| 摘要 |
<p>A mail box (10) is provided for the secure retention of articles placed therein. The box (10) includes a compartment (14) for receiving mail; a front access door (15) permitting the mail to be deposited into the compartment (4), but inhibiting subsequent withdrawal therefrom; and a second rear lockable access door (16) which allows the mail to be retrieved. There are various means to maintain the mail securely in the box which include an internal baffle (17) adjacent the front access door (15); or a flap which blocks access to the compartment (4) when the front access door (15) is opened. The locking means for the second access door is microprocessor controlled (19). The mail box may also incorporate a communications module which is actuated to transmit a signal when the deposit of mail into the compartment (4) is sensed. The mail box (10) may also incorporate a security module which is adapted to be actuated if unauthorised tampering with articles in the mail box (10) is attempted. The security module and an associated alarm means may also be adapted to be operated remotely and independently of any unauthorised tampering with the mail box, thus functioning as a personal or other alarm for a resident in a dwelling who needs to summon attention.</p> |
