JP2774464B2 - Post foreign matter collection device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the burning of postal matter such as postcards and envelopes into which postal matter, such as tobacco and matches, and gum, etc., have been posted, other than postal matter input from the post entrance. More particularly, the present invention relates to a post foreign matter collecting device for preventing mischief for preventing contamination inside the post.

[0002]

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional post having a partially cut portion.

[0003] In the figure, a post body 1 is generally vertically long and substantially rectangular parallelepiped, and a column 2 is provided below the post body 1.
The height of the entrance 3 serving as a posting port formed in the post body 1 is set. A door 4 that can be opened and closed as a door is formed on one side surface of the post body 1. The door 4 is locked so that it can only be opened and closed by a dedicated person. A mail bag 5 is stored inside the post body 1. The entrance 3 and the mail bag 5 correspond one-to-one, and the entrance 3 and the mail bag 5 are one for the post body 1 and "inside Tokyo", "outside Tokyo" or "inside prefecture", " There are two for each "outside the prefecture".

[0004] Inside the post body 1 at the entrance 3, there is provided an anti-theft plate 6 for preventing postal items posted to the post body 1 from being taken out. The anti-theft plate 6 is pivotally supported on the upper inside of the post body 1 at the entrance 3.
The inside of the post body 1 of the entrance 3 is sealed by its own weight.

The mail bag 5 housed in the post body 1 is
It comprises a bag body 7 and a frame 8 disposed at the opening thereof. The frame 8 is provided inside the post body 1 on the side of the entrance 3 and on the opposite side of the entrance 3 in a mail bag receiving portion 9a, 9b. To put the mail bag 5 in and out of the post body 1,
The door 4 of the post body 1 is opened, and the frame 8 disposed in the opening of the bag body 7 is placed on the mail bag receiving portions 9a and 9b, and the mail bag receiving portions 9a and 9b slide on the frame 8. By doing so, storage and removal are performed.

[0006]

The conventional post falls into the mail bag 5 when foreign substances other than mail, for example, burning materials such as cigarettes and matches, and gums are thrown from the entrance 3 by mischief or the like. However, there is a possibility that postal items such as postcards and sealed letters in the mailbag 5 and the mailbag 5 itself may be burned or contaminated.

Therefore, the present invention can be easily arranged on an existing post, and even when burning materials such as cigarettes and matches other than mail, gums, and the like are thrown in from the entrance, It is an object of the present invention to provide a foreign matter collecting device for a post having a simple structure capable of removing burned materials, gums, and the like so that mails in a mail bag are not damaged.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a post foreign matter collecting apparatus which is located below an inside of a post insertion port and above a mail bag in a post, and is mailed from the post insertion port. Selecting means for selecting only an object and leading to the mail bag; foreign matter storing means for storing foreign matter excluding mail posted from the entrance selected by the selecting means in a storage box; A foreign matter collection device for a post, which is located on the opposite side of the entrance from the top and guides the mail posted from the entrance to a mail bag; The storage box of the foreign substance storage means, and on the upper surface of the storage box, a position close to the entrance is formed to be higher, and is formed lower as the distance from the entrance is reduced, and in a direction perpendicular to a long opening direction of the entrance, and Arranged at predetermined intervals And a plurality of wires were also
The posted object guide means is a plate that is arranged in a curved state, and a swingable regulating plate that reduces the kinetic energy when the one posted from the entrance collides and guides the mail to the mail bag. And a guide plate in a shape of a circle.

The foreign matter accommodating means of the foreign matter collecting apparatus for a post according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a guide plate for setting a position abutting on a frame forming the mail bag when the mail bag is stored at a fixed position.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the foreign matter accommodating means of the foreign matter collecting apparatus for a post includes an engaging portion which engages with a constituent member of the insertion port.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a post foreign matter collecting apparatus, wherein the regulating plate of the posted object guiding means is pivotally supported by a plate-like object of the posted object guiding means, and is swingable. It is bent in the shape of a letter.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the drawings, the same reference numerals and symbols as those in the conventional example denote the same or corresponding components as those in the conventional example, and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the inside of a post of a foreign matter collecting device for a post according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view from the inside of the post of the foreign substance receiving means of the foreign substance collecting device for a post according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is the outside of the post of the foreign substance receiving means of FIG. It is the perspective view seen from.

In the figure, an inlet 3 is provided above the post body 1. Inside the post body 1 at the entrance 3, an anti-theft plate 6 for preventing postal items posted to the post body 1 from being taken out is arranged. The anti-theft plate 6 is pivotally supported on the upper part of the inside of the post body 1 of the entrance 3 and seals the inside of the post body 1 of the entrance 3 by its own weight. The lower end 3a of the entrance 3 is bent in the shape of a letter "L" when viewed from the vertical cross section in the longitudinal direction. The edge of the sheet metal has been treated so as not to cause any injuries.

The mail bag 5 housed in the post body 1 is
It consists of a bag body 7 and a frame 8 disposed at the opening thereof, and the frame 8 is a mail bag receiving portion 9a on the side of the entrance 3 inside the post body 1.
And a mail bag receiving portion 9b disposed in parallel with the opposite side of the entrance 3
It is placed on. To put the mail bag 5 in and out of the post body 1, the door 4 of the post body 1 is opened, and the mail bag receiving portion 9a,
9b, the frame 8 disposed at the opening of the bag body 7 is placed,
By sliding the frame body 8 against the upper surfaces of the mail bag receiving portions 9a and 9b, storage and removal are performed. Mailing bag receiving sections 9a, 9
“b” is a rod having a substantially L-shaped end, and is firmly fixed to the inner surface of the post body 1 in parallel with each other.

The foreign-matter storing means 10 for storing foreign matter excluding postal matter posted from the entrance 3 in the present embodiment is configured as follows.

The storage box 11, which has a generally rectangular parallelepiped box including a ridge in the longitudinal direction and has an overall shape cut obliquely, specifically has a bottom portion 10a for storing foreign matters other than mail. The post body 1 has a rising back surface 10B parallel to the inner surface of the entrance 3 of the post body 1, and left and right side surfaces 10C and 10D. The storage box 11 of the present embodiment has excellent heat resistance because it may come into contact with combustibles such as tobacco for a long time, and uses a sheet metal such as stainless steel that can be welded. A hooking member 12 is firmly fixed to a rising back surface 10B of the storage box 11 in a plane parallel to the surface and has an end bent in a "reverse" shape when viewed from a vertical cross section in the longitudinal direction.
Are joined. Further, the hooking member 12 having the end 12a bent in the shape of “reverse” is further provided with the end 12a bent in the shape of “reverse” of the hooking member 12.
A movement restricting member 13 having a surface parallel to the surface and a surface maintaining a predetermined distance from an end thereof and having a substantially crank-shaped cross section in a direction perpendicular to its length direction is provided.

That is, between the end 12a of the hooking member 12 and the movement restraining member 13, the end 3a bent in a "L" shape below the entrance 3 is inserted from the lateral direction. Between the end 12a of the hooking member 12 and the movement restraining member 13,
The end 3a of the entrance 3 is clamped and does not come off easily. The end 12a of the hook member 12 and the movement restraining member 1
3 constitutes the engaging portion 14 of the present embodiment.

A positioning member 15 is firmly fixed on a rising rear surface 10B of the housing box 11 on a plane parallel to the plane and has an end formed perpendicular to the plane. The free end of the positioning member 15 is bent so that the inner surface of the post body 1 is not damaged. The positioning member 15 sets the rising back surface 10B of the storage box 11 to be a surface parallel to the inner surface of the post body 1, and positions the bottom portion 10a for storing foreign matter other than mail items so as to be vertically opened. Easily fall, and the antitheft plate 6
Is pressed to insert a hand so that even if an external force is applied to the housing box 11, the housing box 11 is not easily moved. The positioning member 15 that restricts the movement of the storage box 11 of this type constitutes a positioning unit 16 of the present embodiment.

The foreign matter accommodating means 10 for accommodating foreign matter excluding postal matter posted from the entrance 3 of the present embodiment includes the accommodation box 11, the end 12 a of the hooking member 12, and the movement restraining member 13.
And a positioning part 16 including a positioning member 15 for restraining the movement of the storage box 11.

At the lower part of the left side surface 10C of the storage box 11 of the foreign substance storage means 10 of the present embodiment, a plate-like guide plate 17 protruding below the storage box 11 is further provided. The guide plate 17 is located on the opposite side of the door 4 of the post body 1, and is bent between the end 12 a of the hooking member 12 and the movement restraining member 13 in a “L” shape below the entrance 3. The inserted end portion 3a is inserted from the lateral direction, and when the foreign matter accommodating means 10 is set at a predetermined arrangement position, the frame 8 of the mail bag 5 sliding on the upper surfaces of the mail bag receiving portions 9a and 9b. It is in the contact position. That is, the foreign substance is discarded from the storage box 11 of the foreign substance storage means 10, and the end 12a of the hooking member 12 and the movement restricting member 1
When the foreign matter accommodating means 10 is not moved to a predetermined position, a mail bag receiving part in the post body 1 is inserted. Part 9a,
The guide plate 17 is moved in contact with the frame 8 of the mail bag 5 by sliding the frame 8 of the mail bag 5 at the predetermined position by sliding the frame 8 of the mail bag 5 with respect to the upper surface of the mail bag 9b. The foreign object accommodating means 10 is guided to the position.

The storage box 11 of the present embodiment has excellent heat resistance because it may come into contact with combustibles such as tobacco for a long time, and is made of a sheet metal such as stainless steel which can be welded. A hooking member 12 is firmly fixed to a rising back surface 10B of the storage box 11 in a plane parallel to the surface and has an end bent in a "reverse" shape when viewed from a vertical cross section in the longitudinal direction. Are joined. Further, the hooking member 12 having the end 12a bent in the shape of “reverse” is further parallel to the surface of the end 12a bent in the shape of “reverse” of the hooking member 12. A movement restricting member 13 having a substantially vertical cross section in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal direction, which has a surface to be maintained and a surface for maintaining a predetermined distance from the end thereof, is provided.

At the opening of the storage box 11, as a selecting means 20 for selecting only the mail posted from the entrance 3 and guiding the mail to the mail bag, a wire 21 composed of a plurality of round bars (FIGS. 2, 3) The upper and lower ends thereof are joined by spot welding. This wire 21 is disposed at a predetermined interval, for example,
The interval is set to be about two to three with respect to the short side of the postcard. The wire 21 preferably has a diameter of about several mm. The wire 21 is placed on the upper surface of the storage box 11 for storing foreign matter at a position close to the entrance 3,
It is formed lower as it moves away from it. Specifically, a position close to the entrance 3 is set as a horizontal portion on the upper surface of the storage box 11 for storing foreign substances, and is set high. In addition, entrance 3
The inclined portion is formed so as to be downward in the range of 40 degrees to 60 degrees as the distance from the vehicle increases. That is, the wire 21 has a horizontal portion and an inclined portion formed at a ratio of 1: 3 when viewed in the horizontal direction.

Here, the plurality of wires 21 arranged at predetermined intervals on the upper surface of the housing box 11 for housing foreign matter are:
The present embodiment constitutes a selecting means 20 for selecting only the mails posted from the entrance 3 and guiding them to the mail bag 5.

Although the selecting means 20 of this embodiment is formed by a horizontal portion and an inclined portion, in the case of practicing the present invention, the selecting means 20 forms an arc or a quadratic curve. Is also good. In any case, it is necessary that the postcard, which is the lightest mail, has such an inclination that the postcard can fall freely.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing the object guide means 30 of the foreign matter collecting device for a post according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In FIGS. 1 and 4, a guide plate 35 made of a stainless steel plate material that can be welded has one end 31.
Is bent at a right angle so as to abut on the upper flat surface of the entrance 3 of the post body 1. The other end 32 is 9
It is repeatedly bent at an acute angle of 0 ° or less, and abuts on the plane opposite to the entrance 3 of the post body 1, and the tip of the end 32 abuts on the mail bag receiving portion 9 b in the post body 1, and moves downward. Is restrained from moving. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the guide plate 35 is disposed in the post main body 1 by bending a flat plate, and the end of the end portion 32 is made to be a mail bag in the post main body 1 by its elastic force. The receiving part 9b is pressed. The end portion 32 repeatedly bent at an acute angle, when bent at an obtuse angle exceeding 90 degrees, or when bent into a crank shape of about 90 degrees, as shown in FIG. Objects may be pinched. In order to avoid this, the inside of the curved guide plate 35 is located below. An auxiliary member 33 is disposed on the inner surface of the post body 1 between the end 31 and the end 32 of the guide plate 35. One end of the auxiliary member 33 is fixed to the guide plate 35, and the other end is in contact with the inner surface of the post body 1 on the opposite side of the entrance 3. The auxiliary member 33 is a rod-shaped member from the insertion port 3 of the post body 1 with respect to the guide plate 35, and is reinforced so that the curved state does not easily change even when an external force is applied.

The end portions 31 and 32 of the guide plate 35
On the mail bag 5 side of the post body 1 between them, a regulating plate 34 having a wider width than the entrance 3 for colliding with the one posted from the entrance 3 and reducing the kinetic energy is arranged. The regulating plate 34 is connected to the guide plate 35 by a hinge, and is suspended substantially vertically by its own weight. At the hinge portion, a forward rotation is regulated by a stopper 36 that regulates the forward rotation. The lower end, which is the free end of the regulating plate 34, is curved inward, is located at the inclined portion of the wire 21, and forms a gap with the inclined portion. The restricting plate 34 is provided at a location not affected by the rotation of the anti-theft plate 6.
Therefore, the post body 1
When it receives kinetic energy of a predetermined mass or more directed inward, it can easily rotate and be guided into the mail bag 5. Further, in the case of a material having a predetermined mass or less, for example, in a postcard, a letter, or the like, a gap is formed between the regulating plate 34 and the wire 21. It can be slightly opened (rotated) and guided into the mail bag 5. And, even if a tobacco or the like is thrown in with the anti-theft plate 6 opened, the regulating plate 34 does not easily rotate due to its mass and cannot pass through the lower gap. Multiple wires 2 arranged
1 and is stored in the storage box 11 for storing foreign matter.

Here, the post 3 is located on the opposite side of the entrance 3 from the top of the entrance 3 of the post body 1 of the present embodiment.
Guide means 30 for guiding postal items posted to the mail bag
A guide plate 35 having an end portion 31 and an end portion 32; an auxiliary member 33 disposed on a surface of the guide plate 35 on the side of the post body 1 between the end portion 31 and the end portion 32; And a restricting plate 34 having a width wider than that of the entrance 3 for reducing the kinetic energy.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part of a foreign matter collecting device for a post according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a main part of a foreign matter collecting device for a post according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a side view. In the drawings, the same reference numerals and symbols as those of the first embodiment denote the same or corresponding components as those of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, the upper surface of a frame 40 made of predetermined four plate members is fixed to and integrated with a guide plate 35 of the object guide means 30. An opening 42 is formed on one side of the lower portion of the frame body 40. The opening 42 has a bottom surface of the frame 4
0 is formed of the same plate material, and the entrance 3 side is formed of a wide plate material to form the rising back surface 43.
The rising front 44 is formed of a narrow plate on the surface facing the rising edge 44. As in the first embodiment, a plurality of wires 21 are arranged at predetermined intervals at the upper ends of the rising back surface 43 and the rising front surface 44, and are posted from the entrance 3 of the present embodiment. Selecting means 2 for selecting only the postal matter which has been sent and leading to the mail bag 5
0. An accommodation box 41 is provided in an opening 42 formed in the lower part of the selection means 20. The storage box 41 is a drawer that can be inserted and removed from one side surface of the frame body 40, accommodates foreign matter in a mounted state, and is pulled out to take out the foreign matter as needed.

Further, the frame 40 is provided with a regulating plate 34 having a width wider than that of the entrance 3 which collides with the one posted from the entrance 3 and reduces kinetic energy. The regulating plate 34 is connected to the frame 40 by a hinge, and is suspended substantially vertically by its own weight. The regulating plate 34
Is a free end of the wire 2
It is located at one inclined portion, and a gap is formed with the inclined portion. The restricting plate 34 is provided at a location not affected by the rotation of the anti-theft plate 6.

The foreign matter collecting device for a post according to this embodiment is located below the inside of the entrance 3 of the post main body 1 and above the mail bag 5 in the post main body 3, and is mailed from the entrance 3. Selection means 20 for selecting only the object and leading to the mail bag 5
And a foreign substance storage means including a storage box 41 for storing foreign substances excluding mails posted from the entrance 3 selected by the selection means 20, and the opposite of the entrance 3 from above the entrance 3 of the post body 1. And mail guide means 30 for guiding mail posted from the entrance 3 to the mail bag 5.

The post-use foreign matter collecting apparatus according to the second embodiment having the above-described structure is used as follows.

With the end portion 12a of the hook member 12 and the end portion 3a bent in the shape of a letter "L" at the lower portion of the entrance 3 hooked, the end portion 31 of the guide plate 35 is attached to the inside of the post body 1. Make contact with the upper end. Thereafter, the end 32 of the guide plate 35 is brought into contact with the upper surface of the mail bag receiving portion 9b in the post body 1. Thereby, it is used similarly to the foreign matter collecting device for post of the first embodiment.

As described above, the foreign matter collecting device for a post according to the present embodiment is located below the inside of the entrance 3 of the post main body 1 and above the mail bag 5 in the post main body 1.
Comprising a selecting means 20 for selecting only the postal matter posted from the group and guiding it to the mail bag, and a foreign matter accommodating means 10 for containing foreign matter excluding the postal matter posted from the entrance 3 selected by the selecting means 20. This can be regarded as the embodiment of claim 1.

Therefore, the mails posted to the post are guided to the mail bag 5 by the selection means 20, and those other than the mails posted from the entrance 3 are foreign materials made of a fire-resistant material such as stainless steel. Since the cigarette is thrown into the foreign matter accommodating means 10 even when thrown in the cigarette lit by the accommodating means 10, the mailbag 5 and the mail in the mailbag 5 are not burned or stained.

In particular, the selection means 20 for selecting only the postal matter posted from the entrance 3 and leading it to the mail bag is provided below the inside of the entrance 3 of the post body 1 and in the mail bag 5 in the post body 1.
And the foreign matter except the mail posted from the entrance 3 selected by the selecting means 20 is accommodated in the foreign matter accommodating means 10. 1 is separated into mail and other foreign matters, and does not use other energy. Therefore, stable operation can be expected.

The foreign matter collecting device for a post according to the present embodiment is located below the inside of the entrance 3 of the post body 1 and above the mail bag 5 in the post body 1, and is posted from the entrance 3. Selection means 20 for selecting only postal items that have been sent and leading them to a mail bag.
And foreign matter storage means 10 for storing foreign matter excluding postal matter posted from the entrance 3 selected by the selection means 20, and located on the opposite side of the entrance 3 from above the entrance 3 of the post body 1, It is provided with mailed article guide means 30 for guiding mails posted from the entrance 3 to the mail bag 5, and this can be the embodiment of claim 2.

Therefore, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, the mail posted from the entrance 3 by the post guide means 30 located above the entrance 3 of the post body 1 and on the opposite side of the entrance 3. Since the article is guided to the mail bag 5, even if the mail is properly guided to the mail bag 5 and the mailing speed of the mail posted in the post body 1 decreases, the mail may be unexpectedly placed in the post body 1. There is no catch.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a post foreign matter collecting apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a post of the post foreign matter collecting apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view from the inside. In the drawings, the same reference numerals and symbols as those in the above-described embodiment denote the same or corresponding components as those in the above-described embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated. In particular, in the description of the present embodiment, the signs of “A” and “B” are given to the two entrances, and those with the sign of “A” are indicated by the corresponding “B”. It means that there is a component to which the reference numeral is attached.

In the figure, two inlets 3A and 3B are arranged in parallel on the upper part of the post body 1 below the eaves 1a. Inside the post body 1 of the entrance 3A, 3B,
An anti-theft plate 6A is provided for preventing postal items posted to the post body 1 from being taken out. The anti-theft plate 6A is pivotally supported on the upper inside of the post body 1 at the entrance 3A, and seals the inside of the post body 1 at the entrance 3A by its own weight. The lower end 3aA of the entrance 3A is bent into a mountain shape when viewed from a vertical cross section in the longitudinal direction,
Even when the anti-theft plate 6A is pressed and a hand is inserted, the processing is performed so that no injury is caused at the edge of the sheet metal of the entrance 3aA.

Further, the insertion guides 3A1 are fixed to both sides of each of the entrances 3A and 3B, which have the adjacent entrances 3A and 3B as independent entrances. A guide guide 61A that assists from the side and the upper surface is supported on the same axis as the anti-theft plate 6A.

The entrance 3 accommodated in the post body 1
Mailbags 5A and 5B corresponding to A and 3B are composed of a bag body and frames 8A and 8B disposed at the openings thereof.
Reference numeral 8B denotes a mailbag attachment aid provided on the mailbag receiving portions 9aA and 9aB on both sides of the entrances 3A and 3B inside the post body 1 and the mailbag receiving portion 62 located on the lower portion of the entrances 3A and 3B. 50B, 50C mail bag receiving parts 50a, 50b
Mailbag receiving part 50f located at the lower part of the entrance 3A, 3B side
It is placed on. This mail bag attachment aid 50A, 50
B, 50C have U-shaped bent portions 50d, 50e,
It has a substantially U-shape having 50 g. The U-shaped bent portions 50d, 50e and 50g are provided in the existing mail bag receiving portions 9aA and 9a.
B, mail bag receiving part 62 located at the lower part of the entrance 3A, 3B side
, And the state is screwed with thumb screws 51A, 51B, 51C. In this state, the mail bag attachment aids 50A, 50
B, 50C mail bag receiving parts 50a, 50b and entrances 3A, 3
The mail bag receiving portion 50f located at the lower part on the B side is the post body 1
Protrude inside.

Therefore, the mail bag 5 for the post body 1
A and 5B are opened and closed by opening the rear door of the post body 1 to the mail bag receiving portions 50a and 50b of the mail bag mounting aids 50A, 50B and 50C and the mail bag receiving portion 50f located at the lower part of the entrances 3A and 3B. A frame 8A disposed at the opening of the bag body,
8B, the mail bag receiving portions 50a and 50b and the mail bag receiving portion 5
By sliding the frame bodies 8A and 8B with respect to the upper surface of 0f, storage and removal are performed. Mail bag receiving sections 50a, 50b
The mailbag receiving portion 50f is a rod material having an approximately L-shaped end, and is firmly fixed to the inner surface of the post body 1 and in parallel to each other.

The mail bag attachment aids 50A, 50B, 50
C is attached by using the existing mail bag receiving portions 9aA and 9aB and the mail bag receiving portion 62 located at the lower part of the entrances 3A and 3B side, and removing foreign matters other than mails posted from the entrances 3A and 3B. When it interferes with the foreign matter accommodating means 100 to be accommodated, it is moved downward to the extent that there is no mutual interference in order to avoid the interference.

[0049] Foreign substance storage means 100 for storing foreign substances other than mails posted from entrances 3A and 3B of the present embodiment.
Is basically the same as the first embodiment, and is configured as follows.

The storage box 110 having the entire shape including the ridges in the longitudinal direction of the box having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and cut obliquely has a bottom portion 100a for storing foreign matters other than mail items. , The rising back 100B parallel to the inner surfaces of the entrances 3A, 3B of the post body 1, and the left and right sides 100C, 1 on both sides.
00D. The storage box 110 of the present embodiment
Because there is a possibility of contact with burning materials such as tobacco for a long time,
It is excellent in heat resistance and uses a weldable sheet metal such as stainless steel. A hook member having an end 120a firmly fixed to a rising rear surface 100B of the storage box 110 in a plane parallel to the plane and bent in a "reverse U" shape as viewed from a vertical cross section in the longitudinal direction. 120 are joined.
Further, the hooking member 120 having the end 120a bent in the shape of the “reverse U” is further provided with the hooking member 120.
A receiving portion 65a having a surface parallel to the surface of the end portion 120a bent in a "reverse U" shape, and a mounting surface 65b maintaining a predetermined distance from the end portion 120a. Mounting auxiliary member 65 whose cross section in the direction perpendicular to the direction is substantially concave
Are arranged. Mounting surface 65b of mounting auxiliary member 65
Is screwed to a mounting auxiliary nut 66 mounted on the post body 1 with a thumb screw 66a.

That is, the end 120a of the hooking member 120 is
Receiving part 65 of mounting auxiliary member 65 fixed to post body 1
a, and is fitted to the receiving portion 65a of the mounting auxiliary member 65 at the end 120a of the hooking member 120 so as not to easily come off. The end portion 120a of the hook member 120 and the receiving portion 65a of the attachment assisting member 65 are formed by the engaging portion 1 of the present embodiment.
40. The rising back 100B of the storage box 110 is
It is fixed on the surface of the receiving portion 65a of the mounting auxiliary member 65 parallel to that surface, and is screwed as necessary.

The connection between the rising rear surface 100B of the storage box 110 and the surface of the receiving portion 65a of the mounting auxiliary member 65 parallel to the surface is such that the storage box 110 for storing foreign matter other than mail is opened vertically. , So that even if an object falls easily, or if the anti-theft plate 6A is pressed to insert a hand and an external force is applied to the storage box 110, the storage box 110 is not easily moved.

The foreign substance storage means 100 for storing foreign substances excluding mails posted from the entrances 3A and 3B of the present embodiment.
Is constituted by the accommodation box 110, the end 120 a of the hooking member 120, and the mounting auxiliary member 65.

The opening of the storage box 110 is
A wire made of a plurality of round rods as selection means 20 formed to have a length equal to or greater than the length of the entrance 3A and the entrance 3B, which selects only mail items posted from A and 3B and guides them to the mail bag. 21 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) is joined at its upper and lower ends by spot welding. The wire 21 is formed on the upper surface of the storage box 110 for storing foreign matter, at a position near the entrances 3A and 3B, and becomes lower as the distance from the entrances 3A and 3B increases.

Here, a plurality of wires 21 arranged at predetermined intervals on the upper surface of the housing box 110 for housing foreign matter.
Constitutes a selection means 20 for selecting only mails posted from the entrances 3A and 3B of the present embodiment and guiding them to the mail bags 5A and 5B.

Although the selecting means 20 of the present embodiment is formed by a horizontal portion and an inclined portion, in the case of practicing the present invention, the selecting means 20 forms an arc or a quadratic curve. Is also good. In any case, it is necessary that the postcard, which is the lightest mail, has such an inclination that the postcard can fall freely.

The mailed article guide means 70 of this embodiment is configured as follows.

The guide plate 75 made of a stainless steel plate material that can be welded has one end 71 bent at a right angle so as to abut on the upper plane of the entrances 3A and 3B of the post body 1. Although the other end is not shown, the end 7
1 and is disposed at the top of the post body 1. Therefore, a required number of auxiliary members 73a and 73b are provided between the post body 1 and the guide plate 75. The auxiliary guide plate 7 is provided at the center of the guide plate 75.
7 are joined, and abut against a flat surface opposite to the entrances 3A and 3B, and furthermore, the end abuts on a door upper position (not shown) in the post body 1 to restrict downward movement. doing.

That is, the guide plate 75 is disposed in the post main body 1 by bending a flat plate-like one in the same manner as in the case of FIG. 4, and is mounted by its elastic force. At this time, one end of the necessary number of auxiliary members 73a and 73b is fixed to the curved guide plate 75 and the auxiliary guide plate 77, and the other ends are in contact with the inner surface of the post body 1. Then, the auxiliary member 73
Numerals a and 73b reinforce the guide plate 75 from the insertion openings 3A and 3B of the post body 1 so that the curved state does not easily change even when an external force is applied.

In the vicinity of the connecting portion of the guide plate 75 to the auxiliary guide plate 77, the entrances 3A, 3B which collide with those posted from the entrances 3A, 3B to reduce kinetic energy.
B having a width wider than B and bent in a substantially rectangular shape
A, 34B are provided. The regulating plates 34A and 34B are connected to the guide plate 35 by a hinge, and the lower end thereof is suspended substantially vertically by its own weight. In the hinge portion, the rotation in the forward direction is performed by the guides 61A, 61A.
It is regulated by the end of 1B. The regulating plates 34A, 3
The lower end, which is the free end of 4B, is located at the opening of the storage box 110 which is curved inward and has an overall shape cut obliquely of the foreign substance storage means 100. This restriction plate 34A,
34B is interfered by the guides 61A and 61B at the steady position, and the free ends of the regulating plates 34A and 34B
It does not rotate to the A, 3B side.

The anti-theft plate 6A is rotated by mail posted from the entrances 3A, 3B of the post body 1, and the guides 61A, 6A at a steady position are dependent on the amount of rotation.
1B are simultaneously rotated. The guides 61A and 61B rotate independently depending on the size of the mail to be posted.
It rotates until it comes into contact with the stopper 76. Regulating plate 34A,
When the guide 34B rotates toward the entrances 3A and 3B, the guide 34A comes into contact with the free ends of the guides 61A and 61B to restrict the rotation.
Conversely, when the restricting plates 34A, 34B are turned to the opposite sides of the entrances 3A, 3B, they are bent in a substantially rectangular shape, so that the opening can be enlarged.

Therefore, the entrance 3A of the post body 1
When the kinetic energy of a predetermined mass or more directed inward of the post body 1 is received from the 3B, the antitheft plate 6A and the regulating plate
A and 34B can be easily rotated and guided into mailbags 5A and 5B. In addition, in the case of a material having a predetermined mass or less, for example, a postcard, a letter, or the like, the lower ends, which are the free ends of the regulating plates 34A and 34B, can be slightly opened (rotated) and guided into the mailbags 5A and 5B. And the regulation plates 34A and 34B
Even if a tobacco or the like is thrown in with the anti-theft plate 6A open, it does not rotate easily due to its mass, and
Since it cannot pass through the lower gap, it passes through the selection means 20 including a plurality of wires 21 formed and arranged at predetermined intervals, and is stored in the storage box 110 for storing foreign matter.

Here, the postal matter which is located on the opposite side of the entrances 3A, 3B from the upper part of the entrances 3A, 3B of the post body 1 of the present embodiment, and which is posted from the entrances 3A, 3B, is sent to the mail bag 5A, The article guide means 70 leading to 5B is a guide plate 75
And the auxiliary guide plate 77 connected to the guide plate 75 and the necessary number of auxiliary members 73a and 73b collide with those posted from the entrances 3A and 3B, and are wider than the entrances 3A and 3B for reducing kinetic energy. Regulating plate 34A having a width,
34B, which constitutes the first embodiment of the present invention.

The selection means 20 of the above embodiment is formed on the upper surface of the storage box 11 for storing foreign matter, in such a manner that the position near the entrance 3 is higher and the lower the distance from the entrance 3, the lower the entrance 3 is.
In this embodiment, a plurality of wires 21 are arranged at a predetermined interval at right angles to the direction described above.

Therefore, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, what is posted from the entrance 3 moves on a plurality of wires 21 formed lower as the distance from the entrance 3 increases. In addition, it is possible to distinguish between a postal matter such as a letter and a foreign substance other than the postal matter, and it is possible to increase the reliability of selectively distinguishing the postal matter. Further, the selecting means 20 having a simple structure and high reliability can be obtained.

The foreign matter accommodating means 10 of the above-described embodiment includes a guide plate 17 having a fixed position at which the foreign matter accommodating portion 10 comes into contact with the frame 8 forming the mail bag 5 when the mail bag 5 is stored. Fourth embodiment can be adopted.

Therefore, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, foreign substances are discarded from the storage box 11 of the foreign substance storage means 10, and the insertion port 3 is again inserted between the end 12 a of the hooking member 12 and the movement restricting member 13. End 3 bent in the shape of "Le" at the bottom
is inserted, and when the foreign object accommodating means 10 has not moved to the predetermined position, the frame 8 of the mail bag 5 is slid on the upper surface of the mail bag receiving portions 9a and 9b in the post body 1, and The guide plate 17 moves in a state of contact with the frame 8 of the mail bag 5 and guides the foreign matter accommodating means 10 to a predetermined fixed position. The setting error of the means 10 is eliminated.

The foreign matter accommodating means 10, 10 of the above embodiment
0 is provided with engaging portions 14 and 140 which engage with constituent members of the inlets 3 and 3A and 3B.
Embodiment can be adopted.

Therefore, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, mounting is possible by merely engaging the structural members of the insertion ports 3, 3A, 3B, and there is no need to use screwing or other fixing means. .

The foreign matter accommodating means 10 of the above embodiment comprises an engaging portion 14 for engaging with a component of the insertion port 3 and a positioning portion 16 for positioning the same. Embodiments can be used.

Therefore, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, attachment becomes possible only by engaging with the constituent members of the insertion port 3, and the position of the storage box 11 of the foreign substance storage means 10 is set to a desired position. can do. Therefore, it is not necessary to use screwing or other fastening means.

The mailed object guide means 30, 7 of the above embodiment
Numeral 0 is a plate-like material having a high elasticity, and has guide plates 35 and 75 which are disposed so as to be bent from the upper portions of the entrances 3, 3A, 3B of the post body 1 to the opposite sides of the entrances 3, 3A, 3B. This can be regarded as the embodiment of claim 7. Therefore, the article guide means 30, 70 can be mounted without using any special mounting tool.

The mailed object guide means 30, 7 of the above embodiment
0 is the entrance 3,3A, 3B which collides with the one posted from the entrance 3,3A, 3B and reduces the kinetic energy.
It is provided with regulating plates 34, 34A, 34B having a wider width, and this can be used as an embodiment of claim 8.

Therefore, the entrances 3, 3A, 3A, 5A, 5B are located on the mail bag 5, 5A, 5B side of the post body 1 of the guide plates 35, 75.
Since the restricting plates 34, 34A, 34B having a wider width than the inlets 3, 3A, 3B which collide with the ones posted from 3B and reduce the kinetic energy are arranged, the inlets 3, 3 of the post body 1 are provided. When it receives kinetic energy of a predetermined mass or more from 3A, 3B toward the inside of the post main body 1, it rotates easily and can be guided into the mailbags 5, 5A, 5B.
In particular, a light postal matter such as a postcard posted from the entrances 3, 3A, 3B hits the regulating plates 34, 34A, 34B, passes over the selection means 20, and falls into the mail bags 5, 5A, 5B. For heavy mail, the control plates 34, 34A, 34B
Is warped backward and falls into the mailbags 5, 5A, 5B. The small foreign matter falls to the storage boxes 11 and 110 through the selection means 20. In addition, foreign matter thrown from the entrances 3, 3A, 3B hits the regulating plates 34, 34A, 34B and falls through the selection means 20 to the storage boxes 11, 110. Since the foreign matter is collected and does not fall into the mailbags 5, 5A, 5B, the mails and the mailbags in the mailbags 5, 5A, 5B can be protected from burning and contamination.

The object guide means 30, 7 of the above embodiment.
No. 0 regulating plate 34, 34A, 34B
It is pivotally supported by a plate-like material 0, 70 so as to be swingable, and this can be the embodiment of claim 9.

In the case of a material having a predetermined mass or less, such as a postcard or a letter, a gap is formed between the regulating plates 34, 34A, 34B and the wire 21. , 34A, 34B can be guided into the mailbags 5, 5A, 5B by slightly opening (rotating) the lower ends which are free ends. Further, the regulating plates 34, 34A, 34B
Even if a tobacco or the like is thrown in with the anti-theft plates 6, 6A, 6B open, it cannot be easily rotated due to its mass and cannot pass through the lower gap. The foreign matter accommodating means 10 and 100 can be reliably accommodated by the selecting means 20 including the plurality of wires 21 provided.

The regulating plates 34A and 34B of the object guide means 70 of the above embodiment are supported by the plate-like object of the object guide means 70 so as to be swingable, and have a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the side. It is bent, and this can be regarded as the embodiment of claim 10.

Therefore, when the restricting plates 34A, 34B are turned to the opposite sides of the entrances 3A, 3B, the restricting plates 34A, 34B are bent in a substantially rectangular shape, so that the opening can be enlarged. Foreign matter can be guided from the free ends of the regulating plates 34A, 34B to the foreign matter accommodating means 10, 100. Also,
Dimensional errors can be absorbed by the degree of bending.

The mail bag in the post of the above embodiment is attached to the mail bag receiving portion 5 by the mail bag attachment aids 50A, 50B, 50C.
The mail bag receiving portion 50f, which is located at the lower part of the side of the entrances 3A and 3B, is moved downward, and this can be regarded as the embodiment of the eleventh aspect.

Therefore, even if the standard of the post body 1 is changed, or if the existing post body 1 is a conventional one, the attachment of the foreign matter accommodating means 100 becomes easy.

The foreign matter accommodating means comprising the accommodating box 41 of the second embodiment and the article guide means 30 are integrated with each other, and this is referred to as the twelfth embodiment. Can be. Therefore, since both are integrated, management is easy, and when it is attached,
Foreign matter storage means comprising a storage box 41 and a posted object guide means 30
No stable movement can be expected because no relative movement occurs.

The integrated storage box 41 of the above embodiment
The foreign matter accommodating means and the article guide means 30 are provided with an accommodating box 41 serving as a drawer for accommodating foreign matter, and this can be the embodiment of claim 13. Therefore, the drawer is in the mounted state in which the drawer is housed, and can be handled in the same manner as a drawer with a personality, so that there is no mistake in management.

In each of the above embodiments,
The operating areas of the regulating plate 34 and the anti-theft plate 6 of the post body 1
It is necessary to set so as not to interfere with each other. Control plate 3
The gap between the wire 4 and the wire 21 needs to be at least as large as the number of postcards. For example, a light postcard or the like may be caught between the lower part of the regulating plate 34 and the selecting means 20 when there is no gap, and may not fall into the mail bag 5. Also, if the gap is too large, there is a risk that matches, cigarettes, and garbage will pass through.

In each of the above embodiments, stainless steel is selected as the material of all the components, but the present invention is not limited to this. Heat resistance, corrosion resistance,
What is necessary is just to determine in consideration of weldability, workability, cost, etc.

In each of the above embodiments, the width of the regulating plate 34 is slightly longer than the width of the entrance 3, but is not limited to this. When the regulating plate 34 is provided on the post main body 1, it is preferable that there is no gap between both sides of the post main body 1.

In each of the above embodiments, the housing box 1 does not hit the base member 58 in the installed state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The side surface of the storage box may be extended downward so as to abut on the base member to increase the height. If the side of the storage box hits the base member 58,
When the mail bag is put in and taken out, the side surface of the housing box is pushed by the base member 58 and the foreign matter collecting means also moves, so that the guide plate 2 serving as the role becomes unnecessary.

In each of the above embodiments, the interval between the wires 21 of the selection means 20 may be set on the safe side, assuming that the worst conditions are overlapped when mail is posted.

In each of the above embodiments, the selection means 20 is a stainless steel wire 21 having a horizontal portion and an inclined portion.
It is not limited to this. For example, the inclined portion may not be straight, but may be outwardly curved. Alternatively, the period may be adjusted for every other wavy wire material, and the adjacent ones may have different periods. The selection means 20 can be arbitrarily determined by selecting materials and shapes.

In each of the above embodiments, the wire 21 of the selection means 20 is welded to the inner surface of the storage box 11, but the invention is not limited to this. The outer surface of the storage box 11 may be welded. In terms of workability, it is easier than welding to the inner surface.
In addition, the mail that has slipped down the inclined portion does not get caught on the back of the storage box 11.

In each of the above embodiments, the positioning member 15
Was made of metal, but is not limited to this. Hard rubber or resin may be used as long as only inclination can be prevented.

In each of the above embodiments, the engaging portion 14 and the positioning member 15 are independent components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured by bending a single sheet metal. Good.

[0092]

As described above, the foreign matter collecting apparatus for a post according to the first aspect of the present invention can be mailed from the entrance by the selection means positioned below the inside of the entrance of the post and above the mail bag in the post. Only the selected postal matter is selected and guided to the mail bag, and foreign matters other than the postal matter posted from the entrance selected by the selection means are accommodated by the foreign matter accommodation means. In addition, the mail posted from the entrance is guided to a mail bag by a post guide means located on the opposite side of the entrance from above the entrance of the post. Therefore, the foreign matter does not fall into the mail bag by containing the selected foreign matter without falling into the mail bag without falling into the mail bag, so that the mail in the mail bag and the mail bag itself can be protected from burning and contamination. In addition, since the mail posted from the entrance is guided to the mail bag by the mail guide means, even if the mailing speed of the mail posted to the mail bag and mailed in the post body decreases, the post Mail does not get caught in unexpected places in the body.

Further, the selecting means is formed on the upper surface of the accommodation box of the foreign substance accommodating means at a position close to the entrance and lower as the distance from the entrance is increased, and is predetermined at a right angle to the direction of the entrance. A plurality of wires are arranged at intervals of, and mail moves over the wire, foreign matter falls between the wires,
Since it is accommodated in the foreign matter accommodating means, what is posted from the entrance, moves on a plurality of wires formed lower as it moves away from the entrance, and during the fall on the wire,
It is possible to distinguish postal matter such as postcards and letters from foreign matter other than postal matter, and it is possible to increase the reliability of selective distinction. Further, a highly reliable selecting means with a simple structure can be provided. In particular, at this time, since the distance from the entrance to the selection means is short, postcards such as postcards and letters are not changed in the approach route by airflow, so that the reliability of the selection means can be improved. And the reliability of the device is increased.

Further, the regulation plate of the mailed article guide means collides with the mailed article from the entrance and reduces kinetic energy, so that it is easy to distinguish between mail and foreign matter. In other words, in particular, light postal items such as postcards posted from the entrance will hit the regulating plate and pass over the selection means,
Fall into the mail bag. Heavy mail drops into the mail bag with the control plate warped backward. The small foreign matter falls into the storage box through the selection means. In addition, the foreign object thrown from the entrance hits the regulating plate and falls through the selection means into the storage box. Foreign matter is collected in the storage box and does not fall into the mail bag, so that the mail in the mail bag and the mail bag itself can be protected from burning and contamination.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the guide plate of the foreign substance accommodating means comes into contact with the frame forming the mail bag when the mail bag is stored, if the mail bag is stored in a predetermined position, the foreign material collection device will be described. The storage means is set in place. Therefore,
In addition to the effects of claim 1, when the foreign object is not moved to a predetermined position even after the foreign object is discarded from the storage box of the foreign object storage device and inserted again, the mail bag is moved to the post by a predetermined amount. By setting the mail bag at the position, the guide plate moves with the mail bag and guides the foreign matter accommodating means to a predetermined fixed position, so that even an unskilled person in charge of collection and delivery eliminates mistakes in setting the foreign matter accommodating means. Therefore, at the time of mail collection / delivery, the guide plate which moves the foreign substance storage means and the drawer in conjunction with the taking in and out of the mail bag prevents the foreign substance from being forgotten to be processed, and can return the foreign substance storage means and the drawer to the fixed position after the processing. .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the post foreign matter collecting apparatus, the foreign matter accommodating means includes an engaging member that engages with a component member of the insertion port.
In addition to the advantages described above, mounting can be achieved simply by engaging the component of the spigot, and there is no need to use a screw or other fastening means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the post foreign matter collecting apparatus, the regulating plate of the article guide means is pivotally supported by the plate-like article of the article guide means and is swingable. In addition to the effects described in any one of the first to third aspects, it is possible to respond arbitrarily according to the size of the mail, and it is easy to distinguish between the mail and tobacco, gum and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the inside of a post of a foreign matter collecting device for a post according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the foreign matter collecting unit of the post according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the inside of the post of the foreign matter accommodating means.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the foreign matter accommodating means of FIG. 1 as viewed from the outside of the post.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a post object guide means of the foreign matter collecting device for a post according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part of a foreign matter collecting device for a post according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a main part of a foreign matter collecting device for a post according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a foreign matter collecting device for a post according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view of a post foreign matter collecting apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the inside of the post.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional post having a partially cut portion.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Post main body 3 Inlet 5 Mail bag 6 Anti-theft plate 8 Frame 9a, 9b Mail bag receiving part 10 Foreign substance accommodation means 11 Storage box 12 Hook member 12a End part 13 Movement restriction member 16 Positioning part 17 Guide plate 20 Selection means 21 Wire rod 30 Mailed object guide means 34 Control plate 35 Guide plate 41 Storage box

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A selecting means which is located below the inside of a post entrance of a post and above a mail bag in a post, selects only mail items posted from the entrance and guides the mail to the mail bag, and the selection means. A foreign substance storage means for storing foreign substances other than mail items posted from the port selected by the means in a storage box, and located on the opposite side of the port from the upper part of the port of the post, from the port. In a foreign matter collection device for a post, comprising: a posted matter guiding means for guiding a posted mail to a mail bag, the selection means includes a storage box of the foreign matter storage means for storing foreign matter, and an upper surface of the storage box, A plurality of wire rods formed at a position close to the inlet port to be higher and lower as the distance from the inlet port becomes smaller, and in a direction perpendicular to a long opening direction of the inlet port, and arranged at a predetermined interval; , The posted object guiding means is An object posted from the entrance collides and has a swingable regulating plate for reducing kinetic energy, and a plate-like guide plate arranged in a curved state and guiding the mail to the mail bag. A foreign matter collection device for posts, characterized by the following. 2. The foreign matter for a post according to claim 1, wherein said foreign matter accommodating means includes a guide plate for setting a position in contact with a frame body forming the mail bag at a fixed position when the mail bag is stored. Collection device. 3. The foreign matter collecting device for a post according to claim 1, wherein the foreign matter accommodating means includes an engaging portion that engages with a constituent member of the insertion port. 4. The regulating plate of the article guide means is pivotally supported by the plate-like article of the article guide means, is swingable, and is bent in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the side. The foreign matter collecting device for a post according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: