JP2019050222A - Storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable a touch switch section of a capacitance touch switch device to emit light as extensively as possible.SOLUTION: A capacitance touch switch device 60 comprises: a touch sheet 90 which includes a sheet 92 and an electrode section 210, to detect electrostatic capacity, formed on the sheet 92; a light emitting section 214 which is positioned opposite to the electrode section 210; and an intervention member 80 which is positioned between the touch sheet 90 and the light emitting section 214 and guides the light emitted from the light emitting section 214 toward the electrode section 210.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a capacitive touch switch device that accepts an operation by a finger or the like, and an authentication device including the same.

  Patent Document 1 discloses an authentication device in which a plurality of capacitance switches are provided on the surface of a film.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2010-039531

  By the way, in the authentication device as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it may be desired to cause each electrostatic capacitance switch provided on the film to emit light from the viewpoint of improving the visibility to the user, convenience, and the like.

  However, it is difficult to cause each capacitance switch to emit light in a desired range.

  For example, it is difficult to cause each of the capacitance switches to emit light in a wide range as compared with the light emitting region of the light emitting unit. It is because it is difficult to give the light diffusion function to the film itself because the thickness dimension of the film, the material and the like are restricted from the relationship of the detectable distance of the capacitance switch and the like. In addition, when a light emitting diode is used as the light emitting portion, it is more difficult to cause the electrostatic capacitance switch to emit light widely because the irradiation angle is small.

  In addition, for example, it is also difficult to cause each of the capacitance switches to emit light within a limited range as compared with the light emitting region of the light emitting unit. This is because the thickness dimension of the film, the material, and the like are restricted from the relationship of the detectable distance of the capacitance switch and the like, and the light shielding performance is also restricted.

  Then, an object of this invention is to enable it to be able to set the light emission area | region of the touch switch part of an electrostatic capacitance type touch switch apparatus in a desired range easily.

  In order to solve the above problems, a capacitive touch switch device according to a first aspect corresponds to a touch sheet including a sheet and an electrode portion for detecting capacitance formed on the sheet, and the electrode portion. And an intervening member interposed between the touch sheet and the light emitting portion and guiding light emitted from the light emitting portion toward the electrode portion.

  A second aspect is the capacitive touch switch device according to the first aspect, wherein the touch sheet includes a plurality of the electrodes formed in a matrix at regular intervals, and each of the plurality of electrodes A plurality of light emitting units are provided corresponding to

  A third aspect is the capacitive touch switch device according to the first or second aspect, further comprising a mounting substrate on which the touch detection circuit unit connected to the electrode unit is mounted, the mounting substrate In the above, the light emitting unit is mounted.

  A fourth aspect is the capacitive touch switch device according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein an antenna that communicates with an external non-contact communication device is formed on the sheet. It is being done.

  A fifth aspect is the capacitance type touch switch device according to the fourth aspect, wherein the antenna is an outer periphery of the electrode portion, and a space is provided between the antenna portion and the electrode portion, and the sheet It is formed in the position which provided the space | interval with the edge of.

  A sixth aspect is the capacitive touch switch device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the sheet and the electrode portion exhibit light transmissivity.

  The storage apparatus according to the seventh aspect is switched between a storage section including an openable and closable member, a locked state in which the openable member is kept closed, and a unlocked state in which the openable member is made openable. A lock mechanism and a capacitive touch switch device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising an authentication unit that performs authentication in response to a touch operation detected through the electrode unit. And a capacitive touch switch device configured to switch the state of the lock mechanism according to the authentication result by the authentication unit.

  According to the first aspect, the light emitted from the light emitting unit is guided by the intervening member toward the electrode unit. At this time, the light irradiated from the light emitting unit can be spread or limited to a certain range by the intervening member. In addition, a portion of the touch sheet provided with the electrode unit functions as a touch switch unit that detects a detection target such as a finger. For this reason, the light emission area | region which looked at the touch switch part of the electrostatic capacitance type touch switch apparatus from the outside can be easily set to a desired range.

  According to the second aspect, each of the plurality of electrodes formed in a matrix can be made to emit light by the light emitting unit.

  According to the third aspect, the electrode unit and the touch detection circuit unit can be separated by the intervening member. Thereby, interference with an electrode part and a touch detection circuit part can be suppressed, and touch sensitivity can be made favorable.

  According to the fourth aspect, since the antenna is formed on the same sheet as the electrode portion, the antenna can be provided at a position as close as possible to the outside.

  According to the fifth aspect, the antenna can be formed as large as possible, and a space through which radio waves can pass can be formed around it. Thereby, the sensitivity of the antenna can be improved.

  According to the sixth aspect, the light from the light emitting unit passes through the sheet and the electrode unit. This allows the touch switch portion to emit light more brightly as viewed from the outside.

  According to the seventh aspect, the user can switch the lock mechanism to the locked state or the unlocked state by performing the touch operation through the touch switch unit which emits light as widely as possible.

It is a perspective view which shows a storage apparatus. It is a partial front view of a storage device. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of an opening / closing operation unit. It is a partial disassembled perspective view of an opening / closing operation unit. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a switching | closing operation unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a capacitive touch switch device. It is an exploded perspective view of a capacitive touch switch device. It is a perspective view showing the bottom of a main part case. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the part in which the switch operation part was provided among the bottom parts. It is a figure which shows the operation example with respect to two switches. It is a figure which shows the other operation example with respect to two switches. It is a figure which shows the further another operation example with respect to two switches. It is a front view showing a touch sheet. It is a front view showing a cover sheet. It is a rear view showing a cover sheet. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the state in which the cover sheet was mounted | worn with the door. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which one part of electrostatic capacitance type touch switch apparatus is light-emitting. It is a partial schematic sectional view of a capacitive touch switch device. It is a figure which shows the example of gesture operation with respect to the opening / closing operation unit. It is a figure which shows the touch operation example of the card-type terminal device with respect to the opening / closing operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example by one-touch authentication mode of the opening / closing operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example by the gesture authentication mode of the opening / closing operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example by card | curd authentication mode of the opening / closing operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example by the gesture plus card authentication mode of the opening / closing operation unit.

  Hereinafter, the capacitive touch switch and the storage device according to the embodiment will be described.

<About the entire configuration of the storage device>
First, the entire configuration of the storage device will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the storage device 10, and FIG. 2 is a partial front view of the storage device 10. As shown in FIG.

  The storage device 10 includes a cabinet 12 as a storage portion, a door lock mechanism 20, and an open / close operation unit 30.

  The cabinet 12 includes a storage body 14 and doors 16a and 16b.

  The storage body portion 14 is formed in a box shape having an opening on one side (front side), and a storage space 14S is formed in the storage body portion 14.

  The double-opening type doors 16a and 16b are attached to the opening of the storage main body 14 so as to be openable and closable as an opening and closing member. The butt parts of the doors 16a and 16b are disposed in an overlapping manner, and when the one door 16a (the right door in FIGS. 1 and 2) overlapping on the outside is closed, the other door 16b overlapping on the inside is It can not be opened.

  In addition, although the cabinet 12 demonstrates as an example provided with the doors 16a and 16b of double-opening type here, a cabinet may be provided with the door of single-opening type. In addition, the cabinet may have a configuration in which a drawer portion is provided so as to be able to be pulled out and pushed into the storage space. In this case, the drawer is an opening and closing member capable of opening and closing with respect to the storage space.

  A door lock mechanism 20 is provided on one of the doors 16a. The door lock mechanism 20 is a mechanism that is incorporated into the door 16a and that brings the doors 16a and 16b into a closed lock state or an openable state. Here, the door lock mechanism 20 includes a shaft 22 and a lock claw portion 24. The shaft 22 is rotatably attached to the inside of the door 16a along the vertical direction. At either end of the shaft 22, a locking claw 24 is mounted non-rotatably relative to the shaft 22. Then, when the shaft 22 is rotated in a state where the door 16a is closed, the lock claw portion 24 changes its posture and locks in the lock hole formed at the edge of the opening of the storage main body portion 14. As a result, the door 16a is in the closed lock state. In addition, when the shaft 22 is rotated to change the attitude of the lock claw 24, the locking between the lock claw 24 and the lock hole is released, and the door 16a can be opened. As the door lock mechanism, in addition to the above configuration, it is well known that the shaft is moved in the axial direction to be engaged with or released from the edge of the opening of the storage main body, and the structure for engaging the engagement claw with the other door Various configurations, including configurations, may be employed.

  An open / close operation unit 30 for authenticating the user, accepting the operation of the door lock mechanism 20, and restricting the operation of the door lock mechanism 20 is incorporated in the door 16a in the one door 16a.

<On the overall configuration of the opening / closing operation unit>
The entire configuration of the opening / closing operation unit 30 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the entire configuration of the opening / closing operation unit 30, and FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of the opening / closing operation unit 30. As shown in FIG.

  The open / close operation unit 30 includes a frame member 32, a handle 40, a lock driver 50, and a capacitive touch switch device 60.

  The frame member 32 is a member formed of resin or the like, and includes a first accommodation portion 33, a second accommodation portion 34, and a third accommodation portion 35. Here, the first accommodation portion 33, the second accommodation portion 34, and the third accommodation portion 35 are formed to be aligned in this order. The lock drive unit 50 is incorporated in the first accommodation unit 33, the handle unit 40 is incorporated in the second accommodation unit 34, and the capacitive touch switch device 60 is incorporated in the third accommodation unit 35.

  The handle portion 40 is supported by the second accommodation portion 34 of the frame member 32 so as to be changeable in posture. In a state where the main opening / closing operation unit 30 is attached to the back surface side of the door 16a, the handle portion 40 and the shaft 22 are connected so as to rotate the shaft 22 in conjunction with the attitude change of the handle portion 40. The shaft 22 is biased by a biasing member such as a coil spring in a direction to lock the lock claw 24 in the lock hole. Then, by operating the handle portion 40 (for example, pulling operation), the locking between the lock claw portion 24 and the lock hole is released. In addition, when the force to operate the handle portion 40 is released (for example, the pulling operation is released), the handle portion 40 returns to the original posture, the lock claw portion 24 changes its posture by the biasing force, and the lock claw portion 24 locks. It can be locked in the hole. The connection from the handle portion 40 to the shaft 22 is a connection in one direction, so that by operating the handle portion 40, the shaft 22 can be rotated while the handle portion 40 is in an initial posture (not pulled In this state, the shaft 22 can be rotated to lock the lock claw 24 in the lock hole.

  The lock drive unit 50 is controlled in operation in accordance with the control of the capacitive touch switch device 60, and restricts the operation of the door lock mechanism 20. The lock drive unit 50 includes a solenoid actuator 52 and a restriction piece 54. The solenoid actuator 52 is an actuator provided with a coil, a movable core and the like, and the control piece 54 is reciprocally driven by the solenoid actuator 52. The solenoid actuator 52 is accommodated in the solenoid case 53. The restricting piece 54 is disposed on the side of the handle 40 or a connecting portion between the handle 40 and the shaft 22 and restricts the position change of the handle 40 and the change of the handle 40. It is supported so as to be reciprocally movable between the positions. The movement of the restricting piece 54 under the drive of the solenoid actuator 52 switches between a state in which the attitude of the handle portion 40 can be changed and a state in which the attitude change is restricted. In the state in which the handle portion 40 can be changed in attitude, the lock claw portion 24 of the door lock mechanism 20 can be released from engagement with the lock hole by operating the handle portion 40. That is, this state is the unlocking state in which the door 16a can be opened. In addition, in a state in which the handle portion 40 is restricted to a state in which the posture can not be changed, the lock portion between the lock claw portion 24 of the door lock mechanism 20 and the lock hole can not be released by operating the handle portion 40. That is, this state is a locked state in which the door 16a is kept closed. As described above, even in this state, when the door 16a is closed from the open state, the lock claw portion 24 can be locked in the lock hole.

  In this embodiment, the door lock mechanism 20, the handle portion 40, and the lock drive portion 50 lock the door 16a as the open / close member in a closed state (locked state) and lock the door 16a in an openable state. It is a lock mechanism that can be switched to the release state (release state). However, it is not essential that the lock mechanism has the above-mentioned configuration. For example, the handle portion is provided as a handle for opening and closing the door, and as the lock mechanism, the lock claw portion that can be engaged with and detached from the storage main body directly by the solenoid actuator etc. Or you may employ | adopt the structure by which a position is changed.

  The capacitive touch switch device 60 is configured to receive a touch operation by the user and to control the lock driving unit 50 based on the touch operation. Here, the capacitive touch switch device 60 communicates with an external non-contact communication device, and is configured to be able to control the lock drive unit 50 based on the communication result.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the open / close operation unit 30 controls the lock drive unit 50 in accordance with at least one of the touch operation by the user and the authentication operation using the non-contact communication device by the user. It switches between the closed state and the openable state of 16a and 16b.

  A power supply unit 45 is integrally combined with the main opening / closing operation unit 30. The power supply unit 45 includes a primary battery such as a dry cell or a rechargeable secondary battery, and supplies power to the main opening / closing operation unit 30. The power supply unit 45 preferably has a capacity enough to operate the main opening / closing operation unit 30 for about one year.

<About the electrical configuration of the switching unit>
The electrical configuration of the opening / closing operation unit 30 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the opening / closing operation unit 30. As shown in FIG.

  The opening / closing operation unit 30 includes, as electrical components, various electrical elements mounted on the mounting substrate 70, various electrical elements provided on the touch sheet 90, and a solenoid actuator 52.

  In the mounting substrate 70, the authentication controller 200, the touch detection circuit unit 210C, the communication circuit unit 212C, and the light emitting units 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 ( 6), 214 (7), 214 (8), 214 (9) (note that when there is no need to distinguish between them, these may be collectively referred to simply as the light emitting unit 214), and the light emitting unit 214 , Switches 216 (1), 216 (2), and a drive circuit 218 of the solenoid actuator 52.

  The authentication controller 200 is configured by a general microcomputer including a central processing unit and a storage device 202. The central processing unit executes each processing step described in the program 203 stored in the storage device 202. The storage device 202 is configured of one or more of various storage devices such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a rewritable non-volatile memory (EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), etc.) It is done. The storage device 202 stores the program 203 executed by the central processing unit, and also stores various types of information (permission information 204, history 205, etc. described later) necessary for executing the program 203. The storage device 202 also provides a work area for executing the program 203. In the mounting substrate 70, the authentication controller 200 and other various electrical elements are electrically connected by the circuit pattern formed on the mounting substrate 70.

  The touch detection circuit unit 210C is connected to the authentication controller 200 and also includes electrode units 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (5), 210 (6) described later. , 210 (7), 210 (8), 210 (9) (note that when there is no need to distinguish between them, they may be collectively referred to as being simply described as the electrode portion 210). Then, when the user's finger or the like approaches each electrode unit, a change in capacitance due to the finger is detected, and the detection signal is output to the authentication controller 200. Thereby, the authentication controller 200 can detect which of the electrode units the finger approaches.

  The communication circuit unit 212C is connected to the authentication controller 200 and to an antenna 212 described later. Then, the communication circuit unit 212C performs noncontact communication with an external noncontact communication device described later through the antenna 212, and provides the information received from the noncontact communication device to the authentication controller 200, or the authentication controller The information from 200 is transmitted to the noncontact communication device. As the non-contact communication device, a card-type terminal device 140, a portable terminal device, a personal computer, etc. described later is assumed, and as communication between the communication circuit unit 212C and the non-contact communication device, radio wave communication is assumed. .

  The light emitting unit 214 is an element capable of emitting light by itself, such as a light emitting diode, and is fixed to a fixed position on the mounting substrate 70 by being mounted on the mounting substrate 70. Each light emitting unit 214 is connected to the authentication controller 200 through a drive circuit 215. Then, under the control of the authentication controller 200, each light emitting unit 214 is individually driven to emit light.

  The switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are connected to the authentication controller 200. Then, a signal corresponding to the open / close state of each switch 216 (1), 216 (2) is input to the authentication controller 200. For example, the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are normally-opened push button switches, one contact of which is connected to the power supply voltage and the other contact of which is grounded via the pull-down resistor R. And is connected to the authentication controller 200. When the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are in the open state, an off signal is input from the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) to the authentication controller 200, and the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are turned off. Is turned on to be in a closed state, an on signal is input to the authentication controller 200 from the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2).

  The drive circuit 218 is connected to the authentication controller 200 and to the solenoid actuator 52. Then, under the control of the authentication controller 200, the drive of the solenoid actuator 52 is controlled, and the restricting piece 54 moves back and forth.

  The touch sheet 90 includes, as electrical components, electrode units for electrostatic capacitance detection 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (5), 210 (6), 210 (7), 210 (8), 210 (9) and an antenna 212 are provided.

  The electrode portion is formed of a conductor and provided so as to be dispersed in the touch sheet 90. And a user's finger etc. can be selectively approached to either of the said electrode part.

  The antenna 212 is an antenna for the communication circuit unit 212C to communicate with an external non-contact communication device, and is formed of a conductor. The antenna 212 is provided on the touch sheet 90 at a position avoiding the electrode unit 210.

  The electrode unit 210 and the antenna 212 will be described in detail later.

  The open / close operation unit 30 includes a USB terminal 220 connected to the authentication controller 200. The open / close operation unit 30 can also communicate with an external device connected to the USB terminal through the USB terminal 220.

<About capacitive touch switch device>
The entire configuration of the capacitive touch switch device 60 will be described. 6 and 7 are exploded perspective views of the capacitive touch switch device 60. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 6, and 7, the capacitive touch switch device 60 includes a touch sheet 90, a light emitting unit 214, and an intervening member 80. The light emitted from each light emitting unit 214 passes through the interposing member 80 and reaches the touch sheet 90. Each light is spread as it passes through the interposing member 80, and when the capacitive touch switch device 60 is observed from the outside, each touch switch portion 130 (see FIG. 17) is observed in a wider range of light. Become.

  More specifically, in the capacitive touch switch device 60, the mounting substrate 70, the interposing member 80, the touch sheet 90, and the cover sheet 100 are combined in this order in the laminated state, and this laminated body is assembled in the main body case 62. It is supposed to be attached.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of each part of the capacitive touch switch device 60 will be described.

<About the body case>
The main body case 62 is formed in a bowl shape including a bottom portion 63 and a surrounding wall portion 66 surrounding the one main surface side of the bottom portion 63 on the one main surface side of the bottom portion 63. The main body case 62 is open on the opposite side of the bottom portion 63. The opening 62h of the main body case 62 is disposed to face the door 16a. The bottom portion 63 is provided so as to partially close the bottom side of the main body case 62. Therefore, the bottom side of the main body case 62 is open except for the portion where the bottom portion 63 is provided. Wiring to the external power supply unit 45 and the solenoid actuator 52 is drawn out through the opening 63 h.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the bottom portion 63 of the main body case 62, and FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a portion of the bottom portion 63 provided with the switch operating portions 64 (1) and 64 (2).

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the bottom portion 63 is provided with a plurality (two in this case) of switch operation portions 64 (1) and 64 (2) adjacent to each other. The switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) are provided at positions facing the respective switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) mounted on the mounting substrate 70. Each switch operation unit 64 (1), 64 (2) is provided so as to be able to advance and retract with respect to the switch 216 (1), 216 (2) so that the switch 216 (1), 216 (2) can be pressed and operated. It is done. Here, each switch operating portion 64 (1), 64 (2) is elastically deformable in the front and back direction of the bottom portion 63 by forming a U-shaped slit in the bottom portion 63. When the switch operating units 64 (1) and 64 (2) are pressed, the switch operating units 64 (1) and 64 (2) are elastically deformed to the inside of the bottom portion 63, and the switch operating units 64 (1) , 64 (2) are pressed, thereby turning on the respective switches 216 (1), 216 (2). Further, when the force for pressing the switch operating parts 64 (1) and 64 (2) is released, the switch operating parts 64 (1) and 64 (2) elastically return to the original shape, and the switch 216 (1), 216 (2) returns to the original off state.

  Each of the switch operating portions 64 (1) and 64 (2) includes operation protrusions 64 a (1) and 64 a (2) that protrude toward the outside of the bottom portion 63. The operation protrusions 64a (1), 64a (2) are portions for facilitating the pushing operation of the switch operation parts 64 (1), 64 (2).

  In the capacitive touch switch device 60, a predetermined instruction can be input by pressing one or both of the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2). Therefore, it is possible to more reliably perform the push operation on each of the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) and the simultaneous push operation on the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2). It is preferable that it is a structure.

  Therefore, here, the projection dimensions of the operation projections 64a (1) and 64a (2) are made different. Here, the projection dimension of the operation projection 64a (1) is larger than the projection dimension of the operation projection 64a (2). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, it is easy to push and operate only the operation projection 64a (1) with a finger F or the like. When the operation projection 64a (2) is pressed, as shown in FIG. 11, the operation projection 64a (2) is avoided while avoiding the operation projection 64a (1) projecting relatively large. ) Is also easy to press with fingers F or the like. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12, if the finger F or the like is further pushed in while recognizing that the operation projection 64 a (1) has been pushed and operated with a tactile sensation or the like, the operation projection 64 a (2) is pushed and operated. It is also easy to simultaneously press the switch operating units 64 (1) and 64 (2).

  In this manner, a plurality of switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) for pressing the plurality of switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) to the respective switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) The switch 216 (1), which is provided correspondingly, is made different in the projecting dimensions of the operation protrusions 64 a (1) and 64 a (2) of the switch operating portions 64 (1) and 64 (2). The separate pushing operation and simultaneous pushing operation of 216 (2) can be easily performed. This configuration can be provided not only in the case of being incorporated in the capacitive touch switch device 60 but also as a switch device of various electric components.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, on the inner surface of the surrounding wall portion 66, a convex streak portion 67 extending from the bottom portion 63 to the front of the opening 63h is formed. Here, on each of the four surfaces constituting the inner surface of the surrounding wall portion 66, convex ridges 67 extending in parallel at intervals are formed. The positions of the end portions on the openings 63 h side of the respective ridges 67 coincide with each other in the direction connecting the bottom portion 63 and the openings 63 h. Then, when the mounting board 70 is accommodated in the main body case 62, the end portion on the opening 63 h side of each of the ridges 67 abuts on the peripheral portion of the mounting board 70. Thereby, the mounting substrate 70 is received and supported at a fixed position from the bottom side in the main body case 62.

  Further, in the pair of opposite side wall portions 66a of the surrounding wall portion 66, a locking concave portion 66ah in which the locking convex portion 83p of the intervening member 80 can be fitted is formed. Here, two locking recesses 66ah are formed at positions closer to the openings 63h than the ridges 67 among the side wall portions 66a. The locking recess 66ah penetrates the side wall portion 66a inward and outward, but may be a recess not penetrating. Then, when the interposing member 80 is pushed into the main body case 62, the respective engaging convex portions 83p of the interposing member 80 engage with the corresponding engaging recesses 66ah, and the interposing member 80 is fixed at a predetermined position in the main body case 62. It is fixed. In this state, the mounting substrate 70 is held in the main body case 62 in a state of being sandwiched between the ridges 67 and the interposing member 80.

  Further, two positioning recesses 68 are formed in parallel in each of the portions on the side closer to the opening 63 h among the four outward facing surfaces of the surrounding wall 66. Here, each positioning recess 68 is formed in the shape of a groove that opens to the opening 63 h side of the surrounding wall 66. Further, positioning convex portions 83 q are formed in portions corresponding to the respective positioning concave portions 68 among the four outwardly facing surfaces of the interposing member 80. Then, when the interposition member 80 is fitted into the main body case 62, each positioning convex portion 83q is inserted into the corresponding positioning recess 68, and the interposition member 80 is more reliably held at the fixed position relative to the main body case 62.

  Further, a case fixing concave portion 69 is formed in each of the portions closer to the bottom portion 63 among the four outward facing surfaces of the main body case 62. The case fixing recess 69 is formed at a position showing four-fold symmetry in a front view when the main case 62 is viewed from the opening 63 h toward the bottom 63. Here, two case fixing recesses 69 are formed at intervals in each of the four outward facing surfaces of the main body case 62.

  On the other hand, case fixing pieces 35P which can be engaged with the case fixing recess 69 are formed on both sides of the third accommodating portion 35 of the frame member 32 for accommodating and fixing the main body case 62 (see FIG. 4). Here, two case fixing pieces 35P are formed on both side portions of the third accommodation portion 35, respectively. Each case fixing piece 35P forms a long piece extending from the front side (front side of the door) to the back side (back side of the door) on both sides of the third housing portion 35, and the leading end of the piece It is set as the structure which formed the latching convex part which protrudes inward. Then, when the main body case 62 is inserted from the back side of the third housing portion 35 so as to be pushed in, the locking convex portion at the tip of each case fixing piece 35P abuts on the outer surface of the main body case 62, and the case fixing piece 35P is outside It elastically deforms in the direction. Then, when the main body case 62 is pushed until the locking convex portion reaches the case fixing concave portion 69, the case fixing piece 35 P elastically returns to the original shape, and the locking convex portion locks in the case fixing concave portion 69. Thus, the main body case 62 is held so as not to come off the rear side of the third housing portion 35. In this state, an edge 66p of the surrounding wall 66 of the body case 62, which is formed to project outward from the peripheral edge on the bottom side, abuts on the third housing 35 from the back side. For this reason, the main body case 62 is held so as not to come off the front side of the third housing portion 35 as well. Thereby, the main body case 62 is held at a fixed position in the third housing portion 35.

  The third accommodating portion 35 is formed in a square frame shape, and the main body case 62 is also formed in a square frame shape. Therefore, the main body case 62 can be fitted into the third housing portion 35 in an arbitrary posture in which the main body case 62 is rotated every 90 degrees around the axis from the opening 63 h toward the bottom portion 63. At this time, since the case fixing concave portions 69 are formed in each of the four outward facing surfaces of the main body case 62, each case fixing piece in an arbitrary posture in which the main body case 62 is rotated every 90 degrees as described above. The 35P can be locked in the case fixing recess 69 on both sides of the main case 62. Therefore, the capacitive touch switch device 60 can be accommodated and fixed in the third accommodation portion 35 in an arbitrary posture rotated every 90 degrees.

  As described later, since the numbers are printed on the cover sheet 100, the cover sheet 100 has vertical and horizontal directions when viewed from the front. On the other hand, the main opening / closing operation unit 30 may be diverted to a configuration in which it is incorporated into a door or the like in a sideways attitude rotated 90 degrees according to the mounting target portion. By making it possible to change the attachment attitude of the capacitive touch switch device 60 with respect to the third accommodation portion 35, it is possible to easily cope with the change of the attachment attitude of the open / close operation unit 30.

<About mounting board>
The mounting substrate 70 is formed in a square plate shape, the light emitting unit 214 is mounted and fixed on one main surface, and the authentication controller 200, the touch detection circuit unit 210C, the communication circuit unit 212C, and the switch 216 (on the other main surface). 1), 216 (2), an electronic component 72 such as an IC chip constituting the drive circuit 218, etc., and the switches 216 (1), 216 (2) are mounted and fixed. It is electrically connected through the formed circuit pattern.

  On one main surface of the mounting substrate 70, the light emitting units 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 (6), 214 (7), 214 (8) , 214 (9) are fixed so as to be arranged in a lattice point shape, here, three rows vertically and three rows horizontally. The light emitting units 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 (6), 214 (7), 214 (8) and 214 (9) are respectively It corresponds to each electrode part 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (5), 210 (6), 210 (7), 210 (8), 210 (9). Is provided.

  Further, on the other main surface of the mounting substrate 70, the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are fixed at positions corresponding to the back sides of the switch operating portions 64 (1) and 64 (2), The corresponding switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are pressed and operated by the pushing operation of the operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2).

  In addition, the USB terminal 220 is also mounted and fixed on the other main surface side of the mounting substrate 70. The USB terminal 220 is provided inside the opening portion avoiding the bottom portion 63 of the main body case 62, and the USB terminal on the external device side can be connected to the USB terminal 220 through the opening.

  As described above, the mounting board 70 is held at a fixed position in a state of being sandwiched between the ridges 67 and the interposing member 80 in the main body case 62.

<About intervening member>
The intervening member 80 is interposed between the touch sheet 90 and the light emitting unit 214, and is configured to be capable of guiding the light emitted from each light emitting unit 214 toward the electrode unit 210. Here, the intervening member 80 is configured to be able to guide the light emitted from each light emitting unit 214 toward the electrode unit 210 while spreading the light. In the intervening member 80, it is not essential that the light is spread, and the light emitted from the light emitting unit 214 may be limited by a light transmission hole described later. By forming the shape of the light passage hole into a desired shape, the shape and the range of the light emitting region can be set arbitrarily.

  Here, the intervening member 80 is configured to spread the light emitted from each light emitting unit 214 by providing a space between the light emitting unit 214 and the electrode unit 210.

  More specifically, the interposition member 80 includes the interposition main body 82 and the window 88.

  The intervening main body 82 is a member formed of resin or the like, and is formed in a rectangular block shape. The interposed main body 82 is preferably formed of a light-impermeable material, such as a black resin. When the interposed main body portion 82 is observed from its one main surface (front), it has a square outer shape which can be accommodated in the main body case 62. Further, in the intervening main body portion 82, a light passing hole 84 penetrating from the light emitting portion 214 toward the electrode portion 210 is formed. Here, each of the light emitting units 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 (6), 214 (7), 214 (8), 214 (9). A plurality of light passing holes 84 are formed corresponding to. That is, nine light passage holes 84 are formed in a lattice point shape, in this case, three rows vertically and three rows horizontally.

  Here, each light passage hole 84 is formed in a square hole shape. However, the light passage holes may be round holes, polygonal holes or the like. In addition, the light passing holes are formed of a plurality of light emitting units 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 (6), 214 (7), 214 (8). , 214 (9) may be a single hole commonly formed.

  The opening on the side of the electrode portion 210 among the light passing holes 84 is formed at an opening edge portion 85 which spreads through the step portion 84S more than the other portions. The window portion 88 is formed of a transparent material such as an acrylic resin, and is formed in a plate shape that can be fitted into the opening edge portion 85, that is, a rectangular plate shape. Then, the window portion 88 is fitted and held in the opening edge portion 85 of each light passage hole 84. As a result, the surface of the interposing member 80 on which the touch sheet 90 is disposed has a shape in which the surface of the interposing main body 82 on the side of the touch sheet 90 and the window portion 88 are coplanar.

  The light emitting units 214 mounted on the mounting substrate 70 are disposed in the portion of the corresponding light passing holes 84 on the side of the mounting substrate 70, so the light emitted from each light emitting unit 214 is transmitted to each light passing hole 84. Leads to the electrode portion 210. That is, the light emitting unit 214 reaches the electrode unit 210 through a certain distance. Usually, light emitted from a light emitting portion such as a light emitting diode is not parallel light but diffused light having a relatively small diffusion angle. For this reason, the light emitted from the light emitting portion spreads to a certain extent when passing through the light passage hole 84. For this reason, the touch switch section 130 of the capacitive touch switch device 60 can emit light as widely as possible as viewed from the outside.

  The intervening member 80 in the present embodiment is configured to spread light by providing a certain distance between the light emitting unit 214 and the electrode unit 210. It is not essential that the intervening member has the above configuration. The intervening member may include a light scattering portion for scattering light, and the light scattering portion may spread the light from the light emitting unit 214.

  Further, on two opposing surfaces of the four surfaces around the intervening main body 82, locking projections 83p are formed to respectively project outward. Here, two locking projections 83p are formed at intervals on each of the two opposing surfaces. Then, as described above, in the state in which the interposing member 80 is accommodated in the main body case 62, each locking convex portion 83p is locked to the locking recess 66ah of the main body case 62.

  Further, two positioning convex portions 83 q are formed in parallel on each of the four surfaces around the intervening main body portion 82. Then, as described above, in the state in which the interposing member 80 is fitted into the main body case 62, each positioning convex portion 83q is fitted into each positioning concave portion 68 on the main body case 62 side.

<About touch sheet>
FIG. 13 is a front view showing the touch sheet 90. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 13, the touch sheet 90 includes a sheet 92 and an electrode unit 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (5), 210. (6), 210 (7), 210 (8), and 210 (9).

  The sheet 92 is formed of a transparent resin sheet such as polyethylene terephthalate. The sheet 92 is formed in a square shape, and is disposed on the entire square surface on the front side of the interposing member 80. From the center of one side of the sheet 92, an extension sheet portion 93 for forming a wiring for electrically connecting the electrode portion 210 and the mounting substrate 70 is extended. The interposing member 80 and the sheet 92 are attached, for example, by a double-sided tape or the like. Although the corners of the sheet 92 are rounded here, this is not essential. It is preferable that a protective sheet formed of a transparent polyester film or the like be provided on one side or both sides of the sheet 92. The protective sheet is preferably provided on the side of the sheet 92 on which the electrode unit 210 is provided so as to cover the electrode unit 210.

  The electrode units 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (5), 210 (6), 210 (7), 210 (8) and 210 (9) are respectively The light emitting units 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 (6), 214 (7), 214 (8), and 214 (9), respectively. It is provided in the position. That is, nine light passage holes 84 and nine electrode portions 210 are formed in a matrix at regular intervals, in this case, arranged in three vertical rows and three horizontal rows.

  Moreover, the electrode part 210 is formed in square shape here. In the present example, the electrode unit 210 also matches the position and size of each window 88. However, the electrode portion may have another polygonal shape, a circular shape, or the like.

  In the sheet 92 and the extension sheet portion 93, electrode wirings 211 connected to the mounting substrate 70 from the respective electrode portions 210 through the extension sheet portion 93 are formed.

  The electrode portion 210 and the electrode wiring 211 form a conductive film on the sheet 92 and etch the conductive film in a predetermined pattern, or print the conductive film on the sheet 92 in a predetermined pattern, or the like. It can be formed.

  The electrode portion 210 preferably has a light transmitting property. Here, the light transmitting property means that light can be transmitted through the electrode portion 210 and the electrode wiring 211 to such an extent that the light of the light emitting portion 214 can be visually recognized from the outside through the electrode portion 210. Therefore, indium tin oxide, zinc oxide, or the like can be used as a material for forming the electrode portion 210.

  Also, here, the antenna 92 is formed on the sheet 92. The antenna 212 is an outer periphery of the electrode portion 210 and is formed at a position where an interval is provided between the electrode portion 210 and an edge of the sheet 92. More specifically, a square loop antenna 212 is formed along the outer periphery of the sheet 92.

  By providing the antenna 212 on the outer periphery of the entire electrode portion 210, the length dimension of the antenna 212 can be increased, and as a result, the reception sensitivity of the antenna 212 can be improved.

  In addition, among the electrode portions 210, the electrode portions 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (6), 210 (7), 210 (8), 210 located on the outer peripheral side. A space is provided between (9) and the antenna 212. A space is also provided between the antenna 212 and the edge of the sheet 92. This also makes it possible to improve the reception sensitivity of the antenna 212.

  That is, when another conductor is present in the immediate vicinity of the inner circumference side of the antenna 212 and in the immediate vicinity of the outer circumference side, the radio wave becomes an obstacle to passing the outer circumference side and the inner circumference side of the antenna 212. In the present embodiment, the sheet 92 is disposed in the opening 16 h formed in the door 16 a (see FIG. 16), and the door 16 a is formed of a metal plate or the like. Therefore, when the antenna 212 is provided at the edge of the sheet 92, the door 16a blocks the radio wave on the outer peripheral side of the antenna 212. Further, since the electrode portion 210 is also a conductor, when the antenna 212 is formed in the vicinity of the electrode portion 210, the electrode portion 210 blocks radio waves.

  Therefore, as described above, by providing a space between the sheet 92 and the antenna 212 and providing a space between the electrode unit 210 and the antenna, radio waves are generated on both the inner circumferential side and the outer circumferential side of the antenna 212. Can secure an area through which the antenna 212 can pass, and the reception sensitivity of the antenna 212 can be improved.

  The antenna 212 may be formed of the same conductive material as the electrode portion 210, or may be formed of another conductive material. In the portion where the antenna 212 is formed, light may not be transmitted, and therefore, may be formed of a metal such as aluminum or copper in consideration of conductivity. Also for the antenna 212, as in the case of the electrode portion 210, a conductive film is formed on the sheet 92, and the conductive film is etched in a predetermined pattern, or a conductive film is printed on the sheet 92 in a predetermined pattern. Or the like.

  The antenna 212 is connected to the mounting substrate 70 via the antenna wiring 213 passing through the extension sheet portion 93.

  The electrode unit 210 and the antenna 212 are preferably formed on the front side (the side on which the operator is present) of the sheet 92. This is for bringing the electrode portion 210 and the antenna 212 as close as possible to the outside to improve the touch sensitivity or the reception sensitivity.

<About the cover sheet>
Fig. 14 is a front view showing the cover sheet 100, Fig. 15 is a rear view showing the cover sheet 100, and Fig. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the cover sheet 100 mounted on the door 16a. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a part of the capacitive touch switch device 60 emits light, and FIG. 18 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the capacitive touch switch device 60. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 18, for convenience of explanation, the thicknesses of the cover sheet 100, the touch sheet 90, and the like are exaggerated.

  The cover sheet 100 comprises a seat base 102.

  The sheet base 102 is formed of a transparent resin sheet such as polyethylene terephthalate. The sheet base 102 includes a cover sheet main body portion 103 and a cover sheet peripheral portion 105.

  The cover sheet main body portion 103 is formed in a square shape which is the same size as or larger than (slightly larger than) the touch sheet 90. Although the corners of the cover sheet body 103 are rounded, this is not essential. At a peripheral edge portion of the cover sheet main body portion 103, a peripheral wall portion 104 projecting toward the one surface side (the touch sheet 90 side) is provided in a protruding manner. A cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 extends outward from the projecting edge of the peripheral wall portion 104. For this reason, the cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 is provided so as to be recessed from the periphery of the cover sheet main body portion 103 via the step 105S.

  Preferably, the dimension of the step 105S (the difference between the outward facing surface of the cover sheet main body 103 and the outward facing surface of the cover sheet peripheral edge 105) is an opening of the door 16a where the capacitive touch switch device 60 is provided. The thickness is set to the same as the thickness of the peripheral portion of 63 h. As a result, the capacitive touch switch device 60 is attached to the door 16 a so that the cover sheet peripheral portion 105 is in contact with the inward portion of the peripheral portion of the opening 63 h, the outer side of the cover sheet peripheral portion 105. The facing surface and the outward facing surface of the door 16a can be disposed flush with each other. However, it is not essential that the dimension of the step 105S be the same as the thickness of the peripheral portion of the opening 63h.

  The sheet base 102 can be formed, for example, by vacuum molding a flat sheet with a mold having a predetermined shape. If a flat sheet exhibiting an initial uniform thickness is vacuum molded, the sheet base 102 after vacuum molding has an advantage that the cover sheet main body 103 can easily maintain a relatively uniform thickness. The sheet base 102 can also be formed by press molding.

  An outwardly facing portion of the cover sheet main body portion 103 is formed on the textured surface 106. The embossed surface 106 may be printed, for example, by applying an ink or the like having a thickness that allows touch to the outward surface of the cover sheet main body 103, or an embossed surface formed on a predetermined mold surface. Can be formed by transferring the shape to the outward surface of the cover sheet main body portion 103 or the like. When the outward surface of the cover sheet main body portion 103 presents the textured surface 106, when the finger or the like is brought into contact with the textured surface 106 of the cover sheet main body portion 103, the finger or the like is hooked on the textured surface 106 It can be moved smoothly without As a result, the user can smoothly perform touch input (in particular, gesture input to be described later) on the capacitive touch switch device 60.

  Further, a first print unit 107 and a second print unit 108 are formed in the inward portion of the cover sheet main body portion 103. Each of the first printing unit 107 and the second printing unit 108 is a printing film having a semi-light transmitting property. The first printing unit 107 is formed in an area other than the area of the display unit 102 a (here, numeral display units representing 1 to 9) in the inward portion of the cover sheet main body unit 103. Further, the second printing unit 108 is formed in an area other than the area surrounding the display unit 102 a in the inward portion of the cover sheet main body unit 103. Here, the area surrounding the display unit 102a is a square area (here, a square area). The area may be another polygonal area, a circular area or the like. However, this area is an area that glows dimly as described later. If this area is a circular area or the like, there is a possibility that the light emission may be difficult to recognize from the outside. By making this area into a rectangular area, even when the fingertip is brought close to that portion, the corner portion protrudes from the fingertip, which is advantageous in that the light emission of that area can be easily recognized. Thus, the cover sheet 100 exhibits the highest light transmittance in the portion of the display portion 102a, exhibits the second highest permeability in the region around it, and exhibits the lowest light transmittance in the other regions. .

  The first print unit 107 and the second print unit 108 are formed on the back surface side of the cover sheet main body portion 103, and therefore, the first print portion 107 and the second print portion 108 are not easily worn away by fingers touching the surface of the cover sheet main body portion 103. Therefore, there is an advantage that the light emitting display can be maintained for a long time.

  Note that the presence of the display portion 102 a is not essential.

  The light emission mode in the opening / closing operation unit 30 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 18, an adhesive layer B made of double-sided tape or the like is interposed between the touch sheet 90 and the cover sheet 100 and between the intervening member 80 and the touch sheet 90. As a material for forming the adhesive layer B, an acrylic adhesive or the like can be used.

  As shown in the figure, the light from the light emitting unit 214 reaches the touch sheet 90 through the light passing holes 84 of the interposing member 80. The light is diffused as it passes through the light passage hole 84 over a predetermined distance, and spreads to the same extent as or larger than the electrode portion 210. The light reaching the touch sheet 90 passes through the sheet 92 and the electrode unit 210 and reaches the cover sheet 100. The light that has reached the display portion 102 a of the cover sheet 100 is emitted to the outside of the cover sheet 100 without being blocked. Therefore, when the cover sheet 100 is observed from the outside, as shown in FIG. 17, the display section 102a is observed to be brightest and observed. In addition, the light that has reached around the display unit 102 a in the cover sheet 100 is partially blocked by the first printing unit 107. Therefore, when the cover sheet 100 is observed from the outside, as shown in FIG. 17, the display portion 102a is observed to be dimly observed. With respect to the lattice-like region which divides each display portion 102a, the entry of light is suppressed by the partition portion between each light passing hole 84 in the interposing member 80, and the first printing portion 107 and the second printing portion 107 Since the light is blocked by the printing unit 108, the light is hardly emitted.

  Further, in the open / close operation unit 30, an electrode unit 210 is provided on the touch sheet 90 on the back side of the cover sheet 100. A portion of the open / close operation unit 30 provided with each electrode unit 210 is a touch switch unit 130 that detects the proximity of a finger or the like. In the main opening / closing operation unit 30, touch input can be performed by bringing a finger or the like in proximity to any touch switch portion 130 of the cover sheet 100.

<Operation example>
In the open / close operation unit 30, various instructions can be input through the touch switch section 130 and the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2), and various instructions or data can be input / output through the antenna 212 and the USB terminal 220. is there. Further, the main opening / closing operation unit 30 can control the solenoid actuator 52 and control the light emitting operation of each light emitting unit 214. On the premise of these, an authentication operation example of the opening / closing operation unit 30 will be described.

  First, in the initial state, it is assumed that as the permission information 204, certifiable gesture information is registered. Gesture information is information indicating a locus that a finger should draw on the surface of the cover sheet 100 of the capacitive touch switch device 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the finger should draw a Z-shaped locus Z on the surface of the cover sheet 100, “1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9” is used as gesture information. "Is stored. Then, when it is detected that a finger approaches each touch switch unit 130 in the order, authentication is permitted.

  Also, in the initial state, it is assumed that an identification number that can be authenticated is registered as the permission information 204. The identification number is a number assigned to a user who can use the cabinet 12. For the user, as shown in FIG. 20, a card type terminal device 140 is lent as a non-contact communication device capable of communicating with the opening / closing operation unit 30 through the antenna 212. An identification number is assigned to the card-type terminal device 140 in advance, and when the card-type terminal device 140 approaches the front of the antenna 212 of the main opening / closing operation unit 30, that is, the front of the cover sheet 100 The operation unit 30 communicates with the card type terminal device 140 through the antenna 212, and reads the identification number stored in the card type terminal device 140. As such a communication system, various configurations including known technologies such as NFC (Near Field Communication) communication system can be adopted.

  In addition, the open / close operation unit 30 can set the one-touch authentication mode, the gesture authentication mode, the card authentication mode, and the gesture plus card authentication mode, and in the initial state, one of the modes is set. The following operation is performed according to the set mode.

  The setting of the initial state can be performed through an external personal computer communicably connected to the open / close operation unit 30 through the USB terminal 220 or the antenna 212, and can be performed through the personal computer. Alternatively, the initial state can be set by using the touch switch unit 130 and the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the authentication controller 200 of the opening / closing operation unit 30 when the one-touch authentication mode is set.

  The authentication controller 200 is in the sleep state where power consumption is lower than the wakeup state, and if it is determined in step S1 that there is proximity of a finger or the like to the touch switch unit 130, the process proceeds to the next step S2. The determination of the proximity of a finger or the like to the touch switch unit 130 in step S1 may be performed on all the touch switch units 130, or a specific one that is a part of the plurality of touch switch units 130. A touch switch unit (for example, a touch switch unit corresponding to the number “5” at the center) may be targeted.

  In step S2, the authentication controller 200 shifts to the wakeup state, and turns on the light emitting unit 214. The lighting of the light emitting unit 214 at this time indicates that the authentication controller 200 is in the wake-up state, and the drive control of the solenoid actuator 52, that is, the unlocking and locking operations of the lock mechanism is possible. At this time, all of the plurality of light emitting units 214 may emit light, or a portion may emit light. In addition, the light emitting unit 214 may continuously emit light for a certain period of time, or may repeat blinking.

  Thereafter, in step S3, it is determined that the authentication is possible, and the process proceeds to the next step S4. That is, in this mode, the user is authenticated simply by touching the touch switch unit 130. For this reason, this mode is a mode in which the cabinet 12 can be used by all users without any restriction on the users.

  In step S4, the authentication controller 200 executes each process of authentication lighting, unlocking, and history storage. The authentication lighting process is a process of lighting the light emitting unit 214. The lighting of the light emitting unit 214 at this time indicates that the user is authenticated (that is, the user can use it). At this time, all of the plurality of light emitting units 214 may emit light, or a portion may emit light. In addition, the light emitting unit 214 may continuously emit light for a certain period of time, or may repeat blinking. As the unlocking process, the authentication controller 200 drives the solenoid actuator 52 so that the handle 40 can be changed in attitude. As a result, the user changes the attitude of the handle portion 40, unlocks the lock between the lock claw 24 and the lock hole, and opens the door 16a, 16b. The authentication controller 200 also stores the usage history 205 in the storage device. Here, since the user is not specified, the date and time of use (the date of authentication or unlocking) and the like are stored as the history 205 in the storage device 202. The history 205 stored in the storage device 202 can be transmitted to an external personal computer or the like by communication via the USB terminal 220 or wireless communication using the antenna 212.

  In the next step S5, it is determined whether or not the first time has elapsed. The first time is a time (for example, 2 seconds) set in advance as an operable time of the handle portion 40 by the user. If it is determined in step S5 whether or not the first time has elapsed, the process proceeds to next step S6.

  In step S6, the authentication controller 200 executes a locking process. Specifically, the solenoid actuator 52 is driven to make the handle 40 incapable of changing its attitude. As a result, the user can not release the lock between the lock claw 24 and the lock hole by operating the handle 40 regardless of whether the door 16a is opened. When the door 16a has already been opened, the lock claw 24 can be engaged with the lock hole regardless of whether the change in the attitude of the handle 40 is restricted. For this reason, the door 16a can be closed and locked even after step S6.

  In the next step S7, the authentication controller 200 shifts to the sleep mode and ends the process. Thus, the user can open the door 16 a and use the cabinet 12 simply by touching the touch switch unit 130.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the authentication controller 200 of the opening / closing operation unit 30 when the justification authentication mode is set.

  Steps S11 and S12 are the same as steps S1 and S2.

  In step S13 following step S12, the presence or absence of proximity of a finger or the like to the touch switch unit 130 within the second time is determined. The second time is a waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) for accepting the gesture operation by the user after the authentication controller 200 wakes up and lights up, and is a time set in advance. If it is determined that there is no proximity of a finger or the like to the touch switch unit 130 within the second time, the process proceeds to step S19, and the authentication controller 200 enters the sleep state. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is proximity of a finger or the like to the touch switch unit 130 within the second time, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S14, the authentication controller 200 acquires the gesture operation (the order of proximity detection to the touch switch unit 130) input through each touch switch unit 130. When the authentication controller 200 receives a gesture operation through the touch switch unit 130, it is preferable to cause the light emitting unit 214 corresponding to the electrode unit 210 in which proximity of a finger or the like is detected to emit light each time the proximity is detected. As a result, the user can perform a gesture operation while checking which touch switch unit 130 the finger has approached.

  In the next step S15, the authentication controller 200 compares the acquired gesture operation with the gesture information registered in the storage device 202, and determines that authentication is possible if both match, and both do not match. It is determined that authentication is not possible. If it is determined that the authentication is not possible, the process returns to step S13. Note that if step S15 is repeated and the number of times it is determined that authentication is not possible exceeds a preset number of times, a warning by sound or display may be issued to keep the locked state. If it is determined that authentication is possible, the process proceeds to step S16.

  Step S16 and subsequent steps S17, S18, and S19 are the same as steps S4 to S7.

  Thereby, the user can open the door 16 a and use the cabinet 12 by performing a predetermined gesture operation after touching the touch switch unit 130.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the authentication controller 200 of the opening / closing operation unit 30 when the card authentication mode is set.

  Steps S21 and S22 are the same as steps S1 and S2.

  In step S23 following step S22, the presence or absence of communication with an external non-contact communication device within the second time is determined. The second time is a standby time (for example, 2 seconds) for accepting the touch operation of the card type terminal device 140 by the user after the authentication controller 200 wakes up and lights up, and is a time set in advance. When the user brings the card-type terminal device 140 close to the antenna 212, that is, the surface of the cover sheet within the second time, proximity wireless communication is established between the authentication controller 200 and the card-type terminal device 140, and there is communication. It is determined that the process proceeds to step S24. If it is determined that there is no communication within the second time, the process proceeds to step S29, where the authentication controller 200 enters the sleep state.

  In step S24, the authentication controller 200 acquires an identification number from the card type terminal device 140 through the antenna 212 or the like.

  In the next step S25, the authentication controller 200 compares the acquired identification number with the available identification number registered in the storage device 202. Then, it is determined that authentication is possible if the acquired identification number matches any of the identification numbers registered in the storage device 202, and it is determined that authentication is not possible if any of the identification numbers do not match. If it is determined that the authentication is not possible, the process returns to step S23. Note that if step S25 is repeated and the number of times it is determined that authentication is not possible exceeds a preset number of times, a warning by sound or display may be issued to keep the locked state. If it is determined that authentication is possible, the process proceeds to step S26.

  Step S26 and subsequent steps S27, S28, and S29 are the same as steps S4 to S7.

  As a result, after touching the touch switch unit 130, the user can hold the card type terminal device 140 over the opening / closing operation unit 30 to open the door 16 a and use the cabinet 12.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the authentication controller 200 of the opening / closing operation unit 30 when the gesture plus card authentication mode is set.

  Steps S31 and S32 are the same as steps S1 and S2.

  Steps S33, S34, and S35 following step S32 are the same as steps S13, S14, and S15. Thus, authentication is performed by the gesture operation by the user.

  When it is determined in step S35 that authentication is possible, the process of step S36 is performed. The processes of steps S36, S37, and S38 are the steps S24 and S25. It is the same as the process of S26. Thereby, the authentication by the user using the card type terminal device 140 is performed.

  When it is determined that the card type terminal device 140 can be used in authentication, steps S40, S41, and S42 are executed. These steps are the same as steps S4 to S7 above.

  Thus, the user touches the touch switch section 130, performs a predetermined gesture operation, and holds the card type terminal device 140 over the open / close operation unit 30, thereby opening the door 16a and using the cabinet 12. be able to. Either of the authentication by the gesture operation and the authentication by the card type terminal device 140 may be performed first.

<Effects>
According to the capacitive touch switch device 60 and the storage device 10 configured as described above, the light emitted from the light emitting unit 214 is guided toward the electrode unit 210 by the intervening member 80. When the light passes through the interposing member 80, the light emitting region by the light can be set arbitrarily. Here, the light is spread to emit light widely. Further, depending on the shape of the light passage hole 84, it is set to a square light emission area. A portion of the touch sheet 90 provided with the electrode unit 210 functions as a touch switch unit 130 that detects a detection target such as a finger. For this reason, it is possible to easily set the light emitting area when the touch switch unit 130 of the capacitive touch switch device 60 is viewed from the outside. Here, light can be emitted as widely as possible.

  Further, on the mounting substrate 70, the light emitting unit 214 and the touch detection circuit unit 210C are mounted. Therefore, the intervening member 80 can separate the electrode unit 210 and the touch detection circuit unit 210C. Accordingly, interference between the electrode unit 210 and the touch detection circuit unit 210C can be suppressed, and the touch sensitivity can be improved.

  Further, the antenna 212 is formed on the sheet 92 of the touch sheet 90. Therefore, the antenna 212 can be provided at a position as close as possible to the outside of the capacitive touch switch device 60. This facilitates establishing communication with an external non-contact communication device via the antenna 212.

  Moreover, the antenna 212 is formed on the outer periphery of the electrode portion 210 at a position where a space is provided between the electrode portion 210 and the outer edge of the sheet 92. Therefore, the antenna 212 can be provided as long as possible, and a space through which an electromagnetic wave can pass can be secured on the inner circumference and the outer circumference of the antenna 212, and the sensitivity of the antenna 212 can be improved.

  Further, since the sheet 92 and the electrode portion 210 have translucency, light from the light emitting portion 214 passes through the sheet 92 and the electrode portion 210. This allows the touch switch unit 130 to emit light more brightly as viewed from the outside.

{Modification}
In addition, each structure demonstrated by the said embodiment and each modification can be combined suitably, as long as there is no contradiction mutually.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was explained in detail, the above-mentioned explanation is illustration in all the aspects, and this invention is not limited to it. It is understood that countless variations not illustrated are conceivable without departing from the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Storage device 12 Cabinet 14 Storage main-body part 16a, 16b Door 20 Door lock mechanism 30 Opening / closing operation unit 40 Handle part 50 Lock drive part 60 Capacitive touch switch apparatus 70 Mounting board 72 Electronic component 80 Interposition member 82 Interposition main body 84 Light passage hole 88 Window portion 90 Touch sheet 92 Sheet 100 Cover sheet 130 Touch switch portion 210 Electrode portion 210C Touch detection circuit portion 212 Antenna 212C Communication circuit portion 214 Light emission portion

This invention relates to storage devices having a capacitive touch switch equipment for accepting an operation by a finger or the like.

  An object of the present invention is to spread the light emitted from the light emitting unit or to limit the light to a certain range.

In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the storage device concerning the 1st mode operates the handle part provided in the storage part containing a storage main part and an opening and closing member, the opening and closing member, and provided in the opening and closing member. A door lock mechanism for opening the opening / closing member, a lock driving unit provided on the opening / closing member for restricting the operation of the door locking mechanism, an opening / closing member provided on the opening / closing member, and an operation of the lock driving unit A capacitive touch switch device for controlling the capacitive touch switch device, wherein the capacitive touch switch device is assembled to the main body case in a state where the mounting substrate, the interposing member, the touch sheet and the cover sheet are combined in a stacked state A plurality of light passing holes passing through the intervening member are formed, and a light emitting unit is mounted and fixed on the side of the intervening member of the mounting substrate, and the light emitting unit passes through the plurality of light passing through The touch sheet includes a sheet and a plurality of electrode units for detecting capacitance, and the cover sheet is provided with a plurality of display units corresponding to the plurality of light emitting units. The plurality of electrode units are provided corresponding to the plurality of display units, and are a primary battery or a secondary battery as a power supply of the lock driving unit, the mounting substrate, and the electric element of the touch sheet. It has a power supply unit.

A second aspect is the storage device according to the first aspect , wherein the mounting substrate is in contact with the interposed member.

A 3rd aspect is a storage apparatus which concerns on a 1st or 2nd aspect, Comprising : The said light emission part is provided in the said light passage hole.

A fourth aspect is the storage device according to any one of the first to third aspects , wherein the cover sheet is adhered to the touch sheet.

A fifth aspect is the storage device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein a printing unit is formed on the touch sheet side of the cover sheet.

A sixth aspect is the storage device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects , wherein the capacitive touch switch device is provided below the handle portion.

A seventh aspect is the storage device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects , wherein the plurality of light emitting portions, the plurality of light passing holes, and the plurality of electrode portions are one to one. Provided in a corresponding relationship with

If according to the first aspect, or spread light emitted from the light emission portion, Ru can or limited to a certain range.

Claims (1)

A touch sheet including a sheet and an electrode unit for capacitance detection formed on the sheet;
A light emitting unit provided at a position corresponding to the electrode unit;
An intervening member that is interposed between the touch sheet and the light emitting unit and guides light emitted from the light emitting unit toward the electrode unit;
Capacitive touch switch device comprising:

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