JP2006085660A - Noncontact type automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem wherein a conventional noncontact type automatic ticket gate is composed only by installing a fluorescent lamp, a guide plate and the like by forming an opening piercing a part of a casing with components housed in the casing eliminated by simply removing a card handler part from a multifunctional automatic ticket gate, and as a result, miniaturization of size and shape, ease of maintenance, ease of installation to a station ticket gate or ease of use by a user of the noncontact type automatic ticket gate cannot be achieved. <P>SOLUTION: This noncontact type automatic ticket gate is characteristically provided with: an upper casing having a display part and an antenna part; a central casing of a dustproof structure having a door for opening/closing a ticket checking passage and a door opening/closing drive part; a ticket gate passage entrance-side body composed of a control part and a base casing having a power source part; a ticket gate passage exit-side body laterally symmetrical with respect to the ticket gate passage entrance-side body; and a pipe mounted between both the bodies; whereby reduction of the size and weight, ease of maintenance, ease of installation to a station ticket gate or ease of use by a user of the noncontact type automatic ticket gate can be achieved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a non-contact type automatic ticket gate, and the main body of the non-contact type automatic ticket gate can be divided to reduce the size and weight, improve maintainability, and ease of use for the user of the non-contact type automatic ticket gate. It relates to the non-contact type automatic ticket gate.

  Conventional non-contact automatic ticket gates are designed to be used only for IC card non-contact tickets with a wireless communication function, in order to reduce the cost of multi-function automatic ticket gates and reduce maintenance frequency. A non-contact automatic ticket gate that processes only non-contact tickets has been proposed, and the weight of the multifunctional automatic ticket gate is reduced except for the card handler part, and the space that penetrates part of the housing There is one that is configured by providing illumination and providing illumination (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Hereinafter, a conventional non-contact automatic ticket gate will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, the external appearance of the main body 1 of the non-contact type automatic ticket gate is substantially the same as that of the multifunctional automatic ticket gate. An opening that is as large as possible within a range in which the housing 2 can maintain a predetermined strength and that has a volume that can accommodate the drive mechanisms of the doors 3 and 3, the control devices, etc. in the housing 2. Part 4 is provided.

Moreover, the shape of the opening 4 is not only a rectangle as shown, but also a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon. A fluorescent lamp 5 is provided on the ceiling side of the opening 4 or a guide plate is provided on the opening 4 so that advertisement characters of department stores can be described.
JP 2004-192418 A

  In the conventional non-contact automatic ticket checker described above, the card handler portion is simply removed from the multi-function automatic ticket checker, and a part of the case 2 that has no components stored inside the case 2 is passed through. The main body 1 has a thickness of about 20 cm, a depth of about 160 cm, and a height of about 90 cm, just by providing a fluorescent lamp 5, a guide plate, etc. It was not intended to be easy to install, easy to install at the station ticket gates, or easy to use for non-contact automatic ticket gate users. In the case of two-way entry / exit, two main bodies 1 must be installed back to back, so that the width of the station ticket gate needs to be about 20 cm thicker.

  The multi-function automatic ticket gate includes a belt constituting the card handler, a motor for driving the belt, a group of gears for transmitting the rotational force of the motor to the belt, and a number of rollers for supporting the belt and applying tension to the belt. Since it had to be kept inside to prevent damage due to wear and malfunction due to dust, the conventional main body 1 is sealed in this rectangle even if it becomes a single-function non-contact automatic ticket gate. The opening 4 is simply provided so that the conventional shape and configuration cannot be removed.

  The conventional drive part of the main body 1 is only the drive part of the door 3, and a part of the case 2 is opened and closed by inspection and replacement of the drive mechanism of the door 3, control devices, etc. housed in the case 2. To do. The case 2 that cannot be completely sealed due to these operations inevitably causes fine dust and dirt to enter the inside. Intruded dust and debris may adhere to gears, bearings, belts, etc., and if left untreated for a long period of time, malfunction may occur, such as overcurrent of the motor. Therefore, periodic inspection is indispensable when installed at the station ticket gate, the frequency of inspection increases, and the usability as an automatic ticket gate decreases. During the period of this periodic inspection, it was annoying to users of non-contact automatic ticket gates. In particular, it was a great nuisance at small stations where there were few automatic ticket gates.

  The main body 1 of the conventional ticket gate is limited to the shape of the main body 1 of the automatic ticket gate due to the above, and the opening that penetrates a part of the housing 2 in which the components to be stored in the housing 2 are eliminated. The blockage of the ticket gate passage and the feeling of pressure could not be removed simply by providing the portion 4 and providing the fluorescent lamp 5, the guide plate, and the like.

  The present invention is intended to solve the problems of such a conventional configuration, the size and weight of the non-contact automatic ticket gate, the ease of maintenance, the installation at the station ticket gate. The purpose is to remove the ease, ease of use of non-contact automatic ticket gate users, blockage of the ticket gate, and pressure.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention
In the non-contact automatic ticket gate that touches the non-contact ticket to the antenna provided in the main body of the non-contact automatic ticket gate or holds it over the antenna,
An upper housing having a display portion and an antenna portion;
A central housing having a door for opening and closing the ticket gate and a door opening and closing drive unit;
A base housing having a controller and a power supply;
A ticket gate entrance side main body constituted by the upper casing, the central casing, and the base casing;
The ticket gate passage outlet side main body for the right and left of the ticket gate passage entrance side main body,
A pipe provided between the ticket gate passage inlet side main body and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body through the cable between the devices provided in the ticket gate passage inlet side main body and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body,
It is a non-contact type automatic ticket gate characterized by comprising.

Means for solving the second problem are:
2. The non-contact type automatic ticket gate according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the ticket gate passage side and the main body of the ticket gate passage outlet side are formed in an approximately £ (British currency unit symbol) character.

Means for solving the third problem are:
2. The non-contact type automatic ticket gate according to claim 1, wherein the ticket gate passage inlet side main body and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body are substantially E-shaped.

Means for solving the fourth problem are:
The non-contact type automatic ticket gate according to claim 1, wherein the ticket gate passage entrance side main body and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body are substantially F-shaped.

Means for solving the fifth problem is:
The non-contact type automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the central housing having a door that opens and closes the ticket gate passage and a door opening / closing drive unit has a dustproof structure. It is a ticket gate.

  The operation of the first problem solving means is as follows. That is, in the non-contact type automatic ticket gate, the ticket gate passage entrance main body 101 and the ticket gate passage outlet main body 102 can be divided into an upper housing 106, a central housing 107, and a base housing 108, and these are assembled. Further, since it has the structure of the ticket gate passage inlet side main body 101, the ticket gate passage outlet side main body 102, and the pipe 109, the dimensions of the upper housing 106 are about 20 cm wide, about 60 cm deep, about 45 cm high, and the central housing. The body 107 has a width of about 20 cm, a depth of about 60 cm, a height of about 35 cm, and the base casing 108 has a width of about 20 cm, a depth of about 60 cm, and a height of about 20 cm. It becomes easy to install at the ticket gate of the station.

  The operation of the second, third, and fourth problem solving means is as follows. That is, the non-contact type automatic ticket gate includes a ticket gate passage inlet-side main body 201, 301, 401 and a ticket gate passage outlet-side main body 202, 302, 402 having an upper housing 206, 306, 406 and a central housing 207, 307, 407 and base casing 208, 308, 408 can be divided into ticket gate entrance side assembled into a substantially £ (UK currency unit symbol Pound) shape, a substantially E shape, or a substantially F shape. Since the main body 201, 301, 401, the ticket gate passage exit side main body 202, 302, 402 and the pipes 209, 309, 409 are configured, further reduction in size and weight of the non-contact automatic ticket gate, maintenance, In addition to the ease of installation at the ticket gate, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of blockage and pressure felt by conventional non-contact automatic ticket gate users with respect to rectangles. In addition, since the display portion 10 has a large tilt angle and the antenna portion 11 can be rounded by using a substantially rectangular shape, a substantially E shape, or a substantially F shape, a non-contact automatic ticket gate can be used. Person becomes easy to use.

  The operation of the fifth problem solving means is as follows. That is, the ticket gate entrance side main body 101, 201, 301, 401 and the ticket gate exit side main body 102, 202, 302, 402 can be divided, and the central casings 107, 207, 307, 407 have a dustproof structure. In addition, there is no relation to the maintenance of the devices housed in the upper housings 106, 206, 306, 406 and the base housings 108, 208, 308, 408. It will not adhere to.

  As described above, the non-contact automatic ticket gate according to the present invention is divided into three parts in the ticket gate passage entrance main body and the ticket gate outlet side main body of the non-contact automatic ticket gate so that the shape is reduced in size and weight, and maintenance is easy. Easy to install in the mouth. Further, since the inclination angle of the display unit 10 is large and the shape of the antenna unit 11 is rounded, the user of the non-contact type automatic ticket gate is easy to use, and the ticket gate passage entrance side body and the ticket passage passage outlet side body are substantially similar. Since it is letter-shaped, substantially E-shaped, or substantially F-shaped, it does not feel a sense of blockage or pressure. Furthermore, since the central housings 107, 207, 307, and 407 have a dustproof structure, the door drive mechanism 12 can be maintenance-free.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 1, a ticket gate passage side main body 201, a ticket gate passage side main body 202, and a ticket gate in which an upper housing 206, a central housing 207, and a base housing 208 are formed in a substantially £ (British currency unit symbol pound) shape. An embodiment of a pipe 209 provided between a passage entrance side main body 201 and a ticket gate passage outlet side main body 202 is shown in a perspective view. This non-contact automatic ticket gate is shown as a non-contact type capable of processing a non-contact ticket (not shown) made of an IC card having a wireless communication function. Therefore, the antenna section 11 for communicating with the non-contact ticket is provided on the upper surface of the upper case 206 of the upper casing 206 of the ticket gate entrance-side main body 201, and the contents of communication with the non-contact ticket and its The display unit 10 for guiding the remaining amount information of the non-contact ticket to the user is provided at a position facing the main body 202 on the exit side of the ticket gate passage. In addition, a guide unit 13 that notifies the user of the operating state of the non-contact type automatic ticket gate is provided on the end face of the central housing 207 on the entrance side of the ticket gate.

  Although not shown, on the side surface of the upper housing 206 and the pipe 209, a human detector made of a reflective sensor is provided along the ticket gate passage at the entrance side, the central portion, and the outlet side of the ticket gate passage. In the pipe 209, a mutual cable between the ticket gate passage entrance main body 201 and the ticket gate passage outlet main body 202 is passed.

  The central housing 207 is provided with a door 3 for opening and closing the ticket gate passage. And the door 3 is driven by the door drive mechanism 12 by the command of the control part 14 which controls a non-contact-type automatic ticket gate centrally.

  The base casing 208 is provided with a control unit 14 and a power supply unit 15 that collectively control the non-contact automatic ticket gate.

  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 2 and shows a detailed view of an embodiment in which the central casings 107, 207, 307, and 407 have a dustproof structure. The inspection panel 19, the top panel 20 and the bottom panel 21 are sealed with gaskets A16, B17 and C18, respectively, and the connectors A23 and B24 attached to the top panel 20 and bottom panel 21 are also sealed with the gaskets 22, respectively. Similarly, other articles attached to the central housings 107, 207, 307, and 407 are also sealed with gaskets.

  In FIG. 5, an embodiment of the door opening / closing drive unit 12 is shown in detail. The door 3 is fixed to the drive shaft 27, and the drive shaft 27 is rotatably attached to the central housings 107, 207, 307, and 407 by a sealed bearing A28 and a sealed bearing B29. A slave pulley 30 is attached to the drive shaft 27 in the central housings 107, 207, 307, and 407, and the secondary pulley 30 is a motor with a gear head 33 fixed in the central housings 107, 207, 307, and 407. The rotation of 34 is transmitted by the main pulley 31 attached to the gear head 33 and the timing belt 32 to rotate, and the door 3 is opened and closed by the rotational power transmitted through the drive shaft 27. As the sealed bearing A28 and the sealed bearing B29, commercially available sealed bearings or rubber seal bearings are used. Further, since they are sealed by the O-ring 40, the central casings 107, 207, 307, and 407 have a dustproof structure. .

  In FIG. 2, a ticket gate passage side main body 101, a ticket gate passage outlet side main body 102, a ticket gate passage inlet side main body 101, and a ticket gate passage outlet side main body 102 formed by assembling an upper housing 106, a central housing 107 and a base housing 108. One embodiment with a pipe 109 in between is shown.

  In FIG. 3, a ticket gate passage entrance side main body 301, a ticket gate passage outlet side main body 302, a ticket gate passage inlet side main body 301, and a ticket gate passage in which an upper housing 306, a central housing 307, and a base housing 308 are formed in a substantially E shape. One embodiment with a pipe 309 provided between the outlet side bodies 302 is shown.

  In FIG. 4, a ticket gate passage entrance-side main body 401, a ticket gate passage outlet-side main body 402, a ticket gate passage inlet-side main body 401, and a ticket gate passage in which an upper housing 406, a central housing 407, and a base housing 408 are formed in a substantially F shape. One embodiment with a pipe 409 provided between the outlet side bodies 402 is shown.

  Hereinafter, installation, maintenance and operation at the station ticket gate having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. In the installation at the station ticket gate, the upper casing 206, the central casing 207, the base casing 208, and the pipe 209, which are divided and packed in a small size, are easily transported to the station. First, the side panel A38 of the upper casing 206 and the side panel B37 of the base casing 208 are removed, and the base casing 208 is installed on the floor of the station ticket gate at the entrance of the ticket gate. 207 is mounted and fixed with screws A35, and the plug B25 is connected to the connector B24. Further, the upper casing 206 is placed on the central casing 207, fixed with screws B36, the plug A26 is connected to the connector A23, and the ticket gate entrance side main body 201 is assembled. Further, the ticket gate exit side main body 202 is assembled in the same way at the exit portion of the ticket gate. Although not shown, the pipe 109 is assembled between the assembled ticket gate passage inlet side main body 201 and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body 202, and the pipe 109 is fixed with screws, and plugs at both ends of the pipe 109 are connected to the connectors. Finally, the removed side panel B37 and side panel A38 are attached.

  In the maintenance, the door drive mechanism 12 which is the only movable part has the central casing 207 sealed, so fine dust and dirt do not enter the central casing 207. However, since the door drive mechanism 12 is composed of parts that wear out, parts that have a lifetime, parts that change over time, etc., periodic inspection is required. However, since the central housing 207 can be disassembled and removed, the central housing 207 is replaced with a new product or an overhauled product when the station service is completed. The removed central casing 207 is sent to a maintenance shop for overhaul.

  In operation, a railroad user having a non-contact ticket touches the non-contact ticket on the antenna portion 11 provided on the surface of the upper casing 206 of the ticket gate entrance main body 201 installed at the entrance portion of the ticket gate. Or when it is held over the antenna, the signal is received by a receiving unit (not shown), the signal is transmitted to the control unit 14 provided in the base casing 208, and the signal processed by the control unit 14 is transmitted to the central casing 207. The door drive mechanism 12 provided is operated to open the door 3. In addition, the railway user uses the display unit 10 provided on the surface of the upper casing 206 of the ticket gate exit side main body 202 installed at the exit part of the ticket gate to communicate with the contactless ticket and the remaining amount of the contactless ticket. You can enter the station by watching the information etc. to the user.

  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment in which a non-contact automatic ticket gate according to the present invention is formed in a substantially £ (British currency unit symbol) character.   The front view of one Example which formed the non-contact-type automatic ticket gate of this invention vertically.   The front view of one Example which formed the non-contact-type automatic ticket gate of this invention in the substantially E shape.   The front view of one Example which formed the non-contact-type automatic ticket gate of this invention in the substantially F shape.   FIG. 3 is a detailed view of an embodiment of the present invention, in which the door opening / closing drive system of the non-contact automatic ticket gate of the present invention is written.   FIG. 3 is a detailed view of an embodiment in which the body casing of the non-contact automatic ticket gate of the present invention showing the AA cross section of FIG. 2 has a dustproof structure.   The left view of FIG. 2 and FIG.   The left view of FIG.   The top view of FIG. 2 and FIG.   The top view of FIG.   The perspective view of the conventional automatic ticket gate.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body, 2 housing | casing, 3 door, 4 opening part, 5 fluorescent lamp, 10 display part, 11 antenna part, 12 door drive mechanism, 13 guide part, 14 control part, 15 power supply part, 16 gasket A, 17 gasket B , 18 Gasket C, 19 Inspection panel, 20 Top panel, 21 Bottom panel, 22 Gasket, 23 Connector A, 24 Connector B, 25 Plug B, 26 Plug A, 27 Drive shaft, 28 Sealed bearing A, 29 Sealed Bearing B, 30 Sub pulley, 31 Main pulley, 32 Timing belt, 33 Gear head, 34 Motor, 35 Screw A, 36 Screw B, 37 Side panel B, 38 Side panel A, 40 O-ring,
101, 201, 301, 401 Main body on the entrance side of the ticket gate,
102, 202, 302, 402, ticket gate passage exit side body,
106, 206, 306, 406 upper housing,
107, 207, 307, 407 Central housing,
108, 208, 308, 408 Base housing,
109, 209, 309, 400 pipes,

Claims (5)

In the non-contact automatic ticket gate that touches the non-contact ticket to the antenna provided in the main body of the non-contact automatic ticket gate or holds it over the antenna,
An upper housing having a display portion and an antenna portion;
A central housing having a door for opening and closing the ticket gate and a door opening and closing drive unit;
A base housing having a controller and a power supply;
A ticket gate entrance side main body constituted by the upper casing, the central casing, and the base casing;
The ticket gate passage outlet side main body for the right and left of the ticket gate passage entrance side main body,
A pipe provided between the ticket gate passage inlet side main body and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body through the cable between the devices provided in the ticket gate passage inlet side main body and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body,
A non-contact type automatic ticket gate characterized by comprising: 2. The non-contact type automatic ticket gate according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the ticket gate passage side and the main body of the ticket gate passage side are formed in a shape of approximately £. 2. The non-contact type automatic ticket gate according to claim 1, wherein the ticket gate passage inlet side main body and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body are substantially E-shaped. The non-contact type automatic ticket gate according to claim 1, wherein the ticket gate passage entrance side main body and the ticket gate passage outlet side main body are substantially F-shaped.   The non-contact type automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the central housing having a door that opens and closes the ticket gate passage and a door opening / closing drive unit has a dustproof structure. Ticket machine.

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