Locking / unlocking system of home delivery box

Abstract

To provide a locking / unlocking system of a home delivery box that can reduce the burden on a delivery service provider when depositing a baggage and safely store the baggage.SOLUTION: A locking / unlocking system includes a baggage compartment, a door for closing an opening of the baggage compartment, and an electronic lock. The electronic lock has an unlocking code input unit, a lock unit, a button for unlocking the lock unit and a button for locking the lock unit, which are installed on the outside of the door, and a control device for controlling the lock unit. The control device conducts control such that the door can be opened / closed when the lock unit is unlocked by inputting an unlocking code into the unlocking code input unit, the lock unit is locked in a first locked state after the lock unit is unlocked by inputting the unlocking code and the door is opened and closed, the lock unit is unlocked by pressing the button for unlocking the lock unit in the first locked state, the lock unit is locked in a second locked state when the button for locking the lock unit is pressed in the closed state of the door, and the lock unit is unlocked only when the unlocking code is input in the second locked state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a locking and unlocking system for a delivery box. [Background technology]

[0002] Delivery lockers used in homes and other locations for unattended delivery of parcels have been known for some time. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a delivery locker equipped with a control unit for controlling one or more lockers. After a parcel delivery person touches an authentication screen on the outside of the door to enter a password, the control unit blinks an LED on an empty locker. When the delivery person presses a button on the door of one of the empty lockers, the control unit sends an unlock signal to the empty locker, unlocking the electronic lock on that locker. After the delivery person deposits the parcel in the locker, the control unit closes the door and confirms the deposit of the parcel by operating a deposit confirmation screen. When the user reads a pre-registered card with a card reader to receive the parcel, the control unit performs password authentication. After successful authentication, the control unit confirms that the room number linked to the user's card ID matches the room number of the checked baggage. Then, when the user presses the button on the box containing the checked baggage, the control unit unlocks the electronic lock on that box. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-37689 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the conventional delivery locker described in Patent Document 1, both the parcel delivery company and the recipient of the parcel must enter a password into the delivery locker by operating the locker or reading a card, etc., to unlock the door of the locker. This places a heavy burden on the delivery company when depositing a parcel, as the delivery company cannot open the delivery locker unless they enter a password. Furthermore, in a delivery locker where the door automatically locks after being opened and closed, if the door accidentally closes due to wind or other reasons after the delivery company opens the door to deposit the parcel, they must enter the password again. This also places a heavy burden on the delivery company when depositing the parcel. Meanwhile, after the parcel is deposited, it needs to be stored safely.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a locking and unlocking system for a delivery box that can reduce the burden on delivery companies when depositing packages and can safely store packages. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The delivery box locking / unlocking system of the present disclosure comprises a luggage compartment for storing luggage, a door for closing the opening of the luggage compartment, and an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the door, the electronic lock including an unlocking code input unit, a lock unit for keeping the door closed, a button for unlocking the lock unit and a button for locking the lock unit both installed on the outside of the door, and a control device for controlling the lock unit, the control device allowing the door to be opened and closed when the lock unit is unlocked by inputting an unlock code into the unlocking code input unit, and after the door is opened and closed after being unlocked by inputting the unlocking code, locks the lock unit in a first locking state, and when the button for unlocking the lock unit is pressed the lock unit is unlocked without inputting an unlocking code, and when the button for locking the lock unit is pressed while the door is closed the lock unit is locked in a second locking state, and in the second locking state the lock unit is unlocked only when the unlocking code is input. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The delivery locking / unlocking system for delivery boxes according to the present disclosure can reduce the burden on delivery companies when depositing packages in the delivery box and can store packages safely. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a locking / unlocking system for a delivery box according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a view of the delivery locker shown in Figure 1, with the electronic lock removed, as seen from the front side of the door. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic lock of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 3 is a schematic diagram showing the latch bolt and bolt drive unit of the electronic lock in FIG. 2 and the latch receiver provided on the box body when the door is locked. FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a sequence chart showing the processing or operation of the electronic lock and the delivery company at the time of delivery in the embodiment. [Figure 6] 10 is a sequence chart showing the processing or operations of an electronic lock, a delivery company, a user, a mobile terminal, and a management server during a package removal operation in an embodiment. [Figure 7] 10 is a sequence chart showing the processing or actions of an electronic lock, a delivery company, and a user during another example of a package removal operation in an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The shapes, materials, and quantities described below are examples for the purpose of explanation and can be changed as appropriate depending on the specifications of the delivery locker locking / unlocking system. In the following, the same reference numerals will be used to designate equivalent elements in all drawings. Furthermore, in the description below, the reference numerals previously described will be used as necessary.

[0010] In the following explanations and drawings, R is the right side when viewed from the front of the delivery box, L is the left side, F is the front side of the delivery box, and B is the back side of the delivery box. The direction connecting R and L and the direction connecting F and B are perpendicular to each other.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a locking / unlocking system 10 for a delivery locker 12 according to an embodiment. The locking / unlocking system 10 includes a delivery locker 12, a mobile terminal 70, and a management server 80. The delivery locker 12 is used in a general household or the like, and allows unattended delivery of parcels. The delivery locker 12 is used by a parcel delivery company to lock the door 16 after placing the parcel in the delivery locker 12, thereby delivering the parcel.

[0012] Delivery box 12 includes box body 13, which is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped exterior body, a luggage compartment 14 provided inside box body 13, a door 16 that opens and closes an opening 15 of luggage compartment 14, and an electronic lock 20 that locks and unlocks door 16. Luggage compartment 14 is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped box that accommodates luggage (not shown) in a removable manner.

[0013] Door 16 closes opening 15 on the front side F of luggage compartment 14. Door 16 is a single-door type attached to delivery box 12, and can open and close opening 15 of luggage compartment 14 by swinging about a vertical axis (not shown) on the right R end. Door 16 can be opened by grasping and pulling case 21 of electronic lock 20 fixed to door 16 when locking portion 35 (FIG. 3) of electronic lock 20 is in the unlocked state.

[0014] The mobile terminal 70 is carried by the user who is the recipient of the package. The mobile terminal 70 is a smartphone, tablet terminal, or the like. When the user retrieves the package, the user uses the mobile terminal 70 to communicate with the communication unit 33 (FIG. 3) of the electronic lock 20 of the delivery box 12 and unlock the electronic lock 20. The management server 80 communicates with the mobile terminal 70 and performs user authentication, etc.

[0015] The electronic lock 20 will be described in detail below with reference to Figures 2 to 4. Figure 2 is a view of the electronic lock 20 removed from the delivery box 12, as seen from the door front side F. Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic lock 20.

[0016] The electronic lock 20 is attached to the door 16 and enables electrically locking and unlocking the door 16. Specifically, the electronic lock 20 has a case 21 made of resin or metal, an unlock code input unit 31, a power supply unit 34, a lock unit 35, an open button 38, a delivery button 39, a first lighting unit 40, a second lighting unit 41, a door sensor 42, and a control device 43.

[0017] The case 21 includes a case body 22 that houses multiple components and a front panel 23 that is fixed to the case body 22 to close an opening at the front side F end of the case body 22. The front panel 23 is a generally rectangular plate that is long in the vertical direction. A generally rectangular parallelepiped protrusion 24 that is long in the vertical direction is formed in the center of the front panel 23 so as to bulge toward the front side F. The front side F end of the protrusion 24 is exposed to the front side F of the door 16 through a rectangular opening 17 formed at the left end L of the door 16. The protrusion 24 has multiple holes that expose a numeric keypad operation unit 32, an open button 38, a delivery button 39, a first lighting unit 40, and a second lighting unit 41 (described below) to the front side F. As a result, the numeric keypad operation unit 32, the open button 38, the delivery button 39, the first lighting unit 40, and the second lighting unit 41 are located on the outside of the door 16.

[0018] 3 are housed in the case body 22. The communication unit 33, power supply unit 34, lock unit 35, door sensor 42, and control device 43. A latch bolt 36 (described below) that forms the lock unit 35 can protrude outward from a side wall (not shown) at the left L end of the case body 22 and can be retracted into the case body 22. The door sensor 42 can also protrude outward from a side wall (not shown) at the left L end of the case body 22 and can be retracted into the case body 22.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 3, the unlock code input unit 31 has a numeric keypad operation unit 32 and a communication unit 33. The numeric keypad operation unit 32 is installed on the outside of the door 16 and has a plurality of buttons 32a that can be pressed. Information indicating that the button 32a has been pressed is output to the control device 43 (FIG. 3). The communication unit 33 is capable of communicating with a mobile terminal 70 carried by a user who receives a package from the delivery box 12. As a result, the communication unit 33 receives a signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 by operating the mobile terminal 70, and outputs the received signal to the control device 43. As will be described later, when the door 16 is closed and the lock unit 35 is locked in the second lock state by pressing a delivery button 39 described later, the lock unit 35 is unlocked by inputting an unlock code into the unlock code input unit 31.

[0020] The power supply unit 34 includes a battery and supplies power to the control device 43 and a motor 37a (FIG. 4) that constitutes the bolt driving unit 37 described below.

[0021] 4 is a schematic diagram showing the latch bolt 36 and bolt driver 37 of the electronic lock 20 and the latch receiver 13a provided on the box body 13 when the door 16 is locked. The locking section 35 of the electronic lock 20 has the latch bolt 36 and the bolt driver 37 and functions to keep the door 16 closed. The latch bolt 36 is biased by a spring 35a in a direction that causes it to protrude outward from the side wall on the left side L of the case 21 (FIG. 2). The bolt driver 37 has a motor 37a, a first gear 37b fixed to the motor shaft of the motor 37a, a second gear 37c meshing with the first gear 37b, and a lever 37d fixed to the second gear 37c.

[0022] A lever 37d engages with the inner end of the latch bolt 36. Power from a motor 37a is transmitted to the lever 37d via a first gear 37b and a second gear 37c, allowing the latch bolt 36 to move in a protruding or retracting direction. The motor 37a is controlled by a control device 43. When power is supplied to the motor 37a, the motor 37a is driven in the forward direction (the direction of arrow A in FIG. 4), causing the second gear 37c to rotate in one direction (the direction of arrow B in FIG. 4). As a result, the latch bolt 36 engaged with the lever 37d retracts toward the inside of the case 21 (FIG. 2) against the biasing force of the spring 35a. At this time, even when the lock 35 is unlocked and the door 16 is closed, the latch bolt 36 retracts from the latch receiving portion 13a provided in a portion of the box body 13 facing the left end L of the door 16, allowing the door 16 to be opened or closed.

[0023] On the other hand, when the motor 37a is driven in the reverse direction by power supply to the motor 37a and then the power supply is stopped to stop the driving of the motor 37a, the latch bolt 36 protrudes outward from the case 21 (FIG. 2) due to the biasing force of the spring 35a. When the door 16 is closed in this state, the latch bolt 36 enters the latch receiving portion 13a and this state is maintained, so the lock unit 35 is locked and the door 16 cannot be opened. The configuration of the lock unit 35 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 4, and various configurations can be used.

[0024] The open button 38 has the word "open" displayed on it, for example. After the lock unit 35 is unlocked by inputting an unlock code to the unlock code input unit 31, and after the door 16 is opened or closed, i.e., after the door 16 is opened and then closed, when the lock unit 35 is locked in the first locking state by the control device 43, the control device 43 unlocks the lock unit 35 when the open button 38 is pressed. In the "first locking state," the control device 43 unlocks the lock unit 35 when the open button 38 is pressed, without inputting an unlocking code to the unlocking code input unit 31. As a result, the lock unit 35 is unlocked by pressing the open button 38, and the door 16 can be opened freely without being limited to a specific user who can input an unlocking code.

[0025] The delivery button 39 displays, for example, the word "Delivery." After the delivery person presses the open button 38 to unlock the lock unit 35, when the delivery person places the package in the luggage compartment 14 and closes the door 16, the control device 43 locks the lock unit 35 in the second locking state when the delivery button 39 is pressed. In the "second locking state," the control device 43 unlocks the lock unit 35 only when an unlocking code is entered into the unlocking code input unit 31. This makes it possible to limit the unlocking of the lock unit 35 to specific users who are able to enter the unlocking code.

[0026] The first lighting unit 40 and the second lighting unit 41 are configured to include a light source such as a light-emitting diode (LED). The first lighting unit 40 can change color when lit. For example, each first lighting unit 40 can be lit in either green or red. The lighting state of each lighting unit 40, 41 is controlled by a control unit 43. Although not shown, an audio output unit is disposed within the case 21, and the operation of the audio output unit is controlled by the control unit 43.

[0027] The door sensor 42 has a pressing portion 42a (FIG. 2) that is biased by, for example, a spring so that it protrudes outward from the case 21. When the door 16 is closed, a portion fixed to the box body 13 presses the pressing portion 42a so that its protrusion decreases, thereby closing the contacts and turning the sensor on. On the other hand, when the door 16 is open, the pressing portion 42a is not pressed, and its protrusion increases, thereby opening the contacts and turning the sensor off. In this way, the door sensor 42 detects the open / closed state of the door 16 based on the on / off state. A detection signal from the door sensor 42 is output to the control device 43.

[0028] The control device 43 includes an arithmetic processing unit, which is constituted by, for example, an MCU (Micro Controller Unit), and a storage unit. The storage unit may be a RAM, a ROM, or the like. The arithmetic processing unit has a function of reading and executing programs and the like stored in advance in the storage unit. The storage unit has a function of temporarily storing read programs and processing data, and a function of storing control programs, predetermined thresholds, and the like in advance.

[0029] The control device 43 executes a program to realize the main functions of the device, system, or method disclosed herein. The type of the arithmetic processing unit is not important as long as it can realize the functions by executing a program. For example, the arithmetic processing unit may be a CPU. The arithmetic processing unit may be composed of one or more electronic circuits, including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or a large-scale integration (LSI). Multiple electronic circuits may be integrated into a single chip, or may be provided on multiple chips. Multiple chips may be integrated into a single device, or may be provided on multiple devices. A non-transitory recording medium such as an optical disk or a hard disk drive may be used as the storage unit. An external storage device may be connected to the control device 43 as the storage unit. The program may be pre-stored on the recording medium, or may be supplied to the recording medium via a wide-area communication network, including the Internet.

[0030] The control device 43 controls the door 16 to be able to open and close when the lock unit 35 is unlocked by inputting an unlock code to the unlock code input unit 31. The unlock code may be input using the mobile terminal 70 or the numeric keypad operation unit 32. Furthermore, after the lock unit 35 is unlocked by inputting the unlock code, and the door 16 is opened or closed, i.e., after the door 16 is opened and then closed, the control device 43 controls the lock unit 35 to be locked in the first locking state. At this time, the control device 43 determines the open state of the door 16 using the detection signal of the door sensor 42.

[0031] Furthermore, when the delivery button 39 is pressed while the door 16 is closed, the control device 43 controls the locking unit 35 to lock in the second locking state.

[0032] The delivery operation by the delivery company will be described using FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a sequence chart showing the processing or operation of the electronic lock 20 and the delivery company during delivery in an embodiment. FIG. 5 shows a case where the electronic lock 20 is initially locked in the first locking state (S1) and the door 16 is closed. In this case, when the delivery company performs the unlocking operation by pressing the open button 38 (S2), the control device 43 controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40 to notify the delivery company that the door can be unlocked by audio and lighting. For example, the audio output unit outputs a beep and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in green. On the other hand, if the electronic lock 20 cannot be unlocked due to a malfunction or the like, the audio output unit outputs a beep and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in red. In FIGS. 5 to 7, the first lighting unit 40 is designated as "LED1." Furthermore, as an unlocking control, the control device 43 drives the motor 37a in the forward direction (S3), links the motor 37a with the gears 37b and 37c (open state) (S4), retracts the latch bolt 36 so as to retract it into the case 21 (S5), and unlocks the lock unit 35 (S6). At this time, the control device 43 controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40 to notify the unlocking by audio and lighting. For example, the audio output unit outputs a "beep beep beep" sound, and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in red.

[0033] After lock 35 is unlocked, the delivery person can open door 16 by grasping and pulling the exposed portion of case 21 of electronic lock 20 on the front side of door 16 (S7). Thus, in the first locking state, the delivery person can unlock lock 35 and open door 16 by pressing open button 38 without inputting an unlock code into unlock code input unit 31. When control device 43 determines that door 16 is open based on the fact that door sensor 42 is off (S8), it drives motor 37a in the reverse direction (S9), causing latch bolt 36 to protrude outside case 21, and then stops motor 37a, thereby stopping the interlocking between motor 37a and gears 37b and 37c (setting door 16 to the closed state) (S10). In this state, latch bolt 36 protrudes from case 21 due to the biasing force of spring 35a. This causes control device 43 to prepare for the first locking state.

[0034] Then, after the delivery person places the package in the luggage compartment 14, the door 16 is closed (S11). At this time, the latch bolt 36 protrudes from the case 21, but approaches the latch receiving portion 13a in the direction of arrow α in FIG. 4, and is pressed toward the case 21 (to the right in FIG. 4) against the biasing force of the spring 35a, thereby engaging with the latch receiving portion 13a. As a result, the control device 43 locks the lock unit 35 in the first locking state, and determines that the door 16 is closed because the door sensor 42 is turned on (S12, S13). In this state, the latch bolt 36 is engaged with the latch receiving portion 13a and cannot move in the direction opposite to the direction of arrow α in FIG. 4, so the first locking state is maintained. In this first locking state, the lock unit 35 can still be unlocked by pressing the open button 38. Therefore, even if the door 16 is accidentally closed by wind or the like before the delivery person places the package in the luggage compartment 14 after opening the door 16, the lock part 35 can be unlocked and the door 16 can be opened by pressing the open button 38 again without inputting the unlock code to the unlock code input part 31.

[0035] When the delivery person presses the delivery button 39 with the door 16 closed (S14), the control device 43 locks the lock unit 35 in the second locking state (S15). At this time, the control device 43 controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40 to notify the user of the transition to the second locking state by sound and light. For example, the audio output unit outputs a beep and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in red. In the second locking state, the lock unit 35 is unlocked only when an unlocking code is entered into the unlocking code input unit 31. When the open button 38 is pressed in the second locking state (S16), the control device 43 controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40 to notify the user of the inability to unlock by sound and light. For example, the audio output unit outputs a beep and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in red.

[0036] Next, the package removal operation will be described with reference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a sequence chart showing the processing or operations of the electronic lock 20, the delivery company, the user, the mobile terminal 70, and the management server 80 during the package removal operation in an embodiment. In the example of FIG. 6, the user unlocks the electronic lock 20 using the mobile terminal 70. Specifically, first, the electronic lock 20 is locked in the second locking state and is in the package receiving state (S20). In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, even if the open button 38 is pressed, the lock unit 35 is not unlocked, and the control device 43 notifies the user that the lock cannot be unlocked by sound output from the audio output unit and lighting of the first lighting unit 40. Meanwhile, the user performs a connection operation using the mobile terminal 70 to establish wireless communication with the communication unit 33 of the electronic lock 20 via Bluetooth (registered trademark) (S21, S22). At this time, for example, the mobile terminal 70 and the communication unit 33 perform a connection operation for wireless communication via BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy). When the wireless connection is established, the control device 43 controls the second lighting unit 41 to indicate this. For example, the second lighting unit 41 lights up green. In FIGS. 6 and 7, the second lighting unit 41 is indicated as "LED2." At this time, the audio output unit does not output any sound. The user then launches an application program for the removal operation on the mobile terminal 70 (S23). When this program is executed, the user's preset authentication code is sent to the management server 80 (S24), and the management server 80 and the mobile terminal 70 are linked (S25). At this time, the management server 80 authenticates the user if the received authentication code matches the authentication code stored in the management server 80, and transmits information indicating the completion of receipt of the item associated with the authentication code to the mobile terminal 70. When the mobile terminal 70 receives the information indicating the completion of receipt of the item from the management server 80, the application program transmits an unlocking code as an unlocking communication to the communication unit 33 of the electronic lock 20 via Bluetooth (registered trademark) wireless communication (S26, S27). At this time, if the unlocking code input to the communication unit 33 matches the unlocking code stored in the control unit 43 of the electronic lock 20, the control unit 43 determines that an unlocking command has been issued (S28), and controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40. For example, the audio output unit outputs a beep sound, and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in green.At this time, the second lighting unit 41 remains lit in green. On the other hand, if the unlocking code transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 does not match the unlocking code stored in the control unit 43, the control unit 43 determines that an unlocking command has not been issued, and controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40. For example, the audio output unit outputs a "beep beep" sound, and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in red.

[0037] If the control device 43 determines that an unlock command has been issued, the control device 43 performs unlock control as the processes from (S29) to (S32) in Fig. 6, similar to the processes from (S3) to (S6) in Fig. 5, to unlock the lock unit 35. When the lock unit 35 is unlocked, the control device 43 controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40. For example, the audio output unit outputs a "beep beep beep" sound, and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in red.

[0038] This allows the user to open the door 16 (S33) and remove the luggage. By this opening of the door 16, the control device 43 determines that the door sensor 42 has been turned off (S34), similar to the processes (S8) to (S10) of FIG. 5, and after driving the motor 37a in the reverse direction (S35), stops the motor 37a and stops the interlocking between the motor 37a and the gears 37b and 37c (sets to the closed state) (S36). In this state, the latch bolt 36 is in a state of protruding from the case 21 due to the biasing force of the spring 35a. This causes the control device 43 to prepare for the first locking state.

[0039] When the user closes the door 16 (S37), the control device 43 determines that the door sensor 42 is turned on (S38), and locks the lock unit 35 in the first locking state (S39). In this case, the lock unit 35 can be unlocked by simply pressing the open button 38, as in step S16 of FIG. 5.

[0040] FIG. 7 is a sequence chart showing the processing or actions of the electronic lock 20, the delivery company, and the user during another example of a package removal operation in an embodiment. In the example of FIG. 7, the user performs an unlocking operation on the electronic lock 20 using the numeric keypad operation unit 32. Specifically, first, the electronic lock 20 is locked in the second locking state and is in a package receiving state (S40). In this case, even if the open button 38 is pressed, the lock unit 35 will not be unlocked, and the control device 43 will notify the user that the lock cannot be unlocked by the sound output unit and the sound and lighting state of the first lighting unit 40. Meanwhile, the user inputs an unlock code into the electronic lock 20 using the numeric keypad operation unit 32 (S41, S42). For example, the user inputs the unlock code number on the numeric keypad operation unit 32 and then presses the enter button 32b (FIG. 2). If the unlock code entered through the numeric keypad operation unit 32 matches the unlock code stored in the control unit 43 of the electronic lock 20, the control unit 43 determines that an unlock command has been issued (S43) and controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40. For example, the audio output unit outputs a beep and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in green. On the other hand, if the unlock code entered through the numeric keypad operation unit 32 does not match the unlock code stored in the control unit 43 of the electronic lock 20, the control unit 43 determines that an unlock command has not been issued and controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40. For example, the audio output unit outputs a beep and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in red.

[0041] If the control device 43 determines that an unlock command has been issued, the control device 43 performs unlock control as the processes of (S44) to (S47) in Fig. 7, similar to the processes of (S3) to (S6) in Fig. 5, to unlock the lock unit 35. When the lock unit 35 is unlocked, the control device 43 controls the audio output unit and the first lighting unit 40. For example, the audio output unit outputs a "beep beep beep" sound, and the first lighting unit 40 lights up in red.

[0042] This allows the user to open the door 16 (S48) and remove the luggage. By this opening of the door 16, the control device 43 determines that the door sensor 42 has been turned off (S49), similar to the processes (S8) to (S10) of FIG. 5, and after driving the motor 37a in the reverse direction (S50), stops the motor 37a and stops the interlocking between the motor 37a and the gears 37b and 37c (sets the door to the closed state) (S51). In this state, the latch bolt 36 is protruding from the case 21 due to the biasing force of the spring 35a. This causes the control device 43 to prepare for the first locking state.

[0043] When the user closes the door 16 (S52), the control device 43 determines that the door sensor 42 is turned on (S53), and locks the lock unit 35 in the first locking state (S54). In this case, the lock unit 35 can be unlocked by simply pressing the open button 38, as in step S16 of FIG. 5.

[0044] According to the locking / unlocking system 10 for the delivery locker 12 of this example, the burden on the delivery company when depositing a package in the delivery locker 12 can be reduced and packages can be stored safely. For example, even if a delivery person of a delivery company does not have an unlock code input device such as a mobile terminal 70, the delivery person can easily deliver packages to the delivery locker 12. In addition, there is no need to limit the delivery companies that can make deliveries to specific companies that have an input device. Furthermore, even if the door 16 is accidentally closed for some reason, such as wind, after the delivery company opens it, the door can be easily opened by simply pressing the open button 38. This reduces the burden on the delivery company when depositing a package. Furthermore, after the delivery company presses the delivery button 39, only specific users who can input the unlock code can unlock the door 16, allowing packages to be stored safely.

[0045] The unlock code input unit 31 also includes both a numeric keypad operation unit 32 installed on the outside of the door 16 and a communication unit 33 that receives signals transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 by operating the mobile terminal 70. This allows the user to select either the numeric keypad operation unit 32 or the mobile terminal 70 as desired according to the user's preference, etc., and use it to unlock the electronic lock 20.

[0046] The unlocking code input unit 31 may be configured to include only one of the numeric keypad operation unit 32 and the communication unit 33. When the unlocking code input unit 31 includes only the communication unit 33 out of the numeric keypad operation unit 32 and the communication unit 33, the numeric keypad operation unit 32 can be omitted from the door 16, thereby improving the design of the exterior of the door 16.

[0047] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the door sensor 42 is provided integrally with the case 21 of the electronic lock 20. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the door sensor 42 may be provided in a part of the electronic lock 20 separate from the case 21 so as to be able to detect the opening and closing of the door 16, and the detection signal of the door sensor 42 may be transmitted to the control device 43 of the electronic lock 20 via a signal line or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 10 Locking / unlocking system, 12 Delivery box, 13 Box body, 13a Latch receiving portion, 14 Luggage compartment, 15 Opening, 16 Door, 17 Opening, 20 Electronic lock, 21 Case, 22 Case body, 23 Front panel portion, 24 Protrusion, 31 Unlocking code input portion, 32 Numeric keypad operation portion, 32a Button, 32b Confirmation button, 33 Communication portion, 34 Power supply portion, 35 Lock portion, 35a Spring, 36 Latch bolt, 37 Bolt drive portion, 37a Motor, 37b First gear, 37c Second gear, 37d Lever, 38 Open button, 39 Delivery button, 40 First lighting portion, 41 Second lighting portion, 42 Door sensor, 42a Pressing portion, 43 Control device, 70 Mobile terminal, 80 Management server.

Claims

1. The vehicle comprises a luggage compartment for storing luggage, a door for closing an opening of the luggage compartment, and an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the door, The electronic lock is The door includes an unlocking code input unit, a lock unit that keeps the door closed, a button that unlocks the lock unit and a button that locks the lock unit, which are installed on the outside of the door, and a control device that controls the lock unit, The control device When the lock unit is unlocked by inputting an unlock code to the unlock code input unit, the door can be opened and closed, After the door is unlocked by inputting the unlock code, the lock is locked in a first locking state after the door is opened or closed, and in the first locking state, the button for unlocking the lock is pressed, thereby unlocking the lock without inputting the unlock code, When the button for locking the lock unit is pressed while the door is closed, the lock unit is locked in a second locking state, and in the second locking state, the lock unit is controlled to be unlocked only when the unlocking code is input. Locking and unlocking system for delivery boxes.

2. The delivery box locking / unlocking system according to claim 1, The unlock code input unit The door includes an operation unit installed on the outside of the door, and / or a communication unit that receives a signal transmitted from the mobile terminal by operating the mobile terminal. Locking and unlocking system for delivery boxes.

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