JP3256524B2 - Gate opening and closing system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gate opening / closing system provided in a bicycle parking lot or other facilities shared by many people.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a bicycle parking lot as a facility shared by many people, the owner of a bicycle or motorcycle manages a bicycle or the like at his / her own risk, and each person locks his or her own bicycle. Like that.

[0003] However, if a bicycle is free to be taken in and out of a paid bicycle parking lot, it is impossible to prevent unauthorized parking. Normally, a paid bicycle parking lot specifies a place where bicycles are parked, and a system that freely parks bicycles in a specified place is adopted. If you park your bicycle on a passage without permission, you may not be able to park your bicycle at your own location while paying a fee, or you may not be able to get in or out due to unauthorized bicycle parking in a passage or the like.

[0004] As a rental bicycle management system,
There is also a method of managing the keys of each bicycle with a key management panel provided with a card reader, but such a key management panel or the like is usually provided on a wall or the like, and the installation position is limited.

[0005] Therefore, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use such as information management of the right holder and parking without an authorized person, such as parking a bicycle without the right, and theft without the lock. Various bicycle parking systems have been proposed in which bicycles are provided with gates that can be opened and closed with cards in the entrance and exit passages of the bicycle parking lots.

Japanese Patent Application No. 04-080274 (Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 06-020788), Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 03-88000, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-296336 are examples.

[0007]

However, a conventional system such as a bicycle parking lot which performs management by using a card is intended for only one bicycle parking lot, and is not for simultaneous management of a plurality of facilities. In addition, there is an inconvenience that a personal computer is directly inserted into the entrance / departure facility of a bicycle parking lot which uses an existing card to manage the bicycle parking lot, and the information is directly input to the personal computer at that facility every time a card is issued.

An object of the present invention is to solve the inconvenience of the above-mentioned conventional example. Cards are issued at a central management center such as a management office in one place, and use facilities are distributed nearby or relatively remotely. Even in cases where there are multiple locations, it is possible to simplify data entry, etc., efficiently operate high-use items and time zones, and easily transmit multiple pieces of information to the site after issuing a card. By using multiple facilities to manage such a single location, it was not possible to drop it from one bicycle parking lot to the next under the same management. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gate opening / closing system that enables a management method.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a host-side device for installing a host computer and an IC card writer and a memory card reader / writer connected to the host computer in a management office, and a facility such as a bicycle parking lot. A gate that is opened and closed by a dedicated IC card issued by the IC card writer provided at the entrance of the building, and a device for reading the dedicated IC card provided near the gate is a facility-side gate device. A non-contact reader that is assembled on a pole that stands upright, and the gate is a supporter that stands up with a gap between the supports that have a flapper that projects horizontally when closed and that hangs down when opened. The gate opening / closing control device of the facility side gate device has a memory connected to the host computer. A memory card reader / writer equivalent to a card reader / writer is connected, and a memory card for input / output between these two memory card reader / writers is provided. The bibliographic matter when a dedicated IC card is issued is The gist is that data is input to a memory card issued by a reader / writer, and is input to the gate opening / closing control device of the facility side gate device via the connected memory card reader / writer.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of facility-side gate devices correspond to one host-side device by combining the host-side device and the facility-side gate device. A dedicated IC card is issued, a gate is set up at the entrance of the facility, and a dedicated I which opens and closes it.
Only the owner of the C card can open the gate by putting the card on the card reader when entering or leaving, preventing unauthorized persons from entering and leaving the facility without permission. it can.

[0011] Various types of bicycles to be rented using such a dedicated IC card can be freely selected, the centralized information can be obtained at the central management center, the information can be directly transmitted to the site by a memory card, the bicycles can be rented at a bicycle parking lot, etc. A system is also possible in which only the owner of the IC card can freely borrow this rental bicycle. Furthermore, it is also possible to introduce a system in which a rental bicycle that has been borrowed at a plurality of bicycle parking lots or the like can be dropped off at another bicycle parking lot.

In addition, the bibliographic matter when the dedicated IC card is issued in the host-side device is input to the memory card issued by the memory card reader / writer, and the gate opening / closing control device of the facility-side gate device is input by the memory card. Since data is input via a connected memory card reader / writer, data input and the like can be simplified even when the usage facilities are located at a plurality of locations that are nearby or relatively remote. Moreover,
It is not necessary to install a personal computer or the like at the installation location of the facility-side gate device, and the space is not taken up, and the cost is low including equipment costs and maintenance.

The dedicated IC card reader can be installed at an appropriate distance from the gate by incorporating the dedicated IC card reader into a pole that stands upright near the gate, and can be set at a height at which the dedicated IC card can be easily read.

Since the dedicated IC card reader is a non-contact reader, the dedicated IC card can be read easily and quickly.

Since the gate is of a vertical type with a safety valve that operates each time the flapper operates, an installation space can be reduced.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing an embodiment of a gate opening / closing system according to the present invention. The present invention comprises a combination of a host device A and a facility gate device B,
The host-side device A is, for example, installed in a management office of a government or the like, and the facility-side gate device B is installed at an entrance of a facility such as a bicycle parking lot.

In the facility-side gate device B, reference numeral 1 denotes a gate, and 2 denotes an IC card reader which stands up close to the gate 1 and which is a non-contact reading device for a dedicated IC card 3 for opening and closing the gate 1. Is a memory card reader / writer that reads and writes the memory card 5, and the memory card reader / writer 4 is connected to a control device that opens and closes the gate 1, and performs input to this control device.

In the host-side device A, 6 is a host computer, 7 is an IC card writer connected thereto, 8 is a memory card reader / writer connected thereto, and 9 is a printer.

As the gate 1, various types can be adopted. As an example, as shown in FIG. 2, the support members 11a and 11b opposed to each other at an interval allowing passage are vertically arranged. It opens and closes about 90 ° and projects horizontally when closed,
When opened, a flapper 10 is provided that hangs downward and fits down. When the flapper projects horizontally, the tips of the flappers 10 abut each other.

Although not shown, the supports 11a, 11a
b includes a motor and a transmission mechanism for rotating the flapper 10 and a control board incorporating a microcomputer as a control device for the flapper 10. A force from an obstacle is applied to the flapper 10, and a sensor directly detects the obstacle. When it is felt, the motor brake is actuated halfway and the movement of the flapper 10 stops, and when it is removed, it moves again.

The supports 11a and 11b are provided with anchor attachment portions.
27 is erected from the bottom plate 12 secured in the corner, and this bottom plate 12
A tire guide groove 14 is formed at the center of the support member 11a, 11b in the direction of the passage between the support members 11a and 11b. Further, at the bottom of the tire guide groove 14, a number of guide rollers 29 are arranged in a roller shape.
If the bottom plate 12 is a flat box type and the lid can be opened and closed, lubrication of the roller shaft to the roller 29 can be performed about twice a year. The width of the tire guide groove 14 is set to be compatible with both motorcycles and bicycles.

The bottom plate 12 has a second bottom plate on its front side.
13 is foldably connected by a pin 28, and the second bottom plate 13
The poles 15 and 16 are erected at the front end with the same interval as that between the supports 11a and 11b.

By connecting the bottom plate 12 and the second bottom plate 13 to each other so as to be able to be bent, a case where there is an inclination as shown in FIG. 19 can be dealt with. A tire guiding groove 17 continuous with the groove 14 was formed.
The tire guiding groove 17 forms an inlet 17a which expands between the poles 15 and 16 and becomes a slope.

Next, the poles 15 and 16 will be described.
The pole 15 is a main pillar, and the pole 16 is a secondary pillar. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the pole 15 incorporates the IC card reader 2 and the speaker 18 as shown in FIG. In the section, light sensors 19a and 19b each including a light transmitter and a light receiver such as an infrared ray or a laser are provided in upper and lower stages.

The light sensor 19a,
The reflection mirrors 20a and 20b corresponding to 19b are provided. These optical sensors 19a, 19b and reflection mirrors 20a, 20b are poles.
It may be replaced by 15, 16.

The poles 15 and 16 are less than 1 m in height, and the IC card reader 2 is exposed on the top with an inclined surface so that the dedicated IC card 3 can be read in a non-contact manner in a comfortable posture. Was made possible. In the figure, reference numeral 21 denotes a display lamp provided in the vicinity thereof.

In this embodiment, the memory card reader / writer 4 is housed inside the keyed lid 23 of the support 11a, and when loading the memory card 5 into it, the key is released and the lid 23 is opened.

As another embodiment, although not shown, the memory card reader / writer 4 and the control device connected thereto may be formed separately from the support 11a.

In the host computer 6 of the host device A, data registration (card issuance) processing including new data registration, data search processing including search, correction, and deletion of registered data, and registrant Performs total data for displaying and printing the list, print processing, and new data transfer for writing to the memory card.

The operation of the host computer 6 is performed by displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 9 on the monitor 6a of the host computer 6 in the data registration (card issuance) process. The name, gender, age, address, telephone number, and card number of the dedicated IC card 3 of the bicycle parking lot user are registered in the host computer 6, and the expiration date is input. Then, the host computer 6 issues the dedicated IC card 3 with the IC card writer 7.

In the data search process, search, change and deletion of registered data are performed. The search method is
"Name", "telephone number" and "card number"
And FIG. 11 shows monitor 6 for name search and telephone number search.
FIG. 10 shows a case where personal information is displayed by inputting a name, and FIG. 11 shows a case where personal information is displayed by inputting a telephone number. "Change" changes personal information,
"Delete" deletes personal information.

FIG. 12 shows a display screen of the monitor 6a in the case of a card number search, in which personal information is displayed by reading a card number. FIG. 13 shows a case in which the personal information is changed on the display screen of the monitor 6a. The personal information after the change is registered by "register".

As the tallying and printing processes, the registrant list is displayed on the monitor 6a and the printer 9 is printed. FIG. 14 shows an example of the registrant list display, and FIG. 15 shows an example of printing the registrant list. The displayed contents are "name", "card number", and "expiration date".

The new data transfer is a work of writing newly registered data (the above processing contents) to the memory card 5. If the memory card 5 is not inserted into the memory card reader / writer 8, an error message is displayed. FIG. 16 shows a memory card writing screen on the monitor 6a, and FIG. 17 shows an error display screen.

The memory card 5 which has been written by the memory card reader / writer 4 of the host computer 6 as described above is carried, inserted into the memory card reader / writer 4 of the facility side gate device B, and transferred to the control device. Make the input. The memory card 5 can store, for example, about 10,000 people, and input to a plurality of locations can be performed simply by owning the memory card 5.

In the facility-side gate device B, usually, the gate 1
The flapper 10 protrudes horizontally and is closed, and the user who owns the dedicated IC card 3 simply holds the dedicated IC card 3 over the IC card reader 2 so that the stored contents of the dedicated IC card 3 can be read. The IC card reader 2 reads the data, and the control device determines the appropriateness.

If appropriate, the optical sensors 19a and 19b detect when passing the poles 15 and 16, the flapper 10 hangs down, and the gate 1 opens. Note that the speaker 18 is used to explain the operation by voice.

In the bicycle parking lot, when the user returns the bicycle, the bicycle is pushed into the gate 1 by guiding the wheels into the tire guiding grooves 17 and 14 while guiding the wheels.
In the tire guiding groove 14, the roller 29 facilitates the guiding, and can handle a heavy object such as a motorcycle.

The flapper 10 of the gate 1 closes after a certain period of time. However, when going out of the gate 1, the flapper 10 is opened without the special IC card 3 and the light sensors 19a and 19b detect that the poles 15 and 16 have passed. Then, it closes after a certain period of time.

In this way, by using the gate 1 that opens and closes the entrance with the dedicated IC card 3, it is possible to manage for 24 hours and 100% of illegal intruders can be repelled. In addition, automation of management makes it easy for employees and enables unattended management,
Further, it is possible to grasp the usage status such as the contractor and its usage status, and bicycle parking for a long period of time.

In the above embodiment, the gate 1 is of the open / close type with the flapper 10. However, as another embodiment, the gate 1 may be an automatic door provided in a building as shown in FIG. . For example, a case where a bicycle parking lot is provided in a building is applicable. In FIG. 18, reference numeral 24 denotes a safety light / entrance light, reference numeral 25 denotes a speaker, and reference numeral 26 denotes a caution light which flashes when the vehicle is taken out.

In the above-described embodiment, the management in the case where the bicycle placed in the bicycle parking lot is shared and used without defining the individual owner has been described. However, the gate opening / closing system of the present invention is not limited to the bicycle parking lot. It can be applied to other facilities such as parking lots and public facilities having a large number of users.

[0043]

As described above, in the gate opening / closing system of the present invention, a card is issued at one place such as a management office.
Even in the case where there are multiple places that are nearby or relatively remote as a facility, data entry etc. can be simplified and rationalized. By realizing a plurality of use facilities, a management system that could not be conventionally performed, such as dropping-off in a bicycle parking lot or the like, is also possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of a gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a gate used in the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a main pole of the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a main pole of the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of a main pole of the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of a main part of a main pole of the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a sub pole of the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side view of a sub-pole of the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a data registration screen on a monitor of the host computer.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a name search screen in a data search process on a monitor of a host computer.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing a telephone number search screen in a data search process on a monitor of a host computer.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing a screen for searching for a card number in a data search process on a monitor of a host computer.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing a screen when personal information is displayed in a data search process on a monitor of a host computer.

FIG. 14 is a front view showing a display screen of a registrant list on a monitor as tallying and printing processing of the host computer.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing printing of a registrant list as a counting and printing process of the host computer.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a screen for writing a memory card on a monitor in a new data transfer of the host computer.

FIG. 17 is a front view showing an error display screen on a monitor in new data transfer of the host computer.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing another example of the gate of the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a partial perspective view showing a bent state of a gate used in the gate opening / closing system of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gate 2 ... IC card reader 3 ... Dedicated IC card 4 ... Memory card reader / writer 5 ... Memory card 6 ... Host computer 6a ... Monitor 7 ... IC card writer 8 ... Memory card reader / writer 9 ... Printer 10 ... Flapper 11a, 11b ... Support 12 ... Bottom plate 13 ... Second bottom plate 14 ... Tire guide groove 15,16 ... Paul 17 ... Tire guide groove 17a ... Inlet 18 ... Speaker 19a, 19b ... Optical sensor 20a, 20b ... Reflective mirror 21 ... Display lamp 23 ... lid 24 ... safety light / entrance light 25 ... speaker 26 ... caution light 27 ... anchor mounting part 28 ... pin 29 ... roller

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A host computer and an I connected to the host computer
A C-side writer and a memory card reader / writer are installed on the management office as a host-side device, and a gate provided at the entrance of a facility such as a bicycle parking lot that opens and closes with a dedicated IC card issued by the IC card writer, and a gate near the gate. The dedicated IC card reading device to be provided is a facility side gate device. The dedicated IC card reading device is a non-contact reading device that is assembled on a pole that stands upright near the gate. A support having a flapper which protrudes horizontally when closed and which hangs down when opened is provided at intervals, and is connected to the host computer to the gate opening / closing control device of the facility side gate device. connect the memory card reader writer and the equivalent of the memory card reader writer that, these two memory card Lee It has a memory card for input and output between writers, and the host side device inputs the bibliographic information when issuing the dedicated IC card to the memory card issued by the memory card reader / writer, and the facility side gate device is used by this memory card. A gate opening / closing system characterized in that input is made to the gate opening / closing control device via a connected memory card reader / writer.