JP2004092173A - Door system for residence - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a door system for a residence in which intrusion by picking or glass breaking during absence can be prevented surely while securing convenience and which is not a hindrance in an emergency escape. <P>SOLUTION: The door system 10 for a residence is composed of a communication system such as a smart key 12, a smart-key control section 14, an outdoor antenna 16 and an indoor antenna 18, an antitheft system such as an electric thumb-turn 20 controlled by the control section 14 and locking and unlocking an entrance door 13, an alarm device 54, an external communication device 56 and an indoor control panel 58, and an antenna button 16A for setting an absence state. The thumb-turn 20 is brought to a locked state when the button 16A is depressed once after the door is closed in the case of an outing, and the absence state is set when the button 16A is depressed again within 5 sec. The device 54 and the device 56 are operated by the control panel 58 in the case of unlocking without depending upon an electric signal when the locked state and the absence set state are brought. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a door system for a house in consideration of convenience and security.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, so-called electric locks have come to be used from the viewpoint of improving the convenience of the entrance of a house. For example, when a housekeeper who is outdoors presses the send button of the electronic key, the door door is automatically unlocked, so that the unlocking operation can be omitted, and automatically after a predetermined time after the door is closed. There is an example in which the locking operation can be omitted by being locked.
[0003]
On the other hand, in recent years, crimes illegally unlocking a front door by picking or the like and invading indoors have been rapidly increasing. Therefore, not only convenience but also security is required at the entrance of a house. As a countermeasure against picking, for example, a cover is attached to the keyhole of the mechanical key, and if an intruder tries to remove the cover illegally, an alarm will be sounded, or a system that will be notified externally to security companies etc. There is. However, this alone has no effect on an intruder who breaks the glass etc. fitted in the entrance door etc. for lighting and reaches out indoors and turns the thumb lock knob for unlocking and unlocking. There is no. Therefore, a technique has been proposed in which the thumb tern can be removed from the indoor side, and the thumb tern is removed when the family member is at home. However, in the case of this technique, there is a possibility that the removed thumb turn may be lost, and at the time of emergency escape from a fire or the like, the thumb turn is attached and then unlocked and the door is opened.
[0004]
Further, when constructing a security system in relation to a residential door such as an entrance door, it is necessary that the security system be operated based on the intention of the family. In other words, it is extremely irrational if an alarm is issued or an external notification is issued until the entrance door is unlocked by a mechanical method without using the electronic key when the family member is at home. Therefore, higher security is required when a family member is away from home.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In view of the above facts, the present invention provides a housing door system that can reliably prevent intrusion due to picking or breaking glass while away from home while ensuring convenience, and that does not hinder emergency emergence. That is the purpose.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a door system for a house, which locks and unlocks a house door, an electronic key for at least unlocking the locking and unlocking means, and is operable from outside. An absence state setting means for setting an absence state by performing a predetermined absence setting operation, and a warning message provided on at least one of an indoor side and an outdoor side and capable of performing at least one of an alarm and a notification Means for unlocking the locking and unlocking means when the locking and unlocking means is unlocked without relying on the electronic key when the locking and unlocking means is locked and the answering state setting means is set to the answering state. And control means for activating the notification means.
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the residential door system according to the first aspect, the electronic key includes a transmitter and a receiver capable of transmitting unique identification information. A transmitter for constantly transmitting request information for requesting the electronic key to transmit the unique identification information to a predetermined area around the residential door, and a transmitter for the electronic key; The receiver includes a receiver for receiving the unique identification information transmitted from the mobile phone, and the unique identification information and the pre-stored registration information are obtained by two-way communication performed with the electronic key within the service area of the request information. When the match between the unique identification information and the registration information is authenticated, the locking / unlocking unit is in the unlocked state, and the match between the unique identification information and the registration information is authenticated. When became Ku authentication means to the locked state the locking and unlocking means after closing of the residential door is provided, it is characterized in that.
[0008]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the door system for a house according to the first or second aspect, the absence state setting means is provided on the outdoor side of the house door, and a predetermined absence setting operation Is performed, the absence state is set, and in the absence state, the absence state is released by approaching the housing door with the electronic key.
[0009]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a door system for a house according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the locking and unlocking means is configured to be unlocked by rotating about an axis. Wherein the locking / unlocking means is in a locked state and the absence state setting means is set to the absence state, and a restraining means for restraining a rotation operation of the locking / unlocking shaft is provided. I have.
[0010]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a family member goes out to leave the house, the locking / unlocking means is locked and a predetermined absence setting is provided to the absence state setting means from outside the house door. An operation is performed. Thereby, the absence state is set. At this time, that is, when the locking / unlocking means is locked and the answering state setting means is set to the answering state, the locking / unlocking means is unlocked (illegal unlocking) by picking or breaking glass without using the electronic key. Then, the alarm means provided on at least one of the indoor side and the outdoor side is operated by the control means. Thereby, at least one of an alarm and a notification is performed.
[0011]
As described above, according to the present invention, if the lock is unlocked without using the electronic key during the absence, the alarming means is activated, which is effective for both picking and glass breakage. Therefore, high security can be secured.
[0012]
Further, at least the unlocking operation of the locking / unlocking means can be performed by an electronic key, so that convenience is also ensured.
[0013]
Further, since the thumb turn is not removed as described in the related art, there is no hindrance at the time of emergency escape such as fire.
[0014]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the two-way communication between the authentication means provided on the side of the house door and the electronic key possessed by the family member hands-free lock and unlock the house door. .
[0015]
Specifically, request information is constantly transmitted from the transmitter of the authentication means provided on the house door side. When a family member with an electronic key enters the service area of the request information, a receiver of the electronic key receives the request information and transmits a unique identification information from a transmitter of the electronic key. The transmitted unique identification information is received by the receiver of the authentication means. The authentication unit checks whether the received unique identification information matches the pre-stored registration information, and the locking / unlocking unit is in the unlocked state while both are authenticated as matching. Therefore, a housekeeper outdoors can open the house door and enter the room indoors without manually performing the unlocking operation. If a housekeeper who goes indoors goes out of the service area of the request signal, the unique identification information is not transmitted from the transmitter of the electronic key and the authentication by the authentication means cannot be obtained, so the locking and unlocking means is automatically locked. State. Therefore, it is not necessary for the housekeeper who entered the room to manually perform the locking operation. Therefore, it is possible to lock and unlock the housing door with hands free.
[0016]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the absence state setting means is provided on the outdoor side of the house door, and is set to the absence state by performing a predetermined absence setting operation. Then, when the family member with the electronic key returns home approaches the house door, the absence state is automatically released. Therefore, there is no need to perform an operation for canceling the absence mode, which is very convenient when both hands are closed.
[0017]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the locking / unlocking means includes a locking / unlocking shaft that rotates / unlocks by rotating about the axis, the locking / unlocking means is in the locked state, and the absence state setting means is in the absence state. When it is set, the rotation of the locking / unlocking shaft is restricted by the restricting means. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the unlocking means from being illegally unlocked by an intruder in the locked state and the absence state.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a residential door system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0019]
FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration of a residential door system 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, a house door system 10 is provided in a smart key 12 as an “electronic key” carried when a house person goes out and a front door 13 as a “house door”. A smart key control unit 14 as an “authentication unit” for performing two-way communication with the smart key 12 and an outdoor antenna unit connected to the smart key control unit 14 and exposed to the outside. 16 and an indoor antenna unit 18 connected to the smart key 12 and exposed to the indoor side.
[0020]
The smart key 12 includes a transmitting circuit (not shown) and a transmitting antenna as a “transmitter”, a receiving circuit (not shown) and a receiving antenna as a “receiver”, and a microcomputer (not shown). It is configured. The receiving circuit is a circuit for inputting a request signal from the smart key control unit 14 received by the receiving antenna to the microcomputer. An ID code (unique identification information) is stored in the microcomputer in advance. The transmission circuit is a circuit for modulating the ID code into a radio wave of a predetermined frequency and transmitting the radio wave to the outside. In FIG. 1, the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna are abbreviated as a transmitting / receiving antenna 12A.
[0021]
On the other hand, to the smart key control unit 14, the outdoor antenna unit 16 and the indoor antenna unit 18 as "the transmitter and the receiver of the authentication means" are connected, respectively, as described above. The outdoor antenna section 16 includes a transmitting antenna and a transmitting circuit, and a receiving antenna and a receiving circuit. Similarly, the indoor antenna unit 18 includes a transmitting antenna and a transmitting circuit, and a receiving antenna and a receiving circuit. These receiving circuits are circuits for demodulating an ID code signal from the smart key 12 received by the receiving antenna into a pulse signal to generate a received signal, and inputting the generated signal to a microcomputer provided in the smart key control unit 14. . Request information and a registration code are stored in the microcomputer in advance. The transmission circuit is a circuit for constantly converting the request signal into a radio wave of a predetermined frequency and outputting the signal intermittently from the transmission antenna while the smart key control unit 14 is operating. Further, on the surface of the outdoor antenna section 16, an antenna button 16A as "absence state setting means" is set.
[0022]
As described above, the request signal is output from the transmitting antenna of the smart key control unit 14 to a predetermined area (reach area of the request signal) A1 around the entrance door 13 on the outdoor side and at the same time, around the entrance door 13 on the indoor side. The signal is output to a predetermined area (request signal arrival area) A2. When the request signal is received by the receiver of the smart key 12, an ID code signal is transmitted from the transmitter of the smart key 12 and received by the receiving antenna of the smart key control unit 14. Thereby, the two-way communication is performed between the smart key 12 and the smart key control unit 14 in the service area (A1 and A2) of the request signal.
[0023]
Further, the microcomputer of the smart key control unit 14 compares (collates) the input ID code with a pre-stored (registered) registration code. An unlocking signal is output to the thumb turn 20, and if they do not match, this is not authenticated and an unlocking signal is not output to the electric thumb turn 20 described later.
[0024]
In addition, a pair of electric thumb turns 20 as “locking / unlocking means” are disposed in the above-mentioned entrance door 13 so as to be vertically separated. The electric thumb turn 20 is connected to the above-described smart key control unit 14, and its operation is controlled. Further, a door latch portion 22 is provided near the electric thumb turn 20 on the upper side of the entrance door 13 to be in a latch state when the electric thumb turn 20 is unlocked and to keep the entrance door 13 closed.
[0025]
FIG. 2 shows an enlarged schematic structure of the electric thumb turn 20. As shown in this figure, the electric thumb turn 20 is disposed inside the entrance door 13 to move the lock member 24 forward and backward, and is disposed inside the entrance door 13 to operate the lock mechanism 26 A drive mechanism 28 to be operated, a knob 30 provided outside the drive mechanism 28 and used when manually operating the drive mechanism 28, and a mechanical key insertion section disposed on the outer surface of the entrance door 13. 32.
[0026]
A motor 34 whose drive is controlled by the smart key control unit 14 is provided in the drive mechanism unit 28. A worm 36 as a “restrictor” is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 34, and an intermediate gear 38 meshes with the worm 36. The intermediate gear 38 meshes with a first gear 40 of a clutch mechanism 46 including a first gear 40, a clutch 42, and a second gear 44. The second gear 44 meshes with a gear forming portion 49 of a shaft 48 serving as a “locking / unlocking shaft” that rotates integrally with the knob 30. The clutch 42 is set to a connected state when the motor is operated, and is set to a disconnected state when the motor is not operated, so that the clutch 42 can be manually operated by picking. Further, the clutch 42 is set to an operating state when an absence state described later is set, and the worm 36 of the motor 34 serves as a stopper so that the lock mechanism 26 cannot be manually operated.
[0027]
Returning to FIG. 1, a door closer 50 that accumulates an urging force in the door closing direction with the opening operation of the entrance door 13 is attached to an upper portion of the entrance door 13 on the indoor side. Further, handles 52 are attached to predetermined positions on the outer side surface and the inner side surface of the entrance door 13, respectively.
[0028]
In addition to the above, the residential door system 10 according to the present embodiment includes an alarm device 54 and an external notification device 56 as “warning notification means”. The alarm device 54 is installed at a predetermined position on the outdoor side of the entrance door 13, and emits a predetermined alarm sound when activated. The external notification device 56 is installed at a predetermined position on the indoor side, and operates to notify the security company or the like externally when activated. The operation of the alarm device 54 and the external notification device 56 is controlled by an indoor control panel 58 connected to the smart key control unit 14.
[0029]
Next, the operation and effect of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 3 (A), when going out, when a household member having the smart key 12 approaches the entrance door 13 (step 100), "smart authentication" is performed (step 102). Specifically, when a household member having the smart key 12 enters the service area A2 of the request signal, the request signal transmitted from the indoor antenna unit 18 is received by the transmission / reception antenna 12A of the smart key 12. Therefore, the ID code signal is transmitted from the transmitting / receiving antenna 12A of the smart key 12. When this ID code signal is received by the indoor antenna unit 18, the smart key control unit 14 determines whether or not the input ID code matches a previously registered code. If they match, authentication is performed, and an unlock signal is sent to the electric thumb turn 20 (step 104). As a result, the pair of electric thumb turns 20 are unlocked (that is, the clutch 42 is in the connected state, and the motor 34 is driven in the reverse direction so that the lock member 24 is retracted into the door). (Step 106).
[0031]
After passing through the entrance door 13, the antenna button 16A of the outdoor antenna unit 16 is pressed once (step 110). As a result, the pair of electric thumb turns 20 is locked (that is, the clutch 42 is connected, the motor 34 is driven forward and the lock member 24 is advanced outside the door) (step 112). ). When the antenna button 16A is pressed again within a predetermined time (for example, within 5 seconds after the antenna button 16A is first pressed) (at step 114), the absence state is set (step 114). 116).
[0032]
When the absence state is set, the alarm device 54 and the external notification device 56 are activated by the indoor control panel 58 via the smart key control unit 14. If the antenna button 16A is not pressed again within a predetermined time after the antenna button 16A is pressed, a warning sound is issued to notify a family member who is going out to notify that the user is not set to the absence state, or Announcements such as "Not set to absence", "Please set to absence" may be made to flow.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 3B, during the absence, the absence set state is maintained (step 118). Accordingly, the alarm device 54 and the external notification device 56 are in the operating state. In this state, when the intruder unlocks the electric thumb turn 20 by picking, breaking glass, or the like (step 120), the alarm device 54 is activated to generate an alarm sound, and the external notification device 56 is activated to activate the security company. Etc. (step 122). Therefore, it is possible to prevent an intruder from entering the room.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 3 (C), when returning to the house, when a family member with the smart key 12 approaches the entrance door 13 (step 124), "smart authentication" is performed (step 126). Specifically, when a household member having the smart key 12 enters the service area A1 of the request signal, the request signal transmitted from the outdoor antenna section 16 is received by the transmission / reception antenna 12A of the smart key 12. Therefore, the ID code signal is transmitted from the transmitting / receiving antenna 12A of the smart key 12. When this ID code signal is received by the outdoor antenna unit 16, the smart key control unit 14 determines whether or not the input ID code matches a registered code registered in advance. If they match, the user is authenticated and the answering machine is released (step 128). Thereafter, an unlock signal is sent to the electric thumb turn 20 (step 130). As a result, the pair of electric thumb turns 20 are unlocked, and can pass through the entrance door 13. After passing through the entrance door 13 and closing the entrance door 13, when the vehicle exits the service area A 2 of the request signal, the ID code signal is not transmitted from the smart key 12. It is locked.
[0035]
As described above, in the residential door system 10 according to the present embodiment, the absence state is set when going out, and during the absence set, the unauthorized unlocking is performed without depending on the smart key 12 (that is, without depending on the electric signal). In this case, the alarm device 54 and the external notification device 56 are activated, so that both picking and glass breakage are effective. Therefore, high security can be secured.
[0036]
In addition, in the residential door system 10 according to the present embodiment, since the smart key 12 and the smart key control unit 14 perform authentication by two-way communication and lock and unlock the electric thumb turn 20, the unlocking and unlocking is performed hands-free. Actions can be taken. Therefore, high convenience can be secured.
[0037]
Further, in the residential door system 10 according to the present embodiment, since the thumb turn is not removed as described in the related art, there is no trouble such as taking time for unlocking at the time of emergency escape such as fire.
[0038]
Further, in the residential door system 10 according to the present embodiment, the absence state can be set by continuously pressing the antenna button 16A of the outdoor antenna unit 16 twice, so that the operability is good. In addition, when the family member returns home, when the authentication is performed by the smart key control unit 14, the absence set state is automatically released. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform the operation of canceling the answering machine set state, which is very convenient when both hands are closed, and the convenience can be further improved.
[0039]
Furthermore, in the residential door system 10 according to the present embodiment, when the electric thumb turn 20 is locked and the absence state is set, the clutch 42 is connected and the rotation of the shaft 48 is restrained by the worm 36. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the electric thumb turn 20 from being illegally unlocked by an intruder in the locked state and the absence state. As a result, according to the present embodiment, high security can be achieved.
[0040]
In the above-described embodiment, the residential door system according to the present invention is applied to the entrance door 16, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any residential door such as a self-service door can be applied.
[0041]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the hands-free system using the two-way communication is employed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Good.
[0042]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the absence state is set by pressing the antenna button 16A of the outdoor antenna unit 16 twice, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a locking button for performing step 112 is provided. , And an absence setting button for executing step 116 may be provided separately and independently.
[0043]
In the above-described embodiment, the alarm device 54 is set on the outdoor side, and the external notification device 56 is set on the indoor side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which only one of them is installed may be adopted. . Further, not only an alarm sound but also an alarm light may be emitted.
[0044]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the residential door system according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided with a warning means on at least one of the indoor side and the outdoor side, which can perform at least one of a warning and a report, An answering state setting means is provided which is operable from and the answering state is set by performing a predetermined answering setting operation, and the locking / unlocking means is locked by the control means and the answering state setting means is in the answering state. When it is set, if the locking / unlocking means is unlocked without relying on the electronic key, the alarm means is activated, so picking up or breaking glass while away from home while ensuring convenience. And has an excellent effect of not causing any trouble at the time of emergency escape.
[0045]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the door system for a house according to the first aspect, the electronic key includes a transmitter and a receiver capable of transmitting unique identification information. On the door side, there is a transmitter that constantly transmits request information for requesting transmission of unique identification information to the electronic key in a predetermined area around the residential door, and a unique identification transmitted from the transmitter of the electronic key. Includes a receiver for receiving information, collates unique identification information with pre-stored registration information by two-way communication performed with an electronic key in the service area of request information, and identifies unique identification information and registration information. The lock / unlock means is in the unlocked state while the match with the ID is authenticated, and when the match between the unique identification information and the registration information is no longer authenticated, the lock / unlock means is locked after the housing door is closed. Is provided with the means, hands-free can perform locking and unlocking of the house door, the result, an excellent effect of being able to achieve high convenience.
[0046]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the door system for a house according to the first or second aspect, the absence state setting means is provided on an outdoor side of the house door, and a predetermined absence setting operation is performed. The absence state is set, and the absence state is released by approaching the housing door with the electronic key in the absence state, so that there is an excellent effect that the convenience can be further improved.
[0047]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a residential door system according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the locking / unlocking means includes a locking / unlocking shaft which rotates and locks around an axis. When the locking and unlocking means is locked and the answering state setting means is set to the answering state, the locking means is provided for restraining the rotation of the locking and unlocking shaft. In this way, the unlocking means can be securely prevented from being unlocked by an intruder, and as a result, there is an excellent effect that high security can be achieved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a residential door system according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the structure of the electric thumb turn shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the door system for a house according to the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Residential door system 12 Smart key (electronic key)
12A transmitting / receiving antenna (transmitter and receiver)
13 Entrance doors (doors for houses)
14 Smart key control unit (authentication means)
16 Outdoor antenna unit (transmitter and receiver)
16A antenna button (absence state setting means)
18 Indoor antenna unit (transmitter and receiver)
20 Electric thumb turn (locking / unlocking means)
36 Worm (restraint means)
48 shaft (locking shaft)
54 Alarm device (means of alarm notification)
56 External notification device (warning notification means)
58 Indoor control panel (control means)

Claims (4)

Locking and unlocking means for locking and unlocking the residential door;
An electronic key for unlocking the unlocking means at least;
An absent state setting means that is operable from the outside and an absent state is set by performing a predetermined absent setting operation;
Warning means provided on at least one of the indoor side and the outdoor side and capable of performing at least one of a warning and a report,
When the locking / unlocking means is locked and the answering state setting means is set to the answering state, and when the locking / unlocking means is unlocked without relying on the electronic key, the alarm notification means is activated. Control means for activating;
A door system for a house, comprising: The electronic key is configured to include a transmitter and a receiver capable of transmitting unique identification information,
On the housing door side, a transmitter that constantly transmits request information for requesting the electronic key to transmit the unique identification information to a predetermined area around the housing door, and a transmitter that transmits the electronic key. The receiver includes a receiver that receives the unique identification information that has been received, and the unique identification information and the pre-stored registration information are communicated by two-way communication performed with the electronic key within the service area of the request information. When the matching between the unique identification information and the registration information is authenticated, the locking / unlocking unit is set in the unlocked state, and when the matching between the unique identification information and the registration information is no longer authenticated. There is provided authentication means for locking the locking / unlocking means after the closing of the housing door.
The residential door system according to claim 1, wherein: The absence state setting means is provided on the outdoor side of the house door, and sets an absence state when a predetermined absence setting operation is performed, and holds the electronic key when the absence state is established. Cancels the absence status by approaching
The residential door system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The locking / unlocking means includes a locking / unlocking shaft that locks / unlocks by rotating about an axis,
When the locking / unlocking means is in a locked state and the answering state setting means is set to the answering state, a restraining means for restraining the rotation of the locking / unlocking shaft is provided.
The residential door system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:

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