Delivery box unit

Abstract

This product provides a delivery box unit that prevents rainwater from flowing down the edge of the roof by directing it downwards through a specific path. [Solution] The delivery box 2 is equipped with multiple luggage storage compartments for storing luggage, and a roof 3 covers the top of the delivery box 2. The roof 3 is supported by two pillars 5 erected along the left and right sides of the delivery box 2 and has guide channels 3a that direct rainwater falling on the roof 5 to the pillars 5. The guide channels 3a direct rainwater on the roof 3 to openings 51 in both pillars 5, and from the openings 51 it flows down through the inside of the pillars 5.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a delivery box for accommodating luggage, and particularly to a delivery box unit provided outdoors with a roof.

Background Art

[0002] When installing a delivery box outdoors, a roof is installed to protect the box and the contents from rain and sunlight, and further to prevent the delivery company or the recipient from getting wet. For example, in Patent Document 1, a delivery box unit is disclosed in which a roof is provided on the delivery box, a shade portion is provided on the front side of the delivery box for loading and unloading luggage, and the whole is inclined downward toward the rear so that the water pouring down on the roof flows backward.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the case of the delivery box unit disclosed in Patent Document 1 above, the delivery box could be protected from rainwater by having a roof. However, since the rain pouring down on the roof flows backward and falls from the rear end, the delivery box was soiled by the splashing of the falling rainwater, or puddles formed around it, and care had to be taken when loading and unloading luggage.

[0005] Therefore, in view of such problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a delivery box unit in which rainwater pouring down on the roof flows downward through a specific path and does not flow down from the end of the roof.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a delivery box unit comprising a delivery box having multiple parcel storage compartments and a roof covering the upper part thereof, wherein the roof is supported by two pillars erected along the left and right sides of the delivery box and has guide paths that direct rainwater falling on the roof to the pillars, and the guide paths direct rainwater on the roof to a specific part of at least one of the pillars and flow down the pillars. With this configuration, rainwater falling on the roof flows down the support pillars, preventing it from running down the edges of the roof. Therefore, even without installing a separate rain gutter between the roof and the ground, the problem of delivery boxes getting dirty from splashing water can be reduced, and puddles are less likely to form along the edges of the roof.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above configuration, the roof surface is formed as a flat surface sloping downward in a specific direction, the support columns are formed in a cylindrical shape, and the guide path includes a gutter positioned at the end of the roof surface to collect rainwater that falls, and a guide device that guides the water from the gutter to a specific part of the support column, the specific part being an inlet formed at the top of the support column to allow rainwater to flow into the column, and the guide device causes the rainwater to enter the column from the inlet and descend through the column. With this configuration, rainwater is channeled into the support structure and allowed to descend, so it does not flow out to the outside along the way and does not come into contact with the delivery boxes.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention, in the above configuration, is characterized in that the roof has a flat top surface that slopes downward in a specific direction, and the guide path has a rain gutter positioned at the edge of the top surface to collect rainwater that falls, and a guide device that guides the water from the rain gutter to a specific part of the support column, the specific part being the outer part of the upper part of the support column, the guide device guiding the rainwater to the outer part of the upper part of the support column, and the rainwater descends along the outer surface of the support column. With this configuration, rainwater flows down the outside of the support posts, making it difficult for it to get inside the posts and thus less likely to come into contact with the delivery boxes.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above configuration, a plurality of vertical grooves are formed on the outer surface of the support column through which rainwater flows, thereby defining the direction of water descent. With this configuration, rainwater flows down through the vertical grooves, preventing it from seeping around the outside of the support posts into the interior where the delivery boxes are located, thus protecting the delivery boxes from runoff rainwater. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to this invention, rain falling on the roof flows down the support pillars, preventing it from flowing down the edges of the roof. Therefore, the phenomenon of delivery boxes getting dirty due to splashing water can be reduced, and puddles are less likely to form along the edges of the roof. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing an example of a delivery box unit according to the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the delivery box unit, seen from the rear and slightly below. [Figure 3] This is a partial plan view of the roof. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram of the guideway, showing the top of the support column viewed from the rear. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram of the guideway, a perspective view of the top of the support pillars with the roof removed. [Figure 6] This shows another form of the delivery box unit, a partial perspective view of the upper part seen from the rear and slightly below. [Figure 7] Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram of the guidance path for the delivery box unit, and is a perspective view of the top of the support column with the roof removed. [Figure 8] This shows another form of the delivery box unit, a rear perspective view of a configuration with four delivery boxes. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments embodying the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a delivery box unit according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the delivery box unit 1 is composed of a delivery box 2 and a roof 3 covering the upper part thereof. The delivery box 2 is here constituted by connecting two storage boxes 21 (first box 21a, second box 21b), and has two luggage storage parts for storing luggage. The storage box 21 has left and right side surfaces and a rear surface, and a door 22 for taking in and out luggage is provided on the front surface. Further, it has a top plate and a bottom plate to close the luggage storage part, and a locking part 23 is provided on the door 22.

[0013] The two storage boxes 21 have a standardized shape, and the width and depth are the same dimensions. However, here the heights are different, and the first box 21a arranged below is larger than the second box 21b arranged above, and the lower luggage storage part is larger. The first box 21a and the second box 21b are screwed to each other and connected, and are arranged on a pedestal 4 fixed to the ground where concrete or the like is laid.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the delivery box unit 1 seen from obliquely downward from the rear. As shown in FIG. 2, the roof 3 is connected to and supported by columns 5 erected on the left and right of the delivery box 2. The column 5 is a metal cylindrical body with a square cross-section, and is connected to the side surface of the storage box 21 by screwing or the like. Further, it has a length (height) of about 2 meters and supports the roof 3. The roof 3 has a flat top surface, widely forms the front side with the door 22 of the storage box 21, and provides an eaves part. This eaves part enables the handler of the luggage to be protected from rain. Further, it is arranged with a slight downward slope to the rear, and is installed so that the rainwater pouring down flows to the rear.

[0015] Figure 3 shows a partial plan view of the roof 3, showing the rear end. As shown in Figure 3, a rain gutter 31 is integrally formed at the rear end of the roof 3, and holes 32 for discharging rainwater downward are formed at both left and right ends thereof. Below this hole 32, a guide member 33 (shown in Figure 2) for guiding the flow of rainwater is arranged at an opening 51 (shown in Figure 5) formed as an inlet on the support column 5.

[0016] Figures 4 and 5 are explanatory diagrams showing the flow of rainwater. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the upper part of the support column 5 seen from the rear, and Figure 5 is a perspective view of the upper part of the support column 5 with the roof 3 removed seen from the front. Arrows A1 to A5 indicate the flow of rainwater. A1 indicates the flow of rainwater pouring onto the roof 3, A2 indicates the flow of rainwater in the rain gutter 31, and A3 to A5 indicate the flow from the rain gutter 31 into the support column 5. As shown in Figure 4, the guide member 33 is arranged between the hole 32 (shown in Figure 3) of the rain gutter 31 and the upper end of the support column 5. And as shown in Figure 5, the bottom surface of the guide member 33 is inclined so that the rainwater flowing out from the hole 32 of the rain gutter 31 can enter the opening 51. Also, a wall 33b for blocking dust is formed upright at the tip of the guide member 33 connected to the support column 5. A plurality of angular holes 33a for allowing rainwater to flow into the support column 5 are provided in the lower part of the wall 33b in the left - right direction.

[0017] In normal rainfall, the rainwater is weakened in momentum by the angular holes 33a and flows into the support column 5, so the rainwater is discharged outside the support column 5 without accumulating inside the support column 5. By providing a plurality of angular holes 33a, even if the angular holes 33a are blocked by dust of the same size as the angular holes 33a, the rainwater can be discharged from other angular holes 33a. In addition, a plurality of angular holes 33a may be provided in the height direction of the wall 33b. In this case, it is better to form the upper angular holes 33a larger. Since it is difficult for the upper angular holes 33a to be blocked even if the lower angular holes 33a are blocked, the outflow of rainwater into the support column 5 can be continued. Also, the angular holes 33a may be formed in a vertically long comb - like or net - like shape.

[0018] On the other hand, the opening 51 is formed on the upper back of the support column 5, and especially when there is heavy rainfall, rainwater guided by the guide 33 flows into this opening 51. The rainwater that flows into the support column 5 flows down the inner wall of the support column 5 and flows out to the ground from the outflow section (not shown) at the lower end of the support column 5. The rain gutter 31 and the guide 33 form a guide path 3a that guides rainwater to the support column 5, and guide paths 3a are provided for both the left and right support columns 5.

[0019] In this way, rain falling on roof 3 flows down along the support pillars 5, so it does not flow down from the edges of roof 3. Therefore, the phenomenon of the delivery box 2 getting dirty from splashing water can be reduced without installing a separate rain gutter between roof 3 and the ground, and puddles are less likely to form along the edges of roof 3. In addition, since the rainwater flows into the inside of the support pillars 5 and descends, it does not flow out to the outside along the way and does not come into contact with the delivery box 2.

[0020] Figures 6 and 7 show other configurations of the delivery box unit 1. Figure 6 is a partial perspective view seen from the rear and diagonally below, and Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram of the guide path 3a for guiding rainwater, which is a perspective view of the top of the support column 5 with the roof 3 removed. Arrow A6 indicates the flow of rainwater. The above configuration is similar in that it has a rain gutter 31 on the roof 3 to collect rainwater, but the way it is then drained is different. Also, the shape of the support column 5a is slightly different from the support column 5 described above. The following provides a detailed explanation. However, the configuration of the delivery box 2, and the arrangement of support columns 5 (5a) on the left and right sides of the delivery box 2 to support the roof 3, are the same as in the above configuration, so the explanation will be omitted, and the focus will be on the guide channel 3a that allows rainwater to drain.

[0021] The configuration of the rain gutter 31 is the same as in the above configuration, with holes 32 provided at the left and right ends for draining rainwater. However, the guide (guide member) 33c located below the holes 32 is different from the guide 33 in the above configuration. As shown in Figure 7, the guide member 33c is configured to guide the water flowing out of the rain gutter 31 to the outside of the support column 5a.

[0022] The support column 5a has no opening for rainwater to flow in, and multiple vertical grooves S are formed on its outer surface facing outward (sideways). As shown in Figure 7, multiple vertical grooves S are formed with a uniform width by continuously creating triangular cross-section irregularities in the front-to-back direction (lateral direction). In this way, straight grooves are formed in the vertical direction.

[0023] As a result of the vertical groove S formed in this manner, rainwater flowing from the roof 3 is directed downwards by the vertical groove S, preventing rainwater that flows down the support column 5a from circling around to the inside on the opposite side of the support column 5a, thereby protecting the delivery box 2 from the flowing rainwater.

[0024] Furthermore, since the support column 5a does not have an internal channel for rainwater as in the above configuration, it does not need to be formed in a cylindrical shape. Here, the inside facing the delivery box 2 is formed with an opening, creating a frame with a C-shaped cross-section. Also, the vertical groove S formed on the outer surface does not have to be triangular in cross-section; it may be formed with simple rectangular indentations.

[0025] Figure 8 shows another configuration of the delivery box unit 1, which consists of four storage boxes 21 and is a perspective view of the delivery box unit 1 viewed from the rear, with rainwater draining into the support column 5. Here, two storage boxes 21 of the same dimensions are connected vertically and two horizontally. A frame 6, used as a nameplate, is placed between the upper and lower storage boxes 21, and the name of the apartment building or other structure where it is installed is engraved on its back.

[0026] Thus, the number of storage boxes 21 that make up the delivery box 2 is arbitrary, and if standardized storage boxes 21 are used, they can be easily connected to form the system. The size of each storage box 21 can also be determined according to the usage environment. However, the width of the roof 3 will change depending on the number of units connected horizontally.

[0027] In the above configuration, guide paths 3a are provided for the left and right support columns 5, 5a to allow rainwater falling on the roof 3 to drain downwards from both the left and right support columns 5, 5a. However, it is also possible to drain the water using only one of the support columns 5, 5a. Furthermore, while the delivery box 2 has multiple storage compartments by connecting storage boxes 21 together, it is also possible to manufacture the delivery box 2 from a single enclosure and provide multiple storage compartments inside, with a door 22 for each compartment. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0028] 1. Delivery box unit, 2. Delivery box, 3. Roof, 3a. Guide path, 5, 5a. Support column, 21. Storage box, 31. Rain gutter, 33. Guide device, 33c. Guide component (guide device), 51. Opening (inlet), S. Vertical groove.

Claims

1. A delivery box unit comprising a delivery box with multiple compartments for storing packages and a roof covering the top thereof, The roof is supported by two pillars erected along the left and right sides of the delivery box. It has a guide path that directs rainwater that falls on the roof to the support column, A delivery box unit characterized in that, by the guide path, rainwater on the roof is guided to a specific part of at least one of the support columns and flows down the support column.

2. The top surface of the roof is formed as a flat surface that slopes downward in a specific direction, and the support columns are formed in a cylindrical shape. The guide path comprises a rain gutter positioned at the edge of the top surface to collect rainwater that falls, and a guide device that directs the water from the rain gutter to a specific part of the support column. The aforementioned specific part is an inlet formed at the top of the support column to allow rainwater to flow into the column. The delivery box unit according to claim 1, characterized in that rainwater enters the support column from the inlet via the guide device and flows down through the support column.

3. The aforementioned roof has a flat top surface that slopes downward in a specific direction, The guide path comprises a rain gutter positioned at the edge of the top surface to collect rainwater that falls, and a guide device that directs the water from the rain gutter to a specific part of the support column. The delivery box unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the specified part is the outer part of the upper part of the support column, and the guide device guides rainwater to the outer part of the upper part of the support column, and the rainwater flows down along the outer surface of the support column.

4. The delivery box unit according to claim 3, characterized in that a plurality of vertical grooves are formed on the outer surface of the support column through which the rainwater flows down, defining the direction of water descent.

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