JP3185388U - Carry box for collection and delivery - Google Patents

Abstract

When a lid opening / closing lever is operated by a finger and data of a wristband with an IC tag is read by a tag reader, a lock mechanism is operated to release the locked state to open the lid. The locking mechanism can be activated to maintain the locked state, locking and unlocking operations can be performed automatically, time waste can be reduced, work efficiency can be improved, the stored items can be managed safely, the configuration is simple, and the handling is easy It provides an easy-to-use carry box for collection and delivery that is suitable for mass production and economical.
A lid opening / closing lever 3 is mounted on a lid 2 and a tag reader 4 is mounted on a box body 1. The tag reader 4 can read data of a wristband 5 with an IC tag in a non-contact state. In addition, when the lid opening / closing lever 3 is grasped with fingers, the IC tag data is read and the lock mechanism is operated to release the locked state, and the lid is applied. In some cases, the lock mechanism is activated to maintain the locked state.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a carry box for collection and delivery that is used by being fixed to a loading platform such as a motorcycle or a bicycle, for example, so that the lid can be locked and unlocked without fail and the stored items can be safely protected. The present invention relates to a carry box for collection and delivery that is devised so that unlocking can be performed easily and smoothly.

  Conventionally, in this type of carry box for collection and delivery, a lock is arranged on a portion straddling the box body and the lid, and this lock is locked and unlocked by inserting a key and rotating it. It was. And, in the carry box for collection and delivery that frequently takes out the stored items, the locking and unlocking work is quite troublesome, and the collection and delivery person who performs the collection and delivery work in the unlocked state also appears. It was.

Japanese Patent No. 3079414 (see FIG. 1)

  Therefore, if the collection and delivery work is performed with the door unlocked, there is a risk that the collection and delivery person may be stolen from the stowage in the gap away from the carry box for collection and delivery. In addition, there is a problem that time is wasted by frequently repeating the locking and unlocking operations, resulting in poor work efficiency.

  Therefore, in order to be able to solve the above-described problems and the like, in the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 1 of the present invention, an appropriately configured box body 1 and an opening portion of the box body 1 are provided. A collection / delivery carry box having a lid 2 that can be covered, with a lid opening / closing lever 3 attached to the lid 2 or the box body 1, and a tag reader 4 attached to the box body 1 or the lid 2. The tag reading device 4 is formed so as to be able to read the data of the IC tag of the wristband 5 with the IC tag formed so as to be detachably attachable to the collection / delivery person in a non-contact state. When the lid opening / closing lever 3 is operated with a finger, the tag reading device 4 reads the data of the IC tag and unlocks the locking mechanism when linked to the locking mechanism of the main body 1 and the lid 2. On the other hand, when the opening portion of the box body 1 is covered with the lid body 2, the lock mechanism is automatically locked, and the box body 1 and the lid body 2 are unlocked. A means configured to maintain the locked state of the lid 2 was adopted.

  Further, in the carry box for collecting and delivering according to claim 2, means is adopted in which the tag reading device 4 is energized when the lid opening / closing lever 3 is operated with fingers.

  Furthermore, in the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 3, means for connecting the lid opening / closing lever 3 to the lock mechanism is employed.

  And in the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 4, it is a carry box for collection and delivery having a box body 1 having an appropriate configuration and a lid body 2 that can cover an opening portion of the box body 1. A lid opening / closing lever 3 is mounted on the lid body 2 or the box body 1, and a tag reading device 4 is mounted on the box body 1 or the lid body 2, and this tag reading device 4 can be detachably mounted on the collector. The IC tag wristband with the IC tag is formed so that the data of the IC tag can be read in a non-contact state, and is connected to the lock mechanism of the box body 1 and the lid body 2 so that the wristband with the IC tag is attached. When the tag 5 approaches within a predetermined distance of the tag reading device 4, the tag reading device 4 reads the data of the IC tag, and the lock mechanism is automatically unlocked so that the box body 1 and the lid 2 On the other hand, when the opening of the box body 1 is covered with the lid 2, the lock mechanism is automatically locked, and the box body 1 and the lid 2 are locked. Adopted a means to be able to maintain.

  Then, in the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 5, the locking mechanism is detachably locked to the key plate 15 to which the lid 2 is fixed to the hook and the locking hole of the key plate 15. A key catcher 16 having a locking claw that enables the box main body 1 to be swingably mounted, and a solenoid linked to the tag reader 4 while allowing the key catcher 16 to swing freely. 17 and a spring 18 that constantly biases the elastic force to the key catcher 16 so that the locking claw of the key catcher 16 is locked in the locking hole of the key plate 15, and the wristband 5 with IC tag When the tag approachs within a predetermined distance of the tag reading device 4, the tag reading device 4 reads the data of the IC tag, and activates the solenoid 17 to activate the key catcher 16. Together allowed to swing against the elastic force of the ring 18, to release the locked state of the key catcher 16 and key plate 15, it employs a means configured to be brought into the lock mechanism unlocked.

Therefore, according to the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 1 of the present invention, the tag reader 4 reads the data of the IC tag of the wristband 5 with the IC tag only by operating the lid opening / closing lever 3 with fingers. The lock mechanism is unlocked, and the locked state of the box body 1 and the lid 2 is automatically and promptly released, so that the collection / delivery carry box can be easily opened. On the other hand, when the opening portion of the box body 1 is covered with the lid 2, the lock mechanism automatically operates to be locked, and the locked state of the box body 1 and the lid 2 can be reliably maintained.
In other words, locking and unlocking operations are performed automatically, and even if the locking and unlocking operations are repeated frequently, time waste can be greatly reduced, and a collection and delivery carry box with excellent work efficiency can be obtained. As a result, the collection / delivery work is no longer performed while the collection / delivery person is unlocked, the possibility of theft can be eliminated, and the stored items can be managed safely.
In addition, the structure is simple, easy to handle, easy to use, suitable for mass production, and an economical carry box for collection and delivery.

  Further, according to the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 2 of the present invention, it is possible to save the energization amount to the tag reading device 4 and to become more economical.

  Further, according to the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 3 of the present invention, the operation of releasing the lock state by the lock mechanism by the operation of the lid opening / closing lever 3 and the lock by reading the IC tag of the tag reader 4 If the mechanism is not unlocked at the same time, the lid 2 cannot be moved.

According to the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 4 of the present invention, when the wristband 5 with the IC tag approaches within a predetermined distance of the tag reader 4, the tag reader 4 reads the data of the IC tag. The lock mechanism is automatically unlocked so that the locked state of the box body 1 and the lid body 2 can be automatically and quickly released. By simply operating the lid opening / closing lever 3, The lid can be easily opened. On the other hand, when the opening of the box body 1 is covered with the lid 2, the locking mechanism is automatically locked, and the locked state of the box body 1 and the lid 2 can be reliably maintained.
In other words, locking and unlocking operations are performed automatically, and even if the locking and unlocking operations are repeated frequently, time waste can be greatly reduced, and a collection and delivery carry box with excellent work efficiency can be obtained. As a result, the collection / delivery work is no longer performed while the collection / delivery person is unlocked, the possibility of theft can be eliminated, and the stored items can be managed safely.
In addition, the structure is simple, easy to handle, easy to use, suitable for mass production, and an economical carry box for collection and delivery.

Then, according to the carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 5 of the present invention, the lock mechanism operates reliably and smoothly so that the locked state of the box body 1 and the lid body 2 can be maintained and released. become. In addition, the structure of the lock mechanism itself is simple, excellent in durability, suitable for mass production, and economical.
In particular, the lid 2 has a key plate 15 that is fixed to the crocodile, and an engaging claw that can be detachably engaged with the engaging hole of the key plate 15, and the box body 1 is oscillating freely. The key catcher 16 attached to the tag, the solenoid 17 linked to the tag reading device 4 and the locking claw of the key catcher 16 can be swung freely in the locking hole of the key plate 15. The key catcher 16 is provided with a spring 18 that constantly urges the resilient force so that the wristband 5 with the IC tag approaches within a predetermined distance of the tag reader 4 so that the data of the IC tag is tagged. The reading device 4 reads and operates the solenoid 17 to swing the key catcher 16 against the spring force of the spring 18. To release the locked state of the over plate 15, since it is configured to lock mechanism to be brought into unlocked, so unlocking operation of the lock mechanism is more quickly performed.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The carry box for collection and delivery of the present invention includes a box body 1 having an appropriate structure and a lid 2 that can cover the opening of the box body 1. The lid 2 or the box body 1 has a lid opening / closing lever. 3, and a tag reading device 4 is attached to the box body 1 or the lid 2, and this tag reading device 4 is an IC of a wristband 5 with an IC tag formed so as to be detachably attached to a collector. The tag data is formed so that the tag data can be read in a non-contact state, and is linked to the lock mechanism of the box body 1 and the lid body 2, and when the lid opening / closing lever 3 is operated with fingers, the data of the IC tag Is read by the tag reader 4 and the lock mechanism is unlocked to release the locked state of the box body 1 and the lid body 2, while the opening portion of the box body 1 is covered with the lid body 2. , It said locking mechanism is automatically locked, which is constituted so as to maintain the locked state of the box body 1 and the lid 2.

  The box body 1 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin material as appropriate, and is formed in a container shape with an open top. In addition, a material that is easy to fix to a loading platform such as a motorcycle or bicycle and has excellent durability is employed. The box body 1 may be configured so that its internal volume can be changed, and its specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, position of the opening portion, and size of the opening portion. Etc. can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

  The lid 2 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin material as appropriate, and is formed so that the upper opening of the box body 1 can be opened and closed smoothly and reliably. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, and the like of the lid 2 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

The lid opening / closing lever 3 is, for example, arranged so as to be hidden inside the vicinity of the edge of the lid 2 so as not to be exposed on the outer surface side of the collection / delivery carry box. Moreover, it is formed so that it can be easily pressed (or swinged) with fingers, and the lid 2 can be easily swung upward while being pressed (or swinged) with fingers. Is formed. That is, the upper opening portion of the box body 1 can be opened while the lid opening / closing lever 3 is operated with fingers.
In the illustrated example, the lid opening / closing lever 3 is mounted on the inner side of the lid body 2 via a shaft pin so as to be swingable, and in a predetermined swinging direction via a torsion coil spring. It is configured so that the elastic force is always energized. That is, the lid body 2 can be opened by operating the lid opening / closing lever 3 to swing against the elastic force of the torsion coil spring.
Further, a protruding hook is provided at an appropriate position of the lid opening / closing lever 3, and a magnet 10 is attached to the tip of the protruding hook. In addition, the magnet 10 is configured so that when the lid opening / closing lever 3 is operated with a finger, the reed switch 11 can be turned on by approaching the reed switch 11 disposed at a predetermined position of the box body 1. Yes. The reed switch 11 serves as an electric supply switch to the tag reading device 4 and serves both as power saving and malfunction prevention.
By the way, the lid opening / closing lever 3 may be linked to a lock mechanism which will be described later, or linked to the tag reading device 4 and only to the tag reading device 4 when the lid opening / closing lever 3 is operated. It may be configured to be energized, or may be provided with both of them. In addition, the specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position of the lid opening / closing lever 3, the specific configuration of the magnet 10, shape, dimensions, material, mounting means, arrangement position, specific configuration of the reed switch 11, The shape, dimensions, arrangement position, etc. can be set and changed as desired.

  The tag reading device 4 is arranged, for example, in the box main body 1 and arranged in the vicinity of the lid opening / closing lever 3 when the collection / delivery carry box is in the closed state, and has an IC tag. The information of the IC tag of the wristband 5 can be read in a non-contact state. That is, when the collector / distributor tries to operate the lid opening / closing lever 3 with the hand wearing the wristband 5 with IC tag, the information of the IC tag of the wristband 5 with IC tag approaching within a predetermined range is read accurately. In addition, the lock mechanism can be unlocked after determining the information. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, arrangement position, etc. of the tag reader 4 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

For example, the locking mechanism can maintain the cover state of the opening portion of the box body 1 by the lid body 2 (locked state), or release the lid state of the opening portion of the box body 1 by the lid body 2. (Unlocked state) It can be configured.
The lock mechanism will be described in more detail. A key plate 15 to which the lid 2 is fixed to the crocodile, and a locking claw that can be detachably locked in a locking hole of the key plate 15 are provided. At the same time, the key catcher 16 on which the box body 1 is slidably mounted, the key catcher 16 is freely swayed, and the solenoid 17 linked to the tag reader 4 is associated with the key catcher 16. The key catcher 16 is provided with a spring 18 that constantly biases the elastic force so that the pawl is locked in the locking hole of the key plate 15. That is, when the wristband 5 with the IC tag approaches within a predetermined distance of the tag reading device 4, the tag reading device 4 reads the data of the IC tag and activates the solenoid 17 so that the key catcher 16 becomes the elastic force of the spring 18. The lock mechanism is configured to be able to be rocked against the lock mechanism and to unlock the lock mechanism by releasing the locked state of the key catcher 16 and the key plate 15.
In addition, when locking the locking mechanism, if the lid body 2 is swung so as to cover the upper opening portion of the box body 1, the tip portion of the key plate 15 is the inclined surface of the locking claw of the key catcher 16. When the key catcher 16 is swung against the spring force of the spring 18 and the tip of the locking claw comes to face the locking hole portion of the key plate 15, the spring of the spring 18 is slid. The key catcher 16 swings by the generated force, the locking claw is locked in the locking hole, and the locking mechanism is locked.
The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the lock mechanism can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

  The key plate 15 is fixed to the back surface portion of the lid body 2 via, for example, a mounting screw or the like, and is formed so that the rectangular plate-like portion protrudes toward the box body 1. A rectangular locking hole is formed in the tip end portion. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the key plate 15 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

  The key catcher 16 has, for example, a box body 1 mounted on a side so that a central portion thereof can swing freely via a shaft pin or the like, and one end portion thereof becomes a locking hook having a substantially hook shape. It is constituted so that it can be engaged and disengaged in the 15 retaining holes. Further, the other end portion is formed in an approximately L shape, and an operating rod of the solenoid 17 is attached to a portion near the tip, and one end of a spring 18 is attached to the tip portion. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the key catcher 16 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

  For example, the solenoid 17 is connected to the tag reader 4 and is disposed in the vicinity of the key catcher 16, and the operating rod is activated by the signal from the tag reader 4 to swing the key catcher 16. It is configured to be. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the solenoid 17 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

  The spring 18 has, for example, a coil spring shape, and is configured to be able to urge a pulling elastic force toward the key catcher 16. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the spring 18 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

By the way, the lock mechanism may be configured such that it can be mechanically operated by a master key. That is, when a trouble occurs in the tag reading device 4 or the like, the master key may be mechanically unlocked.
Specifically, a mechanical key 20 that can be unlocked by a master key is disposed at a predetermined position of the box body 1, and an operating piece 21 that is operated by the mechanical key 20 is provided. The operating piece 21 swings toward the key catcher 16, and a tip portion of the operating piece 21 abuts on the key catcher 16, so that the locking hole of the key plate 15 and the locking claw of the key catcher 16 are locked. It is configured so that the state can be forcibly released.
In addition, the mechanical key 20 is arranged so as to be hidden by the box body 1, and the mechanical key 20 is exposed by removing a part of the box body 1. That is, this mechanical key 20 is used only in an emergency.
The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position of the mechanical key 20, the specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the operating piece 21 can be set and changed as appropriate. .

  The wristband 5 with an IC tag includes, for example, a band main body and an IC tag built in the band main body, and the band main body may be anything that can be easily attached to and detached from the wrist portion, for example. As the IC tag, an IC tag having unique data compatible with the tag reader 4 is adopted. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material of the wristband 5 with IC tag, specific configuration of the band body, shape, dimensions, material, specific configuration of the IC tag, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. It can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

  In the figure, reference numeral 25 denotes an authentication confirmation LED connected to the tag reading device 4. This authentication confirmation LED 25 is, for example, an IC tag of the wristband 5 with IC tag approaching a predetermined distance, and this is detected by the tag reading device 4. The lighting state is configured to be visible from the outside of the collection / delivery carry box (box body 1). That is, the authentication confirmation LED 25 is arranged inside the box body 1 and is arranged so as to face a part where the side wall portion of the box body 1 is formed thin, and when the authentication confirmation LED 25 is turned on, The light is transmitted through the thinly formed side wall portion so that the light can be visually recognized from the outside, and consideration is given so that the outer surface portion of the box body 1 can be simply formed. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the authentication confirmation LED 25 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

  In the figure, reference numeral 26 denotes an antenna connected to the tag reading device 4. This antenna 26 can accurately and reliably detect when the IC tag of the wristband 5 with IC tag approaches a predetermined distance. Is provided. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the antenna 26 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

  In the figure, reference numeral 27 denotes an illumination LED which is automatically turned on when the lid 2 swings and the collection / delivery carry box is opened. This illumination LED 27 is located inside the collection / delivery carry box. It is provided so that the stored items can be confirmed well. Moreover, the collection / delivery carry box is automatically turned off while the lid is closed. The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, arrangement position, etc. of the lighting LED 27 can be freely set and changed as appropriate.

The carry box for collection and delivery of the present invention is configured as described above. Next, an example of its use will be described. First, the collection and delivery person attaches a predetermined wristband 5 with an IC tag to the wrist portion, and the lid is covered with this hand. When the lid opening / closing lever 3 provided on the inner surface side of the body 2 is operated, the magnet 10 approaches the reed switch 11 to supply electricity from the power source to the tag reading device 4 and the IC of the wristband 5 with IC tag. The tag reader 4 reads the tag data and determines whether or not it is a compatible IC tag.
If not, the lock mechanism remains locked and the authentication confirmation LED 25 is not lit.
In the case of conformity, the authentication confirmation LED 25 is turned on, and the tag reading device 4 activates the solenoid 17 to unlock the lock mechanism. That is, the operating rod of the solenoid 17 swings the key catcher 16 against the spring force of the spring 18, and the locked state between the locking claw of the key catcher 16 and the locking hole of the key plate 15 is released.
Then, the lid 2 is swung to open the upper opening portion of the box body 1 so that the stored item in the carry box for collection and delivery can be taken out. At this time, the illumination LED 27 is turned on to illuminate the inside of the collection / delivery carry box so that the stored items can be easily seen.
Moreover, after taking out the stored item in the box body 1, once the lid 2 is swung to close the upper opening of the box body 1, the lock mechanism is automatically locked. That is, when the lid 2 is swung, the tip portion of the key plate 15 slides on the inclined surface portion of the locking claw of the key catcher 16 and the key catcher 16 is rocked against the elastic force of the spring 18. When the tip end portion of the locking claw comes to face the locking hole portion of the key plate 15, the key catcher 16 is swung by the spring force of the spring 18, and the locking claw is locked in the locking hole. Thus, the locking mechanism is locked. At this time, the illumination LED 27 is automatically turned off.

It is a perspective view which illustrates the carry box for collection and delivery of this invention. It is a partial schematic sectional drawing which illustrates the carry box for collection / delivery of this invention. It is a partial schematic sectional drawing which illustrates the carry box for collection / delivery of this invention. It is a schematic front view which illustrates the locking mechanism of the carry box for collection and delivery of this invention. It is a schematic side view which illustrates the locking mechanism of the collection and delivery carry box of the present invention. It is a schematic side view which illustrates the locking mechanism of the collection and delivery carry box of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Box body 2 Cover body 3 Cover opening / closing lever 4 Tag reading device 5 Wrist band with IC tag 10 Magnet 11 Reed switch 15 Key plate 16 Key catcher 17 Solenoid 18 Spring 20 Mechanical key 21 Actuating piece 25 Authentication confirmation LED
26 Antenna 27 LED for illumination

Claims (5)

  A carrying box for collection and delivery having an appropriately configured box body and a lid body capable of covering the opening of the box body, wherein the lid body or the box body is provided with a lid opening / closing lever, and the box body or lid body A tag reading device is attached to the IC tag, and the tag reading device is formed so as to be able to read the data of the IC tag of the wristband with the IC tag formed so as to be detachably attached to the collector. At the same time, it is linked to the lock mechanism of the box body and the lid, and when the lid opening / closing lever is operated with a finger, the tag reader reads the data of the IC tag, unlocks the lock mechanism, and the box body and lid On the other hand, when the opening of the box body is covered with a lid, the lock mechanism is automatically locked and the box is closed. Scan body and collection and delivery for the carry box, characterized by being configured so as to maintain the locked state of the lid.   2. The carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 1, wherein the tag reader is energized when the lid opening / closing lever is operated with a finger.   3. The carry box for collection and delivery according to claim 1, wherein the lid opening / closing lever is connected to the lock mechanism.   A carrying box for collection and delivery having an appropriately configured box body and a lid body capable of covering the opening of the box body, wherein the lid body or the box body is provided with a lid opening / closing lever, and the box body or lid body A tag reading device is attached to the IC tag, and the tag reading device is formed so as to be able to read the data of the IC tag of the wristband with the IC tag formed so as to be detachably attached to the collector. When the wristband with IC tag approaches within a specified distance of the tag reader, the tag reader reads the data of the IC tag and automatically activates the lock mechanism. The box body and the lid are unlocked by unlocking them, and when the opening of the box body is covered with the lid, Click mechanism is automatically locked, collection and delivery for the carry box, characterized by being configured so as to maintain the locked state of the box body and a lid.   The lock mechanism has a key plate whose lid is fixed to the crocodile and an engaging claw that can be detachably engaged with an engaging hole of the key plate, and the box body can be oscillated freely. The key catcher to be mounted, the key catcher can be swung freely, and the solenoid linked to the tag reader and the locking catch of the key catcher are locked in the locking hole of the key plate. The key catcher is provided with a spring that constantly biases the elastic force, and when the wristband with IC tag approaches within a predetermined distance of the tag reader, the tag reader reads the data of the IC tag and operates the solenoid to activate the key. While swinging the catcher against the spring force of the spring, unlock the key catcher and key plate to unlock the lock mechanism. It claims 1 to 4 collection and delivery for the carry box according to any one characterized by being configured to be fit.

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