ES2345751B1 - ELECTRONIC KEY STORAGE PANEL. - Google Patents

Abstract

Key storage panel electronic.

Specially designed to be used using mechanical key storage panels already existing, the invention consists in providing each key (1) with a identifier (3) with a unique code, which can be read electronically, so that behind the storage panel of keys (4) an electronic control module (7) is provided with of the corresponding reading means (8) of the aforementioned identifiers, electronic control module (7) that incorporates wired or wireless connection means to a computer equipped with a software to control the status of the keys. In parallel, the key panel (4) or the cabinet (10) in which it is left housed said panel, has electronic identification means of the user prior access to the keys (1), so that by The aforementioned software records the date and time of each key Withdrawal as well as the user who withdrew it.

Description

Key storage panel electronic.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a panel of key storage, to which a certain number has access of people.

The object of the invention is to provide a panel through which it is possible to control in a computerized way which keys have been removed, and which ones returned, why users and at what time, being able to generate alarms in the event that any of the keys are not returned according to a deadline preset

Background of the invention

In certain facilities or buildings it is you need to centralize the keys of the different locks existing in a closet for control, especially when the number of keys is high, usually using panels mechanics equipped with an array of hooks for orderly hanging of these, incorporating identification labels attached to the keychain associated with each key, or implanted next to each hook.

Although this solution allows organize the different existing keys, when there is a number high number of users who have access to these panels, it is frequent that the keys are not returned within the established period, which losses occur, etc., it is impossible to determine what user is responsible for such delay or loss, with the consequent and negative repercussions that this brings.

Trying to ignore this problem are known electronic systems that allow selective delivery of keys after user identification, systems that result extremely complex, and consequently expensive.

Description of the invention

The key panel that the invention proposes solves the problem fully satisfactorily previously exposed, so that unlike aforementioned devices, part of part of a panel of conventional mechanical keys that, thanks to the incorporation of a series of improvements, allows a computerized control of the users who access the panel and the keys they remove, recording the exact date and time of withdrawal and return of each one of the keys, all thanks to an extremely structured simple, and consequently economic.

For this, the proposed invention consists of four fundamental elements, consisting of a panel of mechanical key storage, a key identifier, a electronic control module, and control software.

More specifically, it is planned that each key is associated with an identifier that can be read electronically, through a seal, key ring or similar, element that uniquely identifies said key. These identifiers can work through several of the different existing technologies in the market, either by electrical contact or wirelessly.

For its part, the mechanical panel will be equipped with the corresponding means of reception and storage of different keys, being able to have identification tags of each key or be these implanted in the corresponding ones key chains, without affecting the essence of the invention.

On the back side of said panel mechanical electronic control module is established, consistent in a circuit in which means are established for reading the identifiers associated with each key, as well as the circuits necessary to transmit this information to a computer, either wired or wireless, said module being assisted by The corresponding power supply.

It should be noted that this control module electronic does not affect the mechanical characteristics of the panel, for what the invention is equally applicable to different types of existing mechanical panels.

Finally, the invention includes a software of programming through which the status of the keys is monitored and the different movements are registered, associating the date and time corresponding to the withdrawal and deposit of each key, allowing said software generate reports on the activity of the keys and users, as well as generate the corresponding alarms in case of that the keys have not been returned to the panel in the term preset

The aforementioned program could manage several key panels, so that it would centralize everyone's management they.

To be able to additionally control the identification of the user who removes each key, it is expected that the cabinet has access control means to it, through of which the electronic control module will assign the corresponding identification to each key that is removed.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization of it, is accompanied as an integral part of said description, a set of drawings where with character Illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a partial detail, schematic and in plan of an electronic key panel made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows, according to a view in elevation, an example of practical implementation for the mechanical panel participating in the invention, which incorporates means of User ID

Figure 3.- Shows, according to a view in perspective, a key associated with its corresponding identifier as well as the corresponding means of fixing to the panel mechanic.

Figure 4.- Shows, according to a view schematic in perspective, a metal cabinet in which they have integrated six key panels, all controlled through of a single computer by means of said control software.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of the figures outlined you can be observed as in the electronic key panel that is recommended a plurality of keys (1), equipped with a seal, participate inviolable (2), to which an identifier (3) is associated, materialized in an identification transponder by radiofrequency

The different keys (1) are intended to be stored in a mechanical panel (4), which may be of any type, and that, in the chosen embodiment example it will be of the type of those with a plurality of accommodation partners (5-5 ') for respective pins (6-6 '), so that through an internal mechanism of the mechanical panel (4), which is not the subject of the present invention, the keys are coupled through their corresponding pin (6) in the complementary accommodation (5), being necessary for your Remove the insert of the corresponding plug (6 '), in the housing (5 ') adjoining, plug (6') that will incorporate, like that the plug (6) associated with the key a transponder (3 ') of radiofrequency identification within it (RIFD tag), composed by an electronic chip associated with an antenna and the set encapsulated in a glass cylinder. The transponder (3) incorporate an identification code of the key to which it is associated, while the transponder (3 ') will incorporate a code User ID

As can be seen in Figure 1, on the rear face of the panel (4) a module of electronic control (7) materialized on a circuit board printed, which correspond to the reference itself (7), in which as many readers (8) as keys (1) are planned for the panel, in order to detect each of them, as well as the withdrawal of any of them by a user, through the insertion of the corresponding plug (6 '), so that the same reader (8) is able to identify the pin (6) of keys and the plug (6) corresponding to the user.

Through the aforementioned circuit, and more specifically a microprocessor (9) a scan is performed progressive panel in which all transponders are read, being stored in memory along with the position in which they have been read, said module incorporating wired connection means or wireless with a computer through which, and through the corresponding programming software control is carried out Precise status of each key.

As previously mentioned, the invention provides for the possibility of using more than one panel (4,4 ', 4' '...), which may be integrated in a cabinet metallic nature (10), as shown in figure 4, for which panel or set of panels (4,4 ', 4' '...) will be associated with a microprocessor (9) responsible for centralizing all information about the transponders read and their location, sending it to corresponding computer.

The aforementioned microprocessor (9) may do the access control functions on the cabinet in which you are installed the key panel, in the case where the panel is materialize in a simpler panel than the one described above, without means of identification of the user, so that in said in case the cabinet will have readers of the user identifier, so that without prior identification you can not access the same.

The different electronic elements that participate in the invention will be electrically powered to through the corresponding power supply, not shown in the figures, which may have a battery that would act parallel to it before possible cuts in the supply electric.

As for the control software, the same will allow to register new keys and users, with the help of a transponder reader. Likewise, and through communication with the microprocessor (9) you can indicate the state of the keys that are currently in the panel.

Since all the movements of the keys are registered, it is possible to prepare reports in which specify what has been the activity of the keys and / or users in a time interval

Additionally it is possible to define alarms for the keys, so that if they are not returned to the panel within a period or determined time the corresponding notice is generated. These notices may materialize in the form of email or short message To a mobile phone.

In this way a system for the extremely effective key control, easily implantable in different types of conventional mechanical panels, and all With reduced costs.

Claims (5)

1. Electronic key storage panel, which being of the type that incorporates a mechanical key panel (4) equipped with means for storing different types of keys (1), is characterized in that each key (1) incorporates a seal (2) to which an identifier (3) is associated, with a unique identification code of said key, which can be read electronically through an electronic control module (7), which is subsequently arranged to the key panel ( 4), materialized in an electronic circuit, equipped with the corresponding reading means (8) of the aforementioned identifiers, electronic control module (7) that incorporates means of wired or wireless connection to a computer equipped with software for state control of the keys. 2. Electronic key storage panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the mechanical key panel (4) or optionally a cabinet (10) in which said panel is housed, has electronic user identification means prior to accessing the keys (1). 3. Electronic key storage panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the identifiers (3) of the keys (1) materialize in radiofrequency identification transponders (RIFD tag). 4. Electronic key storage panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic control module (7) has an electrical power source, as well as optionally with a battery that acts parallel to it in case of possible power cuts . 5. Electronic key storage panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic control module (7) has as many reading means (8) of the identifiers (3-3 ') as the capacity of keys (1) has the panel.