JP2000204810A - Article storage locker - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an article storage locker which is securely locked when it has luggage in a box after a door is closed, and of which operability to a user is improved. SOLUTION: An article storage locker is provided with a control means 21A to generate locking and unlocking signals to control locking and unlocking an electric lock, a door opening/closure detection means 22A to detect opening/ closure of a door of a box to be transmitted to the control means 21A, and a luggage detection means 23A to detect the presence or absence of luggage for transmission to the control means 21A, and when the box has luggage in it after the door of the box is closed, the control means 21A generates the locking signal to lock the door based on detection signals by the luggage- presence-or-absence detection means 23A and the door opening/closure detection means 22A.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an article storage locker for storing small articles and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the above-mentioned article storage lockers have been provided in various hotels, leisure facilities, hospitals and the like in order to store small items of users.

In FIG. 19, reference numeral 1 denotes an article storage locker, and the article storage locker 1 is provided with a plurality of boxes 2 each having an electric lock (not shown) in the horizontal and vertical directions. . In addition, the article storage locker 1
An input setting unit 3 for inputting, for example, the door number and password of the box 2, and a printer 4 for issuing a receipt printed with the door number, for example, are provided substantially at the center.

[0004] Each box 2 is provided with a door opening / closing knob 5, a number display section 6, and a lock display lamp S7 at the front thereof, and an input setting section 3 has a door number and a door number to be used. There are provided a plurality of key buttons 8 for inputting a password determined by the user, and a number display section 9 for lighting a door number and use guidance input only at the time of input. The front panel 4a on the front of the printer device 4 is provided with a paper sheet discharge window 4b for sending out a printed receipt.

In the above configuration, the user sets the input setting unit 3
After inputting a door number and a password with the key buttons 8 of the user and opening the door, an article (luggage) is put into the box 2 and the door is closed. The box 2 is locked and a receipt is issued from the printer device 4. It is supposed to be. When the user tries to take out an article (package), the user operates the input setting unit 3 based on the door number printed on the receipt to unlock the box 2.

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has a problem derived from insufficient recognition of the user's operation on the article storage locker 1 and a problem related to the operability of the input setting unit 3. I was

[0007] First, the former will be described first. When depositing luggage, the user has experienced that if the luggage is put in the box 2 and the door is closed, the box 2 is locked. Even when taking out luggage that is in a standby state where the door can be opened and closed as many times as possible within the predetermined time,
If the door is simply closed, there is a possibility that the user may mistakenly recognize that the box 2 is locked and the use is continued.

[0008] Then, in the misidentified state, for example, only one of a plurality of luggage deposited in the box 2 is taken out and the door is closed, or once the luggage is taken out and only necessary ones are taken out, and the luggage is put in again. If the user puts the door and closes the door and then leaves the article storage locker 1 within the predetermined time, in the worst case, the article (baggage) may be stolen.

Next, the latter will be described. For example, when there are several tens of boxes 2, the door number of the first door is generally displayed as "01" instead of "1". When the door number is input by the input setting unit 3, the "
If the user does not input 01 ″, the next operation cannot be performed.

[0010] Therefore, if the user intends to use the box 2 in which the effective number of the door number is only the first place as described above, the operation becomes troublesome. In addition, if the user does not notice the input method as described above, the same error will be repeated many times. This is the same when inputting a password.

According to the present invention, there is provided an article storage locker in which, when a door is closed, a luggage is securely locked in a box and an operability for a user is improved. The task is to provide

[0012]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an article storage locker, comprising:
An article storage locker in which a door of a box can be opened and closed by an electric lock operated based on a locking / unlocking signal, wherein the control generates the locking / unlocking signal to control locking / unlocking of the electric lock. Means, a door open / close detecting means for detecting opening / closing of the door and transmitting the same to the control means, and a package presence / absence detecting means for detecting presence / absence of a package in the box and transmitting the same to the control means, When there is luggage in the box when the door is closed, the control means generates the locking signal based on the detection signals of the luggage presence detection means and the door open / close detection means, and locks the door. Features.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the article storage locker according to the first aspect, wherein the package is taken out of the box and the package presence / absence detecting means detects the absence of the package. Is characterized in that the luggage is continuously stored when the control means detects the luggage presence state again during the operation of the timer.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the article storage locker according to the second aspect, wherein the timer is configured to detect the unlock signal for the electric lock and a door open state of the door open / close detection means. It is characterized in that it operates based on at least one of a detection signal and a detection signal of a no-load condition of the load detection unit.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an article storage locker according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the presence or absence of the package is utilized based on a detection signal of the package presence detection means. It is characterized by further comprising a package presence / absence recognizing means for recognizing a person.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the article storage locker according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein when the door number or the password of the door is input and set, the input numeral is used. If exactly matches the number of digits that can be entered, one or more digits and less than the number of digits that can be entered are entered, and if the specified time has elapsed, a number that is one or more digits and less than the number of digits that can be entered is entered, and the confirmation code is displayed. The door number or the password is set in at least two of the input cases.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, as shown in the basic configuration diagram of FIG.
A control means 21A for generating a locking / unlocking signal for controlling locking / unlocking of the electric lock, a door opening / closing detecting means 22A for detecting opening / closing of a door of the box and transmitting it to the control means 21A,
A package presence / absence detection unit 23A for detecting presence / absence of a package in the box and transmitting the detected result to the control unit 21A. If there is a package in the box when the box door is closed, the package presence / absence detection unit 23A and the door Since the control means 21A generates a locking signal based on the detection signal of the opening / closing detection means 22A and locks the door, for example, even if the user has accidentally left the article storage locker as in the prior art, the luggage can be securely removed. It is possible to keep it. Therefore, if there is luggage in the box after the door of the box is closed, the lock is reliably performed, and as a result, it is possible to provide an article storage locker with significantly improved anti-theft property. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the package is taken out of the box and the package presence / absence detection unit 23A detects the absence of the package, the control unit 21A controls the timer 24. During the operation period, the luggage is kept stored when the luggage presence state is detected again. Thereby, the article storage locker can deposit the luggage again. Then, if the luggage is put in the box, as described above, the luggage presence detection means 2
Since the baggage is detected and securely locked by the 3A, it is possible to securely store the baggage even if it is re-deposited.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the timer 24 includes the unlock signal for the electric lock from the control means 21A, the detection signal of the door open state of the door opening / closing detection means 22A, the presence / absence detection of the luggage. It operates based on at least one of the detection signals of the no-load condition of 23A. Thus, it is possible to provide a variety of methods for the above-described waiting for deposit and anti-theft measures.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the article storage locker further includes a package presence / absence recognizing unit 25A for recognizing the presence / absence of a package based on a detection signal of the package presence / absence detecting unit 23A. It has become. Thereby, it is possible to call the user's attention, and it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of the baggage and more reliably deposit and remove the baggage.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when inputting and setting a door number or a password of a door, if the input number completely matches the number of inputtable digits, one or more digits are input. If a number less than the number of possible digits has been entered and the specified time has elapsed, one or more digits and a number less than the number of digits that can be entered are entered and a confirmation code is entered. Is set. This makes it possible to improve the operability for the user.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an embodiment of the article storage locker according to the present invention. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a state when a door of one box in FIG. 2 is opened, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an input setting display unit of FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram for explaining a control unit of FIG. Is shown.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 denotes an article storage locker.
A plurality of boxes 12 are provided in the horizontal and vertical directions.
In addition, almost at the center of the article storage locker 11, an input setting display unit 13 for inputting a door number and a password of the box 12 and a printer device for issuing a receipt printed with the door number (hereinafter simply referred to as a printer). 14), and a control unit 15 is provided below the article storage locker 11.

As shown in FIG. 3, each of the boxes 12 has a door 17 which can be opened and closed by an electric lock 16 on the front side, and the door 17 has a door opening / closing knob 18 and a number display section 19. Is provided. Further, the door opening / closing knob 18 has a lens 18A, and a locking indicator lamp (LED) 2
When 0 is emitted, the user can recognize the use state via the lens 18A.

Since the electric lock 16 has a known configuration, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, the electric lock 16 operates based on the control of the control unit 15, that is, a locking / unlocking signal.

The door 17 is provided with a door sensor 22 (see FIG. 5, corresponding to a door opening / closing detecting means described in the claims) for detecting the opening / closing of the door 17. Note that the configuration diagram of the door sensor 22 itself is a known configuration, and will not be described.
Alternatively, a switch may be turned on / off instead of the door sensor 22 to detect opening / closing.

In the box 12, a baggage sensor 23 (corresponding to a baggage presence / absence detecting means described in the claims) for detecting the presence / absence of a baggage is provided. Luggage sensor 2
3 has a known configuration, and a description thereof will be omitted. As a matter of course, it is preferable that the arrangement of the baggage sensor 23 be such that the entire inside of the box 12 can be detected. However, since it is necessary to consider the manufacturing cost, it is also possible to cope with this by arranging at least one luggage sensor 23 at a position where the user can easily place luggage.

The input setting display section 13 can be operated, for example, via a touch panel 13A having a screen configuration shown in FIG. In the touch panel 13A, the entire frame 13a is, of course, a display area,
The middle frame 13b and the small frame 13c are also display areas.
Various messages described later are displayed on the entire frame 13a and the middle frame 13b. The small frame 13c is used when inputting a door number or ID.

Further, the touch panel 13A is operated from "1" to "1".
Numeric keypad 13d consisting of the numbers 9 "and" 0 "and the stop key 1 consisting of the characters" stop "," correct "and" confirm "
3e, a correction key 13f and a confirmation key 13g are provided.

The stop key 13e is, like the character,
The correction key 13f is a key for canceling the operation via the touch panel 13A, and the correction key 13f is a key for correcting the operation. On the other hand, the confirmation key 13g is a key for determining a door number or a password, which will be described later.

The control section 15 has a configuration as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, and includes a microcomputer 21 (corresponding to control means 21A described in the claims).

The microcomputer 21 has a CPU (Central Processes).
sing Unit) 21a and RAM (Ran-dom Access Memory)
) 21b and a ROM (Read-Only Memory) 21c, and the CPU 21a uses the working area of the RAM 21b and the timer 24 based on a later-described control program stored in the ROM 21c, and the article storage locker 11 (FIG. 2) The entire control is performed.

The CPU 21a has the numeric keypad 13d,
Cancel key 13e, correction key 13f, and confirmation key 13g
(See FIG. 4), an input unit 26 composed of the display area, and a non-volatile memory (NVM) for preventing stored data from being lost even when the power supply is cut off. 28 are directly connected. Further, the printer 14 and the alarm buzzer 25 (corresponding to the baggage presence / absence recognition means 25A described in the claims) are connected via an output interface (I / F) 29, and each box 12 (see FIG. 3). Sensor 23, door sensor 22, electric lock 16, and lock display lamp (LE
D) 20 is connected via an input interface (I / F) 30 and an output interface (I / F) 31.

It is assumed that the number of timers 24 is not limited to one but includes a plurality of timers as described in a control program described later.

In the above configuration, the control program stored in the ROM 21c will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 13, and its operation and screen display on the display unit 27 (see FIGS. 14 to 18).
Will be described together below.

As shown in the main flowchart of FIG. 6, when the processing is started by turning on the power or the like, first, in step S1, initialization is performed. Various initials are made, and the box status is recognized as no luggage. In addition, the lock display lamp (LED) 20 is in a light-off state, and
It is in a standby state until a mode is selected by the user. At this time, the characters “deposit” and “eject” of the mode selection shown in FIG. 14A are displayed on the display unit 27.

Mode selection by the user, that is, step S
When either the "deposit" or "removal" mode is selected in 2, the processing according to that mode proceeds thereafter.

The case where the "deposit" mode is selected in step S2 will be described. First, a door number input process is performed in step S3. After finishing the door number input process, the flag A used in the door number input process is changed to the flag A =
If it is 1 (Y in step S4), it is determined that an error has occurred in the door number input process, and the process proceeds to step S5. In the process of step S5, a message shown in FIG. 14B is displayed on the display unit 27. When the processing in step S5 is completed, a standby state for mode selection in step S2 is entered.

On the other hand, if N in step S4, that is, if flag A is not set to 1, it is determined that the door number input processing has been normally performed, and the process proceeds to the ID input processing in step S6 (the display unit 27 is shown in FIG. 4). And I
After finishing the D input process, if the flag B used in the ID input process is equal to the flag B = 1 (step S7)
Y), it is determined that an error has occurred in the ID input processing, the processing in step S8 is performed, and the process proceeds to the ID input processing in step S6 again. In the case of N in step S7, it is assumed that the ID input processing has been normally performed, and the deposit processing in step S9 is performed. In the treatment of step S8, the message shown in FIG.

Next, the case where the "take out" mode is selected in step S2 will be described. First, in step S10, a door number input process (same as the process in step S3)
I do. After finishing the door number input process, if the flag A used in the door number input process is set to flag A = 1 (Y in step S11), it is determined that an error has occurred in the door number input process. Proceed to step S12. The processing in step S12 is displayed on the display unit 27 as shown in FIG.
The message shown in (b) is displayed. Step S1
When the second process is completed, the process enters a standby state for mode selection in step S2.

On the other hand, N in step S11, that is, the flag A
If 1 is not set, it is determined that the door number input processing has been normally performed, and the process proceeds to the ID input processing in step S13 (same as the processing in step S6). After finishing the ID input process, if the flag B used in the ID input process is set to flag B = 1 (Y in step S14), it is determined that an error has occurred in the ID input process, and the process proceeds to step S15. The ID counter is counted by one (+1), and the process proceeds to the next step. On the other hand, if the determination in step S14 is N, that is, if 1 is not set in the flag B, the ID
Assuming that the input processing has been performed normally, the extraction processing in step S16 is performed.

In step S15, the ID counter is counted by one. When the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 7, it is determined in step S17 whether or not the ID counter is equal to three. If the process is not three consecutive processes (N in step S17, the process is not limited to three), the process in step S18 is performed. If the process is three consecutive processes (Y in step S17), the process in step S19 is performed. .

The processing in step S18 is performed by the alarm buzzer 25
Causes an error sound via. This prompts the user to input a password again (step S13).
Return to the ID input process of (1). At this time, the display unit 27
The message shown in FIG. 4 (b) is displayed.

If it is determined in step S17 that the processing is three consecutive processings, the timer a is first started in step S19, and an alarm is generated in step S20. The alarm is generated via the alarm buzzer 25, and the message shown in FIG. In this state (the system is locked), an alarm is issued when the administrator inputs an OP key (not shown) (Y in step S21) or the timer a times out (N in step S21, Y in step S22). The mode is released (step S23), and the process shifts to the standby state for mode selection in step S2. On the other hand, O
No P key input (N in step S21), timer a
Is not reached (N in step S22), the determination in step S21 is performed again.

Next, the various subroutines will be described. First, the door number input process of step S3 (step S3)
10 is also described). The flowchart is configured as shown in FIG. 8, and in consideration of the operability of the user, even if the number of inputtable digits of the door number does not completely match. Recognition of the door number is performed.

When the subroutine of the door number input process is executed, an initial setting is performed in step S24. In the initial setting, a timer b and a digit number counter, which will be described later, are reset (cleared).

Next, a timer b is started in step S25 in order to make the input interval time of the door number one of the criteria. After that, when the door number is input (Step S2
(6) Y) The process proceeds to step S27, and the timer b is reset once. Then, in step S28, the input number is stored in the non-volatile memory (NVM) 28, and in step S29, the timer b is started again. In the storage area for the door number of the non-volatile memory (NVM) 28, in the initial state, it is assumed that 0 is stored in all two digits described later.

Thereafter, if the confirmation key 13g is pressed (Y in step S30), the entered door number is determined, and the flow advances to step S37. On the other hand, if the confirmation key 13g is not pressed (N in step S30), step S3
At 1, the digit number counter is incremented by one.

Since the number of boxes of the article storage locker 11 of the present embodiment is 36, the digit number counter counts up to two digits of the first place and tens place, that is, the two digits. , The number of the digit of the door number has been input.

Subsequently, it is determined in step S32 whether the input number is the second digit. If the determination in step S32 is Y, that is, if the input number is the second digit, the input door number is determined, and the flow advances to step S37. Conversely, in the case of the first digit (N in step S32), further input is possible and step S26 is executed again.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the door number has not been input (N in step S26), the process proceeds to step S33 to determine whether the digit number counter is 0 or not. Then, if the determination in step S33 is Y, the digit number counter = 0, that is, if the door number has not yet been input, the process proceeds to step S34 to determine whether or not the timer b has timed out. On the other hand, when the digit number counter is counted up (N in step S33), the process proceeds to step S36, and similarly, it is determined whether or not the timer b has timed out.

If the timer b has not timed out in the determination in step S34 (N in step S34), step S26 is executed again because there may be further input.
If the timer b has timed out (step S
At 34, Y), the process proceeds to step S35.

In step S35, a process for setting the flag A to 1 is performed. This is a process of transmitting an input error to the post-processing because a door number has not been input within the operation time of the timer b. When step S35 ends, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if the timer b has not timed out in the determination in step S36 (N in step S36), step S26 is executed again because there is a possibility that there is another input. On the other hand, when the timer b has timed out (Y in step S36), since at least one digit of the door number has been input, the input door number is determined, and the process proceeds to step S37.

In step S37, a process of storing the door number in the nonvolatile memory (NVM) 28 is performed. The door number is stored in the non-volatile memory (NVM) 28, so that the microcomputer 21 performs control based on the door number. When step S37 ends, the process returns to the main routine.

As described above, the subroutine of the door number input process employs the following three input methods.

That is, the first method is a method in which the door number is determined when two digits (the number of digits that can be input, meaning two digits in the present embodiment) are input in a conventional manner. The second is a method of confirming the input number (one digit or more and less than the number of digits that can be input) up to that time by pressing the confirmation key 13g as the door number. A third method is to determine the previous input number (one or more digits and less than the number of digits that can be input) as the door number by timeout of the timer b operating as an interval timer. By adopting these input methods (at least two), the operability for the user is significantly improved as compared with the conventional method.

Next, the ID input processing of step S6 (the same applies to the ID input processing of step S13) will be described.
The flowchart is configured as shown in FIG.

When the subroutine of the ID input process is executed, an initial setting is performed in step S38. In the initial setting, a timer c, a digit number counter (which is different from the digit number counter in the above-described door number input process) and the like described later are reset (cleared).

Next, a timer c is started in step S39 in order to make the input interval time of the personal identification number one of the criteria. Thereafter, when a number is input for the personal identification number (Y in step S40), the process proceeds to step S41, and the timer c is reset once. Then, in step S42, the inputted input number is stored in the nonvolatile memory (NVM) 28.
And the timer c is started again in step S43. In the storage area for the password in the non-volatile memory (NVM) 28, it is assumed that 0 is stored in all four digits described later in the initial state.

Thereafter, if the confirmation key 13g is pressed (Y in step S44), the input number is determined and step S5
Proceed to 1. On the other hand, if the confirmation key 13g is not pressed (N in step S44), the digit number counter is incremented by one in step S45.

It is to be noted that the digit number counter is configured to count up to four digits when the number of digits that can be input for the personal identification number of this embodiment is four digits, and to input any number of digits of the personal identification number. Can be grasped.

Subsequently, in a step S46, it is determined whether or not the input number is the fourth digit. If the determination in step S46 is Y, that is, if the input number is the fourth digit, the input number is determined and the process proceeds to step S51. Conversely, if the number is less than four digits (N in step S46), there is a possibility that there is another input, so step S40 is executed again.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S40 that a number has not been entered for the recitation number (step S4).
0 and N), the process proceeds to step S47, and the digit number counter is set to 0.
Is determined. If the determination in step S47 is Y, the digit number counter = 0, that is, if there is no input of the recitation number, the process proceeds to step S48 to determine whether the timer c has timed out. On the other hand, if the digit number counter is incremented (N in step S47), the process proceeds to step S47.
Proceeding to 50, it is determined whether the timer c has timed out.

If it is determined in step S48 that the timer c has not timed out (N in step S48), step S40 is executed again because there may be further input.
If the timer c has timed out (step S
At 48, Y), the process proceeds to step S49.

In step S49, a process for setting the flag B to 1 is performed. This is a process of transmitting an input error to the post-processing, because no recite number has been input within the operating time of the timer c. When step S49 ends, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S50 that the timer c has not timed out (N in step S50), step S40 is executed again because there may be further input. On the other hand, if the timer c has timed out (Y in step S50), since at least one digit corresponding to the password has been input, the input door number is determined, and the process proceeds to step S51.

In step S51, a process of storing the recitation number in the non-volatile memory (NVM) 28 is performed. When step S37 ends, the process returns to the main routine.

As described above, in the subroutine of the ID input process, the same three input methods as those of the door number input process are employed (the password is input by inputting all four digits (the number of inputtable digits) as in the related art). Of course, a method of determining may be adopted.)

Next, the deposit processing in step S9 will be described. The flowchart is shown in FIG. 10 and FIG.
The configuration is as shown in FIG.

When the deposit processing subroutine is executed, it is first determined in step S52 whether the locked state of the box 12 has been released and the box 12 has been unlocked (simultaneously with the execution of the deposit processing subroutine, Alternatively, the microcomputer 21 generates an unlocking signal immediately before to operate the electric lock 16). If the box 12 has not been unlocked (N in step S52), the process proceeds to the alarm / treatment process in step S53 (the unlocking retry is naturally performed). On the other hand, if the box 12 is unlocked (Y in step S52), the process proceeds to step S54.

In the processing of the alarm / treatment in step S53,
The message shown in FIG. 16A is displayed on the display unit 27, and an alarm is generated via the alarm buzzer 25. Then, the corresponding box 12 is set as a use prohibition box and is left in the history. Further, the password is stored (stored) until the use prohibition state is released. Further, the lock display lamp (LED) 20 is turned on. Upon completion of the process in the step S53, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when the box 12 is unlocked (Y in step S52), the timer A triggered by the unlocking is started in step S54, and the process proceeds to step S5.
At 5, it is determined whether the door 17 has been opened. If the door 17 is not open (N in step S55), the process proceeds to step S56, and if the door 17 is open (Y in step S55).
Proceed to step S60.

When the electric lock 16 is actuated and the box 12 is unlocked, the lock indicator lamp (LED) 20 flashes and an alarm buzzer 25 (another alarm may be provided). A buzzer sound is generated to call attention to the user via the. At this time, a message shown in FIG. 17A is displayed on the display unit 27.

In step S56, it is determined whether or not the timer A started in step S54 has timed out. If the timeout has not occurred (step S5
At S6, N) is executed again, and in the case of timeout (Y at S56), the corresponding box 12 is locked by the control of the microcomputer 21 (not shown). Then, the presence or absence of the locking is determined in step S57. If it is locked (Y in step S57), step S
The process proceeds to 58, and if locking is not possible (N in step S57), the process proceeds to step S59. Both return to the main routine.

In the process of step S58, the corresponding box 12 is set to a usable box, and a process of stopping the buzzer sound is performed. In addition, a lock indicator lamp (LE
D) A process for returning the lamp 20 to the lighting state is also performed.

In the alarm / treatment of step S59, an alarm is generated via the alarm buzzer 25, and the corresponding box 12 is set as a use prohibition box. Also, the personal identification number is stored in the history until the use prohibition state is released. Further, a process of returning the lock display lamp (LED) 20 to the lighting state is also performed.

On the other hand, if the door 17 is open (Y in step S55), the open state of the door 17 is triggered in step S60 to start the timer B. At this time, the message shown in FIG.

After starting the timer B, the luggage sensor 23
In step S61, the presence or absence of a package in the box 12 is determined based on the detection signal. If there is any luggage in the box 12 (Y in step S61), step S6
Then, if there is no luggage (N in step S61), the process of step S63 is executed.

In step S62, a process for stopping the buzzer sound and a process for blinking the lock display lamp (LED) 20 are performed. At this time, the display unit 27
The message shown in (c) is displayed. Here, it is also possible to operate another timer by using the detection signal of the presence of the baggage by the baggage sensor 23 as a trigger.

In step S63, the lock display lamp (L
ED) Take action to blink 20. Note that the buzzer sound continues.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the door 17 has been closed in step S64. If the door 17 is not closed (N in step S64), the process proceeds to step S65, where the door 1
7 is closed (Y in step S64), step S7
Proceed to 0.

In step S65, it is determined whether or not the timer B started in step S60 has timed out. If the timeout has not occurred (step S6
5) N) The processing of step S61 is executed again. On the other hand, if the timer B has timed out (Y in step S65), the process proceeds to step S66 and the box 1
The presence / absence of a package in 2 is determined.

If there is no luggage in the box 12 (N in step S66), the flow proceeds to step S67, and if there is luggage (Y in step S66), the flow proceeds to step S69.

In step S67, it is determined whether the door 17 has been closed. Then, the process waits until the door 17 is closed (N in step S67), and when the door 17 is closed (Y in step S67), the process proceeds to step S68.

In the process of step S68, the box 12
Is determined as an unused box, and the box 12 is locked. In addition, the lock display lamp (LED) 20 is turned off, and the buzzer sound is stopped. Then, the process returns to the main routine.

If there is luggage in the box 12 and the door 17 has been open for a long time exceeding the predetermined time, that is, if it is determined to be Y in step S66, an alarm / treatment in step S69 is performed. In the alarm / treatment, the alarm buzzer 2
An alarm is generated via the key 5 and the corresponding box 12 is set as a use prohibition box. Also, leave in the history,
The PIN is stored until the use prohibition state is released.
Furthermore, while locking is performed, a locking indicator lamp (LE
D) A process for returning the lamp 20 to the lighting state is also performed. Then, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S64 that the door 17 has been closed (Y in step S64), in step S70, it is determined whether there is any baggage in the box 12. If there is no luggage in the box 12 (N in step S70), the process proceeds to step S71, and if there is luggage (Y in step S70), the process proceeds to step S71.
Proceed to 75.

In step S71, it is determined whether or not the timer B started in step S60 has timed out. If the timeout has not occurred (step S7
1 and N) The processing of step S54 is executed again and the timer B
Is timed out (Y in step S71), the microcomputer 21 generates a locking signal and
Is performed, and the locked state is determined in step S72.

If it is determined in step S72 that the lock has been made (Y in step S72), step S7 is executed.
3 and if it is not locked (step S72).
N) The process proceeds to step S74.

In step S73, the corresponding box 1
2 is not used, the history is left, and the lock display lamp (LED) 20 is turned off. Then, the process returns to the main routine.

In step S74, the corresponding box 1
2 is set as a use prohibition box, and its history is left. Further, the password is stored until the use prohibition state is released, and the lock display lamp (LED) 20 is turned on. Then, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, in step S75, which is executed when it is determined in step S70 that there is a package in the box 12,
It is determined whether or not the corresponding box 12 is locked (after the determination in step S70, the microcomputer 21 generates a locking signal to lock the corresponding box 12 (the buzzer sound is also stopped). ing).

If the lock has not been made (N in step S75), the flow advances to step S76 (the lock retry is naturally performed under the control of the microcomputer 21), and if the lock has been made (step S75). (Y in S75)
Proceed to step S77.

In the alarm / treatment in step S76, a message shown in FIG. 16A is displayed on the display unit 27, and a measure for generating an alarm via the alarm buzzer 25 is performed. Then, the corresponding box 12 is set as a use prohibition box, and the lock indicator lamp (LED) 20 is turned on while keeping the history. In addition, the password is stored until the use prohibition state is released. Then, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S75 that the lock has been performed, a message shown in FIG.

Then, the process proceeds to a step S77, in which it is determined whether or not the printing on the receipt is normally performed. If the print is NG (N in step S77), the process proceeds to step S78, and then returns to the main routine. If the normal printing is performed (Y in step S77), the process proceeds to step S79.

In the alarm / treatment at step S78, a message shown in FIG. 16B is displayed on the display unit 27, and a measure for generating an alarm via the alarm buzzer 25 is performed. Then, the corresponding box 12 is set as a use prohibition box, and the lock indicator lamp (LED) 20 is turned on while keeping the history. Also, save your PIN until you release the lock status

On the other hand, if normal printing has been performed (Y in step S77), the message shown in FIG. 16B is displayed on the display unit 27, and step S79 is executed. In step S79, a timer D is started to monitor the stay of the baggage. Thereafter, the process returns to the main routine.

As described above, in the deposit processing,
When the door 17 is closed when there is luggage in the box 12,
The box 12 is securely locked. Therefore, it can be said that the anti-theft property is remarkably improved as compared with the conventional article storage locker.

Next, the take-out processing in step S16 will be described. The flowchart has a configuration as shown in FIGS. It is to be noted that the staying of luggage, which is determined by the timer D started in the above-described depositing process, is omitted.

When the removal processing subroutine is executed, it is first determined in step S80 whether the locked state of the box 12 has been released and the box 12 has been unlocked (simultaneously with the execution of the removal processing subroutine, Alternatively, the microcomputer 21 generates an unlocking signal immediately before to operate the electric lock 16). If the box 12 has not been unlocked (N in step S80), the process proceeds to the alarm / treatment process in step S81 (the unlocking retry is naturally performed). On the other hand, if the box 12 is unlocked (Y in step S80), the process proceeds to step S82.

In the processing of the alarm / treatment in step S81,
The message shown in FIG. 16B is displayed on the display unit 27, and an alarm is generated via the alarm buzzer 25. Then, the corresponding box 12 is set as a use prohibition box and is left in the history. Further, the password is stored (stored) until the use prohibition state is released. Upon completion of the process in the step S81, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when the box 12 is unlocked (Y in step S80), the timer A triggered by the unlocking is started in step S82, and the process proceeds to step S8.
At 3, it is determined whether the door 17 has been opened. If the door 17 is not open (N in step S83), the process proceeds to step S84, and if the door 17 is open (Y in step S83).
Proceed to step S88.

When the electric lock 16 is operated and the box 12 is unlocked, the lock indicator lamp (LED) 20 flashes and an alarm buzzer 25 (another alarm may be provided). A buzzer sound is generated to call attention to the user via the. At this time, a message shown in FIG. 18A is displayed on the display unit 27.

In step S84, it is determined whether or not the timer A started in step S82 has timed out. If the timeout has not occurred (step S8
(N in 4) Step S83 is executed again, and in the case of timeout (Y in Step S84), the corresponding box 12 is locked by the control of the microcomputer 21 (not shown). Then, the presence or absence of the locking is determined in step S85. If the lock has been performed (Y in step S85), step S
Proceed to 86, and if locking is not possible (N in step S85), proceed to step S87. Both return to the main routine.

In the process of step S86, a process of returning the corresponding box 12 to the in-use box and stopping the buzzer sound is performed. In addition, a lock indicator lamp (LE
D) A process for returning the lamp 20 to the lighting state is also performed.

In the alarm / treatment of step S87, an alarm is generated via the alarm buzzer 25, and the corresponding box 12 is set as a use prohibition box. Also, the personal identification number is stored in the history until the use prohibition state is released. Further, a process of returning the lock display lamp (LED) 20 to the lighting state is also performed.

On the other hand, if the door 17 is open (Y in step S83), the timer C is started in step S88 with the open state of the door 17 as a trigger. Also,
In step S89, the timer B is similarly started. At this time, the message shown in FIG.

After the timer B starts, the luggage sensor 23
Is determined in step S90 based on the detection signal. If there is any luggage in the box 12 (Y in step S90), step S9
The process proceeds to 1 and if there is no luggage (N in step S90), the process of step S92 is executed.

In step S91, a process for stopping the buzzer sound and a process for blinking the lock display lamp (LED) 20 are performed. At this time, the display unit 27
The message shown in (b) is displayed. Here, it is also possible to operate another timer by using the detection signal of the presence of the baggage by the baggage sensor 23 as a trigger.

In step S92, a lock display lamp (L
ED) Take action to blink 20. Note that the buzzer sound continues.

Thereafter, it is determined in a step S93 whether or not the door 17 is closed. If the door 17 is not closed (N in step S93), the process proceeds to step S94, and the door 1
If 7 is closed (Y in step S93), step S9
Proceed to 9.

In step S94, it is determined whether or not the timer B started in step S89 has timed out. If the timeout has not occurred (step S9
4) N) The processing of step S90 is executed again. On the other hand, if the timer B has timed out (Y in step S94), the process proceeds to step S95 and the box 1
The presence / absence of a package in 2 is determined.

If there is no luggage in the box 12 (N in step S95), the flow proceeds to step S96, and if there is luggage (Y in step S95), the flow proceeds to step S98.

At step S96, it is determined whether or not the door 17 has been closed. Then, the process waits until the door 17 is closed (N in step S96), and proceeds to step S97 when the door 17 is closed (Y in step S96).

In the process of step S97, the box 12
Is determined as an unused box, the box 12 is locked, and the lock indicator lamp (LED) 20 is turned off. Then, the process returns to the main routine.

If there is luggage in the box 12 and the door 17 has been open for a long time exceeding the predetermined time, that is, if Y is determined in step S95, an alarm / treatment in step S98 is performed. In the alarm / treatment, the alarm buzzer 2
An alarm is generated via the key 5 and the corresponding box 12 is set as a use prohibition box. Also, leave in the history,
The PIN is stored until the use prohibition state is released.
Then, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S93 that the door 17 has been closed (Y in step S93), in step S99, it is determined whether there is any baggage in the box 12. Then, if there is no luggage in the box 12 (N in step S99, a state where re-deposit is possible here) proceeds to step S100, and if there is luggage (Y in step S99), go to step S102. proceed.

In step S100, it is determined whether or not the timer C started in step S88 has timed out. If a timeout has occurred (step S10
If Y is 0, it is determined that the removal is completed and the process proceeds to step S102. If the timer C has not timed out (N in step S100), the process proceeds to step S101.

In step S101, it is determined whether the door 17 has been opened again. If the door 17 has been opened (Y in step S101), the process of step S89 is executed again. On the other hand, when the door 17 is closed (N in step S101), the process of step S99 is executed again, and the process waits for another deposit within a predetermined time.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S99 that there is a package in the box 12 (Y in step S99), the microcomputer 21 generates a locking signal and outputs
Locks (stops the buzzer).
In step S102, the locked state is determined.

If the lock is determined in step S102 (Y in step S102), a message shown in FIG. 16C is displayed on the display unit 27, and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if locking is not performed (N in step S102), step S103
Proceed to.

In the alarm / treatment in step S103, a message shown in FIG. 16B is displayed on the display unit 27, and a measure for generating an alarm via the alarm buzzer 25 is performed. Then, the corresponding box 12 is locked to be a use prohibition box, and the lock indicator lamp (LED) 20 is turned on while keeping the history. In addition, the password is stored until the use prohibition state is released. Then, the process returns to the main routine.

As described above, even if there is luggage in the box 12 in the take-out process, the box 12 is securely locked by closing the door 17. Therefore, it can be said that the anti-theft property is remarkably improved as compared with the conventional article storage locker.

When the baggage is removed from the box 12 and the baggage sensor 23 detects the absence of the baggage, the microcomputer 21 regards the continuation of the use state during the operation of the timer C, and waits for the deposit. Luggage can be checked in again. And put your luggage in Box 1
2, the baggage sensor 23 detects the baggage and locks the baggage securely, as described above, so that the baggage can be securely stored even when the baggage is re-deposited.

In addition, it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0128]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the article storage locker generates a locking / unlocking signal for controlling locking / unlocking of the electric lock. And a door opening / closing detecting means for detecting opening / closing of a box door and transmitting the same to the control means, and a baggage presence / absence detecting means for detecting the presence / absence of a baggage in the box and transmitting the same to the controlling means. If there is luggage in the box when the door is closed, the control means generates a locking signal based on the detection signals of the luggage presence detection means and the door open / close detection means and locks the door, so that, for example, the user Even if the user accidentally leaves the locker, the luggage can be securely stored. Therefore, if there is luggage in the box after the door of the box is closed, the lock is reliably performed, and as a result, it is possible to provide an article storage locker with significantly improved anti-theft property. This has the effect.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the luggage is removed from the box and the luggage presence / absence detecting means detects the absence of luggage, the control means can control the time during the operation of the timer. Since the luggage is kept stored when the luggage presence state is detected again, the luggage can be deposited again. In addition, if the luggage is put in the box, as described above, the luggage presence / absence detection means detects the luggage and locks the luggage securely, so that the luggage can be securely stored even when re-deposited. This has the effect.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the timer includes an unlocking signal for the electric lock, a detection signal of the door open state of the door opening / closing detection means, and a detection signal of the absence state of the luggage of the luggage presence / absence detection means. Since the operation is performed based on at least one of the above, in addition to the above-described effects, there is also an effect that a method of waiting for deposit and an anti-theft measure can be given a wide range.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the article storage locker further includes a luggage presence / absence recognizing means for recognizing the presence / absence of a luggage based on the detection signal of the luggage presence / absence detecting means. Therefore, the user can be alerted. Therefore, there is an effect that the user can grasp the presence or absence of the baggage by the baggage presence / absence recognition means, and can more reliably deposit and remove the baggage.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when inputting and setting a door number or a password of a door, if the input number completely matches the number of inputtable digits, one or more digits are input. If a number less than the number of possible digits has been entered and the specified time has elapsed, one or more digits and a number less than the number of digits that can be entered are entered and a confirmation code is entered. Is set, the operability for the user can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram of an article storage locker according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an embodiment of an article storage locker according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a state when a door of one box in FIG. 2 is opened.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an input setting display unit in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram for explaining a control unit in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a control program stored in a ROM of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a part of the flowchart of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a door number input process of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an ID input process of FIG. 6;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the deposit processing of FIG. 6;

FIG. 11 is a part of the flowchart of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a take-out process of FIG. 6;

FIG. 13 is a part of the flowchart of FIG. 10;

14 is a message displayed in the display area of FIG. 4, and includes two messages (a) and (b) in the flowchart of FIG.

15 is a message displayed in the display area of FIG. 4 and shows two messages (a) and (b) in the flowchart of FIG. 7;

16 is a message displayed in the display area of FIG. 4 and includes three messages (a) to (c) according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 13. FIG.

17 are messages displayed in the display area of FIG. 4, and are four messages (a) to (d) according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG.

18 is a message displayed in the display area of FIG. 4 and includes two messages (a) and (b) according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG.

FIG. 19 is a front view of a conventional article storage locker.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Article storage locker 12 Box 13 Input setting display part 13A Touch panel 13g Confirmation key 14 Printer device 15 Control part 16 Electric lock 17 Door 18 Door opening / closing knob 20 Lock indication lamp (LED) 21 Microcomputer (control means) 21a CPU 21b RAM 21c ROM 22 Door sensor (door open / close detection means) 23 Baggage sensor (bag presence detection means) 24 Timer 25 Alarm buzzer (bag presence detection means)

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An article storage locker in which a box door can be opened and closed by an electric lock operated based on a lock / unlock signal, wherein the lock / unlock is used to control the lock / unlock of the electric lock. Control means for generating a signal; door open / close detection means for detecting opening / closing of the door and transmitting the same to the control means; and package presence / absence detection means for detecting the presence / absence of a package in the box and transmitting the result to the control means. When there is luggage in the box when the door is closed, the control means generates the locking signal based on detection signals of the luggage presence detection means and the door open / close detection means, and An article storage locker characterized by locking a lock. 2. The article storage locker according to claim 1, wherein when the luggage is taken out of the box and the luggage presence / absence detection means detects the absence of luggage, the control means operates during a timer operation period. An article storage locker, which keeps the luggage when the luggage presence state is detected again. 3. The article storage locker according to claim 2, wherein the timer includes the unlock signal for the electric lock, a detection signal of a door open state of the door opening / closing detection means, and no luggage of the luggage presence detection means. An article storage locker that operates based on at least one of a state detection signal. 4. The article storage locker according to claim 1, further comprising a luggage presence / absence recognition means for allowing a user to recognize the presence / absence of the luggage based on a detection signal of the luggage presence / absence detection means. An article storage locker, characterized in that: 5. The article storage locker according to claim 1, wherein, when setting a door number or a password of the door, the input number completely matches the number of digits that can be input. , When at least one digit and less than the number of digits that can be entered have been entered and a predetermined time has elapsed, at least two of the cases where at least one digit and less than the number of digits that can be entered are entered and a confirmation code is entered Wherein the door number or the password is set.