STRUCTURE FOR DELIVERIES AND/OR COLLECTIONS, IN PARTICULAR DOOR FOR

DELIVERIES AND/OR COLLECTIONS

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a structure for deliveries and/or collections.

In particular, the present invention relates to a structure for deliveries and/or collections that selectively allows access to a confined and secure space.

More in particular, the present invention relates to a door for deliveries and/or collections. Recently there has been great development in so-called e-commerce, which requires the delivery of goods to an address specified by the customer and the possible collection of the same in case of returns or shipments from customers to third parties. However, in consideration of the constantly decreasing presence of a concierge service in homes, the delivery or collection of goods becomes a critical aspect within the entire e-commerce chain. In this regard it should be noted that the oft-repeated inability of the courier to deliver or collect the goods, for example because the recipient is not at home, leads to a multiplication in transport trips. This multiplication obviously has very negative effects on urban traffic and therefore on environmental pollution.

Solutions are known such as delivery or collection points, managed by personnel or automatically. Couriers can deposit goods here and customers can pass to collect them. While appreciated, this solution is however not lacking drawbacks. Naturally the presence of staff at the delivery point ensures the proper functionality of the system, but at the same time implies additional costs. Automatic delivery points, which are not yet widespread in the area, can be full and therefore not allow the deposit of other goods. Furthermore, the customer must travel to the delivery point, and particularly when this is far from the customer's usual travel route, this implies an increase in traffic and pollution.

The object of the present invention is therefore to overcome the drawbacks highlighted above in relation to the known art.

In general, a task of the present invention is to provide a structure for deliveries and/or collections able to guarantee an autonomous and certain delivery and/or collection of goods addressed to or sent by a customer.

Another object is to increase the delivery and/or collection time window of a package without any interference, that is, without requiring the physical presence of the person who requested the delivery and/or collection;

In particular, a task of the present invention is to provide a door able to ensure an autonomous and certain reception of the goods addressed to a customer. Another task of the present invention is to predispose an automated delivery and/or collection system able to ensure a delivery of goods by a courier, an autonomous and certain reception of the goods by a customer or vice versa a delivery of goods by a customer, and a certain collection of the goods by a courier.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This object and these tasks are achieved by a structure for deliveries and/or collections, particularly a door adapted to be placed at the entrance of a house, in accordance with claim 1 .

This object and these tasks are also achieved by means of an automated delivery and/or collection system comprising the structure for deliveries and/or collections, in accordance with claim 14.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To better understand the invention and appreciate its advantages, some of its exemplary and non-limiting embodiments are described below, referring to the accompanying drawings, wherein a door is shown as a preferred embodiment of the structure for deliveries and/or collections of the invention:

- figure 1 is a front view of a door in accordance with the invention;

- figure 2 is a view of the section along the line ll-ll of figure 1 , wherein the door is in a first configuration;

- figure 3 is a section similar to that of figure 2, wherein the door is in a second configuration;

- figure 4 is a front view of a door in accordance with the invention;

- figure 5 is a view of the section along the line V-V of figure 4, wherein the door is in a first configuration;

- figure 6 is a section similar to that of figure 5, wherein the door is in a second configuration;

- figure 7 is a front view of a door in accordance with the invention;

- figure 8 is a view of the section along the line VIII-VIII of figure 7, wherein the door is in a first configuration;

- figure 9 is a section similar to that of figure 8, wherein the door is in a second configuration;

- figure 10 is a section similar to that of figure 8, wherein the door is in a third configuration;

- figure 1 1 is a section similar to that of figure 8, wherein the door is in a fourth configuration;

- figure 12 is a section similar to that of figure 8, wherein the door is in a fifth configuration;

- figure 13 is a front view of a door in accordance with the invention;

- figure 14 is a view of the section along the line XIV-XIV of figure 13, wherein the door is in a first configuration;

- figure 15 is a section similar to that of figure 14, wherein the door is in a second configuration;

- figure 16 is a front view of a door in accordance with the invention;

- figure 17 is a view of the section along the line XVII-XVII of figure 16, wherein the door is in a first configuration;

- figure 18 is a section similar to that of figure 17, wherein the door is in a second configuration;

- figure 19 is a front view of a door in accordance with the invention;

- figure 20 is a view of the section along the line XX-XX of figure 19, wherein the door is in a first configuration; and

- figure 21 is a section similar to that of figure 20, wherein the door is in a second configuration;

- figure 22 is a front view of a door in accordance with the invention;

- figure 23 is a view of the section along the line XXIII-XXIII of figure 22, wherein the door is in a first configuration; and

- figure 24 is a section similar to that of figure 23, wherein the door is in a second configuration;

- figure 25 schematically shows the door of the invention and a data processing unit to which it is coupled;

- figure 26 is a specific detail of figure 25;

- figure 27 schematically shows an automated delivery system comprising the door shown in the preceding figures;

- figure 28 schematically shows a front view of a door according to the invention;

- figure 29 schematically shows a view of the section along the line XXIX-XXIX of figure 28, wherein the door is in a first configuration;

- figure 30 schematically shows a section similar to that of figure 29, wherein the door is in a second configuration;

- figure 31 schematically shows a section along the line XXXI-XXXI of figure 29; and

- figure 32 schematically shows a section similar to that of figure 32, wherein the door is in a third configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention in a first aspect relates to a structure 50 for deliveries and/or collections.

Preferably, the structure is manned or unmanned.

According to the invention, the structure comprises a compartment 58 adapted to contain packages 60, wherein the compartment 58 extends prevalently on the internal side I of the structure 50.

The structure further comprises a hatch 62 adapted to allow the passage of packages into/out of the compartment 58, wherein the hatch 62:

- opens on the external side E of the structure 50;

- is adapted to pass from a closed position C to a completely open position A.

The structure further comprises a first locking assembly 64 adapted to lock and unlock selectively the hatch 62 in the closed position C.

According to the invention, the first locking assembly 64 is electronically controlled and lockable/unlockable according to a predefined access parameter IDP 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3.

Preferably, the structure of the invention, whether it be single or multiple, comprises, coupled to said compartment (58) one from among:

- a window;

- a fagade/surface equipped with windows;

- a wall inside or outside a house or a delivery/collection location;

- a gate, a fence or railing or outer limit of a house or garden of a condominium or independent house.

In a first embodiment the present invention relates to a door 50 adapted to be placed at the entrance of a house so as to define an internal side / and an external side E.

The door 50 comprises:

- a wing 52 adapted to allow the passage of people into/out of the house,

- a first hinge assembly 54 adapted to allow the rotation of the wing 52 between the closed position C and the completely open position A, and

- a second locking assembly 56 adapted to selectively lock and unlock the wing 52 in the closed position C.

As already mentioned with reference to the structure, the door 50 according to the invention comprises:

- the compartment 58 adapted to contain the packages 60, wherein when the wing 52 is in the closed position C the compartment 58 extends prevalently on the internal side / of the door 50;

- the hatch 62 adapted to allow the passage of the packages 60 into/out of the compartment 58, wherein the hatch 62:

- opens on the external side E of the door 50;

- is adapted to pass from a closed position c to a completely open position a;

- the first locking assembly 64 adapted to lock and unlock selectively the external hatch 62 in the closed position c, wherein the first locking assembly 64 is electronically controlled and lockable/unlockable as a function of the predefined access parameter IDP 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3.

The present invention in a second aspect relates to an automated delivery and/or collection system comprising:

an order receiving station 400 configured to:

receive a delivery and/or collection order Ord of an object O from an ordering subject U;

generate a delivery and/or collection identification parameter CIDP 1 ;CIDP_2;CIDP_3 as a function of the order Ord;

send the delivery and/or collection identification parameter CIDP 1 ;CIDP_2;CIDP_3 to the ordering subject U;

delivery means 500 configured to transport the ordered object O towards said ordering subject U, and/or collect said object (O), in a corresponding package 60, the structure 50 of the first aspect of the invention configured to receive and / allow the delivery of the package 60, wherein the first locking assembly 64 is electronically controlled and lockable/unlockable as a function of a predefined access parameter IDP 1 ; IDP 2; IDP 3;

- wherein the delivery and/or collection identification parameter CIDP 1 ;CIDP_2;CIDP_3, received from said ordering subject U, corresponds to the predefined access parameter IDP _ 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3.

The technical effects achieved by one or more of the described aspects are:

- delivery and/or collection efficiency of a package in terms of certainty of the receipt and/or collection of the same from the recipient;

- increase in the delivery and/or collection time window of a package without any interference, that is, without requiring the physical presence of the subject who requested the delivery and/or collection.

- automated and autonomous receipt and/or delivery of the package;

- optimisation of the delivery and/or collection missions;

- subsequent reduction of environmental pollution and traffic.

The idea underlying the present invention ensures a secure benefit for the user who must receive a package, as it allows an automated delivery and/or collection even in his or her absence, and theoretically achievable at any time of the day or night.

The idea underlying the present invention further ensures a secure benefit also for the transport couriers which can arrange deliveries and/or collections with the certainty of not having to carry out repeated attempts of delivery and/or collection due to the absence of the recipient, maximising efficiency in terms of the quantity of goods transported as well as delivery and/or collection times.

The idea underlying the present invention ensures a secure benefit to a possible online store (Amazon, eBay etc.) which uses the aforementioned transport couriers, allowing an optimisation of the delivery and/or collection costs made possible by the maximisation of delivery and/or collection efficiency.

In the context of the present discussion, certain terminological conventions have been made in order to make it easier and more fluid to read. Such terminological conventions are explained below with reference to the accompanying figures.

Since the invention is intended to be used in the presence of gravitational acceleration g, it is understood that the latter unequivocally defines the vertical direction. Similarly, it is understood that according to gravitational acceleration g, the following terms are unequivocally defined: "top", "upper", "above", "full" and the like, with respect to the terms "bottom", "lower", "below", "base" and the like.

The vertical direction also identifies the planes perpendicular thereto as "horizontal" planes. Furthermore, in the description which follows, "height" is intended as the vertical dimension, "width" is intended as the horizontal dimension parallel to the plane of the structure 50, in particular the door 50, and "depth" is intended as the horizontal dimension perpendicular to the plane of the structure 50, in particular the door 50.

Finally, in the description that follows, the term "armoured" is used for the door and some parts of the structure in general. By this it is meant that the armoured structure is constructed to be resistant to burglary and is equipped with special burglar-proof characteristics. A similar embodiment can for example comprise one or more of the following technical characteristics:

• if it has a fixed frame, the latter can preferably be realised with steel profiles 2.5 mm thick (preferably 3 mm or even 4 mm), with one or more Z-type folds.

• If it has a movable part, for example a wing, the latter can preferably be realised with a double sheet of steel 1 mm thick (preferably 1 .5 mm).

• If there is a lock, the latter can be protected by a third steel sheet.

An armoured structure, in particular an armoured door, also defined an "anti-intrusion" door, can preferably correspond to that which is prescribed by the standard UNI EN 1627. Other structures can be realised analogously with the requirements for the doors.

In light of what has been mentioned above, the door 50 is preferably armoured.

As already mentioned above, the structure 50, in particular the door 50, comprises a compartment 58 adapted to contain packages 60. Therefore the compartment 58 is not identifiable with a classic mailbox, since the latter is designed to contain only correspondence, envelopes, postcards, papers such as promotional leaflets, and in general items that extend mainly in a plane. The compartment 58 of the structure 50, in particular the door 50, is instead adapted to contain items which extend in a comparable manner in all three dimensions. By way of example, the compartment 58 can have an internal volume greater than 20 dm ³ , preferably greater than 50 dm ³ , even more preferably greater than 80 dm ³ . A similar volume naturally implies that the compartment 58 has the relevant dimensions, for example with a depth greater than 20 cm, preferably greater than 30 cm, even more preferably greater than or equal to 40 cm.

Since the depth of the compartment 58 is relevant and substantially exceeds the thickness of the structure 50, in particular the door 50, the compartment 58 extends prevalently on the internal side / of the structure 50, in particular the door 50, and then inside the house. If the house is part of a condominium, this detail allows completely avoiding the use of the surface area of the condominium.

Once opened, the external hatch 62 allows access to the compartment 58 from the external side E of the structure 50, in particular the door 50. The external hatch 62 has a height and a width which are preferably comparable to the height and the width of the compartment 58. This means that, once the external hatch 62 is fully opened, a package 60 can be gently placed on the bottom of the compartment 58. This further differs the compartment 58 according to the invention with respect to a common mailbox, since in this case the access to the internal volume is provided by a mail slot placed on the top of the mailbox. Correspondence and small packages must therefore be dropped in the mailbox, with potential damage to their contents. Instead in the invention, the access to the internal volume of the compartment 58 is guaranteed by the external hatch 62 which extends to a height comparable to that of the compartment 58 itself. This allows gently placing the packages 60 in the compartment 58.

As already mentioned above, the compartment 58 comprises the first locking assembly 64 adapted to lock and unlock selectively the external hatch 62 in the closed position c.

In addition, some different solutions will be described for allowing the control of the opening of the first locking assembly 64.

Preferably, the compartment 58 is also in turn armoured in such a way as to resist burglary. In other words, the compartment 58 can be preferably realised using techniques similar to those used to realise the armoured structure / door 50. In this way, also by opening the external hatch 62, the house is not entered, but a space is entered which is in turn secure. There is therefore no way for a burglar to pass the obstacle constituted by the armoured structure/ door 50 through the external hatch 62. In this way, the burglar could possibly open the external hatch 62 and, in the worst case, steal only the package 60, thus limiting the damage.

Even more preferably, the external hatch 62 is also armoured. In other words, just like the compartment 58, the external hatch 62 can also be preferably realised using techniques similar to those used to realise the structure/door 50. In this way, also opening the external hatch 62 is an obstacle for the burglar which is similar to that formed by the armoured structure/door 50. In this way, a package 60 delivered into the compartment 58 also remains in a secure place.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the structure, in particular the door 50, only provides the external hatch 62; this allows installing the structure of the invention even if the space from the internal side I of the door is minimal.

In this preferred solution, in the case of a door 50, when the customer comes home he/she empties the compartment 58 by accessing it from the external hatch 62.

Preferably, in an alternative embodiment of the invention, the compartment 58 also comprises an internal hatch 66. The internal hatch 66 is in turn adapted to allow the passage of the packages 60 into/out of the compartment 58, and it opens on the internal side / of the structure, in particular the door 50. The internal hatch 66 can allow collecting the package 60 from the compartment 58 without exiting the house. Preferably just like the external hatch 62, the internal hatch 66 is also armoured.

Preferably the external hatch 62 comprises a second hinge assembly 68 adapted to allow the rotation of the hatch 62 between a closed position c and a completely open position a.

Some specific embodiments of the invention are described below in greater detail, by way of non-limiting example. As the person skilled in the art may well understand by reading the description that follows, the technical features described for one embodiment can be used in other embodiments, remaining fully within the scope of the invention.

The figures that will be described schematically show embodiments of the structure for deliveries and/or collections of the invention, in particular with reference to a door.

As already mentioned, the structure for deliveries and/or collections of the invention, whether it be single or multiple, comprises, coupled to the compartment 58 one from among:

- a window;

- a fagade/surface equipped with windows;

- a wall inside or outside a house or a delivery/collection location;

- a gate, a fence or railing or outer limit of a house or garden of a condominium or independent house.

The structure of the invention, in its most general formulation comprises the compartment 58 as described below with reference to the figures. Although in the figures reference is made expressly to a door, the different embodiments of the compartment 58 are applicable to all structural types of the invention.

In particular, the compartment 58 in the various embodiments can be coupled to a window, a fagade/surface equipped with windows, a wall inside or outside a house or a delivery/collection location, a gate, a fence or railing or external limit of a house or garden of a condominium or single house, to define the specific structure according to the invention. Figures 1 to 3 schematically show a first group of embodiments, with specific reference to the door, but whose characteristics, when compatible, generally also apply to the structure according to the invention.

In a preferred variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 of figures 1 -3 is realised ex- novo complete with the technical characteristics described below.

In an alternative variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 could be a normal door of the known type, to which changes have been made. In particular, the embodiment of figure 1 could be obtained by a professional locksmith by opening a window in the sheets that constitute the wing 52 and applying within that window the compartment 58, which protrudes on the internal side, and the relative external hatch 62, which opens on the external side. In the specific case, the compartment 58 would also comprise an internal hatch 66 depicted in the partially open position in figure 2. By way of example, in the embodiment of figures 1 to 3, all the locks are mechanical, thus maintaining a minimum degree of difficulty for the installation of the invention in already existing houses.

The optional method described above to obtain the invention starting from a known type of door 50 allows minimising expenses, recovering the value of the door 50 itself and the relative fixed structures.

Figures 4 to 6 schematically show a second group of embodiments. Also in these embodiments, as in the preceding ones, the preferred variant provides that the door 50 is realised completely ex-novo, while the alternative variant provides that the door 50 can be a normal door of a known type to which the necessary changes have been made. Flowever, the peculiarity of these embodiments is that of adapting to the specific case in which the wing 52 of the door, in the completely open position, moves to approach a fixed internal obstacle of the house, typically a wall. Therefore in this case there is not enough space inside the house to allow the opening of the wing 52 when the latter bears a compartment 58 similar to that of figures 1 to 3. In the embodiment of figures 4 to 6, the compartment 58 is mounted on the wing 62 in a swivelling fashion. More in particular, apart from the second hinge assembly 68 which allows the opening of the external hatch 62, the door 50 comprises a third hinge assembly 70 which allows the rotation of the entire compartment 58 with the relative external hatch 62. The third hinge assembly 70 preferably comprises springs adapted to maintain, in the absence of other external forces, the compartment 58 on the internal side of the door 50. When the wing 52 is brought into the completely open position A the compartment 58 comes into contact with the fixed obstacle and rotates towards the external side of the door 50. Preferably the door 50 also comprises stops that prevent the excess rotation of the compartment 58 beyond the angle envisaged during its design. In this way the level of security provided by the door 50 is maintained intact.

In this specific example, in order to limit the overall dimensions on the internal side as much as possible, the compartment 58 does not comprise an internal hatch 66 and the packages 60 must be delivered and collected through the same external hatch 62. As can be seen in figure 4, the first locking assembly 64 of the external hatch 62 comprises an electronic lock. Figures 7 to 12 schematically show a third group of embodiments with specific reference to the door, but the characteristics of which, when compatible, generally also apply to the structure according to the invention.

In a preferred variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 is realised ex-novo, complete with the technical characteristics described below.

In an alternative variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 could be a normal door of the known type, to which changes have been made.

In the front view of the external side, these embodiments are extremely similar to that of figure 1.

However, in the height sections of figures 8 to 12 the peculiar characteristics of these embodiments can be fully appreciated, wherein the compartment 58 can be coupled and uncoupled to/from the door 50 according to need.

In order to eliminate the dimensions of the compartment 58 behind the wing 52, it can be seen in figure 8 how the compartment 58 has been uncoupled from the door 50.

More generally, the compartment 58 can be coupled to/uncoupled from the door 50.

In this configuration, the door 50 according to the invention has dimensions absolutely comparable to those of a door of a known type. Naturally in this embodiment it is absolutely preferable that the external hatch 62 is armoured. In fact, in the configuration of figure 8 the eventual opening of the external hatch 62 would allow direct access to the house.

In accordance with some embodiments, the compartment 58 must be coupled and uncoupled from the door 50 manually, as necessary. In this case, the inconvenience resulting from the greater overall dimensions of the door 50 is only limited to the days in which the delivery of a package 60 is expected, while on all other days the door 50 has dimensions which are absolutely comparable to those of a door of the known type. In accordance with another particular embodiment, schematically shown in figure 9, the compartment 58 is instead able to autonomously approach the

internal side of the wing 52 when the latter is in the closed position C.

Once the compartment 58 has completely approached the wing 52, suitable locking means 74 firmly constrains it to the door 50. Naturally it is highly preferable that the compartment 58 and locking means 74 which constrains it to the wing 52 also ensure an adequate level of security against burglary.

In this configuration, the compartment 58 comprises autonomous movement means 59 arranged for an automated coupling/decoupling of the compartment 58 with respect to the door 50 itself; normally, the compartment 58 is displaced in a predefined position inside the house, not adjacent to the door 50.

The door 50 of the invention comprises a processing unit 100 logically connected to the autonomous movement means 59 and the locking means 74.

The processing unit 100 is remotely or locally dislocated from the door 50.

A local configuration interface 1 1 1 and/or remote configuration interface 121 are associated with the processing unit 100.

When the owner leaves the house, he/she sets an automatic movement command of the compartment 58 via one of the interfaces mentioned. At the subsequent closing of the door 50, the compartment 58 moves by means of the autonomous movement means 59 and approaches the wing 52, coupling with the locking means 74 for a solid constraint to the door 50.

Figure 10 schematically shows the moment of delivery of the package 60. On that occasion, the external hatch 62 is lawfully opened, the package is placed on the bottom of the compartment 58 and immediately afterwards the external hatch 62 is closed again, thus reaching the configuration of figure 1 1.

At the end of this procedure, the locking means 74 frees the compartment 58 that autonomously, via the autonomous movement means 59, moves away from the wing 52, going to occupy the predefined location inside the house.

Thus the door 50 returns to assume a configuration similar to that of figure 8 and, in its essential features, similar to that of a door of the known type.

In accordance with this embodiment, a user does not suffer any inconvenience due to the dimensions of the compartment 58, since during the use of the door 50 the latter has absolutely comparable dimensions to those of a door of the known type. In contrast, the steps in which the door 50 assumes greater dimensions because of the compartment 58, are limited to a short period and are carried out in full autonomy, without any intervention by the user.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the compartment 58 is not firmly constrained to the door 50 it constitutes an independent furnishing element, similar to a table, a bedside table or the like. Because of its particular form, the compartment 58 of this embodiment does not require an internal hatch.

In all embodiments of the invention, the processing unit 100 can preferably also control the second locking assembly 56 of the wing 52, and/or the first locking assembly 64 of the external hatch 62, as well as the locking means 74 and the autonomous movement means 59.

The electronic unit 100 can also communicate with the compartment 58 in order to control its movements.

According to the invention, the first locking assembly 64 is electronically controlled and lockable/unlockable as a function of a predefined access parameter IDP 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3.

With particular reference to figure 25, the processing unit 100 is configured to control the electronic locking/unlocking of the first locking assembly 64.

In the course of the present description and in the following claims, the processing unit 100 is logically divided into distinct functional modules (memory modules or operating modules) that perform the described functions.

This processing unit 100 can comprise a single electronic device, appropriately programmed to perform the functionalities described, and the different modules can correspond to hardware entities and/or software routines that are part of the programmed device.

Alternatively or additionally, these functionalities can be performed by a plurality of electronic devices on which the aforesaid functional modules can be distributed.

The processing unit 100 can also make use of one or more processors for executing the instructions contained in the memory modules.

The aforementioned functional modules can also be distributed on different local or remote computers, depending on the architecture of the network in which they reside.

With particular reference to figure 25, with reference to the locking/unlocking of the first locking assembly 64, the processing unit 100 comprises a reception module 101 configured to receive one or more from among:

- a first access parameter ID_1 representing a delivering subject S adapted to interact with the compartment 58;

- a second access parameter ID_2 representing an object O to be placed in the compartment 58;

- a third access parameter ID_3 representing an order Ord made of an object to be placed in the compartment 58.

The processing unit 100 further comprises a comparison module 102 configured for comparing the received access parameter ID_1 ; I D_2 ; I D_3 with the predefined access parameter IDP 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3.

The processing unit 100 further comprises a release module 103 configured to release the first locking assembly 64 as a function of the correspondence between the predefined access parameter IDP 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3 and the received access parameter ID_1 ; I D_2 ; I D_3.

Preferably, the processing unit 100 comprises a memory module 1 10 configured to store the predefined access parameter IDP 1 ; IDP 2; IDP 3.

The processing unit 100 is in data connection with one or more local user interface 1 1 1 and remote user interface 121 , both configured for an entry of the predefined access parameter IDP 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3 in the memory module 1 10.

Preferably, the local user interface 1 1 1 includes a keypad or a touch display.

Preferably, the local user interface 1 1 1 is dislocated on the structure, in particular on the door 50.

Alternatively or in addition, the local user interface 1 1 1 is dislocated on a wall adjacent to the door 50.

Preferably, the remote user interface 121 comprises a means for entering data associated with one or more from among a calculator and/or a smartphone and/or a PC tablet.

The structure, in particular the door 50, of the invention also comprises detection means 200 arranged for detecting an access parameter ID_1 , ID_2, ID_3.

Preferably, the detection means 200 comprises one or more from among:

- a bar code reader 201 , RFID etc. arranged to read an access parameter ID_1 ;ID_2;ID_3, reproduced on a relevant legible medium;

- a touch screen display 202 arranged to receive a manual entry of said access parameter ID_1 ; I D_2 ; I D_3 ;

- a television camera 203 arranged to film the access parameter ID_1 ;ID_2;ID_3.

In this particular preferable but non-limiting variant, on the touch screen, a list of delivering subjects in a predefined period can preferably be provided; the subject can be identified from this list during the delivery, followed by the insertion of the corresponding access parameter; in this particular variant, the delivering subject can also be an acquaintance or a family member provided with the first access parameter ID_1 , preferably fixed.

The detection means 200 is further provided with telephone connection means 300 arranged to transmit towards the remote user interface 121 the detected access parameter I D _ 1 ;ID_2;ID_3. This turns out to be particularly advantageous in case problems occur at the time of the delivery of the package 60; for example, the recipient may not have entered the predefined access parameter IDP 1 ; IDP 2; IDP 3.

A connection request button is provided, associated with the television camera 203, which activates the telephone connection means 300 for a phone call to the home owner and, simultaneously turns on the television camera so that the owner sees the delivering subject remotely, and, for example, remotely opens the compartment for him or her.

Figures 13 to 15 schematically show a fourth group of embodiments with specific reference to the door, but the characteristics of which, when compatible, generally also apply to the structure according to the invention.

In a preferred variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 is realised ex-novo, complete with the technical characteristics described below.

In an alternative variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 could be a normal door of the known type, to which changes have been made.

In these embodiments, the door 50 is of the type which comprises a double wing 52. In this type of door 50, a first wing 52’ is movable between the closed position C and the completely open position A, while a second wing 52” normally remains fixed in its closed position C and it can possibly be brought into the respective completely open position A as necessary, for example in the case of maintenance or with the need to expand the passage for access to the house to the maximum width.

In accordance with these embodiments, it is preferable to separate the roles between the two wings 52, allocating the first wing 52’ to the passage of persons entering/exiting the house, and mounting on the second wing 52” one or more compartments 58 with the respective hatches 62.

The embodiment of figure 13 shows how one of the hatches 62 arranged on the second wing 52” of the door 50 also comprises a slot for the delivery of mail, understood as envelopes, postcards, sheets and flyers.

Figures 16 to 18 schematically show a fourth group of embodiments with specific reference to the door, but the characteristics of which, when compatible, generally also apply to the structure according to the invention.

In these embodiments, the door 50 has a double structure which gives it a depth sufficient to contain the compartment 58 therein.

In order to mount a similar door 50 in a secure and functional manner, accessory structures 76 must be provided. These accessory structures 76 can be of the construction or carpentry type, but in any case must be adapted to constitute a sort of bushing within which the door 50 is housed when it is in the closed position C.

To ensure that the door 50 can rotate freely, and that it does not have excessive dimensions when the passage is in the completely open position A, the first hinge assembly 54 is advantageously located in an intermediate position between the internal surface and the external surface, preferably closer to the latter. This solution is schematically shown in figures 17 and 18.

In addition, in the embodiment schematically shown in figures 17 and 18, the armoured structure of the door is placed internally, while a simpler panel forms the outer surface on which the hatches 62 open. Thanks to this solution, the door 50 assumes a pleasant appearance, both inside and outside, while simultaneously maintaining a relatively low weight. In accordance with other possible embodiments, the entire structure of the door 50 can be armoured, thereby increasing both the security that it ensures, and its weight. However, this increased weight can be easily managed in the case in which the accessory structures 76 of construction that support the door 50 must be specially constructed.

Figures 19 to 21 schematically show a fifth group of embodiments with specific reference to the door, but the characteristics of which, when compatible, generally also apply to the structure according to the invention.

In a preferred variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 is realised ex-novo, complete with the technical characteristics described below.

In an alternative variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 could be a normal door of the known type, to which changes have been made.

In these embodiments, the compartment 58 has a telescopic structure. This structure allows limiting the dimensions inside the house when the compartment 58 is not used (as schematically shown for example in figure 20) and increasing the depth when the compartment 58 must receive a package 60.

The telescopic structure of the compartment 58 is preferably similar to that of the telescopic safety covers used on machine tools.

In the specific embodiment of figures 19-21 , the door 50 also includes the aforementioned television camera 203, which is dislocated outside the door 50.

The television camera 203 is configured for a timed recording, at least in video format of an opening of the compartment 58 in a reference time interval defined as a function of a reference time instant corresponding to the opening of the compartment 58.

The reference time interval of analysis of the opening of the compartment 58 corresponds to one from among:

- a first predefined time interval preceding the reference time instant; - a second predefined time interval following the reference time instant;

- a sum of a first predefined time interval preceding the reference time instant and a second predefined time interval following the reference time instant.

In particular, for a detailed description of the timed recording, please refer to the patent application no. 102017000121567 of the same applicant.

Preferably, a second television camera 205 is also provided inside the door 50.

The second television camera 205 is configured for a timed recording, at least in video format of an opening of the door 50 in a reference time interval defined as a function of a reference time instant corresponding to the opening of the door 50.

In other words, the television camera serves as a surveillance camera to detect burglaries. The reference time interval of analysis of the opening of the door 50 corresponds to one from among:

- a first predefined time interval preceding the reference time instant;

- a second predefined time interval following the reference time instant;

- a sum of a first predefined time interval preceding the reference time instant and a second predefined time interval following the reference time instant.

In particular, for a detailed description of the timed recording, please refer to the patent application no. 102017000121567 of the same applicant.

Figures 22 to 24 schematically show a sixth group of embodiments with specific reference to the door, but the characteristics of which, when compatible, generally also apply to the structure according to the invention.

In a preferred variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 is realised ex-novo, complete with the technical characteristics described below.

In an alternative variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 could be a normal door of the known type, to which changes have been made.

In these embodiments, the compartment 58 has a bellows structure.

In particular, the bellows structure can extend, when in the condition of receipt/delivery of goods, with a rotation axis that is perpendicular or parallel to the direction of the gravitational acceleration vector g.

This structure allows limiting the dimensions inside the house when the compartment 58 is not used (as schematically shown for example in figure 23) and increasing the volume when the compartment 58 must receive a package 60 (as schematically shown for example in figure 24). This bellows structure preferably comprises steel frame elements and a cut- resistant cloth, such as a cloth made of poly-aramid fibres and/or steel fibres. Also in the specific embodiment of figures 22-24, the door 50 comprises the above-mentioned television camera 203.

Preferably, in all embodiments of the invention the compartment 58 is equipped with detection means 75 for detecting the package 60, in particular a photocell, configured for detecting the actual presence of the package upon the closure of the compartment 58 in order to avoid false deliveries, i.e. openings and closings of the compartment without delivery of the package 60.

Figures 28 to 31 schematically show a seventh group of embodiments with specific reference to the door, but the characteristics of which, when compatible, generally also apply to the structure according to the invention.

In a preferred variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 is realised ex-novo, complete with the technical characteristics described below.

In an alternative variant of the embodiments shown, the door 50 could be a normal door of the known type, to which changes have been made.

In the front view of the external side, these embodiments are extremely similar to that of figure 1.

In these embodiments, the compartment 58 has a collapsible structure.

In particular, the collapsible structure comprises folding side walls hinged to each other and an internal hatch 66. The walls and the internal hatch 66 of the collapsible structure are preferably armoured. Preferably, in accordance with this embodiment, the compartment 58 does not comprise a bottom wall, thus when the package 60 is delivered, it is placed on the floor.

The internal hatch 66 is movable between a horizontal position and a vertical position. In the vertical position the internal hatch 66 is placed parallel and near the hatch 62 and allows the structure of the compartment 58 to fold on itself (see figures 30 and 32). In the horizontal position the internal hatch 66 is placed to close the top of the compartment 58 and it stiffens the structure, allowing it to avoid folding on itself (see figures 29 and 31 ). This structure allows limiting the dimensions inside the house when the compartment 58 is not used (as schematically shown for example in figure 30) and increasing the volume when the compartment 58 must receive a package 60 (as schematically shown for example in figures 29 and 31 ).

As the person skilled in the art can well appreciate from a comparison between the schematic figures 30 and 32, the structure of the compartment 58 can collapse in different ways, depending on how the hinges are locked or left free. For example, figure 30 shows a first way to collapse the structure, in a "bellows" manner. In accordance with this bellows manner, the two foldable side walls are folded upon themselves like a book, thereby reducing the overall dimensions of the compartment 58 when it is empty. This first bellows manner allows obtaining a very compact and stable configuration which can be maintained for an indefinite time during which the compartment 58 is not needed.

Figure 32, for example, shows a second way to collapse the structure, in a "flag” manner. In accordance with this flag manner, the two folding side walls remain rigidly extended and both rotate with respect to the wing 52 of the door 50. This flag manner reduces the overall dimensions of the compartment 58, when it is empty, making it possible to open the wing 52 inwardly also against a fixed obstacle, similarly to the embodiment of figures 4 to 6. This second flag manner allows obtaining a very compact and temporary configuration, especially useful to be able to easily open the wing 52 after having removed the package 60 from the compartment 58.

Note that the internal hatch 66 can stabilise the structure of the compartment 58 in both ways to make it collapse. In fact, when the internal hatch 66 is raised, it prevents the side walls from rotating and folding on themselves.

In a second aspect, the invention describes an automated delivery system comprising the door 50 in the described embodiments.

According to the invention, with reference to figure 27, the automated delivery system comprises an order receiving and/or delivery station 400.

The order receiving station 400 is configured to receive an order Ord of an object O from an ordering subject U.

It is assumed that the ordering subject U is the recipient subject of the object O ordered or who, however, if the order had been carried out by a third party, has been identified as the recipient subject.

The order receiving station 400 is further configured to generate a delivery identification parameter CIDP 1 ; CIDP 2; CIDP 3 as a function of the received delivery and/or collection order Ord and send the delivery and/or collection identification parameter CIDP 1 ; CIDP 2; CIDP 3 to the ordering subject U.

The automated delivery system further comprises delivery means 500 configured to transport the ordered object O to the ordering subject U, and/or collect said object (O), in a corresponding package 60 identifiable by means of the delivery identification parameter CIDP 1 ;CIDP_2;CIDP_3.

A structure, in particular a door 50, as previously described, is part of the delivery system and is configured to receive and/allow the delivery of the package 60.

The first locking assembly 64, as previously described, is electronically controlled and lockable/unlockable as a function of a predefined access parameter IDP 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3. In the delivery system of the invention, the delivery and/or collection identification parameter CIDP 1 ;CIDP_2;CIDP_3, received from the ordering subject U and identifying the package 60, corresponds to the predefined access parameter IDP 1 ;IDP_2;IDP_3.

According to the invention, the order receiving station 400 is configured to send the delivery and/or collection identification parameter CIDP 1 ; CIDP 2; CIDP 3 to the ordering subject U through the direct and unmodifiable setting of said delivery and/or collection identification parameter CIDP 1 ;CIDP_2;CIDP_3 on the first locking assembly 64.

According to the invention, the delivery and/or collection identification parameter (CIDP 1 ; CIDP 2; CIDP 3) comprises a time parameter (Tc) representing a period of validity for said delivery and/or collection identification parameter (CIDP 1 ; CIDP 2; CIDP 3)..

According to the invention, the order receiving station 400 is configured to disable said delivery and/or collection identification parameter (CIDP 1 ; CIDP 2; CIDP 3) with a completed delivery or the expiration of said time parameter (Tc).

The technical effect achieved is the inhibition of further deliveries and/or collections with the same delivery and/or collection identifier. According to the invention, the predefined access parameter IDP _ 1 ; IDP 2; IDP 3 comprises one or more from among:

- a first access parameter IDP 1 representing a delivering subject S adapted to interact with the compartment 58.

- a second access parameter IDP 2 representing the object O in the corresponding package 60 to be placed in the compartment 58, and/or representing said object (O) in a package to be collected from said compartment (58);

- a third access parameter IDP 3 representing the order (Ord) made of the object O in the corresponding package 60 to be placed in the compartment 58 and/or to be collected from said compartment 58.

According to the invention, the order receiving station 400 is connected to a random code generator () configured to generate the predefined access parameter IDP 1 ; IDP 2; IDP 3. Preferably, once the compartment 58 is closed and the detection means 75 has confirmed the delivery and/or collection of the package 60, the processing unit 100 sends an email message to the receiving station 400.

In the case of delivery, preferably, the detection means 75 is equipped with a small television camera configured to photograph the package 60 in the closed compartment 58 and send these pictures, for example, to a smartphone of the delivering subject S.

Alternatively, a small printer can be provided that generates a sort of delivery receipt for the delivering subject S so that the delivery of the package can be confirmed.

As a person skilled in the art can easily understand, the invention allows overcoming the drawbacks highlighted above with reference to the prior art.

In particular, the present invention provides a structure, in particular a door, able to ensure an automated and certain receipt and/or delivery of goods addressed to a customer.

In particular, the present invention provides an automated delivery and/or collection system able to ensure a delivery and/or collection of goods by a supplier and an autonomous and certain receipt and/or collection of the goods by a customer.

It is clear that the specific characteristics are described in relation to different embodiments of the invention with an exemplary and non-limiting intent. Obviously a person skilled in the art can make further modifications and variants to the present invention, in order to satisfy contingent and specific needs. For example, the technical characteristics described in relation to an embodiment of the invention can be extrapolated therefrom and applied to other embodiments of the invention. Such modifications and variations are moreover contained within the scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.