JP4644511B2 - Central operation locker device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a centralized operation type locker device that performs locking and unlocking operations for each article storage unit with an operation unit provided at one place, and in particular, maintains all the article storage units simultaneously in a locked state and discontinues use. It is related with the centralized operation type | mold rocker apparatus which can select the use cancellation mode.

When the use of the locker device is temporarily suspended as a countermeasure against terrorism, the administrator locks the doors of each item storage unit one by one using the master key. It takes a lot of time to complete the locking, and forgetting to lock may occur. Therefore, the locker device is a centralized operation type locker device that locks and unlocks each article storage unit with an operation unit provided in one place, and the administrator keeps all the article storage units in a locked state all at once. Then, there has been considered one in which the use stop mode for canceling use can be selected (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this way, the lock-up device can be operated in a centralized manner and the use stop mode can be selected, so that the time required to complete the lock operation of the doors of all the article storage units and stop the use can be shortened. In addition, problems such as forgetting to lock are also solved.
JP-A-8-20995

  However, in the above-described conventional centralized operation type locker device, when the use stop mode is selected in which all the article storage units are maintained in a locked state at the same time and the use is stopped, the use stop mode is selected by the administrator and An article storage unit in use in which an article has been deposited before becoming an object is also subject to suspension of use, and the article being deposited cannot be taken out. Therefore, when the administrator selects the use stop mode, it is necessary to perform an operation for selecting the use stop mode after confirming that there is no article storage unit in use, and the administrator is forced to perform an inefficient operation. It was.

  The present invention is a centralized operation type locker device capable of selecting a use stop mode in which all the article storage units are simultaneously locked and used and can be used. In addition, it is an object of the present invention to improve the convenience for the user by enabling only the removal of an article even when the use is stopped, and to enable the administrator to efficiently perform the use stop work.

A centralized operation locker device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of article storage units that store articles, a door body for each article storage unit that opens and closes the article storage unit, and electrically locks the door body. A locking unit and a centralized operation unit that centrally operates locking and unlocking of the doors of the plurality of article storage units by the locking unit, and maintaining all of the article storage unit in a locked state by operating the centralized operation unit A centralized operation type rocker device capable of selecting a use stop mode to be used and to stop use, a use state storage unit for storing a use state of the article storage unit, and a use state storage unit during the use stop mode. Based on the stored use situation, an unlocking permission means for permitting the unlocking operation of the article storage unit in use by the centralized operation unit, and the article storage unit are provided for each of the article storage units. Lit when Rutotomoni, characterized in that it comprises a lamp which is lit even when the withdrawal mode is selected. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a centralized operation type locker device comprising: a plurality of article storage units for storing articles; a door body for each article storage unit for opening and closing the article storage part; A locking means for locking, and a centralized operation part for centrally operating locking and unlocking of the doors of the plurality of article storage parts by the locking means, and all the article storage parts are locked by operation of the centralized operation part A centralized operation type rocker device capable of selecting a use stop mode to be used and to stop use, wherein the use state storage means stores the use state of the article storage unit, and the use state storage is performed during the use stop mode. Unlocking permission means for permitting the unlocking operation of the article storage unit in use by the centralized operation unit based on the use situation stored in the means, and during the use stop mode, on the touch panel, Article removal Menu displays about, but the menu relates to an article deposit characterized in that it does not display.

  In this locker device, even in the use stop mode, the used article storage unit can be determined and only the taken-out items can be taken out. The operation of selecting the use stop mode is immediately performed without considering the use status of the storage unit, and since all the article storage units can be locked at the same time, the use stop operation can be performed reliably and easily. It is possible to perform an efficient use stop operation while ensuring the convenience of the user because it is only possible to take out the article while the use is stopped.

  The centralized locker device includes door body opening / closing detection means for detecting opening / closing of the door body of the article storage unit, and the door body opening / closing detection means is operated by the unlocking permission means during the use stop mode. When the door body opening / closing detection means detects that the door body of the article storage section permitted to be unlocked is closed again after being opened, the locking means of the article storage section permitted to be unlocked is automatically activated. It may be configured to be locked.

  In this case, when the article storage unit in use is opened and then closed again during the use stop mode, the article storage unit is automatically locked, and thereafter maintained in the locked state. Then, the other article storage units in use are maintained in a state in which only the articles that have been deposited can be taken out. Therefore, when canceling the use of the locker device, the administrator may immediately operate the use stop mode selection without considering the usage status of the article storage unit, and put all the article storage units in a locked state all at once. It is possible to perform the use cancellation work reliably and easily, and it is possible to perform the efficient use stop work while ensuring the convenience of the user as it is only possible to take out the article during the use stop.

  As described above, according to the present invention, even when the central operation type locker device is in the use suspension mode, the used article storage unit is identified, and only the taken-out article can be taken out, and the locker device is used. In the case of discontinuation, the administrator can immediately use the discontinuation mode selection operation without considering the usage status of the article storage unit, and all the article storage units can be locked at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to perform an efficient use stop operation while ensuring convenience for the user because only an article can be taken out during the use stop.

  In addition, when the article storage unit in use is opened and then closed again during the use suspension mode, the central operation type locker device is automatically locked and then locked. In other cases, the article storage unit in use can be configured so that only the taken-out articles can be taken out as it is, so that the locker device is discontinued. The administrator can immediately perform the operation of selecting the use stop mode without considering the use status of the article storage unit, and can lock all the article storage units all at once. It is possible to perform the use cancellation operation efficiently while ensuring the convenience of the user as it is only possible to take out the article while the use is stopped.

  1 to 3 show an example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view of a rocker device according to an example of the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system for the rocker device, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing of a control unit of the rocker device.

  The locker device 1 of this embodiment is a centralized operation type locker device, and as shown in FIG. 1, individual article storage units 2 for storing articles to be deposited by a locker user are provided in a plurality of levels in the vertical direction and a plurality of levels in the horizontal direction. A plurality of doors 3 are arranged in a row, and the front of each article storage unit 2 can be opened and closed for each article storage unit 2. The doors 3 are unlocked during standby and locked when used. There are provided a lock lever 4 that is temporarily locked, and a lamp that lights when the article storage unit 2 is in use and informs the user that the article storage unit 2 is in use.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the locker device 1 includes a locking unit that electrically locks the door body 3 according to an instruction signal from a centralized operation unit 5 to be described later, and a door for each article storage unit 2. A door opening / closing detection sensor for detecting opening / closing of the body 3 is provided. Each article storage unit 2 is assigned a storage unit number by a control unit 18 described later.

In addition, the locker device 1 is provided with communication means for performing communication with a plurality of locker devices or a management center.

  In addition, the locker device 1 is provided with a centralized operation unit 5 that centrally operates locking and unlocking at one location by the locking means of the door body 3 of each article storage unit 2 of the locker device 1 at the front center. The section 5 displays information such as a cash insertion slot 6 (a coin insertion slot 6a and a bill insertion slot 6b) into which a locker usage fee is charged, a change payment outlet 7 through which change is paid, and various operation information and locker usage status information. And a password number input means for inputting a password for releasing the locking by the locking means of the door body 3 of each article storage unit 2, and performing an instruction operation for locking and unlocking the article storage unit 2. A touch panel 8 which is also an operation means for performing the operation is provided, and a kind such as a personal identification number for unlocking each article storage unit 2, a number of an article storage unit storing the article (a locker number), and a usage fee Sheet discharge port 10 for discharging the sheet 9 printed with locker usage information is provided. In the locker device 1, various locker usage information such as a password, a locker number, and a usage fee are printed on the sheet 9 inside the centralized operation unit 5 corresponding to the position of the sheet discharge port 10. A printer 11 (described later) is provided as a sheet issuing unit for issuing a usage statement, and the printer 11 detects a terminal position of the sheet 9 in order to stop the discharged sheet 9 at a predetermined position. Is provided.

  The control system of the locker device 1 of this embodiment is as shown in FIG. 2, and the door opening / closing detection sensor of each article storage unit 2 is connected to the control unit 18 of the locker device 1, and the touch panel 8 and the printer 11. A sheet position detection sensor 17, a memory 19 for storing the usage status of each article storage unit 2, and a timer 20 for measuring time are connected.

  When depositing an article in the locker device 1, the locker user first opens the door body 3 of the unused article storage section 2 by hand, stores the article in the article storage section 2, and then opens the door body 3. Is closed, and the lock lever 4 is pushed down and temporarily locked. Then, the control unit 18 detects the opening / closing of the door body 3 of the article storage unit 2 and the temporary locking by the lock lever 4 by the door opening / closing detection sensor, so that the user opens and closes the door body 3 and is temporarily locked. It is determined that the selected article storage unit 2 has been selected, and the lamp is turned on. In this state, the user inserts a usage fee set in advance in the central operation unit 5 into the cash slot 6. At this time, if the charge is not charged into the cash slot 6 even after the predetermined time has elapsed, or if the usage fee is insufficient even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 18 causes the user to remove the locker device 1. When it is determined that there is no intention to use, the lock lever 4 of the article storage unit 2 that is temporarily locked is returned to the original state to release the temporary locking, the selection of the article storage unit 2 is canceled, and the lamp is turned off.

  Then, when cash corresponding to a preset fee is inserted, the control unit 18 determines that the use of the locker device 1 is started, and electrically locks the provisionally locked article storage unit 2. Then, the control unit 18 determines that the locked article storage unit 2 has been used as the password setting means, and sets a random number in the locked item storage unit 2 and stores the lock in the memory 19. The locker number of the article storage unit 2 and the set personal identification number are recorded in correspondence with each other.

  In addition, about the setting of a PIN, the locker apparatus side is not set at random by the control part 18, but a user may be able to set an arbitrary PIN. In that case, the control unit 18 records the locked article storage unit 2 and the personal identification number arbitrarily set by the user in the memory 19 in association with each other.

  Then, the control unit 18 transmits a signal instructing the printer 11 to issue the sheet 9 as a usage statement. Then, based on the signal from the control unit 18, the printer 11 prints locker usage information such as a password, locker number, usage fee, usage date and time on the sheet 9 and discharges it from the sheet discharge port 10. At that time, when the end of the printed sheet 9 is conveyed to the position of the sheet position detection sensor 17, the sheet position detection sensor 17 detects the end of the printed sheet 9, and the control unit 18 detects the sheet position detection sensor. The discharged sheet 9 is stopped at a predetermined position based on the detection signal 17

  In the locker device 1 of this embodiment, the door 3 is unlocked during standby and is locked only during use, but the present invention can also be applied to a locker device that is locked during standby. In that case, after the user searches for an article storage unit that can be used in the centralized operation unit, the control unit randomly sets a personal identification number in the selected item storage unit when a predetermined fee is inserted into the cash slot. The storage unit number and the personal identification number of the selected article storage unit are associated with each other and recorded in the memory, the printer is instructed to issue a sheet, the sheet is issued, and the selected article storage unit is unlocked, When the door open / close detection sensor detects that the user opens the door of the article storage unit selected by the user and deposits the article, and the door of the selected article storage unit is closed again, the door is selected after a predetermined time. The product storage unit is locked.

  Next, when a user takes out an article from the locker device 1, first, according to an instruction on the touch panel 8 provided in the centralized operation unit 5, the locker number of the article storage unit 2 being used is selected and used. The password set in the article storage unit 2 is input. Then, the control unit 18 confirms whether the locker number of the selected article storage unit 2 is recorded in the memory 19, and the same locker number as that of the selected article storage unit 2 is recorded in the memory 19. For example, the code number corresponding to the locker number of the selected article storage unit 2 is read from the memory 19 and compared with the input code number. If the input password and the password recorded in the memory 19 match, the article storage unit 2 with the selected locker number is unlocked and the article is allowed to be taken out. At this time, if an additional fee is incurred due to the extension of the deposit period, the user is prompted to inject the additional fee. When an additional fee is charged, the selected article storage unit is unlocked, and the removal of the article is permitted. In addition, when the entered password does not match the recorded password or when no additional fee is charged, the selected article storage unit 2 is kept locked. When the lock is released by the control unit 18, the lock lever 4 is returned to the original position, the lamp is turned off, and the temporary lock is also released.

  This embodiment is a case of a locker device that is unlocked during standby, but in the case of a locker device that is also locked during standby, the entered password and the recorded password And the selected article storage unit is unlocked, the user opens the unlocked article storage unit door, takes out the article, and unlocks the unlocked article storage unit door. When the door open / close detection sensor detects that the body is closed again, the control unit locks the selected article storage unit after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Further, the locker device 1 of this embodiment includes a normal mode in which a user deposits and removes articles, and a management mode in which various settings of the locker apparatus 1 are performed by an administrator. It is possible to select a use stop mode in which the storage unit 2 is locked and the door 3 of the article storage unit 2 cannot be opened.

  For example, when the use of the locker device 1 is temporarily suspended due to various circumstances such as countermeasures against terrorism, the administrator inputs the master key, the security code for the management mode, etc. Switch to.

  When the management mode is set, the administrator selects the use stop mode according to the instruction on the touch panel 8. When the administrator selects the use stop mode, the control unit 18 locks all the article storage units 2 so that the door 3 of the article storage unit 2 cannot be opened. At this time, all the lock levers 4 are automatically lowered and temporarily locked, and all the lamps are turned on so that the user can grasp at a glance that the locker device cannot be used. Then, “Deposit” is displayed on the touch panel 8.

  In the locker device 1 of this embodiment, during the use stop mode, all the article storage units 2 are locked, and the articles cannot be deposited, but the articles that have already been deposited before the use stop mode is set are taken out. The menu related to article storage is not displayed on the touch panel, but the menu related to article removal is displayed as usual.

  Then, when the user who has already deposited the article is going to take out the article during the use stop mode, first, the user touches the touch panel 8 provided in the centralized operation unit 5 similarly to taking out the article. The locker number of the article storage unit 2 being used is selected in accordance with the instruction, and the password set in the article storage unit 2 being used is input. Then, the control unit 18 confirms whether the locker number of the selected article storage unit 2 is recorded in the memory 19 (the memory 19 constitutes a usage status storage unit that stores the usage status of the article storage unit. If the locker number same as the locker number of the selected article storage unit 2 is recorded in the memory 19, the password corresponding to the selected locker number of the article storage unit 2 is read from the memory 19 and input. Compare with your PIN. Then, if the entered password number and the password number recorded in the memory 19 match, the control unit 18 unlocks the article storage unit 2 of the selected locker number and permits the removal of the article ( The control unit 18 permits the unlocking operation of the article storage unit in use by the central operation unit based on the usage status stored in the usage status storage unit during the use suspension mode. Is configured.) At this time, if an additional fee is incurred due to the extension of the deposit period, the user is prompted to inject the additional fee. When an additional fee is charged, the selected article storage unit is unlocked, and the removal of the article is permitted. In addition, when the entered password does not match the recorded password or when no additional fee is charged, the selected article storage unit 2 is kept locked. When the lock is released by the control unit 18, the lock lever 4 is returned to the original position, the lamp is turned off, and the temporary lock is also released.

  Further, during the use stop mode, after unlocking the selected article storage unit 2, the user opens the door 3 of the unlocked article storage unit 2, takes out the article, and is unlocked. When the door opening / closing detection sensor detects that the door 3 of the article storage unit 2 is closed again, the control unit 18 finally locks the selected article storage unit 2 after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, all the lock levers 4 are automatically lowered and temporarily locked, and all the lamps are turned on so that the user can grasp at a glance that the locker device cannot be used.

  When canceling the use suspension mode and returning to the normal mode, the administrator first switches from the normal mode to the management mode by inputting a master key, a security code for the management mode, or the like.

  Then, when the management mode is entered, the administrator selects use cancellation mode cancellation according to the instruction on the touch panel 8. When the administrator selects to cancel the use stop mode, the control unit 18 reads the locker number of the article storage unit 2 currently used from the memory 19 and locks the article storage unit 2 with the read locker number. Is kept as it is, the main lock of the article storage unit 2 other than the read locker number is unlocked, the door body 3 of the article storage unit 2 is opened, and “cancel deposit” on the touch panel 8 is displayed. The display is erased and a menu related to article storage is displayed to allow the article storage. At this time, the lock lever 4 of the article storage unit 2 other than the read locker number is returned to its original position, the lamp is turned off, and the temporary locking is also released. In the locker device that is locked even during standby, the item storage unit remains locked, the display of `` Cancel Deposit '' on the touch panel is erased, and the menu related to article deposit is displayed, and the article is deposited. to approve.

  In this embodiment, the administrator visits the locker device that he / she wants to stop using, and operates the centralized operation unit of the locker device to set the use stop mode. The communication means may be used to instruct the setting and cancellation of the use suspension mode from the management center. In addition, when a plurality of locker devices are connected by communication means, instructions for setting and canceling the use suspension mode from one of the locker devices to other locker devices connected by the communication means You may be able to perform. According to such a method, when the administrator sets and cancels the use suspension mode of each locker device, it is not necessary to visit each locker device, and the burden on the administrator is greatly reduced.

  The processing flow of the control performed by the control unit 18 of the locker device 1 of this embodiment is as shown in FIG. 3, and when it is started, it is first determined whether or not it is in the use stop mode (step S1). If not, it is determined whether an article depositing operation has been performed (step S2). If it is determined that the article depositing operation has not been performed, it is then determined whether or not the article removing operation has been performed. If the article extracting operation has not been performed, the process returns without doing anything ( Standby state).

  When it is determined that the article depositing operation has been performed, it is confirmed that the article storage unit has been selected (step S4), and then it is determined whether or not temporary locking has been performed (step S5). If it is confirmed that the charging has been performed, it is determined whether or not the charging has been completed (step S6). When it is determined that the charge has been completed, the lock is performed (step S7). In addition, when the charge has not been completed, the determination of the completion of the charge is repeated until a predetermined time has elapsed.

  When the charging is completed and the lock is performed, a personal identification number is set (step S9), a usage statement sheet is issued (step S10), and then the process returns.

  If the predetermined time has elapsed without completing the charge insertion, the temporary locking is released (step S11) and the process returns as it is.

  If it is determined that an article take-out operation has been performed instead of an article deposit operation, it is confirmed that an article storage unit has been selected (step S12), and then a password has been entered. Is confirmed (step S13).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the password is correct (step S14). If the password is incorrect, the process returns. If it is determined that the password is correct, it is determined whether or not there is an additional charge ( Step S15), and when there is no additional charge, the lock is released (Step S16). If there is an additional fee, it is determined whether or not the additional fee has been input (step S17). If the additional fee is input, the lock is released. If the additional fee is not input, the process returns.

  And if this lock is cancelled | released, it will be judged again whether it is in use stop mode (step S18). And since it is not in use cancellation mode, it returns as it is.

  When the use stop mode is selected, it is determined in the first step (step S1) that the use stop mode is in effect, all the article storage units are locked (step 19), and deposit stop display is performed ( Step S20). Then, it is determined whether or not an article removal operation has been performed. If the article removal operation has not been performed, the process returns without doing anything, and if it is determined that the article removal operation has been performed, In the same manner as above, it is confirmed that the article storage unit has been selected (step S12), and then it is confirmed that the personal identification number has been input (step S13), and it is determined whether the personal identification number is correct (step S14). ) If the security code is not correct, the process returns. If it is determined that the security code is correct, it is determined whether there is an additional charge (step S15). If there is no additional charge, the lock is released. (Step S16) When there is an additional fee, it is determined whether or not the additional fee has been charged (Step S17). If the additional fee is charged, the lock is released and the additional fee must be charged. , To return as it is. When the lock is released, it is determined again whether or not it is in the use stop mode (step S18). At this time, it is determined that the use stop mode is being used. Then, it is determined whether door opening / closing is detected (step S21), and if it is confirmed that door opening / closing is detected, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (step S22). And if predetermined time progress is confirmed, this locking will be performed (step S23).

It is a front view of the locker device in an example of an embodiment of the invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the rocker device in an example of an embodiment of the invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the control part of the locker apparatus in an example of embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Locker apparatus 2 Article storage part 3 Door body 4 Lock lever 5 Concentration operation part 6 Cash insertion slot 6a Coin insertion slot 6b Bill insertion slot 7 Change payment outlet 8 Touch panel 9 Sheet 10 Sheet discharge slot 11 Printer 17 Sheet position detection sensor 18 Control Section 19 Memory 20 Timer

Claims (3)

A plurality of article storage units for storing articles, a door body for each article storage unit that opens and closes the article storage unit, locking means for electrically locking the door body, and a door body of the plurality of article storage units. Concentrated operation comprising a centralized operation unit that centrally operates locking and unlocking by the locking means, and capable of selecting a use cancellation mode in which all of the article storage unit is maintained in a locked state by the operation of the centralized operation unit. A mold locker device,
Usage status storage means for storing the usage status of the article storage section, and storage of articles in use by the centralized operation section based on the usage status stored in the usage status storage means during the use stop mode. Unlocking permission means for permitting the unlocking operation of the part, and provided for each of the article storage units, and lights up when the article storage unit is used, and also lights up when the use stop mode is selected. A centralized operation type rocker device comprising a lamp . A plurality of article storage units for storing articles, a door body for each article storage unit that opens and closes the article storage unit, locking means for electrically locking the door body, and a door body of the plurality of article storage units. Concentrated operation comprising a centralized operation unit that centrally operates locking and unlocking by the locking means, and capable of selecting a use cancellation mode in which all of the article storage unit is maintained in a locked state by the operation of the centralized operation unit. A mold locker device,
Usage status storage means for storing the usage status of the article storage section, and storage of articles in use by the centralized operation section based on the usage status stored in the usage status storage means during the use stop mode. An unlocking permission means for permitting an unlocking operation of a section, and during the use stop mode, a menu relating to article removal is displayed on the touch panel, but a menu relating to article depositing is not displayed. Mold locker device. An article storage unit provided with door body opening / closing detection means for detecting opening / closing of the door body of the article storage part, wherein the door body opening / closing detection means is permitted to be unlocked by the unlocking permission means during the use stop mode. after the door body is opened, when the door opening and closing detecting means that is closed is detected again, claims, characterized in that the automatic locking said locking means article storage portion which unlocking is permitted Item 3. The centralized operation type rocker device according to item 1 or 2 .

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