JP4065299B2 - Storehouse - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a storage for storing storage objects such as a USB memory, a CD-ROM, a file, and a key.

  For example, a storage object such as a USB memory, a CD-ROM, a file, a notebook computer, and a key is stored in the storage. In recent years, from the viewpoint of security protection, there is an increasing need for automatic management of storage and retrieval of stored items. For example, the storage described in Patent Document 1 includes a reading device that reads information from a storage member group attached to an article via a wireless line. Data is read from the storage member, the article is identified, and the warehousing time, evacuation time, etc. of the article are managed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-60085

However, the conventional storage has the following problems.
A conventional storage uses, for example, a non-contact IC chip as a storage member. For example, when the article stored in the storage is a CD-ROM with a case, the reading device reads information from a non-contact IC chip attached to the case, and automatically manages the loading and unloading of the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM case is generally about 5 mm in thickness, and is stored in the storage in the state of being adjacent to the adjacent CD-ROM case in view of storage efficiency. Thus, when the cases are close to each other, the non-contact type IC chips are also close to each other, and the radio waves of the non-contact type IC chips interfere with each other. Therefore, the reading device receives radio waves from a specific non-contact type IC chip and reads information. I can't. Therefore, the CD-ROM cannot be managed substantially by the conventional storage.

  On the other hand, as an IC chip, there is a contact IC chip in which a reading device contacts two terminals to acquire information. A contact IC chip is attached to the CD-ROM case, and when the CD-ROM is loaded / unloaded, the reading device comes into contact with two terminals provided on the contact IC chip to acquire information stored in the contact IC chip. In this case, it is considered that the problem of radio wave interference can be solved and the CD-ROM can be automatically managed. However, the readout device cannot acquire information on the contact IC chip unless it properly contacts two terminals provided on the contact IC chip. Therefore, for example, even when the user returns the CD-ROM to the storage, if the reading device does not properly contact the two terminals provided on the contact IC chip and the information on the contact IC chip cannot be read, The reading device cannot recognize the returned CD-ROM and erroneously recognizes that it has not been returned. Therefore, the contact failure of the contact IC chip has a great influence on the reliability of management of stored items. There has never been a repository that takes measures against this reading defect.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a storage with high reliability for management of stored objects.

In order to achieve the above object, the storage according to the present invention has the following configuration.
(1) A storage device for storing articles to be stored, a card reading means, an opening / closing permission means for judging whether or not the card read by the card reading means has an opening / closing permission, and permission of the opening / closing permission means In the storage provided with the storage opening / closing means for opening the storage door, the contact IC chip is attached to each of the stored items, and two terminals provided on the contact IC chip IC chip data reading means for reading data of the non-contact type IC chip by contacting with the IC chip data reading means, and when storing the article to be stored in the storage, the two terminals are directed toward the IC chip data reading means. It has a biasing means for biasing.

(2) A storage device for storing articles to be stored, a card reading means, an opening / closing permission means for judging whether or not the card read by the card reading means has an opening / closing permission, and permission of the opening / closing permission means In the storage provided with the storage opening / closing means for opening the storage door, the contact IC chip is attached to each of the stored items, and two terminals provided on the contact IC chip IC chip data reading means for reading data of the non-contact type IC chip by contacting with, and when storing the article to be stored in the storage, the two terminals are used as electrodes of the IC chip data reading means . It has an IC chip rubbing means for rubbing.

  All the storages having the above configuration read the contact type IC chip attached to the storage object by the IC chip data reading means and manage the storage object. Therefore, the storage of the present invention allows the IC chip data reading means to contact the specific contact IC chip and read the data individually even when storing the objects to be stored in close proximity to increase the storage efficiency. Can manage stored items.

  By the way, in the storage that reads the data of the contact IC chip and manages the storage object, the two terminals provided on the contact IC chip appropriately contact the IC chip data reading means when the storage object is loaded and unloaded. Otherwise, the IC chip data reading means cannot acquire the data of the contact IC chip, and there is a possibility of erroneously recognizing the storage / exit of the storage object. In order to prevent this problem, the storage of the present invention has a mechanical structure that prevents reading failure of the contact IC chip.

That is, the depot of the present invention has a biasing means for biasing the two terminals provided on the contact IC chip toward the IC chip data reading means side, the IC chip data reading means contact Since the data is acquired by reliably contacting the IC chip, it is possible to improve the reliability of the storage management.

The storage of the present invention has IC chip rubbing means for rubbing the two terminals provided on the contact IC chip against the electrodes of the IC chip data reading means when storing the article to be stored in the storage. In addition, since the IC chip data reading means reliably contacts the contact IC chip and acquires data, the reliability for management of stored items can be improved.

  Next, an embodiment of a storage according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
<Storage network system>
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the storage network system 1.
In the storage network system 1, a plurality of storages 10 are communicably connected to the server 3 and the personal computer 4 via the LAN 2. The storage 10 is configured to acquire data from the contact IC chip 90 attached to the storage object and manage the storage object. The storage 10 mechanically presses the electrode 28, which is an example of “IC chip data reading unit” and “IC chip rubbing unit”, against the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 of the contact IC chip 90, It is characterized in that the reading failure of the chip 90 is improved.

<Schematic configuration of storage>
FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing an example of the storage 10 shown in FIG. 1 and shows a state in which the door 12 is closed.
In the storage 10, a pair of doors 12 and 12 are rotatably held in a housing 11 that opens to one side. An operation panel 13 to be described later is attached to the door 12. An electronic lock 14, which is an example of “storage opening / closing means”, is attached to the housing 11, and the open / close state of the door 12 is controlled. However, since the electronic lock 14 cannot be controlled in an emergency such as a power failure, the door 12 is provided with an emergency unlocking key 15. The casing 11 and the door 12 are made of metal in order to ensure fire resistance and earthquake resistance.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the storage 10 shown in FIG. 2 and shows a state where the door 12 is opened.
The storage 10 is partitioned by a plurality of shelves 16. In the present embodiment, the first shelf 16A for storing the key 112, the second shelf 16B for storing files, the third shelf 16C for storing the CD-ROM 102, and the fourth shelf 16D for storing personal computers. The storage 10 is partitioned. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish the shelves, they are collectively referred to as “shelf 16”. The shelf 16 is made of metal to ensure rigidity, and LEDs 98 (described later) for notifying the storage state of the storage object are provided corresponding to the storage position of the storage object. A control device 17 is fixed to the top plate of the housing 11 with screws or the like. The control device 17 is connected to the LAN 2 (see FIG. 1) via a wiring (not shown) taken out from the wiring hole 11a of the housing 11.

<Operation panel>
Next, the configuration of the operation panel 13 described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the operation panel 13 shown in FIG.
The operation panel 13 includes a card reading unit 21, which is an example of “card reading means”, an input switch 22, a storage switch 23, an extraction switch 24, an end switch 25, a display unit 26, and a speaker 27. .

The card reader 21 reads data by wireless communication with the IC card 80.
The input switch 22 is for inputting data.
The storage switch 23 is operated by the user when receiving the storage object.
The take-out switch 24 is operated by the user when taking out the storage object.
The end switch 25 is operated by the user at the end of storage / extraction of the storage object.
The display unit 26 outputs information visually. In the present embodiment, the display unit 26 is configured by a liquid crystal display.
The speaker 27 outputs information audibly.

<Attachment example of contact IC chip>
By the way, the contact type IC chip 90 is attached to the storage object stored in the storage 10 in order to identify the storage object. The contact IC chip 90 may be directly attached to the storage object or may be attached to the storage object via a holding medium. Examples of attachment of the contact IC chip 90 are shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example in which the contact IC chip 90 is attached to the case 101 of the CD-ROM 102. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the contact IC chip 90 is attached to the key 112.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the contact IC chip 90 is attached to the case 101 of the CD-ROM 102. The contact IC chip 90 is bonded and fixed to a mounting sheet 103 that is an example of a holding medium, and is attached to the case 101 by inserting the mounting sheet 103 into a lid of the case 101. That is, the contact IC chip 90 is indirectly attached to the case 101 via the mounting sheet 103. The case 101 has notches 101a formed at two locations on the bottom surface so that the lid can be easily opened. The contact IC chip 90 has a first contact 96 and a second contact 97 fixed to the mounting sheet 103 so as to be exposed to the outside from the notches 101a and 101a. By using the mounting sheet 103 in this manner, the contact IC chip 90 can be easily attached to and detached from the existing case 101. In the present embodiment, the CD-ROM 102 and the case 101 constitute a “storage object”. In the present embodiment, the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 constitute “two terminals provided on the contact IC chip”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the contact IC chip 90 is attached to the holder 111 of the key 112. The holder 111 is a resin molded product, and the contact IC chip 90 is integrated in a state of being embedded in the holder 111 by insert molding, and is prevented from falling off. That is, the contact IC chip 90 is directly attached to the holder 111. Guide rails 111a and 111b are formed on both side surfaces of the holder 111, and the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 are exposed on the guide rail 111a and the guide rail 111b. A clean tape 113 for removing dirt is affixed to the guide rails 111a and 111b. A notch 111c is formed on the upper side of the holder 111 in the drawing. In the present embodiment, the holder 111 and the key 112 constitute a “storage object”.

<Shelves structure>
Next, the structure of the shelf 16 for storing the articles to be stored will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 8, and 9.
The shelf 16 is provided with an electrode 28, a limit switch 105, an entry / exit restriction device 106, an LED 98, and the like, which are examples of “IC chip data reading means”.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of the third shelf 16 </ b> C that accommodates the CD-ROM 102.
The third shelf 16C has a hole at a location where the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 are located when the case 101 containing the CD-ROM 102 is accommodated. The electrodes 28C and 28C are formed by bending an electrode plate to give elasticity to itself, and can be deformed into the third shelf 16C so that the top portion protrudes from a hole formed in the third shelf 16C. It is attached.

  On the third shelf 16C, urging members 109 and 109 are disposed so as to face the electrodes 28C and 28C. An elastic force of the spring 110 acts on the urging member 109 toward the electrodes 28 </ b> C and 28 </ b> C, and a distal end portion of the urging member 109 protrudes on the path of the case 101. The tip portions of the urging members 109 and 109 are formed in a hemispherical shape. In the present embodiment, the biasing member 109 corresponds to “biasing means”.

  A storage / restriction device 106 </ b> C is disposed at the storage port of the third shelf 16 </ b> C. In the entry / exit restriction device 106C, an L-shaped link 108 is pivotally supported by the third shelf 16C so as to be rotatable. One end of the link 108 projects on the path of the case 101, and the other end is connected to the solenoid 107. In such a storage / restriction device 106C, the solenoid 107 is de-energized so that the solenoid 107 pushes down the other end of the link 108 and projects one end of the link 108 onto the course of the case 101 while energizing the solenoid 107. As a result, the solenoid 107 pulls up the other end of the link 108 to rotate the link 108 clockwise in the drawing, and retracts one end of the link 108 from the path of the case 101.

  Further, a limit switch 105C is attached to the back side of the third shelf 16C, and the limit switch 105C is turned on / off by the case 101. An LED 98 is connected to the limit switch 105C through a connection line 99 in a one-to-one relationship. The LED 98 is exposed to the outside of the shelf 16C.

FIG. 8 is a structural example of the first shelf 16 </ b> A that accommodates the key 112. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of attachment of the electrodes 28A and 28A shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first shelf 16 </ b> A is provided with an accommodation recess 120 for accommodating the holder 111. A hole for mounting the electrode 28 </ b> A is provided on the opposite side surface of the housing recess 120. As shown in FIG. 9, the electrodes 28 </ b> A and 28 </ b> A are formed by bending the electrode plate to give itself elasticity, and are transformed into the first shelf 16 </ b> A so that the top protrudes from the hole of the housing recess 120. It is attached as possible. Here, the distance between the tops of the electrodes 28 </ b> A and 28 </ b> A is set to be narrower than the width of the holder 11.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a storage / restriction device 106 </ b> A is disposed above the accommodation recess 120. In the entry / exit restriction device 106A, the link 118 is pivotally supported by the first shelf 16A so as to be rotatable. The link 118 is disposed such that the front end portion 118a protrudes on the path of the holder 111, and the rear end portion thereof is rotatably supported. A solenoid 117 is connected to a substantially central portion of the link 118. A spring 116 is contracted between the solenoid 117 and the link 118 to urge the link 118 counterclockwise in the drawing. Therefore, the storage / restriction device 106A deenergizes the solenoid 117, whereby the link 118 is urged by the spring 116 and rotates counterclockwise in the drawing, and the tip end portion 118a protrudes onto the path of the holder 111. By energizing the solenoid 117, the link 118 rotates clockwise in the figure against the elastic force of the spring 116, and the tip end portion 118 a is retracted from the path of the holder 111.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a limit switch 105 </ b> A is attached to the lower side of the first shelf 16 </ b> A in the figure, and the limit switch 105 </ b> A is turned on / off by a holder 111. The LED 98 is connected to the limit switch 105A in a one-to-one relationship via a connection line (not shown). The LED 98 is exposed to the outside of the shelf 16C.

<Control block of control device>
Next, the control configuration of the control device 17 will be described. FIG. 10 is an electric block diagram of the control device 17.
The control device 17 has a computer function and is configured with a CPU 61 as a center. The CPU 61 includes a ROM 62, a RAM 63, a hard disk drive (hereinafter abbreviated as “HDD”) 64, a LAN interface (hereinafter abbreviated as “LANIF”) 65, and an input / output interface (hereinafter abbreviated as “input / output IF”). ) 66 is connected.

A LAN 2 (see FIG. 1) is connected to the LAN IF 65.
Connected to the input / output IF 66 are a card reading unit 21, an electronic lock 14, an input switch 22, a storage switch 23, an extraction switch 24, an end switch 25, a display unit 26, a speaker 27, an electrode 28, a limit switch 105, an LED 98, and the like. ing.

  The HDD 64 includes user information storage means 71, an opening / closing permission program 72 that is an example of an “open / close permission means”, an IC chip data reading failure detection program 73, a storage object storage means 74, and a storage object use history storage. Means 75 is stored.

The user information storage unit 71 stores user information of a user who has the authority to use the storage 10. The user information may be distributed from the server 3 to the control device 17 via the LAN 2 and stored in the user information storage unit 71 in advance, or when the user holds the IC card 80 over the card reading unit 21, The control device 17 may query the server 3 to acquire user information and store it in the user information storage unit 71.
The opening / closing permission program 72 performs the processing shown in FIG. The IC chip data reading failure detection program 73 performs the processing shown in FIG. The opening / closing permission program 72 and the IC chip data reading failure detection program 73 will be described later.
The storage object storage unit 74 stores the name, arrangement, type, and the like of the storage object stored in the storage 10 based on the data of the contact IC chip 90 read by the electrode 28.
The storage object usage history storage means 75 stores the usage history of the storage object. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the user identification number, the user name, the use start date and time, the return date and time, the use storage object are stored. Accumulate and remember.

<IC card control block>
FIG. 12 is an electrical block diagram of the IC card 80.
The IC card 80 is a card on which a known non-contact type IC chip is mounted. The IC card 80 includes a CPU 81, a ROM 82, a RAM 83, an EEPROM 84, an antenna 86, and the like, and has a computer function. The EEPROM 84 is provided with use authority identification information storage means 85, and stores use authority identification information for identifying a user who has use authority of the storage 10, such as a user identification number and a user name.

<Control block of contact IC chip>
FIG. 13 is an electrical block diagram of the contact IC chip 90.
The contact IC chip 90 is a well-known one having a computer function, and is configured around a CPU 91. A ROM 92, a RAM 93, an EEPROM 94, a first contact 96 and a second contact 97 are connected to the CPU 91. The reason why there are two contacts, the first contact 96 and the second contact 97, is to prevent a position detection error of the storage object by performing two-point detection. The EEPROM 94 is provided with storage object identification information storage means 95, and stores storage object identification information for identifying the storage object such as the identification number, name, type, and storage location of the storage object.

<About the operation of the storage>
Next, the operation of the storage 10 will be described.
The storage 10 manages the storage object by acquiring the data of the storage object from the contact IC chip 90 when the electrode 28 contacts the first contact 96 and the second contact 97.

<Storage of CD-ROM>
For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the CD-ROM 102 is accommodated in the third shelf 16C, the solenoid 107 is energized to retract one end of the link 108 from the path of the case 101, and the third shelf 16C. Open the storage port. When the case 101 is inserted into the accommodation opening of the third shelf 16C, the upper end corner of the case 101 hits the biasing member 109, and the lower end corner of the case 101 hits the electrodes 28C and 28C.

  Since the tip of the urging member 109 is hemispherical, the urging member 109 moves upward in the figure against the elastic force of the spring 110 as the case 101 moves, and widens the path of the case 101. Further, since the electrodes 28C and 28C are deformably attached to the third shelf 16C, when the case 101 is pushed into the third shelf 16C against the repulsive force of the electrodes 28C and 28C, the electrodes 28C and 28C are The top of the case 101 is pressed and deformed to widen the course of the case 101. Accordingly, the case 101 is inserted from the accommodation opening of the third shelf 16C to the back side of the third shelf 16C through the space between the biasing member 109 and the electrode 28C. When the case 101 is inserted until it comes into contact with the back surface of the third shelf 16C, the limit switch 105C is switched from the off state to the on state, and it is confirmed that the CD-ROM 102 is accommodated in the third shelf 16C.

  Here, when the case 101 is pushed into the third shelf 16 </ b> C, the electrodes 28 </ b> C and 28 </ b> C are deformed to generate elastic force and push the top portion toward the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 side. Therefore, the electrodes 28C and 28C are rubbed against the first contact 96 and the second contact 97. At the same time, the urging member 109 urges the case 101 toward the electrodes 28C and 28C by the elastic force of the spring 110, and presses the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 against the electrodes 28C and 28C. The electrodes 28 </ b> C and 28 </ b> C read the data of the contact IC chip 90 when the electrodes 28 </ b> C and 28 </ b> C rub against and contact the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 while being urged by the urging member 90. The read data is stored in the storage object storage unit 74 and the storage object utilization history storage unit 75.

  When the CD-ROM 102 is accommodated in the third shelf 16C as described above and the limit switch 105C is switched from the off state to the on state, the solenoid 107 is deenergized so that one end of the link 108 is routed to the case 101. It protrudes upward and closes the accommodation opening of the third shelf 16C. As a result, the CD-ROM 102 accommodated in the storage 10 cannot be taken out from the third shelf 16C. Simultaneously with the switching of the limit switch 105 </ b> C, the LED 98 corresponding to the stored CD-ROM 102 is turned on to notify the outside that the specific CD-ROM 102 is in the storage 10.

<Removing the CD-ROM>
When taking out the CD-ROM 102 from the third shelf 16C, the solenoid 107 is energized to open the accommodation port of the third shelf 16C, and the case 101 is taken out from the third shelf 16C. Also at this time, the urging member 109 urges the case 101 toward the electrodes 28C and 28C by the elastic force of the spring 110, and the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 are pressed against the electrodes 28C and 28C. 28C presses the top against the electrodes 28C and 28C by its own elastic force. Therefore, even when the case 101 is taken out, the electrodes 28C and 28C are rubbed against the first contact 96 and the second contact 97, and the data of the contact IC chip 90 can be read. The read data is deleted from the storage object storage unit 74 and stored in the storage object use history storage unit 75. After the case 101 is taken out, the solenoid 107 is deenergized to close the accommodation opening of the third shelf 16C, and the accommodation of the case 101 is restricted. At this time, the limit switch 105C is switched from the on state to the off state, and the removal of the CD-ROM 102 can be confirmed. Simultaneously with the switching of the limit switch 105C, the LED 98 corresponding to the removed CD-ROM 102 is turned off to notify the outside that the removed CD-ROM 102 is not in the storage 10.

<Key storage>
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the key 112 is housed in the first shelf 16A, the solenoid 117 is energized to retract the tip 118a of the link 118 from the path of the holder 111, and The storage opening of the shelf 16A is opened. When the holder 111 is inserted into the housing recess 120, the holder 111 abuts against the electrodes 28A and 28A.

  Since the electrodes 28A and 28A are deformably attached to the first shelf 16A, when the holder 111 is pushed into the receiving recess 120 against the repulsive force of the electrodes 28A and 28A, the electrodes 28A and 28A Is pushed and deformed to widen the course of the case 101. When the holder 111 is further pushed into the housing recess 120, the electrodes 28A and 28A are fitted into the guide rails 111a and 111b and are rubbed against the clean tape 113 by the elastic force of the electrodes themselves, thereby removing dirt such as an oxide film. Further, when the holder 111 is pushed into the housing recess 120, the electrodes 28 </ b> A and 28 </ b> A reach the first contact 96 and the second contact 97. At this time, the electrodes 28A and 28A are pressed against and rubbed against the first and second contacts 96 and 97 by the elastic force of the electrodes themselves, and the data of the contact IC chip 90 is read. The read data is stored in the storage object storage unit 74 and the storage object utilization history storage unit 75.

  Thus, by inserting the holder 111 from the opening of the receiving recess 120 to the inner side of the receiving recess 120 through the electrodes 28A and 28A, the limit switch 105A is switched from the off state to the on state, and the key 112 Is confirmed to be accommodated in the accommodating recess 120.

  When the limit switch 105A is switched from the off state to the on state, the solenoid 117 is switched to the non-energized state so that the tip end portion 118a of the link 118 protrudes on the path of the holder 111 and engages with the notch 111c. Thereby, the key 112 accommodated in the storage 10 cannot be taken out from the first shelf 16A. Simultaneously with the switching of the limit switch 105 </ b> A, the LED 98 corresponding to the stored key 112 is lit to notify the outside that the specific key 112 is in the storage 10.

<Removing the key>
When taking out the key 112 from the first shelf 16A, the solenoid 117 is energized to retract the tip 118a of the link 118 from the path of the holder 111, and after disengaging the tip 118a and the notch 111c, The holder 111 is taken out from the housing recess 120. Also at this time, the electrodes 28A and 28A press the tops against the electrodes 28A and 28A by their own elastic force. Therefore, even when the key 112 is taken out, the electrodes 28A, 28A are rubbed against the first contact 96 and the second contact 97, and the data of the contact IC chip 90 can be read. The read data is deleted from the storage object storage unit 74 and stored in the storage object use history storage unit 75. After the case 101 is taken out, the solenoid 117 is deenergized so that the tip 118a of the link 118 protrudes on the path of the holder 111, and the accommodation of the key 112 is restricted. At this time, the limit switch 105A is switched from the on state to the off state, and the removal of the key 112 can be confirmed. Simultaneously with the switching of the limit switch 105A, the LED 98 corresponding to the extracted key 112 is turned off to notify the outside that the specific key 112 is not in the storage 10.

<Contact IC chip contact failure detection>
The storage 10 detects a reading failure of the contact IC chip 90 when the storage object is stored / extracted. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the opening / closing permission program 72 shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the IC chip data read failure detection program 73.

  The control device 17 of the storage 10 executes the opening / closing permission program 72 shown in FIG. 14 with the user holding the IC card 80 as a trigger, authenticates the use authority, and controls the opening / closing of the door 12.

As shown in FIG. 14, the control device 17 first determines in step 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as “S1”) whether or not the IC card 80 is held over the card reading unit 21 and the use authority identification information has been acquired. to decide. It waits until it acquires use authority information identification information (S1: NO).
When the use authority identification information is acquired (S1: YES), an ID input screen is displayed on the display unit 26 of the operation panel 13 in S2, and the user is prompted to input the ID. Wait until the user inputs an ID using the input switch 22 (S2: NO). When the user inputs an ID (S2: YES), personal authentication is performed in S3. If the use authority identification information does not match the user information or the ID is not valid, it is determined that the legitimate authority cannot be authenticated (S4: NO), and the process returns to S1. That is, the opening of the door 12 is not permitted.

  On the other hand, if the IC card use authority identification information matches the user information and the ID is valid, it is determined that the legitimate authority can be authenticated (S4: YES), and the storage switch 23 or the removal switch 24 is pressed. A message prompting the user is displayed on the display unit 26 of the operation panel 13 or is output from the speaker 27 by voice. The reason for pressing the switches 23 and 24 in this way is to make the control device 17 recognize the intention of loading and unloading the storage object. Wait until the storage switch 23 or the take-off switch 24 is pressed (S5: NO).

  When the user presses the storage switch 23 or the removal switch 24 (S5: YES), the electronic lock 14 is unlocked. That is, the opening of the door 12 is permitted. Then, it waits until a user opens the door 12 (S7: NO). When the user opens the door 12 (S7: YES), a timer is started, and it is determined whether or not a certain time has elapsed in S8. Until a certain time has elapsed (S8: NO), the system waits while monitoring whether or not the door 12 is closed in S10. When a certain time elapses with the door 12 open (S7: YES, S8: YES), a forgetting to close alarm is output to the display unit 26 or the speaker 27 of the operation panel 13 in S9.

  A message prompting the user to press the end switch 25 when the user closes the door 12 before the fixed time elapses (S8: NO) or after the forgetting to close alarm is output (S9). 26 or output from the speaker 27. The reason for prompting the operation of the end switch 25 is to make the control device 17 recognize that the user has completed the storage / extraction of the storage object. Wait until the user presses the end switch 25 (S11: NO, S8, S9, S10).

  When the user presses the end switch 25 (S11: YES), in S12, the data of the contact IC chip 90 read by the electrode 28 is stored in the storage object storage means 74, and the number (presence / absence) of storage objects is managed. Further, the data of the non-contact type IC chip 90 read by the electrode 28 is associated with the user information of the user who has been authenticated that the use authority is valid, for example, for each user identification information (user name) as shown in FIG. The use start date and time when the use of the storage object is started, the return date and time when the storage object is returned, and the used storage object are stored in the storage object use history storage means 75. By storing the storage object usage history, it is possible to trace the storage history of the storage object and determine the location of the storage object.

  In S13, an IC chip data read failure detection process is executed. The process of S13 will be described later. When the IC chip data reading failure detection process is completed, the electronic lock 14 is driven to lock the door 12 and the door 12 is not permitted to be opened in S14.

Next, an IC chip data reading failure detection process (see S13 in FIG. 14) will be described.
The IC chip data reading failure detection process is performed by executing the IC chip data reading failure detection program 73 shown in FIG. In the IC chip data reading failure detection process, whether or not the number (presence / absence) of storage objects detected by the contact of the electrode 28 with the contact IC chip 90 has changed after the opening / closing of the door 12 in S1201 of FIG. The determination is made by confirming the number (presence / absence) of stored items stored in the stored item storage means 74. A user normally opens and closes the storage 10 on the premise of storage / extraction of storage objects. Therefore, when the number (presence / absence) of stored items does not change after the door 12 is opened / closed, there is a high possibility that the contact IC chip 90 has a poor contact. Specifically, for example, when the user returns the key 112 to the first shelf 16A and the key 112 is not sufficiently inserted into the housing recess 120, the electrode 28A is connected to the first contact 96 and the second contact. In some cases, the data of the contact type IC chip 90 cannot be read. In this case, even if the user returns the key 112 to the storage 10, the number (presence / absence) of storage objects detected by the electrode 28 does not change, and the key 112 is erroneously recognized as unreturned. Therefore, if the number (presence / absence) of stored items does not change after the door 12 is opened / closed (S1201: NO), the process proceeds to S1207 described later.

  On the other hand, if the number (presence / absence) of storage objects changes after opening / closing the door 12 (S1201: YES), the number (presence / absence) of storage objects detected by the electrode 28 contacting the contact IC chip 90 in S1202. And the limit switch 105 is turned on to determine whether or not the number (presence / absence) of articles to be detected matches. This is because, if the user appropriately enters and exits the storage object 16 on the shelf 16, the number (presence / absence) of storage object detected by the limit switch 105 and the number (presence / absence) of storage object detected by the electrode 28 should match. .

  However, for example, when the CD-ROM 102 is returned to the third shelf 16C, if the oxide film adheres to the surfaces of the electrodes 28C and 28C, the electrode 28 contacts the first contact 96 and the second contact 97. However, data may not be acquired from the contact IC chip 90. In this case, even if the limit switch 105C is switched from the off state to the on state and the number of stored articles increases, the electrode 28 cannot detect the stored stored articles, and the stored article storing means 74 is stored. Since the number (presence / absence) of stored items does not change, the number (presence / absence) of stored items counted by the limit switch 105 does not match the number (presence / absence) of stored items stored in the stored item storage means 74. . As described above, when the number (presence / absence) of storage objects detected by contact of the electrode 28 with the contact IC chip 90 does not match the number (presence / absence) of storage objects detected by the limit switch 105 (S1202: (NO), it progresses to S1207 mentioned later.

  On the other hand, when the number (presence / absence) of stored objects detected by contact of the electrode 28 with the contact IC chip 90 matches the number (presence / absence) of stored objects detected by the limit switch 105 (S1202: YES). In step S1203, it is determined whether the storage switch 23 has been pressed.

  If the user has pressed the storage switch 23 (S1203: YES), it is determined in S1204 whether or not the number of stored items stored in the stored item storage unit 74 has increased. This is because when the user presses the storage switch 23, the user intends to store the storage object in the storage 10 and the number of storage objects should increase after the door 12 is opened and closed. Therefore, if the number of objects to be stored increases (S1204: YES), it is considered that the electrode 28 can properly contact the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 to read the data of the contact IC chip 90. Therefore, the process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to S14 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the storage switch 23 is pressed (S1203: YES), but the number of stored items does not increase (S1204: NO), the electrode 28 is connected to the first contact 96 when storing the stored items. There is a possibility that the data of the contact IC chip 90 could not be properly acquired by contacting the second contact 97. Specifically, for example, when the user stores the case 101, when the case 101 is caught by an adjacent case or the like and the case 101 is reciprocated several times on the electrodes 28C and 28C, according to the movement. The electrode 28C may not be able to acquire data of the contact IC chip 90. In this case, depending on the number of times the electrode 28C acquires the data of the contact IC chip 90, the number of stored items stored in the stored item storage means 74 decreases, and the stored items are taken out without being stored. There is a risk of misrecognizing it. Then, it progresses to S1207 mentioned later.

  On the other hand, when the user presses the takeout switch 24 instead of the storage switch 23 (S1203: NO, S1205: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of stored items stored in the stored item detection means 74 has decreased. . This is because, when the user presses the take-off switch 24, there is an intention to take out the stored items from the storage 10, and the number of stored items should decrease after the door 12 is opened and closed. Therefore, if the number of objects to be stored has decreased after opening and closing the door 12 (S1206: YES), the electrode 28 properly contacts the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 to read the data of the contact IC chip 90. Is determined, and the process proceeds to S14 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the take-out switch 24 is pressed (S1203: NO, S1205: YES), but the number of stored items does not decrease (S1206: NO), the electrode 28 is moved when the stored items are stored. There is a possibility that the data of the contact IC chip 90 could not be properly acquired by contacting the first contact 96 and the second contact 97. Specifically, for example, when the user takes out the case 101, the case 101 is caught on the adjacent case and the case 101 is reciprocated several times on the electrodes 28C and 28C. 28C may acquire excessive data of the contact IC chip 90. In this case, the number of articles to be stored stored in the article storage means 74 increases, and there is a risk of erroneous recognition that the articles to be stored are stored without being taken out. Then, it progresses to S1207.

  In step S <b> 1207, a warning message regarding the contact failure of the contact IC chip 90 is displayed on the display unit 26 of the operation panel 13, and a warning sound or a warning message regarding the contact failure of the contact IC chip 90 is output from the speaker 27. As a result, the user notices a reading failure of the contact IC chip, and puts in / out the stored article in and out of the storage 10.

  In step S1208, an alarm regarding contact failure of the contact IC chip 90 is output to the server 3 via the LAN 2 together with user information. The server 3 specifies a mail destination based on the user information, and transmits a warning mail to the personal computer 4 owned by the user. Even when the user returns from the storage 10 to the personal computer 4 without noticing the warning of the storage 10, the reading of the contact IC chip 90 has occurred by looking at the content of the warning mail sent to the personal computer 4. Know. As a result, the user returns to the storage 10 and puts in and out the storage 10 again.

  In step S1209, the data stored in the storage object storage unit 74 and the storage object utilization history storage unit 75 are corrected, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

<Operation effect of storage>
The storage 10 having the above configuration reads the contact IC chip 90 attached to the storage object by the electrode 28 and manages the storage object (see FIGS. 6, 8, and 9). Therefore, even when the storage 10 stores a storage object such as the CD-ROM 102 and the key 112 close to each other and increases the storage efficiency, the electrode 28 contacts the specific contact IC chip 90 to obtain data. It can be read individually and the stored items can be managed.

  By the way, in the storage 10, if the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 provided on the contact IC chip 90 are not properly in contact with the electrode 28 at the time of loading / unloading the storage object, the electrode 28 is contact IC. There is a possibility that the data of the chip 90 cannot be acquired and the storage / receipt of the storage object is erroneously recognized. In order to prevent this problem, the storage 10 detects the reading failure of the contact IC chip by the IC chip data reading failure detection program 73 shown in FIG.

  That is, according to the storage 10 of the present embodiment, the limit switch 105 detects the presence or absence of a storage object, the storage object detected by the electrode 28, and the storage object detected by the limit switch 105. Since the reading failure of the contact IC chip is determined when the object does not match (see S1202: NO, S1207, S1208 in FIG. 15), the reliability of the storage object management can be increased.

  Further, according to the storage 10 of the present embodiment, the limit switch 105 detects the number of objects to be stored, the number of objects to be stored that the electrode 28 detects, and the number of objects to be stored that the limit switch 105 detects. Since the reading failure of the contact type IC chip 90 is judged when they do not match (refer to S1202: NO, S1207, S1208 in FIG. 15), the reliability of the storage management can be increased.

  Further, according to the storage 10 of the present embodiment, all storage objects stored in the storage 10 are stored in the storage object storage means 74, and the storage switch 23 of the operation panel 13 is operated. When the number of stored items stored in the stored item storage unit 74 does not increase or when the take-out switch 24 of the operation panel 13 is operated, the number of stored items stored in the stored item storage unit 74 decreases. If not, the reading failure of the contact IC chip 90 is judged (see S1203: YES, S1204: NO, S1205: YES, S1206: NO, S1207, S1208 in FIG. 15), and the reliability with respect to the management of stored items. Can be high.

  Further, according to the storage 10 of the present embodiment, all storage objects stored in the storage 10 are stored in the storage object storage means 74, and stored after the electronic lock 14 is opened and closed. When the number of objects to be stored stored in the object storage means 74 does not change, the reading error of the contact IC chip 90 is judged and the personal computer 4 corresponding to the IC card 80 that has authenticated the authority to use the storage 10 is stored. Thus, the fact that the number of stored items has not changed is notified via LAN 2 such as a LAN (see S1201: NO and S1208 in FIG. 15). Even when the user is away, the user can be informed that the stored item has not been properly stored and taken out, and the reliability of the stored item management can be increased.

  In addition, the storage 10 includes a mechanical structure that prevents contact failure of the contact IC chip 90.

  That is, the storage 10 of the present embodiment includes, for example, a biasing member 109 that presses the case 101 so as to press the contact IC chip 90 against the electrode 28C, and biases the contact IC chip 90 toward the electrode 28C. In addition, since the electrode 28C reliably contacts the contact-type IC chip 90 and acquires data (see FIG. 6), the reliability for management of stored items can be improved.

  Further, in the storage 10 of this embodiment, the electrode 28 is bent to generate an urging force. For example, when the CD-ROM 102 and the key 112 are stored in the storage 10, the electrode 28 has its own urging force. Thus, the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 are rubbed and the contact IC chip 90 is reliably contacted to acquire data (see FIGS. 6 and 9), so that the reliability of management of stored items can be improved. it can.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 16 is an electric block diagram of the control device 1017.
The storage of this embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that the contact state of the contact IC chip 90 is detected by detecting the open / closed state of the door 12. Therefore, here, it demonstrates centering on a different point from 1st Embodiment, about the common point, the same code | symbol as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected to drawing, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the control device 1017, the input / output IF 66 is connected to the open / close state detection limit switch 1201. The open / closed state detection limit switch 1201 is fixed to the housing 11 and is turned on when the door 12 is closed, and is turned off when the door 12 is opened. The control device 1017 stores a contact IC chip data contact failure detection program 1073 in the HDD 64.

Next, the management operation of the storage object will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the IC chip data read failure detection program 1073 shown in FIG.
The IC chip data read failure detection program 1073, which is an example of “IC chip data contact failure detection means”, is based on a signal input from an open / closed state detection limit switch 1201 which is an example of “storage opening / closing means”. It is determined whether or not is in a closed state. While the door 12 is closed, the user cannot enter or leave the storage items, and the number of storage items cannot be changed. Therefore, in S1221, when the door 12 of the storage 10 is closed, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the storage object storage unit 74 has changed. When it is determined that there is no change in the data, the electrode 28 is in contact with the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 and the data can be acquired from the contact IC chip 90. Therefore, the processing is terminated, and S14 in FIG. Proceed to

  On the other hand, when there is a change in the data stored in the storage object storage means 74, it is considered that the electrode 28 is not properly in contact with the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 of the contact IC chip 90. . For example, when the user pushes the holder 111 into the housing recess 120 to turn on the limit switch 105A and then closes the door 12, if the holder 111 is not pushed too much, the vibration that causes the door 12 to close or the limit switch 105A The holder 111 may be displaced due to a repulsive force or the like. In this case, the control device 1017 may erroneously recognize that the electrode 28 is no longer in contact with the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 and the stored items are reduced. Therefore, the processing after S1207 is executed and an alarm is output. Since the processing after S1207 has been described above, a description thereof will be omitted.

  Therefore, according to the storage 10 of the present embodiment, when all storage objects stored in the storage 10 are stored in the storage object storage means 74 and the door 12 of the storage 10 is closed. In addition, the electrode 28 reads the contact IC chip 90 attached to each of all the articles to be stored and stores them in the article storage means 74. For example, the electrode 28 is attached to a certain article to be stored. When the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 are not in contact with each other and the data stored in the storage object storage means 74 is rewritten and changed, it is determined whether or not the contact IC chip 90 is read (S1221 in FIG. 17). , S1207 and S1208.), The reliability of the storage management can be increased.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The storage of this embodiment can be said to be the best mode of the present invention in that the cost can be reduced. The storage of this embodiment is configured such that when the contact electrode 130, which is an example of “IC chip data reading means”, contacts the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 of the contact IC chip 135, the IC side The point of checking the data reading state of the contact IC chip 135 by turning on the LED 136 using the current flowing between the plus electrode terminal 137 and the IC side minus electrode terminal 138 is different from the first embodiment. Therefore, here, it demonstrates centering on a different point from 1st Embodiment, about the common point, the same code | symbol as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected to drawing, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 18 is a schematic configuration diagram of a contact state detection system. FIG. 18 shows only the storage shelf 145 taken out.
The storage shelf 145 has a back wall 145a fixed vertically to a bottom wall 145b, and a partition plate 145c provided to the bottom wall 145b so that the position thereof can be adjusted. A contact electrode 130 is fixed to the back wall 145a. The contact electrode 130 is laid long in the horizontal direction so that contact IC chips 135 provided in a plurality of files 134 come into contact with each other. Note that the shelf 145 is not provided with the limit switch 105 or the LED 98 as in the first embodiment. On the other hand, the shelf 145 is provided with an entry / exit restriction device 106 for restricting entry / exit of the file 134, but the description thereof is omitted here.

  The file 134 has an attachment sheet 142 attached thereto. A contact IC chip 135, an IC side positive electrode terminal 137 (described later), and an IC side negative electrode terminal 138 (described later) are fixed to the attachment sheet 142 with an adhesive or the like, and the contact IC chip 135 is attached to an existing file 134. Can be retrofitted. The contact type IC chip 135 is connected to the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative terminal 138 via the connection line 140. The connection line 140 is also connected to the LED 136 fixed to the back cover of the file 134 with an adhesive or the like. In the present embodiment, the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 constitute “two terminals provided on the contact IC chip” described in the claims.

FIG. 19 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part A in FIG. 18 and shows a contact state between the contact IC chip 135 and the contact electrode 130.
The contact electrode 130 protrudes from the back wall 145a. The contact electrode 130 has a sandwich structure in which a plus electrode terminal 132 and a minus electrode terminal 133 are provided with an insulating part 131 interposed therebetween. The leading end portion of the plus electrode terminal 132 and the leading end portion of the minus electrode terminal 133 are thickened and provided with semi-circular stoppers 132a and 133a whose cross section projects outward.

  The IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative connection terminal 138 have a sandwich structure with the insulating portion 139 interposed therebetween. The IC-side plus electrode terminal 137 and the IC-side minus connection terminal 138 are bent at their ends, and are provided with a spring property in a direction in which they are close to each other. In the following description, the portion where the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative connection terminal 138 are closest to each other and are in contact with the contact electrode 130 is referred to as a first contact 137a and a second contact 138a. In the return state where the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative connection terminal 138 are not elastically deformed, the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a leave a gap smaller than the thickness of the contact electrode 130, and an unexpected current is contacted. The IC chip 135 is prevented from flowing. The IC-side plus electrode terminal 137 and the IC-side minus electrode terminal 138 are provided with a guide portion 137b and a guide portion 138b, respectively, by bending the tip portions of the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a outward.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an electric circuit provided in the article to be stored shown in FIG.
The IC side positive electrode terminal 137 is connected to the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 via the resistor 141 and the LED 136. The contact IC chip 135 is provided in parallel with the LED 136.

<File return operation>
When the user pushes the file 134 into the shelf 145, the contact electrode 130 is inserted between the guide portion 137 b of the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the guide portion 138 b of the IC side negative electrode terminal 138. When the guide portions 137b and 138b abut against the stopper portions 132a and 133a, resistance is generated in the file 134. When the user pushes the file 134 into the shelf 145 against the resistance, the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 push the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a apart by the stopper portions 132a and 133a. And elastically deform outward. When the file 134 is further pushed into the shelf 145, the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a get over the stopper portions 132a and 133a and come into contact with the plus electrode terminal 132 and the minus electrode terminal 133, respectively. At this time, since the stopper portions 132a and 133a have a semicircular shape, the IC-side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC-side negative electrode terminal 138 can apply an outward force little by little to the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a. Deforms smoothly.

  The IC-side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC-side negative electrode terminal 138 have a separation distance between the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a in the return state smaller than the thickness of the contact electrode 130. Therefore, when the file 134 is returned, an elastic force is generated in a direction in which the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 approach each other. The first contact point 137a and the second contact point 138a are pressed against the contact electrode 130 by the elastic force, and the positive electrode terminal 132 and the negative electrode terminal 133 of the contact electrode 130 are reliably rubbed and contacted. In this sense, the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 serve as “IC chip rubbing means”.

  When the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 come into contact with the positive electrode terminal 132 and the negative electrode terminal 133 of the contact electrode 130, the current flowing through the contact electrode 130 is transferred from the positive electrode terminal 132 of the contact electrode 130 to the file 134. The IC side positive electrode terminal 137, the contact IC chip 135, and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 flow to the negative electrode terminal 133 of the contact electrode 130. The contact IC chip 135 is driven by this current. The contact IC chip 135 outputs a response signal to the contact electrode 130 when receiving a serial signal inquiring about the presence or absence of the file 134 from the contact electrode 130. The control device 17 inputs a response signal from the contact electrode 130 and recognizes that the file 134 has been returned to the shelf 145.

  As shown in FIG. 20, since the contact IC chip 135 and the LED 136 are provided in parallel, the current supplied to the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 also flows to the LED 136 side. Therefore, the LED 136 is turned on almost simultaneously with the driving of the contact IC chip 135.

  On the other hand, when the file 134 is not sufficiently pushed into the shelf 145 and the first contact 137 a and the second contact 138 a do not contact the contact electrode 130, no current flows from the contact electrode 130 to the contact IC chip 135. Therefore, even if the control device 17 outputs a serial signal for confirming the file 134 to the contact electrode 130, the contact IC chip 135 does not output a response signal to the contact electrode 130. In other words, the contact electrode 130 cannot read data from the contact IC chip 135. In this case, even if the user intends to return the borrowed file 134 to the shelf 145, the control device 17 does not detect the file 134 and does not recognize the return of the file 134.

  At this time, since no current flows through the LED 136, the LED 136 remains off. When the user sees the LED 136 turned off when the file 134 is returned and pushes the file 134 back into the shelf 145 until the LED 136 is turned on, the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 come into contact with the contact electrode 130. Then, the contact type IC chip 135 is driven. Thereby, the contact electrode 130 inputs a response signal to the serial signal from the contact IC chip 135, and the control device 17 can recognize the return of the file 134 based on the response signal of the contact IC chip 135.

<File lending operation>
When the user pulls the file 134 stored in the shelf 145 in the take-out direction, the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 connect the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a to the stopper portions 132a and 133a of the contact electrode 130, respectively. Is pressed outward and elastically deforms outward. When the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a get over the stopper portions 132a and 133a and do not contact the contact electrode 130, current does not flow from the contact electrode 130 to the contact IC chip 135. As a result, no current flows through the LED 136 and the LED 136 is turned off.

<Response to LED failure>
By the way, when the LED 136 is out of order, even if the user pushes the file 134 strongly into the shelf 145 and drives the contact IC chip 135, the LED 136 remains off. The contact type IC chip 135 is provided with a lighting state detection means for detecting the lighting state of the LED 136. When the contact type IC chip 135 detects that the LED 136 is not lit while the contact type IC chip 135 is being driven, a warning signal that informs that the LED 136 has failed. Is output to the contact electrode 130. When the control device 17 receives a warning signal from the contact electrode 130, the control device 17 notifies the server 3 to that effect, and the server 3 notifies the storage manager of the failure of the LED 136.

  The storage manager who has received the notification goes to the storage, checks the file 134 on the shelf 145, and takes measures such as replacing the LED 136. Thereby, the failure state of the LED 136 does not continue for a long time, and the reliability for confirming the contact state of the contact IC chip 135 can be ensured.

<Effect>
Therefore, in the storage of this embodiment, the positive electrode terminal 132 and the negative electrode terminal 133 of the contact electrode 130 come into contact with the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a of the contact IC chip 135 (see FIG. 19). A current flows from the electrode terminal 132 to the negative electrode terminal 133 through the IC side positive electrode terminal 137, the contact IC chip 135, and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138. The contact IC chip 135 is driven by the current, and the contact electrode 130 can read data such as a response signal from the contact IC chip 135. At this time, the LED 136 is lit using the current flowing between the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138. Therefore, when the user stores the file 134 in the storage with the LED 136 turned on as a guide, the contact electrode 130 reliably contacts the first contact 137a and the second contact 138a of the contact IC chip 135, and the contact IC chip. Thus, the data 135 can be read reliably, and the stored items can be managed without erroneously recognizing the loading / unloading of the file 134. Therefore, according to the storage of this embodiment, the reliability with respect to file management (storage object management) can be increased.

  In particular, the storage of the present embodiment, like the other embodiments, is used for detecting the presence or absence of storage objects, storing the storage objects stored in the storage, detecting the number of storage objects, and detecting the opening / closing of the door 12. Necessary devices and programs are unnecessary. Therefore, the storage of the present embodiment can be simplified in structure and cost can be reduced as compared with the storage of the first embodiment.

Furthermore, since the storage of the present embodiment has the LED 136 in each of the files 134, the electrical circuit configuration for causing the LED 136 to emit light can be simplified (see FIG. 20). In addition, since the LED 136 is provided in the file 134 to be returned, there is no need to check the correspondence between the LED 136 and the file 134, which is easy to use.
In addition, since the plurality of files 134 share the contact electrode 130 and manage each file 134 by serial control, the return position of the file 134 is not fixed, and the storage of the present embodiment is easy to use. Is good.

(Fourth embodiment)
Subsequently, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The storage of this embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that a plurality of clear files 151 are placed in one storage box 152 and managed by the storage. Therefore, here, it demonstrates centering on a different point from 3rd Embodiment, attaches | subjects the same code | symbol to 1st Embodiment about a common point, and abbreviate | omits description suitably.

FIG. 21 is a schematic configuration diagram of a contact state detection system.
The storage box 152 has a box shape opened to one side, and a contact type IC chip 135, an IC side positive electrode terminal 137, an IC side negative electrode terminal 138, and a connection line 140 are attached to the outer surface via a mounting sheet 142. ing. An LED 136 connected to the connection line 140 is attached to the outer surface of the storage box 152. The storage box 152 stores 10 to 20 clear files 151. A contact electrode 153 is provided at the upper edge of the storage box 152 so as to protrude upward, and contacts an IC-side plus electrode terminal 159 (described later) and an IC-side minus electrode terminal 160 (described later) provided in the clear file 151. It is like that.

A mounting sheet 157 is attached to the clear file 151. In the attachment sheet 157, a contact IC chip 158, an IC side positive electrode terminal 159 (described later), and an IC side negative electrode terminal 160 (described later) are fixed with an adhesive or the like. The contact IC chip 158 is connected to an IC side positive electrode terminal 159 (described later) and an IC side negative electrode terminal 160 (described later) via a connection line 162. The LED 163 is connected to the connection line 162. The LED 163 is attached at a position where the clear file 151 is exposed from the storage box 152 and visible to the user.
The circuit configuration of the contact IC chip 158, the IC side positive electrode terminal 159, the IC side negative electrode terminal 160, and the LED 163 is the same as the circuit configuration shown in FIG.

FIG. 22 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion B in FIG.
The contact electrode 153 has a sandwich structure in which a plus side electrode 155 and a minus side electrode 156 are provided with an insulating portion 154 interposed therebetween. The tip portions of the plus side electrode 155 and the minus side electrode 156 are thickened, and provided with stopper portions 155a and 156a having a semicircular shape with a cross section projecting outward.

  The IC-side plus electrode terminal 159 and the IC-side minus electrode terminal 160 are provided via an insulating portion 161 and form a sandwich structure. The IC side positive electrode terminal 159 is bent at a right angle so that it can be disposed along the edge of the clear file 151. On the other hand, the IC side negative electrode terminal 160 is bent into a substantially U shape, and the open end is bent so as to be close to the IC side positive electrode terminal 159, and the spring force in the direction approaching the IC side positive electrode terminal 159 is applied. Prepare. In the following description, the inner surface of the IC side positive electrode terminal 159 with which the contact electrode 153 contacts is referred to as a first contact 159a, and the portion of the IC side negative electrode terminal 160 that contacts the contact electrode 153 is referred to as a second contact 160a. To do. In the return state where the IC side plus electrode terminal 159 and the IC side minus electrode terminal 160 are not elastically deformed, the distance between the first contact 159a and the second contact 160a is made smaller than the thickness of the contact electrode 153. The IC-side negative electrode terminal 160 is bent outward from the second contact point 160a and is provided with a guide portion 160b.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that the contact electrode 131 and the contact electrode 153 constitute “IC chip data reading means” in the claims. Further, the IC side plus electrode terminal 137 and the IC side minus electrode terminal 138, and the IC side plus electrode terminal 159 and the IC side minus electrode terminal 160 respectively correspond to “IC chip rubbing means”.

<Clear file return operation>
When returning the clear file 151 borrowed by the user to the storage shelf 145, the storage box 152 is taken out of the shelf 145, and the contact electrode 153 is inserted between the IC side positive electrode terminal 159 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 160. The clear file 151 is put into the storage box 152 as described above. Then, the storage box 152 is returned to the shelf 145.

  When the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 of the storage box 152 come into contact with the positive electrode terminal 132 and the negative electrode terminal 133 of the contact electrode 130, the current flowing through the contact electrode 130 is changed to the positive electrode terminal of the contact electrode 130. From 132 to the negative electrode terminal 133 of the contact electrode 130 through the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 of the storage box 152, the contact IC chip 135, and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138. Thereby, the contact type IC chip 135 is driven. Further, the current flowing between the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 of the storage box 152 flows from the positive electrode terminal 155 of the contact electrode 153 provided in the storage box 152 to the IC side positive electrode of the clear file 151. It also flows to the negative electrode terminal 156 of the contact electrode 153 via the electrode terminal 159, the contact IC chip 158, and the IC side negative electrode terminal 160. As a result, the contact IC chip 158 is driven.

  After driving, the contact IC chip 135 of the storage box 152 acquires data related to the clear file 151 from the contact IC chip 158 of the clear file 151 via the contact electrode 153 and stores it in the RAM 153. Then, when a serial signal inquiring about the presence or absence of the file 151 is input from the contact electrode 130, data related to the clear file acquired in the RAM 153 is output to the contact electrode 130 together with data related to the storage box 152. When the control device 17 inputs data from the contact electrode 130, the control device 17 compares the data before and after the storage box 152 is taken in and out, and recognizes that the data of the returned clear file 151 has increased. Thereby, the control device 17 recognizes that the lent clear file 151 is returned.

  When the contact IC chips 135 and 158 are driven, the LED 136 and the LED 163 are supplied with current and are lit.

  However, for example, when the user puts the clear file 151 in the storage box 152 so that the IC side positive electrode terminal 159 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 160 are on the LED 136 side, the storage box 152 is turned on so that the LED 136 is turned on. Even if it returns to the shelf 145, the LED 163 does not light up. The user notices the reading failure of the contact type IC chip 158 provided in the clear file 151 by looking at the situation where the LED 163 is not lit, and reconfirms the storage state of the clear file 151. At this point, the user notices that the clear file 151 is stored in the wrong direction, and correctly puts the clear file 151 back into the storage box 152 and returns the storage box to the shelf 145. Thereby, the LED 163 is turned on, and the user can confirm that the contact between the IC side positive electrode terminal 159 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 160 and the contact electrode 153 is good.

<Clear file lending operation>
When the user pulls the storage box 152 from the shelf 145 in the removal direction, the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138 are disconnected from the contact electrode 130, and the first contact 137 a and the second contact 138 a are connected to the positive electrode terminal 132. The negative electrode terminal 133 is not contacted. As a result, no current flows between the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138, and the contact IC chip 135 is not driven.

  As a result, no current flows from the contact electrode 153 of the storage box 152 to the contact IC chip 158 of the clear file 151, and the contact IC chip 158 is not driven.

  As described above, when the contact IC chips 135 and 158 are not driven, the contact electrode 153 cannot read the data of the contact IC chips 135 and 138. At this time, no current flows through the LED 136 of the storage box 152 and the LED 163 of the clear file 151, and the LED 136 of the storage box 152 and the LED 163 of the clear file 151 are turned off.

  When the user clears the necessary clear file 151 from the storage box 152 and returns the storage box 152 to the shelf 145, the contact IC chip 135 of the storage box 152 is driven by being supplied with current. Further, a current also flows through the contact IC chip 158 of the clear file 151 stored in the storage box 152, and the contact IC chip 158 is driven. The contact IC chip 135 of the storage box 152 acquires data from the contact IC chip 158 of the clear file 151 via the contact electrode 153, and the contact IC of the clear file 151 according to the serial signal input from the contact electrode 130. Data acquired from the chip 158 is output to the contact electrode 130. The control device 17 acquires data from the contact electrode 130 and recognizes the clear file 151 stored in the storage box 152.

  At this time, for the clear file 151 taken out from the storage box 152 and lent out, the contact IC chip 135 of the storage box 152 has not acquired data. Therefore, the data of the lent clear file 134 is not recognized by the control device 17. The control device 17 identifies the clear file 134 that has become unrecognizable based on the data change before and after the storage box 152 is taken in and out, and recognizes that the identified clear file 134 has been lent out.

<LED failure>
As described above, when the LED 163 is not turned on even if the clear file 151 is inserted again, the LED 163 may be broken. In this case, the contact IC chip 158 of the clear file 151 detects a failure of the LED 163 and outputs a first LED abnormality signal to the contact IC chip 135 of the storage box 152. The first abnormality signal includes information for specifying the clear file 151 to which the failed LED 163 is attached.

  The first LED abnormality signal is input to the contact IC chip 135. The contact IC chip 135 adds a second LED abnormality signal including information for identifying the storage box 152 to the first LED abnormality signal, and outputs the first and second LED abnormality signals to the contact electrode 130.

  When the control device 17 inputs the first and second LED abnormality signals from the contact electrode 130, the position of the shelf 145 that stores the storage box 152 in which the failed clear file 151 is placed in the first and second LED abnormality signals, And the 3rd LED abnormal signal which identifies the position of a storage is added, and the 1st-3rd LED abnormal signal is outputted to server 3.

  The server 3 inputs and analyzes the first to third LED abnormality signals, and provides the storage manager with the clear file 151 having the failed LED 163, the position of the storage box 152 that stores the clear file 151, and the storage box 152. A failure notification specifying the position of the shelf 145 for storing the storage and the storage is created. Then, the created failure notification is transmitted to the storage manager's personal computer. The storage manager who sees the failure notification easily identifies the locations of the storage, shelf 145, storage box 152, and clear file 151 where the failed LED 163 is located from the content of the failure notification, and performs the replacement operation of the failed LED 163. It is possible.

<Effect>
Therefore, in the storage of this embodiment, when the positive electrode terminal 132 and the negative electrode terminal 133 of the contact electrode 130 contact the first contact 137a of the IC side positive electrode terminal 137 and the second contact 138a of the IC side negative electrode terminal 138. The current is supplied from the contact electrode 130 to the negative electrode terminal 133 via the IC side positive electrode terminal 137, the contact IC chip 135, and the IC side negative electrode terminal 138. The contact IC chip 135 is driven by this current. At this time, the LED 136 of the storage box 52 is turned on by the current supplied from the contact electrode 130 of the shelf 145.

  Further, the current supplied from the contact electrode 130 of the storage is changed from the plus electrode terminal 155 of the contact electrode 153 provided in the storage box 152 to the IC side plus electrode terminal 159 of the clear file 151, the contact IC chip 158, the IC side. It flows to the negative electrode terminal 156 of the contact electrode 153 provided in the storage box 152 via the negative electrode terminal 160. The contact IC chip 158 is driven by this current. At this time, the LED 163 of the clear file 151 is turned on by the current supplied from the contact electrode 130 of the shelf 145 through the contact electrode 153 of the storage box 152.

  Therefore, in addition to storing the storage box 152 in the storage shelf 145 with the LED 136 turned on as a guide, the user puts the clear file 151 into the storage box 152 with the LED 163 turned on as a guide, so that the contact electrode 130 becomes a contact IC chip. The data 135 and the data of the contact IC chip 158 are surely read, and the clear file 151 can be managed without erroneously recognizing the entry / exit of the clear file 151. Therefore, according to the storage of the present embodiment, it is possible to increase the reliability with respect to clear file management (storage object management). In particular, even a clear file 151 that is difficult to be stored in the shelf 145 by itself can be collectively stored in the storage box 152 and managed.

  Moreover, according to the storage of this embodiment, since the LED 163 is provided in each clear file 151, the clear file 151 in which the contact failure has occurred can be distinguished at a glance, which is convenient.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various applications are possible.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the identity authentication is performed by reading the IC card 80, but any means for identity authentication may be used as long as the identity can be identified, such as fingerprint authentication, face authentication, and vein authentication.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the limit switch 105A is pushed on the lower end surface of the holder 111 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, the limit switch 105 may be pushed at the rear end of the link 1118. Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 23, the solenoid 1117 is connected to the link 1118 with the spring 1116 compressed, and the link 1118 is rotated clockwise and counterclockwise in the drawing by using the driving force of the solenoid 1117. The entry / exit restriction device 1106 may be configured so as to make it happen.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the first contact 96 and the second contact 97 are adhered to the mounting sheet 103 so as to be exposed from the notches 101 a and 101 a of the case 101. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, the plate-like first contact 1096 and the second contact 1097 may be attached to the case 101 in a state of being bent like a bow. Then, the plate-like electrode 1028 may be attached to the shelf 16 so that the first contact 1096 and the second contact 1097 rub against the electrode 1028 by the elastic force of the first contact 1096 and the second contact 1097.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the presence / absence (number) of objects to be stored is detected by the limit switch 105. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25, an optical sensor 1105 is attached to the back surface of the storage 10, and detection light is emitted from the optical sensor 1105 toward the storage object 101, and the reflected light is detected to detect the reflected light. The number (presence / absence) of stored items may be detected.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the entry / exit restriction means 106 is provided for each article to be stored, but the entry / exit restriction is performed so that the articles to be stored accommodated in the shelf 16 are restricted as a whole or in groups. Means 106 may be provided.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the display panel 26 may display the position or list of the objects stored in the storage 10 to notify the user of the management status of the objects to be stored.

  For example, in the above embodiment, one control device 17 is attached to one storage 10. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26, a plurality of (here, four) storages 10 may be controlled by one control device 1017. In this case, a single operation panel 1013 may be attached to the control device 1017. Then, as shown in FIG. 27, specific switches 10221, 1022B, 1022C, and 1022D for specifying storages 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D are provided on the operation panel 1013, and the storage 10 corresponding to the specific switch 1022 pressed by the user. May be permitted to open and close. Note that the operation panel 1013 shown in FIG. 27 does not include the display unit 26 and the speaker 27 and is configured at low cost. In this case, even if a contact failure of the contact IC chip 90 occurs when the user enters and leaves the storage object, an alarm cannot be issued on the spot. However, if the control device 1017 outputs an alarm to the server 3 and transmits a warning mail from the server 3 to the personal computer 4, it is possible to notify the user of a contact failure of the contact IC chip 90.

For example, in the third and fourth embodiments, the LED that emits light using the current flowing when the contact IC chip contacts is provided on the storage object side, but the LED may be provided on the storage side.
For example, in the third and fourth embodiments, the contact electrode 130 is provided in the storage so that a plurality of storage objects are shared, and the storage objects are serially controlled. The electrode 130 may be provided to control the storage object in parallel.
For example, in the third and fourth embodiments, the file 134, the storage box 152, and the clear file 151 are given as examples of stored objects. However, a CD-ROM, a USB memory, a personal computer, and the like are stored objects, and a contact IC You may make it attach LED which lights using the electric current which flows into a chip | tip.

  For example, in the fourth embodiment, the contact IC chip 135 acquires data from the contact IC chip 158 and outputs the data to the contact electrode 130. On the other hand, the contact electrode 130 may directly query the contact IC chip 158 via the contact electrode 153 and output a response signal from the contact IC chip 158 to the contact electrode 130 via the contact electrode 153. . In this case, the contact IC chip 135 only needs to have a function of outputting only the data related to the storage box 152 to the contact electrode 153, and the contents of the program can be simplified.

  For example, in the CD-ROM detection structure shown in FIG. 6, the loading / unloading of the CD-ROM 102 may be detected by the order in which the first and second terminals 96 and 97 contact the electrodes 28C and 28C.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a storage network system including a storage according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows an example of the storage shown in FIG. 1, Comprising: The state which closed the door is shown. It is an external appearance perspective view of the storage shown in FIG. 2, Comprising: The state which opened the door is shown. FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation panel shown in FIG. 2. It is a figure which shows the example which attached the contact type IC chip to the case of CD-ROM. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the shelf which accommodates CD-ROM. It is a figure which shows the example which attached the contact-type IC chip to the key. It is an example of the structure of the shelf which accommodates a key. It is a figure which shows the example of attachment of the electrode shown in FIG. It is an electrical block diagram of the control apparatus attached to the storage shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the storage thing utilization log | history memory means shown in FIG. It is an electrical block diagram of an IC card. It is an electrical block diagram of a contact type IC chip. It is a flowchart of the opening / closing permission program shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the IC chip data reading failure detection program shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the electric block of the control apparatus attached to the storage which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the IC chip reading failure detection program shown in FIG. 16. It is a schematic block diagram of the contact state detection system provided in the storage which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the A section expanded sectional view of FIG. It is a figure which shows the electric circuit provided in the to-be-stored object shown in FIG. It is a schematic block diagram of the contact state detection system provided in the storage which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is the B section expanded sectional view of FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification of an entering / exiting restriction | limiting restriction apparatus. It is a figure which shows the attachment modification of a contact-type IC chip. It is a figure which shows the modification of a to-be-stored object detection means. It is a figure which shows the modification of a storage network system. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a modification of the operation panel used in the system shown in FIG. 26.

Explanation of symbols

1 Storage 14 Electronic lock (Storage open / close means)
21 Card reader (card reader)
28 electrodes (IC chip data reading means, IC chip rubbing means)
72 Open / close permission program (open / close permission means)
90 Contact IC chip 96 First contact (terminal)
97 Second contact (terminal)
102 CD-ROM (Storage)
109 Biasing member (biasing means)
112 Key (custody)
130 Contact terminal (IC chip data reading means)
135 Contact IC chip 137 IC side positive electrode terminal (terminal, IC chip rubbing means)
138 IC side negative electrode terminal (terminal, IC chip rubbing means)
153 Contact terminal (IC chip data reading means)
158 Contact IC chip 159 IC side positive electrode terminal (terminal, IC chip rubbing means)
160 IC side negative electrode terminal (terminal, IC chip rubbing means)

Claims (3)

A storage device for storing objects to be stored, a card reading means, an opening / closing permission means for judging whether or not the card read by the card reading means has an opening / closing permission, and receiving permission from the opening / closing permission means. In the storage provided with storage opening / closing means for opening the storage door,
Contact IC chips are attached to the individual storage items,
The contact IC chip includes an IC side positive electrode terminal and an IC side negative electrode terminal, and has a spring property in a direction in which the IC side positive electrode terminal and the IC side negative electrode terminal are close to each other. ,
A cross section in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the storage objects are arranged is provided on the back wall of the storage room along the direction in which the storage objects are arranged, and a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal are provided with an insulating portion interposed therebetween. It has a structure, and has a data reading means for reading data of the non-contact type IC chip by bringing the plus electrode terminal and the minus electrode terminal into contact with the IC side plus electrode terminal and the IC side minus electrode terminal, respectively. A vault characterized by that. In the storage room according to claim 1,
The IC-side positive electrode electrons and the IC-side negative electrode terminal have a thickness obtained by stacking the insulating portion, the positive electrode terminal, and the negative electrode terminal of the IC chip data reading unit in a return state where no spring force is generated. A vault that is separated by a small gap . In the storage according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal are provided with stopper portions with tips protruding outward .

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