Luggage storage equipment

Abstract

To provide a cargo storage device capable of storing a cargo which secures a wide region where information is accurately displayed on its surface.SOLUTION: A cargo storage device 1 includes: a front wall part 6a where an opening 7a1 which is arranged separately from an inner wall of a building and carries in / out a cargo N by a user is partially provided; a storage part 3a which is arranged between the front wall part 6a and the inner wall and where the cargo N is stored; and a moving device 5 for automatically moving the cargo N between the opening 7a1 and the storage part 3a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a luggage storage device and a reception system. [Background technology]

[0002] Lockers installed in stations, airports, stores, accommodation facilities, etc. are widely used, with lockable doors for each storage area where luggage is kept, allowing users to take luggage in and out of the storage area by opening or closing one of the doors. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-124641 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] As mentioned above, lockers are installed in conspicuous locations such as train stations, airports, stores, and accommodation facilities. For this reason, it is conceivable to use the front of the locker as an information display surface. However, in lockers such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1, doors are installed over the entire front surface. For this reason, it is difficult to secure a large area on the front of conventional lockers to display information. Furthermore, when information is displayed over a large area in conventional lockers, the information is displayed across multiple doors, resulting in loss of information at the boundaries between the doors and between the door and the frame.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a luggage storage device capable of storing luggage with a large area on the surface where accurate information can be displayed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention employs the following configuration as a means for solving the above problems.

[0007] The first invention is a luggage storage device comprising a decorative panel that is arranged at a distance from the interior wall of a building and has an opening in one part thereof for users to load and unload luggage, a storage section that is arranged between the decorative panel and the interior wall and in which the luggage is stored, and a moving device that automatically moves the luggage between the opening and the storage section.

[0008] According to the present invention, since luggage is moved from the opening to the storage section by the moving device, there is no need to install an opening / closing door for each storage section. Therefore, a decorative panel with a large surface area can be provided. In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to secure a large area with no or few boundaries on the exterior wall surface of the decorative panel that houses the storage section and the moving device between the interior wall of the building. When large information is displayed on such an exterior wall surface, the lack of or few boundaries prevents partial loss of information, making it possible to display the information accurately. Therefore, according to the present invention, a luggage storage device capable of storing luggage can secure a large area on its surface where information can be displayed accurately.

[0009] The second invention, in the first invention, adopts a configuration in which the opening can be opened and closed and is provided with a door body arranged on the inner wall side of the opening, and a door drive unit that moves the door body.

[0010] According to the present invention, the door body can be moved by the door drive unit without the user having to move it, and the opening can be automatically opened and closed as needed.

[0011] The third invention adopts a configuration in which, in the first or second invention, the cargo can be loaded onto a loading section that can be stored in the storage section and moved by the moving device, and the loading section can be positioned between the decorative panel and the inner wall and adjacent to the opening.

[0012] According to the present invention, the luggage can be moved by the moving device while it is mounted on the mounting part. Therefore, the moving device can contact the mounting part and automatically move the luggage, and it is possible to automatically move the luggage without directly contacting the luggage. Therefore, it is possible to move the luggage without considering the shape of the luggage, etc.

[0013] The fourth invention is a reception system comprising a reception unit with a reception space in front where users are located to receive reception service, and a luggage storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 that is separate from the reception unit and installed at a distance from the reception unit, and the luggage storage device is installed with the outer wall surface of the decorative panel facing the reception space.

[0014] According to the present invention, a reception space where users are positioned is provided in front of the reception unit, and the outer wall surface of the luggage storage device faces this reception space, so that the information displayed on the outer wall surface can be provided more reliably to users who will be receiving or have received reception at the reception unit.

[0015] A fifth invention employs a configuration in which, in any one of the first to third inventions, an operating unit is provided on the decorative board.

[0016] According to the present invention, an operation unit is provided in a part of the decorative panel. This makes it easier for a user operating the operation unit to check information displayed on the decorative panel. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide information to the user more reliably.

[0017] A sixth invention employs a configuration in which, in any one of the first to third inventions or the fifth invention, a display is provided on the decorative board.

[0018] According to the present invention, a display is installed in a portion of the decorative panel. The display allows the information to be displayed to be easily changed, and allows for easy display of moving images and multiple types of still images as information. In this invention, there is no need to provide an opening / closing door for each storage section, and a large area can be secured in which information can be accurately displayed. By installing the display in such an area, it becomes possible to easily display moving images and multiple types of still images as information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, since luggage is moved from the opening to the storage section by a moving device, there is no need to install an opening and closing door for each storage section, and it is possible to ensure a large area on the surface of a luggage storage device capable of storing luggage where accurate information can be displayed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view schematically illustrating a general configuration of a reception system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of a luggage storage device provided in a reception system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from diagonally front. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic diagram of a luggage storage device provided in a reception system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from diagonally rearward. [Figure 4] 1 is a plan view of a luggage storage device provided in a reception system according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the ceiling wall portion omitted. [Figure 5] 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] 5 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 taken along line B-B. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a plan view schematically illustrating a general configuration of a modified example of a reception system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a plan view schematically illustrating a general configuration of a modified example of a reception system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9]FIG. 10 is a plan view schematically illustrating a general configuration of a modified example of a reception system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view schematically illustrating a general configuration of a modified example of a reception system according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a luggage storage device and a reception system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0022] 1 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of a reception system S of this embodiment. The reception system S of this embodiment is installed in accommodation facilities such as hotels, event venues, airports, train stations, etc. As shown in FIG. 1, the reception system S of this embodiment is installed inside a building B, and includes a reception counter 100 (reception section) and a baggage storage device 1.

[0023] The reception counter 100 is a counter that handles reception for users who visit accommodation facilities, event venues, etc. that have a reception system S. On one side (the rear side) of the reception counter 100 is where employees who perform reception duties stand, and on the other side (the front side) of the reception counter 100 is where users who are being served stand. In other words, in front of the reception counter 100 is a reception space Sa where users who are being served are positioned.

[0024] In this embodiment, a configuration in which a reception counter 100 is provided will be described to illustrate an example in which a staff member of a lodging facility or an event venue handles reception for users. However, if a reception terminal or a reception robot handles reception, a counter may not be provided. In such cases, the location where the reception terminal or the reception robot is installed will be the reception section.

[0025] Furthermore, the reception counter 100 (reception unit) may handle check-in at accommodation facilities or event venues. Note that the reception in this embodiment is not limited to check-in, but also includes reception services such as accepting a user's request and providing information, temporarily storing luggage, and providing a product or service in response to a user's request.

[0026] Luggage storage device 1 is a device where a user can deposit their luggage after or before receiving reception service at reception counter 100. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, luggage storage device 1 is located adjacent to reception counter 100, with an inner wall B1 of building B in between. In this embodiment, the inner walls B1 of building B are located opposite the rear, left, and right sides of luggage storage device 1. In other words, luggage storage device 1 is located so that it is housed in a space surrounded by three inner walls B1 with its front side exposed.

[0027] 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the schematic configuration of the luggage storage device 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the luggage storage device 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the luggage storage device 1 as seen from the rear. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the luggage storage device 1 comprises a base 2, a storage shelf 3, a storage box 4 (mounting section), a moving device 5, an outer shell 6, and a loading / unloading section 7. Note that the sizes of the storage shelf 3 and the like shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are examples for the sake of convenience of explanation, and can be changed and set as appropriate depending on the installation conditions.

[0028] In this embodiment, the luggage storage device 1 has a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view. In the following description, the direction along the long axis of the luggage storage device 1 in a plan view (longitudinal direction) is referred to as the width direction, and the direction along the short axis of the luggage storage device 1 in a plan view (short direction) is referred to as the depth direction. Also, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the right side in the width direction as seen from a user who intends to use the luggage storage device 1 is referred to as the right side, and the left side in the width direction as seen from a user who intends to use the luggage storage device 1 is referred to as the left side. Also, the user side in the depth direction as seen from the luggage storage device 1 is referred to as the front side, and the side opposite the user in the depth direction as seen from the luggage storage device 1 is referred to as the rear side.

[0029] The base 2 is a flat platform that supports the storage shelves 3, the moving device 5, and the loading / unloading section 7 from below, and is installed on the floor surface X. The base 2 also indirectly supports the storage boxes 4. In this embodiment, the outer shell 6 is installed upright on the floor surface X, but it may also be supported by the base 2. In a plan view, it has a rectangular shape with the width direction as the longitudinal direction and the depth direction as the short side.

[0030] Two storage shelves 3 are installed in the depth direction with the moving device 5 sandwiched between them. These storage shelves 3 have a structure in which rods are connected in a lattice pattern, and each storage section 3a in which a storage box 4 can be placed is provided in the space surrounded by the rods. In other words, the storage box 4 can be taken in and out of each storage section 3a. When a package N is stored in a storage box 4, the storage box 4 is stored in the storage section 3a, and the package N is stored in the storage section 3a.

[0031] Fig. 4 is a plan view of the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, omitting a ceiling wall 6e (described later). As shown in Fig. 4, each storage shelf 3 has a plurality of storage sections 3a arranged linearly in the width direction. In this embodiment, the width dimensions of each storage section 3a are the same.

[0032] Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 5, three storage sections 3a are arranged in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, of the three storage sections 3a arranged vertically, the height dimensions of the middle and uppermost storage sections 3a are the same, and the height dimension of the lowermost storage section 3a is smaller than the other two storage sections 3a. In the following description, the lowermost storage section 3a will be referred to as small storage section 3c, and the other storage sections 3a will be referred to as large storage sections 3b.

[0033] 4, the storage shelf 3 arranged in front of the moving device 5 has a section where no storage section 3a is provided, the section being the width dimension of one storage section 3a. This section where no storage section 3a is provided serves as a delivery passage 3d for delivering the luggage N that is carried in and out at the carry-in / out section 7 between the carry-in / out section 7 and the moving device 5.

[0034] 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 4. As shown in this figure, a delivery passage 3d is provided in the center of the width direction of the storage shelf 3 arranged in front of the moving device 5. In this embodiment, this delivery passage 3d is provided so as to penetrate the storage shelf 3 in the vertical direction. In other words, no storage section 3a is provided above or below the delivery passage 3d. However, it is also possible to provide a storage section 3a above the delivery passage 3d.

[0035] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, a loading / unloading section 7 is disposed at the bottom of the delivery passage 3d. As shown in Figure 4, this loading / unloading section 7 is disposed between the storage sections 3a in the arrangement direction of the storage sections 3a in a plan view. That is, in this embodiment, the luggage storage device 1 includes a plurality of storage sections 3a arranged horizontally. Furthermore, the loading / unloading section 7 is disposed adjacent to the storage section 3a in the arrangement direction of the storage sections 3a (i.e., the width direction) in a plan view.

[0036] The storage box 4 is housed in each storage section 3a and is a box into which luggage N is put and taken out at the loading / unloading section 7. The storage box 4 is a box whose front wall is movable upward, and luggage N can be stored inside. A front wall protrusion that protrudes forward is provided at the upper end of the front wall. The front wall protrusion is a portion that is inserted into an insertion portion provided on a door body 7b (described later) of the loading / unloading section 7. When the door body is raised with the front wall protrusion inserted into the insertion portion, the front wall is lifted and the storage box 4 is opened toward the front.

[0037] There are two types of storage boxes 4: large storage boxes 4a that are stored in the large storage section 3b, and small storage boxes 4b that are stored in the small storage section 3c. The height dimension of the large storage box 4a is greater than the height dimension of the small storage box 4b. The large storage box 4a has dimensions that allow it to be stored in and out of the large storage section 3b of the storage shelf 3. The small storage box 4b has dimensions that allow it to be stored in and out of the small storage section 3c of the storage shelf 3.

[0038] The moving device 5 is disposed in a moving passage T provided between storage shelves 3 arranged at a distance in the depth direction. For example, the moving device 5 includes a carriage 5a that can travel along the moving passage T, a pair of masts 5b erected on the carriage 5a, and a lifting platform 5c that moves up and down along the masts 5b. The lifting platform 5c of the moving device 5 is also provided with a transfer device (not shown) that transfers the storage box 4 between the delivery destination and the lifting platform 5c. The configuration of the moving device 5 is not particularly limited. For example, it is also possible to employ a configuration that includes a linear guide that moves the transfer device in the width direction and a linear guide that can move the linear guide in the up and down direction.

[0039] Such a moving device 5 moves in the width direction by the dolly 5a and raises and lowers the lifting platform 5c, thereby causing the transfer device to face any storage section 3a or loading / unloading section 7, and the transfer device moves the storage box 4 between the storage section 3a or loading / unloading section 7 and the lifting platform 5c. In addition, the moving device 5 moves in the width direction by the dolly 5a and raises and lowers the lifting platform 5c, thereby causing the storage box 4 transferred to the lifting platform 5c to face the storage section 3a or loading / unloading section 7, and the transfer device delivers it to the storage section 3a or loading / unloading section 7.

[0040] For example, the moving device 5 is equipped with a horizontal movement servo motor for moving the cart 5a along the moving path T. The moving device 5 is also equipped with a vertical movement servo motor for raising and lowering the lifting platform 5c. The power of this vertical movement servo motor is transmitted from the vertical movement servo motor to the lifting platform 5c by, for example, a ball screw structure. The transfer device mounted on the lifting platform 5c is equipped with a claw for engaging with the storage box 4 and a stepping motor for moving the claw in and out horizontally. By moving the claw horizontally with the stepping motor while the claw is engaged with the storage box 4, the storage box 4 can be moved horizontally between the lifting platform 5c and the outside. These horizontal movement servo motor, vertical movement servo motor, and stepping motor are controlled by a control device (not shown), allowing the moving device 5 to automatically move the luggage N.

[0041] The outer shell 6 is a wall that surrounds the storage shelf 3 and the moving device 5, and has a front wall 6a (decorative panel) as shown in Figures 2 and 3. The front wall 6a is a wall that stands in front of the storage shelf 3. The outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a is the surface that faces a user who takes in and out luggage N through the loading / unloading section 7, and in this embodiment, it is a decorative surface with patterns, letters, etc. drawn on it.

[0042] An opening 7a1 is provided at the bottom of the center of the width of the front wall 6a. The part of the front wall 6a where this opening 7a1 is provided functions as the outer wall 7a of the loading / unloading section 7. In this embodiment, the outer wall 7a of the loading / unloading section 7 is integrated with the front wall 6a of the outer shell 6.

[0043] 1, the front wall 6a is disposed apart from the inner wall B1 of the building B, and is used as a decorative panel having an opening 7a1 in a part thereof for users to carry in and out luggage N. The storage unit 3a and the moving device 5 are disposed between the front wall 6a and the inner wall B1 of the building B.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 1 , the outer wall surface 6a1 (i.e., the front surface) of the front wall 6a is marked with, for example, a product marking J1 of the luggage storage device 1, a silhouette J2 indicating the characteristics of the luggage storage device 1, and a size marking J3 indicating the size of luggage N that can be stored. The product marking J1, silhouette J2, and size marking J3 are information provided to the user. In this embodiment, the outer wall surface 6a1 preferably has a height of 1200 mm or more and a width of 500 mm or more to improve the visibility of the information to outsiders. Furthermore, considering the storage efficiency of the luggage N and the ease of construction of the luggage storage device 1, the height of the front wall 6a is preferably 2500 mm or more and a width of 1500 mm or more. In such a case, the outer wall surface 6a1 also has a height of 2500 mm or more and a width of 1500 mm or more, ensuring a wide information display area.

[0045] For example, the product display J1 is information that provides the user with the name of the luggage storage device 1, and includes a character string or a graphic that indicates the product name. Such a product display J1 is displayed, for example, on the upper part of the outer wall surface 6a1 so that it can be easily seen from a distance.

[0046] For example, silhouette J2 indicates the function of luggage storage device 1, and in this embodiment is an image of a person holding luggage N. Such silhouette J2 is, for example, made to have a silhouette similar to the size of an actual human being so that the user can easily imagine the function of luggage storage device 1, and is drawn with the soles of the silhouette's feet close to floor surface X.

[0047] For example, the size display J3 is drawn so that an outline drawing Z1 showing the maximum size of luggage N that can be stored in the large storage box 4a and an outline drawing Z2 showing the maximum size of luggage N that can be stored in the small storage box 4b overlap each other.

[0048] Additionally, a display 8 is provided on the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall portion 6a. The display 8 displays various information based on commands from a control device (not shown). For example, if the luggage storage device 1 is installed in an accommodation facility, the display 8 displays tourist information, and if the luggage storage device 1 is installed at an event venue, the display 8 displays information about the venue. To improve visibility for outsiders, such a display 8 preferably has a screen size of 20 inches or more. Furthermore, when considering visibility from a distance and the appeal of displayed advertisements, it is desirable for the outer surface size to be 40 inches or more.

[0049] In this embodiment, an outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a is provided with a large storage box remaining number display unit 9 that displays the remaining number of empty large storage boxes 4a (i.e., large storage section 3b), and a small storage box remaining number display unit 10 that displays the remaining number of empty small storage boxes 4b (i.e., small storage section 3c). These large storage box remaining number display unit 9 and small storage box remaining number display unit 10 are arranged on the upper part of the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a so that the user can visually check the availability information of the luggage storage device 1 from a distance, for example.

[0050] In this embodiment, an inspection door 11 is provided on the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a to allow an inspector to enter and exit the interior of the outer shell 6. The storage section 3a is not provided at the installation position of this inspection door 11, and opening the inspection door 11 enables an inspector to enter and exit the interior of the outer shell 6. Note that, for example, if an inner wall B1 or the like is not provided opposite the right side wall 6c or the left side wall 6d, the inspection door 11 may be provided on the right side wall 6c or the left side wall 6d.

[0051] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 , the luggage storage device 1 is disposed so that the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a faces the reception space Sa. Here, the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a facing the reception space Sa naturally includes, but is not limited to, a state in which the normal to the outer wall surface 6a1 passes through the reception space Sa. A state in which the entire or part of the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a is visible from the reception space Sa also means that the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a faces the reception space Sa. In this way, in the reception system S of this embodiment, a state in which the entire or part of the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a is visible from the reception space Sa to a person positioned in the reception space Sa means that at least the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a faces the reception space Sa.

[0052] 2 to 6, the luggage storage device 1 may include a rear wall 6b, a right side wall 6c, a left side wall 6d, and a ceiling wall 6e. The rear wall 6b is a wall erected at the rear of the storage shelf 3. The right side wall 6c is a wall erected on the right side of the storage shelf 3. The left side wall 6d is a wall erected on the left side of the storage shelf 3. The ceiling wall 6e is a wall horizontally disposed above the storage shelf 3 and is supported from below by the front wall 6a, the rear wall 6b, the right side wall 6c, and the left side wall 6d. In this embodiment, the interior walls B1 of the building B are disposed adjacent to the rear, left, and right sides of the luggage storage device 1. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 1, the luggage storage device 1 does not include the rear wall 6b, the right side wall 6c, and the left side wall 6d. In this embodiment, the ceiling wall 6e is also not included.

[0053] The loading / unloading section 7 is a location where a user of the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment loads and unloads luggage N, and where luggage to be loaded and unloaded by the user is placed. The loading / unloading section 7 includes an outer wall section 7a, a door body 7b, a door drive section 7c, a loading platform 7d, a weight measurement section 7e, and a user interface section 7f.

[0054] As described above, the outer wall 7a is a wall that is formed integrally with the front wall 6a and separates the loading platform 7d from the outside. The outer wall 7a is provided with an opening 7a1 that penetrates in the depth direction. The opening 7a1 is an opening for allowing the luggage N to pass through, and has approximately the same opening area as the opening area when the front wall of the large storage box 4a is opened.

[0055] Door body 7b is a door for opening and closing opening 7a1, and can be raised and lowered by door drive unit 7c. Door body 7b closes opening 7a1 when lowered, and opens opening 7a1 when raised.

[0056] The door body 7b has insertion portions 7b1 with grooves at a position that matches the height of the protrusion on the front wall of the large storage box 4a and at a position that matches the height of the protrusion on the front wall of the small storage box 4b. The protrusion on the front wall of the large storage box 4a is inserted into the upper insertion portion 7b1 when the large storage box 4a is placed on the mounting base 7d. In this state, by raising and lowering the door body 7b, the front wall of the large storage box 4a is raised and lowered to match the door body 7b. In addition, the protrusion on the front wall of the small storage box 4b is inserted into the lower insertion portion 7b1 when the small storage box 4b is placed on the mounting base 7d. In this state, by raising and lowering the door body 7b, the front wall of the small storage box 4b is raised and lowered to match the door body 7b.

[0057] The door drive unit 7c is disposed inside the outer shell 6 and is connected to the door body 7b. The door drive unit 7c is connected to a control unit (not shown) that controls the entire luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment. The door drive unit 7c raises and lowers the door body 7b under the control of the control unit.

[0058] The loading platform 7d is located inside the outer shell 6, below the delivery passage 3d of the storage shelf 3. The loading platform 7d is a platform on which the storage box 4 is placed. The weight measuring unit 7e is a weight sensor located below the loading platform 7d, and measures the weight of the luggage N stored in the storage box 4 placed on the loading platform 7d. The user interface unit 7f is provided on the outer wall 7a as shown in FIG. 1 and is exposed on the outer surface. The user interface unit 7f includes a touch panel 7f1 (operation unit) that allows the user to input information and displays information to the user, a printing unit that creates a luggage storage slip on which information related to the luggage N is printed, and an accounting unit that settles storage fees. The touch panel 7f1 functions as an operation unit that accepts input from the user and also displays various information to be provided to the user.

[0059] In the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment as described above, when a user deposits luggage N, the user operates the user interface unit 7f to select the size of the luggage N. Once the size of the luggage N is selected, the control unit determines the availability of storage boxes 4 that can store the selected luggage N, and causes the moving device 5 to move the available storage box 4 to the platform 7d of the loading / unloading unit 7.

[0060] When the storage box 4 is moved to the mounting table 7d, the control unit causes the door drive unit 7c to lift the door body 7b. At this time, if the storage box 4 is a large storage box 4a, the control unit lifts the door body 7b to the maximum extent to fully open the opening 7a1. On the other hand, if the storage box 4 is a small storage box 4b, the control unit lifts the door body 7b about halfway to partially open the opening 7a1. In this way, when the door body 7b is lifted, the front wall of the storage box 4 is lifted together with the door body 7b, and the storage box 4 is opened forward.

[0061] With the storage box 4 open toward the front, the user places the luggage N inside the storage box 4. After that, when the control unit detects that the luggage N has been stored in the storage box 4 by the user operating the user interface unit 7f or the like, it causes the door drive unit 7c to lower the door body 7b and close the door body 7b and the front wall.

[0062] In addition, in the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, when a user retrieves luggage N, the user inputs, for example, information printed on a luggage storage slip into the user interface unit 7f. The control unit identifies the luggage N to be retrieved based on the input information, and causes the moving device 5 to move the storage box 4 containing the identified luggage N to the loading / unloading unit 7's platform 7d.

[0063] When the storage box 4 is moved to the mounting table 7d, the control unit causes the door drive unit 7c to lift the door body 7b. At this time, if the storage box 4 is a large storage box 4a, the control unit lifts the door body 7b to the maximum extent to fully open the opening 7a1. On the other hand, if the storage box 4 is a small storage box 4b, the control unit lifts the door body 7b about halfway to partially open the opening 7a1. In this way, when the door body 7b is lifted, the front wall of the storage box 4 is lifted together with the door body 7b, and the storage box 4 is opened forward.

[0064] With the storage box 4 open toward the front, the user removes the item N from inside the storage box 4. After that, when the control unit detects that the item N has been removed from the storage box 4 by the user operating the user interface unit 7f, the control unit causes the door drive unit 7c to lower the door body 7b and close the door body 7b and the front wall. Then, the control unit causes the moving device 5 to return the storage box 4 to the storage unit 3a where the storage box 4 was previously stored.

[0065] The luggage storage device 1 in this embodiment as described above comprises a front wall portion 6a that is arranged apart from the inner wall B1 of the building B and has an opening 7a1 provided in part thereof for users to load and unload luggage N, a storage section 3a that is arranged between the front wall portion 6a and the inner wall B1 and in which luggage N is stored, and a moving device 5 that automatically moves luggage N between the opening 7a1 and the storage section 3a.

[0066] According to the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, luggage N is moved from the opening 7a1 to the storage section 3a by the moving device 5, eliminating the need to install a door for each storage section 3a. This allows the front wall 6a to have a wide surface. In other words, according to the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to secure a wide area with no or few boundaries on the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall 6a, which includes the storage section 3a and the moving device 5 and is located between the outer wall surface 6a1 and the inner wall B1 of the building B. When large information is displayed on such an outer wall surface 6a1, the lack of or few boundaries prevents partial loss of information, enabling accurate information display. Therefore, according to the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to secure a wide area on the surface where accurate information can be displayed in a luggage storage device 1 capable of storing luggage N.

[0067] Furthermore, the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a display 8 installed on the front wall 6a. According to the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, the display 8 is installed on a part of the front wall 6a. The display 8 makes it possible to easily change the information to be displayed, and to easily display videos and multiple types of still images as information. In the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, there is no need to provide an opening / closing door for each storage section 3a, and a large area can be secured in which information can be displayed accurately. Therefore, by installing the display 8 in such an area, it becomes possible to easily display videos and multiple types of still images as information.

[0068] Furthermore, the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a touch panel 7f1 installed on the front wall 6a. According to the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, the touch panel 7f1 is installed on a part of the front wall 6a. This makes it easier for a user operating the touch panel 7f1 to check the information displayed on the front wall 6a. Therefore, according to the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to provide information to the user more reliably.

[0069] Furthermore, the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment includes a storage box 4 on which luggage N can be loaded, which can be stored in the storage section 3a, and which can be moved by the moving device 5, and the storage box 4 can be positioned in a position between the front wall 6a and the inner wall B1 and adjacent to the opening 7a1. With this luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, the luggage N can be moved by the moving device 5 while it is loaded on the storage box 4. Therefore, the moving device 5 can come into contact with the storage box 4 and automatically move the luggage N, and it is possible to automatically move the luggage N without directly coming into contact with the luggage N. Therefore, it is possible to move the luggage N without considering the shape of the luggage N, etc.

[0070] The reception system S of this embodiment also includes a reception counter 100 in front of which is a reception space Sa where users are to be serviced, and a luggage storage device 1 installed with its outer wall surface 6a1 facing the reception space Sa. According to the reception system S of this embodiment, the reception space Sa where users are to be serviced is provided in front of the reception counter 100, and the outer wall surface 6a1 of the luggage storage device 1 faces toward this reception space Sa. This makes it possible to more reliably provide information displayed on the outer wall surface 6a1 to users who will be or have been serviced at the reception counter 100.

[0071] Furthermore, the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a door 7b that is capable of opening and closing the opening 7a1 and is located closer to the inner wall B1 than the opening 7a1, and a door actuator 7c that moves the door 7b. With the luggage storage device 1 of this embodiment, the door actuator 7c can move the door 7b without the user having to move the door 7b, making it possible to automatically open and close the opening 7a1 as needed. Note that in this embodiment, the opening 7a1 is opened and closed by moving the door 7b in the vertical direction; however, if the door 7b can be moved left and right, the opening 7a1 may be opened and closed by moving the door 7b in the horizontal direction.

[0072] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The shapes and combinations of the components shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples, and various modifications can be made based on design requirements, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0073] For example, in the above embodiment, the luggage storage device 1 is configured to be disposed adjacent to the reception counter 100 with the inner wall B1 of the building B in between. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is sufficient that the entire or part of the outer wall surface 6a1 of the front wall portion 6a is visible from the reception space Sa.

[0074] For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which reception counter 100 and luggage storage device 1 are placed with another room in between. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which luggage storage device 1 is placed to the side of a user facing reception counter 100. Also, as shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which another room is provided to the side of a user facing reception counter 100, and luggage storage device 1 is placed behind this room. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which luggage storage device 1 is placed behind reception counter 100. In consideration of the flow of people between the entrances and exits of building B or elevator entrances and the reception counter 100, it is preferable that such luggage storage device 1 is placed with the outer wall surface 6a1 of front wall 6a facing so that it is easily visible to people moving along such flow.

[0075] In the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which the luggage N is stored in the storage box 4 and transported by the moving device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the luggage N is transported by being placed on a pallet or the like, or a configuration in which the luggage N is transported directly.

[0076] In the above embodiment, the remaining number of storage boxes 4 is displayed numerically by the large storage box remaining number display unit 9 and the small storage box remaining number display unit 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a lamp may be provided that indicates the remaining number of empty storage boxes 4 with a color, and this lamp may be used to indicate the remaining number of storage boxes 4. [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] 1...baggage storage device, 3...storage shelf, 3a...storage section, 4...storage box (mounting section), 5...moving device, 6a...front wall section (decorative panel), 6a1...exterior wall surface, 7a...door body, 7a1...opening, 7c...door drive section, 7f1...touch panel (operation section), 8...display, 9...large storage box remaining number display section, 10...small storage box remaining number display section, B...building, B1...interior wall, N...baggage, S...reception system, Sa...reception space, X...floor, 100...reception counter

Claims

1. a decorative panel having an opening in one part thereof for a user to carry in and out luggage; a storage section that is arranged on the opposite side of the decorative panel from the carrying in and out side and in which the luggage is stored; and a moving device that automatically moves the luggage between the opening and the storage section, The outer wall surface of the decorative panel can display information according to the remaining number of vacant storage sections, The storage unit has a plurality of types with different sizes of the luggage that can be stored, and the content according to the remaining number is displayed for each type of storage unit, The opening allows the passage of luggage of different sizes stored in different types of storage sections. A luggage storage device characterized by:

2. A size indication is painted on the exterior wall surface, The size indication indicates the maximum size of the luggage that can be stored in each type of storage section.

2. The luggage storage device according to claim 1.

3. A luggage storage device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that there is one opening.

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