Unmanned parcel storage apparatus capable of dynamically allocating storage space and method of using the same
US8919637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G2029/148
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An unmanned parcel storage apparatus capable of dynamically allocating storage spaces and a method of using the unmanned parcel storage. A storage method of the unmanned parcel storage apparatus determines a position and a size of a desired storage space to be allocated. Based on the determination result, a moving unit adds or removes a partition to create the desired storage space, and moves a delivery item to the created storage space for the storage purpose. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently use a space in a storage unit and thereby store more number of delivery items in the same storage unit. In addition, the moving unit processes the allocation of storage spaces, and delivery, loading and discharging of the delivery items, and therefore the user's convenience of use can be enhanced.
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