12 is a detailed top view of an inside hinge structure of a storage bin when its front door is closed, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 11 is a detailed top view of an inside hinge structure of a storage bin when its front door is open, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 10 is a top view of a storage bin with its front door open, the storage bin being separated from the other bins, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a control bin, the control bin being separated from the other bins, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 8 is a perspective view of a control bin, the control bin being separated from the other bins, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a storage bin, the storage bin being separated from the other bins, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 6 is a perspective view of a storage bin, the storage bin being separated from the other bins, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 5 is a top plan view of an arrangement of cassette units providing two front faces for user interaction, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 4 is a top plan view of an arrangement of cassette units in bay modules, the cassette units having different depths, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 3 is a top plan view of an arrangement of cassette units in bay modules, the cassette units having the same widths and depths, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a smart locker system with enclosure units and cassette units including separable bins, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a smart locker system, according to a non-limiting embodiment.įIG. SUMMARYĪccording to an aspect of the invention, a locker system includes at least one enclosure unit including at least one top wall, at least one back wall, at least one bottom wall and at least one side wall at least one cassette unit coupled with the at least one enclosure unit, the at least one cassette unit comprising: at least one storage bin to store items, each storage bin including a front door and a lock device to secure the front door and at least one control bin including a computing unit including at least one processor, the computing unit connected to an outside network and configured to: send a data signal to the lock device to open the front door receive a response from a sensor switch at the lock device when the response comprises a reverse data signal, identify an opening failure and in response to identifying the opening failure, output an alert signal for an operator of the locker system.Īccording to an aspect of the invention, a method for operating a locker system includes in response to an access request, sending, from a computing device, a data signal to a lock device of a front door of a storage bin to open the front door receiving a response from a sensor switch at the lock device when the response comprises a reverse data signal, identifying an opening failure and in response to identifying the opening failure, outputting an alert signal for an operator of the locker system. Based on the requirements in the market, the lockers are under development to improve functions and designs. There have been still requirements on security, rigidity, convenience and others in the market. Recently the lockers evolve and expand their applications from parcel lockers to store pickup lockers using automated functions. Most lockers are operated manually by using locks with physical keys. Lockers are common in public places such as schools, transportation hubs and companies. The present invention is in the technical field of locker systems. 10, 2019, the entirety of which are incorporated herein by reference. 11, 2018, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S.
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