KR200273114Y1 - Portable Safekeeping Apparatus including Timer Function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable storage device including a timer function, in particular the present invention is the upper surface is open and the container portion is formed with an inner space for receiving the contents; A lid portion formed on the upper inner circumferential surface and coupled to the open side of the container portion so as to be openable and closed; A power cap coupled to the opening and closing along a screw line of the cover part; Opening and closing means mounted on an inner side of the lid part to open and close the container part and the lid part; And an operation control unit embedded in the cover part to display the set date, count the time, and control the operation of the opening and closing means according to whether the set date is reached. Therefore, according to the present invention, the contents (for example, small gifts, love confession letters, etc.) can be confirmed so as to be portable and implemented except for a set date, thereby increasing the enjoyment by highlighting the anticipation of a specific person.

Description

Portable Safekeeping Apparatus including Timer Function}

The present invention relates to a portable storage device including a timer function, and more particularly to a portable storage device including a timer function implemented to be opened at a set time with an electronic lock device.

In general, give and receive gifts on special occasions that are commemorative (e.g., birthdays, graduations, 100 days of meeting, etc.). However, inability to participate on such special occasions may arise, in which case it is often necessary to ask someone to hand out a gift, or even fail to deliver a gift, thus halting the joy of the person receiving the gift. Gifts received on special days are also confined to the joy of the day and fade in meaning.

In order to solve this problem, a time capsule implemented to store contents to be delivered to a certain container and set the date so that the contents cannot be confirmed except a set date is recently gaining popularity. The Time Capsule is designed to preserve modern civilization and life for the future in a barrel made of special metals to leave proof that humans existed in this world. In response to this era, in recent millennia, many people have been interested in time capsules, and various types of time capsules are available for the general public. In particular, when the product is placed in the body of the time capsule and the upper sealing member is completely closed, the locking device is automatically activated.If the present time and the expected opening time are entered into the counter, the lock cannot be opened until the set time. Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-38614 ("Electronic Time Capsule") is disclosed, which is implemented to open the sealing member only by automatically releasing the locking device. The electronic time capsule has an advantage that it can be opened except for a set time, thereby exhibiting the original function of the time capsule, but it is complicated to implement various functions (for example, a password function, an external power input function, and an alarm function). A circuit is required, which results in an increase in the size of the time capsule and a high production cost. That is, it is relatively expensive to send and receive small gifts between individuals, and because of its large volume, it is difficult to carry.

Therefore, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and the first object of the present invention is to be portable and to check the contents (for example, small gifts, love confession letters, etc.) other than the set date. The present invention provides a portable storage device including a timer function that doubles pleasure by emphasizing the expectation of a specific person.

The second object of the present invention is to provide a portable storage device with a built-in flash memory so that the date can be stored even without a power supply and the battery is detachably designed so that the battery can be replaced even when the battery life is over. There is.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a portable storage device including a timer function that can be set again and reused even after the set date is reached and opened.

A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a portable storage device including a timer function that can be easily carried by mounting a hook that can be connected to a mobile phone or a key ring.

1 is a perspective view showing a portable storage device according to the present invention,

2 is an exploded perspective view showing a portable storage device according to the present invention,

Figure 3 is a schematic configuration diagram showing the internal configuration of a portable storage device according to the present invention.

Figure 4a is a bottom view showing the cover portion of the components of a portable storage device according to the present invention,

Figure 4b is a plan view of the container portion of the components of the portable storage device according to the present invention,

5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the operation control unit 500 of the components of the portable storage device according to the present invention,

5A is an exemplary circuit diagram of an operation controller according to the present invention,

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving a portable storage device according to the present invention.

♣ Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing ♣

10: container portion 20: cover portion

25: power cap 30: opening and closing means

40, 500: operation control unit 510: power supply unit

520: key input unit 530: CPU

540: timer unit 550: memory unit

560: display unit 570: driving unit

The present invention for achieving the above object is an upper surface is opened and the container portion is formed an inner space for receiving the contents; A lid portion formed on the upper inner circumferential surface and coupled to the open side of the container portion so as to be openable and closed; A power cap coupled to the opening and closing along a screw line of the cover part; Opening and closing means mounted on an inner side of the lid part to open and close the container part and the lid part; And an operation control unit embedded in the cover part to display a set date, counting a time, and controlling an operation of the opening and closing means according to whether the set date is reached.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a portable storage device including a timer function according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4b is a view showing a portable storage device according to the present invention, Figure 1 is a perspective view, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view, Figure 3 is an internal configuration, Figure 4a is a bottom view of the cover portion, Figure 4b is a plan view of the container portion.

As shown in Figure 1 to 4b, the portable storage device according to the present invention is coupled to the container portion 10, the opening side of the container portion 10 so as to be open and close, the battery insertion groove to accommodate the battery on the top Fixing the formed cover portion 20, the opening and closing means 30 for performing the opening and closing operation between the container portion 10 and the cover portion 20, the operation control unit 40 for controlling the opening and closing means 30 and the battery Consists of a power cap 25 for. The opening and closing means 30 may be implemented by a motor or a solenoid, and it is assumed that a motor is used in the present invention.

The container part 10 has an inner space in which the contents can be accommodated in an open cylindrical shape, and a plurality of 'b' shaped locking guide grooves 10a communicating with the upper end are formed on the inner circumferential surface of the open side. Preferably, four are formed at intervals of 90 degrees along the inner circumferential surface. In addition, the fixing hole 10b is formed in the vertical direction inside the upper end of the open side.

The cover part 20 is formed in the cylindrical shape of the upper and lower ends in the lower portion extending along the circumferential circumference smaller than the diameter of the cover portion 20 is formed to extend downward. In addition, a plurality of locking projections 21a protruding in the radial direction on the outer circumferential surface of the extension coupling portion 21 is formed, preferably four are formed at 90-degree rotation intervals along the outer circumferential surface of the locking guide groove 21 The cover part 20 and the container part 10 are coupled to each other by being inserted in the vertical direction and then rotated horizontally. In addition, the cover 20 is equipped with an operation control unit 40, the inside of the cover 20, the control board 41 for controlling the opening and closing operation and the switch board for generating a key signal for instructing a specific operation ( 42 are attached to each other, a date selection key 43 consisting of a digit selection key 43a and a number selection key 43b is provided on the lower surface thereof, and a display 44 for displaying a predetermined number or icon on one side of the outer surface thereof. It is mounted so that the current state can be confirmed from the outside, the other side is provided with an opening and closing switch 45 for applying a key signal for instructing the opening and closing operation.

The opening / closing means 30 has a guide hole 31b formed in a vertical direction at one side of the lower end of the cover part, a female screw 32a is formed at an upper end thereof, and a male screw 31a fixed to a rotation shaft end of the operation control part 40 is provided. The fixing pin 32 and the lid part 20 and the container part which are interpolated by the female screw 32a and move up and down linearly as the male screw 31a and the female screw 32a rotate by being engaged by the driving operation of the operation controller 40. 10 is composed of a fixing hole (10b) formed in the vertical direction on the inner side of the upper side of the open side of the container portion 10 in the same vertical line with the fixing pin 32 at the time of mutual coupling, the fixing pin 32 is fixed hole (10b) The cover 20 and the container 10 so as not to rotate each other so that the locking projection 21a of the cover 20 is not removed from the locking guide groove 10a of the container 10. To prevent the container portion 10 from opening. Of course, a solenoid (not shown) may be used instead of the motor 31, and the fixing pin 32 is vertically moved by the solenoid.

On the other hand, the hook ring (25a) is formed at the end of the power cap 25, coupled to the hook 26a to the connecting strap 26 to be connected to the mobile phone or key ring to facilitate portability.

The portable storage device can be easily carried by implementing an outer diameter of 20 mm or less, a cover part length of 45 mm or less, and a container part length of 50 to 100 mm.

5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the operation control unit 500 of the components of the portable storage device according to the present invention, the operation control unit 500 of the portable storage device is a power supply unit 510, key input unit 520 And a CPU 530, a timer 540, a memory 550, a display 560, and a driver 570.

The power supply unit 510 serves to supply power required for the operation of the operation control unit 500 of the portable storage device, and the power supply unit 510 uses a mercury battery or a lithium battery that can be used for a long time due to low self discharge. do. The power supply unit 510 is coupled to the upper end of the upper capsule housing 1 and is fixed by the power cap 11 which is detachably screwed to the cover unit 1. That is, when the mercury battery or the lithium battery reaches the end of life within the set date, the power cap 11 may be removed from the cover part 1 and replaced with a new battery. The replacement time of the battery may be immediately checked depending on whether the display unit 560, which will be described later, is activated (that is, brightness of the LCD).

The key input unit 520 generates a key signal for indicating a specific operation, and includes a date selection key 522 and an open / close switch 524. The date selection key 522 is located inside the lower part of the cover part 1, as shown in FIG. 4A, and the open / close switch 524 is located outside the cover part 1, as shown in FIG. . Here, the date selection key 522 includes a digit selection key 522a for selecting the digit of the date to be set and a numeric selection key 522b for selecting a specific number of the corresponding digit.

The CPU 530 is connected to the key input unit 520 and performs overall control of each component to perform a corresponding operation according to a key signal applied from the key input unit 520. That is, it is programmed to display the date input from the date selection key 522 of the key input unit 520 and the remaining date according to the elapsed date, and to keep the portable storage device in the locked or unlocked state when the date is set or when the date passes. have. In addition, the CPU 530 instructs to store the current date information, and even if the open / close signal is input from the open / close switch 524 of the key input unit 520 before the set date has elapsed, the CPU 530 ignores the signal and is portable before the set date. Control the storage device from reaching the open state.

The timer 540 is interconnected with the CPU 530, operates by a clock signal applied from the CPU 530, and counts time, and applies the counted time information to the CPU 530. .

The memory unit 550 is interconnected with the CPU 530, stores time information applied from the CPU 530, and transmits time information according to an extraction command of the CPU 530. In addition, the memory unit 550 includes a control program that performs an operation of the CPU 530. The memory unit 550 of the present invention is a nonvolatile memory whose contents are preserved even without a power supply, and uses a flash memory that can erase contents and rewrite them in units of blocks. Depending on the type of the CPU 550, there is also a form in which the flash memory is built in the CPU 550, and in the present invention, it is preferable to use a built-in flash memory in the CPU 550.

The display unit 560 is connected to the CPU 530, and displays a corresponding number or icon by a driving signal of the CPU 530 to support the current state of the portable storage device viewed from the outside. . The display unit 560 of the present invention is implemented to display a three-digit number, and to display an icon indicating whether the current state is a lock state or an unlock state. In the present invention, it is preferable to use LCD. As soon as power is applied, the LCD becomes active and inactive when no power is supplied, allowing the user to know immediately when to replace the battery. In addition, the LCD used in the present invention is implemented to set the date up to three digits (that is, '999'). However, this is only one example, of course, the number of digits can be changed freely.

The driving unit 570 is connected to the CPU 530, operates in accordance with a driving control signal applied from the CPU 530, and moves the fixed pin 32 forward or backward, and uses a motor or a solenoid. For example, when the driving unit 570 is implemented as a motor, the fixed pin 32 moves forward according to the forward rotation of the motor, and the fixed pin 32 moves backward according to the reverse rotation of the motor.

The above-described timer unit 540 and the memory unit 550 are divided into blocks in order to explain the operation control unit 500 by function. In the present invention, the timer unit 540 and the memory unit 550 in the CPU 530. It uses a built-in one chip.

5A is an exemplary circuit diagram of an operation controller according to the present invention. The circuit for the operation controller illustrated in FIG. 5A is merely exemplary and may be variously modified. In addition, since description of each component is easily understood by those skilled in the art, detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, the resistors connected to the terminals 40 to 43 of the CPU are for controlling the voltage applied to the COM terminals COM0 to COM2 of the LCD, and a flash memory is built in the CPU. In addition, FIG. 5A illustrates an example in which the motor is applied to the driver 570 of FIG. 5, and the solenoid may be applied to the driver 570 of FIG. 5.

Hereinafter, the operation relationship of the portable storage device including the timer function according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving a portable storage device according to the present invention, and assumes that a user has put an article (eg, a ring, a necklace, a love letter, etc.) to be stored in a container. In addition, it is assumed that the driving unit uses a motor, and the display unit uses an LCD.

First, the user inserts a battery (eg, a mercury battery or a lithium battery) on the top of the cover, and fixes the battery by coupling the hemispherical power cap to the cover (S605). Power is applied to the operation control unit at the same time the power cap and the cover unit is coupled, the CPU drives the LCD by applying a drive signal to the LCD when the power is applied. When the LCD is driven, an initially set date (eg, '000' or '365') is displayed, and the user sets a desired date (S610). To set the date, use the date selection key located inside the bottom of the cover, select the desired digit using the digit selection key, and then select the desired number using the numeric selection key. For example, when the LCD is first powered on, the first digit will flash while the set date is displayed. If the initially set date is '000' and the date to be set is '365', the power is supplied and '000' is displayed on the LCD and the first '0' blinks. The user selects '3' using the numeric select keys and clicks the digit select keys. Clicking on the digit select key moves to the second digit, the second '0' flashes, and the user selects '6' using the numeric select keys and clicks the digit select key. After selecting '5' in the same way, the selected date is set after a predetermined time (eg, 3 seconds) elapses. Here, the digit is moved to the right every time the digit selection key is clicked, and when the digit selection key is selected at the third digit, the digit is programmed to move to the first digit and the digit is set for each digit. Each time the numeric select key is pressed, it increments by '1', and after '9', it is programmed to return to '0' and repeat the number.

If a date is set, the CPU applies the set date data to a memory unit (eg, a flash memory), and the memory unit stores the date data (S615). Next, the user combines the lid portion and the container portion (S620). That is, after inserting the locking projection projecting in the radial direction on the outer peripheral surface of the extension coupling portion formed in the lower side of the cover in the vertical direction in the 'b' shaped locking guide groove formed on the upper end of the container portion, and rotates horizontally (counterclockwise) . Thereafter, the CPU determines whether a switching signal is applied from the on / off switch (S625). If the switching signal is not applied, the CPU waits until the corresponding signal is applied. At the same time, the display instructs to display the lock icon on the display unit (S625). When the drive unit is implemented as a motor, the motor rotates when a drive signal is applied from the CPU, and the male screw fixed to the end of the rotating shaft of the motor is inserted into the female screw formed by the cover part. It rotates and, accordingly, the fixing pin is moved up and down linearly and inserted into the fixing hole formed in the vertical direction inside the upper end of the open side of the container portion on the same vertical line as the fixing pin. Therefore, when the fixing pin is inserted into the fixing hole, the lid and the container are not rotated with each other, and the locking protrusion of the lid is not removed from the locking guide groove of the container, so that the container and the lid are completely coupled.

At the same time that the fixing pin is inserted into the fixing hole, the CPU instructs the timer to count the time and displays the remaining date according to the counting time (S635). In addition, the CPU applies the remaining date data to the memory unit periodically (eg, a time unit or a date unit) and controls to store the corresponding data (S640). The reason for periodically storing the remaining date data is to count the time until the power is not supplied due to the end of battery life, and count the time from the stored date when the power is supplied again. Therefore, it is preferable to use a flash memory or the like which can store contents without supplying power.

Next, if the power is cut off from the power supply in the middle of counting the time (S645), the user replaces the battery (S650). Battery replacement is performed in the reverse order of the battery combination, the power cap is removed from the cover, and then replaced with a new battery. When the power is supplied again, the CPU reads the remaining date data stored in the memory unit to display the corresponding date (S655), and proceeds to step S635 to repeat the subsequent steps. On the other hand, if the power is not cut off while counting the time, the CPU determines whether the current date has reached the set date (S660). If the set date does not reach the set date, the process proceeds to the step S635 to repeat the subsequent steps. When the set date is reached, the display unit is driven to switch the lock icon to the unlock icon to inform the user that the set date has been reached (S665).

The user checks that the LCD displays '000' or the unlock icon, and recognizes that the set date has been reached. When the user wants to open the portable storage device, the user presses the on / off switch. If the user presses the open / close switch while the current date does not reach the set date, the CPU ignores the switching signal applied from the open / close switch. Next, the CPU determines whether a switching signal is input from the on / off switch (S670). If the switching signal is not applied, the CPU waits until the corresponding signal is applied. If the switching signal is applied, the CPU operates the driving unit to reverse the fixed pin ( S675). Since the operation to reverse the fixed pin is made in the reverse order of the operation to advance the fixed pin is not described any more. When the fixing pin is reversed, the user rotates the cover part horizontally (ie, clockwise) while holding the container part, and then lifts it vertically upward to separate the cover part and the container part. Therefore, the user can check the article stored in the container.

As described above, this portable storage device can be used for the purpose of doubling the fun by highlighting the anticipated sentiment by handing in advance a small gift to be delivered on a special date (e.g., 100 days from the date of meeting, birthday, graduation, etc.). In addition, this portable storage device can be connected to a cell phone or a key ring and used as an accessory. In addition, the present portable storage device can be recycled by setting the date again even after reaching the set date.

The above descriptions are merely illustrative of one embodiment, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the appended utility model registration claims. For example, the shape and structure of each component specifically shown in the embodiment of the present invention may be modified.

As described above, according to the portable storage device including a timer function according to the present invention, it is implemented to be portable and implemented so that the contents (for example, small gifts, love confession letters, etc.) can not be confirmed other than the set date, anticipation of a specific person The effect is to double the joy.

In addition, the present invention has an effect that can always be carried in a mobile phone or key ring, etc. to prevent loss and at the same time use as an accessory.

In addition, when a battery reaches the end of its life, it can be replaced with a new battery without opening the portable storage device.Remember when the battery has reached the end of its life and count the remaining date from the time when the power is applied again. By setting the effect can be recycled semi-permanently.

Claims (9)

A container portion having an upper surface opened to form an inner space for receiving contents; A screw thread is formed on the upper inner circumferential surface, the lid portion coupled to the opening side of the container portion so as to be openable and closed; A power cap coupled to be openable and closed along a screw line of the cover part; Opening and closing means mounted on an inner side of the lid to enable opening and closing of the container and the lid; And And a control unit built in the cover unit, the control unit configured to display a set date and count the time to control the operation of the opening and closing means according to whether the set date is reached. The method of claim 1, The cover portion has a plurality of locking projections protruding in the radial direction on the outer circumferential surface of the warrant coupling portion formed to extend downwardly along the circumference smaller than the diameter of the cover portion, The container portion is formed with a plurality of 'b' shaped locking guide groove communicating with the upper end on the inner peripheral surface of the open side, Portable locking device, characterized in that the locking projection is inserted in the locking guide groove in the vertical direction and rotated horizontally to couple the cover portion and the container portion. The method of claim 1, A guide hole is formed in a vertical direction on one side of the lower end of the lid, a fixing hole is formed in a vertical direction on the inside of the upper end of the open side of the container to correspond to the same vertical line with the guide hole, The opening and closing means is a portable storage device, characterized in that the male screw is rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation control unit and the guide hole, the female screw is formed in the upper end is formed with a pin fixed to move up and down in accordance with the rotation of the male screw. The portable storage device according to claim 1, wherein a hook is formed at the end of the power cap to couple the connecting strap. The method of claim 1, wherein the operation control unit A power supply unit supplying power required for operation; A key input unit for generating a key signal for indicating a specific operation; A CPU connected to the key input unit and collectively controlling each component to perform a corresponding operation according to a key signal applied from the key input unit; A timer unit interconnected with the CPU and counting time according to an instruction of the CPU and applying the counted time information to the CPU; A memory unit which is connected to the CPU and stores time information applied from the CPU, and transmits time information according to an extraction command of the CPU; A display unit connected to the CPU and displaying a corresponding number or icon by a driving signal of the CPU; And And a driving unit connected to the CPU and configured to move the fixed pin forward and backward according to a driving control signal applied from the CPU. The method of claim 5, wherein the key input unit A date selection key formed in the lower side of the cover part and including a digit selection key for selecting a digit of a date to be set and a numeric selection key for selecting a specific number of the corresponding digit; And And a switching switch for generating a switching signal for instructing the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing means. The system of claim 5, wherein the CPU is Displays the date input from the key input unit and the remaining date according to the elapse of the date, maintains the opening / closing means in the locked or unlocked state at the time of setting the date or when the date is passed, and instructs to store the current date information, Portable storage device characterized in that it is programmed to ignore the signal even if the switching signal of the key input unit before the elapse. The portable storage device of claim 5, wherein the memory unit uses a flash memory. The portable storage device of claim 5, wherein the driving unit uses any one of a motor and a solenoid.