Patent ID: 8336760

Claim:
A parcel box for receiving and keeping parcels in a theftproof manner comprising: a box comprising a drawer which can be pulled out and pushed in; and a prevention mechanism that prevents unauthorized removal of a parcel, comprising: a placing portion on which the parcel is placed, a blocking mechanism that blocks pulling out of the drawer from the box when the parcel is placed on the placing portion, and an unblocking mechanism that unblocks the parcel box drawer, wherein the placing portion comprises two platforms, each having a first end and a second end situated opposite each other, wherein the two platforms are facing each other or are placed in adjacent relation to each other, with the ends of the platforms directed to opposite sides, wherein each platform is pivotable about a pivot axle fixed in the drawer, wherein the platforms are provided with a connecting member ensuring synchronous movement of the platforms, wherein at least one platform is provided with a counterbalance or connected to a counterbalance by a connecting mechanism that connects the counterbalance with at least one platform, so that the first ends of the platforms are situated lower than the second ends when there is no parcel on the platforms, wherein the blocking mechanism comprises a blocking bracket having a first end and a second end, wherein the blocking bracket is engaged, fixed, or hingedly connected to the connecting member, at least to one platform, or to the connecting mechanism, with ability of vertical movement upon changing position of the second ends of the platforms, a seat, or stop fixed in the box for engagement with the second end of the blocking bracket when the parcel is placed on the second end of the platform.