JP2000298770A - Locker device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the deterioration of the activating efficiency of a locker device due to the interruption of its use in an unoccupied time in a locker device arranged in a sport facility or the like. SOLUTION: Opening of the door of a locker device is regulated by a tong and a stopper by a key operation in a locking device for regulating the door of the locker device. Unlocking and locking can be operated arbitrarily by a user during a unoccupied time. When only unlocking is operated, and the door is closed during the unoccupied time, a first timer is started, and when the clocked time of the first timer elapses until timeout, without locking operation or door opening, the opening of the door is regulated by the stopper, and an initial state is restored. After the unoccupied time, when a fixed time passes since one time of unlocking operation and door closing is performed, the opening of the door is regulated, and the initial state is restored.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a locker device used by a user in a leisure facility such as a pool or a large public bath.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a locker device as described above, locking and unlocking operations of a lock device are disabled in an initial state such as when a facility is opened, and the lock device is unlocked by inputting a usage fee. In some cases, locking becomes possible, and thereafter, it becomes free time (free use state), and arbitrary locking and unlocking operations on the locking device can be performed. Thereby, the user can freely use the locker.

[0003]

However, in the conventional locker device described above, a service that allows the user to freely use the locker can be provided, but the user stops using the locker on the way. In this case, there is a problem that the locker can be used by other users free of charge, and the operating efficiency of the locker decreases. Also,
For this reason, it is necessary to check the locker device one by one,
There is a problem that management takes time.

[0004] The present invention relates to a locker device in which a lock device is changed from an initial state in which locking and unlocking operation of the locking device is disabled to a free use state in which arbitrary locking and unlocking operation of the locking device can be performed under predetermined conditions. An object of the present invention is to provide a locker device that increases the operation efficiency of a locker and does not require much time and effort for management.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locker device including a lock device for restricting opening of a door of a locker box, and from an initial state in which locking and unlocking operation of the lock device is disabled. In a locker device configured to be in a free use state enabling an arbitrary locking and unlocking operation on the lock device according to predetermined conditions, in the free use state,
After the locking device is unlocked, when the door is closed and there is no locking operation for a predetermined time, the locking device is returned to the initial state.

[0006] According to the locker device of the first aspect configured as described above, in the free use state, for example, the user stops using the locker halfway, and the door is closed and there is no locking operation for a predetermined time. If it continues, the lock device returns to the initial state, and thereafter, the lock device cannot be unlocked arbitrarily, and the lock device becomes a new legally usable lock device. In addition, the labor of management can be saved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locker device according to the first aspect, wherein the predetermined condition for the free use state is a predetermined charge.

According to the locker device of the second aspect configured as described above, the same operation and effect as those of the first aspect can be obtained, and the collection of the usage fee can be performed at the same time.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locker device according to the first or second aspect, wherein the free use state ends at a preset time. After the end, the lock device is returned to the initial state by unlocking the lock device and closing the door.

According to the locker device of the third aspect configured as described above, the same operation and effect as those of the first or second aspect can be obtained, and the user can use the locker even after the free use state. When the operation is completed, the locker device returns to the initial state, so that the trouble of management can be saved.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locker device having the configuration of the third aspect, and if an excess charge is generated after the free use state ends, the lock device is turned on by inputting the excess charge. It is characterized by enabling unlocking.

According to the locker device of the fourth aspect configured as described above, the same operation and effect as those of the third aspect can be obtained, and the excess charge can be collected at the same time.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locker device having the configuration according to the first, second, third, or fourth aspect, and restricting the opening of the door independently of the locking and unlocking of the locking device. The initial state,
The lock device is in a state in which the opening of the door is regulated by the stopper in an unlocked state, and in the locked state of the lock device, the opening of the door is further regulated by the stopper.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the same effect as that of the first or second or third or fourth aspect can be obtained, and the door is opened by the stopper. Is regulated twice, so that security is enhanced.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6A is a front view of a main part of the locker device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a side sectional view of the main part of the locker device. In the figure, 1 is a lock device,
Reference numeral 2 denotes a door of the locker box, 3 denotes a frame of the locker box, and the lock device 1 is disposed on a frame 3 that matches a free end of the door 2 when the door 2 is opened and closed. Although one locker device is shown in the figure, in an actual facility or the like,
A plurality of similar locker devices are arranged.

On the door 2 side of the lock device 1, a tongue 11 and a stopper 12 which protrude and disappear as shown by arrows in FIG. 6A are arranged. Opening is restricted (locked) in a state where the door 2 is engaged and the door 2 is closed, and the door 2 is opened (unlocked) when the tongue 11 enters the locking device 1 during unlocking. When the stopper 12 projects from the lock device 1, the stopper 12 engages with the door 2 and
When the stopper 12 is immersed in the lock device 1, the door 2 is opened.

On the upper part of the front cover 13 of the lock device 1, coins (eg, 1
A coin insertion slot 14 for inserting a 00 yen coin) is formed, and a display window 15 for displaying a fee or the like is formed below.
A cylinder lock 16 for inserting and unlocking the key 4 is provided substantially in the center of the front cover 13. further,
Above the cylinder lock 16, a door pin 17 which is in contact with the handle 21 of the door 2 and which comes and goes as shown by an arrow in FIG.

The cylinder lock 16 has such a structure that the key 4 can be inserted and removed only when it is in the locked state. This allows the user to carry the key 4 only when the key is locked. Further, the cylinder lock 1 can be
6 is turned in the unlocking direction, the tongue 11 is driven by a mechanism (not shown).
Is immersed in the lock device 1 and the tongue is unlocked. When the tongue 11 is turned in the locking direction, the tongue 11 is rotated by a mechanism (not shown).
Projecting from the tongue into a locked state.

Inside the lock device 1, a coin slot 14 is provided.
A photo interrupter a is provided in the vicinity of a passage 14 'through which coins inserted from are passed, and the number of inserted coins is detected by the photo interrupter a. Further, a door detection switch b is disposed at an end position of the door pin 17, and when the door 2 is closed, the handle 21 causes the door pin 17 to enter the lock device 1, and the door pin 17 is closed. Turns on the door detection switch b. In the state where the door 2 is opened, the handle 21 is separated from the door pin 17, and the door pin 17 projects from the lock device 1 by a return means (not shown).
The door detection switch b turns off. That is, the open / closed state of the door is detected by turning on / off the door detection switch b.

FIG. 6B shows the tip of the cylinder lock 16.
A cylinder pin 16 'which moves as indicated by an arrow is provided, and a key 4 is provided near the end of the cylinder pin 16'.
A key switch c for detecting the presence / absence of is provided. When the key 4 is inserted into the cylinder lock 16, the cylinder pin 1
When the key switch c is turned on by 6 'and the key 4 is pulled out from the cylinder lock 16, the cylinder pin 16' is moved toward the cylinder lock 16 by a return means (not shown).
The key switch c is turned off. That is, the presence or absence of the key 4 is detected by turning on / off the key switch c. In the vicinity of the cylinder lock 16, an operation detection switch d for detecting a rotation operation and a rotation direction of the cylinder lock 16 is provided. And, by this operation detection switch d,
An unlocking operation that is turned in a predetermined direction is detected, and a locking operation that is turned in the opposite direction is detected. further,
A cylinder solenoid e for switching the cylinder lock 16 between a non-rotatable state and a rotatable state by a mechanism not shown.
Are arranged. Note that when the cylinder solenoid e prevents the cylinder lock 16 from rotating, the insertion of coins into the coin insertion slot 14 is restricted by an arm (not shown) by the cylinder solenoid e.

In the lock device 1, a stopper solenoid g for causing the stopper 12 to move in and out, and a display window 15 are provided.
An LED panel h for displaying a charge or the like is provided. Further, a control board i and a control circuit j are provided, and the control circuit j includes a photo interrupter a, a door detection switch b, a key switch c, an operation detection switch d, a cylinder solenoid e, and a stopper solenoid g.
And the LED panel h are connected.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a lock device 1 according to the embodiment. The control circuit j includes a CPU 10, a ROM 20, a timer 30, an I / O circuit 40, a solenoid drive circuit 50, and an LED drive circuit 60.
20, the timer 30, and the I / O circuit 40 constitute a microcomputer. The photo interrupter a, the door detection switch b, the key switch c, and the operation detection switch d are connected to the I / O circuit 40. The cylinder solenoid e and the stopper solenoid g are connected to a solenoid drive circuit 50.
Are connected to the I / O circuit 40. The LED panel h is connected to the LED drive circuit 60, and the LED drive circuit 60 is connected to the I / O circuit 40.

According to the above configuration, the control circuit j includes the CPU
10 executes a control program, which will be described later, to detect the presence or absence of a coin by the photo interrupter a, the open / close state of the door 2 by the door detection switch b, and the key switch c.
In accordance with the presence or absence of the key 4 and the operation state of the cylinder lock 16 by the operation detection switch d, the drive control of the cylinder solenoid e and the stopper solenoid g is performed and the display of the LED panel h is controlled. The timer 30 counts a time set by a dip switch or the like (not shown). In this embodiment, the timer 30 performs the functions of a basic timer, a first timer, and a second timer, which will be described later. .

Next, an outline of functions and operations of the locker device of the embodiment will be described. In the initial state, the tongue 11 is in an unlocked state immersed in the lock device 1, but the stopper 12 projects and the door 2 cannot be opened or closed.
The key 4 is inserted into the cylinder lock 16 and is in the unlocked position, and the cylinder lock 16 is in a non-rotatable state. When the user inserts a coin corresponding to the fee for use, the cylinder lock 16 is made rotatable, the stopper 12 is immersed in the lock device 1, and the door 2 can be opened and closed. At this time, the basic timer is started, and the counting of the elapsed time when the locker device is used is started. Next, when the luggage is put into the locker and the key 4 is turned in the locking direction, the tongue 11 protrudes and the stopper 12 protrudes, and the opening of the door is regulated to be locked, so that the key 4 can be pulled out.

For a predetermined time from the start of use of the locker device (at the start of the basic timer), the locker device enters a free use state in which the locking and unlocking operation using the key 4 can be arbitrarily performed. The period of the free use state is referred to as “free time”. After the free time, only one unlocking operation is possible.
Furthermore, after the basic time has passed, coins corresponding to the excess fee are inserted so that the unlocking operation can be performed only once.

In the free time, for example, when the user stops using the locker and leaves the locker unlocked, the locker device automatically returns to the initial state as the time counted by the first timer elapses. I do. In this embodiment, the door can be freely opened and closed within a certain time when unlocking after the free time. As a result, even if the user forgets to take the luggage and closes the door, it can be taken out immediately.

FIGS. 3 to 5 are flowcharts showing a main part of a control program executed by the CPU 10 of the control circuit j. The operation of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the power is turned on, the locker device is set to an initial state in step S1. At the stage of step S1, the cylinder lock 16 is in the unlocked position, and the tongue 11 is in a state of being immersed in the lock device 1 (tongue unlocked state). To set this initial state, the stopper solenoid g is driven to make the stopper 12 protrude (stopper locked state), the cylinder solenoid e is driven to make the cylinder lock 16 unrotatable, Displaying the usage fee on the display window 15.

When the setting to the initial state is completed, it is monitored in step S2 whether or not a charge is charged by the photo interrupter a. When the charge is charged, the solenoid e for cylinder is driven in step S3. Then, the cylinder lock 16 is rotatable, and the stopper solenoid g is driven to retract the stopper 12 (unlock the stopper). And
In step S4, a basic timer is started. When the usage fee is entered, the fee display is 0 yen.

In this state, the user can open the door 2, store the luggage in the locker box, and close the door 2. In step S5, the operation detection switch d monitors the locking operation, and when the locking operation is performed, the tongue 11 is protruded (tongue locking). In step S6, the stopper solenoid g is driven and the stopper 12 is driven.
Is projected (stopper locking). Then, step S7
It is monitored whether the key 4 is no longer detected by the key lock c by the key switch c, that is, whether the key 4 is removed. If the key 4 is removed, the process proceeds to step S8.

In step S8, it is monitored by the key switch c whether the key 4 is detected by the cylinder lock 16, and the locker is in a standby state during use. And key 4
Is detected in step S9, based on the basic timer, whether or not the current time is a free time. If the time is free time, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. 4; if not, the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. move on.

In step S10 of FIG. 4, the operation detecting switch d monitors the unlocking operation, and if the unlocking operation is performed, the tongue 11 is immersed (tongue unlocking). g is driven to retract the stopper 12 (unlock the stopper). next,
In step S12, it is monitored whether or not there is an input to close the door from the door detection switch b. If there is an input to close the door, the first timer is started in step S13 and the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the operation detection switch d
It is determined whether or not there is a locking operation, and if there is a locking operation, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. 3 to control locking as described above. If there is no locking operation in step S14, step S
At 15, it is determined whether or not there is an input of door opening from the door detection switch b. If there is an input of door opening, the process returns to step S12. If there is no input of door opening, it is determined at step S16 whether or not the first timer has timed out. judge. If the timeout has not occurred, the process returns to step S14. If the timeout has occurred, the process returns to step S1 (set of initial state) in FIG. That is, in the unlocked state of the tongue, the state becomes the locked state of the stopper, the state in which the cylinder lock 16 cannot be rotated, and the state in which the usage fee is displayed, and waits in step S2.

Here, in step S12, after the user unlocks and opens the door 2, the user performs loading / unloading of the door 2 and the like.
Is being closed, and when the door 2 is closed, the first timer starts. Then, when the user performs the locking operation, it is locked and enters a standby state, and when the user unlocks again upon detection of the key 4, the first timer is restarted in step S13 (restart). Step S12
Thereafter, if the user repeatedly opens and closes the door 2 without performing the locking operation, the first timer restarts each time the door 2 is closed. However, if the lock operation is not performed after step S12, the process proceeds from step S14 to step S14.
After the repetition of 15 → Step S16 → Step S14, the first timer times out in Step S16, and is locked by the stopper 12 in Step S1 to return to the initial state.

Next, the process of FIG. 5 is a process in the case where the key 4 is detected in the locked state and it is not the free time, that is, the unlocking operation is to be performed after the free time ends. First, in step S17, it is determined based on the basic timer whether or not there is an excess fee (whether or not it has occurred). If there is no excess fee, the process proceeds to step S19. If there is an excess fee, the process proceeds to step S18. It is determined whether or not a coin corresponding to is inserted. If the excess fee has not been entered, the process returns to step S17. If the excess fee has been entered, it is determined in step S19 whether or not there is an unlocking operation using the operation detection switch d. If there is no unlocking operation, the process returns to step S17. If there is an unlocking operation, the tongue 11 is immersed (tongue unlocked). In step S20, the stopper solenoid g is driven to immerse the stopper 12 (stopper unlocking). .

Next, at step S21, the door detection switch b
It is monitored whether there is an input to close the door from the step. If there is an input to close the door, the second timer is started in step S22 and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, it is determined whether there is an input of door closing from the door detection switch b. If there is an input of door closing, the process returns to step S22. If there is no input of door closing, whether the second timer times out in step S24. Determine whether or not. If the timeout has not occurred, the process returns to step S23. If the timeout has occurred, the process returns to step S1 in FIG.
Return to (initial state set).

In step S21, if the door 2 is closed, the second timer starts in step S22. If the door 2 is left as it is, after the repetition of step S23 → step S24 → step S23, the second timer starts in step S24. The time is up and it returns to the initial state. But,
If the door 2 is opened and closed before the second timer times out, the process returns from step S23 to step S22, and the second
Since the timer starts again, even if you forget the baggage in the locker box and close door 2, door 2
You can open the bag and take out your luggage. As described above, since the door 2 does not return to the initial state immediately after being closed, there is no inconvenience such as the door 2 being locked even if the user forgets to take baggage or accidentally closes the door 2.

FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually showing an example of an operation according to the use situation of the locker device. The free time and the basic time are determined based on the basic timer. First, FIG.
As shown in (A), during the free time, unlocking and locking operations can be performed arbitrarily to take in and out of luggage, etc.After free time, when the unlocking operation is performed and the door is closed, the initial state Return to This is the same in the case of occurrence of an excess fee after the basic time.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2B, if the door is unlocked and the door 2 is closed within the free time, and the door 2 is left as it is, the free time occurs due to the end of the time period of the first timer (time up). Even within the time (preset time), it returns to the initial state. As described above, during free time, the user can arbitrarily perform locking and unlocking, but if left unlocked, the first timer times out and returns to the initial state,
This locker device can be used by a new user in a normal mode.

Further, since the locker device returns to the initial state, for example, even after the facility is closed, the locker device can operate at 24 hours.
You can keep it running for hours and, if you leave your luggage, you can automatically collect the extra fee, saving you the hassle of management.

Further, in the locked state, the opening of the door 2 is doubly regulated by the tongue 11 and the stopper 12, so that the security is enhanced.

In the embodiment, the free time is set to be shorter than the basic time.
An excess fee may be collected after the free time ends without providing a basic time. That is, the free time and the basic time may be the same time.

Further, in the embodiment, locking and unlocking are performed by a key and a cylinder lock, but a locker device of a card type or a password input type may be used.

[0043]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
According to the locker device, the lock device is unlocked during the free use state. For example, if the user stops using the locker halfway and the door is closed and there is no locking operation for a predetermined time, the lock device returns to the initial state. Therefore, the locker device cannot be unlocked arbitrarily thereafter, so that the operation efficiency of the locker is increased and the management is not troublesome.

According to the locker device of the second aspect of the present invention, the same effect as that of the first aspect can be obtained, and the collection of the usage fee can be performed at the same time.

According to the locker device of the third aspect of the present invention, the same effects as those of the first or second aspect can be obtained, and the locker device returns to the initial state except in the free use state, so that the management of the locker apparatus can be performed. You can save time and effort.

Further, according to the locker device of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the same effect as that of the third aspect can be obtained, and the excess charge can be collected at the same time.

According to the locker device of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the same effect as that of the first, second, third, or fourth aspect can be obtained, and the opening of the door is doubled by the stopper. Security is improved because it is regulated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a lock device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually illustrating an example of an operation according to a use situation of a locker device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart mainly related to processing at the time of starting use of a locker in a control program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart mainly related to free time processing of a control program according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the input operation part in embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart mainly related to processing after a free time in the control program according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view and a side view of a main part of the locker device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 lock device 2 door 3 frame part 4 key 10 CPU 11 tongue 12 stopper 20 ROM 30 timer a photo interrupter b door detection switch c key switch d operation detection switch e cylinder solenoid g stopper solenoid

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A lock device for restricting opening of a door of a locker box, and an arbitrary locking / unlocking operation of the locking device can be performed under a predetermined condition from an initial state in which locking / unlocking operation of the locking device is disabled. The locker device is configured to be in a free use state, wherein, in the free use state, after the lock device is unlocked, when the state in which the door is closed and there is no locking operation continues for a predetermined time, the lock is performed. A locker device, wherein the device is returned to the initial state. 2. The locker device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition for setting the free use state is based on input of a predetermined fee. 3. The free use state ends at a preset time, and after the free use state ends,
The locker device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lock device is returned to the initial state by unlocking the lock device and closing the door. 4. The locker device according to claim 3, wherein if an excess charge has occurred after the free use state has ended, the lock device can be unlocked by inputting the excess charge. . 5. A stopper for restricting opening of the door independently of locking and unlocking of the locking device, wherein the initial state is a state in which the locking device is unlocked and the stopper restricts opening of the door. 5. The locker device according to claim 1, wherein the door is further restricted by the stopper in a locked state of the lock device. 6.