JP2010106508A - Management system for keys, and storage locker for use in the system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a management system for keys, and a storage locker for the management system allowing the keys to be quickly and accurately put in and out when handling a large number of keys at a time. <P>SOLUTION: The system for managing a plurality of keys used by a plurality of employees includes a plurality of keys 11 recording information for individual discrimination; the storage locker 12 storing the plurality of keys and having a mechanism 22 for conveying the specific keys into put-in/out positions, and an opening/closing means 38 allowing the keys to be put in and out; an identity recognizing means 13 recording information for identifying a key user; and a control device 50 reading the information recorded in the identity recognizing means, collating the information with information generated by specifying the keys, to determine whether to meet predetermined conditions in order to specify the stored keys, and opening the opening/closing means 38 in the case of meeting the predetermined conditions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a system for managing a plurality of keys used by a plurality of personnel, and a storage for use in the system.

  Taking a bus company as an example, for example, management of a key for starting a bus has been performed using a key hanging plate installed on a wall surface or the like at a sales office of the bus company. In other words, it is a method of hanging on the key plate hook at the end of operation and storing it, and taking it out at the start of operation, but the staff member finds the vehicle number of the 4-digit number plate at the start of operation and hands it to the crew in charge of driving However, it was very busy because it concentrated at one time, and it was a difficult task when the number of vehicles exceeding 100 cars at one sales office. In addition, it is very troublesome to record which crew member took the key of which vehicle number. If the key board is installed on the wall of the office, anyone can enter and take it out. The situation was not preferable for safety measures. As long as this situation continues, it is necessary to secure multiple staff members who perform key management and good management skills, but it is still necessary to make mistakes such as passing or not handing over, or overlooking alcoholism. Can not be avoided. Such a thing is not so favorable for the crew and the management of the vehicle.

  On the other hand, the key storage technology includes, for example, a valuable management device disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-326370 or a key box for the purpose of taking out and storing a key while grasping the storage status. There is an invention such as a key management method and a key storage device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-39941 for the purpose of notifying a supervisor when a key to be returned is forgotten or stolen. These are for the purpose of managing keys, that is, keys, but there is no suggestion about how to handle the above-mentioned concentrated work. As for vehicles, an invention related to a vehicle theft monitoring system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-176212 is disclosed. However, this cannot be said to be effective as a measure for work concentrated at one time.

JP-A-8-326370 JP 2007-39941 A JP 2008-176212 A

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above points, and the problem is that, for example, when it is necessary to handle a large number of keys at a time, such as in a bus or taxi office, or a large number of valuable items. Key management system that makes it possible to quickly and accurately insert and remove keys when handling keys used for items that require special management, such as fireworks, dangerous goods, firearms, etc. Is to provide a vault. In addition, the present invention solves the above-described problems, thereby enabling management of a crew member in charge of driving or a user of a key handling valuables and a vehicle handled by the key. Objective.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention relates to a system for managing a plurality of keys used by a plurality of personnel, a plurality of keys having information recorded for individual identification of the keys, and the like. , A storage room with a function for storing a plurality of keys and transporting specific keys to the entry / exit position in response to a call signal, and an opening / closing means for allowing the keys to be taken in and out, and personnel who use the keys A personal identification means in which information for identifying the personal information is recorded, and the information stored in the storage for reading the information recorded in the personal recognition means and designating keys stored in the storage. In addition, the information generated by designating the keys and the like is collated to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when it satisfies the condition, a control device that opens the opening / closing means is provided. .

  In the apparatus of the present invention, personal identification means in which information for identifying a person who uses the keys is recorded is used. As a person identification means, a technology belonging to non-contact near field communication means generally known as RFID is applied, and near field communication means including a non-contact IC card and a magnetic card can be used. is there. Also, a personal identification system such as a fingerprint collation means can be used. It is desirable to use a type capable of data writing (recording) in the system for recording the test result described later as the person recognition means. Here, non-contact means a technique that can give a predetermined action to an object without being connected by, for example, a connector, and is an idea similar to proximity in a proximity sensor or the like.

  In the above-described configuration, keys that are integrally provided with discrimination means capable of recording information for individual discrimination are used. As a determination means for this purpose, what is commonly called an IC tag can be used, and the IC tag is also a technology belonging to the RFID. There are two types of IC tags: a passive tag that does not require a battery and an active tag that can take a long communication distance. Both types are applicable to the present invention.

  In the apparatus of the present invention, sub-information necessary for determining whether or not keys can be used can be obtained, and a check device can be connected to the control device for use in the control device. A person who is in charge of driving a bus or the like is required to have a rule that the person must not drink alcohol within 12 hours before the crew. Therefore, this check device can be used for such an application as to check whether or not such a rule is observed by an alcohol testing device. Therefore, the check device is connected to a computer constituting the control device as an external device. However, it is also possible to record the test result in the person recognition means and use it as information given to the control means through the person recognition means.

  The storage for use in the key management system described above has a detachable holding part for holding a plurality of keys used by a plurality of personnel, and the held keys are in a fixed path. A key holding holder having a transport mechanism for transporting along the key, and an opening / closing port for opening / closing the key, and having an opening / closing port for opening / closing the key. A sealed storage case that can communicate with the outside, and an antenna that is held and transported by a transporting and holding body for keys, and is arranged to discriminate keys that are approaching the vicinity of the entrance / exit of the storage case, A sensor arranged to stop the keys held and transported by the key transport holding body at the entrance and exit, and an input means for designating the keys stored in the storage And reading the information recorded in the personal identification means, collating the information generated by designating the keys to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and if so, a signal for opening the opening / closing means Use a vault configured with a controller to transmit.

  The transport holder has a holding portion for holding, for example, several dozens of keys, and allows the held keys to be quickly transported to and taken out from the inlet / outlet. In order to quickly move the vacant holding unit to the take-out port and hold the keys in the holding unit, a transport mechanism for transporting along a fixed path is provided. Examples of the transport mechanism include a chain sprocket mechanism or a rotary disk device provided such that keys orbit around a fixed path.

  The storage case is preferably provided with an opening / closing means for opening / closing the entrance / exit and having a sealed structure that can be communicated to the outside only by the entrance / exit. Since it is a sealed storage, it fulfills the function of a safe for storing keys, which is the most preferable for safety measures.

  In addition, it comprises a case main body with a built-in transport holding body for holding a certain number of keys, and a storage base frame into which the case main body is fitted, and is provided with an access port and a handle having an opening / closing means on the front surface of the case main body, It is desirable to provide a structure in which a case main body is fitted into the storage cabinet base frame and provided in a pull-out manner, and the case main body is fitted into the storage cabinet base frame to form a sealed structure. In the case where the storage case is configured by the case main body alone, the case main body itself can be configured as a storage case that can be sealed. Even if the storage case is of a type that is handled by itself, it should have a sealed structure. However, in order to manage a large amount of keys, a plurality of storage cases can be provided in a storage base frame. It is desirable for management. If a configuration in which one case main body is increased or decreased as one unit according to the number of keys is provided, a configuration in which the case main body is increased or decreased as a unit can be provided. For example, if one case body that holds 50 keys is one unit, the number of keys exceeding 50 and up to 100 is managed in a storage unit for 2 units, and up to 150 is 3 units. Manage and even increase or decrease the number of units as well.

  The present invention is configured and operates as described above. The information recorded in the person recognition means is read and collated with information generated by designating the keys to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Keys can be taken out when judging and satisfying, so if you need to handle a large number of keys at a time, such as in a bus or taxi office, or a lot of valuables or In the case of handling keys used for articles that require special management such as dangerous goods or firearms, there is an effect that the keys can be taken in and out quickly and accurately. In addition, according to the present invention, personnel using keys such as a crew member in charge of driving or a user of keys handling valuables, etc. operate the management system and the storage. It is no longer necessary to have multiple staff members who perform key management. In addition, according to the present invention, conditions necessary for the personnel who use the keys can be checked and used as auxiliary information. For example, drunk driving can be prevented and a safer environment can be established. Can contribute.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to embodiments. A key management system 10 according to the present invention is a system for managing a plurality of keys 11 used by a plurality of personnel, and includes a plurality of information in which information for individual identification of keys is recorded. A key 12 and a storage 12 having a function of storing a plurality of keys 11 and transporting a specific key 11 to a loading / unloading position in response to a call signal and an opening / closing means for enabling the loading / unloading of the keys 11. And personal identification means 13 in which information for identifying a person who uses the keys 11 is recorded, and information recorded in the personal identification means is read and the keys 11 stored in the storage are designated. Provided with a control device 14 for checking whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied by collating the information and the information generated by designating the keys 11 and opening the opening / closing means if the condition is satisfied. Has been.

  As the keys 11, those having an IC tag 15 integrally are used. In the IC tag 15, an information chip in which information for individual discrimination of the keys themselves is recorded is embedded as the discrimination means 16. What is commonly called an IC tag is used as the discriminating means 16, and a passive type tag that does not require a battery used for this type of IC tag and an active tag that can take a long communication distance, In the case of illustration, a passive type is used. In addition, there are an electromagnetic wave induction method and a radio wave method as communication methods, but the electromagnetic wave induction method is used. Types and methods other than those shown individually can be used, but for the keys 11, for example, the vehicle number of the bus, the time of removal from the storage, the time of storage, the date of fuel supply, the date of maintenance, etc. are recorded. And it must be rewritable.

  The person recognition means 13 uses information that records information for identifying a person who uses the keys 11. The ID card having the information chip 17 formed by applying the technology belonging to the non-contact short-distance communication means generally known as RFID as well as the IC tag 15 used for the keys 11 as the personal identification means 13. Is used. Also, a person recognition system such as a fingerprint collation unit can be used as the person recognition unit 13. The personal identification means 13 shown in the figure records personal information such as a user's unique ID number, name, date of birth, expiration date such as a driver's license, and is necessary for determining whether or not the keys 11 can be used. The sub information by the check device 18 is obtained, and the sub information is transmitted to a control device to be described later. The check device 18 in the illustrated example is an alcohol testing device. It is also possible to record the inspection result on the ID card by using a type capable of writing (recording) data as the person recognition means 13 and building a program corresponding to the system.

  The storage 12 includes a detachable holding portion 21 that holds a plurality of keys 11 used by a plurality of personnel, and includes a transport mechanism 22 that transports the held keys 11 along a fixed path. In addition, a key carrier holder 20 is provided (see FIGS. 2 to 5). In the example shown in the drawing, the holding portion 21 is formed as a hook for hooking the keys 11 in a locking hole 15 a opened in the IC tag 15, and a hook shaft is attached to the chain 23 of the transport mechanism. Therefore, the transport mechanism 22 is composed of a chain 23 and sprockets 25 and 25 'arranged at the four corners of a rectangular substrate 24 to hang the chain 23, and a narrow range can be obtained by attaching holding portions 21 to the entire circumference of the chain at regular intervals. In addition, a large number of keys 11 can be collectively stored.

  The transport mechanism 22 is attached to a substrate 24 disposed laterally, and support pieces 26 are provided on the long side and the outlet side in order to withstand the load of the keys 11 and suppress the bending of the chain. In addition, a chain tension tension mechanism 27 is provided on the side opposite to the takeout port side. The chain tension tension mechanism 27 includes a pressurizing wheel 27a that pressurizes the chain 23 outward, a mounting frame 27b of the pressurizing wheel 27a, a long hole 27c provided in the inner and outer directions of the mounting frame 27b, and a mounting frame 27b in the range of the long hole 27c. Slidably provided on the base plate 24 and urging means 27e comprising a coil spring that urges the mounting frame 27b to pressurize the pressure wheel 27a outwardly (see FIG. 5). In the illustrated example, the substrate 24 is arranged horizontally, but it is obvious that this may be arranged vertically.

  Of the four, one sprocket 25 'close to the take-out port is connected to the drive shaft of the motor, which is the rotational power source 28, as a drive wheel. In the illustrated example, a drive mechanism 29 including a motor is provided so as to be slidable with respect to the substrate 24 so as to be close to and away from the sprocket 25 'of the drive wheel, and is attached to the drive shaft of the motor. 29a and the driving sprocket 25a of the driving wheel are connected by a connecting belt 25b made of a cogged belt, and the connecting belt 25b can be tensioned and relaxed by a clutch 30 made of a cam mechanism, thereby controlling power connection / disconnection. The cam mechanism that constitutes the clutch 30 is operated by a lever 31 that is operated on the upper surface of the substrate 24. On the lower surface of the substrate 24, a rotating cam 33 that is attached to a cam shaft 32 to which the lever 31 is attached, and a rotating cam A pressing portion 29b of the driving mechanism 29 that contacts the cam surfaces 33a and 33b of the 33 and an elastic member 34 indicated by a coil spring to urge the driving mechanism 29 in the belt tension direction (FIGS. 8A and 8B). reference).

  Therefore, when the lever 31 is rotated to the right in the drawing and the cam surface 33b is in contact with the pressing portion 29b, the sprocket 25 'can be driven by the rotational power source 28 as shown in FIG. 8B. This is a normal state. However, there are cases where it is desired to manually move the key carrier holder 20, in which case the lever 31 is rotated counterclockwise as shown in FIG. 8A so that the cam surface 33a is in contact with the pressing portion 29b. Therefore, the connecting belt 25b is loosened and becomes an upper body that cannot transmit power. As a result, the three-pronged handle 35 of the drive sprocket 25 'can be manually operated, and the keys 11 at an arbitrary position can be moved to, for example, the take-out port.

  The storage 12 can also be configured as a storage case that can be hermetically sealed when the case main body is configured by itself. However, the storage 12 in the illustrated example has a configuration in which a plurality of case main bodies 36 are combined into a storage case. For this purpose, the case main body 36 has an inlet / outlet 37 for inserting and removing the keys 11. A storage base frame 40 having an opening / closing means 38 for opening and closing the inlet / outlet port 37 and having an accommodating portion 39 into which a plurality of case main bodies 36 are fitted, which is provided in front of the conveyance mechanism 22 in the vicinity of the conveyance path. And has a structure having a sealable structure that can be communicated to the outside only by the inlet / outlet 37. The storage 12 in the illustrated example is provided with a slide rail 36a that supports the case body 36 movably in the front-rear direction between the storage base frame and a handle 36h for taking in and out on the front of the case body 36. Thus, since the case main body 36 is fitted into the storage base frame 40 and is provided in a pull-out manner, the case main body 36 is fitted into the storage base frame 40 to form a completely sealed storage 12. . The storage 12 in the illustrated example has a configuration in which the number of keys 11 housed in one case body 36 is 40, and this is increased or decreased as one unit. Therefore, up to 120 keys in 40 × 3 units. 11 can be accommodated (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the opening / closing means 38 provided in the case body 36 includes an opening / closing door 41 disposed inside the loading / unloading opening 37, and a moving member 42 provided integrally on the upper portion of the opening / closing door 41. Both ends are attached to the guide rail 43 for moving left and right through the shaft holes formed in the metal ears 42a and 42b of the moving member 42, one metal ear 42a of the moving member 42 and the metal ear 36a of the case body 36. Urging means 44 comprising a spring for urging in the opening direction, and a locking portion 45a for locking the other door metal 42b to keep the open / close door 41 in a closed state. The locking member 45 that is supported and biased by the biasing means 45b in the locking direction, and the tip end portion of the locking member 45 is pivotally supported closer to the locking portion 45a than the support shaft of the locking member 45. Actuator attached to 36 It is constituted by an operation member 46 made of an open solenoid having over 46a. Reference numeral 41a denotes a knob, which is provided to close the opened door 41 by a finger operation. In order to electrically close the open / close door 41, it can be easily performed by using a motor that moves to the closed state. However, it is complicated and expensive, and there is a sense of operation even in manual operation. This configuration is taken because there is an advantage.

An antenna disposed inside the opening / closing means 38 to discriminate the keys 11 that have been received by the IC tag 15 or held and transported by the transport holder 20 and have approached the vicinity of the entrance / exit of the storage case. 47 is installed (see FIG. 6). The antenna 47 is installed on the rear surface of the front surface of the substrate 24 and is arranged at a position that coincides with the discriminating means 16 when the keys 11 are hung on the holding unit 21 by the IC tag 15. A pair of sensors 48 and 48 are disposed on the left and right sides of the antenna 47 in order to stop the keys 11 held and transported by the transport holder 20 at the access port 37 (FIG. 7A, (See FIG. 7B). The sensor 48 has a passage 48a through which the tip of the hook constituting the holding portion 21 can pass, and detects the tip of the hook to stop the target holding portion 21 at a fixed position. In the illustrated example, when the sensors 48 detect the outer sides of the three holding portions 21 provided at equal intervals, the intermediate holding portion 21 is configured to stop at a fixed position (see FIG. 7A).

In the present invention, it has the input means 51 for designating the keys 11 stored in the vault 12, and the information recorded in the person recognition means 13 is read and the keys 11 are designated. A control device 50 is provided that checks information and determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, the controller 50 transmits a signal for opening the opening / closing means 38 serving as the opening / closing means. In the example shown in the figure, the input means 51 is provided with a numeric input means 51a composed of a numeric keypad, a key input means 51b, and a personal identification input means 51c, and the input information is processed by the control device 14 comprising the personal computer 50. The processing contents can be displayed on the screen 52 as necessary. The driving mechanism 29 including the rotational power source 28, the operating body 46, the antenna 47, the sensor 48, and other operating parts and elements are connected to the power supply device and the control device 50 through the wiring 53 and the terminal 49.

Next, a method of using the system of the present invention configured as described above will be described. FIG. 9 relates to an example in which the present invention is implemented at a bus company sales office, and a driver in charge of operation uses a key for starting a bus stored in the storage 12 of the system according to the present invention as a key 11. It is an example in the case of receiving from a management department in a crew.
1. First, the crew member is inspected by an alcohol inspection device that is a check device 18 installed at a counter of the sales office to which the employee belongs, thereby confirming that the remaining amount of alcohol has not reached the specified value. At the same time, the inspection result is transmitted to the control device 14 and written in the corresponding file of the computer 50.
2. The crew member who has completed the alcohol test goes to the input means 51 of the system of the present invention installed nearby with the person recognition means 13 and holds the person recognition means 13 over the person identification input means 51c to confirm the identity. Here, the alcohol test result information written in the file of the computer 50 and the personal identification information are compared, and the key input means 51b is touched, and the input means 51a such as a numeric keypad is used for the bus to be ridden. Enter the vehicle number by operating the numeric keypad.
3. 2. When the vehicle number input operation is properly performed, the storage 12 starts operating in the system of the present invention, and the keys 11 corresponding to the vehicle number designated by the numeric keypad input are transferred to the front of the storage by the transport holder 20. When the front and rear holding portions 21, 21 are detected by the pair of sensors 48, 48, they stop at the predetermined position. At the same time, the keys 11 are detected by the antenna 47, and the opening / closing means 38 is activated to open the opening / closing door 41.
4). Since the keys 11 corresponding to the vehicle number designated in advance can be taken out by the input, the operation manager takes them out, for example.
5). Thus, the crew member receives the corresponding keys 11 from the operation manager. Note that the numbers in the specification showing the operation process are the same as the numbers in FIG.

  When the crew member who has finished operating the bus enters the keys 12 into the storage 12 of the system of the present invention, the discriminating means 16 of the keys 11 is applied to or brought close to the antenna 47 of the storage 12. Thus, when the keys 11 are detected, the opening / closing door 41 is opened, and the crew member puts the keys 11 on the holding portion 21 of the transport means 20, and operates the knob 41 a with a finger to close the opening / closing door 41 to store the keys. Complete.

FIG. 10 relates to an example in which the present invention is implemented in a garage that is away from a bus company sales office. The keys for starting the bus stored in the storage 12 of the system according to the present invention are designated as keys 11. However, this is an example in which the crew member in charge of driving himself / herself operates the system of the present invention to take out the keys 11 for the crew.
1. The crew member receives an alcohol test by the check device 18 installed at a counter of the garage to which the crew belongs, and confirms that the remaining amount of alcohol has not reached the specified value. The crew member communicates the inspection result to the operation manager of the sales office by telephone, and the inspection result is transmitted to the control device 14 and written in a corresponding file of the computer 50.
2. The same data is transmitted to the remote operation terminal 54 installed in the sales office, and the operation manager confirms the inspection result.
3. If the content of the alcohol test is confirmed, the operation manager operates the remote operation terminal 54 to transmit permission for taking out keys to the control device 50.
4). The crew member goes to the input means 51 of the system of the present invention that is installed nearby with the person recognition means 13 that records the result and holds the person recognition means 13 over the person identification input means 51c to confirm the identity. Here, the alcohol test result information written in the file of the control device 50 and the person identification information are compared, touch the key input means 51b, and enter the bus on the input means 51a such as a numeric keypad. Enter the vehicle number by operating the numeric keypad. When the vehicle number input operation is properly performed, the storage 12 of the system of the present invention starts operating. That is, the keys 11 corresponding to the vehicle number designated by the numeric keypad input are moved toward a predetermined position on the front surface of the storage by the transport holder 20, and the front and rear holding parts 21, 21 are a pair of sensors 48, 48. When it is detected, it stops at a predetermined position. At the same time, the keys 11 are detected by the antenna 47, and the opening / closing means 38 is activated to open the opening / closing door 41, so that the keys 11 corresponding to the vehicle number designated by the input can be taken out.
5). Thus, the crew member takes out the corresponding keys 11 from the operation manager. Note that the numbers in the specification showing the operation process and the numbers in FIG. 10 match.

  When a crew member who has finished operating the bus enters the storage 12 of the system of the present invention in the garage away from the sales office, he or she applies the discrimination means 16 of the keys 11 to the antenna 47 of the storage 12 or Make it close. Thus, when the keys 11 are detected, the opening / closing door 41 is opened, and the crew member puts the keys 11 on the holding portion 21 of the conveying means 20 and closes the opening / closing door 41 to complete the storage, and data indicating that the storage has been performed. Is transmitted to the operation manager's remote operation terminal 54 and recorded.

  The present invention manages the removal (departure) of the keys 11 from the storage 12 and the storage (entrance) in the storage 12 as described above, such as the time related to the retrieval and receipt of the keys 11. Information is managed by the control device 14. In addition, the keys 11 are widely used as so-called IC tags. For example, a change in fuel consumption rate can be grasped by writing the amount and date of refueling as a record of use at a gas station. Can be used to grasp the current status of Furthermore, by expanding the software of the control device 14 and inputting operation information to the IC tag, it can be used for setting and updating in-vehicle devices such as route information and toll tables that differ depending on the destination. Such a usage method can be applied not only to a bus company but also to a taxi company.

  Various accidents may occur during the use of the system of the present invention as described above, and the present invention takes measures against the power outage accident due to natural disasters or man-made disasters. The clutch 30 and the handle 35 constitute a manual removal mechanism for the keys 11. For example, when the computer 50 of the control device 14 becomes inoperable, the power is turned off, the case body 36 is pulled out from the storage base frame 40, the clutch 30 is turned off, the handle 35 is operated, and the transport mechanism 22 is moved manually. The target keys 11 can be moved to the insertion / removal port 37, the release of the opening / closing means 38 can be confirmed, the opening / closing door 41 can be opened, and the keys 11 can be taken out.

  The present invention relates to the storage, storage, and storage of keys by storing a large number of keys in a sealed storage and executing quick entry / exit in an environment where contact by an unspecified number of people is predicted. Since management can be performed accurately and quickly, it can be used, for example, for managing a large number of cards, parts, or other items that are concentrated at the time of start-up in a factory or company.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the management system of the keys which concern on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which similarly opened a part of storage of the system. It is a front view of the principal part same as the above. It is a top view which shows the same storage. It is a front view which shows the same storage. It is a top view of a conveyance holder similarly. It is a front view of a conveyance holder similarly. It is an enlarged front view which similarly shows the keys and holding body in an in / out position. It is an enlarged side view which similarly shows the keys and holding body in an in / out position. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a main part of the drive mechanism in a state where the clutch is disengaged. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a main part of the drive mechanism and a state where a clutch is connected. It is explanatory drawing of Example 1 explaining the operating method of this invention system. It is explanatory drawing of Example 2 explaining the operating method of this invention system.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 System of this invention 11 Keys 12 Storage 13 Identity recognition means 14 Control apparatus 15 IC tag 16 Discriminating means 17 Information chip 18 Check apparatus 20 Conveyance means 21 Holding part 22 Conveyance mechanism 23 Chain 24 Substrate 25, 25 'Sprocket 26 Support Piece 27 Chain tension tension mechanism 28 Rotational power source 29 Drive mechanism 30 Clutch 31 Lever 32 Cam shaft 33 Rotating cam 34 Elastic member 35 Handle 36 Case body 37 Loading / unloading port 38 Opening / closing means 39 Housing portion 40 Storage cabinet base frame 41 Opening / closing door 42 Movement Member 43 Guide rail 44 Biasing means 45 Locking member 46 Actuator 47 Antenna 48 Sensor 49 Terminal 50 Control device (computing device)
51 Input means 52 Screen 53 Wiring 54 Remote operation terminal

Claims (7)

A system for managing a plurality of keys used by a plurality of personnel,
A plurality of keys on which information for individual identification of keys is recorded;
A storage room having a function of storing a plurality of keys and transporting a specific key to a loading / unloading position in response to a call signal, and an opening / closing means enabling the keys to be loaded and unloaded;
A means for identifying the person with information for identifying the person using the key,
It is provided to read the information recorded in the personal identification means and to specify the keys stored in the vault, and the above information and the information generated by specifying the keys are collated to satisfy a predetermined condition A key management system including a control device that opens and closes the opening / closing means when the determination is satisfied.   2. The key management system according to claim 1, wherein the keys are formed integrally with a discriminating means capable of recording information for individual discrimination.   2. The key management system according to claim 1, wherein sub-information necessary for determining whether or not keys can be used is obtained, and a check device is connected to the control device for use in the control device.   2. The key management system according to claim 1, wherein the personal identification means comprises a non-contact IC card, a short-range communication means including a magnetic card, or a fingerprint collation means. A vault for use in key management systems,
A transport holder for keys having a detachable holder for holding a plurality of keys used by a plurality of personnel, and having a transport mechanism for transporting the held keys along a fixed path;
A sealable storage case that has an opening / closing door for opening / closing keys, and that has an opening / closing door mechanism for opening / closing the opening / closing opening, and that can be communicated to the outside only by this opening / closing port;
An antenna disposed to discriminate keys that are stored or transported by a key holder or a transport holder, and approaching the vicinity of the entrance / exit of the storage case,
A sensor arranged to stop the keys held and transported by the transport holder of the keys at the entrance and exit;
It has an input means for designating keys stored in the vault, reads the information recorded in the person recognition means, collates the information generated by designating the keys, and satisfies a predetermined condition A storage for use in a key management system comprising a control device that transmits a signal for opening the opening / closing means when it is satisfied.   The storage case is composed of a case main body with a built-in transport holding body for holding a certain number of keys, and a storage base frame into which the case main body is fitted, and a doorway and handle having an opening / closing means on the front of the case main body. 6. The keys according to claim 5, wherein the key body has a structure in which a case main body is fitted into the storage base frame and provided in a pull-out manner, and the case main body is fitted into the storage base frame to form a sealed structure. A vault for use in other management systems.   7. A storage for use in a key management system according to claim 6, wherein one case body is a unit, and the number of case bodies is increased or decreased according to the number of keys stored in the case body.

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