WO2000038106A9 - Delivery vault - Google Patents
Delivery vaultInfo
- Publication number
- WO2000038106A9 WO2000038106A9 PCT/US1999/030779 US9930779W WO0038106A9 WO 2000038106 A9 WO2000038106 A9 WO 2000038106A9 US 9930779 W US9930779 W US 9930779W WO 0038106 A9 WO0038106 A9 WO 0038106A9
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- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- receptacle
- loading door
- delivery
- lower portion
- main section
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00
- A47G29/14—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels
- A47G29/20—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles
- A47G29/22—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles having rotatable or reciprocable parts
Definitions
- This invention relates generally to the field of storage containers. More particularly, the invention is a receptacle for the secure delivery and temporary storage of small parcels and the like.
- the present invention provides a secure receptacle for receiving deliveries of mail and small packages.
- the invention comprises an enclosed receptacle structure; a loading door hingedly coupled to the receptacle structure, the loading door comprising a main section with an upper portion and a lower portion and a secondary section slidably coupled to the lower portion of the main section; and a linkage member having a first end pivotally coupled to the secondary section and a second end pivotally coupled to the receptacle structure such that the secondary section extends and retracts from the lower portion of the main section during operation of the loading door.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a delivery receptacle constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of a delivery receptacle similar to that shown in Figure 1.
- Figure 3 is a first perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 4 is a second perspective view of the delivery receptacle shown in Figure 3.
- Delivery receptacle 10 is in the form of a free-standing rectangular box-like structure.
- a loading door 12 is provided for receiving small packages and the like. Loading door 12 communicates with a first interior compartment as described below.
- a second loading door 14 may be provided for receiving normal mail deliveries, including letters, magazines and the like. If provided, loading door 14 communicates with a second compartment that is separate from the first compartment.
- Loading doors 12 and 14 may be located on different sides of receptacle 10 as shown or on the same side. If desired, either or both of doors 12 and 14 may have slots for deposit of flat articles.
- receptacle 10 may have its exterior surfaces covered with a decorative material, such as brick, marble, ceramic, etc.
- Receptacle 10 may include a lamp 16, which, together with a decorative covering, helps blend receptacle 10 into a residential setting.
- Receptacle 10 preferably includes indicia 18 to display the street address of the receptacle for the convenience of individuals making deliveries thereto.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of receptacle 10.
- loading doors 12 and 14 are located on the same side of the receptacle.
- the receptacle is preferably constructed entirely of steel. For maximum durability, stainless steel is preferred, although other steel alloys may be used with suitable corrosion protection. Other durable materials may also be used.
- the exterior surfaces of receptacle 10 may be covered with a decorative material, which may also be selected to enhance the durability of the receptacle.
- Door 12 has a main section 22 and a secondary section 24 that telescopes within the main section.
- the main section 22 comprises an upper portion 26, which is the only portion of door 22 that is visible from the exterior of the receptacle, and a lower portion 28.
- Door 12 pivots on a hinge 30 at the bottom of upper portion 26.
- a handle 32 is provided at the top of upper portion 26 for operating the loading door.
- a linkage member 34 is pivotally coupled at a first end to the secondary section 24 of the loading door. The opposite end of linkage member 34 is pivotally coupled to the interior wall of the receptacle. Although only one linkage member is shown in Figure 2, identical linkage members are preferably provided on each side of the loading door.
- secondary section 24 is extended outwardly by operation of linkage member 34. This provides a receiving shelf for delivery of a package and, more importantly, prevents an individual from reaching into compartment 21 when the loading door is open.
- the weight of the upper portion 26 is counterbalanced by the combined weight of secondary section 24 and lower portion 28 so that loading door 12 is biased toward the closed position.
- a bumper 36 is positioned opposite loading door 12 to help guide packages, particularly large packages, into compartment 21. When a package is deposited, it slides toward the back of the receptacle until a corner of it is in contact with bumper 36. As loading door 12 returns to the closed position, the package rotates about the corner resting on bumper 36 so that successively delivered packages are stacked as indicated in the drawing.
- the floor of compartment 21 is defined by deck plate 38, which is slightly inclined towards the front of the receptacle. This angle helps to stack successively delivered packages and also facilitates drainage in the event that liquid leaks from a delivered package.
- Deck plate 38 is preferably hinged at the front of the receptacle to provide access for mounting the receptacle structure to a suitable foundation.
- a pressure sensor 40 or similar means may be provided to indicate when a package has been delivered into the receptacle. Sensor 40 may activate a light or other signal means on the receptacle itself or may communicate with a remote indicator. Sensor 40 may be electrically coupled to circuitry that will automatically record the time and date of delivery.
- a second compartment 42 is optionally provided for receiving letters and other mail. Access to compartment 42 is provided through loading door 14. Compartment 42 is separated from compartment 21 by partition 44. Partition 44 may be perforated or fabricated of a screen material so that the interior of compartment 21 may be viewed through loading door 14. This is especially useful for determining if a package has been delivered into the receptacle if an indicator is not otherwise provided.
- receptacle 10 may be selected as a matter of convenience. Different sizes of receptacles may be offered, which may be selected based upon the space available at the installation site. In one embodiment, receptacle 10 has a width of approximately 20 inches, a depth of approximately 18 inches, and an overall height of approximately 47.5 inches. The opening for door 12 is approximately 19 inches wide by 12 inches high. In an embodiment where door 14 is located on the same side of receptacle 10 as door 12, the opening for door 14 is approximately 19 inches wide by 5 inches high.
- FIGS 3 and 4 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the invention designed for mounting in a wall of a building or other structure.
- Receptacle 50 has a loading door 52 that is substantially identical to loading door 12.
- a weather shroud 54 surrounds loading door 52, which are the only portions of receptacle 50 that would normally be visible when suitably mounted in a wall of a structure.
- Door 52 preferably includes a magnetic or friction catch to more securely retain it in a closed position so that household pets cannot escape through receptacle 50.
- the rear of receptacle 50 is open to facilitate removal of delivered packages.
- deck 56 of receptacle 50 is inclined toward the rear of the receptacle.
- indicia 60 are preferably provided on or adjacent to the receptacle loading door 12.
- Indicia 60 are preferably in the form of a bar code on a stainless steel plaque or other suitable durable material.
- Indicia 60 uniquely identify the delivery location of the receptacle and are machine readable by an optical scanner or equivalent means.
- Indicia 60 serve as an electronic "signature" of the intended recipient. When a delivery is made, the delivery person scans indicia 60 with a hand held device, which then maintains an electronic record of the delivery location.
- Indicia 60 may be advantageously used to provide remote notification that a delivery has occurred. It is common practice for delivery services to scan packages as they are delivered and to transmit delivery information to a central station. By also scanning indicia 60, the central station records can easily include identification of the delivery location. If the recipient has made suitable arrangements with the delivery service, the central station can then transmit a notification that delivery has been accomplished. Such notification may be made, for example, by transmitting a message to the recipient's paging receiver.
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