JP3001200U - Device for receiving laundry - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a safe, reliable, simple, easy-to-use, and simple device that can receive the laundry to be washed at any time without human intervention. [Construction] A laundry storage box provided with a lock door provided with a laundry entry port, a bucket-shaped entry port door pivotally attached to one end of the entry port so as to be rotatable back and forth, and a pressing plate provided. , A control unit for controlling and storing the operation of each means and mechanism, and a receiving device for the article to be washed. Further, the magnetic recording information is read and collated to release the automatic lock of the entrance door, a mechanism for detecting the opening of the entrance and issuing a warning sound, the storage of the laundry to be washed and its condition. A mechanism for disabling the automatic lock of the entrance door when full, a magnetic recording card ejection output means and a means for issuing a receipt for the laundry, which has a mechanism for issuing a forget-to-remove warning sound;
It is provided with an input means of user information and an operation record issuing means of each means and mechanism.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is a cleaning system for collecting received laundry, collectively washing it at a laundry factory, and delivering laundry finishes. The laundry can be received safely, reliably, and easily at any time without human intervention. The device.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, in the cleaning industry, each cleaning chain store receives items to be washed from users, collects the items to be washed from each chain store, and collectively wash them at a laundry factory. A cleaning system to be distributed is common.

However, such a system cannot be used by a user at a desired time due to the business hours of the chain store, and since the user has to carry the clothes to the chain store, It takes a lot of time and is troublesome to carry a large amount of laundry. On the other hand, it is difficult for a cleaning company to pay a large amount of labor and equipment to acquire new customers or reduce the current cost.

Therefore, attempts have been proposed so far to try to overcome the current situation of both such users and cleaning companies. That is, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 81100/81 discloses an unmanned delivery device for cleaning, which includes a rocker section in which each locker having an auto-lock mechanism is arranged and a control section for performing each control operation. There is. Since this delivery device receives the items to be washed and the laundry finished product together at the locker, it must be handled by a person who has obtained permission under the Cleaning Business Law. Then, in reality, this device cannot be operated unattended.

Further, in the above-mentioned specification, a device for separately receiving the laundry to be washed and delivering the laundry finished product, that is, a rocker unit provided with each locker having an auto-lock mechanism, a laundry to be washed. An unmanned delivery device for cleaning is disclosed which includes a storage box portion for storing an object and a control portion for performing each control operation. This delivery device is a receipt in which at least the reception date, the serial number, and the number confirmation information by inputting the number of items to be washed are written when the items to be washed are put into a plastic bag etc. all at once from the inlet of the storage box. And an output means for opening and closing the input port by opening and closing the operation button. This device further comprises an input means for inputting a cleaning fee and a locker number to be stored after cleaning the laundry, and an output means for outputting the cleaning fee and the storage locker number when reading the receipt when the receipt is inserted. , When the amount equivalent to the cleaning fee has been deposited, the automatic lock of the storage locker is released to allow the delivery of the cleaning finished product.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the unmanned delivery device for cleaning has a large-sized and complicated device because the storage box portion for the articles to be washed and the locker for delivering the finished laundry are separate. Therefore, the installation place is limited. In addition, if a simple mechanism is used, the user must operate the open / close buttons etc. to store the laundry in the storage box, or judge whether the storage box is full. It has to be used and is difficult to use. In addition, there is no means for issuing various warnings and alarms, and the safety and reliability of the device are lacking.

An object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning system for collecting received laundry, collectively washing it at a laundry factory, and delivering a laundry finish so that the laundry can be received at any time without human intervention. It is to provide a safe, reliable, simple, easy-to-use and simple device.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a laundry receiving device of the present invention, wherein a door with a lock of a storage box is provided with a laundry loading port, and one end of the loading port has an optical sensor built-in automatic lock. Connecting the loading door door plate and the sliding slide plate by connecting the loading door door plate and the sliding slide plate in a bucket shape together with the side plates on both left and right sides so that the angle is larger than 90 ° and smaller than 180 ° Part that is pivoted back and forth by 90 ° or less on its own, and has a holding plate at the top of the storage box that prevents the once-loaded laundry from being collected from the inlet. A receiving device for an article to be washed, which comprises a box part and a control part for controlling and storing the operation of each means and mechanism. Unlock the door autolock Output mechanism, a mechanism that emits a warning sound by detecting the opening of the item to be washed by an optical sensor incorporated in the auto-lock, and an optical sensor when the item to be washed is stored in the storage box. A mechanism that detects the storage of laundry and its status, and if the storage box is full, the laundry loading port after closing the laundry loading port Output means for ejecting a magnetic recording card, means for issuing a receipt for a laundry, and a user information It is characterized by comprising data input means for inputting the above, and means for issuing an operation record of each means and mechanism.

[0009]

[Action]

 Since the device for receiving articles to be washed according to the present invention is composed of the box for storing articles to be washed which is provided with a laundry entry port with an automatic lock and a control section for controlling the operation of each means and mechanism, When a user's magnetic recording card is input, the information on the magnetic recording card is read and collated, and the laundry entry port connected to the control unit opens automatically, allowing the laundry to be loaded. . When the load of the laundry is completed and the door of the laundry is closed, the receipt of the laundry is issued together with the ejection of the magnetic recording card, so the user can follow the simple procedure without the recipient's intervention. You can complete the operation with. If the storage box becomes full after the laundry has been loaded, the laundry entry door will not open even after the user's magnetic recording card is entered. It can be prevented.

Also, since the warning sound is emitted when the laundry entry port is open, and after closing it and ejecting the magnetic recording card and after receipt of the receipt until the receipt is completed, You can prevent mistakes in operation and forgetting to take the magnetic recording card or receipt. Furthermore, the laundry entry port door, which connects the sliding slide plate and both side plates to the entry port door plate, allows reliable and easy loading of the item to be washed into the entry port, and the entry port can be damaged. Can be prevented.

[0011]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device for receiving articles to be washed according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of a device for receiving articles to be washed according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an apparatus for receiving an article to be washed according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a processing operation flowchart of a receiving device for a laundry and a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A receiving device for a laundry according to the present invention shown in FIG. 1 includes a laundry storage box portion 1 having a laundry entry door 3 and a door 4 (of a storage box), and each means and mechanism. The control unit 2 controls and stores the operation.

The laundry entry port door 3 has a loading port door plate 3a and a sliding slide plate 3b at an end of the laundry entry port 3'provided in the door 4 of the storage box. The bucket body formed by connecting the left and right sides together with the side plates 3c and 3c 'so as to form a small angle is pivotally attached at the connecting portion of the insertion port door plate 3a and the sliding slide plate 3b, and the insertion port door 3 is It is provided so that it can be freely pivoted forward (rear) by an angle within 90 ° to open and close the laundry entry port 3 '(see FIG. 2). When the item to be washed is put into the input port 3 ', the item to be washed is once placed on the sliding plate 3b, and when the input port door 3 is closed, the item to be washed is dropped and stored in the storage box.

The laundry entry port (the inside of the entry port door 3 and a part of the edge of the entry port) is in a locked state when it is not operating, and an automatic lock release signal from the control unit 2 is sent. There is an auto-lock 5 that unlocks the auto-lock and opens the door 3 only when the operation is received. When the closing door 3 is closed again, it is automatically locked. An optical sensor 5'that senses when the door 3 of the laundry entry port is opened is integrally incorporated in the auto lock 5, and a warning sound is emitted by the operation of the optical sensor 5 '. It is a mechanism to do.

An optical sensor 9 is provided in the upper part of the storage box (below the item to be laundered 3 '), so that the item to be laundered is put into the port 3', that is, the item to be laden in the storage box. To detect the accommodation and the accommodation situation. When the optical sensor 9 senses that the storage box is full of items to be washed, the control unit 2 connected thereto detects that the item to be washed inlet 3'is closed after the item to be washed inlet 3'is closed. Even if the user inserts the magnetic recording card without sending the release signal of the auto lock 5, the laundry entry port door 3 will not open. When the storage box is full, it is preferable to provide an indicator lamp 12 for displaying it. It is preferable to turn off the indicator lamp 12 when the printer 11 (described later) runs out of paper. In addition, a holding plate 10 is provided near the uppermost loading port 3'of the storage box, as shown in FIG. 2, so that the once loaded laundry cannot be taken out again from the loading port 3 '. Is preferred.

The door 4 of the storage box is provided with a lock 6 for taking out and collecting the object to be washed from the storage box after a certain period of time. It is preferable that the door 4 is provided with an optical sensor 4'which detects when it is opened by an abnormal means other than a key. In that case, an alarm sound connected to the optical sensor 4'is provided. The generator 16 is activated.

The control unit 2 controls the operation of each unit and each mechanism of this embodiment, and further has a function of storing these operations. When these operation records are issued from the printer 11 periodically or when necessary by a signal from the control unit 2, it is useful for management of the apparatus. Further, the control unit 2 has a built-in magnetic recording information reading device 2 '. As the power supply 15, AC 100 volt (outlet) or battery can be used. Further, a keyboard 14 for inputting data about a user is provided and connected to the controller 2 so that the user information can be sequentially added and stored in the controller 2.

When the magnetic recording card is ejected to the card insertion slot 7, a warning sound generating device 13 is provided which senses and operates to prevent forgetting to remove the magnetic recording card. Further, when a receipt for the item to be washed is issued from the printer outlet 8, a warning sound generating device 13 is provided which senses and operates in order to prevent forgetting to take it.

Next, a procedure of processing operation of this apparatus and a user will be described. First, when the user inserts the magnetic recording card containing the usable user information into the card insertion slot 7 and inputs the usable user information, the magnetic recording information reading device 2'built into the control unit 2 is used. The information is read and collated with the user information input in advance in the control unit 2, the automatic lock 5 is released in conjunction with the collation result, and the laundry entry door 3 is opened. The user inserts the bag into which the item to be laundered and, preferably, the detailed form in which the type and the number of sheets are filled, into the storage box through the input port 3 '. When the loading door 3 is closed after loading the laundry to be loaded into the loading slot 3 ', the magnetic recording card is ejected from the card insertion slot 7 and the receipt date, reference number, user number, etc. are entered. A receipt for laundry is issued from the printer outlet 8. If the optical sensor 9 does not detect the storage of the item to be washed in the storage box (that is, the item to be washed is not loaded) and the inlet door 3 is closed, the receipt of the item to be washed is not issued and the magnetic recording is performed. Only the card is ejected.

The item to be washed stored in the storage box is recovered by unlocking the lock 6 of the door 4 and collected in a laundry factory for washing finishing. Laundry products are delivered to users by, for example, a delivery device or handing over at a chain store.

After receiving the laundry finished product, the user can pay the billed amount by, for example, a bank transfer or the like, based on a bill for the laundry fee for a certain period that is mailed later. You can also pay at chain stores.

[0022]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, in the cleaning system for collecting the received laundry, rinsing it in the laundry factory and delivering the laundry finished product, the user can receive the laundry at any time without manual intervention. It is now possible to provide a device that is safe, reliable, simple, easy to use and simple. Also, if the receiving device of the present invention is installed in an apartment or a condominium where users live, a labor and time for carrying a large amount of laundry can be saved. On the other hand, it will be easy for cleaning companies to cultivate new customers and reduce personnel expenses.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a laundry receiving device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of a device for receiving articles to be washed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a receiving device for a laundry according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a processing operation of a receiving device for a laundry and a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Laundry storage box 2 Control section 3 Laundry entry door 4 Door (of storage box) 7 Magnetic recording card insertion port 8 Printer ejection port

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A lockable door of a storage box is provided with a laundry entry port, and one end of this laundry entry port is provided with a photosensor incorporated auto-lock entry door plate and a sliding plate.
Rotate the laundry loading door that is connected in a bucket shape together with the side plates on both the left and right sides so that the angle is greater than 180 ° and less than 180 ° by an angle of 90 ° or less at the connection between the loading door plate and the sliding plate The laundry storage box part, which is rotatably attached to the inside of the storage box and has a pressing plate that prevents the once-loaded laundry from being collected from the loading port, and the operation of each means and mechanism. A receiving device for a laundry comprising a control unit for controlling and storing, and an output means for unlocking the automatic lock of the laundry entry door by reading and collating information of a magnetic recording card input by a user. , A mechanism that emits a warning sound by detecting the opening of the laundry entry port by an optical sensor incorporated in the auto lock, and the accommodation of the laundry by the optical sensor when the laundry is stored in the storage box Sense the situation When the storage box is full, the mechanism that disables the automatic lock release of the laundry entry port door after closing the laundry entry port and the Outputting means for ejecting a magnetic recording card, means for issuing a receipt for the item to be washed, data inputting means for inputting user information, and a means for sensing forgetting and issuing a warning sound And a means for issuing an operation record of the mechanism, the receiving device for the article to be washed. 2. A mechanism further comprising a mechanism for emitting an alarm sound by detecting with an optical sensor when the locked door is opened by an abnormal means, and an indicator lamp for displaying an operating state of the apparatus.
The device for receiving the item to be washed according to item 1.