JP7214769B2 - Storage device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a storage device.

Patent Document 1 discloses an authentication device in which a capacitance switch and a wiring pattern functioning as an antenna pattern and a ground line are formed on the surface of a film. In this authentication device, when a finger or the like touches the film, the capacitive switch is turned on or off.

JP 2010-039531 A

An object of the present invention is to provide a technique related to improving designability .

In order to solve the above-described problems, a storage device according to a first aspect provides a storage unit including a storage main body and an opening/closing member, and a handle provided on the opening/closing member for operating a handle portion provided on the opening/closing member. a door lock mechanism that enables the opening and closing member to be opened; a lock drive unit that is provided in the opening and closing member and that regulates the operation of the door lock mechanism; a capacitive touch switch device for controlling, wherein the capacitive touch switch device includes a mounting substrate, a touch sheet positioned outside the mounting substrate, and a cover sheet positioned outside the touch sheet. are combined in a laminated state, and the touch sheet includes a sheet and an electrode section for detecting capacitance, and a power supply for the lock driving section, the mounting substrate, and the electrical elements of the touch sheet. The mounting board and the touch sheet are arranged inside the outer surface of the opening/closing member.

A second aspect is the storage device according to the first aspect , wherein the cover sheet is adhered to the touch sheet .

A third aspect is the storage device according to the first or second aspect, wherein a printed portion is formed by a printed film on the surface of the cover sheet on the touch sheet side .

According to the first to third aspects, the positions of the outer surface of the opening/closing member and the surface of the cover sheet body can be matched as much as possible, and the design of the touch operation receiving device can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows a storage apparatus. It is a partial front view of a storage device. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of an opening-and-closing operation unit. FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the opening/closing operation unit; 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the opening/closing operation unit; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a capacitive touch switch device; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a capacitive touch switch device; FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the bottom part of a main body case. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the part in which the switch operation part was provided among the bottom parts. It is a figure which shows the operation example with respect to two switches. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another operation example for two switches; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing still another operation example for two switches; It is a front view which shows a touch sheet. It is a front view which shows a cover sheet. It is a rear view showing a cover sheet. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the cover sheet is attached to the door; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which part of the capacitive touch switch device emits light; 1 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a capacitive touch switch device; FIG. It is a figure which shows the gesture operation example with respect to an opening-and-closing operation unit. It is a figure which shows the touch operation example of the card type terminal device with respect to an opening-and-closing operation unit. 4 is a flow chart showing an operation example of the opening/closing operation unit in a one-touch authentication mode; 8 is a flow chart showing an operation example of the opening/closing operation unit in a gesture authentication mode; 4 is a flow chart showing an operation example in a card authentication mode of the opening/closing operation unit; 8 is a flow chart showing an operation example of the opening/closing operation unit in a gesture-plus-card authentication mode;

A touch operation reception device and a storage device according to embodiments will be described below.

<Regarding the overall configuration of the storage device>
First, the overall configuration of the storage device will be described. 1 is a perspective view showing the storage device 10, and FIG. 2 is a partial front view of the storage device 10. FIG.

The storage device 10 includes a cabinet 12 as a storage section, a door lock mechanism 20 and an opening/closing operation unit 30 .

The cabinet 12 includes a storage main body 14 and doors 16a and 16b. The door 16a is a panel having an opening 16h. It should be noted that another panel may be incorporated in the main surface portion of the door 16a, and the opening/closing operation unit 30 may be attached to this panel.

The storage main body 14 is formed in a box shape with one side (front side) open, and a storage space 14S is formed in the storage main body 14 .

Doors 16a and 16b of a double-opening type are attached to the opening of the storage main body 14 so as to be openable and closable as opening/closing members. The abutting portions of the doors 16a and 16b are arranged so as to overlap each other, and when one door 16a overlapping on the outside (the door on the right side in FIGS. 1 and 2) is closed, the other door 16b overlapping on the inside is closed. I can't open it.

Here, an example in which the cabinet 12 includes double-opening type doors 16a and 16b is described, but the cabinet may be provided with a single-opening type door. Further, the cabinet may have a configuration in which a drawer portion is provided so as to be able to be drawn out and pushed into the storage space. In this case, the drawer is an opening/closing member that can be opened/closed with respect to the storage space.

A door lock mechanism 20 is provided on one door 16a. The door lock mechanism 20 is a mechanism that is incorporated in the door 16a and puts the doors 16a and 16b into a closed locked state or an openable state. Here, the door lock mechanism 20 has a shaft 22 and a lock claw portion 24 . The shaft 22 is vertically and rotatably mounted inside the door 16a. A lock claw 24 is attached to one end of the shaft 22 so as not to rotate relative to the shaft 22 . When the shaft 22 is rotated while the door 16a is closed, the lock claw portion 24 changes its posture and engages with the lock hole formed at the edge of the opening of the storage body portion 14. As shown in FIG. As a result, the door 16a is closed and locked. Further, when the shaft 22 is rotated to change the attitude of the lock claw portion 24, the engagement between the lock claw portion 24 and the lock hole is released, and the door 16a can be opened. As the door lock mechanism, in addition to the above structure, there are well-known structures such as a structure in which the shaft is moved in its axial direction to engage and disengage from the edge of the opening of the storage main body, a structure in which a locking claw is engaged and disengaged from the other door, and the like. Various configurations can be employed, including configurations.

An opening/closing operation unit 30 for authenticating a user, accepting operation of the door locking mechanism 20, and regulating the operation of the door locking mechanism 20 is incorporated in the door 16a.

<Regarding the overall configuration of the opening/closing operation unit>
The overall configuration of the opening/closing operation unit 30 will be described.

3 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the opening/closing operation unit 30, and FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the same opening/closing operation unit 30. As shown in FIG.

The opening/closing operation unit 30 includes a frame member 32 , a handle portion 40 , a lock driving portion 50 and a capacitive touch switch device 60 .

The frame member 32 is a member made of resin or the like, and includes a first accommodation portion 33 , a second accommodation portion 34 , and a third accommodation portion 35 . Here, the first housing portion 33, the second housing portion 34, and the third housing portion 35 are arranged in a row in this order. The lock drive unit 50 is incorporated in the first accommodation portion 33 , the handle portion 40 is incorporated in the second accommodation portion 34 , and the capacitive touch switch device 60 is incorporated in the third accommodation portion 35 .

The handle portion 40 is supported by the second housing portion 34 of the frame member 32 so that its posture can be changed. The handle portion 40 and the shaft 22 are connected so as to rotate the shaft 22 in conjunction with the change of the posture of the handle portion 40 while the main opening/closing operation unit 30 is attached to the back side of the door 16a. The shaft 22 is urged by an urging member such as a coil spring in a direction to engage the lock claw portion 24 with the lock hole. Then, by operating (for example, pulling) the handle portion 40, the lock between the lock claw portion 24 and the lock hole is released. Further, when the force for operating the handle portion 40 is released (for example, the pulling operation is released), the handle portion 40 returns to its original posture, the posture of the lock claw portion 24 is changed by the biasing force, and the lock claw portion 24 is locked. It becomes possible to lock in the hole. The connection from the handle portion 40 to the shaft 22 is a one-way connection. Therefore, by operating the handle portion 40, the shaft 22 can be rotated, while the handle portion 40 is in the initial posture (not pulled). state), the shaft 22 is rotated to engage the lock claw portion 24 with the lock hole.

The lock drive unit 50 is controlled in operation according to the control of the capacitive touch switch device 60 and regulates the operation of the door lock mechanism 20 . The lock driving section 50 includes a solenoid actuator 52 and a restricting piece 54 . The solenoid actuator 52 is an actuator having a coil, a movable iron core, and the like, and the solenoid actuator 52 reciprocates the restricting piece 54 . Note that the solenoid actuator 52 is housed in a solenoid case 53 . The regulating piece 54 is disposed on the side of the handle portion 40 or the connecting portion between the handle portion 40 and the shaft 22, and is positioned to allow the handle portion 40 to change its posture and to restrict the change of the posture of the handle portion 40. It is supported so as to be able to reciprocate between positions. By moving the restricting piece 54 under the driving of the solenoid actuator 52, the handle portion 40 is switched between a state in which the attitude change is possible and a state in which the attitude change is restricted. When the handle portion 40 is changeable in posture, the lock claw portion 24 of the door lock mechanism 20 can be unlocked from the lock hole by operating the handle portion 40 . That is, this state is the unlocked state in which the door 16a can be opened. Further, when the handle portion 40 is restricted to a state in which the posture cannot be changed, the handle portion 40 cannot be operated to unlock the lock claw portion 24 of the door lock mechanism 20 from the lock hole. That is, this state is the locked state in which the door 16a is kept closed. As described above, even in this state, when the door 16a is closed from the open state, the lock claw portion 24 can be engaged with the lock hole.

In this embodiment, the door lock mechanism 20, the handle portion 40, and the lock driving portion 50 are in a locked state (locked state) in which the door 16a, which is an opening/closing member, is kept closed, and in a locked state in which the door 16a can be opened. It is a lock mechanism that can be switched to a released state (unlocked state). However, it is not essential that the lock mechanism has the above configuration. For example, the handle is provided as a handle for opening and closing the door, and as a locking mechanism, a lock claw that can be engaged and disengaged from the storage main body is directly positioned by a solenoid actuator or the like whose operation is controlled based on the result of authentication. Or you may employ|adopt the structure by which a position is changed.

The capacitive touch switch device 60 is configured to receive a touch operation by the user and to control the lock driving section 50 based on the touch operation. Here, the capacitive touch switch device 60 is configured to communicate with an external non-contact communication device and control the lock driving section 50 based on the communication result.

That is, in the present embodiment, the opening/closing operation unit 30 controls the lock drive unit 50 in response to at least one of the user's touch operation and the user's authentication operation using the non-contact communication device to open the door. 16a and 16b are switched between a closed state and an openable state.

A power supply unit 45 is integrally combined with the main opening/closing operation unit 30 . The power supply unit 45 includes a primary battery such as a dry battery or a rechargeable secondary battery, and supplies power to the main opening/closing operation unit 30 . The power supply unit 45 preferably has a capacity that allows the main opening/closing operation unit 30 to operate for about one year.

<Electrical configuration of opening/closing operation unit>
An electrical configuration of the opening/closing operation unit 30 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the opening/closing operation unit 30. As shown in FIG.

The opening/closing operation unit 30 includes, as electrical components, various electrical elements mounted on the mounting substrate 70 , various electrical elements provided on the touch sheet 90 , and the solenoid actuator 52 .

The mounting board 70 includes the authentication controller 200, the touch detection circuit section 210C, the communication circuit section 212C, the light emitting sections 214(1), 214(2), 214(3), 214(4), 214(5), 214( 6), 214(7), 214(8), 214(9) (if there is no need to distinguish between them, they may be collectively referred to simply as the light emitting section 214), and the light emitting section 214 , switches 216 ( 1 ) and 216 ( 2 ), and a drive circuit 218 for the solenoid actuator 52 .

Authentication controller 200 is composed of a general microcomputer including a central processing unit and storage device 202 . The central processing unit executes each processing step written in the program 203 stored in the storage device 202 . The storage device 202 is composed of one or more of various storage devices such as ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), rewritable non-volatile memory (EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), etc.), hard disk device, etc. It is The storage device 202 stores a program 203 to be executed by the central processing unit, as well as various information necessary for executing the program 203 (permission information 204, history 205, etc., which will be described later). Also, the storage device 202 provides a work area for executing the program 203 . The mounting board 70 electrically connects the authentication controller 200 and other electric elements by a circuit pattern formed on the mounting board 70 .

The touch detection circuit unit 210C is connected to the authentication controller 200 and is connected to electrode units 210(1), 210(2), 210(3), 210(4), 210(5), and 210(6), which will be described later. , 210(7), 210(8), and 210(9) (these may be collectively referred to simply as the electrode section 210 when there is no need to distinguish between them). Then, when a user's finger or the like comes close to each electrode portion, a change in capacitance due to the finger or the like is detected, and the detection signal is output to the authentication controller 200 . As a result, the authentication controller 200 can detect which of the electrode units the finger is close to.

The communication circuit unit 212C is connected to the authentication controller 200 and also to an antenna 212 which will be described later. The communication circuit unit 212C performs non-contact communication with an external non-contact communication device, which will be described later, through the antenna 212, and gives the information received from the non-contact communication device to the authentication controller 200, or Information from 200 is sent to the contactless communication device. As the non-contact communication device, a card-type terminal device 140, a portable terminal device, a personal computer, etc., which will be described later, can be assumed, and radio wave communication, etc. can be assumed as the communication between the communication circuit unit 212C and the non-contact communication device. .

The light-emitting part 214 is a self-luminous element such as a light-emitting diode, and is mounted on the mounting board 70 so as to be fixed at a fixed position on the mounting board 70 . Each light emitting unit 214 is connected to the authentication controller 200 through a drive circuit 215 . Then, under the control of the authentication controller 200, each light emitting unit 214 is individually driven to emit light.

Switches 216 ( 1 ), 216 ( 2 ) are connected to the authentication controller 200 . A signal corresponding to the open/closed state of each of the switches 216(1) and 216(2) is input to the authentication controller 200. FIG. For example, the switches 216(1) and 216(2) are normally open pushbutton switches, one contact of which is connected to the power supply voltage and the other contact of which is grounded via a pull-down resistor R. and is connected to the authentication controller 200 . When the switches 216(1) and 216(2) are open, the off signals are input to the authentication controller 200 from the switches 216(1) and 216(2), and the switches 216(1) and 216(2) are turned off. is turned on to be closed, ON signals are input to the authentication controller 200 from the switches 216(1) and 216(2).

A drive circuit 218 is connected to the authentication controller 200 and to the solenoid actuator 52 . Under the control of the authentication controller 200, the actuation of the solenoid actuator 52 is controlled, and the regulation piece 54 reciprocates.

The touch sheet 90 includes, as electrical components, electrode portions 210(1), 210(2), 210(3), 210(4), 210(5), 210(6) for detecting capacitance, 210(7), 210(8), 210(9) and an antenna 212 are provided.

The electrode portions 210 are made of conductors, and are provided so as to be dispersed on the touch sheet 90 . A finger or the like of the user can selectively approach any one of the electrode portions.

The antenna 212 is an antenna for the communication circuit section 212C to communicate with an external non-contact communication device, and is made of a conductor. The antenna 212 is provided on the touch sheet 90 at a position avoiding the electrode section 210 .

These electrode section 210 and antenna 212 will be described later in detail.

The opening/closing operation unit 30 has a USB terminal 220 connected to the authentication controller 200 . The opening/closing operation unit 30 can also communicate with an external device connected to the USB terminal through the USB terminal 220 .

<About capacitive touch switch device>
The overall configuration of the capacitive touch switch device 60 will be described. 6 and 7 are exploded perspective views of the capacitive touch switch device 60. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 6 and 7, the capacitive touch switch device 60 includes a touch sheet 90, a light emitter 214, and an intervening member 80. As shown in FIG. Light emitted from each light-emitting portion 214 passes through the intervening member 80 and reaches the touch sheet 90 . Each light is spread when passing through the intervening member 80, and when the capacitive touch switch device 60 is observed from the outside, each touch switch section 130 (see FIG. 17) is observed to shine in a wider range. Become.

More specifically, the capacitive touch switch device 60 is composed of a mounting substrate 70, an intervening member 80, a touch sheet 90, and a cover sheet 100 which are laminated in this order, and this laminated body is assembled into the body case 62. It is considered to be a configuration attached.

The configuration of each part of the capacitive touch switch device 60 will be described below.

<About the main body case>
The body case 62 is formed in a box shape including a bottom portion 63 and a surrounding wall portion 66 surrounding the one main surface side of the bottom portion 63 on the one main surface side thereof. The body case 62 is open on the opposite side of the bottom portion 63 . An opening 62h of the body case 62 is arranged to face the door 16a. Further, the bottom portion 63 is provided so as to partially close the bottom side of the main body case 62, and therefore the bottom side of the main body case 62 is open except for the portion where the bottom portion 63 is provided. Wiring to the external power supply unit 45 and the solenoid actuator 52 are led out through this opening 63h.

8 is a perspective view showing the bottom portion 63 of the main body case 62, and FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of the bottom portion 63 where the switch operation portions 64(1) and 64(2) are provided.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the bottom portion 63 is provided with a plurality (here, two) of switch operating portions 64(1) and 64(2) adjacent to each other. The switch operating portions 64 ( 1 ) and 64 ( 2 ) are provided at positions facing the switches 216 ( 1 ) and 216 ( 2 ) mounted on the mounting board 70 , respectively. Each of the switch operation units 64(1) and 64(2) is provided to move back and forth with respect to the switches 216(1) and 216(2) so that the switches 216(1) and 216(2) can be pushed. It is Here, each switch operation part 64 ( 1 ), 64 ( 2 ) is provided so as to be elastically deformable in the front and back directions of the bottom part 63 by forming a U-shaped slit in the bottom part 63 . When the switch operating portions 64(1) and 64(2) are pushed, the switch operating portions 64(1) and 64(2) are elastically deformed toward the inside of the bottom portion 63, and the switch operating portion 64(1) is pushed. ), 64(2), corresponding switches 216(1), 216(2) provided inside 64(2), thereby turning on each switch 216(1), 216(2). In addition, when the force pushing the switch operation portions 64(1) and 64(2) is released, the switch operation portions 64(1) and 64(2) elastically return to their original shapes, and the switches 216(1) and 64(2) are released. 216(2) returns to its original off state.

Each of the switch operating portions 64 ( 1 ) and 64 ( 2 ) includes operating projections 64 a ( 1 ) and 64 a ( 2 ) projecting outward from the bottom portion 63 . The operation protrusions 64a(1) and 64a(2) are portions of the switch operation portions 64(1) and 64(2) for facilitating the push operation thereof.

In the capacitive touch switch device 60, a predetermined instruction can be input by pressing either or both of the switches 216(1) and 216(2). Therefore, it is possible to more reliably press the switch operation portions 64(1) and 64(2) selectively and press the switch operation portions 64(1) and 64(2) simultaneously. configuration is preferred.

Therefore, here, the projection dimensions of the operation projections 64a(1) and 64a(2) are made different. Here, the projection dimension of the operation projection 64a(1) is larger than the projection dimension of the operation projection 64a(2). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, it is easy to push only the operating protrusion 64a(1) with a finger F or the like. Further, when pushing the operation protrusion 64a(2), as shown in FIG. 11, while avoiding the operation protrusion 64a(1) that protrudes relatively large, ) alone with a finger F or the like is also easy to operate. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, while recognizing that the operation projection 64a(1) has been pushed by a tactile sensation or the like, if the finger F or the like is further pushed to push the operation projection 64a(2), It is also easy to simultaneously press the switch operating portions 64(1) and 64(2).

In this way, a plurality of switch operation units 64(1) and 64(2) for pressing the plurality of switches 216(1) and 216(2) are provided for each of the switches 216(1) and 216(2). In addition to providing corresponding switches 216(1) and 64(2), the projecting portions 64a(1) and 64a(2) for operation of the switch operation portions 64(1) and 64(2) have different projecting dimensions. 216(2) can be easily performed separately and simultaneously. This configuration can be provided not only when incorporated into the capacitive touch switch device 60, but also as a switch device for various electric parts.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the inner surface of the surrounding wall portion 66 is formed with a ridge portion 67 extending from the bottom portion 63 to the front of the opening 63h. Here, on each of the four surfaces forming the inner surface of the surrounding wall portion 66, ridges 67 extending in parallel at intervals are formed. In the direction connecting the bottom portion 63 and the opening 63h, the positions of the ends of the protruding portions 67 on the side of the opening 63h match. Then, when the mounting board 70 is housed in the main body case 62 , the ends of the protruding strips 67 on the opening 63 h side come into contact with the peripheral edge of the mounting board 70 . As a result, the mounting board 70 is received and supported at a fixed position from the bottom side inside the main body case 62 .

A pair of opposing side wall portions 66a of the surrounding wall portion 66 are formed with locking recesses 66ah into which the locking projections 83p of the interposed member 80 can be fitted. Here, two engaging recesses 66ah are formed at positions closer to the opening 63h than the projection 67 in each side wall portion 66a. The locking recess 66ah penetrates the side wall portion 66a from inside to outside, but may be a recess that does not penetrate. When the intervening member 80 is pushed into the main body case 62 , each engaging projection 83 p of the intervening member 80 is engaged with the corresponding engaging recess 66 ah, and the intervening member 80 is held at a fixed position within the main body case 62 . Fixed. In this state, the mounting substrate 70 is held in the body case 62 while being sandwiched between the protruding portion 67 and the interposed member 80 .

Two positioning recesses 68 are formed in parallel on each of the four outward surfaces of the surrounding wall 66 on the side closer to the opening 63h. Here, each positioning concave portion 68 is formed in a groove shape that opens toward the opening 63h of the surrounding wall portion 66 . Positioning protrusions 83q are formed in portions corresponding to the respective positioning recesses 68 among the four outward surfaces of the intervening member 80. As shown in FIG. When the intervening member 80 is fitted into the body case 62, each positioning projection 83q is inserted into the corresponding positioning recess 68, so that the intervening member 80 is more reliably held at a fixed position relative to the body case 62. FIG.

A case fixing recess 69 is formed in each of the four outward surfaces of the body case 62 on the side closer to the bottom 63 . The case fixing recess 69 is formed at a position exhibiting four-fold symmetry in a front view of the main body case 62 from the opening 63h toward the bottom portion 63. As shown in FIG. Here, two case fixing recesses 69 are formed at intervals on each of the four outward surfaces of the body case 62 .

On the other hand, on both sides of the third accommodation portion 35 of the frame member 32 that accommodates and fixes the main body case 62, case fixing pieces 35P that can be engaged with the case fixing recesses 69 are formed (see FIG. 4). Here, two case fixing pieces 35P are formed on each of both side portions of the third accommodating portion 35. As shown in FIG. Each case fixing piece 35P forms a long piece extending from the front side (the front side of the door) to the back side (the back side of the door) on both sides of the third housing portion 35. It has a configuration in which an inwardly protruding locking projection is formed. Then, when the body case 62 is pushed in from the back side of the third accommodating portion 35, the locking projections at the tips of the case fixing pieces 35P abut against the outer surface of the body case 62, and the case fixing pieces 35P are pushed outward. Elastically deforms in the direction. Then, when the body case 62 is pushed in until the locking projection reaches the case fixing recess 69, the case fixing piece 35P elastically returns to its original shape, and the locking projection engages the case fixing recess 69. As shown in FIG. As a result, the body case 62 is held against the third accommodating portion 35 so as not to come off to the back side. In this state, an edge portion 66p formed so as to protrude outward from the peripheral edge portion on the bottom side of the surrounding wall portion 66 of the main body case 62 abuts against the third accommodating portion 35 from the rear side. For this reason, the main body case 62 is also held on the front side of the third accommodating portion 35 so as not to come off. As a result, the body case 62 is held at a fixed position within the third accommodating portion 35 .

The third housing portion 35 is formed in a square frame shape, and the main body case 62 is also formed in a square frame shape. Therefore, the main body case 62 can be fitted into the third accommodating portion 35 in any posture in which the main body case 62 is rotated by 90 degrees around the axis from the opening 63h toward the bottom portion 63 . At this time, since the case fixing recesses 69 are formed in each of the four outward surfaces of the main body case 62, each case fixing piece can be held in an arbitrary posture in which the main body case 62 is rotated by 90 degrees as described above. 35P can be engaged with case fixing recesses 69 on both sides of main body case 62 . Therefore, the capacitive touch switch device 60 can be accommodated and fixed in the third accommodating portion 35 in any posture rotated by 90 degrees.

As will be described later, since numbers are printed on the cover sheet 100, the cover sheet 100 has vertical and horizontal directions when viewed from the front. On the other hand, the main opening/closing operation unit 30 may be incorporated into a door or the like in a sideways posture rotated by 90 degrees depending on the part to be attached. By making it possible to change the mounting posture of the capacitive touch switch device 60 with respect to the third accommodating portion 35 , it is possible to easily cope with changes in the mounting posture of the opening/closing operation unit 30 .

<About the mounting board>
The mounting substrate 70 is formed in a square plate shape, and the light emitting unit 214 is mounted and fixed on one main surface thereof, and the authentication controller 200, the touch detection circuit unit 210C, the communication circuit unit 212C, the switch 216 ( 1), 216(2), an electronic component 72 such as an IC chip that constitutes a drive circuit 218, etc., and switches 216(1), 216(2) are mounted and fixed. They are electrically connected through the formed circuit pattern.

On one main surface of the mounting substrate 70, light emitting portions 214(1), 214(2), 214(3), 214(4), 214(5), 214(6), 214(7), 214(8) , 214(9) are arranged in grid points, here, in three rows and three columns. Each light emitting unit 214(1), 214(2), 214(3), 214(4), 214(5), 214(6), 214(7), 214(8), 214(9) is Corresponding to each electrode part 210(1), 210(2), 210(3), 210(4), 210(5), 210(6), 210(7), 210(8), 210(9) are provided.

On the other main surface of the mounting board 70, the switches 216(1) and 216(2) are fixed at positions corresponding to the rear surfaces of the switch operating portions 64(1) and 64(2). By pushing the operating portions 64(1) and 64(2), the corresponding switches 216(1) and 216(2) are pushed.

A USB terminal 220 is also mounted and fixed to the other main surface of the mounting board 70 . The USB terminal 220 is provided inside an opening part avoiding the bottom part 63 of the main body case 62 , and the USB terminal of the external device can be connected to the USB terminal 220 through the opening.

As described above, the mounting board 70 is held at a fixed position while being sandwiched between the protruding strips 67 and the intervening member 80 within the body case 62 .

<Regarding intervening members>
The intervening member 80 is interposed between the touch sheet 90 and the light emitting portions 214 and is configured to spread the light emitted from each light emitting portion 214 and guide the light toward the electrode portion 210 .

Here, the intervening member 80 is configured to widen the light emitted from each light emitting section 214 by providing a space between the light emitting section 214 and the electrode section 210 .

More specifically, interposed member 80 includes interposed body portion 82 and window portion 88 .

The intervening body portion 82 is a member made of resin or the like, and is formed in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped block. The intervening body portion 82 is preferably made of a light-impermeable material, such as black resin. Observing the interposed main body 82 from its one main surface (front), it has a square outer shape that can be accommodated in the main body case 62 . Further, a light passage hole 84 penetrating from the light emitting portion 214 toward the electrode portion 210 is formed in the intervening body portion 82 . Here, each of the light emitting units 214(1), 214(2), 214(3), 214(4), 214(5), 214(6), 214(7), 214(8), 214(9) ), a plurality of light passage holes 84 are formed correspondingly. That is, the nine light passage holes 84 are formed in a lattice pattern, here, arranged in three rows and three columns.

Here, each light passage hole 84 is formed in the shape of a square hole. However, the light passage hole may be a round hole, a polygonal hole, or the like. In addition, the light-passing holes include a plurality of light-emitting portions 214(1), 214(2), 214(3), 214(4), 214(5), 214(6), 214(7), 214(8). , 214(9).

The opening of each light passage hole 84 on the side of the electrode portion 210 is formed in an opening edge portion 85 that is wider than the other portion via the stepped portion 84S. The window portion 88 is formed of a transparent material such as acrylic resin, and is formed in a plate shape that can be fitted into the opening edge portion 85, that is, in a square plate shape. A window portion 88 is fitted and held in an opening edge portion 85 of each light passage hole 84 . As a result, the surface of the intervening member 80 on which the touch sheet 90 is arranged has a shape in which the surface of the intervening main body portion 82 on the touch sheet 90 side and the window portion 88 spread in a flush manner.

Since the light-emitting portions 214 mounted on the mounting substrate 70 are arranged in the portions of the corresponding light-passing holes 84 on the side of the mounting substrate 70 , the light emitted from each light-emitting portion 214 passes through each light-passing hole 84 . to reach the electrode portion 210 . That is, the light-emitting portion 214 reaches the electrode portion 210 through a certain distance. Normally, light emitted from a light emitting unit such as a light emitting diode is not parallel light but diffused light with a relatively small diffusion angle. Therefore, the light emitted from the light emitting portion spreads to some extent when passing through the light passage hole 84 . Therefore, the touch switch section 130 of the capacitive touch switch device 60 can emit light as widely as possible when viewed from the outside.

The intervening member 80 according to the present embodiment has a configuration that spreads light by providing a certain distance between the light emitting portion 214 and the electrode portion 210 . It is not essential that the intervening member has the above configuration. The intervening member may include a light scattering portion that scatters light, and the light from the light emitting section 214 may be spread by the light scattering portion.

Out of the four peripheral surfaces of the intervening main body portion 82, two opposing surfaces are formed with engagement projections 83p projecting outward. Here, two locking protrusions 83p are formed on each of the two opposing surfaces with a space therebetween. Then, as described above, each engaging projection 83p engages the engaging recess 66ah of the main body case 62 while the intervening member 80 is accommodated in the main body case 62 .

Also, two positioning projections 83q are formed in parallel on each of the four surfaces around the intervening body portion 82. As shown in FIG. Then, as already described, each positioning protrusion 83q is fitted into each positioning recess 68 on the main body case 62 side in a state in which the intervening member 80 is fitted inside the main body case 62 .

<About the touch sheet>
FIG. 13 is a front view showing the touch sheet 90. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 13, the touch sheet 90 includes a sheet 92 and electrode portions 210(1), 210(2), 210(3), 210(4), 210(5), 210 (6), 210(7), 210(8), 210(9).

The sheet 92 is made of a transparent resin sheet such as polyethylene terephthalate. The sheet 92 is formed in a square shape and is arranged on the entire square surface on the front side of the interposed member 80 . An extension sheet portion 93 for forming wiring for electrically connecting the electrode portion 210 and the mounting board 70 extends from the center of one side of the sheet 92 . The intervening member 80 and the sheet 92 are attached together by, for example, double-sided tape. Although the corners of the sheet 92 are rounded here, this is not essential. A protective sheet made of a transparent polyester film or the like is preferably provided on one side or both sides of the sheet 92 . It is preferable that the protective sheet is provided so as to cover the electrode section 210 on the side of the sheet 92 on which the electrode section 210 is provided.

Electrode parts 210(1), 210(2), 210(3), 210(4), 210(5), 210(6), 210(7), 210(8) and 210(9) are respectively Each corresponding to the light emitting unit 214(1), 214(2), 214(3), 214(4), 214(5), 214(6), 214(7), 214(8), 214(9) placed in position. That is, the nine light passage holes 84 are formed in a lattice pattern, here, arranged in three rows and three columns.

Moreover, the electrode part 210 is formed in square shape here. In this example, the electrode portion 210 also matches the position and size of each window portion 88 . However, the electrode portion may have other polygonal shapes, circular shapes, or the like.

The sheet 92 and the extension sheet portion 93 are formed with electrode wirings 211 that are connected to the mounting substrate 70 from the respective electrode portions 210 through the extension sheet portion 93 .

The electrode part 210 and the electrode wiring 211 are formed by forming a conductive film on the sheet 92 and etching the conductive film in a predetermined pattern, or by printing a conductive film in a predetermined pattern on the sheet 92. can be formed.

The electrode section 210 preferably has translucency. Here, the translucency means that the light from the light-emitting portion 214 can pass through the electrode portion 210 and the electrode wiring 211 to such an extent that the light can be seen from the outside through the electrode portion 210 . Therefore, indium tin oxide, zinc oxide, or the like can be used as a material for forming the electrode portion 210 .

Further, an antenna 212 is formed on the sheet 92 here. The antenna 212 is formed on the outer periphery of the electrode section 210 at a position spaced apart from the electrode section 210 and spaced from the edge of the sheet 92 . More specifically, a square loop antenna 212 is formed along the outer circumference of the sheet 92 .

By providing the antenna 212 on the outer periphery of all the electrode portions 210, the length dimension of the antenna 212 can be increased, and as a result, the reception sensitivity of the antenna 212 can be improved.

Further, the electrode portions 210(1), 210(2), 210(3), 210(4), 210(6), 210(7), 210(8), and 210 on the outer peripheral side of the electrode portions 210 A space is provided between (9) and the antenna 212 . A space is also provided between the antenna 212 and the edge of the sheet 92 . This also makes it possible to improve the receiving sensitivity of the antenna 212 .

In other words, if there are other conductors near the inner circumference side and the outer circumference side of the antenna 212 , radio waves are obstructed from passing through the outer circumference side and the inner circumference side of the antenna 212 . In this embodiment, the sheet 92 is arranged in an opening 16h formed in the door 16a (see FIG. 16), and the door 16a is made of a metal plate or the like. Therefore, if the antenna 212 is provided on the edge of the sheet 92, the door 16a blocks radio waves on the outer peripheral side of the antenna 212. FIG. Moreover, since the electrode part 210 is also a conductor, if the antenna 212 is formed in the immediate vicinity of the electrode part 210, the electrode part 210 blocks radio waves.

Therefore, by providing a space between the sheet 92 and the antenna 212 and a space between the electrode portion 210 and the antenna as described above, radio waves are generated both on the inner and outer peripheral sides of the antenna 212. can be secured, and the reception sensitivity of the antenna 212 can be improved.

The antenna 212 may be made of the same conductive material as the electrode section 210, or may be made of another conductive material. Since the portion where the antenna 212 is formed does not need to transmit light, it may be formed of a metal such as aluminum or copper with emphasis on conductivity. As for the antenna 212, similarly to the electrode portion 210, a conductive film is formed on the sheet 92 and etched in a predetermined pattern, or the conductive film is printed in a predetermined pattern on the sheet 92. etc. can be formed.

The antenna 212 is connected to the mounting board 70 via an antenna wiring 213 passing through the extension sheet portion 93 .

The electrode portion 210 and the antenna 212 are preferably formed on the front side of the sheet 92 (the side on which the operator exists). This is because the electrode section 210 and the antenna 212 are brought as close to the outside as possible to improve touch sensitivity or reception sensitivity.

The electrode section 210 is an example of a touch operation detection section for receiving a touch operation by a user's finger or the like. Also, the antenna 212 is another example of a touch operation detection unit that receives a touch operation by an external non-contact communication device (a card-type terminal device 140 described later). Also, the touch sheet 90 on which the electrode portion 210 and the antenna 212 are formed is an example of a touch operation reception module. By attaching the capacitive touch switch device 60 to the inside of the door 16a, the touch sheet 90 exposes the electrode part 210 and the antenna 212 to the outside through the opening 16h of the door 16a. It is attached to the door 16a from the rear side. Further, the configuration in which the touch sheet 90 and the cover sheet 100 are attached to the door 16a is the touch operation reception device. Although the mounting board 70 and the like are integrated on the back side of the touch sheet 90 here, they may be provided at other locations such as the sides of the touch sheet 90 .

<About the cover sheet>
14 is a front view showing the cover sheet 100, FIG. 15 is a rear view showing the cover sheet 100, and FIG. 16 is a schematic sectional view showing the cover sheet 100 attached to the door 16a. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which part of the capacitive touch switch device 60 emits light, and FIG. 18 is a partial schematic sectional view of the capacitive touch switch device 60. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 18, the thicknesses of the cover sheet 100, the touch sheet 90, and the like are exaggerated for convenience of explanation.

The cover sheet 100 comprises a sheet base 102 .

The sheet base 102 is made of a transparent resin sheet such as polyethylene terephthalate. The sheet base portion 102 includes a cover sheet body portion 103 and a cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 .

The cover sheet body portion 103 is formed in a shape corresponding to the opening 16h of the door 16a. Here, the cover sheet main body 103 is formed in a size equal to or smaller (slightly smaller) than the square-shaped opening 16h, and is large enough to be arranged in the opening 16h without rattling. formed to size. The cover sheet body portion 103 covers the touch sheet 90, and thereby covers the electrode portion 210 and the antenna 212, which are examples of the touch operation detection portion. The cover sheet body 103 also has a square shape that is the same size as or larger (slightly larger) than the touch sheet 90 . Each corner of the cover sheet body 103 is rounded, but this is not essential.

A peripheral wall portion 104 protrudes toward one side (touch sheet 90 side) of the cover sheet main body portion 103 . A cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 extends outward from an edge portion of the peripheral wall portion 104 on the projecting side. For this reason, the cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 is provided so as to be recessed from the periphery of the cover sheet body portion 103 via a step 105S.

Preferably, the dimension of the step 105S (difference between the outward surface of the cover sheet body portion 103 and the outward surface of the cover sheet peripheral portion 105) is such that the surface of the cover sheet body portion 103 is flush with the surface of the door 16a. It is set to a size that can be set. Specifically, the dimension of the step 105S is set to be the same as the thickness of the peripheral portion of the opening 63h of the door 16a in which the capacitive touch switch device 60 is provided. As a result, the cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 is brought into contact with the inward portion of the peripheral edge portion of the opening 63h of the door 16a, and the cover sheet peripheral edge portion is moved while the capacitive touch switch device 60 is attached to the door 16a. The outward surface of the door 105 and the outward surface of the door 16a can be arranged flush with each other. However, it is not essential that the dimension of the step 105S be the same as the thickness of the peripheral portion of the opening 63h. However, even in this case, the step 105S is preferably not more than twice the thickness of the peripheral portion of the opening 63h of the door 16a in which the capacitive touch switch device 60 is provided. It is more preferably equal to or less than the thickness dimension.

The sheet base 102 can be formed, for example, by vacuum-molding a planar sheet with a mold having a predetermined shape. Vacuum molding a planar sheet having a uniform thickness at the beginning has the advantage that the sheet base 102 and the cover sheet main body 103 after vacuum molding tend to maintain a relatively uniform thickness. Note that the seat base 102 can also be formed by press molding.

The maximum thickness dimension of the portion of the cover sheet body 103 (the dimension obtained by adding the thickness of each printed layer described later to the sheet base 102) is a size that allows the electrode portion 210 to detect the touch of a finger or the like on the surface of the cover sheet 100. is set. The maximum thickness dimension is preferably 1.0 mm or less, more preferably 0.5 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.35 mm or less.

However, considering that the sheet base 102 is vacuum-molded as described above, the maximum thickness must be large enough to allow the sheet to be vacuum-molded after being printed as described below. It is preferably 0.5 mm or less.

An outward portion of the cover sheet main body portion 103 is formed on a textured surface 106 . The textured surface 106 is printed by applying ink or the like with a thickness that allows the user to touch the outward surface of the cover sheet main body 103, or a textured surface formed on a predetermined mold surface. can be formed by transferring the shape to the outward surface of the cover sheet main body portion 103, or the like. If the outward surface of the cover sheet main body part 103 exhibits the textured surface 106, when a finger or the like is brought into contact with the textured surface 106 of the cover sheet main body part 103, the finger or the like is caught on the textured surface 106. - 特許庁You can move smoothly without As a result, the user can smoothly perform touch input (especially gesture input, which will be described later) on the capacitive touch switch device 60 .

A first printing portion 107 and a second printing portion 108 are formed in the inward portion of the cover sheet body portion 103 . The first printed portion 107 and the second printed portion 108 are each a semi-translucent printed film. The first printing portion 107 is formed in an area of the inward facing portion of the cover sheet body portion 103 other than the area of the display portion 102a (here, the number display portion representing 1 to 9). Further, the second printing portion 108 is formed in a region other than the region surrounding the display portion 102a in the inward facing portion of the cover sheet main body portion 103. As shown in FIG. Here, the area surrounding the display unit 102a is a rectangular area (here, a square area). The area may be another polygonal area, circular area, or the like. However, this area is a dimly shining area as will be described later. If this area is a circular area or the like, it may be hidden by a fingertip, making it difficult to recognize the emitted light from the outside. By making this area a square area, even when the fingertip is brought close to that area, the corner portion protrudes from the fingertip, so there is an advantage that the light emission from that area can be easily recognized. Thus, the cover sheet 100 exhibits the highest translucency in the portion of the display portion 102a, the second highest porosity in the surrounding region, and the lowest translucency in the other regions. .

Since the first printed portion 107 and the second printed portion 108 are formed on the back side of the cover sheet main body portion 103 , they are less likely to be worn out by fingers or the like touching the surface of the cover sheet main body portion 103 . Therefore, there is an advantage that the light emitting display can be maintained for a long period of time.

Note that the presence of the display unit 102a is not essential.

The lighting mode of the opening/closing operation unit 30 will be described with reference to FIG. 18 . In FIG. 18, adhesive layers B such as double-sided tape are interposed between the touch sheet 90 and the cover sheet 100 and between the intervening member 80 and the touch sheet 90 . As a material for forming the adhesive layer B, an acrylic adhesive or the like can be used.

As shown in the figure, light from the light emitting portion 214 reaches the touch sheet 90 through the light passage holes 84 of the interposed member 80 . When the light passes through the light passage hole 84 over a predetermined distance, the light is diffused and spreads to the same extent as the electrode portion 210 or more. The light reaching the touch sheet 90 passes through the sheet 92 and the electrode portion 210 and reaches the cover sheet 100 . The light reaching the display portion 102a of the cover sheet 100 is emitted to the outside of the cover sheet 100 without being blocked. Therefore, when the cover sheet 100 is observed from the outside, as shown in FIG. 17, the display portion 102a is observed to shine brightest. Further, the light reaching the display portion 102 a of the cover sheet 100 is partially blocked by the first printing portion 107 . Therefore, when the cover sheet 100 is observed from the outside, the display portion 102a is observed to glow vaguely as shown in FIG. With respect to the grid-like region that separates each display portion 102a, the entrance of light is suppressed by the partition portion between the light passage holes 84 in the intervening member 80, and the first printing portion 107 and the second printing portion 107 Since the light is blocked by the printing unit 108 or the like, the light hardly shines.

Further, in the opening/closing operation unit 30 , the electrode portion 210 is provided on the touch sheet 90 on the back side of the cover sheet 100 . A portion of the opening/closing operation unit 30 where each electrode portion 210 is provided is a touch switch portion 130 for detecting proximity of a finger or the like. In the main opening/closing operation unit 30, touch input is possible by bringing a finger or the like close to one of the touch switch portions 130 of the cover sheet 100. FIG.

<Operation example>
In the opening/closing operation unit 30, various instructions can be input through the touch switch section 130 and the switches 216(1) and 216(2), and various instructions or data can be input/output through the antenna 212 and the USB terminal 220. be. Further, the main opening/closing operation unit 30 can control the solenoid actuator 52 and the light emitting operation of each light emitting section 214 . Based on these assumptions, an authentication operation example of the opening/closing operation unit 30 will be described.

First, in the initial state, it is assumed that authenticable gesture information is registered as the permission information 204 . Gesture information is information indicating a trajectory to be drawn by a finger on the surface of the cover sheet 100 of the capacitive touch switch device 60 . For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when fingers are to draw a Z-shaped trajectory Z on the surface of the cover sheet 100, the gesture information is "1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 ” is stored. Then, when it is detected that fingers approach each touch switch unit 130 in that order, authentication is allowed.

Also, in the initial state, as the permission information 204, an identification number that can be authenticated is registered. The identification number is a number assigned to users who can use the cabinet 12 . As shown in FIG. 20, the user is provided with a card-type terminal device 140 as a non-contact communication device capable of communicating with the opening/closing operation unit 30 through the antenna 212 . An identification number is assigned to the card-type terminal device 140 in advance. The operation unit 30 communicates with the card type terminal device 140 through the antenna 212 and reads the identification number stored in the card type terminal device 140 . As such a communication system, various configurations including well-known technologies such as NFC (Near Field Communication) communication system can be adopted.

Further, the main opening/closing operation unit 30 is capable of setting one-touch authentication mode, gesture authentication mode, card authentication mode, and gesture-plus-card authentication mode. The following operations are performed according to the set mode.

The setting of the initial state can be performed by connecting an external personal computer to the opening/closing operation unit 30 via the USB terminal 220 or the antenna 212 so as to be able to communicate therewith, and through the personal computer. Alternatively, the initial state can be set by using the touch switch unit 130 and the switches 216(1) and 216(2).

FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of the authentication controller 200 of the opening/closing operation unit 30 when the one-touch authentication mode is set.

The authentication controller 200 is in the sleep state, which consumes less power than in the wakeup state. If it is determined in step S1 that a finger or the like is close to the touch switch unit 130, the process proceeds to the next step S2. The determination of the proximity of a finger or the like to the touch switch section 130 in step S1 may be performed for all the touch switch sections 130, or may be performed for a specific portion of the plurality of touch switch sections 130. The touch switch part (for example, the touch switch part corresponding to the number "5" in the center) may be targeted.

In step S2, the authentication controller 200 shifts to a wakeup state and lights the light emitting section 214. As shown in FIG. Lighting of the light emitting unit 214 at this time indicates that the authentication controller 200 is in a wake-up state and that the drive control of the solenoid actuator 52, that is, the unlocking and locking operations of the lock mechanism is enabled. At this time, all of the plurality of light emitting units 214 may emit light, or some of them may emit light. Also, the light emitting unit 214 may continue to emit light for a certain period of time, or may repeatedly blink.

Thereafter, in step S3, it is determined that authentication is permitted, and the process proceeds to the next step S4. That is, in this mode, the user is authenticated simply by touching the touch switch section 130 . Therefore, this mode is a mode in which all users can use the cabinet 12 without restrictions on the users.

In step S4, the authentication controller 200 performs authentication lighting, unlocking, and history storage processing. The authentication lighting process is a process of lighting the light emitting unit 214 . Lighting of the light emitting unit 214 at this time indicates that the user has been authenticated (that is, that the user is available). At this time, all of the plurality of light emitting units 214 may emit light, or some of them may emit light. Also, the light emitting unit 214 may continue to emit light for a certain period of time, or may repeatedly blink. As the unlocking process, the authentication controller 200 drives the solenoid actuator 52 to put the handle portion 40 into a state in which the posture can be changed. As a result, the user changes the posture of the handle portion 40 to unlock the lock claw portion 24 and the lock hole, thereby opening the doors 16a and 16b. Also, the authentication controller 200 stores the usage history 205 in the storage device. Since the user is not specified here, the date and time of use (the date and time of authentication or unlocking) and the like are stored in the storage device 202 as the history 205 . Note that the history 205 stored in the storage device 202 can be transmitted to an external personal computer or the like by communication via the USB terminal 220 or wireless communication using the antenna 212 .

In the next step S5, it is determined whether or not the first time has passed. The first time is a preset time (for example, 2 seconds) as a time during which the user can operate the handle 40 . If it is determined in step S5 whether or not the first time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step S6.

At step S6, the authentication controller 200 executes a locking process. Specifically, the solenoid actuator 52 is driven to put the handle portion 40 into a state in which the posture cannot be changed. As a result, regardless of whether the door 16a is opened or not, the user cannot operate the handle portion 40 to unlock the lock claw portion 24 from the lock hole portion. When the door 16a has already been opened, the lock claw 24 and the lock hole can be engaged regardless of whether the change in posture of the handle 40 is restricted. Therefore, even after step S6, the door 16a can be closed and locked.

In the next step S7, the authentication controller 200 shifts to sleep mode and terminates the process.

Thereby, the user can use the cabinet 12 by opening the door 16 a only by touching the touch switch section 130 .

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the authentication controller 200 of the opening/closing operation unit 30 when the gesture authentication mode is set.

Steps S11 and S12 are the same as steps S1 and S2.

In step S13 following step S12, it is determined whether or not a finger or the like approaches the touch switch unit 130 within the second time period. The second time is a waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) for accepting a gesture operation by the user after the authentication controller 200 wakes up and lights up, and is a preset time. If it is determined that a finger or the like does not approach the touch switch unit 130 within the second time period, the process proceeds to step S19, and the authentication controller 200 enters a sleep state. On the other hand, if it is determined that a finger or the like approaches the touch switch unit 130 within the second time, the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S<b>14 , the authentication controller 200 acquires gesture operations input through each touch switch unit 130 (in order of detecting proximity to the touch switch unit 130 ). When the authentication controller 200 accepts a gesture operation through the touch switch unit 130, it is preferable to cause the light emitting unit 214 corresponding to the electrode unit 210 for which proximity of a finger or the like is detected to emit light each time the proximity is detected. As a result, the user can perform a gesture operation while confirming which touch switch unit 130 the finger is close to.

In the next step S15, the authentication controller 200 compares the acquired gesture operation with the gesture information registered in the storage device 202, and determines that the authentication is permitted when both match. is determined to be unauthenticated. If it is determined that authentication is not possible, the process returns to step S13. Note that when step S15 is repeated and the number of times that authentication is judged to be unsuccessful exceeds a preset number of times, a warning may be issued by sound or display, and the locked state may be maintained. If it is determined that the authentication is permitted, the process proceeds to step S16.

Step S16 and subsequent steps S17, S18, and S19 are the same as steps S4 to S7.

As a result, the user can open the door 16 a and use the cabinet 12 by performing a predetermined gesture operation after touching the touch switch section 130 .

FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the authentication controller 200 of the opening/closing operation unit 30 when the card authentication mode is set.

Steps S21 and S22 are the same as steps S1 and S2.

In step S23 following step S22, it is determined whether or not there is communication with an external non-contact communication device within the second time period. The second time is a waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) for receiving a touch operation of the card-type terminal device 140 by the user after the authentication controller 200 wakes up and lights up, and is a preset time. When the user performs a touch operation to bring the card-type terminal device 140 close to the antenna 212, that is, to the surface of the cover sheet within the second time, close proximity wireless communication is established between the authentication controller 200 and the card-type terminal device 140. Then, it is determined that there is communication, and the process proceeds to step S24. If it is determined that there is no communication within the second time period, the process proceeds to step S29, and the authentication controller 200 enters a sleep state.

At step S24, the authentication controller 200 acquires the identification number from the card type terminal device 140 through the antenna 212 or the like.

In the next step S<b>25 , the authentication controller 200 compares the acquired identification number with available identification numbers registered in the storage device 202 . If the obtained identification number matches any of the identification numbers registered in the storage device 202, it is determined that the authentication is permitted, and if it does not match any of the identification numbers, it is determined that the authentication is not possible. If it is determined that authentication is not possible, the process returns to step S23. Note that when step S25 is repeated and the number of times the authentication has been determined to be unsuccessful exceeds a preset number of times, a warning may be issued by sound or display, and the locked state may be maintained. If it is determined that the authentication is permitted, the process proceeds to step S26.

Step S26 and subsequent steps S27, S28, and S29 are the same as steps S4 to S7.

As a result, the user can open the door 16 a and use the cabinet 12 by holding the card type terminal device 140 over the opening/closing operation unit 30 after touching the touch switch section 130 .

FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of the authentication controller 200 of the opening/closing operation unit 30 when the gesture-plus-card authentication mode is set.

Steps S31 and S32 are the same as steps S1 and S2.

Steps S33, S34 and S35 following step S32 are the same as steps S13, S14 and S15 described above. As a result, authentication is performed by the gesture operation by the user.

In step S35, if it is determined that the authentication is permitted, the process proceeds to step S36. The processing of steps S36, S37 and S38 is the same as steps S24 and S25. This is the same as the processing of S26. As a result, the user is authenticated using the card-type terminal device 140 .

When it is determined that the card-type terminal device 140 is usable in authentication, steps S40, S41, and S42 are executed. These steps are the same as steps S4 to S7 above.

As a result, the user touches the touch switch unit 130, performs a predetermined gesture operation, and holds the card-type terminal device 140 over the opening/closing operation unit 30 to open the door 16a and use the cabinet 12. be able to. Either the authentication by the gesture operation or the authentication by the card-type terminal device 140 may be performed first.

<Effects, etc.>
According to the touch operation receiving device and the storage device 10 configured as described above, since the cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 around the cover sheet 100 is disposed inside the door 16a, the cover sheet 100 is difficult to peel off. 100 is difficult to lift from the edge. Further, since the cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 is recessed from the periphery of the cover sheet body portion 103 via a step, the positions of the surface of the door 16a and the surface of the cover sheet body portion 103 can be matched as much as possible. It is also possible to improve the design of the touch operation receiving device including the cover sheet 100 and the like.

In particular, by arranging the surface of the cover sheet 100 and the surface of the door 16a flush with each other, it is possible to further improve the design of the touch operation receiving device.

Further, if the thickness dimension of the portion of the cover sheet body 103 of the cover sheet 100 is set to a size that allows detection of finger touch on the surface of the cover sheet 100, the finger touch on the surface of the cover sheet by the electrode portion 210 can be detected. touch can be detected more reliably.

{Modification}
The capacitive touch switch device 60, which is the touch operation receiving device according to the present embodiment, receives the proximity of a user's finger or the like through the electrode unit 210, that is, receives the touch operation by the finger or the like, and receives an external signal through the antenna 212. A touch operation by a non-contact communication device (for example, card-type terminal device 140) is accepted. However, as a touch operation reception device, it is possible only to receive a touch operation by a user's finger or the like through the electrode unit 210, or a touch operation by an external non-contact communication device (card-type terminal device 140) via the antenna 212. may be configured to only accept. That is, for touch operation detection, either one of electrodes for capacitance detection and an antenna for touch operation detection of a non-contact communication device (card-type terminal device 140 or the like) may be provided. In other words, the touch operation accepting device may be a device that accepts touch operations on various objects. Even in this case, by applying the above configuration of the cover sheet 100, it is possible to prevent the cover sheet from being lifted from the edge and to improve the design of the touch operation receiving device.

It should be noted that the configurations described in the above embodiment and modifications can be appropriately combined as long as they do not contradict each other.

The specification and drawings disclose the following aspects.

A touch operation reception device according to a first aspect includes a panel having an opening and a touch operation detection unit for detecting a touch operation, and the touch operation detection unit is exposed to the outside through the opening. a touch operation reception module attached to the panel from the back side of the panel; a cover sheet main body formed in a shape corresponding to the opening and covering the touch operation detection part; and a step from the periphery of the cover sheet main body. and a cover sheet including a cover sheet peripheral edge portion disposed inside the peripheral edge portion of the opening of the panel.

A second aspect is the touch operation receiving device according to the first aspect, wherein the step between the cover sheet body portion and the cover sheet peripheral edge portion is such that the surface of the cover sheet body portion is aligned with the surface of the panel. It is set to a size that can be arranged in one place.

A third aspect is the touch operation reception device according to the first or second aspect, wherein the touch operation detection section is an electrode section for detecting capacitance, and the thickness dimension of the cover sheet body section is , is set to a size capable of detecting a finger touch on the surface of the cover sheet.

A storage device according to a fourth aspect comprises a storage section including an openable/closable opening/closing member, a lock mechanism for locking or unlocking the opening/closing member, and the touch according to any one of the first to third aspects. An operation receiving device, wherein at least part of the opening/closing member is the panel, an authentication unit that performs authentication according to a touch operation detected through the touch operation detection unit, and an authentication result from the authentication unit. and a touch operation reception device further including a lock drive unit that drives the lock mechanism.

According to the first to fourth aspects, since the peripheral portion of the cover sheet around the cover sheet is disposed inside the panel, the cover sheet is less likely to peel off and is less likely to lift from the edge. In addition, since the peripheral edge of the cover sheet is recessed from the periphery of the main body of the cover sheet, the positions of the surface of the panel and the surface of the main body of the cover sheet can be matched as much as possible. Improvements can also be made.

According to the second aspect, the surface of the cover sheet main body can be arranged flush with the surface of the panel, so that the design of the touch operation receiving device can be further improved.

According to the third aspect, it is possible to detect finger touches on the surface of the cover sheet.

Although the present invention has been described in detail as above, the above description is illustrative in all aspects, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It is understood that numerous variations not illustrated can be envisioned without departing from the scope of the invention.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 Storage Device 12 Cabinet 14 Storage Main Body 16a, 16b Door 16h Opening 20 Door Lock Mechanism 30 Opening/Closing Operation Unit 50 Lock Driving Section 60 Capacitive Touch Switch Device 70 Mounting Board 90 Touch Sheet 92 Sheet 100 Cover Sheet 102 Sheet Base 103 Cover sheet body part 104 Peripheral wall part 105 Cover sheet peripheral part 105S Step 130 Touch switch part 140 Card type terminal device 200 Authentication controller 210 Electrode part 212 Antenna

Claims (3)

a storage unit including a storage main unit and an opening/closing member;
a door lock mechanism provided on the opening/closing member and enabling the opening/closing member to be opened by operating a handle portion provided on the opening/closing member;
a lock drive unit provided in the opening/closing member for regulating the operation of the door lock mechanism;
a capacitive touch switch device provided on the opening/closing member for controlling the operation of the lock driving unit;
with
The capacitive touch switch device has a configuration in which a mounting substrate, a touch sheet positioned outside the mounting substrate, and a cover sheet positioned outside the touch sheet are combined in a laminated state,
The touch sheet includes a sheet and an electrode unit for detecting capacitance,
further comprising a power supply unit that is a primary battery or a secondary battery as a power source for electrical elements of the lock drive unit, the mounting board and the touch sheet,
The mounting substrate and the touch sheet are arranged inside the outer surface of the opening and closing member ,
The storage device , wherein the touch sheet is attached to the opening/closing member so as to be exposed to the outside through an opening formed in the opening/closing member . The storage device according to claim 1,
A storage device, wherein the cover sheet is adhered to the touch sheet. The storage device according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A storage device, wherein a printed portion is formed of a printed film on a surface of the cover sheet facing the touch sheet.

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