JP2006127249A - Rental locker system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase convenience at a shortage of charged amount of money or shortage of money in hand and increase the utilization rate of lockers, in a rental locker system whose locker boxes can be unlocked using an IC card or coins. <P>SOLUTION: A locker door 2a is opened, a load is stored and a lock switch 2d is operated. An IC card Cd is held over a centralized control apparatus 1. The centralized control apparatus 1 reads an ID code and charge data from the IC card Cd. Even if the charged amount of money falls short of the utilization fee, the locker can be used, if a predetermined "permission fee" less than the use fee is reached, and be unlocked by deferred input of money at withdrawal. When the locker is of coin-operated type, the locker can be used with coins less than the utilization fee and be unlocked by input of coins at withdrawal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a rental locker system that is installed in, for example, a station and can use a locker box for a plurality of users.

  Conventionally, a rental locker system makes it possible to use a locker by inputting a predetermined usage fee (basic fee) as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-161147.

Moreover, what can be utilized using a prepaid card as a locker system is disclosed by Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 7-30554, for example. In this locker system, a prepaid card is inserted into a card reader when the locker is used, and the locker can be used by deducting a usage fee from the prepaid card.
JP-A-8-96249 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-30554

  However, in a case where coins (cash) are inserted and used as in JP-A-8-96249, a locker cannot be used unless a predetermined number of coins are possessed. In particular, there is a problem in terms of convenience, for example, when coins are inserted in order to use a locker, and when there is a shortage of coins on the way, it is necessary to exchange money. Further, even when a prepaid card is used as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-30554, there is a problem in terms of convenience when using the prepaid card when the charge amount of the prepaid card is reduced. For example, when the balance frequency of the prepaid card is less than the locker usage fee, the prepaid card is simply returned, and at that time, the locker cannot be used. Such a situation causes not only convenience but also a decrease in the utilization rate of the lockers.

  It is an object of the present invention to reduce inconvenience due to a shortage of charges in a rental locker system and to increase convenience when using a locker.

  The rental locker system according to claim 1 is a rental locker system that enables the use of a locker by paying a basic fee. Even when a usage fee exceeding a predetermined license fee that is less than the basic fee is paid, The locker can be used, and the locker in the use state can be unlocked when the difference between the basic charge and the use fee is paid in the use state of the locker. The payment of the fee may be by cash such as insertion of coins or by electronic cash charged in an IC card or the like.

  A loan locker system according to claim 2 is the loan locker system according to claim 1, wherein the fee can be paid by electronic cash in a portable means.

  The loan locker system according to claim 3 is the loan locker system according to claim 2, wherein when the electronic cash is equal to or higher than the basic charge, the basic charge is collected, and the electronic cash satisfies the basic charge. If not, the entire electronic cash is collected.

  According to the rental locker system of the first aspect, since the locker can be used by paying a license fee that is less than the basic fee, the convenience of using the locker is enhanced.

  According to the rental locker system of the second aspect, the same effect as that of the first aspect can be obtained, and the convenience is further enhanced in an IC card or the like in which the charged electronic cash is difficult to understand.

  According to the loan locker system of claim 3, the same effect as in claim 2 can be obtained, and even if the electronic cash charged in the portable means such as an IC card is less than the basic fee or the permission fee, Since the total amount is debited and the locker can be used, convenience when using the locker is enhanced.

  Next, an embodiment of the rental locker system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external front view of a rental locker system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In this system, a central control device 1 and a plurality of rocker boxes 2 are arranged on both sides thereof. The central control device 1 includes a printer 1a for issuing receipts and receipts, an LCD display 1b with a touch panel, a card reader 1c for receiving radio waves from the non-contact IC card Cd, and infrared rays from the mobile phone T. An infrared module 1d for receiving, a bill validator 1e for discriminating bills, and a checker 1f for discriminating coins are provided.

  On the panel surface of the centralized control device 1, there is a receipt exit 1a1 for discharging receipts and receipts from the printer 1a, an operation display unit 1b1 serving as a display window of the LCD display 1b, and an antenna for transmitting and receiving radio waves with a card reader 1c Part 1c1, infrared receiving part 1d1 for receiving infrared rays by infrared module 1d, banknote slot 1e1 for inserting banknotes into banknote discriminator 1e, coin slot 1f1 for inserting coins into checker 1f, quarantine A coin return port 1f2 and a coin return lever 1g for returning coins from the machine 1f are provided.

  Each locker box 2 includes a lock device 2b for locking and unlocking the locker door 2a based on a control signal from the central control device 1 inside the locker door 2a, a door opening / closing switch 2c for detecting the open / closed state of the locker door 2a, A lock switch 2d disposed on the hook on the side of the lock device 2b, a lock confirmation LED 2e disposed on the lock switch 2d, and a status display LED 2f disposed near the lock device 2b of the locker 2a, respectively. I have.

  FIG. 2 is a principal block diagram of the centralized control device 1. The centralized control device 1 includes a control unit 100 constituted by a microcomputer and a power source 100A. The control unit 100 includes a printer 1a, an LCD display 1b, a card reader 1c, an infrared module 1d, a bill validator 1e, and a check. The machine 1f and each lock device 2b of each locker box 2 are connected. Further, a door opening / closing switch 2c, a lock switch 2d, a lock confirmation LED 2e, and a status display LED 2f are connected to the lock device 2b via a substrate (not shown). The control unit 100 outputs print data to the printer 1a, outputs display data to the LCD display 1b, and detects an operation state. Moreover, the control unit 100 detects the input state of the data from the card reader 1c, the infrared module 1d, the bill validator 1e, and the checker 1f and the discrimination state of bills and coins. Furthermore, the control unit 100 detects the operation state of the door opening / closing switch 2c and the lock switch 2d via the lock device 2b, and controls the drive of the lock confirmation LED 2e and the state display LED 2f. And the control unit 100 controls a rocker system based on the below-mentioned control program.

  FIG. 3 is a principal block diagram conceptually showing a communication system when the mobile phone T and the non-contact IC card Ca of the first embodiment are used. A communication application is downloaded to the mobile phone T from a predetermined download WEB server 200 in advance. When this application is downloaded, a unique ID code is set for the mobile phone T. Then, the cellular phone T performs infrared communication with the central control device 1 by this application. Further, the non-contact IC card Ca is activated by receiving a specific radio wave from the card reader 1c of the control unit 100, and transmits a pre-stored ID code.

  In this embodiment, the first to third modes having different operation modes can be selected by operating the operation display unit 1b1. In the first mode, locking by cash-in and issuing a password are performed, and unlocking by the password is performed. In the second mode, locking and unlocking are performed using the non-contact IC card Ca and its ID code. In the third mode, the mobile phone T and its ID code are used for locking and unlocking.

  Hereinafter, the operation method and the operation of the apparatus in each mode will be described. When the locker box 2 is in an empty state (non-use state), the lock device 2b is unlocked and the status display LED 2f is lit in green. The initial screen of the operation display unit 1b1 displays “deposit”, “removal”, etc., and the user operates the touch panel of the operation display unit 1b1 to select a desired process. When “deposit” is selected and the luggage is stored in the empty locker box 2 and the locker door 2a is closed, the lock confirmation LED 2e blinks in orange, and the lock switch 2d is pressed. Thereby, the locking device 2b is temporarily locked. At this time, if the user is not otherwise operating, the locking confirmation LED 2e is turned off and the status display LED 2f is flashed in red. The operation display unit 1b1 displays a guidance to select a mode by displaying "PIN code", "IC card", and "mobile phone". Therefore, the mode is operated by operating the touch panel of the operation display unit 1b1. Select.

  First mode (password): The user selects “deposit”, presses the load and lock switch 2d, and selects “password”. As a result, a display for guiding the user to input the usage fee (amount) and the usage fee on the operation display unit 1b1 is performed. When a coin (for example, a 100 yen coin) is inserted from the coin insertion slot 1f1 or a bill is inserted from the banknote insertion slot 1e1, the lock device 2b is locked, the status display LED 2f changes to red lighting, and a receipt and a receipt are issued. Is done. For example, a 6-digit password for unlocking is printed on the receipt. When coins are inserted in this first mode, the locker can be used when a license fee less than the usage fee is inserted, and the difference between the usage fee and the license fee is inserted and unlocked at the time of removal. be able to. The payment of the difference at the time of taking out is called “postpay”. Needless to say, the locker can be used even if the usage fee is fully charged. For example, when the usage fee is 300 yen and the permission fee is 100 yen, it can be used with one hundred-yen coin.

  When performing the unlocking operation, “Eject” is selected on the initial screen of the operation display unit 1b1, and “PIN” is selected on the next screen. When the personal identification number is input from the operation display unit 1b1, if it is not “postpay”, the lock device 2b is unlocked within a predetermined usage time, and the status display LED 2f blinks red. If an additional fee has been generated due to overtime or “postpay”, a password is entered and then a display for guiding the additional fee is displayed on the operation display unit 1b1. When an additional fee is inserted from the coin slot 1f1 or the banknote slot 1e1, a receipt and a receipt are issued by the printer 1a, the lock device 2b is unlocked, and the status display LED 2f flashes red. . Thereafter, when the luggage is taken out and the locker door 2a is closed in the same manner as described above, the status display LED 2f changes to green.

  Second mode (IC card): In this second mode, as in the first mode, the user selects “deposit”, pushes the load and lock switch 2d, and selects “IC card”. As a result, a display prompting the user to hold the IC card Ca over the antenna unit 1c1 of the centralized control device 1 is displayed on the operation display unit 1b1. Therefore, when the user holds the non-contact IC card Ca over the antenna unit 1c1 of the central control device 1, the ID code and charge data of the non-contact IC card Ca are read on the central control device 1 side. If the amount of charge data is equal to or higher than the usage fee, the usage fee is deducted from the charge data, the charge data is rewritten, and the lock device 2b is locked. The status display LED 2f changes to red lighting similarly to the above, and displays the usage status. In addition, a receipt is issued when locked.

  On the other hand, if the amount of charge data is less than the usage fee, the shortage amount will be displayed, and a guide will be given to select whether to pay the shortage immediately by cashing in or to postpay when paying at the time of unlocking Is done. When “postpay” is selected, the charge data is rewritten by deducting the deductible amount from the charge data, and the lock device 2b is locked. The status display LED 2f changes to red lighting similarly to the above, and displays the usage status. In addition, a receipt is issued when locked. When the case of paying immediately by cash insertion is selected, the cash operation display unit 1b1 is displayed to guide the user to insert the insufficient fee. When the fee is inserted from the coin insertion slot 1f1 or the bill insertion slot 1e1, the lock device 2b is locked. Then, the status display LED 2f changes to red lighting, and a receipt and a receipt are issued.

  When performing the unlocking operation, “Eject” is selected on the initial screen of the operation display unit 1b1, and “IC card” is selected on the next screen. Then, when the non-contact IC card Ca is held over the antenna unit 1c1, the ID code and the charge data are read by the central control device 1 as described above, and if it is not “postpay”, the lock device 2b The state display LED 2f flashes red after being unlocked. When an additional fee is generated due to overtime or “postpay”, after the ID code is read, a display for guiding the additional fee payment is displayed on the operation display unit 1b1. When an additional fee is charged, a receipt and a receipt are issued, the lock device 2b is unlocked, and the status display LED 2f blinks red. Then, when the locker door 2a is opened, the luggage is taken out, and the locker door 2a is closed, the status display LED 2f changes to green lighting and an empty state is displayed.

  Third mode (mobile phone): The user selects “deposit”, presses the load and lock switch 2d, and selects “mobile phone”. As a result, a display prompting the user to activate the application (locker using application) on the mobile phone T and select “Communication with locker” is displayed on the operation display unit 1b1. Therefore, when communication is performed by holding the mobile phone T over the infrared receiver 1d1 of the central control device 1, various information such as the ID code, charge data, and telephone number of the mobile phone T is read on the central control device 1 side. If the amount of charge data is equal to or higher than the usage fee, the usage fee is deducted from the charge data, the charge data is rewritten, and the lock device 2b is locked. The status display LED 2f changes to red lighting similarly to the above, and displays the usage status. In addition, a receipt is issued when locked.

  On the other hand, if the amount of charge data is less than the usage fee, the shortage amount will be displayed, and a guide will be given to select whether to pay the shortage immediately by cashing in or to postpay when paying at the time of unlocking Is done. When “postpay” is selected, the charge data is rewritten by deducting the deductible amount from the charge data, and the lock device 2b is locked. The status display LED 2f changes to red lighting similarly to the above, and displays the usage status. In addition, a receipt is issued when locked. When the case of paying immediately by cash input is selected, processing by charge input is performed as in the second mode.

  When performing the unlocking operation, “Eject” is selected on the initial screen of the operation display unit 1b1, and “Mobile phone” is selected on the next screen. When the mobile phone T communicates over the infrared receiver 1d1, the central control device 1 reads various information such as an ID code, charge data, and telephone number, and if it is not “postpay”, a predetermined usage time If it is within, the lock device 2b is unlocked and the status display LED 2f blinks red. When an additional fee is generated due to overtime or “postpay”, after the ID code is read, a display for guiding the additional fee payment is displayed on the operation display unit 1b1. When an additional fee is charged, a receipt and a receipt are issued, the lock device 2b is unlocked, and the status display LED 2f blinks red. Thereafter, when the luggage is taken out and the locker door 2a is closed in the same manner as described above, the status display LED 2f changes to green.

  In each mode, the locker box 2 to be locked / unlocked corresponds to the personal identification number (first mode), the ID code of the non-contact IC card Ca (second mode), and the ID code of the mobile phone T. The unlocking number (third mode) is associated with each other, and at the time of unlocking operation, the central control device 1 confirms the code number, ID code, and unlocking number, and the authenticated code The target locker box 2 corresponding to the number, ID code or unlock number is specified and unlocked.

  FIG. 4 is a main part flowchart of a control program depositing process in the control unit 10 of the centralized control apparatus 1, and FIG. 5 is a main part flowchart of the control program taking out process. The operation will be described with reference to the flowchart. The process of FIG. 4 is a subroutine started when “deposit” is selected in the main process (not shown), and the process of FIG. 5 is a subroutine started when “takeout” is selected in the main process. These flowcharts mainly show processing in the second mode (IC card). The processing corresponding to the insertion of coins in the first mode is the same as that in the second embodiment described later except for the processing for issuing a personal identification number with a receipt, and the processing of the mobile phone in the third mode is IC Since it is substantially the same as the card processing, the following description will mainly describe the second mode.

  In the depositing process of FIG. 4, it is monitored in step S1 and step S2 that the lock switch 2d is turned on, and when a predetermined time has passed without being turned on, the process returns from step S2 to the main routine. When the locking switch 2d is turned on, the locking device 2b is temporarily locked in step S3, and in step S4, it is determined which mode of the first to third modes is selected in the operation display unit 1b1. If the first mode is selected, the personal identification number processing (first mode processing) is performed in step S5. If the second mode is selected, the usage fee is displayed in step S6 and the process proceeds to step S8. If the third mode is selected, mobile phone processing (third mode processing) is performed in step S7.

  Note that in the processing of the personal identification number in step S5, the usage fee is displayed, whether or not the usage fee has been entered, if it is entered, the lock device 2b is locked, the status display LED 2f is turned on, and the receipt and receipt printed with the personal identification number. Issuance process. Further, in the processing of the mobile phone in step S7, the ID code, the charge data, and the telephone number are read from the mobile phone T, the usage fee is displayed, the usage fee is determined in the same manner as described above, the locking device 2b is locked, the state Processing such as turning on the display LED 2f and issuing receipts and receipts is performed. Further, also in steps S5 and S7, processing corresponding to the “postpay” is performed.

  When the usage fee is displayed in the second mode, in step S8, data is read from the IC card Ca, the ID code and charge data information of the IC card Ca is read, the ID code is confirmed, and the charge data is confirmed. Next, in step S9, it is determined whether or not the amount of charge data (charge amount) is equal to or greater than the usage fee. If the charge amount is equal to or higher than the usage fee (including the same amount), the usage fee is deducted from the charge data (rewrite the IC card charge data) in step S10, a receipt is issued, and the lock device 2b is locked in step S22. And return to the main routine.

  If the charge amount is not equal to or greater than the usage fee in step S9, it is determined in step S11 whether the charge amount is equal to or greater than the permitted fee. If it is not equal to or higher than the permitted fee, a deficient amount and a request to input (pay) the fee are displayed in step S12. If the amount is entered, the process proceeds to step S15. Although not shown in the flowchart, when a change is generated for the input fee, a payout process is also performed.

  If the charge amount is equal to or greater than the permitted fee in step S11, the process proceeds to step S13 to display the insufficient amount for the usage fee and to prompt the user to select whether to pay the insufficient fee immediately or “postpay”. . In step S14, the timer is started, and in step S15 and step S16, the selection instruction is monitored. If there is no selection instruction and a predetermined time elapses, the process returns from step S16 to the main routine.

  If there is a selection instruction, it is determined whether or not “postpay” is selected in step S17. If “postpay” is selected, the process proceeds to step S21, and if the process of paying immediately is selected, the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, a timer is started, and the full charge is monitored in steps S19 and S20. When a predetermined time elapses without full charge, the process returns from step S20 to the main routine. When the full fee is charged within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S21. Although not shown in the flowchart, when a change is generated for the input fee, a payout process is also performed. In step S21, the authorization fee is deducted from the charge data, the insufficient amount is stored in the memory of the control unit, and a receipt is issued. In step S22, the locking device 2b is finally locked and the process returns to the main routine.

  In the extraction process of FIG. 5, in step S31, it is determined which of the first to third modes is selected in the operation display unit 1b1. If the first mode is selected, the personal identification number is processed in step S32 (first mode processing). If the second mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S33. If the third mode is selected, mobile phone processing (third mode processing) is performed in step S34.

  In the password processing in step S32, the locker number and password input screen is displayed, the locker number and password are entered and confirmed, and the password is confirmed to correspond to the entered locker number. Then, processing such as unlocking of the locking device 2b and lighting of the status display LED 2f is performed. Further, in the processing of the mobile phone in step S34, reading of the ID code from the non-contact IC card Ca, confirmation of the ID code, unlocking of the lock device 2b of the locker corresponding to the ID code, lighting of the status display LED 2f, etc. Process. Further, also in steps S32 and S34, processing corresponding to the “postpay” is performed.

  When the second mode is selected, in step S33, data is read from the IC card Ca, the ID code and charge data information of the IC card Ca is read, the ID code is confirmed, and the charge data is confirmed. Next, in step S35, it is determined whether or not an excess charge has occurred. If not, it is determined in step S36 whether the state is "postpay", and if it is not "postpay", the ID code is handled in step S44. The locker 2b of the locker to be unlocked is restored to the main routine.

  In step S36, it is determined whether the state is "postpay". If not, the locker locking device 2b corresponding to the ID code is unlocked and the process returns to the main routine. If it is in the “post-payment” state, a post-payment charge is displayed in step S37, a display for requesting input (payment) is made, and a timer is started in step S41. Then, in step S42 and step S43, it is monitored whether a full fee is charged, and when a predetermined time elapses without the full fee being charged, the process returns from step S43 to the main routine. When the full fee is charged within the predetermined time, the locker locking device 2b corresponding to the ID code is unlocked in step S44 and the process returns to the main routine.

  If an excess charge has occurred in step S35, it is determined in step S38 whether it is in a “post-payment” state. If it is not in a “post-payment” state, the excess charge is displayed in step S39 and a charge is input (payment) The requested display is performed, and the process proceeds to step S41. If the full amount is not inserted within the predetermined time, the process returns to the main routine as is, and if the full amount is inserted within the predetermined time, the locker 2b of the locker corresponding to the ID code is unlocked at step S44. To return to the main routine. If it is in the “post-payment” state in step S35, a charge obtained by adding the excess charge and the post-payment charge is displayed in step S40, a display for requesting to input (pay) the charge is performed, and the process proceeds to step S41. If the full amount is not inserted within the predetermined time, the process returns to the main routine as is, and if the full amount is inserted within the predetermined time, the locker 2b of the locker corresponding to the ID code is unlocked at step S44. To return to the main routine.

  With the above processing, even if the amount of electronic cash charged in the IC card is not known, the locker can be used as long as it is equal to the “permission fee”. Since the IC card charge fee is usually not conscious of the user, there is a high possibility that it can be used even if there is no usage fee, and the convenience is improved and the use of lockers is increased. The rate is also improved.

  In the first embodiment described above, if the charge amount is not equal to or greater than the permitted fee in step S11, the locker can be used by inputting the permitted fee. However, if the charge amount is less than the permitted fee, The full amount may be collected and the process may proceed to step S22 so that the locker can be used. In this case, the locker is unlocked when a fee of the difference between the basic fee and the collected total amount is paid in the extraction process.

  FIG. 6 is a front view of the lock device used in the rental locker system of the second embodiment. In the figure, a front panel 21 has an LCD 20 as a display window for displaying a basic charge, a coin insertion slot 22 into which a locker user inserts coins before use, and a customer lock (cylinder) having a key insertion slot 24. And a control device 10 for controlling whether or not coins can be inserted and whether or not the key 25 can be operated. When the coin locker device is not used, the key 25 is inserted into the key insertion slot 24 as shown in the figure.

  FIG. 7 is a longitudinal side view of the locking device portion, FIG. 8 is a longitudinal rear view showing the unlocked state, and FIG. 9 is a longitudinal rear view showing the locked state. In the figure, the lock device includes a photo interrupter 30 that detects whether or not a coin C has been inserted, and a retractable core 41 that is a drive means for enabling the rotation of the key 25 and not allowing the coin C to be inserted. A solenoid 40 including: a locking / unlocking detection switch 70 that detects locking and unlocking; and a key insertion / removal detection switch 80 that detects an insertion state and an extraction state of the key 25.

  The photo interrupter 30 includes an LED (light emitting diode) and a phototransistor sandwiching a passage through which coins pass. The LED emits light when energized, and the phototransistor detects that the light is blocked by the passing coins. And this detection signal is input into a control part, and the number of coins is counted in this control part.

  The solenoid 40 receives the signal from the control unit 10 and holds the two stable positions, and locks the customer lock 23 so that it cannot be rotated (the solenoid core is moved upward, and the portion related to the upward movement position). Is in a state where the lock is released so that the customer lock 23 can be rotated (the solenoid core lowering position, and the portion related to the lowering movement position is indicated by a chain line). .

  Due to the upward movement of the core portion 41 of the solenoid 40, the interlocking lever 44 engaged with the arm member 42 attached to the distal end portion of the core portion 41 via the pin 43 rotates counterclockwise about the shaft 45. Then, the tip pin 46 is lowered (see FIG. 8). As the pin 46 is lowered, the lever 50 that is urged counterclockwise (in FIGS. 8 and 6) around the shaft 48 by the spring 47 and engages with the pin 49 becomes free, and is integrated with the customer lock 23. It engages with a pin 49 fixed to the rotating lever 51 (this state is shown in FIG. 8).

  The pin 49 is configured to move between the unlocked position at the left end and the locked position at the right end within the arcuate hole 52. As described above, the lever 50 is engaged with the pin 49. In this case, the locking rotation of the customer lock 23 at the unlocking position (left end position) is restricted (see FIG. 8). Since the lever 53 has a pin 53 at its upper end engaged with a notch 55 in the locking plate 54, the locking plate 54 protrudes sideways in the locked state as shown in FIG. The locker door is held closed by engaging with the door.

  Further, the upward movement of the core portion 41 of the solenoid 40 causes the arm member 56 fixed to the interlocking lever 44 to rotate about the shaft 45 in the counterclockwise direction. By the rotation of the arm member 56, the substantially L-shaped arm member 58 engaged with the pin 57 at the tip of the arm member 56 is rotated around the shaft 59 in the clockwise direction. As the L-shaped arm member 58 rotates, the coin insertion prevention lever 60 facing the tip of the L-shaped arm member 58 can be rotated around the shaft 61. Since the coin insertion preventing lever 60 is urged counterclockwise by the winding spring 62, when the coin C is inserted from the coin insertion slot 22 against this urging force, the coin insertion preventing lever 60 is It can be rotated clockwise. Therefore, the coin C can be inserted. As described above, the upward movement of the core portion 41 of the solenoid 40 can be performed in conjunction with the restriction of the lock rotation of the customer lock 23 and the state where the coin C can be inserted.

  In addition, the downward movement of the core portion 41 of the solenoid 40 causes the interlocking lever 44 engaged with the arm member 42 attached to the tip of the core portion 41 to rotate clockwise about the shaft 45, and the tip pin 46 rises. As the pin 46 moves up, the pin 46 engages with a lever 50 that is biased counterclockwise around the axis by the spring 47, and the lever 50 is rotated clockwise to expose the arcuate hole 52. To do. In this manner, the unlocking rotation of the customer lock 23 at the locking position is possible (see FIG. 9).

  Further, the arm member 56 fixed to the interlocking lever 44 is rotated around the shaft 45 in the clockwise direction by the downward movement of the core portion 41 of the solenoid 40. By the rotation of the arm member 56, the substantially L-shaped arm member 58 engaged with the pin 57 at the tip of the arm member 56 rotates counterclockwise around the shaft 59. The rotation of the L-shaped arm member 58 causes the end of the coin insertion blocking lever 60 to face the tip of the L-shaped arm member 58, and the rotation of the coin insertion blocking lever 60 about the axis 61 is restricted. Accordingly, the coin C cannot be inserted.

  The locking / unlocking detection switch 70 is composed of a micro switch. The locking / unlocking detection switch 70 opens and closes contacts when the pin 49 is rotated in the arcuate hole 52 to detect the locked state and the unlocked state. To do. The key insertion / removal detection switch 80 is also composed of a micro switch. The key insertion / removal detection switch 80 protrudes in response to insertion of the key 25 and moves in the immersion direction in response to removal of the key 25. Opening and closing is performed to detect whether or not the key 25 is inserted.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram according to the second embodiment. The control means 10 is constituted by a microcomputer including a RAM, a ROM, an I / O port, etc. (not shown), and controls each part based on a control program stored in the ROM as will be described later. The LCD 20, the photo interrupter 30, the solenoid 40, the locking / unlocking detection switch 70, the key insertion / removal detection switch 80 and the clock 90 are connected to the I / O port of the control means 10.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a control flow of the microcomputer of the control means 10, and the operation will be described with reference to FIG. When the power is turned on, the processing of FIG. 11 is started, the basic charge is displayed on the LCD 20 in step S51, and it is monitored that coins are inserted in step S52. When a coin is inserted, the charge is subtracted and displayed in step S53, and it is determined in step S54 whether or not the charge of the inserted coin has become a permitted charge. If the allowed fee is not reached, the process proceeds to step S52. If the permitted fee is reached in step S54, it is determined in step S55 whether there is an insufficient amount in the coin to be charged. If there is no insufficient amount, the process proceeds to step S57. If there is an amount, the shortage amount is stored in the control memory (microcomputer RAM) in step S56, and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, the solenoid 40 is driven to allow the customer lock 23 to rotate, and the process proceeds to step S58. This shortage fee is the following fee. For example, in this rental locker system, if the usage fee is set to “300 yen” and the permission fee is set to “100” yen, the insufficient fee is “200” yen. In addition, if the usage fee is set to “100 yen” and the permission fee is set to “100” yen, the insufficient fee is “0” yen (no insufficient fee). Thus, the above process is a process corresponding to the setting of the apparatus.

  Next, in step S58, the lock / unlock detection switch 70 monitors whether the customer lock 23 is rotated and locked, and when locked, the clock 90 is reset in step S59 to start timing, and in step S60. Proceed to In step S60, it is determined by the lock / unlock detection switch 70 whether the customer lock 23 has been rotated and unlocked. If unlocked, the process proceeds to step S58, and if not unlocked, "time counting permission" is set in step S61. It is determined whether or not.

  If it is not “permitted for timekeeping”, the timekeeping of the clock 90 is stopped in step S62, and the process proceeds to step S64. And the process proceeds to step S64. This time measurement process is a process for continuing the time measurement of the clock 90. In step S64, it is determined whether or not the usage time has exceeded the predetermined basic time. If it has not exceeded, the process proceeds to step S66. If it has exceeded, the excess charge and the shortage charge at the start of use are added in step S65. Is displayed on the LCD 20, and the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S66, it is determined whether or not the key 25 is inserted into the customer lock 23 by the detection switch 80. If the key 25 is not inserted, the process returns to step S39, and if it is inserted, the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. That is, while the user keeps the baggage, the processing from step S39 to step S44 is repeated. When it is not “”, the timing of the usage time is interrupted.

  Step S67 and subsequent steps in FIG. 12 are processing when the key 25 is inserted into the customer lock 23, and it is determined whether or not a postpaid fee due to an excess fee and a shortage fee has occurred. If no postpaid fee has been generated, the process proceeds to step S68. If a postpaid fee has been generated, the process proceeds to step S71. In step S68, it is determined whether or not the key 25 has been removed from the customer lock 23. If not removed, the process proceeds to step S69. If removed, the process returns to step S66 in FIG. In step S69, it is determined by the lock / unlock detection switch 70 whether the customer lock 23 has been rotated and unlocked. If not unlocked, the process proceeds to step S68. If unlocked, the solenoid 40 is driven in step S70 to drive the customer lock. 23 is prohibited and the process returns to step S51 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if a postpaid fee has been generated in step S67, the solenoid 40 is driven in step S71 to prohibit the rotation of the customer lock 23 and the process proceeds to step S72. In step S72, the key 25 is removed from the customer lock 23. If not removed, the process proceeds to step S74. If removed, the solenoid 40 is driven in step S73 to allow the customer lock 23 to rotate, and the process returns to step S66 in FIG. In step S74, it is determined whether or not a coin is inserted. If it is not inserted, the process returns to step S72. If a coin is inserted, the charge is subtracted and displayed in step S75, and the result of the subtraction is “0 yen” in step S76. Is determined.

  If it is not “0 yen”, the process proceeds to step S72. If it is “0 yen”, the solenoid 40 is driven to permit rotation of the customer lock 23 in step S77, and the process proceeds to step S78. In step S78, it is monitored by the lock / unlock detection switch 70 whether the customer lock 23 is rotated and unlocked. If unlocked, the solenoid 40 is driven in step S79 to prohibit the rotation of the customer lock 23 and FIG. Return to step S51.

  By the above processing, for example, if the usage fee is set at “300” yen and the permission fee is set at “100” yen, the locker can be used simply by inserting 100 yen, and the shortage is settled when the package is taken out. Can unlock the locker. That is, even when there are few coins, the convenience is improved and the utilization rate of the locker is also improved.

It is an external appearance front view of the rental locker system of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a principal part block diagram of the centralized control apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is a principal part block diagram which shows notionally the communication system in the case of using the mobile telephone and contactless IC card of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the deposit process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the extraction process in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the lock device used for the rental locker system of a 2nd embodiment. It is a vertical side view of the locking device part in 2nd Embodiment. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional rear view which shows the unlocking state in 2nd Embodiment. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional rear view which shows the locking state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram in 2nd Embodiment. It is a part of flowchart of the process in 2nd Embodiment. It is another part of the flowchart of the process in 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Centralized control apparatus 2 Rocker box 100 Control unit 1b1 Operation display part 1c1 Antenna part 1d1 Infrared receiving part 2b Locking device Ca Non-contact IC card T Mobile phone

Claims (3)

In the rental locker system that enables the use of lockers by paying the basic fee,
The locker can be used even when a usage fee not less than the basic fee is paid, and the fee is the difference between the basic fee and the usage fee exceeding the license fee. A rental locker system, wherein the locker in the use state can be unlocked when the payment is made.   The rental locker system according to claim 1, wherein the fee can be paid by electronic cash charged in a portable means.   The said electronic cash is collected when the said electronic cash is more than the said basic charge, and when the said electronic cash is less than the said basic charge, the said electronic cash whole amount is collected. Rental locker system.

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