serves as a partition body, and a shutter 64 that serves as a closing body that is provided on the lower surface of the movable shelf board 63 and that partially closes the loading / unloading opening 62.

[0109] The movable shelf board 63 has a shelf board body, a rack rail 63a, a pinion gear (not shown), and a gear drive unit (not shown). The shutter 64 also has a shutter body, a shutter storage portion 64a, a rotating roller 64b, a shutter drive portion (not shown), and a shutter lock portion.

[0110] The shelf board body is a plate member that moves up and down within the storage space 61 by an elevating means such as rack rails 63a, and is arranged horizontally between the bottom panel portion 61a and the top panel portion 61b. When no cargo P is stored on the shelf board body, the shelf board body is arranged in a state where it is pressed up against the underside of the top panel portion 61b. When cargo P (P1) is placed on the bottom panel portion 61a, the shelf board body descends to near the center in the vertical direction, and can divide the storage space 61 into upper and lower sections.

[0111] The rack rail 63a, pinion gear, and gear drive unit that make up the lifting means form a rack and pinion system. That is, the pinion gear is configured to be rotationally driven by the gear drive unit and is provided on the side of the movable shelf 63. Note that the mechanism for moving the movable shelf 63 up and down is not limited to this rack and pinion system, and other mechanisms may also be used. On the other hand, the rack rails 63a with which the pinion gears engage are attached to the inner surfaces of the side plate portions 61c located on both sides of the accommodating portion 60 in the width direction. The gear drive unit is connected to the control device 20 so as to be able to communicate with it, and the gear drive unit can be operated to rotate the pinion gear by operating the control device 20. The pinion gear can rotate forward and backward, which allows the movable shelf 63 to move up and down.

[0112] The rack rails 63a are provided between the upper ends of the side panel portions 61c located on both sides in the width direction of the storage section 60 and the vertical center thereof. In other words, the movable range of the shelf body is from the underside of the top panel portion 61b to near the vertical center of the storage space 61. In this modified example, the shelf body has a basic position when it is positioned against the underside of the top panel portion 61b, and it descends to near the vertical center of the storage section 60 when dividing the storage space 61. However, this is not limited to this, and the basic position may be when it is positioned against the top surface of the bottom panel portion 61a, and after the cargo P (P1) is placed on the top surface of the shelf body, it may rise to near the vertical center of the storage section 60, dividing the storage space 61 into upper and lower sections.

[0113] The shutter body of the shutter 64 is operable by a shutter drive unit, and deploys downward when closing part of the loading / unloading opening 62, and returns to its original position when not dividing the storage space 61. The shutter drive unit receives power from a power supply unit (not shown). The bottommost tip of the shutter body is equipped with a shutter locking section for locking and unlocking the shutter body. Although not shown, the shutter locking section in this modification is a hook-type lock, and the bottom plate 61a is provided with a strike to receive it. The shutter locking section receives power from a power supply device, not shown.

[0114] The shutter storage section 64a is a housing for storing the shutter body inside, and a shutter entrance through which the shutter body is inserted and removed is formed at the front end. The shutter storage section 64a is also positioned close to the front end of the shelf body of the movable shelf 63. The shutter entrance is located just at the front side of the storage section 60 in the depth direction. The shutter entrance opens downward, and the shutter body is deployed downward when the access opening 62 is closed.

[0115] A rotating roller 64b is provided inside the shutter storage section 64a, and the shutter body is guided by this rotating roller 64b so that it changes from a horizontal state to a vertical state. The rotating roller 64b is provided from one end to the other end in the width direction of the shutter storage section 64a, and the shutter body is placed on top of the rotating roller 64b. Inside the shutter storage section 64a, a guide rail is provided to hold the shutter body in a horizontal position and to guide the movement of the shutter body when it is deployed.

[0116] To store packages P (P1, P2) in the storage section 60 configured as described above, first, the first package P1 is stored in the storage space 61, and the first package P1 is detected by the package detection sensor (package detection sensor 100b). After that, the delivery person D closes the door 62a to block the loading / unloading opening 62, and when the door 62a is locked, the control device 20 controls the movable shelf 63 to lower the shelf body to near the center in the vertical direction of the storage space 61. Next, the control device 20 controls the shutter drive unit to start the closing operation of the shutter body of the shutter 64. In other words, the shutter body is deployed downward. Then, when the shutter body is completely closed, the control device 20 controls the shutter lock unit to lock the shutter body.

[0117] A second package P2 is accommodated between the shelf body and the top panel portion 61b. The accommodation space for the second package P2 can be changed according to the vertical dimension of the first package P1. That is, when the height position of the upper end of the first package P1 is located higher than the lower end of the rack rail 63a, the accommodation space for the second package P2 is adjusted so that its vertical dimension is shorter than when the shelf body is moved to the lower end of the rack rail 63a.

[0118] According to this modification, one of the plurality of storage sections in the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 includes a storage section 60 provided with movable shelves 63 that are partition members that separate the storage space 61 in which the packages P are stored, and the movable shelves 63 are configured to be movable while the storage space 61 remains divided, so that even if the external sizes of the packages P delivered by the delivery person D of the delivery company vary, the way the storage space 61 is partitioned can be changed according to the external size of the delivered package P, and the package P can be stored. This allows for a wide variety of sizes for the storage space 61 in which the packages P are stored, making it possible to accommodate packages P of various sizes. In addition, the first luggage P1, which has already been stored in the storage space 61, can be shielded by the shutter 64, and the shutter 64 can be locked by the shutter lock unit. This improves security when storing the second luggage P2 in the storage space that previously stored the first luggage P1, and also protects the luggage if one or both of the first luggage P1 and the second luggage P2 are prohibited from stacking. Furthermore, since the first luggage P1 is not visible when the second luggage P2 is stored, privacy is also protected.

[0119] [Variation 4] Any of the multiple storage compartments 101-120 in the first receiving section 11 and the second receiving section 12 has thin vacuum insulation panels built into its housing and door. In other words, the storage compartment of this modification has high thermal insulation performance, making it possible to maintain the internal temperature within a certain range for a long period of time even without a power source. This makes it possible for the storage compartment of this modification to receive parcels that require temperature control, such as fresh food, industrial products, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the storage compartment of this modification may have ice packs built into its housing and door. [Explanation of symbols]

[0120] 1 Site 2 road 3. Building 4. Exterior walls 5. Roof 10 Receiving facilities 11 First receiving section 12 Second cargo receiving section 13 Roof 13a Solar array 14 aisle space 15 Entry and exit space 16 Fence 17 Gate 20 Control device 101~120 Storage area

Claims

1. A cargo receiving facility attached to a building, a first cargo receiving section that is formed integrally with an exterior wall of the building and has a plurality of storage sections that can store cargo; The plurality of storage sections in the first receiving section are characterized in that they include at least one of a plurality of storage sections with different receiving formats, such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type, a plurality of storage sections with different internal temperatures, and a plurality of storage sections with different storage sizes.

2. The receiving facility according to claim 1, The cargo receiving facility is characterized in that the multiple storage sections with different internal temperatures include a room temperature storage section that is not temperature-controlled and an emergency temperature storage section that is configured so that the temperature can be controlled to be lower or higher than room temperature.

3. The receiving facility according to claim 1 or 2, The vehicle further includes a second receiving section that is provided opposite the first receiving section and has a plurality of storage sections that can store luggage, The plurality of storage sections in the second receiving section are characterized in that they include at least one of a plurality of storage sections with different receiving formats, such as a delivery box type or a drop-off type, and a plurality of storage sections with different storage sizes.

4. The receiving facility according to claim 3, any one of the plurality of storage sections in the first receiving section and the second receiving section includes a storage section provided with a partition member that separates a storage space in which luggage is stored; The cargo receiving facility is characterized in that the partition member is configured to be movable while separating the storage space.

5. The receiving facility according to claim 3, A cargo receiving facility characterized by further comprising a roof section provided between the outer wall and the second cargo receiving section.

6. The receiving facility according to claim 3, An aisle space is defined between the first receiving section and the second receiving section, One end of the passage space is an entrance / exit space for entering and exiting the outside of the site on which the building is constructed, A gate is provided in the entrance and exit space, The cargo receiving facility is characterized in that the gate has a gate locking device for locking the opening and closing operation of the gate, and authentication means for authenticating the unlocking operation of the gate locking device.

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