Locker with expandable capacity

Abstract

The purpose of this invention is to provide a locker with an expandable capacity, which in its normal state is in dimensions as a mailbox that can be installed on the exterior wall of the building, but which includes a retractable storage compartment (2), which allows for the storage of parcels in addition to letters. The locker contains body (1) equipped with storage compartment (2). Storage compartment (2) is positioned inside body (1) on sliding rails (5) and is movable out of the body (1) towards compartment door (3). Compartment door (3) also contains compartment door opening (6) for smaller shipments and compartment cover (4), which slips with it when you open storage compartment (2) and is positioned between body (1)and storage compartment (2) in the open position of storage compartment (2).

Description

[0001] Locker with expandable capacity

[0002] Technical field of the invention

[0003] The invention belongs to the technical field of outdoor locker construction. Specifically, it relates to an locker with expandable capacity for packages and letters, which is installed on the external wall of a building. It features a storage compartment inside the locker that opens outward, allowing the storage of letters and smaller packages.

[0004] Background of the invention

[0005] Currently, lockers for packages are commonly used for the delivery of goods. Package express services, delivered as close to the consumer as possible, are a convenient service that saves time and allows for package pickup at any time, especially when the locker is placed outdoors.

[0006] More and more homeowners are acquiring personal storage lockers, making package delivery services even more convenient and accessible for them. It is important that lockers have sufficient capacity. However, this creates a situation where the lockers are too large, take up too much space, and are not suitable for people who prefer minimalist home design.

[0007] A known solution is disclosed in document CN214649752U, which is a package box with anti-theft function and includes a storage opening, and taking-out sliding door. The front side of the parcel box's side wall is formed with a storage opening and an extraction opening. The assembly is connected to the side wall of the storage opening by a non-removable rotating connection via a pin shaft, allowing the storage opening to be opened and closed. The package box is simple in structure, the placing assembly cannot be detached after installation, and therefore parcels can be prevented from being taken out from the upper portion, and safety of the parcels in the parcel box is guaranteed.

[0008] The nearest solution is described in Estonian utility model EE01549U, which describes a storage locker that includes the locker body and several storage compartments within the body. The storage compartment contains a compartment body, a compartment door, and a water-blocking assembly. The water-blocking assembly is detachably connected to the compartment door and includes a guide plate that protrudes from the compartment door and is positioned sloped downward. The water-blocking assembly can be placed on the top storage compartment to prevent rainwater from dripping onto the lower compartment door, thus achieving better weather resistance for outdoor storage lockers.

[0009] However, the drawback of this solution is its large size, which does not allow for installation on an external wall. The design is also too bulky. This invention describes a locker with expandable capacity, which in its collapsed state is small in dimensions and volume but can be expanded through an outwardopening storage compartment that allows the storage of smaller and medium-sized packages.

[0010] Summary of the invention The objective of this invention is to provide locker with expandable capacity, which can be installed on the external wall of a building and, in its normal state, has dimensions similar to a mailbox, but includes a retractable storage compartment that allows for the storage of larger shipments in addition to letters.

[0011] Locker with expandable capacity includes a locker body, a storage compartment, and a compartment door. The storage compartment is mounted on sliding rails inside the locker body and can be moved outward towards the compartment door using the rails. The storage compartment includes a compartment cover, which slips with it when you open storage compartment and is positioned between body and storage compartment in the open position of storage compartment. The compartment door also includes a small opening for inserting smaller shipments and can be locked and opened with a code.

[0012] The storage compartment is installed on horizontally placed sliding rails at the bottom of the locker body, allowing the storage compartment to be moved out of the locker body. The courier, when delivering the shipment, opens the compartment door using a code, after which the compartment door opens and the storage compartment moves outward along the rails. The shipment is placed in the storage compartment, and the compartment door is closed. For smaller shipments, the storage compartment can be pushed back into the locker body, but for larger shipments, the compartment is left outside the locker. The compartment door automatically locks after closing, and it can be opened again with a code. After retrieving the shipment, the storage compartment is pushed back into the locker body along the rails, and the locker returns to its collapsed position until the next shipment arrives. List of Illustrations

[0013] The above-described and other features and advantages of the invention are further detailed below with reference to the appended drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments, where:

[0014] Figure 1 shows a general view of the expandable capacity storage locker in its collapsed state.

[0015] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the expandable capacity storage locker with the storage compartment open.

[0016] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the expandable capacity storage locker with both the storage compartment and the compartment door open. Embodiment

[0017] Figure 1 depicts a general view of the locker showing the expandable capacity locker in its collapsed state. The locker body 1 is small enough to be conveniently installed on the exterior fagade of a house.

[0018] Figure 2 shows the storage compartment 2 in a position where it has moved outward from the locker body 1 along the sliding rails 5, with the compartment door 3 closed.

[0019] The storage compartment includes the compartment door 3 and the compartment cover 4. The compartment cover 4 moves along with the storage compartment 2 and forms a weatherproof seal between the locker body 1 and the storage compartment 2 when the compartment is in an open position. This cover allows the storage compartment 2 to open beyond the depth of the compartment body 1 , providing additional capacity and weatherproof protection.

[0020] Figure 3 shows the storage compartment 2 in an open position with the compartment door 3 open. The compartment door 3 can be opened with a code, which can be entered directly into the device, via a mobile application, a web application, or a digital service provided by a partner. The compartment door 3 opens to the right via hinges. When the storage compartment 2 is open and the compartment door 3 is also open, shipments can be placed inside the storage compartment. The compartment door 3 also includes an opening 6 through which smaller shipments can be inserted without opening the compartment door 3.

[0021] Once a package is placed inside the storage compartment 2, the compartment door 3 must be closed, and it will automatically lock. If the shipment is small, the storage compartment can be pushed back inside the locker body 1. For larger shipments, the compartment remains outside the locker. The recipient opens the compartment door 3 with a code and, after removing the contents, pushes the storage compartment 2 back along the sliding rails 5 into the locker body 1 , and the locker returns to its collapsed position until the next shipment.

[0022] One embodiment includes a "press to open" mechanism for the compartment door, using a push-button or spring, slider, or magnet. The storage compartment moves out automatically when the door is opened.

[0023] The storage locker is mechanically attached to a vertical surface, such as a house wall, fence, or a specially designed installation element (post or additional base / wall). In one embodiment, the storage locker can be built flush with the external fagade of a building or integrated into a larger concrete fence post during construction.

[0024] The storage locker is preferably made of metal and painted. In one embodiment, different coatings can be used, such as the same coating as the fagade for the flush version. The opening can be used to insert letters, newspapers, and magazines. The compartment door may also have a key-lockable mechanism in one embodiment.

[0025] The dimensions of the storage locker in the closed position are preferably similar to those of a standard mailbox, i.e. , width 410 mm, height 475 mm, and depth 172 mm.

[0026] However, the invention is not limited to these dimensions, and the same technical solution can be applied to create lockers of larger sizes.

Claims

Claims1. The locker with expandable capacity, which includes the locker body (1), storage compartment (2), compartment door (3), and compartment door opening (6), characterized in that the storage compartment (2) is mounted on sliding rails (5) inside the locker body (1) and can be moved outward towards the compartment door (3), and the storage compartment (2) includes a compartment cover (4) that moves with the compartment and is positioned between the locker body (1) and the storage compartment (2) when open.

2. Locker with expandable capacity according to claim 1 , characterized in that the compartment door (3) being lockable and opened by code.

3. Locker with expandable capacity according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sliding rails (5) being horizontally mounted at the bottom of the locker body (1).

4. Locker with expandable capacity according to claim 1 , characterized in that the locker body (1) being made of metal and painted.

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