JP2016176213A - Key storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a key storage device for easily distinguishing respective key management members, for example, with every use and with every user when looking at, and capable of improving an outward appearance when opening a door, by identifying at least one key management member in a color from at least the other one key management member.SOLUTION: A key storage device comprises a plurality of key management members (for example, a holder 32) for respectively installing a key and a storage part (for example, a holder storage part 30) for storing the respective key management members, and the storage part comprises a lock mechanism 34 for locking the respective key management members. At least one key management member is identified in a color from at least the other one key management member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a key storage device that can store a plurality of keys.

  Traditionally, financial institutions, distribution institutions, etc. have used several important keys such as keys for working with processing equipment and keys for opening and closing management locations, limiting who can use these keys. In order to keep a key usage history, the key is managed by electronic control using a key storage device. As such a key storage device, for example, one disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known. The key storage device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is provided with a lock mechanism that allows a key holder coupled with a key to be attached and detached. A person who takes out a key from such a key storage device and uses it by performing an approval operation by reading an ID card possessed by a card reader or the like, and then a door provided on the front surface of the main body of the key storage device By opening the key holder, the key holder can be removed from the lock mechanism and the key can be used.

JP2013-127196A

  In the conventional key storage device, the shape and color of the plurality of key holders stored by the key storage device are almost the same. For this reason, there is a problem that it is difficult to visually distinguish each key holder when the door provided on the front surface of the main body of the key storage device is opened.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such points, and by color-coding at least one key management member with at least one other key management member, each key management member is visually used, for example. An object of the present invention is to provide a key storage device that can be easily distinguished for each user and each user and can improve the appearance when the door is opened.

  A key storage device according to the present invention is a storage having a plurality of key management members each having a key attached thereto, and a storage unit for storing each of the key management members, and a lock mechanism for locking each of the key management members. And at least one key management member is color-coded with at least one other key management member.

  According to such a key storage device, at least one key management member is color-coded from at least one other key management member, so that each key management member can be visually distinguished, for example, for each use purpose or for each user. It becomes easy and it can improve the appearance when the door is opened.

  In the key storage device of the present invention, each of the key management members can be attached to and detached from the specific main body portion having a specific characteristic corresponding to the lock mechanism to which the key management member is locked. Each of the key management members has a common part, and the common part of at least one of the key management members is color-coded with the common part of at least one of the other key management members. May be.

  In this case, the common part includes a ring to which a key is attached and a ring support part that detachably supports the ring, and the ring support part and the ring in at least one of the key management members At least a portion may be color-coded with at least a portion of the ring support portion and the ring in at least one other key management member.

  In the key storage device of the present invention, a display unit is provided corresponding to the lock mechanism in which each key management member is locked in the storage unit, and the color of each display unit corresponds to the display unit. It may be a color related to the color of the key management member locked by the locking mechanism.

  In this case, each display unit may include a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors.

  The key storage device of the present invention further includes a setting information display unit for displaying the setting information of the lock mechanism, and is displayed on the setting information display unit, wherein the setting information is displayed for each lock mechanism. The color may be a color related to the color of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the display portion.

  In this case, in the setting information display unit, each display portion may be displayed at a position corresponding to the arrangement of the lock mechanisms in the storage unit.

  The key storage device of the present invention is configured to display an attribute setting unit for setting an attribute of each lock mechanism or an attribute of the key management member locked by each lock mechanism, and setting information of the lock mechanism. A setting information display unit, and a color of a display part that is displayed on the setting information display part and indicates the setting information for each lock mechanism corresponds to the display part set by the attribute setting unit. The color may be a color associated with the attribute of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the attribute of the lock mechanism or the display portion.

  In this case, a display unit is provided corresponding to the lock mechanism in which each key management member is locked in the storage unit, and each display unit includes a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, The light emitting unit may emit light in a color related to the color of the display portion indicating the setting information of the lock mechanism corresponding to the light emitting unit in the setting information display unit.

  In addition, the color of the display portion that is displayed on the setting information display unit and indicates the setting information for each lock mechanism is a color related to the color of the key management member that is locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the display portion. It may be.

  The key storage device of the present invention further includes an attribute setting unit for setting an attribute of each lock mechanism or an attribute of the key management member locked by each lock mechanism, and each key management member in the storage unit A display unit is provided corresponding to the locking mechanism to be locked, each display unit includes a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, and the light emitting unit is set by the attribute setting unit The light may be emitted in a color associated with the attribute of the lock mechanism corresponding to the light emitting unit or the attribute of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the light emitting unit.

  In this case, the light emitting unit may emit light in a color related to the color of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the light emitting unit.

  Further, the attribute of each lock mechanism or the attribute of the key management member locked by each lock mechanism is at least one of a use target, a use place, a user, and a security level of a key attached to the key management member. One thing may be sufficient.

  According to the key storage device of the present invention, at least one key management member is color-coded from at least one other key management member, so that each key management member is visually distinguished, for example, for each usage or user. It becomes easy and it can improve the appearance when the door is opened.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the key storage apparatus by embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows a state when the front door is closed. FIG. 2 is a front view of the key storage device shown in FIG. 1 and shows a state when a front door is closed. In the key storage apparatus shown in FIG. 1, it is a perspective view which shows a state when the operation display part inclines from a vertical surface. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the key storage apparatus by embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows a state when the front door is open. FIG. 5 is a front view of the key storage device shown in FIG. 4, showing a state when the front door is open. It is a top view of the key storage apparatus shown in FIG. 4, Comprising: It is a figure which shows a state when the front door is open. It is a disassembled perspective view of each structural member of the holder storage part provided in the key storage apparatus shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the structure of the holder stored by the holder storage part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the end surface when the intrinsic | native main-body part of the holder shown in FIG. 8 is seen from the back side. (A)-(c) is a perspective view which shows the structure of each holder when the intrinsic | native main-body part of the holder stored by the holder storage part shown in FIG. 7 is color-coded. (A)-(c) is a perspective view which shows the structure of each holder when the common part of the holder stored by the holder storage part shown in FIG. 7 is color-coded. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the control system in the key storage apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the key storage device shown in FIG. 1 and the like, and shows a state when the color displayed by the holder lamp is a color related to the color of the holder locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the holder lamp. FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen displayed on an operation display unit when color designation for each user is performed in the key storage device. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the setting screen displayed on an operation display part, when setting the operation authority of a locking mechanism for every user in the key storage apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the holder where the key was attached in the key storage apparatus which concerns on a modification. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a state of the key and holder shown in FIG. 16 when the holder is housed inside the cover and the key is exposed to the outside of the cover. It is a figure which shows the state when the key and holder shown in FIG. 16 are accommodated in the inside of a cover, and the holder is exposed outside the cover.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 15 are diagrams showing a key storage device according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and the like, a key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing 12, and a front door 20 that can be opened and closed is provided on the front surface of the housing 12. . 1 to 3 are diagrams showing a state when the front door 20 is closed, and FIGS. 4 to 6 are diagrams showing a state when the front door 20 is open. Further, a handle 14 is provided on the upper surface of the housing 12, and the user can carry the key storage device 10 by holding the handle 14. More specifically, the handle 14 is raised from the state of being tilted along the upper surface of the casing 12 as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, and is in a standing position (that is, extends along the height direction of the casing 12). The user can grasp the handle 14 in the standing position when carrying the key storage device 10.

  In the present embodiment, a power source (battery) for supplying power to each component of the key storage device 10 is provided inside the casing 12 of the key storage device 10. The casing 12 is provided with a power switch (not shown). When the user turns on the power switch, power is supplied to each component of the key storage device 10. Thus, the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment can be used alone without receiving power supply from the outside. In the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, an emergency battery may be provided in addition to the above power source.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a holder storage unit for storing a plurality of substantially cylindrical holders (key management members) 32 each having a key (not shown) attached thereto inside the housing 12. (Storage section) 30 is provided. As shown in FIG. 5, the holder storage unit 30 has a plurality (for example, six) of holder holding plates 36 provided on the inner surface of the housing 12, and each holder holding plate 36. In addition, a plurality of (for example, five) holders 32 are detachably held. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, each holder holding plate 36 is provided with a plurality of (for example, five) insertion holes 37 into which the holders 32 are inserted. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of lock mechanisms 34 are provided on the back side of the holder holding plate 36 corresponding to the respective insertion holes 37, and the lock mechanism is inserted when the holder 32 is inserted into the insertion hole 37. When the holder 32 is locked by 34, the removal of the holder 32 from the insertion hole 37 by the user is restricted. Further, when the locked state of the holder 32 by the lock mechanism 34 is released, the user can take out the holder 32 from the insertion hole 37. Such an unlocking operation of the holder 32 is performed when a control unit 90 described later sends an unlocking command to the locking mechanism 34. By providing such a locking mechanism 34 corresponding to each insertion hole 37 of each holder holding plate 36, the holder 32 can be locked and unlocked to each holder 32. It becomes like this.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, each holder 32 includes a cylindrical specific main body portion 32 a having specific characteristics corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 to which the holder 32 is locked, a ring 32 c to which a key is attached, It has a ring support portion 32b that is provided at the distal end portion of the unique main body portion 32a and supports the ring 32c in a detachable manner. Here, the ring support portion 32b is detachably attached to the distal end portion of the specific body portion 32a. Specifically, the ring support portion 32b is normally attached to the specific main body portion 32a with the ring 32c being supported in a closed loop shape, but the holder is attached to a key exchange portion (not shown) described later. When the 32 unique body portions 32a are inserted, the ring support portion 32b can be removed from the unique body portion 32a. When the ring support portion 32b is removed from the specific body portion 32a, the ring 32c can be removed from the ring support portion 32b, and the ring 32c is opened. As a result, the user can remove the key hung on the ring 32c or attach a new key to the ring 32c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a rod-like release member (not shown) provided in a key exchange portion (not shown) described later is provided on the end surface when the unique main body portion 32a shown in FIG. 8 is viewed from the back side. A release port 32d into which the zipper is inserted, and a plurality of holes 32e as unique characteristics of the holder 32 are formed. The number and position of these holes 32 e are different for each holder 32. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the holder storage unit 30, a flat plate-like erroneous insertion prevention unit 35 is provided on the back side of each holder holding plate 36, and each locking mechanism in the erroneous insertion prevention unit 35 is provided. A plurality of protrusions 35 a (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the respective holes 32 e provided on the end surface of the specific main body portion 32 a of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 are formed at positions corresponding to 34. When the holder 32 is inserted into the insertion hole 37 and locked by the lock mechanism 34, if the holder 32 corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 is correctly inserted into the insertion hole 37, the inherent main body portion of the holder 32 Each projection 35a of the erroneous insertion preventing portion 35 is inserted into each hole 32e provided on the end face of 32a, and the holder 32 is pushed into the insertion hole 37 to lock the holder 32 by the lock mechanism 34. Will be able to. On the other hand, when the holder 32 that does not correspond to the lock mechanism 34 is erroneously inserted into the insertion hole 37, each hole 32 e provided in the holder 32 and the erroneous insertion prevention unit 35 located on the back side of the insertion hole 37. Since the projections 35a do not coincide with each other, the holder 32 cannot be pushed into the insertion hole 37, and the holder 32 cannot be locked by the lock mechanism 34.

  Thus, each hole 32e provided in the end surface of the specific body portion 32a of each holder 32 functions as a specific characteristic corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 to which the holder 32 is locked. In addition, the characteristic characteristic in the specific body part 32a of such a holder 32 is not limited to each hole 32e provided in the end surface of the specific body part 32a. In another example, an IC tag or the like embedded in the specific main body portion 32a may be used as a specific characteristic of the specific main body portion 32a of the holder 32. In this case, when the holder 32 is inserted into the insertion hole 37 and locked by the lock mechanism 34, the identification information of the IC tag is read wirelessly by a reading unit (not shown) provided in the holder storage unit 30. Thus, it is possible to check whether or not the holder 32 corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 has been correctly inserted into the insertion hole 37.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the ring 32c in the holder 32 and the ring support part 32b which supports such a ring 32c become a common part made into the common shape by each holder 32. As shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in each holder holding plate 36, corresponding to each insertion hole 37 into which the holder 32 is inserted, in the vicinity of each insertion hole 37 (that is, each lock mechanism 34 that locks the holder 32. Corresponding to the above, a holder lamp (light emitting portion) 40 such as an LED capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors is provided in the vicinity of each lock mechanism 34. For example, when the front door 20 is opened after the ID card possessed by the user is read by a card reader 56 (described later) to authenticate the user, the user ID is acquired based on the user ID acquired by the card reader 56. The holder lamp 40 corresponding to the insertion hole 37 into which the holder 32 that can be removed by the user (that is, the holder 32 released from the locked state by the lock mechanism 34) is inserted blinks in a predetermined color. This allows the user to see at a glance the holder 32 that can be removed. When the user removes the holder 32 from the insertion hole 37, the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the insertion hole 37 changes from blinking in a predetermined color to lighting in that color. As a result, it is possible to recognize at a glance which holder 32 the user is using. When the user returns the holder 32 to the original insertion hole 37, the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the insertion hole 37 is turned off. As will be described later, the color displayed by the holder lamp 40 is a color related to the color of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the holder lamp 40. Details of such technical matters will be described later.

  Further, on the right side of the front door 20 on the front surface of the housing 12, an operation display unit 50 including a touch panel, a card reader (authentication unit) 56, a printer (printing unit) 58, and the like are provided. The operation display unit 50 displays various screens such as an operation screen of the key storage device 10 and a screen showing a key storage status in the key storage device 10. Further, the user can give various commands to the control unit 90 described later by operating the operation display unit 50. When the ID card possessed by the user is read by the card reader 56, various information such as the user ID recorded on the ID card is acquired by the card reader 56, and the acquired user ID and the like are stored in the acquired user ID. Based on this, user authentication is performed. A printer 58 is provided below the operation display unit 50 on the right side of the front door 20. The printer 58 prints various information such as the storage status of each holder 32 by the holder storage unit 30 on the paper, and the paper printed by the printer 58 is forward of the housing 12 from the opening 58a. It is to be thrown out. In addition, a printer door 59 is provided on the right side of the front door 20 on the front surface of the housing 12. By opening the printer door 59, the printer 58 is accessed to replenish paper in the printer 58 and the printer 58. Maintenance can be performed.

  In the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the operation display unit 50 can be tilted by manually tilting the lower portion thereof forward from the vertical plane. As shown in FIG. 3, the user can easily see the screen displayed on the operation display unit 50 by tilting the operation display unit 50 from the vertical plane so that the lower part of the operation display unit 50 protrudes forward. Further, in the vicinity of the operation display unit 50, a power lamp 52 and an unreturned lamp 54 each made of an LED or the like are provided. The power lamp 52 is lit in blue when the user turns on the power switch of the key storage device 10. The unreturned lamp 54 is lit in yellow when there is even one holder 32 that is not inserted into the insertion hole 37 of each holder holding plate 36 in the holder storage unit 30. As a result, the user can check the usage status of the holder 32 at a glance by looking at the unreturned lamp 54. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the power lamp 52 and the non-returned lamp 54 can be moved integrally with the operation display unit 50.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, the front door 20 has a structure that changes its shape when it is opened from the housing 12. Specifically, the front door 20 can be folded in the width direction of the housing 12. Further, the folded front door 20 can be retracted to the side of the housing 12. Details of the configuration of the front door 20 will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the front door 20 has a first door portion 22 and a second door portion 24 that are arranged side by side, and these first door portion 22 and second door portion 24. A hinge member 26 (see FIG. 6) is provided between them. The front door 20 is folded at a substantially central position by the hinge member 26. In addition, an attachment member 28 for attaching the second door portion 24 to the housing 12 so as to be rotatable is provided on the left edge of the second door portion 24. As the attachment member 28, for example, a rod-shaped shaft member extending in the height direction of the housing 12 is used.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, when the front door 20 is opened, the first door portion 22 and the second door portion 24 are folded and retracted to the side of the housing 12. In order to fix the front door 20 to the side surface of the housing 12, for example, a magnet 29 is provided in the vicinity of the side surface of the housing 12 (see FIG. 6). Further, the front door 20 is formed of a metal that is attracted to the magnet 29 (in other words, a metal that sticks to the magnet 29). Since such a magnet 29 is provided in the vicinity of the side surface of the housing 12, the front door 20 is accidentally opened after the front door 20 is opened and retracted to the side of the housing 12. Can be prevented from closing. In addition, such a magnet 29 is provided in the 2nd door part 24 of the front door 20 instead of being provided in the side surface vicinity of the housing | casing 12, and the side surface of the housing | casing 12 is made from the metal drawn near to such a magnet 29. It may be formed.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the material of the 1st door part 22 and the 2nd door part 24 can be made into a transparent or semi-transparent material, respectively. In this case, the user can grasp the storage status of each holder 32 by the holder storage unit 30 at a glance. Moreover, it is good also considering the material of the 1st door part 22 and the 2nd door part 24 as an opaque material, respectively. In this case, when the front door 20 is closed, it becomes impossible to see the storage status of each holder 32 by the holder storage unit 30, so that the confidentiality regarding the storage status of each holder 32 can be improved.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, a door locking portion 100 for locking the front door 20 is provided inside the housing 12 (see FIG. 12, not shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 and the like). ) Further, when the front door 20 is unlocked from the locked state by the door locking part 100, the front door 20 jumps out toward the front of the housing 12.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, a key exchange unit (not shown) for exchanging a key hung on the ring 32 c of the holder 32 is provided inside the housing 12. When the holder 32 is inserted into such a key exchange portion, the ring support portion 32b can be removed from the unique main body portion 32a. When the ring support portion 32b is removed from the specific body portion 32a, the ring 32c can be removed from the ring support portion 32b, and the ring 32c is opened. As a result, the user can remove the key hung on the ring 32c or attach a new key to the ring 32c.

  Next, the configuration of the control system in the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the key storage device 10 is provided with a control unit 90 for controlling each component of the key storage device 10. Here, the control unit 90 includes a door locking unit 100, a holder storage unit 30 (specifically, a locking mechanism 34 for locking and unlocking each holder 32), a holder lamp 40, an operation display unit 50, and a power lamp 52. A non-return lamp 54, a card reader 56, and a printer 58 are connected to each other. Here, information on the ID card read by the card reader 56, a command input by the user through the operation display unit 50, and the like are sent to the control unit 90. In addition, the control unit 90 controls the constituent members by sending commands to the constituent members of the key storage device 10. Also, as shown in FIG. 12, a storage unit 92 and an audio unit 94 are connected to the control unit 90, respectively. The storage unit 92 stores the setting contents of the key storage device 10, the storage status of each holder 32 by the holder storage unit 30, and the like. The storage unit 92 stores information related to the type of the holder 32 that can be taken out from each insertion hole 37 of the holder holding plate 36 corresponding to each user ID. The voice unit 94 can give various guidance to the user by voice.

  In the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the controller 90 wirelessly or wired to an external device (for example, a host terminal) provided separately from the key storage device 10. Is connected to a communication interface unit 98 for transmitting and receiving signals. With such a communication interface unit 98, the key storage device 10 receives signals related to various commands from the external device, and sends signals related to various information such as the management status of the holder 32 in the key storage device 10 to the external device. To be able to send to.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, a camera (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the housing 12 so that a user who operates the key storage device 10 is imaged by the camera. It has become. In this case, the user can be authenticated based on the image of the user captured by the camera (specifically, the image of the user's face). In addition, information relating to the operation of taking out or returning the holder 32 in the holder storage unit 30 can be associated with the user image and stored in the storage unit 92.

  In the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, a storage for storing coins, banknotes, and the like may be installed below the holder storage unit 30, for example. In this case, damaged banknotes can be stored in the storage. In addition, in order to exchange information with the outside of the key storage device 10, a USB port into which a USB memory can be inserted, a LAN port into which a LAN cable can be inserted, and the like may be provided in the housing 12.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, a display part on which a message for alerting the user or the like is described may be provided on the inner surface of the front door 20. In this case, after the user opens the front door 20, the user is provided on the inner surface of the front door 20 when taking out the holder 32 from the holder storage unit 30 or returning the holder 32 to the holder storage unit 30. The message displayed on the display unit can be confirmed.

  Next, the operation of the key storage device 10 (specifically, the operation of taking out the holder 32 from the holder storage unit 30 of the key storage device 10 and the operation of returning the holder 32 to the holder storage unit 30) will be described. The operation of the key storage device 10 as described below is performed by the control unit 90 controlling each component of the key storage device 10.

  When the user of the key storage device 10 takes out the holder 32 from the holder storage unit 30, the user first causes the card reader 56 to read the ID card possessed by the user. When the ID card is read by the card reader 56, the user ID acquired by the card reader 56 is a predetermined ID registered in the storage unit 92 in advance, and the user is properly authenticated, the control is performed. The unit 90 sends a command to unlock the front door 20 to the door locking unit 100. Instead of having the user read the ID card with the card reader 56, the user is authenticated by inputting a predetermined personal identification number with the operation display unit 50, and the control unit 90 for the door locking unit 100. May be used to send a command to unlock the front door 20. When the unlocking command for the front door 20 is sent to the door locking unit 100, the front door 20 is unlocked from the locked state by the door locking unit 100, and the first door portion 22 of the front door 20 is moved forward of the housing 12. Jump out towards you. After the first door portion 22 of the front door 20 jumps out toward the front of the housing 12, the user retracts the first door portion 22 and the second door portion 24 to the side of the housing 12, thereby housing the housing. The front opening of 12 is opened, and the user can access the holder storage unit 30 inside the housing 12.

  Further, the control unit 90 releases the locked state of the holder 32 by the lock mechanism 34 so that the holder 32 corresponding to the user ID can be taken out based on the user ID acquired by the card reader 56 or the like. Further, the control unit 90 causes the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the insertion hole 37 into which the holder 32 that can be taken out is inserted to blink in a predetermined color. In this manner, the user can take out the holder 32 desired to be taken out from the holder storage unit 30 from the insertion hole 37 of the holder holding plate 36. When the holder 32 is taken out from the insertion hole 37 of the holder holding plate 36, the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the insertion hole 37 changes from blinking in a predetermined color to lighting in that color. In addition, the unreturned lamp 54 is lit yellow. Thereafter, the user closes the front door 20 to complete the series of operations for removing the holder 32.

  Next, an operation in which the user of the key storage device 10 returns the holder 32 to the holder storage unit 30 will be described. Even when the user returns the holder 32 to the holder storage unit 30, the user first causes the card reader 56 to read the ID card possessed by the user. When the ID card is read by the card reader 56, the user ID acquired by the card reader 56 is a predetermined ID registered in the storage unit 92 in advance, and the user is properly authenticated, the control is performed. The unit 90 sends a command to unlock the front door 20 to the door locking unit 100. Instead of having the user read the ID card with the card reader 56, the user is authenticated by inputting a predetermined personal identification number with the operation display unit 50, and the control unit 90 for the door locking unit 100. May be used to send a command to unlock the front door 20. When the unlocking command for the front door 20 is sent to the door locking unit 100, the front door 20 is unlocked from the locked state by the door locking unit 100, and the first door portion 22 of the front door 20 is moved forward of the housing 12. Jump out towards you. After the first door portion 22 of the front door 20 jumps out toward the front of the housing 12, the user retracts the first door portion 22 and the second door portion 24 to the side of the housing 12, thereby housing the housing. The front opening of 12 is opened, and the user can access the holder storage unit 30 inside the housing 12.

  Then, the user inserts the holder 32 into the original insertion hole 37 in the holder holding plate 36. At this time, as described above, since the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the insertion hole 37 from which the holder 32 is taken out of the holder holding plate 36 is lit in a predetermined color, the user can turn on the lit holder. The insertion hole 37 for returning the holder 32 from the insertion hole 37 corresponding to the lamp 40 can be searched. When the user returns the holder 32 to the original insertion hole 37, the holder lamp 40 is turned off. Thereafter, when the user closes the front door 20, the operation of returning the holder 32 to the holder storage unit 30 is completed. Further, as described above, each hole 32e is provided in the end surface of the specific main body portion 32a of the holder 32 as a characteristic characteristic of the holder 32, and the back surface of each holder holding plate 36 in the holder storage unit 30. On the side, a flat plate-shaped erroneous insertion preventing portion 35 having a plurality of protrusions 35a corresponding to the holes 32e is provided. Thus, when a holder 32 that does not correspond to the lock mechanism 34 is erroneously inserted into the insertion hole 37, each hole 32e provided in the holder 32 and erroneous insertion prevention located on the back side of the insertion hole 37 are prevented. Since the projections 35a of the portion 35 do not coincide with each other, the holder 32 cannot be pushed into the insertion hole 37, so that the lock mechanism 34 cannot lock the holder 32. When the user returns the holder 32 to the wrong insertion hole 37, a warning message may be displayed on the operation display unit 50 or a warning sound may be emitted by the voice unit 94. As a result, the user can notice that the holder 32 has been returned to the wrong insertion hole 37.

  In the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, a warning message is displayed on the operation display unit 50 or a warning sound is generated by the voice unit 94 when the front door 20 is opened for a certain period of time. It becomes like this. Accordingly, even if the user forgets to close the front door 20 after taking out the holder 32 from the holder storage unit 30 or returning the holder 32 to the holder storage unit 30, a warning is given by display or sound. The user becomes aware that he has forgotten to close the front door 20. Further, when the front door 20 is opened for a predetermined time or more, all the holders 32 may be locked by each lock mechanism 34. In this case, even if the user forgets to close the front door 20 after taking out the holder 32 from the holder storage unit 30 or returning the holder 32 to the holder storage unit 30, the holder storage unit 30 is provided by a third party. It is possible to prevent the holder 32 from being taken out of the machine.

  Moreover, in the key storage apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, the operation may be performed with the front door 20 open. The key storage device 10 that can be operated with the front door 20 open is described below.

  When operation is performed with the front door 20 opened in the key storage device 10, a warning message is displayed on the operation display unit 50 or a warning sound is sounded by the voice unit 94 even when the front door 20 is opened for a predetermined time or longer. Will not be issued. Further, when the key storage device 10 is operated with the front door 20 opened, the user authenticates the user by reading the ID card with the card reader 56 when the front door 20 is closed. Thus, the front door 20 can be closed when the user is properly authenticated. On the other hand, if the user authentication is not properly performed, the front door 20 is not locked by the door locking unit 100 even when the front door 20 is closed, and the front door 20 is moved forward from the front surface of the housing 12. Jump out. This prevents a third party from accidentally closing the front door 20 or from accidentally closing the front door 20 due to some mistake.

  When the key storage device 10 is operated while the front door 20 is opened, the holder 32 is released by the lock mechanism 34 after the lock state of the holder 32 is released by the holder storage unit 30. It is possible to set the time until the lock is re-locked. When the operation is performed with the front door 20 open, if the user removes the holder 32 from the holder storage unit 30 and the other holder 32 is unlocked for a long time, Although there is a possibility that the holder 32 is taken out from the holder storage unit 30, such a trouble can be prevented by setting the time until the holder 32 is locked again by the lock mechanism 34.

  In the present embodiment, the holder 32 is configured by a specific main body portion 32a and a common portion (specifically, a ring support portion 32b and a ring 32c), and the specific main body portion 32a of at least one holder 32 is the other By being color-coded with the intrinsic body portion 32 a of at least one holder 32, at least one holder 32 is color-coded with at least one other holder 32. Such an aspect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 7, 8, and 10, seals of various colors are wound around the specific main body portion 32 a of each holder 32. Specifically, for example, a red seal is wound around the unique body portion 32a of the holder 32 shown in FIG. 10A, and a blue seal is wound around the unique body portion 32a of the holder 32 shown in FIG. In addition, a yellow seal is wound around the proper main body portion 32a of the holder 32 shown in FIG. When the holder 32 around which the seal body of each color is wound is inserted into each insertion hole 37 of the holder storage unit 30, the appearance of the key storage device 10 when the front door 20 is opened is shown. To be able to improve. Further, the color coding of the seal wound around the specific main body portion 32a of each holder 32 is based on the usage target and usage location of the key attached to the ring 32c of each holder 32, the person who can use the key, or the security related to the key. It is done for each level. For example, when there are two managers (manager 1 and manager 2) and general users as the key users stored by the key storage apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, only the manager 1 is used. The seal wound around the specific body portion 32a of the holder 32 to which the key that can be used is attached is red, and the seal wound around the specific body portion 32a of the holder 32 to which the key that can be used by the administrator 1 and the administrator 2 is attached is red. The seal that is wound around the specific main body portion 32a of the holder 32 to which a key that can be used by the administrator 1, the administrator 2, and a general user can be attached can be yellow. Thus, by color-coding the seal wound around the specific main body portion 32a of the holder 32 to which the key is attached according to the user of the key, when the user of the key storage device 10 opens the front door 20 It becomes possible to determine at a glance which holder 32 can be extracted from the insertion hole 37 and used. In addition, as a form of the colored part, only a part of the holder 32 or the specific main body part 32a may be colored as long as the holder 32 can be distinguished by the color. As for the coloring method, the surface of the holder may be painted. When the holder 32 is formed of a resin, various coloring methods such as coloring by mixing a paint into the resin material can be adopted. .

  In the present embodiment, the unique body portion 32a of at least one holder 32 is not limited to a mode in which the unique body portion 32a of at least one other holder 32 is color-coded. As another aspect, the common part of the at least one holder 32 (specifically, at least a part of the ring support part 32b and the ring 32c) is color-coded with the common part of the other at least one holder 32. It may be. Such an aspect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c of each holder 32 are formed in various colors by painting or mixing paint into a molded resin material. Specifically, for example, the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c of the holder 32 shown in FIG. 11 (a) are formed in red, and the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c of the holder 32 shown in FIG. 11 (b) are formed in blue. In addition, the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c of the holder 32 shown in FIG. 11C are formed in yellow. In this way, when the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c of each holder 32 are formed in various colors, and each holder 32 is color-coded, when the front door 20 is opened in the key storage device 10. It will be possible to improve the appearance of. Further, the color coding of the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c of each holder 32 is the same as the color coding of the specific main body portion 32a of each holder 32 described above, and the usage target and usage location of the key attached to the ring 32c of each holder 32 This is performed for each person who can use the key or for each security level related to the key. In addition, in each holder 32, when color-coding of the common part which consists of the ring support part 32b and the ring 32c is performed, the color-coding change accompanying changing the user who etc. of the key attached to each holder 32 is changed. There is an advantage that it can be easily performed. That is, when the unique main body portion 32a of each holder 32 is color-coded as shown in FIG. 10, the unique main body portion 32a is provided with unique characteristics such as the holes 32e, and the specific main body portion 32a. Since it itself serves as a key, the correspondence with the holder storage unit 30 (specifically, the lock mechanism 34) cannot be easily changed. However, as shown in FIG. When the ring 32c is color-coded, the original color ring support portion 32b is removed from the proper main body portion 32a even after the change of the person who can use the key attached to each holder 32, etc. By attaching the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c, which are colored corresponding to the person who can use the key, to the proper main body portion 32a, Color-coded so that it is possible to perform a change of that.

  Further, when the common part of at least one holder 32 is color-coded with the common part of at least one other holder 32, both the ring support part 32b and the ring 32c need not be painted in each color. As another example, only one of the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c in the common portion of the holder 32 may be formed in each color.

  In the present embodiment, the color displayed by each holder lamp 40 is the color of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the holder lamp 40 (specifically, it is wound around the specific main body portion 32a). The color of the seal and the color of the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the color of the holder 32 locked by each upper lock mechanism 34 in the holder storage unit 30 is red, the holder lamp 40 corresponding to this lock mechanism 34 is used. When the displayed color is red and the color of the holder 32 locked by the suspended locking mechanism 34 in the holder storage unit 30 is blue, the color displayed by the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the locking mechanism 34 is When the color of the holder 32 locked by the lower locking mechanism 34 in the holder storage unit 30 is yellow, the color displayed by the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the locking mechanism 34 is yellow. Thus, when the color displayed by each holder lamp 40 is a color related to the color of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the holder lamp 40, the key storage device 10 The user can determine at a glance which holder 32 can be removed from the insertion hole 37 when the front door 20 is opened, and which insertion hole 37 the holder 32 is returned to when the holder 32 is returned. Will be able to. One specific example of related colors is the same color, but is not limited to this. For example, the related colors may be the colors of the same hue with different saturations, as long as they can be associated with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the display unit provided in the vicinity of the lock mechanism 34 where each holder 32 is locked in the holder storage unit 30 is not limited to the holder lamp 40 such as an LED. In another example, the display unit provided in the vicinity of the lock mechanism 34 to which each holder 32 is locked in the holder storage unit 30 is provided in the vicinity of each insertion hole 37 in the holder holding plate 36 so as to correspond to each lock mechanism 34. The seal | sticker is affixed and the color of the said seal | sticker may be a color relevant to the color of the holder 32 locked by the locking mechanism 34 corresponding to this seal | sticker. In yet another example, the holder that is locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the insertion hole 37 such that the color of the inner peripheral surface of each insertion hole 37 or the color of the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 37 in the holder holding plate 36 is used. It may be a color related to 32 colors. Even in this case, when the user of the key storage device 10 opens the front door 20, which holder 32 can be removed from the insertion hole 37 and used, and which insertion hole 37 is returned when the holder 32 is returned. Whether to return the holder 32 can be determined at a glance.

  In the present embodiment, in the key storage device shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the display corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 displayed on the operation display unit 50 when setting the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 for each user. The color of the portion may be a color related to the color of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34. Such an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen displayed on the operation display unit 50 when color designation for each user is performed in the key storage device 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 and the like. As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, color designation for each user can be performed by the operation display unit 50. In the setting screen of the operation display unit 50 shown in FIG. 14, red is designated as a display color corresponding to the administrator 1, blue is designated as a display color corresponding to the administrator 2, and a display color corresponding to a general user. As yellow is specified.

  FIGS. 15A to 15C are diagrams sequentially illustrating setting screens displayed on the operation display unit 50 when setting the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 for each user in the key storage device 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 and the like. It is. When setting the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 for each user by the operation display unit 50, when the item “2. Registration” is selected in the main menu as shown in FIG. A user registration menu as shown in FIG. 15B is displayed. In such a user registration menu, the operation of the lock mechanism 34 is performed for each of the administrator 1, the administrator 2, and the general user. Permission can be set. When, for example, the item “1. Administrator 1 registration” is selected in the user registration menu as shown in FIG. 15B, the operation display section 50 relates to the administrator 1 as shown in FIG. An operation authority setting screen for the lock mechanism 34 is displayed. Here, in the setting screen as shown in FIG. 15 (c), the icons corresponding to the lock mechanisms 34 of No. 1 to No. 30 (that is, the squares assigned No. 1 to 30 in FIG. 15 (c)). In this area, a display portion corresponding to each lock mechanism 34) is displayed, and whether or not the administrator 1 has the operation authority for the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the icon by pressing this icon. Will be able to set. Specifically, each time an icon displayed on the operation display unit 50 is pressed by the user, whether or not the administrator 1 has the operation authority for the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the icon is switched. When the “select all” button is pressed on the setting screen as shown in FIG. 15C, the administrator 1 can be given the operation authority for all the lock mechanisms 34, while FIG. When the “release all” button is pressed on the setting screen as shown in (c), the operation authority given to the administrator 1 for all the lock mechanisms 34 is released. In addition, when the “range” button is pressed on the setting screen as shown in FIG. 15C, it is possible to designate icon ranges for the plurality of lock mechanisms 34, and such ranges are designated. Further, whether or not the administrator 1 has the operation authority for each lock mechanism 34 corresponding to a plurality of icons can be switched at a time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, on the setting screen of the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 for each user, the color of the icon displayed on the operation display unit 50 is the operation of the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the icon. The color is related to the color assigned to the authorized user. Specifically, when the user-specific color designation as shown in the setting screen of FIG. 14 is performed, red is displayed on the operation authority setting screen of the user-specific locking mechanism 34 shown in FIG. The lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the icons (specifically, the icons of number 1 to number 5) can be used only by the administrator 1 and is classified by user shown in FIG. The administrator 1 and the administrator 2 can use the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the icons displayed in blue (specifically, the icons of the numbers 6 to 10) on the operation authority setting screen of the lock mechanism 34. The lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the icons (specifically, the icons of number 11 to number 25) displayed in yellow on the operation authority setting screen of the lock mechanism 34 for each user shown in FIG. Manager 1, Manager 2, and general users And it has a possible use. Note that the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the icons (specifically, icons 26 to 30) that are not displayed in color on the operation authority setting screen of the lock mechanism 34 for each user shown in FIG. The operation authority for each user has not yet been set. As shown in FIG. 15 (c), the icons corresponding to the lock mechanisms 34 displayed on the operation display unit 50 are color-coded on the operation authority setting screen of the lock mechanism 34 for each user. Thus, when setting the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 for each user, the operation authority of each lock mechanism 34 can be known at a glance, and therefore, it is convenient for maintenance personnel and the like who set the operation authority of each lock mechanism 34. Can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, on the setting screen for the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 for each user as shown in FIG. 15C, the icon corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 is the lock mechanism in the holder storage unit 30. It may be displayed at a position corresponding to 34 actual arrangements. That is, an icon corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 may be displayed on the operation display unit 50 in the same arrangement as that of each lock mechanism 34 as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, the color of the icon corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 displayed on the operation display unit 50 on the operation authority setting screen of the lock mechanism 34 for each user corresponds to the icon. The holder lamp 40 corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 is displayed on the operation display unit 50 when the color is related to the color assigned to the user to whom the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 is given. Light may be emitted in a color related to the color of the icon corresponding to the lock mechanism 34. Specifically, when the setting contents of the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 for each user are as shown in FIG. 15C, holders corresponding to the first to fifth lock mechanisms 34 The lamp 40 emits red light, the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the sixth to tenth locking mechanisms 34 emits blue light, and the holder lamp 40 corresponding to the eleventh to twenty-fifth locking mechanisms 34 emits yellow light. It may be.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the operation display unit 50 functions as an attribute setting unit for setting the attributes of each lock mechanism 34, and each lock displayed on the operation display unit 50 is displayed. The color of the icon corresponding to the mechanism 34 is a color associated with the attribute of the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the icon set by the attribute setting unit. Further, the holder lamp 40 corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 emits light in a color associated with the attribute of the lock mechanism 34. Here, the attribute of each lock mechanism 34 set by the operation display unit 50 as the attribute setting unit is a person who can use the key attached to the holder 32 locked by each lock mechanism 34 in the above example. Note that the attribute of each lock mechanism 34 set by the operation display unit 50 as the attribute setting unit is not limited to the person who can use the key. As another example of the attribute of each lock mechanism 34, at least one of the usage target, the usage location, and the security level of the key attached to the holder 32 may be used. The operation display unit 50 as an attribute setting unit may set the attribute of the holder 32 locked by each lock mechanism 34 instead of the attribute of each lock mechanism 34. In this case, the color of the icon corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 displayed on the operation display unit 50 when setting the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34 for each user is the icon set by the attribute setting unit. The color is associated with the attribute of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to. Further, the holder lamp 40 corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 emits light in a color associated with the attribute of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, when the unique main body portion 32a and the common portion of each holder 32 are color-coded, the attributes of the lock mechanism 34 and the holder 32 set by the operation display unit 50 as the attribute setting unit ( Specifically, when each holder 32 is color-coded in association with the use target of the key attached to the holder 32, the place of use, the person who can use it, and the security level), FIG. The color of the icon corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 displayed on the operation display unit 50 in the operation authority setting screen of the user-specific lock mechanism 34 as shown in c) of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34. It becomes associated with the color. In this case, when the attribute of the lock mechanism 34 or the holder 32 is changed, the color of the icon corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 displayed on the operation display unit 50 changes, so that the maintenance staff or the like It becomes possible to realize that the color of the holder 32 locked by 34 has to be changed.

  The key storage device 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above includes a plurality of holders 32 (key management members) each having a key attached thereto, and a holder storage unit 30 for storing each holder 32. The holder storage unit 30 has a lock mechanism 34 that locks each holder 32. Also, at least one holder 32 is color-coded with at least one other holder 32. Thus, by color-coding at least one holder 32 with at least one other holder 32, it becomes easy to distinguish each holder 32 for each use application or for each user, for example. You will be able to improve the appearance when opened.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, each holder 32 includes a specific main body portion 32a having a specific characteristic corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 to which the holder 32 is locked, and a specific main body. The common part of the at least one holder 32 is color-coded with the common part of at least one other holder 32. May be. As described above, when the color of the common part is performed in each holder 32, the advantage of being able to easily change the color classification accompanying the change of the person who can use the key attached to each holder 32, etc. There is. That is, when the color of the common part of each holder 32 is performed, the common part of the original color is removed from the unique main body part 32a even when the user who uses the key attached to each holder 32 is changed. After that, by attaching a common part with a color corresponding to the person who can use the changed key to the unique main body part 32a, the color classification in each holder 32 can be changed. Here, the common part of each holder 32 includes a ring 32c to which a key is attached, and a ring support part 32b that removably supports the ring 32c, and the ring support part 32b in at least one holder 32 and At least a portion of the ring 32c is color-coded with at least a portion of the ring support portion 32b and the ring 32c in the other at least one holder 32.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, a display unit is provided in the vicinity of the lock mechanism 34 in which each holder 32 is locked in the holder storage unit 30. The color may be a color related to the color of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the display unit. In this case, the user of the key can use which holder 32 is removed from the insertion hole 37 by using the display portion corresponding to each lock mechanism 34 when the front door 20 of the key storage device 10 is opened. It is possible to determine at a glance whether the holder 32 can be operated (that is, which holder 32 has the operating authority) and in which insertion hole 37 the holder 32 is returned when the holder 32 is returned. Here, each display unit may be a light emitting unit that can emit light in a plurality of colors (specifically, a holder lamp 40), or each display unit is configured other than the light emitting unit such as the holder lamp 40. May be used.

  In the key storage device 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the operation display unit 50 is provided as a setting information display unit for displaying the setting information of the lock mechanism 34. The color of the display portion (that is, the icon shown in FIG. 15 (c)) showing the setting information for each lock mechanism 34 displayed on is the color of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the display portion. It may be a related color. In this case, when the setting information of a certain lock mechanism 34 is changed, the color of the icon corresponding to the lock mechanism 34 displayed on the operation display unit 50 is changed. It becomes possible to realize that the color of the holder 32 to be locked has to be changed. Further, as described above, in the operation display unit 50 as the setting information display unit, each display portion (that is, each icon) is displayed at a position corresponding to the arrangement of the lock mechanisms 34 in the holder storage unit 30. It may be.

  In the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the operation display unit 50 sets the attribute of each lock mechanism 34 or the attribute of the holder 32 locked by each lock mechanism 34. The light emitting unit such as the holder lamp 40 or the like functions as a setting unit, and the attribute of the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the light emitting unit set by the operation display unit 50 as the attribute setting unit or the light emitting unit is set. The light may be emitted in a color associated with the attribute of the holder 32 locked by the corresponding lock mechanism 34. The color of each display portion (that is, each icon) displayed on the operation display unit 50 as the setting information display unit is a lock corresponding to the display portion set by the operation display unit 50 as the attribute setting unit. The color may be associated with the attribute of the mechanism 34 or the attribute of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the display portion. In this case, in the setting screen of the operation authority of the lock mechanism 34, the display portions (that is, icons) corresponding to the lock mechanisms 34 displayed on the operation display unit 50 are color-coded, so that the lock mechanism When the operation authority of 34 is set, the operation authority of each lock mechanism 34 can be understood at a glance, so that it is possible to improve the convenience for the maintenance staff or the like who set the operation authority of each lock mechanism 34. become. Here, the attribute of each lock mechanism 34 or the attribute of the holder 32 locked by each lock mechanism 34 is at least one of the use object, use place, user and security level of the key attached to the holder 32. It may be a thing.

  The key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above-described mode, and various changes can be made.

  For example, the method for color-coding the plurality of holders 32 (key management members) to which the keys are attached in the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment is limited to the above-described method as shown in FIGS. There is no. As long as at least one holder 32 can be color-coded with at least one other holder 32, a color-coding method for each holder 32 other than the above-described method as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is used. May be.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 according to the present embodiment, the structure of the holder (key management member) to which the key is attached is the same as the specific main body portion 32a and the common portion (specifically, the ring 32c and this) as shown in FIG. It is not limited to the one having the ring support portion 32b) for detachably supporting the ring 32c. As the holder to which the key is attached, a holder composed only of the specific main body portion may be used. In this case, it is desirable that the unique body part of at least one holder is color-coded with the unique body part of at least one other holder. It becomes easy to distinguish and the appearance when the front door of the key storage device is opened can be improved. As another example, as a holder to which a key is attached, a holder having only a common part may be used. Even in this case, it is desirable that the common part of at least one holder is color-coded with the common part of at least one other holder. It becomes easy to distinguish each of them, and the appearance when the front door of the key storage device is opened can be improved.

  Moreover, what has a holder as shown in FIG. 16 thru | or FIG. 18 may be used as a key storage apparatus which concerns on another modification. Here, FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a holder to which a key is attached in a key storage device according to a modification. FIG. 17 is a view showing the state of the key and holder shown in FIG. 16 when the holder is housed inside the cover and the key is exposed to the outside of the cover, and FIG. 18 is shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a state when a key is accommodated in the inside of a cover and a holder is exposed to the exterior of a cover about a key and a holder.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the key storage device according to the modification, a key 62 is attached to a holder 60 by an annular wire ring 61, and the holder 60 is stored by a holder storage unit of the key storage device. It has become. Further, in the key storage device according to the modification, a transparent or translucent cover 64 having a size capable of accommodating the holder 60 and the key 62 is provided, and the cover 64 has two opposite end portions. (Specifically, the left end and the right end in FIG. 16) are opened. Moreover, the cover inner member 66 can be accommodated inside the cover 64, and the wire ring 61 can be respectively attached to two through holes provided in the cover inner member 66. ing. Further, a lid 68 can be attached to one opening of the cover 64 (specifically, the left opening in FIG. 16), and the lid 68 has a cover inner member 66 placed inside the cover 64. In the accommodated state, the cover 64 is attached to the opening. In addition, an opening is formed in the lid portion 68, and the opening of the lid portion 68 can pass through the key 62 but through the cover inner member 66 with the lid portion 68 attached to one opening of the cover 64. The shape is not possible. Further, the other opening of the cover 64 (specifically, the opening on the right side in FIG. 16) has a shape that allows the holder 60 to pass but not the cover inner member 66. FIG. 16 shows a state before the lid portion 68 is attached to one opening of the cover 64.

  A method of creating the holder 60 as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 will be described below. First, after passing the wire ring 61 through each through hole of the cover inner member 66, a pin (not shown) is inserted into each through hole so that the wire ring 61 does not come out of the cover inner member 66. Next, the holder 60 is accommodated in the cover 64, and the cover inner member 66 is pushed into the cover 64, and then the cover 68 is attached to one of the openings at the two ends of the cover 64. . In this way, as shown in FIG. 17, a holder 60 is created in which the key 62 is exposed to the outside of the cover 64 and the holder 60 is accommodated inside the cover 64. Here, since the cover inner member 66 cannot pass through the opening provided at the lower end of the cover 64 in FIG. 17, the holder 60 is held inside the cover 64. In addition, in the key storage device of the modified example as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the cover 64 covers the holder 60 as shown in FIG. 17 (that is, the position where the key 62 is exposed), as shown in FIG. Such a key 62 can be moved relative to a position where the key 62 is covered (that is, a position where the holder 60 is exposed). Specifically, the cover inner member 66 is moved within the cover 64 from a position near the opening at one end of the cover 64 to a position near the opening at the other end (that is, as shown in FIG. 17). By moving the cover inner member 66 upward in the cover 64 from such a state), the key 62 enters the inside of the cover 64 from the opening provided at the lower end of the cover 64 in FIG. At the same time, the holder 60 comes out of the cover 64 through an opening provided at the upper end of the cover 64 in FIG. On the other hand, the cover inner member 66 cannot pass through the opening provided at the upper end of the cover 64 in FIGS. 17 and 18, so that the key 62 is held inside the cover 64. Here, when the user of the key storage device actually uses the key 62, the holder 60 is accommodated inside the cover 64 and the key 62 is exposed outside the cover 64 as shown in FIG. To do. On the other hand, when the key 62 is stored in the key storage device, when the holder 60 to which the key 62 is attached is inserted into the through hole of the holder storage unit and locked by the lock mechanism, the key as shown in FIG. 62 is accommodated inside the cover 64 so that the holder 60 is exposed to the outside of the cover 64. As a result, when the front door of the key storage device is opened, it is possible to prevent a malicious third party from pressing clay or the like against the key 62 to create a combined key for the key 62. become able to.

  Further, in the key storage device 10 of the present embodiment, the installation of the operation display unit 50 is omitted, and an instruction is sent from an external device such as a host terminal to the control unit 90 via the communication interface unit 98 to store the key. Control of each component of the apparatus 10 may be performed. In this case, the attribute of each lock mechanism 34 or the attribute of the holder 32 locked by each lock mechanism 34 is based on a command given from the external device such as a host terminal to the control unit 90 via the communication interface unit 98. It may be set by the control unit 90. At this time, the light emitting unit such as the holder lamp 40 is set based on a command given to the control unit 90 from an external device such as a host terminal or the attribute of the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the light emitting unit or the light emitting unit. Light is emitted in a color associated with the attribute of the holder 32 locked by the lock mechanism 34 corresponding to the portion. 14 and FIG. 15 may be transmitted from the control unit 90 to an external device such as a host terminal via the communication interface unit 98. In this case, a setting screen as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 can be displayed on a monitor or the like provided in such an external device. As such an external device, a personal computer or a portable terminal can be used.

  Further, a key storage device (not shown) according to another modification may be provided with a biometric information authentication unit (not shown) for authenticating biometric information such as a user's fingerprint. Such a biometric information authentication unit is installed, for example, on the right side of the front door, so that the biometric information authentication unit acquires information related to the user's fingerprint when the user holds, for example, a finger over the biometric information authentication unit. become. Based on the user's biometric information acquired by such a biometric information authentication unit, when the user is properly authenticated, the locked state of the front door by the door locking unit is released, and the front door is the housing. It will be in a state of jumping forward from. Further, the locked state of the holder by the lock mechanism of the operation authority associated with the user ID of the user is unlocked. Thus, the user can open the front door and take out the holder from the holder storage unit.

  In a key storage device (not shown) according to another modification, a keyhole into which a management key possessed by a user is inserted may be provided on the front surface of the housing or the front door. In such a key storage device, when a predetermined management key is inserted into the keyhole and the management key is turned, the locked state of the front door by the door locking unit is released, and the front door jumps forward from the housing It becomes a state. Thus, the user can open the front door and take out the holder from the holder storage unit.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Key storage apparatus 12 Case 14 Handle 20 Front door 22 1st door part 24 2nd door part 26 Hinge member 28 Mounting member 29 Magnet 30 Holder storage part (storage part)
32 Holder (key management member)
32a Unique body part 32b Ring support part (common part)
32c ring (common part)
32d Release port 32e Hole 34 Lock mechanism 35 Incorrect insertion prevention part 35a Projection 36 Holder holding plate 37 Insertion hole 40 Holder lamp (light emitting part)
50 Operation display section (setting information display section, attribute setting section)
52 power lamp 54 unreturned lamp 56 card reader 58 printer 58a opening 59 printer door 60 holder 61 wire ring 62 key 64 cover 66 cover inner member 68 lid 90 control unit 92 storage unit 94 audio unit 98 communication interface unit 100 door locking unit

Claims (13)

A plurality of key management members each having a key attached thereto;
A storage unit for storing each of the key management members, the storage unit having a lock mechanism for locking each of the key management members;
With
A key storage device in which at least one key management member is color-coded with at least one other key management member. Each key management member can be attached to and detached from the specific main body portion having a specific characteristic corresponding to the lock mechanism to which the key management member is locked, and is common to the key management members. A common part that is shaped,
The key storage device according to claim 1, wherein the common part of at least one key management member is color-coded with the common part of at least one other key management member. The common part has a ring to which a key is attached and a ring support part that detachably supports the ring,
At least a part of the ring support part and the ring in at least one key management member is color-coded with at least a part of the ring support part and the ring in at least one other key management member; The key storage device according to claim 2. A display unit is provided corresponding to the lock mechanism in which each key management member is locked in the storage unit,
4. The key storage device according to claim 1, wherein a color of each display unit is a color related to a color of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the display unit.   The key storage device according to claim 4, wherein each of the display units includes a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors. A setting information display unit for displaying setting information of the lock mechanism;
The color of the display part that is displayed on the setting information display part and shows the setting information for each lock mechanism is a color related to the color of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the display part. The key storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   The key storage device according to claim 6, wherein in the setting information display unit, each display portion is displayed at a position corresponding to an array of the lock mechanisms in the storage unit. An attribute setting unit for setting an attribute of each lock mechanism or an attribute of the key management member locked by each lock mechanism;
A setting information display unit for displaying setting information of the lock mechanism;
Further comprising
The color of the display portion that is displayed on the setting information display unit and indicates the setting information for each lock mechanism is the attribute of the lock mechanism corresponding to the display portion or the display set by the attribute setting unit. 4. The key storage device according to claim 1, wherein the key storage device has a color associated with the attribute of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to a portion. 5. A display unit is provided corresponding to the lock mechanism in which each key management member is locked in the storage unit,
Each of the display units includes a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors,
The key storage device according to claim 8, wherein the light emitting unit emits light in a color related to a color of the display portion indicating the setting information of the lock mechanism corresponding to the light emitting unit in the setting information display unit.   The color of the display part that is displayed on the setting information display part and shows the setting information for each lock mechanism is a color related to the color of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the display part. The key storage device according to claim 8 or 9. An attribute setting unit for setting an attribute of each lock mechanism or an attribute of the key management member locked by each lock mechanism;
A display unit is provided corresponding to the lock mechanism in which each key management member is locked in the storage unit,
Each of the display units includes a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors,
The light emitting unit is associated with the attribute of the lock mechanism corresponding to the light emitting unit set by the attribute setting unit or the attribute of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the light emitting unit. The key storage device according to claim 1, wherein the key storage device emits light in a different color.   The key storage device according to claim 11, wherein the light emitting unit emits light in a color related to a color of the key management member locked by the lock mechanism corresponding to the light emitting unit.   The attribute of each lock mechanism or the attribute of the key management member locked by each lock mechanism is at least one of a use target, a use place, a user, and a security level of a key attached to the key management member. The key storage device according to claim 8, wherein the key storage device is a device.

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