TWM446206U - Auto-closing accommodating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An auto-closing accommodating apparatus includes an external casing, an accommodating body, a driving unit, a control module and a detecting unit. The accommodating body is movably accommodated in the external casing. The driving unit is connected to the accommodating body. The control module is electrically connected to the driving unit. The detecting unit is electrically connected to the control module. The control module controls the driving unit to move the accommodating body until it is close and locked with respect to the external casing when an identification data is not detected. The present invention is used to close the accommodating apparatus automatically when a user has to leave for some spontaneous or non-spontaneous reasons. The present invention is advantageous for increasing usability and safety.

Description

Automatic locking object storage device

The present invention relates to an article housing device, and more particularly to an article storage device for automatic locking.

In modern society, the types of devices used to store items are dazzling, and they are flooded with various types in the market. Simple devices include drawers, cabinets or removable cases. In addition, there are storage devices with locking functions. Such as a safe deposit box, a safe or a cash register. Through these devices, it is possible to classify the location of the items to be stored and properly preserve the items or important property.

Since the safety of the storage is considered, even a simple storage device such as a drawer has a tendency to install a lock or a password, so as to achieve the same storage effect as a device designed to have a lock function. Considering that most of the storage devices have a high switching frequency, when the lock is added, the user has to perform the switch lock frequently, and the extra key is added, which increases the inconvenience in use.

More importantly, the installation locks or the storage device that originally had the locking function are originally designed to be used with peace of mind, so the storage is generally more important property, but in the case of frequent switches. It is very likely that the user will forget to lock the storage device when leaving. What's more, the user may need to leave urgently because of external factors, but the storage device is not closed, which causes some of the accommodation space to be exposed, so that the interested person has the opportunity to peep or arbitrarily take away the items inside. Conversely, it creates a loophole for safe storage.

Therefore, how to provide a self-locking storage device to automatically retract the storage body and lock when the user needs to leave for a short time or be forced to leave, thereby eliminating the problem of incomplete or manual closure of the user, thereby improving the convenience of use and Safety has become one of the important topics.

In view of the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic locking device for automatically retracting and locking the user when the user needs to leave for a short time or is forced to leave, thereby eliminating the problem of incomplete or manual closure of the user. Thereby improving the convenience and security of use.

In addition, the present invention is suitable for use in conjunction with a technology that automatically recognizes the identity of the user, thereby eliminating the need for the user to need frequent manual switch locks or the need to carry additional keys or memory passwords.

In order to achieve the above object, an automatic locking object receiving device according to the present invention comprises an outer casing, an article receiving body, a driving unit, a control module and a sensing unit. The article receiving body is movably received in the outer casing. The drive unit connects the article housing body. The control module is electrically connected to the driving unit. The sensing unit is electrically connected to the control module. When the sensing unit does not sense an identification data, the control module controls the driving unit to move the article receiving body to be locked with the outer casing.

In one embodiment, the article containment device is used in conjunction with a radio frequency module. Identification data is stored in the RF module.

In an embodiment, the article housing device further includes a locking unit. The locking unit is electrically connected to the control module. The locking unit fixes the article receiving body to lock the article receiving body and the outer casing.

In an embodiment, the locking unit includes a solenoid valve, a stem portion and a hook portion. The solenoid valve is connected to a power supply unit. The pole is connected to the electromagnetic switch. The hook connects the rods. The article receiving body has a buckle portion, and the locking unit fixes the article receiving body by the combination of the hook portion and the buckle portion.

In one embodiment, the control module locks the article housing body and the outer casing after a time history of the identification data is not sensed.

In an embodiment, the drive unit is a motor.

In an embodiment, the sensing unit is disposed on a front panel of the article receiving body.

In an embodiment, the article housing device further includes a signal receiving unit. The signal receiving unit is electrically connected to the control module.

In an embodiment, the control module includes a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output input unit. The storage unit is electrically connected to the processing unit. The storage unit stores at least one comparison data. The output input unit is electrically connected to the processing unit.

In one embodiment, the item containment device is a safe deposit box, a safe, a drawer, or a cash register.

As described above, the automatic locking object storage device provided by the present invention stores the property by the combination of the article storage body and the outer casing, and is connected to the article storage body through the driving unit, but not in the sensing unit. When the identification signal from the user is sensed, the driving unit automatically controls the recovery of the article accommodating body, and is closed with respect to the outer casing, thereby having an automatic locking function, thereby preventing the user from being negligent or even being coerced. When leaving, it was not caused by closing the containment device Property loss or privacy is clarified, and is particularly suitable for use in a storage device such as a drawer that is used in an open environment, so that the user can use it more securely.

In addition, this creation can be further applied in the field of automatic unlocking. By setting the radio frequency module including the identification number in, for example, the clothing accessory, when the user approaches, the user identity can be confirmed by sensing the identification signal, thereby releasing the lock, so that the article housing device can be arbitrarily opened. Or the state of being turned off, eliminating the inconvenience and risk of carrying a key or memorizing the password.

In general, compared with the prior art, this creation not only has the convenience of automatic opening, but also has the function of automatic locking, thereby achieving high security.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The article will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same elements will be described with the same reference numerals.

1A is a perspective view of an article housing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a side view of the article housing device shown in FIG. 1A, and FIG. 1C is a system block diagram of the article housing device shown in FIG. 1A. . Referring to FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C , the article storage device C of the present invention has an automatic locking function, which comprises an outer casing 1 , an article receiving body 2 , a driving unit 3 , a control module 4 and a sense Measurement unit 5. In this embodiment, the article accommodating device C is illustrated as a drawer. However, in practical applications, the article accommodating device C may also be a safe deposit box, a safe, a cash register, or a different name having the same or similar functions. Non-creative restrictions . The article storage body 2 has a receiving space 21 for housing the articles. Hereinafter, the structural features of the components of the article housing device C will be described one by one.

Referring to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C, the article accommodating body 2 is movably received in the outer casing 1. In practical applications, a sliding structure can be installed through the inner surface of the outer casing 1 (for example, The slide rails (not shown) are provided with an opposite sliding structure (for example, a projection, not shown) on the article storage body 2 to make the movement of the article storage body 2 in the outer casing 1 smoother. However, this creation is not limited by the sliding structure, and other such as grooves and rollers, or rollers and rollers can be used.

The sensing unit 5 is disposed in the article accommodating device C. The sensing unit 5 is electrically connected to the control module 4. In the embodiment, the sensing unit 5 is disposed on one of the front panels 22 of the article accommodating body 2, which is preferably as shown in FIG. 1A. As shown, the outer surface 221 of the front panel 22 is provided to enhance its sensitivity to the identification of information in the surrounding environment. The sensing unit 5 can sense an identification data within a certain distance from the vicinity of the article housing device C, and then transmit the data to the control module 4 for comparison, as a basis for actuation or no action.

In this embodiment, the identification data is stored in a radio frequency module R. In more detail, the radio frequency module R can be a radio frequency tag having a storage function microchip and an antenna unit. Attaching the radio frequency module R to the carried vehicle or article, such as a user's belt or watch, can identify the user when accessing the article housing device C, for example, by radio frequency identification (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. Specifically, the sensing unit 5 located on the item accommodating device C can send a signal to the radio frequency module R to touch the identification data returned by the radio frequency module R. Then, the content of the identification data is read, for example, compared with the data in a storage unit 42 of the control module 4 to complete the identification; or the RF module R actively sends the identification data to the sensing unit 5, For their interpretation and comparison.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned technology for sensing and identifying data is not limited by this creation, but can be implemented by various wireless network communication technologies, including Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (UWB), and near field. Near Field Communications. However, the actual application details of various wireless network communication technologies are understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the field of creation, and will not be described herein.

In actual operation, the radio frequency module R can be disposed on the user's belt, and the identification data is stored in the microchip of the radio frequency module R as a representative of the user. When the user leaves the article containing device C, or even leaves due to some force majeure, the sensing unit 5 can no longer sense the RF module R as the user moves away. Identification data. Then, a processing unit 41 in the control module 4 can control the driving unit 3 to move, move the article accommodating body 2 in a blocking direction D1, and reach a state of being locked with the outer casing 1. In addition, it should be noted that the sensible distance between the RF module R and the sensing unit 5 is not a limitation of the creation, and can be designed according to the communication technology, environment and user-customized requirements of the application. Through the above design, it is possible to prevent the user from being inadvertently locked by the object accommodating body 2 due to the user's negligence or when the user is forced to leave, thereby causing privacy to be peeped or property lost.

Of course, in the other aspects of the embodiment, the control module 4 can detect the identification data without sensing the above-mentioned one. After the time course, for example, but not limited to, five hours after the sensing unit 5 does not sense the identification data, the article housing body 2 is driven by the driving unit 3 to be locked with the outer casing 1. However, the length of the time course is not limited. In practical applications, the control module 4 may also be within one or three minutes, or even five seconds or ten seconds, that the sensing unit 5 does not sense the identification data. The control driving unit 3 moves the article accommodating body 2 in the blocking direction D1 to be closed to improve the safety of the article accommodating device C. On the other hand, if the sensing unit 5 continues to sense or has to recognize the data again in the time course, the driving unit 3 does not perform any action.

Further, the mechanism for driving the article housing body 2 by the driving unit 3 will be described. The driving unit 3 is electrically connected to the control module 4 and has a rope body 31 connected to the rear end 23 of the article housing body 2. Through the instruction transmitted from the receiving control module 4, the driving unit 3 can rotate the collecting rope body 31 to move the animal receiving body 2 in the outer casing 1 in the blocking direction D1. The driving unit 3 can be a motor. However, other non-limiting ones can also be used for providing power to the article housing body 2.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the control module 4 may further include an output input unit 43. The output input unit 43 can input or output personal data pre-stored in the storage unit 42 for comparison with the identification data to facilitate control and modification, such as adding or deleting users. However, the manner of modifying the data is not a limiting factor. The output input unit 43 can be, for example but not limited to, a Universal Serial Bus (USB), so that a computer device can be connected to the computer through the output input unit 43 for data addition, deletion or modification. . In order to enhance security, the use of the output input unit 43 can be performed under the condition that the identification data having the management authority is sensed. Can effectively avoid improper operations.

2A is a side perspective view of an article storage device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2B is a schematic view showing the operation of the article storage device shown in FIG. 2A, and FIG. 2C is a block diagram of the article storage device system shown in FIG. 2A. . Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B simultaneously, in the embodiment, the article storage device C' has substantially the same structure and features as the article storage device C of the foregoing embodiment, but further includes an electrical connection control module 4. 'Lock unit 7'. In the present embodiment, the latch unit 7' includes a solenoid valve 71', a stem portion 72', and a hook portion 73'. Among them, the solenoid valve 71' is connected to a power supply unit (not shown), and the rod portion 72' is connected to one of the movable iron cores 711' of the solenoid valve 71'. When the hook portion 73' is hooked on one of the buckle portions 24' of the rear end 23' of the article receiving body 2', the locking unit 7' can be fixed to the position of the article receiving body 2' to strengthen the locking with respect to the outer casing 1'. status.

In detail, when the article receiving body 2 ′ is in the locked state, the hook portion 73 ′ is fastened to the buckle portion 24 ′; and when the sensing unit 5 ′ senses the identification data from the RF module R′, the sensing unit 5' will send a signal to the control module 4'. Next, the processing unit 41' in the control module 4' can control the actuation of the solenoid valve 71' of the latch unit 7'. When the movable iron core 711' is pressed downward by the electromagnetic force of the electromagnetic valve 71', since the rod portion 72' is connected to the movable iron core 711' and can move with the movable iron core 711', one end of the rod portion 72' will follow. Pressing down, at this time, the hook portion 73' will move upward and release the buckle portion 24', so that the article receiving body 2' is in a released state, and the user can freely move the article receiving body 2' to a opening direction D2. mobile. Conversely, when the identification material is not sensed, the hook portion 73' first returns to the fastening position shown in Fig. 2A, and the article housing body is mounted at the driving unit 3'. When the 2' is retracted to the locked state, the buckle portion 24' is engaged with the hook portion 73'.

Therefore, in the above embodiment, the sensing unit 5' is not only used for automatic locking, but also for automatically releasing the locking unit 7', so the creation is suitable for automatically confirming the identity of the user and releasing the lock, exempting from extra carrying. The inconvenience and risk of the key or memory code.

Of course, in the present embodiment, although the locking unit 7' is exemplified by a mechanism of electromagnetic actuation, in other embodiments, in other embodiments, the mechanical structure or other power structure can also be used to achieve the fastening. / The effect of releasing the article housing body 2' is not limited to this creation.

In addition, in the embodiment, the article housing device further includes a signal receiving unit 8' electrically connected to the control module 4'. The signal receiving unit 8' can receive signals from wireless or wired transmitting devices to facilitate remote remote or emergency retraction of the article housing body 2' without the participation of the radio frequency module R'. Wherein, the above wired transmitting device may be, for example but not limited to, a device connected through a telephone line, a network route or a coaxial cable, and the wireless transmitting device includes, for example, a radio frequency remote control, or has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or ZigBee transmission technology. The device, this creation is not limited to this.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an application of an article storage device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment, the article storage device C3 is a safe with a combination lock, wherein the article storage device C3 has substantially the same components. Similar to the above-described article housing device C, the article housing body 2a has a front panel 22a movable relative to the outer casing 1a. When the user does not use the article housing body 2a, it is in a closed state in which the password lock is protected. When the article housing body 2a senses the identification data and turns it on, the user is free. The front plate 22a is opened to take the articles placed in the accommodating space 21a. When the sensing unit 5a does not sense the identification data, the control module 4a (not shown) can control the driving unit 3a to actuate, and move the front plate 22a to the outer casing 1a through the rope body 31a to achieve the locking, and the same can be achieved. To avoid problems such as the inability to close immediately due to user negligence or coercion.

4 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an article housing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, in the embodiment, five article housing bodies 2b are stacked in an outer casing 1b. An article accommodating device C4 is formed, wherein the article accommodating body 2b has substantially the same components and structures as the article accommodating body 2 of the foregoing embodiment, but the article accommodating bodies 2 are commonly connected to a sensing unit 5b and a control module. Group 4b (not shown). Since the locking unit can simultaneously interlock the five article housing bodies 2b, the purpose of the common unlocking/locking can be achieved. However, in other embodiments, the article housing bodies 2b can also have their own The lock unit is separately controlled to release or lock, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In summary, the automatic locking object storage device provided by the present invention stores the property by the combination of the article storage body and the outer casing, and is connected to the article storage body through the driving unit, and is not connected to the sensing unit. When the identification signal from the user is sensed, the driving unit automatically controls the recovery of the article accommodating body, and is closed with respect to the outer casing, thereby having an automatic locking function, thereby preventing the user from being negligent or even being coerced. When leaving, the property loss or privacy caused by not closing the article storage device is clarified, and is particularly suitable for use in a storage device such as a drawer that is used in an open environment, for the user to use. More assured.

In addition, this creation can be further applied in the field of automatic unlocking. By setting the radio frequency module including the identification number in, for example, the clothing accessory, when the user approaches, the user identity can be confirmed by sensing the identification signal, thereby releasing the lock, so that the article housing device can be arbitrarily opened. Or the state of being turned off, eliminating the inconvenience and risk of carrying a key or memorizing the password.

In general, compared with the prior art, this creation not only has the convenience of automatic opening, but also has the function of automatic locking, thereby achieving high security.

The above is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of this creation shall be included in the scope of the appended patent application.

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1, 1', 1a, 1b‧‧‧ outer casing

2, 2', 2a, 2b‧‧‧ article containment body

21, 21a‧‧‧ accommodating space

22, 22a‧‧‧ front board

221‧‧‧ outer surface

23, 23’‧‧‧ backend

24’‧‧‧Deduction

3, 3', 3a‧‧‧ drive unit

31, 31a‧‧‧ rope body

4, 4', 4a, 4b‧‧‧ control modules

41, 41’‧‧‧ processing unit

42, 42'‧‧‧ storage unit

43, 43'‧‧‧Output input unit

5, 5', 5a, 5b‧‧‧ sensing unit

7’‧‧‧Lock unit

71'‧‧‧ solenoid valve

711’‧‧‧ activities iron core

72’‧‧‧ Rod

73’‧‧‧ hook

8'‧‧‧Signal receiving unit

C, C', C3, C4‧‧‧ article containment device

D1‧‧‧ Locking direction

D2‧‧‧Open direction

R, R’‧‧‧ RF Module

1A is a perspective view of an article housing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1B is a side view of the article housing device shown in FIG. 1A; and FIG. 1C is a system block diagram of the article housing device shown in FIG. 2A is a side perspective view of an article housing device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2B is a schematic view showing the operation of the article housing device shown in FIG. 2A; and FIG. 2C is a system of the article housing device shown in FIG. 2A. Figure 3 is a schematic view showing the application of an article housing device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 4 is an appearance of an article housing device using the preferred embodiment of the present invention. perspective.

1‧‧‧ outer casing

2‧‧‧Article housing

21‧‧‧ accommodating space

22‧‧‧ front board

221‧‧‧ outer surface

3‧‧‧Drive unit

31‧‧‧rope

4‧‧‧Control Module

5‧‧‧Sensor unit

C‧‧‧Article containment device

R‧‧‧RF Module

Claims (10)

An automatic locking object receiving device comprises: an outer casing; an article receiving body movably received in the outer casing; a driving unit connected to the article receiving body; a control module electrically connected to the driving unit And a sensing unit electrically connected to the control module, wherein when the sensing unit does not sense an identification data, the control module controls the driving unit to move the article receiving body to be locked with the outer casing. The article housing device of claim 1 is used in conjunction with a radio frequency module, and the identification data is stored in the radio frequency module. The article storage device of claim 1, further comprising: a locking unit electrically connected to the control module and fixing the article receiving body to lock the article receiving body and the outer casing. The article storage device of claim 3, wherein the locking unit comprises: a solenoid valve connected to a power supply unit; a rod portion connected to the solenoid valve; and a hook portion connecting the rod portion The article accommodating body has a buckle portion, and the buckle unit fixes the article accommodating body by the combination of the hook portion and the buckle portion. The article housing device of claim 1, wherein the control module blocks the article housing body and the outer casing after sensing the identification data for a time period. The article housing device of claim 1, wherein the driving unit is a motor. The article housing device of claim 1, wherein the sensing The unit is disposed on one of the front plates of the article receiving body. The article housing device of claim 1, further comprising: a signal receiving unit electrically connected to the control module. The article storage device of claim 1, wherein the control module comprises: a processing unit; a storage unit electrically connected to the processing unit, storing at least one comparison data; and an output input unit, The processing unit is electrically connected. The article storage device according to claim 1 is a safe deposit box, a safe, a drawer or a cash register.