Patent ID: 8336759

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 platform for placing the parcel, a blocking mechanism that blocks pulling out of the drawer from the box when the parcel is placed on the platform, and an unblocking mechanism that unblocks the parcel box drawer, wherein the platform has a first end and a second end situated opposite each other, wherein the platform is swingable about a first cross pivot axle fixed in the drawer, wherein the first end of the platform is situated lower than the second end, wherein the blocking mechanism comprises a blocking bracket and a stop, wherein the blocking bracket has a first end and a second end situated opposite each other, wherein the blocking bracket is swingable about a second cross pivot axle, fixed in the drawer, whereby the first end of the blocking bracket is engaged or hingedly connected with the first end of the platform, and wherein the stop is 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 and thereby the second end of the blocking bracket is in a lower position.