Cargo transport system

Abstract

To decrease labor of a user to bring a baggage to a destination by transporting the baggage having been delivered to the destination instead of the user.SOLUTION: A baggage transportation system includes: a baggage receiving section 20 in which a baggage P is stored; a transportation moving body 30 which is configured to be capable of performing autonomous operation, and transports the baggage P stored in the baggage receiving section 20; a standby space 40 for the transportation moving body 30; and guiding means which guides reciprocating movement of the transportation moving body 30 between the standby space 40 and a destination being the delivery place of the baggage P.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a luggage conveyance system.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the volume of parcel delivery has been increasing, and the demand for receiving facilities such as parcel boxes has been growing regardless of whether it is a detached house or an apartment building. Patent Document 1 discloses a parcel box installed at the end on the road side in the approach to the entrance that continues between the road and the entrance door on the site where a detached house is built. Also, Patent Document 2 discloses a parcel locker that can be shared among the residents of an apartment building by enabling personal authentication. Also, Patent Document 3 discloses a locker system in which luggage containing goods purchased on the Internet, at a store, etc. is delivered to a parcel locker installed in a highly public place or facility.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Conventional parcel receiving facilities, such as delivery boxes, simply store delivered packages. Therefore, users had to retrieve their packages from the facility and carry them into their homes. This meant that carrying packages required considerable effort, especially in situations where one's hands were full, or where stairs had to be climbed, or where the receiving facility was located far from home.

[0005] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to reduce the effort required for users to carry packages to their destination by transporting delivered packages to their destination on their behalf. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is a luggage transport system, as shown in Figures 1 to 8, for example. The receiving sections 20, 120, 220 in which the cargo P is stored, Transporting mobile units 30, 130, 230 are configured to be autonomously operated and transport the cargo P stored in the cargo receiving sections 20, 120, 220, The waiting spaces 40, 140, 240 for the aforementioned transportable mobile units 30, 130, 230, The transport mobile bodies 30, 130, 230 are provided with guidance means (information terminals 64, 65, operation panels 50, 150, guidance means 250) for guiding the round trip movement between the waiting spaces 40, 140, 240 and the destination to which the cargo P is transported. Occasionally, The receiving sections 20 and 120 have transfer means (pallet 21, extrusion section 123) for transferring the received cargo P to the transporting mobile bodies 30 and 130. The loading area 120 and the waiting space 140 are provided along the outer wall 102 of the multi-story building 101. The receiving section 120 has a lifting mechanism (pallet 122, moving mechanism) for transporting cargo P to each floor of the building 101. The waiting spaces 140 are located on each floor of the building 101, and the transport mobile units 130 are provided in each of the waiting spaces 140 on each floor. It is characterized by being present.

[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, the transporting mobile units 30, 130, and 230 move back and forth between the waiting spaces 40, 140, and 240 and the destination (user's house 1, dwelling units 106, 107, and 108, and the space in front of the back door 203) where the luggage P is to be transported, in accordance with the guidance means. As a result, the luggage P stored in the receiving units 20, 120, and 220 can be reliably transported to the destination by the transporting mobile units 30, 130, and 230 on behalf of the user U. This eliminates the need for the user U to carry the luggage P stored in the receiving units 20, 120, and 220 to the destination, even in situations such as when the user U's hands are full, when they have to go up or down stairs to reach the destination, or when the distance from the receiving units 20, 120, and 220 to the destination is long, thus reducing the effort required for the user U to carry the luggage P to the destination. Furthermore, since the receiving units 20 and 120 have a transfer mechanism for transferring the stored cargo P to the transport mobile units 30 and 130, the user U can avoid the effort of transferring the cargo P stored in the receiving units 20 and 120 to the transport mobile units 30 and 130, further reducing the user U's workload. Furthermore, since the loading area 120 and the waiting space 140 are located along the outer wall 102 of the multi-story building 101, the loading area 120 and the waiting space 140, as well as the transportable mobile body 130 waiting in the waiting space 140, can be treated as equipment attached to the building 101. Furthermore, the receiving unit 120 has a means for lifting and lowering cargo P to each floor of the building 101, and a transport mobile unit 130 is provided in the waiting space 140 on each floor. Therefore, cargo P can be transported to the upper floors and then transported on each floor by the transport mobile unit 130. As a result, the user U does not need to carry cargo P to the upper floors, thus reducing the effort required for the user U to carry cargo P.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1 to 8, in the cargo transport system described in claim 1, The aforementioned induction means is A first guidance means for guiding the movement of the transportable mobile bodies 30, 130, 230 from the waiting spaces 40, 140, 240 to the destination, The present invention is characterized by having a second guidance means for guiding the movement of the transportable mobile bodies 30, 130, and 230 from the destination to the waiting spaces 40, 140, and 240.

[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, when the transporting mobile bodies 30, 130, and 230 move from the waiting spaces 40, 140, and 240 to the destination, they are guided by the first guidance means, and when they return from the destination to the waiting spaces 40, 140, and 240, they are guided by the second guidance means. Therefore, even if the method of guiding the transporting mobile bodies 30, 130, and 230 by the first guidance means and the method of guiding the transporting mobile bodies 30, 130, and 230 by the second guidance means are different, the transporting mobile bodies 30, 130, and 230 can be reliably moved back and forth between the waiting spaces 40, 140, and 240 and the destination.

[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the cargo transport system described in claim 2, The first guidance means includes a portable information terminal 64 possessed and used by user U, The portable information terminal 64 and the transport mobile units 30 and 130 are connected to each other in a way that enables communication. The transportable mobile bodies 30 and 130 are characterized by moving based on the location information of the mobile information terminal 64 transmitted from the mobile information terminal 64.

[0011] According to the invention described in claim 3, the first guidance means includes a portable information terminal 64 possessed and used by user U, the portable information terminal 64 and the transport mobile bodies 30,130 are connected to each other in a communicative manner, and the transport mobile bodies 30,130 move based on the location information of the portable information terminal 64 transmitted from the portable information terminal 64, so that the transport mobile bodies 30,130 can move toward the location of the portable information terminal 64. In other words, the transport mobile bodies 30,130 can accompany user U who possesses the portable information terminal 64, and can reliably transport the luggage P to its destination on behalf of user U, guided by the portable information terminal 64.

[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the cargo transport system described in claim 2, The first guiding means (operation panels 50, 150, relay 156) is provided near the standby spaces 40, 140, the first guiding means and the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 are communicably connected to each other, and the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 are characterized by moving based on the position information of the destination transmitted from the first guiding means.

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 4, since the first guiding means is provided near the standby spaces 40, 140 and the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 move based on the position information of the destination transmitted from the first guiding means, when the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 are on standby in the standby spaces 40, 140, the position information of the destination can be transmitted from the first guiding means to the transport mobile bodies 30, 130. Thereby, after the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 transmit from the standby spaces 40, 140, they can move to the destination without particularly performing information communication with the first guiding means.

[0014] The invention described in claim 5 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, in the luggage transport system described in claim 2, the second guiding means (operation panels 50, 150, relay 156) is provided near the standby spaces 40, 140, the second guiding means and the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 are communicably connected to each other, and the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 are characterized by moving based on the position information of the standby spaces 40, 140 transmitted from the second guiding means.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 5, since the second guiding means is provided near the standby spaces 40, 140 and the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 move based on the position information of the standby spaces 40, 140 transmitted from the second guiding means, it is easy to move the transport mobile bodies 30, 130 from the luggage P transport destination to the standby spaces 40, 140.

Effects of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, delivered packages can be transported to their destination on behalf of the user, reducing the effort required for the user to carry the packages to their destination. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0025] [Figure 1] This is a front view showing a freestanding loading / unloading facility. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a freestanding loading / unloading facility. [Figure 3] This diagram illustrates the process of transferring goods from the receiving area to the transport vehicle. [Figure 4] This diagram illustrates the schematic configuration of the control panel and the transport unit, as well as an overview of the cargo transport system, including a portable information terminal that is communicatively connected to the control panel and the transport unit. [Figure 5] This diagram illustrates how a transport vehicle moves back and forth between a receiving facility and its destination. [Figure 6] This diagram shows an overview of the reservation system for handling cargo receiving facilities. [Figure 7] This is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a loading / unloading facility attached to a building. [Figure 8] This diagram illustrates a loading and unloading facility in which the loading and unloading section and the transporting mobile unit are integrated. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0026] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferred limitations for carrying out the present invention, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and illustrated examples.

[0027] ◆First Embodiment◆ First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0028] [1-1. Regarding receiving facilities] In Figure 1, etc., reference numeral 10 indicates a receiving facility where a package P delivered by delivery company D is received. Package P is to be received by user U, who is the recipient. Such receiving facilities 10 are standalone units that are installed independently in public facilities such as train stations, convenience stores, and post offices, as well as in common areas of residential neighborhoods. Therefore, the packages P stored in the receiving facilities 10 need to be transported from the receiving facilities 10 to their designated destinations.

[0029] In this embodiment, the destination for the delivery of the package P is the user U's home (user's home 1), but it is not limited to this. For example, it could be the user U's office, the home of an acquaintance of the user U, or any other location. In other words, the destination for the delivery of the package P is any location requested by the user U.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the standalone loading and unloading equipment 10 includes a loading and unloading section 20 in which the load P is stored, a transporter 30 that transports the load P on behalf of the user U, a waiting space 40 where the transporter 30 waits, and an operation panel 50 for performing operations necessary for various operations of the loading and unloading section 20 and the transporter 30. Furthermore, the receiving section 20 and the waiting space 40 are housed within the same housing 11. Similarly, when the transporting mobile body 30 is waiting in the waiting space 40, it is also housed within the housing 11, just like the receiving section 20.

[0031] Furthermore, this receiving facility 10, along with guidance means for guiding the transport mobile body 30 to move back and forth between the waiting space 40 and the destination to which the cargo P is transported, constitutes a cargo transport system. The guidance means of this embodiment includes a first guidance means for guiding the transportable mobile body 30 from the waiting space 40 to the destination, and a second guidance means for guiding the transportable mobile body 30 from the destination to the waiting space 40.

[0032] [1-2. Regarding the enclosure] The housing 11 includes a transport device 12 that forms the bottom of the housing 11 and on which the transportable mobile body 30 is placed, a front panel 13, a left side panel 14, a right side panel 15, a rear panel 16, and a top panel 17. The transfer device 12 is, for example, a powered belt conveyor, and is capable of transporting the transportable body 30 along the left-right direction of the housing 11.

[0033] The front panel 13 has an opening 13a in the center for loading and unloading luggage P. Furthermore, the front panel 13 is provided with an opening / closing door 50a for opening and closing the loading / unloading opening 13a. The opening / closing door 50a is a single-leaf type and has a handle on one side. In this embodiment, an operation panel 50 is provided on this opening / closing door 50a, but the operation panel 50 may be provided on another part of the front panel 13. The opening and closing door 50a can be locked or unlocked by a door locking device (not shown). This door locking device is configured to be operated by operation from the control panel 50. Therefore, the door locking device can also be operated from various information terminals (64-67) that are communicatively connected to the control panel 50.

[0034] At the lower part of the front panel 13, there is a departure port 13b through which the transportable mobile body 30 passes when it moves from inside the housing 11 to outside the housing 11, and a return port 13c through which the transportable mobile body 30 passes when it returns to the housing 11. Furthermore, ramps 13d are provided in front of the launch port 13b and the return port 13c, allowing the transport mobile body 30 to move from the ground onto the transport device 12. Furthermore, in order to prevent children, small animals, etc. from entering the housing 11, the front panel 13 may be provided with shutters or other doors that open and close the launch port 13b and the return port 13c, respectively.

[0035] A solar panel 18 for supplying power to the loading equipment 10 is installed on the top surface of the top plate 17. The solar panel 18 is supported by support rails 18a installed on the top surface of the top plate 17. The power to the receiving equipment 10 may be supplied from a grid power source (not shown), and the power supply from the grid power source and the power supply from the solar panels 18 may be used in combination.

[0036] Thin vacuum insulation panels may be incorporated into the housing 11 and the opening / closing door 50a. By incorporating vacuum insulation panels, the receiving section 20 will have high insulation performance, making it possible to maintain the internal temperature within a constant range for a long period of time even without power. As a result, the receiving section 20 will be able to receive packages P that require temperature control, such as fresh food, industrial products, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, cooling packs may be incorporated into the housing 11.

[0037] [1-3. Regarding the receiving area] The loading section 20 is located in the upper part of the internal space of the housing 11, from the center in the height direction. Such a loading unit 20 includes a plurality of pallets 21 on which the cargo P is placed, and a moving mechanism (not shown) for moving the plurality of pallets 21 within the housing 11. Multiple pallets 21 are cargo storage units for placing and storing cargo P contained within the cargo receiving section 20. They are supported by a moving mechanism so that they can move within the cargo receiving section 20 with the cargo P placed on them. The moving mechanism is configured to operate so that pallets 21 that do not have cargo P on them are positioned at the back of the loading / unloading opening 13a. As a result, when the opening / closing door 50a is opened and the loading / unloading opening 13a is opened, empty pallets 21 are waiting at the back of the loading / unloading opening 13a. If all pallets 21 are loaded with cargo P, the lock on the opening / closing door 50a will not be released. However, if user U chooses not to transport cargo P using the transportable mobile unit 30 and instead chooses to take cargo P back with him, the pallets 21 will be moved as appropriate, and user U's cargo P will be kept at the back of the loading / unloading opening 13a before the lock on the opening / closing door 50a will be released.

[0038] Although not shown in the diagram, it is assumed that the pallet 21 or the moving mechanism supporting the pallet 21 is equipped with a cargo detection sensor. In this embodiment, the luggage detection sensor employs a weight sensor, and when it detects the weight of luggage P, it can output a detection signal to the control unit 51 of the operation panel 50. In other words, it can transmit information to the operation panel 50 about whether or not luggage P is placed on the pallet 21. In this embodiment, a weight sensor is used for the luggage detection sensor, but it is not limited to this. Other sensors such as ultrasonic sensors, photoelectric sensors, or cameras (image analysis) may be used, or these sensors may be used in combination.

[0039] The moving mechanism in this embodiment appropriately includes a frame, drive unit, etc., necessary for moving multiple pallets 21 in a vertical rotational circulation manner. That is, the multiple pallets 21 rotate vertically so that when viewed from the front, their positions are successively changed in a counterclockwise direction (or clockwise direction). The method of moving the multiple pallets 21 by the moving mechanism is not limited to a vertical rotation and circulation method; other methods such as a lifting and lowering traverse method may also be used. The method should be appropriately selected depending on the number of pallets 21 and the overall size of the receiving equipment 10 (receiving section 20).

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, five pallets 21 are provided in the loading section 20, and the space directly above the transport mobile body 30 located on the departure port 13b side is left as an empty space where no pallets 21 are provided. This empty space allows multiple pallets 21 to move without any problems. The number of pallets 21 is not limited to five and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, even if the number of pallets 21 is five or more, the space directly above the transportable mobile body 30 located on the launching port 13b side is left as an empty space where no pallets 21 are provided. In Figures 2 and 3, the packages P placed on each of the five pallets 21 are assigned the codes P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5.

[0041] The pallet 21 has an opening 22 because it is formed in a rectangular frame shape. The opening 22 can be opened and closed by two folding floor sections 23. In other words, when the opening 22 is closed by the retractable floor section 23, luggage P can be placed on it. When the retractable floor section 23 is folded and the opening 22 is opened, luggage P can be transferred downwards through the opening 22. The retractable floor section 23 is set to operate only when a transportable mobile body 30 is positioned below it. Therefore, the pallet 21, together with the control unit 51 of the operation panel 50 (described later), functions as a transfer means for transferring luggage P placed on it to the transportable mobile body 30.

[0042] Furthermore, cargo P exceeding the width and depth dimensions of the opening 22 in the pallet 21 will not be accepted by the cargo receiving section 20. Incidentally, since the box of package P is larger than the items it contains, an optional service may be provided in which the delivery person D unpacks the package P when it is received in the receiving area 20 and places only the actual items of package P onto the pallet 21. In that case, the user U must apply for the optional service in advance before the service is provided.

[0043] Alternatively, the means for transferring the cargo P may be a cargo handling robot installed within the cargo receiving section 20 that grasps the cargo P placed on the pallet 21 and moves it to the transport mobile body 30.

[0044] [1-4. Regarding transport vehicles] The transport mobile unit 30 is a so-called cargo transport robot and has a main body that moves by traveling on multiple wheels. The main body has a loading platform 34 for placing cargo P, and cargo P is transferred from the pallet 21 of the receiving unit 20 to this loading platform 34. In addition, the loading platform 34 is equipped with a cushioning material 34a to reduce the impact on cargo P during loading and transport.

[0045] As shown in Figure 4, the transport mobile unit 30 is configured to enable autonomous operation by comprising an operation control unit 31, a drive unit 32, and a communication unit 33. Autonomous operation is made possible by the operation control unit 31 controlling the drive unit 32 to operate multiple wheels.

[0046] The driving control unit 31, which is responsible for autonomous driving, is composed of a computer including, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), and RAM (Random Access Memory). In addition to the drive unit 32, the driving control unit 31 is also connected to various devices such as headlights, brake lights, and other lighting equipment, as well as auxiliary equipment and actuators necessary for autonomous driving, and these can be controlled by the driving control unit 31. The operation control unit 31 controls the autonomous operation of the transport mobile body 30 by loading a program pre-stored in ROM into RAM and executing it with the CPU, thereby controlling the operation of the drive unit 32 and various other devices. The operation control unit 31 may be composed of multiple electronic control units.

[0047] The communication unit 33 is connected to the communication unit 52 of the operation panel 50 (described later) and the information terminals 64 and 65 used by user U via the communication network N, enabling communication between the communication unit 33 and the operation panel 50 or the information terminals 64 and 65, allowing transmission and reception of various information and signals. Various information and signals received by the communication unit 33 are input to the operation control unit 31, which enables autonomous operation based on various information and signals from the operation panel 50 or information terminals 64 and 65. For example, when the communication unit 33 receives location information indicating the destination of the cargo P, the operation control unit 31 operates the drive unit 32 to start autonomous operation and transports the cargo P to the destination indicated by the location information.

[0048] Although not shown in the diagram, the cargo bed 34 is also equipped with a cargo detection sensor that detects the presence or absence of cargo P. In this embodiment, a weight sensor is used as the cargo detection sensor, and when it detects the weight of cargo P, it can output a detection signal to the driving control unit 31. Based on the input detection signal, the driving control unit 31 can start moving towards the destination, or start moving to the waiting space 40 based on the fact that cargo P has been removed from the cargo bed 34 and the input of the detection signal has stopped.

[0049] In this embodiment, a weight sensor is used for the luggage detection sensor, but it is not limited to this. Other sensors such as ultrasonic sensors, photoelectric sensors, or cameras (image analysis) may be used, or these sensors may be used in combination. Furthermore, since the luggage detection sensor in this embodiment is a weight sensor, it may be configured not only to detect the weight of luggage P, but also to measure its exact weight.

[0050] [1-5. Regarding the waiting area] The waiting space 40 refers to the space directly below the space where the load receiving section 20 is located within the internal space of the housing 11. In other words, in this embodiment, the waiting space 40 of the transport mobile body 30 refers to the space directly below the load receiving section 20 and enclosed by the transport device 12, the front panel 13, the left and right side panels 14, 15, and the rear panel 16.

[0051] When one of the multiple transportable mobile units 30 waiting in the waiting space 40 moves out through the departure port 13b, an empty space is created. Therefore, the transport device 12 that makes up the waiting space 40 is configured to move the other waiting transportable mobile units 30 towards the departure port 13b to fill the empty space created when one transportable mobile unit 30 moves out. As a result, in the waiting space 40, if the transportable mobile units 30 are waiting, they are always positioned at the back of the departure port 13b.

[0052] Furthermore, the waiting space 40 is equipped with a sensor for detecting the transportable mobile body 30, which can detect when the transportable mobile body 30 departs from the departure port 13b and a space becomes available in the waiting space 40. In other words, the detection result from the sensor functions as a trigger for the transport device 12 to operate. Furthermore, since this sensor allows the number of transportable mobile units 30 waiting in the standby space 40 to be confirmed, if all transportable mobile units 30 are out of service, a message to that effect may be displayed on the display device 55 of the operation panel 50, which will be described later.

[0053] [1-6. About the control panel] As described above, the control panel 50 is located on the opening / closing door 50a that opens and closes the loading / unloading opening 13a of the front panel 13, and is configured to control the entire receiving equipment 10, including the transportable mobile body 30 that moves outside from the waiting space 40 to operate. As shown in Figure 4, such an operation panel 50 includes a control unit 51, a communication unit 52, a keypad 53, a reading unit 54, and a display device 55.

[0054] The control unit 51 is a computer that includes a CPU, memory (RAM, ROM, non-volatile memory, hard disk drive, etc.), input / output interface, signal processing circuit, display control circuit, etc., and centrally controls the operation of each part of the receiving equipment 10. The memory unit stores various programs and data necessary for the operation of the opening and closing floor section 23 of the multiple pallets 21 in the receiving section 20, the rotational movement of the multiple pallets 21 by the moving mechanism, the operation of the transport device 12, communication with the transport mobile body 30, the operation of the door locking device of the opening and closing door 50a, communication with external devices (information terminals 64-67, reservation server 60), and communication with various sensors (not shown). The CPU then executes these various programs to control the entire receiving facility 10, including the transport mobile body 30.

[0055] Furthermore, the control unit 51 is connected to a communication unit 52, which is composed of a communication module, and is capable of sending and receiving various information and signals to and from external information terminals 64-67 and the reservation server 60 via the communication network N. External information terminals 64-67 include user information terminals 64 and 65 used by user U, and information terminals 66 and 67 used by delivery personnel. User information terminals 64 and 65 include a portable information terminal 64 carried by user U, and information terminals 66 and 67 include a portable information terminal 66 carried by delivery personnel D. As a result, the control unit 51 is connected to external information terminals 64-67 and the reservation server 60 in a way that allows communication between them, enabling the delivery person D to receive the package P using a portable information terminal 66, and the user U to retrieve the package P or transfer the package P to the transport mobile unit 30 using a portable information terminal 64. The portable information terminal 64 carried by user U is, for example, a smartphone or tablet, and the information terminal 65 of user U is, for example, a PC. Furthermore, the portable information terminal 66 carried by delivery person D is, for example, a smartphone or tablet, and the information terminal 67 for delivery persons is, for example, a PC. The portable information terminal 66 and the information terminal 67 are connected in a way that allows them to communicate and share information.

[0056] The communication unit 52 is capable of sending and receiving various information and signals not only with each information terminal 64-67 but also with the communication unit 33 of the transport mobile body 30. This allows for tracking the position of the transport mobile body 30 when it moves from the waiting space 40 to the destination and when it moves from the destination back to the waiting space 40, and also enables guidance of the transport mobile body 30 by sending and receiving position information.

[0057] Furthermore, the control unit 51 receives instruction signals from the input devices, the keypad 53 and the reading unit 54, and outputs instruction signals to the output device, the display device 55.

[0058] The input device, the keypad 53, is used to input the receipt number (which may also be a PIN) of the package P to the control unit 51. In this embodiment, a numeric keypad consisting of number keys from 0 to 9, a delete key, and an enter key is used. The receipt number is information that identifies the package P and the user U who is the recipient of the package P. The reception number (PIN) entered from the keypad 53 is the key to unlocking the door locking device of the opening / closing door 50a, and is transmitted in advance to an external information terminal along with a one-time two-dimensional code, as described later, to the portable information terminal 64 used by user U who will receive the package P, and to the portable information terminal 66 used by delivery person D who will deliver the package P.

[0059] The input device, the reading unit 54, is a device for reading a one-time two-dimensional code issued to an external information terminal, for example, and in this embodiment, a camera is used. External information terminals refer to the portable information terminal 64 used by user U who receives package P, and the portable information terminal 66 used by delivery person D who delivers package P. The one-time two-dimensional code is a key for unlocking the door locking device of the opening / closing door 50a. The issuer may be the information terminal 27 of the delivery company, the information terminal of the shopping site, or any other company that entrusts delivery to the delivery company. Alternatively, the control unit 51 may be the issuer and the code may be transmitted to pre-authenticated mobile information terminals 64 and 66.

[0060] In this embodiment, the reception number or one-time two-dimensional code is assumed to contain not only information as a key for unlocking the door locking device, but also information regarding the weight, external dimensions, and "this side up" status of the package P. Therefore, simply by inputting the reception number or one-time two-dimensional code into the control unit 51, the control unit 51 can obtain information as a key for unlocking the door locking device and information regarding the size of the package P.

[0061] The display device 55, which is an output device, is positioned alongside the keypad 53 and the reading unit 54, and can display the reception number entered from the keypad 53, or display messages for user U and delivery person D. This allows user U and delivery person D to enter the reception number while looking at the display device 55, thus enabling them to enter the reception number accurately. Furthermore, the display device 55 can display messages for user U and delivery person D. For example, it can display instructions on how to unlock the door lock device, or an explanation of an error that occurs, such as an incorrect entry of the reception number.

[0062] [1-7. Regarding guidance means] The guidance means for guiding the movement of the transportable mobile body 30 includes a first guidance means and a second guidance means, as described above. The first guidance means guides the transportable mobile body 30 on the outward journey during its round trip movement between the waiting space 40 and the destination, while the second guidance means guides it on the return journey.

[0063] These first and second guidance means are connected to the transport mobile body 30 in a communicative manner, and are capable of transmitting and receiving various information and signals necessary for the reciprocating movement of the transport mobile body 30 between them. More specifically, the first guidance means in this embodiment includes a portable information terminal 64 possessed and used by user U. The second guidance means in this embodiment includes an operation panel 50 located near the waiting space 40 to which the transport mobile body 30 returns.

[0064] In this embodiment, the transportable mobile body 30 is configured to move based on the location information of the portable information terminal 64, as shown in Figure 5. The first guidance means, the portable information terminal 64, is connected to the transport mobile body 30 by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth®, and is capable of transmitting the location information of the portable information terminal 64 to the transport mobile body 30. In other words, when moving to the destination, the portable information terminal 64 and the transport mobile body 30 are paired, and the transport mobile body 30 can always know the location of the portable information terminal 64. As a result, the transport mobile body 30 can accompany the user U who is carrying the portable information terminal 64. Furthermore, the mobile information terminal 64 obtains its own location information, for example, through GPS (Global Positioning System).

[0065] Furthermore, if the distance between the mobile information terminal 64 and the transport mobile unit 30 decreases, the distance between the transport mobile unit 30 and the user U will also decrease. Therefore, the transport mobile unit 30 is configured to move while maintaining a constant distance from the mobile information terminal 64. To explain in more detail, the transport mobile unit 30 is equipped with a camera that has an automatic tracking function, and it is able to track the user U while maintaining a constant distance from the user U by memorizing the user U's characteristics. However, the method for maintaining a constant distance from the user U is not limited to this, and other sensors such as infrared sensors may also be used. In other words, the transportable mobile body 30 is equipped with sensors (including a camera) that detect the user U while it is moving, and the operation control unit 31 has means for moving while maintaining a constant distance from the user U.

[0066] Furthermore, the mode in which the transport mobile unit 30 accompanies the user U, as described above, may have limitations on the distance it can travel. Alternatively, even while accompanying the user U, the transport mobile unit 30 may communicate with the control panel 50, and restrictions may be imposed so that it can only accompany the user U within the range where communication with the control panel 50 is possible.

[0067] Furthermore, while the first guidance means in this embodiment is a portable information terminal 64 possessed and used by user U, it is not limited to this, and for example, a dedicated transmitter assigned to user U in advance may also be used. In that case, the transport mobile body 30 is equipped with a receiver that receives radio waves from the transmitter, so that the transport mobile body 30 can always know the location of the portable information terminal 64 and can perform a mode of accompanying user U in the same way as the portable information terminal 64.

[0068] The second guidance means, the operation panel 50, is connected to the transport mobile body 30 in a communicative manner as described above, and the transport mobile body 30 moves based on the location information of the waiting space 40 transmitted from the communication unit 52 of the operation panel 50. In other words, since user U will almost always remain at the destination after the luggage P has been transported to the destination and the luggage P has been received, the transport mobile body 30 is configured to terminate communication with the portable information terminal 64 upon arrival at the destination and to communicate with the communication unit 52 of the operation panel 50.

[0069] Furthermore, since the transport mobile body 30 needs to enter the waiting space 40 through the return port 13c formed in the housing 11, the communication method for guidance from the destination to the vicinity of the waiting space 40 and the communication method for guidance when entering the waiting space 40 from the return port 13c may be different. Alternatively, sensors such as cameras mounted on the transport mobile body 30 may be used in combination to guide it to enter the waiting space 40 from the return port 13c.

[0070] Furthermore, even if communication with the control panel 50 is lost, the transport mobile unit 30 can return to the waiting space 40 by following a route in the opposite direction to the route to the destination. In that case, the second guidance means will be configured by the operation control unit 31 of the transport mobile unit 30.

[0071] [1-8. Operational Flow of the Luggage Handling System] Next, we will explain how the cargo handling system works. It is assumed that user U has already registered as a user of the receiving equipment 10. Furthermore, user U's registration will be performed with an external management terminal (server) that is connected to the control panel 50 and manages the receiving equipment 10.

[0072] First, the package P is placed inside the receiving unit 20 by the delivery person D. In this case, the delivery person D inputs the information of the package P (information of the recipient, user U) into the control unit 51 of the operation panel 50 using the keypad 53 or reader 54 of the operation panel 50. When the information of the luggage P is stored in the control panel 50, the control unit 51 operates the door locking device of the opening / closing door 50a to unlock it and open the loading / unloading opening 13a. Delivery person D places the package P into the receiving section 20 through the loading / unloading opening 13a and places it on the pallet 21. After that, delivery person D closes the loading / unloading opening 13a with the opening / closing door 50a, and the control unit 51 locks the opening / closing door 50a.

[0073] The receiving equipment 10 enters a state of waiting for user U to pick up the cargo P. Furthermore, once the package P is received in the receiving section 20, an email (or other messaging tool) is sent from the operation panel 50 to the user U's information terminals 64 and 65 to inform them that the package P has been received. The email may also be sent from the management terminal mentioned above. The email contains the receipt number and / or a one-time QR code, which will serve as a key to verify that you are the recipient of package P.

[0074] When user U picks up package P, they first enter the reception number listed in the email into the keypad 53, or scan the one-time two-dimensional code with the reader 54. This completes user U's personal authentication. Once user U's personal authentication is complete, a screen appears on the display device 55 allowing user U to choose whether to transport the luggage P using the transport mobile unit 30 or to pick up the luggage P themselves. User U makes their selection by inputting via the keypad 53.

[0075] If user U chooses to pick up the goods themselves, multiple pallets 21 rotate within the receiving section 20, and after the pallet 21 carrying user U's goods P is positioned at the back of the loading / unloading opening 13a, the lock on the opening / closing door 50a is released, and the loading / unloading opening 13a for goods P is opened. User U takes out their luggage P from the loading / unloading opening 13a and closes the loading / unloading opening 13a with the opening / closing door 50a. Then, the opening / closing door 50a is locked by the door locking device, and the luggage receiving section 20 waits for luggage P to be stored inside.

[0076] On the other hand, if the user chooses to transport the cargo P using the transport mobile unit 30, multiple pallets 21 rotate within the receiving section 20, and the pallet 21 carrying user U's cargo P is positioned directly above the transport mobile unit 30 waiting at the back of the departure opening 13b. Then, the pallet 21 is lowered to the loading platform 34 of the transport mobile unit 30. The opening 22 of the pallet 21 is then opened by the opening / closing floor section 23, and the cargo P is placed on the loading platform 34. At the same time, the transport mobile unit 30 and the user U's portable information terminal 64 are paired, and the transport mobile unit 30 and the portable information terminal 64 are connected to each other so that they can communicate with one another.

[0077] When the transport mobile unit 30 detects that a load P has been placed on the loading platform 34 using a load detection sensor, it starts moving from the launch port 13b. At this time, the transport device 12 is activated to move the transport mobile body 30, which is waiting in the waiting space 40, towards the departure port 13b, so that it is ready to load the next cargo P, and also to create an empty space on the return port 13c side.

[0078] The transport mobile unit 30, which exits the launch port 13b, uses a camera to identify user U and memorize user U's characteristics. Then, when user U starts walking, the transport mobile unit 30 moves while maintaining a constant distance from user U, confirming this with the camera, and accompanies user U to the destination (for example, user's home 1) where the luggage P is to be delivered.

[0079] Upon arriving at the destination and user U removing the cargo P from the loading platform 34 of the transport mobile unit 30, the cargo detection sensor stops detecting the cargo. As a result, the operation control unit 31 of the transport mobile unit 30 determines that the cargo P has been removed from the loading platform 34. Subsequently, the transport mobile unit 30 communicates with the communication unit 52 of the operation panel 50 via the communication unit 33, and after receiving location information of the waiting space 40 (cargo receiving equipment 10) from the operation panel 50, it begins moving to the waiting space 40.

[0080] The transport mobile unit 30 moves while communicating with the control panel 50, and upon arriving in front of the waiting space 40, it enters the waiting space 40 through the return port 13c and enters a waiting state again within the waiting space 40. The transport device 12 operates as needed to ensure that the waiting transport units 30 are lined up in close proximity, starting from the departure port 13b. That is, when two transport units 30 are launched and one transport unit 30 is waiting at the back of the departure port 13b in the waiting space 40, if the first of the two launched transport units 30 returns from transport, and enters the waiting space 40 through the return port 13c, a space equivalent to one unit will be created between the waiting transport unit 30 and the returned transport unit 30. In this case, the remaining unit will not be able to return to the waiting space 40 through the return port 13c. Therefore, when the first transport unit 30 returns, the transport device 12 temporarily shifts the waiting transport unit 30 towards the return port 13c, and then allows the returned transport unit 30 to enter the waiting space 40 through the return port 13c. As a result, no gap is formed between the waiting transport unit 30 and the transport unit 30 that has returned, so these two transport units 30 are then moved towards the departure port 13b. Then, a gap the size of one unit is formed on the return port 13c side, so even when the remaining transport unit 30 returns from transport, it can enter the waiting space 40 from the return port 13c without any problems. To enable the operation of the transport device 12 in this manner, the transport mobile body 30 and the control panel 50 communicate with each other just before the returning transport mobile body 30 enters the waiting space 40. In other words, by communicating with each other, they can grasp the location information of the transport mobile body 30 and send permission for the transport mobile body 30 to enter the waiting space 40.

[0081] The transport of cargo P is thus completed.

[0082] If all transport units 30 are unavailable, user U can use information terminals 64 and 65 to request the automatic transport of package P to its destination (user's home 1). Specifically, the information terminals 64 and 65 transmit location information of the destination to the control panel 50 (or management terminal), and the control panel 50 can transport the requested package P when a transport unit 30 becomes available. In this case, the transport unit 30 may transport the package while receiving guidance (transmission of location information) from user U's information terminals 64 and 65, or while receiving guidance from the control panel 50.

[0083] Furthermore, although not shown in the diagram, assuming that all transportable mobile units 30 are out of service, a trolley for loan may be installed in the receiving facility 10. In other words, the receiving facility 10 is equipped with a trolley storage section for storing trolleys, and the trolleys for loan are stored there. The trolley is equipped with a GPS transmitter, allowing its location to be tracked from the control panel 50 (management terminal). When using a trolley, the trolley is brought into the waiting space 40 from the departure port 13b, and the cargo P is transferred in the same way as with the transport mobile unit 30. This allows user U to transport the cargo P to its destination using the trolley.

[0084] Furthermore, if there are multiple user U packages P stored in the receiving section 20, and another package P is placed on the loading platform 34 of the transport mobile body 30 while a package P is already on it, it is conceivable that the transport mobile body 30 may not be able to pass through the departure opening 13b. Therefore, the first step is to transfer the heaviest of the multiple packages P, or the package P with the largest surface area (top and bottom), from the pallet 21 to the loading platform 34 of the transport mobile unit 30. Next, the user U takes out a lighter piece of luggage P from the loading / unloading opening 13a and places it on top of the luggage P already on the loading platform 34. This allows the transport vehicle 30 to move to its destination while carrying multiple loads P.

[0085] [1-9. About the reservation system] The receiving facility 10 is expected to be shared by an unspecified number of users U. Therefore, in order to ensure the smooth use of the receiving facility 10, the cargo transport system of this embodiment is linked to a reservation system for reserving the transport mobile body 30.

[0086] As shown in Figure 6, the reservation system of this embodiment comprises a reservation server 60 that comprehensively manages the reservation system, a receiving facility 10 having a receiving section 20 equipped with multiple pallets 21, user information terminals 64 and 65, and delivery personnel information terminals 66 and 67. The operation panel 50 of the receiving facility 10, the user information terminals 64 and 65, and the delivery personnel information terminals 66 and 67 are all connected to the reservation server 60 via a communication network N.

[0087] Furthermore, the communication network N may include various communication network lines such as telephone lines, ISDN lines, fiber optics, mobile communication networks, satellite communication lines, CATV lines, and other dedicated lines, as well as Internet service providers (i.e., the Internet) that connect them. It may also be a collective communication network in which various communication networks such as LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), Bluetooth, and NFC (Near Field Communication) are connected in a manner that enables communication with each other. In addition, the form of connection may be wired, wireless, or a mixture of wired and wireless.

[0088] The reservation server 60 is a central management device composed of a PC, dedicated devices / terminals, etc., and includes a processing unit 61, a storage unit 62, and a communication unit 63. These processing unit 61, storage unit 62, and communication unit 63 are electrically connected by a bus or the like. The reservation server 60 is for users U to reserve the pallet 21 in the receiving section 20 in advance when they want to use the receiving equipment 10. By reserving the pallet 21 in advance, it is possible to prevent the pallet 21 from being used by other users, thereby reducing the number of redeliveries of packages P by delivery personnel D.

[0089] The calculation unit 21 of the reservation server 60 is composed of a CPU, RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), etc. ROM stores various programs and other data that the CPU executes. The CPU of the arithmetic unit 61 reads various programs, loads them into RAM, executes various processes according to the loaded programs, and centrally controls the operation of each means in the reservation system.

[0090] The storage unit 62 of the reservation server 60 is composed of non-volatile memory, a hard disk, etc. The storage unit 62 stores various data necessary for the execution of various programs executed by the arithmetic unit 61.

[0091] The various programs include a reservation program that reserves pallets 21 in the receiving unit 20 based on reservation information transmitted from user information terminals 64 and 65, and a reservation cancellation program that cancels the reservation when the cargo P is removed from the reserved pallet 21. Furthermore, each of the multiple pallets 21 in the receiving unit 20 is assigned specific information to identify it, and the various data stored in the storage unit 62 includes the data of the specific information assigned to each of the multiple pallets 21. In addition, the storage unit of the operation panel 50 also stores the data of the specific information assigned to each of the multiple pallets 21. Furthermore, specific information is assigned to the receiving equipment 10 itself, and the reservation system can manage reservations for receiving equipment 10 located in multiple locations. Furthermore, the various data stored in the memory unit 62 include data from a confirmation table for checking the reservation status of multiple pallets 21.

[0092] The communication unit 63 of the reservation server 60 is composed of communication modules and the like. The communication unit 63 is configured to send and receive various signals and data with other devices (user information terminals 64, 65, delivery personnel information terminals 66, 67) that are connected via wired or wireless connections through the communication network N.

[0093] The reservation server 60 for this torture method operates as follows: When the reservation server 60 receives a request from user U accessing the reservation server 60 to reserve the use of palette 21, it executes the reservation program. When the reservation program is executed, it first sends data from a confirmation table showing the current reservation status to the user's information terminals 64 and 65. The confirmation table is then displayed on the display units of the user's information terminals 64 and 65.

[0094] User U checks the confirmation table on user information terminals 64 and 65 to see which pallets 21 are available for reservation, selects any pallet 21 from the available pallets 21, and sends the reservation information to the reservation server 60 via user information terminals 64 and 65. The reservation information includes user information, which is information about user U themselves; specific information about the receiving equipment 10 and pallet 21 that the user wishes to reserve; and information about the date and time of the reservation.

[0095] The reservation server 60 receives reservation information transmitted from user information terminals 64 and 65 via the communication unit 63 and stores it in the storage unit 62. Then, it updates the data in the confirmation table based on the information contained in the reservation information. The updated confirmation sheet will show that user U has made a reservation for the date and time they made the reservation for palette 21, and that no other users can make reservations for that palette. Any reservations made by other users will be rejected.

[0096] The reservation server 60 can also be accessed from the information terminals 66 and 67 used by delivery driver D, allowing delivery driver D to check the confirmation sheet to see which pallet 21 has a reservation. Furthermore, the reservation server 60 may also send a notification to the delivery personnel's information terminals 66 and 67 informing them of the reservation details as soon as a reservation is received from user U. In this case, the reservation information shall include information specifying the delivery company to deliver the package P, and information (e.g., email address) of the delivery personnel's information terminals 66 and 67 to which the notification will be sent.

[0097] Furthermore, when the luggage P placed on the reserved pallet 21 is removed by user U, the luggage detection sensor on the pallet 21 stops detecting luggage P. The reservation server 60 executes a reservation cancellation program when the luggage detection sensor stops detecting luggage P. When the reservation cancellation program is executed, the data on the confirmation table is updated, and the reservation for pallet 21, which had a reservation on it, is canceled. The confirmation table then shows that pallet 21 is now available for reservation.

[0098] Furthermore, the user U is not necessarily aware of the delivery of package P. For example, it may be a package that the user U is unaware of, such as a mid-year gift, a year-end gift, or a present. Since the delivery person D is aware that package P is not known to the user U, when delivering such a package P, they will notify the user's information terminals 64 and 65 in advance of the scheduled delivery of package P. Upon receiving notification of the delivery schedule, user U accesses the reservation server 60 to reserve pallet 21. The reservation server 60 then updates the confirmation table upon receiving user U's reservation for pallet 21. Delivery driver D can check which pallet 21 has a reservation by looking at the updated confirmation sheet or by receiving a notification informing them of the reservation details, and then delivers package P according to the reservation details.

[0099] In this manner, reservations for pallets 21 in the receiving facility 10 can be made.

[0100] If the users of the receiving facility 10 are not an unspecified number of users U, but rather, for example, exclusively residents of an apartment building or a residential development, then a confirmation sheet may be made public to all users U (apartment residents, residential development residents) so that it is clear who is using which pallet 21. If the confirmation sheet is made public, it is preferable that the receiving facility 10 provides management services such as sending a message from an external management terminal to users U who have been occupying a pallet 21 for a long period of time, prompting them to pick up their package P, or having a transport vehicle 30 carrying the user U's package P wait in front of the user's house 1.

[0101] [1-10. Regarding the effects] This embodiment provides the following excellent effects. In other words, the transport mobile unit 30 moves back and forth between the waiting space 40 and the destination (user's home 1), which is the destination of the luggage P, in accordance with the guidance means. This ensures that the luggage P stored in the receiving unit 20 is reliably transported to the destination by the transport mobile unit 30 on behalf of the user U. As a result, even in situations such as when the user U's hands are full, when they have to go up and down stairs to reach the destination, or when the distance from the receiving unit 20 to the destination is long, the user U does not need to carry the luggage P stored in the receiving unit 20 to the destination, thus reducing the effort required of the user U to carry the luggage P to the destination.

[0102] Furthermore, since the transporter mobile body 30 is guided by the first guidance means when moving from the waiting space 40 to the destination, and guided by the second guidance means when returning from the destination to the waiting space 40, even if the guidance method of the transporter mobile body 30 by the first guidance means and the guidance method of the transporter mobile body 30 by the second guidance means are different, the transporter mobile body 30 can be reliably moved back and forth between the waiting space 40 and the destination.

[0103] Furthermore, the first guidance means includes a portable information terminal 64 possessed and used by user U, and the portable information terminal 64 and the transport mobile body 30 are connected to each other in a communicative manner. Since the transport mobile body 30 moves based on the location information of the portable information terminal 64 transmitted from the portable information terminal 64, the transport mobile body 30 can move toward the location where the portable information terminal 64 is located. In other words, since the transport mobile body 30 can accompany user U who possesses the portable information terminal 64, it can reliably transport the luggage P to its destination on behalf of user U, guided by the portable information terminal 64.

[0104] Furthermore, the first guidance means (operation panel 50) is located near the waiting space 40, and the transport mobile body 30 moves based on the destination location information transmitted from the first guidance means. Therefore, when the transport mobile body 30 is waiting in the waiting space 40, the first guidance means can transmit the destination location information to the transport mobile body 30. As a result, the transport mobile body 30 can move to its destination after departing from the waiting space 40 without having to communicate with the first guidance means in any special way.

[0105] Furthermore, the second guidance means (operation panel 50) is located near the waiting space 40, and the transport mobile body 30 moves based on the location information of the waiting space 40 transmitted from the second guidance means, making it easy to move the transport mobile body 30 from the destination of the cargo P to the waiting space 40.

[0106] Furthermore, since the receiving unit 20 has a transfer mechanism for transferring the stored cargo P to the transport mobile unit 30, the user U can avoid the effort of transferring the cargo P stored in the receiving unit 20 to the transport mobile unit 30, further reducing the user U's workload.

[0107] Furthermore, since the receiving section 20 and the waiting space 40 are housed within the same enclosure 11, the process of receiving the delivered packages P and transferring them to the transport mobile unit 30 waiting in the waiting space 40 can be completed within the same enclosure 11. As a result, the receiving section 20 and the waiting space 40, along with the transport mobile unit 30 waiting in the waiting space 40, can be treated as a single, independent receiving facility 10. This allows such a receiving facility 10 to be installed in various locations, including public facilities such as train stations, convenience stores, and post offices.

[0108] Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a growing demand for the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality, which aims to achieve virtually zero carbon dioxide emissions, and for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As described above, the parcel receiving equipment 10 of this embodiment can reduce the effort required for user U to carry parcel P to its destination, and makes it easier for user U to receive parcel P. As a result, the delivery of parcels improves, and consequently, the opportunities for redelivery of parcel P can be reduced. Therefore, it can contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality and to the achievement of the SDGs (especially Goals 11 and 13).

[0109] ◆Second Embodiment◆ Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. For the sake of convenience, elements common to the first embodiment described above will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will be omitted or simplified. The description will focus on components that differ from the first embodiment.

[0110] [2-1. Regarding receiving facilities] In Figure 7, reference numeral 110 indicates a receiving facility where a package P delivered by delivery company D is received. Package P is to be received by user U, the recipient. Such loading facilities 110 are installed along the outer wall 102 of a multi-story building 101. In other words, the loading facilities 110 in this embodiment are built into the building. In this embodiment, the multi-story building 101 is an apartment building or similar multi-unit dwelling, but it is not limited to this and may be an office building, commercial building, or other facility.

[0111] Building 101 has floor slabs on each floor, and on each floor there are corridors (1st floor corridor 103, 2nd floor corridor 104, 3rd floor corridor 105) which serve as common spaces on the floor slabs. Although Figure 7 only shows up to the third floor of building 101, the number of floors is not particularly limited.

[0112] In this embodiment, the destination to which the luggage P is delivered is the dwelling unit of user U on each floor of building 101 (1st floor dwelling unit 106, 2nd floor dwelling unit 107, 3rd floor dwelling unit 108). Each of the dwelling units 106, 107, and 108 has an entrance opening formed in the wall facing the corridors 103, 104, and 105 on each floor, and this entrance opening is opened and closed by entrance doors 106a, 107a, and 108a. In this embodiment, the spaces in front of the entrance doors 106a, 107a, and 108a of each dwelling unit in the corridors 103, 104, and 105 on each floor are designated as the destination for the transport of the luggage P.

[0113] The building-integrated loading and unloading facility 110 includes a loading and unloading section 120 where the cargo P is stored, a transporter 30 that transports the cargo P on behalf of the user U, a waiting space 40 where the transporter 30 waits, and an operation panel 150 for performing operations necessary for various operations of the loading and unloading section 120 and the transporter 130. Furthermore, a loading area 120 is located on the outdoor side of the exterior wall 102, and a waiting space 140 is located on the indoor side. The waiting spaces 140 are provided facing the corridors 103, 104, and 105 on each floor. In other words, the building 101 of this embodiment has multiple waiting spaces 140. And in each waiting space 140, a transport mobile unit 130 responsible for each floor is waiting.

[0114] Furthermore, this receiving equipment 110, along with guidance means for guiding the transport mobile body 130 to move back and forth between the waiting space 140 and the destination to which the cargo P is transported, constitutes a cargo transport system. The guidance means of this embodiment includes a first guidance means for guiding the transportable mobile body 130 from the waiting space 140 to the destination, and a second guidance means for guiding the transportable mobile body 130 from the destination to the waiting space 140.

[0115] The cargo transport system of this embodiment will be described in more detail below.

[0116] Of the exterior wall 102, openings (1st floor opening 102a, 2nd floor opening 102b, 3rd floor opening 102c) are formed in the portion located between the loading area 120 and the waiting space 140 on each floor. These openings 102a, 102b, and 102c connect the loading area 120 located on the outdoor side to the waiting space 140 located on the indoor side, allowing the cargo P to pass between the loading area 120 and the waiting space 140. Furthermore, shutters or doors may be provided on the exterior wall 102 to open and close the openings 102a, 102b, and 102c on each floor. The drive unit of these shutters or doors is connected to the control panel 150 in a communicative manner, and is set to open and close automatically in accordance with the passage of cargo P based on instruction signals from the control panel 150.

[0117] [2-2. Regarding the receiving area] The loading area 120 comprises the outer wall 102 of the building 101 and a peripheral wall 121 attached to the outer wall 102, which constitutes the space within the loading area 120. The peripheral wall 121 is formed to be long in the height direction of the building 101, and in this embodiment, it extends to the top floor of the building 101. In other words, the loading area 120 is formed in a cylindrical shape, surrounded by the outer wall 102 and the peripheral wall 121. Furthermore, the first floor portion of the surrounding wall 121 has an access opening 121a formed therein, which is an opening for loading and unloading luggage P. Furthermore, the peripheral wall portion 121 is provided with an opening / closing door (not shown) for opening and closing the access opening 121a. In this embodiment, the operation panel 150 is provided in the peripheral wall portion 121 in the vicinity of the opening / closing door, but the operation panel 150 may also be provided on the opening / closing door. The opening and closing doors can be locked or unlocked by a door locking device. This door locking device is configured to be operated by operation from the control panel 150. The door locking device can also be operated from information terminals 64 and 65 for user U and information terminals 6 and 67 for delivery personnel D, which are connected to the control panel 150 in a communicative manner.

[0118] Such a loading unit 120 includes a plurality of pallets 122 on which cargo P is placed, and a moving mechanism (not shown) for moving the plurality of pallets 122 within the loading unit 120. Multiple pallets 122 are supported by a moving mechanism so that they can move within the receiving section 120 with the cargo P loaded on them. The moving mechanism is configured to operate so that pallets 122 that do not have cargo P loaded on them are positioned towards the back of the loading / unloading opening 121a. Furthermore, although not shown in the diagram, the pallet 122 or the moving mechanism is assumed to be equipped with a cargo detection sensor.

[0119] The moving mechanism in this embodiment appropriately includes a frame, drive unit, etc., necessary for moving multiple pallets 21 in a vertical rotational circulation manner. That is, the multiple pallets 122 rotate vertically so that when viewed from the front, their positions are successively changed clockwise or counterclockwise. Furthermore, the method of moving the multiple pallets 21 by the moving mechanism is not limited to a vertical rotation circulation method; other methods, such as an elevator system, may also be used. The method should be appropriately selected depending on the number of pallets 122 and the overall size of the receiving equipment 110 (receiving section 120).

[0120] The pallet 122 is equipped with an extrusion unit 123 as a transfer means for moving the load P placed on it toward the waiting space 140 and transferring the load P to the loading platform 134 of the transport mobile body 130. The extrusion unit 123 has a rising section that rises up on the upper surface of the pallet 122, and an extrusion mechanism that moves this rising section in a direction toward the outer wall 102 (openings 102a, 102b, 102c on each floor, waiting space 140, transport mobile body 130) and in the opposite direction. The rising section may be configured to be foldable. However, the means for transferring the cargo P is not limited to this, and a cargo handling robot installed inside or on the outer wall 102 of the cargo receiving section 120 may also be used to grasp the cargo P placed on the pallet 122 and move it to the transport mobile body 130.

[0121] [2-3. Regarding transport vehicles] The transport mobile unit 130 is a so-called cargo transport robot and has a main body that moves by traveling on multiple wheels. The main body has a loading platform 134 for loading cargo P, and cargo P can be transferred from the pallet 122 of the receiving section 120 to this loading platform 134. Furthermore, the loading platform 134 has a belt conveyor section 135 for drawing the cargo P, which is being transferred from the pallet 122, towards the loading platform 134. The belt conveyor section 135 can pull the cargo P towards it by activating when the cargo P is even partially placed on it. The loading platform 134 is also equipped with a cargo detection sensor that detects when cargo P is placed on the belt conveyor section 135. Although not shown in the figures, the transport unit 130 is configured to be capable of autonomous operation, comprising an operation control unit, a drive unit, and a communication unit. The operation of the belt conveyor unit 135 is performed either by the operation control unit or based on instruction signals from a communicationally connected operation panel 150.

[0122] The operation of transferring the cargo P from the pallet 122 to the transport mobile body 130 will be explained with reference to Figure 7. First, the pallet 122 is moved by the moving mechanism so that the top surface of the pallet 122 and the lower edge of the openings 102a, 102b, 102c on each floor (2nd floor opening 102b in Figure 7) are at approximately the same height. Next, the rising portion of the extrusion unit 123 pushes the cargo P towards the second-floor opening 102b, placing the cargo P on the lower edge of the second-floor opening 102b. Then, the rising portion of the extrusion unit 123 is moved to the outer wall 102 side end of the pallet 122. Then, when the cargo P is placed on the platform 134 of the transport mobile unit 130, the belt conveyor section 135 starts to operate, and the entire cargo P is pulled towards the platform 134. In this manner, the cargo P can be transferred from the pallet 122 to the transport mobile unit 130. Furthermore, to facilitate the movement of cargo P, for example, roller conveyors or ball casters may be provided at the lower edges of the openings 102a, 102b, and 102c on each floor.

[0123] [2-4. Regarding the waiting area] The waiting space 140 is formed by surrounding the end spaces on the exterior wall 102 side of the corridors 103, 104, and 105 on each floor with partition walls 141. The bulkhead 141 has an entrance / exit 141a for the transport vehicle 130 carrying the cargo P to pass through. The bulkhead 141 is also provided with an opening / closing door (not shown) for opening and closing the entrance / exit 141a. The drive unit of this opening / closing door is connected to the control panel 150 in a communication manner, and is set to automatically open and close at the timing when the transport vehicle 130 enters or exits, based on control from the control panel 150.

[0124] [2-5. Regarding the control panel] As described above, the control panel 150 is located in the vicinity of the opening and closing door of the peripheral wall 121 and is configured to control the entire receiving equipment 110, including the transporting mobile body 130 that moves outside from the waiting space 140 to operate. Although not shown in the diagram, such an operation panel 150 includes a control unit that controls the entire receiving equipment 10, including the transportable mobile body 30; a communication unit composed of a communication module or the like; a keypad which is an input device; a reading unit which is an input device; and a display device which is an output device. Furthermore, the control unit is connected to the communication unit, enabling the transmission and reception of various information and signals between it and external information terminals 64-67 and the reservation server 60 via the communication network N.

[0125] The communication unit is capable of sending and receiving various information and signals with the communication unit of the transport mobile body 130. This allows for tracking the position of the transport mobile body 130 when it is moving from the waiting space 140 to the destination and when it is moving from the destination back to the waiting space 140, and also enables guidance of the transport mobile body 130 by sending and receiving position information.

[0126] Each floor's waiting area 140 is equipped with a repeater 156 for relaying various information and signals from the control panel 150. The movement of the transport mobile units 130 waiting in the waiting space 140 on each floor is controlled by the control panel 150 via this relay unit 156. Furthermore, not only the transportable mobile body 130, but also shutters that open and close the openings 102a, 102b, and 102c on each floor of the exterior wall 102, and the opening and closing of doors that open and close the entrances 141a in the waiting spaces 140 on each floor, are controlled by the control panel 150 via the relay 156. In other words, the relay unit 156 provides support for the transport of cargo P by the transport mobile units 130 deployed on each floor.

[0127] [2-6. Regarding guidance means] Based on the above, the first and second guidance means of this embodiment, which guide the reciprocating movement of the transport mobile body 130, consist of an operation panel 150 and a repeater 156 that is communicatively connected to the operation panel 150 and relays the transmission and reception of various information and signals between the operation panel 150 and the transport mobile body 130. By providing a repeater 156 on each floor in this manner, the transport mobile body 130 on each floor can be operated by the repeater 156 dedicated to that floor, which is preferable because it can suppress malfunctions such as the transport mobile body 130 on another floor malfunctioning due to interference caused by poor communication, for example.

[0128] Since the operation panel 150 in this embodiment is connected to information terminals 64-67 for user U or delivery person D in a communicative manner, the transport of the package P by the transport mobile body 130 can also be performed from the information terminals 64 and 65 for user U via the operation panel 150 and the relay 156.

[0129] [2-7. Operation Flow of the Luggage Handling System] Next, the operation of the luggage transport system of this embodiment, configured as described above, will be explained.

[0130] First, the package P is placed inside the receiving section 120 by the delivery person D. At this time, the information of the package P (information of the recipient, user U) is entered into the control panel 150. Then, when the opening / closing door that closes the loading / unloading opening 121a is locked, the receiving equipment 110 enters a state of waiting for user U to pick up the package P.

[0131] Furthermore, once the package P is placed in the receiving section 120, an email (or other messaging tool) is sent from the operation panel 150 (or an external management terminal) to the user U's information terminals 64 and 65 to inform them that the package P has been placed.

[0132] When user U wants to pick up package P, they first request the transport of package P from the control panel 150 (or an external management terminal). The transport request may be made using a dedicated application available on user U's information terminals 64, 65, or a button may be provided in the email notifying the user of the arrival of package P that allows for a one-click transport request. Alternatively, for example, a call device may be pre-installed in the dwelling unit to call the transport vehicle 130 on the floor where the user's unit is located, and the transport request may be made from this call device.

[0133] When a request for the transport of cargo P is received from user U, the control panel 150 operates multiple pallets 122 within the cargo receiving section 120 to move them to the front of the opening on the floor where the destination is located (in the example of Figure 7, the opening 102b on the second floor). Next, the opening on the floor where the destination is located is opened, and the cargo P placed on the pallet 122 is pushed out by the extrusion unit 123 and transferred to the loading platform 134 of the transport mobile unit 130. Upon detecting that cargo P has been placed on the loading platform 134, the transport mobile unit 130 moves from the waiting space 140 to the corridor (second-floor corridor 104 in the example of Figure 7) through the open entrance / exit 141a, and proceeds down the corridor to its destination. Furthermore, while the transporter 130 is transporting the cargo P, both the opening 102b in the outer wall 102 and the entrance / exit 141a are securely closed.

[0134] When the transporter 130 arrives at the destination, the space in front of the front door (front door 107a in the example of Figure 7), and user U takes out the package P from the loading platform 134 of the transporter 130, the package detection sensor stops detecting the package. As a result, the operation control unit of the transporter 130 determines that the package P has been taken out from the loading platform 134. Subsequently, the transporter 130 communicates with the communication unit of the operation panel 150 via the repeater 156, and after receiving location information of the waiting space 140 from the operation panel 150, it moves to the waiting space 140. Upon arriving at the waiting space 140, the transport mobile unit 130 enters a waiting state again within the waiting space 140.

[0135] The transport of cargo P is thus completed.

[0136] [2-8. Regarding the effects] This embodiment provides the following excellent effects. In other words, the transport mobile body 130 moves back and forth between the waiting space 140 and the destination (dwelling units 106, 107, 108) to which the luggage P is to be transported, following guidance from the guidance means. As a result, the luggage P stored in the receiving unit 120 can be reliably transported to the destination by the transport mobile body 130 on behalf of the user U. This means that even in situations such as when the user U's hands are full, or when they have to go up or down stairs to reach the destination, or when the distance from the receiving unit 120 to the destination is long, the user U does not need to carry the luggage P stored in the receiving unit 120 to the destination, thus reducing the effort required of the user U to carry the luggage P to the destination.

[0137] Furthermore, since the loading area 120 and the waiting space 140 are located along the outer wall 102 of the multi-story building 101, the loading area 120 and the waiting space 140, as well as the transportable mobile body 130 waiting in the waiting space 140, can be treated as equipment attached to the building 101. Furthermore, the receiving unit 120 has a means for lifting and lowering cargo P to each floor of the building 101, and a transport mobile unit 130 is provided in the waiting space 140 on each floor. Therefore, cargo P can be transported to the upper floors and then transported on each floor by the transport mobile unit 130. As a result, user U does not need to carry cargo P to the upper floors, thus reducing the effort required for user U to carry cargo P.

[0138] Furthermore, the cargo transport system of this embodiment, like the first embodiment described above, can contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality and to achieving the SDGs goals (especially Goal 11 and Goal 13).

[0139] ◆Third Embodiment◆ Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. For the sake of convenience, elements common to the first and second embodiments described above will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will be omitted or simplified. The description will focus on components that differ from the first and second embodiments described above.

[0140] [3-1. Regarding receiving facilities] In Figure 8(a), reference numeral 210 indicates a receiving facility where a package P delivered by delivery company D is received. Package P is to be received by user U, the recipient. As shown in Figure 8(b), such a loading / unloading facility 210 is installed on a site 200 on which a building 201, such as a detached house, is constructed, and moves around within the site 200. In other words, the loading / unloading facility 210 in this embodiment is of the mobile type. In this embodiment, building 201 is a detached house, but it is not limited to this, and may be a type of housing such as a terraced house or other multi-unit housing, or a facility other than a house.

[0141] Building 201 has an entrance opening formed in the front exterior wall, and an entrance door 202 for opening and closing the entrance opening is provided in that exterior wall. Furthermore, building 201 has a back entrance formed in the exterior wall on its rear side, and a back entrance door 203 is provided in that exterior wall. In this embodiment, the space in front of the back door 203 is designated as the destination to which the cargo P will be transported.

[0142] Site 200 comprises the area on which building 201 is constructed, and a surrounding garden area accessible to people and vehicles. The garden area is divided into a passage area 200a, which is accessible to the loading / unloading equipment 210, and a restricted area 200b, which is restricted to the loading / unloading equipment 210. The passage area 200a may be flat or it may have a slope leading to the destination. The restricted area 200b is a private area and is therefore off-limits. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the site 200 is surrounded by a wall, and a gate post 200c, which is part of the wall, is provided at the boundary with the road.

[0143] The receiving facility 210 is primarily located on the back side of the gatepost 200c (the side facing the building 201, not the road). In other words, since the receiving facility 210 is located adjacent to the road via the gatepost 200c, it facilitates deliveries by delivery personnel D. The area behind the gatepost 200c is designated as the waiting space 240 for the receiving equipment 210 (transportable mobile body 230).

[0144] As shown in Figure 8(a), the loading equipment 210 installed within the site 200 comprises a loading section 220 and a transportable mobile body 230. In this embodiment, the loading section 220 and the transportable mobile body 230 are integrally formed.

[0145] [3-2. Regarding the receiving area] The cargo receiving section 220 is a box-shaped body comprising a bottom plate 221, left and right side plates 222, a back plate 223, a partition plate 224, a shelf plate 225, and a roof 226, with an opening formed at the front for loading and unloading cargo P. The internal space enclosed by each plate serves as the storage space for cargo P.

[0146] The partition plate 224 is positioned parallel to the left and right side plates 222, near the center between them. As a result, the luggage storage space P is divided into left and right sections. Of the storage spaces separated by the partition plate 224, one storage space has an opening at the front that can be opened and closed by an opening door 227. The opening door 227 is a single-leaf type and has a handle on one side. Of the storage spaces separated by the partition plate 224, the other storage space is further divided vertically by the presence of a shelf plate 225.

[0147] One of the storage spaces, equipped with an opening and closing door 227, is designated as a highly secure delivery box-type storage section 220a. In other words, the opening and closing door 227 can be locked or unlocked by a door locking device (not shown). This door locking device is configured to be operated by an operation panel (not shown) or by various external information terminals 64-67. The receiving equipment 210 shall also be appropriately equipped with authentication means necessary for operating the door locking device. Furthermore, the delivery box-type storage section 220a is equipped with a package detection sensor for detecting packages P.

[0148] The other storage space, which is divided vertically by the shelf board 225, has an open internal space at all times. This other storage space is designated as a delivery storage section 220b, 220c where packages P requested by user U to be left unattended are left. Furthermore, the upper and lower storage compartments 220b and 220c for unloaded packages are equipped with package detection sensors to detect packages P.

[0149] Solar panels 226a are installed on the upper surface of the roof 226 to supply power to the loading equipment 210. The solar panels 226a are supported by support rails installed on the upper surface of the roof 226. The power to the loading / unloading equipment 210 may be supplied from a grid power source (not shown) or from the battery of a vehicle (electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle) in the parking space. Alternatively, power may be supplied from a charging facility (charging station) for supplying power to a vehicle. The source of electricity supplied to the vehicle may be a grid power source or a private power generation facility such as a solar panel.

[0150] An antenna 226b, used for communication with the guidance means 250 (described later), is provided on the upper surface of the roof 226. Antenna 226a is connected to the operation control unit of the transport mobile body 230 (described later) in a manner that allows for communication.

[0151] [3-3. Regarding transport vehicles] The transport mobile unit 230 has a main body that moves by multiple wheels. In this embodiment, a load receiving section 220 is integrally installed on the top surface, and the load P is indirectly placed on it, but the load P cannot be placed directly on the transport mobile unit 230 itself.

[0152] Such a transport vehicle 230 is equipped with an operation control unit, a drive unit, and a communication unit, and is configured to enable autonomous operation. Autonomous operation is made possible by the operation control unit controlling the drive unit to operate multiple wheels.

[0153] The communication unit consists of a communication module and is connected to the antenna 226a of the receiving unit 220 in a communicative manner. As a result, the communication unit of the transporting mobile body 230 can communicate with the guidance means 250, which will be described later, via the antenna 226a.

[0154] [3-4. Regarding the waiting area] As described above, the waiting space 240 is located behind the gate post 200c. If power is supplied to the transport mobile body 230, for example, in the waiting space 240, charging equipment may be provided in the gate post 200c area. Furthermore, the gate post 200c is provided with a second guidance transmitter 252 in the guidance means 250, which will be described later.

[0155] [3-5. Regarding guidance means] The guidance means 250 is for guiding the movement of the transport mobile body 230 and comprises a first guidance means and a second guidance means. The first guidance means guides the transport mobile body 230 on the outward journey during its round trip movement between the waiting space 240 and the destination, while the second guidance means guides it on the return journey.

[0156] The first guidance means in this embodiment is a first guidance transmitter 251, which is installed on the outer wall of the building 201 facing the space in front of the back door 203, which is the destination. The first guidance transmitter 251 is configured to transmit radio waves containing signals for guiding the transport mobile body 230 (i.e., the receiving equipment 210). In this embodiment, the space in front of the back door 203 is designated as the destination, and the first guidance transmitter 251 is provided on the exterior wall facing that space. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, if the space next to the front door 202 is to be designated as the destination, the first guidance transmitter 251 will be provided on the exterior wall facing that space. Furthermore, multiple first guidance transmitters 251 may be provided. In other words, there may be multiple destinations.

[0157] The second guidance means in this embodiment is the second guidance transmitter 252 described above, which is installed on the gate post 200c facing the waiting space 240. The second guidance transmitter 252 is configured to transmit radio waves containing signals for guiding the transport mobile body 230 (i.e., the receiving equipment 210).

[0158] The first guidance transmitter 251 and the second guidance transmitter 252 are connected to external information terminals 64-67 for communication. This allows the transport of cargo P by the receiving equipment 210 to be initiated via the external information terminals 64-67. Furthermore, instructions for transporting cargo P may be given not only through external information terminals 64-67, but also by installing a call device in advance, for example, inside the dwelling unit or building 201, to call the cargo receiving facility 210, and issuing transport instructions from that call device.

[0159] [3-6. Operational Flow of the Luggage Handling System] Next, the operation of the luggage transport system of this embodiment, configured as described above, will be explained.

[0160] First, the package P is placed in the receiving unit 220 by the delivery person D. At this time, a message is sent from the information terminals 66 and 67 for the delivery person D to the information terminals 64 and 67 for the user U indicating that the delivery of package P has been completed. As a result, the receiving equipment 210 enters a state of waiting for the user U to pick up package P.

[0161] When user U picks up the package P, first, user U sends an instruction to the package receiving equipment 210 to start transport via the first guidance transmitter 251 from the information terminals 64 and 65 for user U. Upon receiving the instruction, the receiving equipment 210 starts moving, with the operation control unit of the transporting mobile body 230 controlling the drive unit, and moves through the passage area 200a to its destination.

[0162] Upon arriving at the destination, the space in front of the back door 203, and when user U takes out the package P from the receiving section 220 of the receiving equipment 210, the package detection sensor stops detecting the package. As a result, the operation control unit of the transport mobile body 230 determines that the package P has been taken out of the receiving section 220. Subsequently, the receiving equipment 210 communicates with the second guidance transmitter 252 and moves to the waiting space 240. Upon arriving at the waiting space 240, the receiving equipment 210 enters a waiting state again within the waiting space 240.

[0163] The transport of cargo P is thus completed.

[0164] [2-8. Regarding the effects] This embodiment provides the following excellent effects. In other words, the transport mobile body 230 moves back and forth between the waiting space 240 and the destination (the space in front of the back door 203) where the luggage P is to be transported, following the guidance of the guidance means. As a result, the luggage P stored in the receiving section 220 can be reliably transported to the destination by the transport mobile body 230 on behalf of the user U. This means that even in situations such as when the user U's hands are full, or when they have to go up or down stairs to reach the destination, or when the distance from the receiving section 220 to the destination is long, the user U does not need to carry the luggage P stored in the receiving section 220 to the destination, thus reducing the effort required of the user U to carry the luggage P to the destination.

[0165] Furthermore, since the receiving section 220 and the transporting mobile body 230 are integrally formed, the transporting mobile body 230 can move the receiving section 220 containing the luggage P to the destination. This eliminates the need for the user U to carry the luggage P to the destination, thus reducing the effort required for the user U to carry the luggage P.

[0166] Furthermore, the cargo transport system of this embodiment, like the first embodiment described above, can contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality and to achieving the SDGs goals (especially Goal 11 and Goal 13). [Explanation of Symbols]

[0167] P Luggage U users D Delivery driver 1 user's home 10. Receiving facilities 11 cabinets 12 Transfer device 13a Inlet / Outlet 13b Launch Gate 13c Return Port 20 Receiving Section 21 Palettes 30 Transporting Mobile Unit 40 Waiting Area 50 Control Panel 50a Opening and closing door

Claims

1. The receiving area where luggage is stored, A transport mobile body configured to be autonomously operated and transporting the cargo stored in the cargo receiving section, The waiting space for the transportable mobile body, The transporter is equipped with a guidance means for guiding the transporter's mobile body to move back and forth between the waiting space and the destination where the cargo is to be transported. The receiving section has a transfer means for transferring the received cargo to the transportable mobile body. The aforementioned receiving area and waiting space are provided along the exterior wall of a multi-story building. The receiving section has a means for lifting and lowering goods to each floor of the building, A cargo transport system characterized in that the waiting spaces are located on each floor of the building, and the transportable mobile units are provided in the waiting spaces on each floor.

2. In the cargo transport system according to claim 1, The aforementioned induction means is A first guidance means for guiding the movement of the transportable mobile body from the waiting space to the destination, A cargo transport system characterized by having a second guidance means for guiding the transportable mobile body from the destination to the waiting space.

3. In the luggage transport system according to claim 2, The aforementioned first guidance means includes a portable information terminal owned and used by the user, The aforementioned portable information terminal and the aforementioned transport mobile device are connected to each other in a manner that enables communication. A luggage transport system characterized in that the transporting mobile body moves based on location information of the mobile information terminal transmitted from the mobile information terminal.

4. In the luggage transport system according to claim 2, The first guidance means is provided near the waiting space, The first guidance means and the transporting mobile body are connected to each other in a manner that allows them to communicate with one another. A cargo transport system characterized in that the transporting mobile body moves based on the location information of the destination transmitted from the first guidance means.

5. In the luggage transport system according to claim 2, The second guidance means is provided near the waiting space, The second guidance means and the transporting mobile body are connected to each other in a manner that allows them to communicate with one another. A cargo transport system characterized in that the transporting mobile body moves based on the location information of the waiting space transmitted from the second guidance means.

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