Delivered goods deposit container

Abstract

A deposit system for storing delivered goods awaiting collection by the recipient comprising a storage container with access means having a wheel mounted for rotation to facilitate transport, securing means and locking means for attaching or detaching the storage container from the securing means.

We claim  
     
         1 . A goods deposit system comprising a storage container with 
 access means,    securing means, and    locking means for attaching or detaching the storage container from said securing means.    
     
     
         2 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein said storage container has a wheel rotatably mounted thereon to facilitate transport  
     
     
         3 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein said access means comprise a lid or door hinged to said storage container wherein said lid or door has a lock.  
     
     
         4 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein said storage container provides a plurality of individual storage volumes.  
     
     
         5 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein said storage container provides a storage volume and has means for dividing said storage volume into a plurality of spaces in order to facilitate storage of items at varying temperatures.  
     
     
         6 . A system according to  claim 5  wherein said dividing means comprises a removable member made of a thermally insulative material  
     
     
         7 . A system according to  claim 1  comprising a thermal heat-sink and means of securing this within the storage container.  
     
     
         8 . A system according to  claim 7  wherein said thermal heat-sink provides cold in order to refrigerate at least a portion of a storage volume provided by the storage container.  
     
     
         9 . A system according to  claim 8  wherein said thermal heat-sink contains a eutectic mixture.  
     
     
         10 . A system according to  claim 7  wherein said thermal heat-sink provides heat in order to facilitate storage of goods within at least part of the storage volume at a temperature above ambient temperature.  
     
     
         11 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein said securing means is adapted for attachment to a static structure.  
     
     
         12 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein said securing means is adapted for attachment to a floor or a wall.  
     
     
         13 . A system according to  claim 12  wherein said storage container is adapted to be locked to said securing means located proximal a wall.  
     
     
         14 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein said securing means comprise a bracket with an aperture or recess adapted to receive the locking means.  
     
     
         15 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein said securing means comprises an upstanding male portion engageable with a corresponding female recess in said container.  
     
     
         16 . A system according  claim 1  wherein said locking means comprises a headed peg, said headed peg having a radial arm adapted to lock the storage container to said securing means by inserting said peg through an aperture in a wall of the storage container and an aperture or recess located within said securing means.  
     
     
         17 . A system according to  claim 16  wherein said peg and said apertures are adapted such that upon rotation of said peg relative to said securing means a locking position is obtained.  
     
     
         18 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein a wheel is located proximal one bottom end of the storage container and a handle is located proximal the opposite bottom end.  
     
     
         19 . A system according  claim 18  comprising a plurality of wheels.  
     
     
         20 . A system according to  claim 1  wherein the storage container is fabricated from a thermally insulating material.  
     
     
         21 . A goods deposit system comprising a storage container wherein a handle attached to the storage container is adapted so that it co-operates with a wheel attached to the storage container such that in use either the bottom of the container or a side wall of the container may be maintained in a stable state parallel with a floor.  
     
     
         22 . A system according to  claim 21  wherein the storage container is fabricated from a thermally insulating material.