JP6383474B1 - Fastener lock device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve design and convenience by providing a function of locking / unlocking a fastener slider without exposing a lock mechanism to the appearance of a mosquito in a zip fastener locking apparatus.
A fastener 3 provided in an opening of a cage 2 includes two sliders 4 and 5, and the slider is brought into contact with the slider on the back side of one slider 4 when the fastener is closed. A locking unit 51 is provided that has an engaging protrusion 41 for locking each other, and engages with the engaging protrusion 41 and locks the slider to each other when the slider is brought into contact with the back surface of the other slider 5 to close the fastener. The lock unit 51 is operated in response to an operation instruction from the remote control device and engages with the engagement protrusion 41, a drive unit for operating the lock mechanism 54, and a wireless signal from the remote control device Thus, an electronic circuit for controlling the operation of the drive unit and a power supply unit are provided.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a fastener locking device for a cage that is used in a cage having two fasteners and locks / unlocks the slider in a state where the two fasteners are closed.

  In the case of a conventional commercially available bowl, when the opening / closing part is provided with a key, a lock or a dial lock is provided on the surface side of the bowl. However, such a configuration is not adopted for high-designed moss because it tends to impair the design. In addition, when a wallet is put in a lock or a bowl with a dial-type lock, there is an effort and annoyance to unlock the bowl when eating and drinking or shopping and taking out the wallet. Also, if the key is lost or the password is forgotten, the key must be broken, and the key may not be used because it does not happen. In addition, there is a risk of fraud and theft of personal information such as licenses, business information, and valuables in the case of shoulder bags and rucksacks that are not locked. It becomes easy to be damaged. There is also a risk of misplacement of moss and withdrawal on the train.

  In particular, in a cage with a fastener, in order to lock the slider in a state where the fastener is closed, a locking / unlocking member provided on the front side of the cage and a back side engaged therewith are provided. A zipper fastener lock using a receiving member is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Also, a storage system is known that includes a locking unit that electrically locks the storage bag, and a control unit that unlocks the locking unit when the information received by the communication unit matches the password (for example, a patent). Reference 2).

JP 2000-320215 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-293075

  As shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, in a fastener fastener lock using a locking / unlocking member and a receiving member, since the member for locking the fastener is exposed on the front side of the fastener, design restrictions It was unsuitable for use in moss with high design. Moreover, in the storage system as shown in the said patent document 2, the design property in the cage provided with the fastener is not considered at all.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and has a function of locking / unlocking the sliders of two fasteners without exposing the locking mechanism to the outer appearance of the moss, and has good design and convenience. An object of the present invention is to provide a fastener locking device for moss.

The present invention relates to a fastener locking device for a hook that locks / unlocks a fastener slider provided in the opening of the hook,
The fastener includes two sliders,
An engagement protrusion for locking the two sliders together when the two sliders are brought into contact with each other when the two sliders are brought into contact with each other when closed.
A locking unit that engages with the engaging protrusion when the two sliders are brought into contact with each other on the other back side of the slider to close the fastener, and locks the two sliders together;
The lock unit includes a lock mechanism that is operated in response to an operation instruction from a portable terminal or a personal computer outside the bag, and engages with the engaging protrusion, a drive unit that operates the lock mechanism, and the portable terminal or An electronic circuit that receives a wireless signal from a personal computer and controls the operation of the drive unit, and a power supply unit that supplies power to the drive unit and the electronic circuit are provided.

  According to the present invention, the sliders of the two fasteners can be locked / unlocked inside the cage at any position by remote control using the remote control device, and the lock mechanism is exposed to the exterior of the cage. The design and convenience are improved.

The perspective view of the cage provided with the fastener locking device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. The figure which looked at the fastener part of the above-mentioned moss from the surface side. The fastener locking device seen from the back side of the above-mentioned moss is shown, (a) is a diagram showing a state before the two sliders of the fastener in the fastener locking device are locked, (b) is the two fasteners The figure which shows the state in which the slider was locked. (A) is a perspective view of one of the two sliders, (b) is a side view of the slider, and (c) is a front view of the slider. The perspective view which shows the lock unit provided in the other slider of the said two sliders. The disassembled parts figure of the said lock unit. The block block diagram of the said lock unit.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a fastener locking device for moss according to an embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a basket 2 provided with a fastener locking device 1 according to this embodiment. The fastener locking device 1 locks / unlocks (locks / unlocks) the two sliders 4, 5 of the fastener 3 provided in the opening of the bowl 2. The fastener 3 includes two sliders 4 and 5, and one slider 4 locks the sliders 4 and 5 when the slider 3 is closed by abutting the sliders 4 and 5 on the back side thereof. The other slider 5 is engaged with the engagement protrusion 41 when the sliders 4 and 5 are brought into contact with each other on the back surface side to close the sliders 4 and 5. A lock unit 51 for locking is provided. Since the engaging protrusion 41 and the lock unit 51 are not exposed to the appearance of the bowl 2, the design and convenience are good. The lock unit 51 operates by receiving a wireless signal from the remote control device 7, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smart phone or a personal computer from the outside of the pot 2. For wireless communication, for example, a communication means such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (registered trademark) is used.

  The bags 2 include various handbags or shoulder bags having a fastener 3 at the opening, an attache case, a rucksack, a suitcase, a storage case, and the like. The fastener 3 (also referred to as a zipper) includes a tape, an engagement element fixed to the tape, sliders 4 and 5 for opening and closing the engagement of the elements, and a knob 42 for the user to operate the sliders 4 and 5. 52.

  FIG. 2 shows the surface side of the fastener 3 when the sliders 4 and 5 are brought into contact with each other to close the fastener 3. The fastener 3 can be closed at an arbitrary position of the bowl 2. When the sliders 4 and 5 are brought into contact with each other, this is detected by the switch, and the fastener locking device 1 enters a standby state in which a lock / unlock operation is possible (details will be described later). Further, when the lock cannot be released due to failure of the fastener locking device 1 or power consumption (battery) or the like, manual operation is possible from the outside for unlocking, and the sliders 4 and 5 that are abutted against each other. Is a manual operation position P (details will be described later).

  FIGS. 3A and 3B show the configuration and operation of the fastener locking device 1 as seen from the back side of the bowl 2. 3A shows a state before the fastener 3 in the fastener locking device 1 is closed, that is, before the two sliders 4 and 5 are brought into contact with each other and locked, and FIG. The state in which the fastener 3 is closed and the sliders 4 and 5 are locked is shown. From the state shown in FIG. 3A, the user moves the knobs 42 and 52 to close the fastener 3 from the outside of the rod 2 to bring the sliders 4 and 5 into contact with each other. The operation shown in FIG. 3B, that is, the sliders 4 and 5 can be brought into the locked state.

  Of the two sliders 4 and 5, one slider 4 includes an engagement protrusion 41 on the back side. The other slider 5 includes a lock unit 51 for engaging with the engaging protrusion 41 on the back surface side. The lock unit 51 drives the lock mechanism 54 in response to an operation instruction from the lock mechanism 54 that engages with the engagement protrusion 41, the slider detection switch 60 that detects that the sliders 4 and 5 are abutted, and the remote control device 7. A drive unit and the like (details will be described later) are provided. The lock mechanism 54 includes a key-shaped lock lever 54 a that passes through a key hole 41 a provided in the engagement protrusion 41 of the slider 4. The lock lever 54a has a key 54b that extends in the moving direction of the slider 5 and has a tip bent in an L shape. The lock lever 54a is driven to rotate about its axis so that the key 54b is engaged with the engagement protrusion 41. Around the rear end face, the slider 4 is prevented from moving in the opening direction. When the slider detection switch 60 detects the butting of the two sliders 4 and 5, the drive unit of the lock unit 51 enters a standby state in which the lock operation can be performed.

  The lock lever 54a includes a release gear 59 that is manually rotated from the outside for unlocking when the fastener locking device 1 is abnormal. The release gear 59 is fixed to the lock lever 54a corresponding to the manual operation position P in the gap between the abutted sliders 4 and 5. The user can unlock the lock lever 54a by inserting a pointed needle-like member or jig from the outside of the rod 2 into the manual operation position P and rotating the release gear 59 by a predetermined angle in the unlocking direction. It can be in a state. The release gear 59 is used when the lock of the lock mechanism 54 cannot be released due to a failure of the fastener locking device 1 or the power supply 57 (battery) consumption, and can accurately release the lock in the event of an abnormality. However, if the lock unit 51 with high reliability is implemented, the release gear 59 can be omitted.

  FIG. 4 shows the configuration of one slider 4. The slider 4 includes an engagement protrusion 41 on the back side of the slider body having an engagement hole 43 through which the element of the fastener 3 passes. The engagement protrusion 41 includes a key hole 41 a extending in the moving direction of the slider 4. The key hole 41a has an opening 41b on the back side of the engaging protrusion 41. When the sliders 4 and 5 are moved in the butting direction, the lock lever 54a of the lock mechanism 54 of the slider 5 is passed through the key hole 41a, and the key 54b is passed through the opening 41b.

  FIG. 5 shows a lock unit 51 provided on the other slider 5, and FIG. 6 shows a component structure of the lock unit 51. The slider 5 includes a lock unit 51 on the back side of the slider body having a meshing hole 53 through which the element of the fastener 3 passes. The lock unit 51 receives a wireless signal from the drive unit 55 such as a motor that rotates the lock lever 54 a of the lock mechanism 54 and the remote control device 7 outside the cage 2 and controls the operation of the drive unit 55. An electronic circuit 56 and a power supply unit 57 such as a battery for supplying power to the drive unit 55 and the electronic circuit 56 are provided. Each of these components is built in a resin case 58. The housing case 58 is attached to the back side of the slider 5. The lock lever 54a of the lock mechanism 54 is penetrated into the key hole 41a of the slider 4 when the sliders 4 and 5 are moved in the abutting direction. At this time, the key 54b at the tip of the lock lever 54a is directed toward the back side of the slider 5. It is in the posture (home position) that it was in, and passes through the opening 41 b of the key hole 41 a of the slider 4. The slider detection switch 60 is provided on the face of the housing case 58 that faces the slider 4. The release gear 59 is fixed to the root portion of the lock lever 54a. The drive unit 55 may be of low power because the rotation output is transmitted to the lock mechanism 54 via the reduction gear.

  FIG. 7 shows a block configuration of the lock unit 51. The electronic circuit 56 includes a communication module 56c that wirelessly communicates with the remote control device 7, and a microcomputer 56a that operates according to the communication result of the communication module 56c. The microcomputer 56a is connected to the remote controller via the communication module 56c. When the lock / unlock signal sent from the device 7 is received, the drive unit 55 is operated to operate the lock mechanism 54. When it is determined that the moss 2 and the remote control device 7 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance or more, the drive unit 55 is operated to lock the sliders 4 and 5 by the lock mechanism 54, or via the communication module 56c. Then, a warning signal is sent to the remote control device 7. The remote controller 7 downloads an application for using the fastener locking device 1 in advance via a network, and sets an individual ID address, a password, and the like for communicating with the microcomputer 56a.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lock unit 51 includes a GPS module 56b for position detection, an abnormality detection sensor 61, and an abnormality notification device 62 such as a buzzer. The GPS module 56b detects the position of the moss 2. The abnormality detection sensor 61 is constituted by, for example, a pressure sensor provided at an appropriate position of the lock mechanism 54, and detects that a predetermined stress or more is applied to the sliders 4 and 5 in the opening direction when the sliders 4 and 5 are locked. The abnormality notification device 62 notifies the outside of the category 2 that the category 2 is in an abnormal state. The microcomputer 56a operates the drive unit 55, the abnormality notification device 62, and the like based on signals from the GPS module 56b and the communication module 56c, and detection signals from the slider detection switch 60 and the abnormality detection sensor 61.

  The operation of the fastener locking device 1 configured as described above will be described again with reference to FIGS. When the user moves the sliders 4 and 5 of the fastener 3 in the closing direction from the state in which the sliders 4 and 5 of the fastener 3 are unlocked as shown in FIG. The lock lever 54a is passed through the key hole 41a of the engagement protrusion 41, and the key 54b passes through the opening 41b of the key hole 41a. When the slider detection switch 60 detects the butting of the sliders 4 and 5, the microcomputer 56a in the electronic circuit 56 recognizes that it is in a lockable standby state. In this standby state, when the remote control device 7 owned by the user and the lock unit 51 are in a communicable state, when the user operates the remote control device 7 to send a lock signal at the time of locking, the microcomputer 56a communicates with the communication module. The lock signal sent from the remote control device 7 is received via 56c. Then, the microcomputer 56a operates the drive unit 55 to rotate the lock lever 54a of the lock mechanism 54 by a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees). As a result, as shown in FIG. 3B, the key 54b at the tip of the lock lever 54a goes around the rear end surface of the engagement protrusion 41 and locks the slider 4.

  In this way, during the locking operation, the lock lever 54a of the lock mechanism 54 is passed through the key hole 41a of the engagement protrusion 41, and at the same time, the key 54b is passed through the opening 41b, and then the lock lever 54a is rotated about the axis. The sliders 4 and 5 can be locked. Here, the keyhole 41a and the lock lever 54a have a simple configuration extending in the moving direction of the sliders 4 and 5, and the locking operation can be obtained easily and reliably. Note that the configurations of the lock mechanism 54 and the engagement protrusion 41 are not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the lock lever 54a is a frame, and the engagement protrusion 41 is covered with the frame. It is good also as a structure which makes it rotate and lock.

  To release the lock, when the user operates the remote control device 7 to send out an unlock signal, the microcomputer 56a receives the unlock signal sent from the remote control device 7 via the communication module 56c. Then, the microcomputer 56a operates the drive unit 55 in the opposite direction to rotate the lock lever 54a by a predetermined angle, so that the key 54b of the lock lever 54a can pass through the opening 41b of the key hole 41a. 54a comes out of the key hole 41a of the engaging protrusion 41 of the slider 4, and the slider 4 is unlocked.

  Thus, according to the fastener locking device 1 of the present embodiment, the user can lock / unlock (lock / unlock) the sliders 4 and 5 of the fastener 3 of the cage 2 by remote control using the remote control device 7. This can be performed by the lock unit 51 provided inside the class 2. This means that the lock function can be given to the pottery 2 without affecting the appearance design of the pottery 2 at all, which can greatly contribute to the freedom of the appearance design of the pottery 2 and the convenience. Further, since the lock unit 51 is provided on the inner side of the bowl 2, the degree of freedom in designing to have a strong lock function is great.

  Further, the microcomputer 56a recognizes the distance between the moss 2 and the remote control device 7 via the communication module 56c, and determines that the moss 2 is separated from the remote control device 7 by a predetermined distance or more. As the security mode, the lock mechanism 54 is automatically operated to lock the sliders 4 and 5, the abnormality alarm 62 is operated as necessary, or a warning signal is sent to the remote control device 7 via the communication module 56 c. Thereby, it can prevent that a user misplaces the moss 2 or the moss 2 is carried away by a suspicious person. The distance in the security mode can be arbitrarily set in a plurality of stages. For example, when the basket 2 is separated from the remote control device 7 held by the user at the first set distance, the lock of the pot 2 is automatically locked, and the pot 2 is misplaced at the second set distance. When they are taken away by another person, the alarm buzzer sounds on the moss 2 side, and a deterrent effect such as theft works, and can be notified to the user's remote control device 7 by automatic notification. Further, when the moss 2 is lost or stolen, the hunting 2 can be easily found and collected by the tracking function using the GPS module 56b.

  Furthermore, when the sliders 4 and 5 are in the locked state, when a predetermined stress or more is applied to the sliders 4 and 5 in the opening direction, stress is applied to the lock lever 54a, so the abnormality detection sensor 61 detects it. When the microcomputer 56a receives the abnormality detection signal, the microcomputer 56a determines that it is in an abnormal state, such as an illegal act being carried out in the category 2, and operates the abnormality alarm 62 to issue a warning by voice or the like. At this time, the microcomputer 56a may send a warning signal or an e-mail to the remote control device 7 via the communication module 56c. The detected information can be recorded on the application system side in date and time.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to the structure of the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation is possible. For example, the remote control device 7 may be a terminal dedicated to this device, and the engagement protrusion 41 and the lock unit 51 may be retrofitted to the sliders 4 and 5 of the bowl 2. The drive unit 55 is not limited to a motor, and a drive mechanism such as a plunger may be used. The slider detection switch 60, the abnormality detection sensor 61, the abnormality notification device 62, and the like are desirably provided, but are not necessarily provided. In addition, if a smartphone is used as the remote control device 7 and an access point and the Internet are used in Wi-Fi communication, the position information can be acquired, so that the same operation can be obtained without using the GPS module 56b. In addition, the user can send an electronic key to a trusted third-party mobile terminal, and the electronic key can be unlocked, and only a specific person can use the one-time key to release the lock. It is also possible. Although the present invention has been described as a fastener locking device for moss, it can be applied as a smart lock to storage case doors, office desk drawers, etc. in addition to moss, and has a form applied to such applications. Is included.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fastener lock apparatus 2 Kind 3 Fastener 4 (one) slider 41 Engagement protrusion 41a Key hole 41b Opening 42 Knob 5 (Other) slider 51 Lock unit 52 Knob 54 Lock mechanism 54a Lock lever 54b Key 55 Drive part 56 Electronic circuit 56a Microcomputer 56b GPS module 56c Communication module 57 Power supply unit 58 Housing case 59 Release gear 60 Slider detection switch 61 Abnormality detection sensor 62 Abnormality alarm 7 Remote control device P Manual operation position for unlocking

Claims (4)

In the fastener locking device for the mosquito that locks / unlocks the fastener slider provided in the opening of the moss,
The fastener includes two sliders,
An engagement protrusion for locking the two sliders together when the two sliders are brought into contact with each other when the two sliders are brought into contact with each other when closed.
A locking unit that engages with the engaging protrusion when the two sliders are brought into contact with each other on the other back side of the slider to close the fastener, and locks the two sliders together;
The lock unit includes a lock mechanism that is operated in response to an operation instruction from a portable terminal or a personal computer outside the bag, and engages with the engaging protrusion, a drive unit that operates the lock mechanism, and the portable terminal or An electronic fastener lock comprising: an electronic circuit that receives a wireless signal from a personal computer to control the operation of the drive unit; and a power supply unit that supplies power to the drive unit and the electronic circuit. apparatus. The engaging protrusion includes a keyhole extending in the moving direction of the slider,
The lock mechanism includes a key-shaped lock lever that is penetrated through the key hole when the two sliders are brought into contact with each other to close the fastener.
2. The fastener locking device for a hook according to claim 1, wherein the lock lever locks the engagement with the engagement protrusion by being driven to rotate by the drive unit when the slider is locked. The lock unit includes a switch for detecting that the two sliders are in contact with each other, and when the switch detects that the two sliders are in contact with each other, the driving unit can operate in a standby state. And
3. The fastener locking device for a hook according to claim 1, wherein the lock mechanism includes a release gear that is manually rotated from the outside to release the lock in the event of an abnormality. The electronic circuit includes a communication module that wirelessly communicates with the portable terminal or a personal computer, and a microcomputer that operates according to a communication result of the communication module,
The microcomputer, upon receiving the lock / unlock signal transmitted from the mobile terminal or a personal computer via the communication module, to operate the lock mechanism by operating the drive unit, also, the portable and bag such When it is determined that the terminal or the personal computer is separated by a predetermined distance or more, the driving unit is operated to lock the slider by the locking mechanism, or the warning signal is sent to the portable terminal or the personal computer via the communication module. The fastener locking device for moss according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that