JP6953502B2 - Storage device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a storage device including a capacitive touch switch device that accepts operations by fingers or the like.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-039531

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

In order to solve the above problem, the storage device according to the first aspect operates a storage portion including a storage main body portion and an opening / closing member, and a handle portion provided on the opening / closing member and provided on the opening / closing member. A door lock mechanism for opening the opening / closing member, a lock drive unit provided on the opening / closing member to regulate the operation of the door lock mechanism, and an operation of the lock drive unit provided on the opening / closing member. A capacitive touch switch device for controlling is provided, and the capacitive touch switch device is assembled in a main body case in a state where a mounting substrate, an intervening member, a touch sheet, and a cover sheet are combined in a laminated state. A plurality of light passing holes are formed in the intervening member, and a light emitting portion is mounted and fixed on the intervening member side of the mounting substrate, and the light emitting portion is mounted and fixed to the plurality of light passing portions. A plurality of touch sheets are provided at positions corresponding to the holes, the touch sheet includes a sheet and a plurality of electrode portions for detecting capacitance, and the cover sheet has a plurality of display portions corresponding to the plurality of light emitting portions. The plurality of electrode units are provided so as to correspond to the plurality of display units, and further, a primary battery or a secondary battery is used as a power source for the electrical elements of the lock drive unit, the mounting board, and the touch sheet. It has a power supply unit.

The second aspect is the storage device according to the first aspect, in which the mounting board and the intervening member are in contact with each other.

The third aspect is the storage device according to the first or second aspect, in which the light emitting portion is provided in the light passing hole.

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

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

A sixth aspect is the storage device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the plurality of light emitting portions, the plurality of light passing holes, and the plurality of electrode portions are each one-to-one. It is provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

According to each aspect, the light emitted from the light emitting unit can be expanded or limited to a certain range.

It is a perspective view which shows the storage device. It is a partial front view of the storage device. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of an opening / closing operation unit. It is a partially disassembled perspective view of the opening / closing operation unit. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of an opening / closing operation unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the capacitance type touch switch device. It is an exploded perspective view of the capacitance type touch switch device. It is a perspective view which shows the bottom part of the main body case. It is the schematic cross-sectional view which shows the part which provided the switch operation part in the bottom part. It is a figure which shows the operation example for two switches. It is a figure which shows the other operation example for two switches. It is a figure which shows still another operation example for two switches. It is a front view which shows the touch sheet. It is a front view which shows the cover sheet. It is a rear view which shows the cover sheet. It is the schematic sectional drawing which shows the state which the cover sheet is attached to the door. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which a part of the capacitance type touch switch apparatus emits light. It is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a capacitive touch switch device. It is a figure which shows the gesture operation example with respect to the opening / closing operation unit. It is a figure which shows the touch operation example of the card type terminal device with respect to the opening / closing operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example by one-touch authentication mode of an opening / closing operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example by the gesture authentication mode of an opening / closing operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example by the card authentication mode of an opening / closing operation unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example by the gesture plus card authentication mode of an opening / closing operation unit.

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

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

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

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

The storage main body portion 14 is formed in a box shape in which one side (front side) opens, and a storage space 14S is formed in the storage main body portion 14.

Double doors 16a and 16b are attached to the opening of the storage body 14 as opening / closing members so as to be openable / closable. The butted portions of the doors 16a and 16b are arranged so as to overlap each other, and when one of the doors 16a (the door on the right side in FIGS. 1 and 2) that overlaps on the outside is closed, the other door 16b that overlaps on the inside is used. It cannot be opened.

Although the cabinet 12 will be described here with an example in which the double doors 16a and 16b are provided, the cabinet may be provided with a single door. Further, the cabinet may have a structure in which a drawer portion is provided so as to be able to be pulled out and pushed into the storage space. In this case, the drawer is an opening / closing member that can be opened / closed with respect to the storage space.

A door lock mechanism 20 is provided on one of the doors 16a. The door lock mechanism 20 is a mechanism incorporated in the door 16a to bring the doors 16a and 16b into a closed lock state or an openable state. Here, the door lock mechanism 20 includes a shaft 22 and a lock claw portion 24. The shaft 22 is rotatably attached to the inside of the door 16a along the vertical direction. A lock claw portion 24 is attached to one end of the shaft 22 so as not to rotate relative to the shaft 22. Then, when the shaft 22 is rotated with the door 16a closed, the lock claw portion 24 changes its posture and locks into the lock hole formed at the edge of the opening of the storage main body portion 14. As a result, the door 16a is closed and locked. Further, when the shaft 22 is rotated to change the posture of the lock claw portion 24, the lock between the lock claw portion 24 and the lock hole is released, and the door 16a can be opened. As the door lock mechanism, in addition to the above configuration, a configuration in which the shaft is moved in the axial direction to engage and disengage from the edge of the opening of the storage body, a configuration in which the locking claw is engaged and disengaged from the other door, and the like are well known. Various configurations including the configuration can be adopted.

An opening / closing operation unit 30 that authenticates the user, accepts the operation of the door lock mechanism 20, and regulates the operation of the door lock mechanism 20 is incorporated in the one door 16a.

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

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

The opening / closing operation unit 30 includes a frame member 32, a handle portion 40, a lock drive portion 50, and a capacitive touch switch device 60.

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

The handle portion 40 is supported by the second accommodating portion 34 of the frame member 32 so that its posture can be changed. With the opening / closing operation unit 30 attached to the back surface side of the door 16a, the handle portion 40 and the shaft 22 are connected so as to rotate the shaft 22 in conjunction with a change in the posture of the handle portion 40. The shaft 22 is urged by an urging member such as a coil spring in the direction in which the lock claw portion 24 is locked in the lock hole. Then, by operating the handle portion 40 (for example, pulling operation), the lock between the lock claw portion 24 and the lock hole is released. Further, when the force for operating the handle portion 40 is released (for example, the pulling operation is released), the handle portion 40 returns to the original posture, the lock claw portion 24 changes its posture by the urging force, and the lock claw portion 24 is locked. It can be locked in the hole. The connection from the handle portion 40 to the shaft 22 is a connection in one direction. Therefore, the shaft 22 can be rotated by operating the handle portion 40, while the handle portion 40 is not pulled in the initial posture. The lock claw portion 24 can be locked to the lock hole by rotating the shaft 22 while maintaining the state).

The operation of the lock drive unit 50 is controlled according to the control of the capacitive touch switch device 60, and the operation of the door lock mechanism 20 is regulated. The lock drive unit 50 includes a solenoid actuator 52 and a regulation piece 54. The solenoid actuator 52 is an actuator including a coil, a movable iron core, and the like, and the regulation piece 54 is reciprocally driven by the solenoid actuator 52. The solenoid actuator 52 is housed in the solenoid case 53. The regulation piece 54 is arranged on the side of the handle portion 40 or the connecting portion between the handle portion 40 and the shaft 22, and regulates the position at which the posture of the handle portion 40 can be changed and the posture change of the handle portion 40. It is supported so that it can move back and forth between the position. Then, by moving the regulating piece 54 under the drive of the solenoid actuator 52, the posture of the handle 40 can be switched between a state in which the posture can be changed and a state in which the posture change is restricted. When the handle portion 40 can change its posture, the lock claw portion 24 of the door lock mechanism 20 and the lock hole can be unlocked by operating the handle portion 40. That is, this state is the unlocked state that makes the door 16a openable. Further, when the handle portion 40 is restricted to a state in which the posture cannot be changed, the handle portion 40 cannot be operated to unlock the lock claw portion 24 of the door lock mechanism 20 and the lock hole. That is, this state is a locked state that keeps the door 16a closed. As described above, even in this state, when the door 16a is closed from the open state, the lock claw portion 24 can be locked to the lock hole.

In the present embodiment, the door lock mechanism 20, the handle portion 40, and the lock drive portion 50 are locked in a locked state (locked state) in which the door 16a, which is an opening / closing member, is kept closed, and in a locked state in which the door 16a can be opened. It is a lock mechanism that can be switched to the unlocked state (unlocked state). However, it is not essential that the lock mechanism has the above configuration. For example, a handle portion is provided as a handle for opening and closing the door, and as a lock mechanism, a lock claw portion that can be engaged with and disengaged from the storage body portion is directly in posture by a solenoid actuator or the like whose operation is controlled as a result of authentication. Alternatively, a configuration in which the position is changed may be adopted.

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

That is, in the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation unit 30 controls the lock drive unit 50 according to at least one of a touch operation by the user and an authentication operation using the non-contact communication device by the user, and the door. The 16a and 16b are switched between the closed state and the openable state.

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

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

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

The mounting board 70 includes an authentication controller 200, a touch detection circuit unit 210C, a communication circuit unit 212C, a light emitting unit 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 ( 6), 214 (7), 214 (8), 214 (9) (when it is not necessary to distinguish between them, they may be collectively referred to as the light emitting unit 214) and the light emitting unit 214. The drive circuit 215 of the above, the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2), and the drive circuit 218 of the solenoid actuator 52 are provided.

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

The touch detection circuit unit 210C is connected to the authentication controller 200, and the electrode units 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (5), 210 (6) described later. , 210 (7), 210 (8), 210 (9) (when it is not necessary to distinguish between them, they may be collectively referred to as an electrode portion 210). Then, when the user's fingers or the like come close to each electrode portion, the change in capacitance due to the fingers or the like is detected, and the detection signal is output to the authentication controller 200. As a result, the authentication controller 200 can detect which of the electrode portions the finger is close to.

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

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

The switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are connected to the authentication controller 200. Then, a signal corresponding to the open / closed state of each switch 216 (1) and 216 (2) is input to the authentication controller 200. For example, switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are normally open pushbutton switches, one of which is connected to the power supply voltage and the other is grounded via a pull-down resistor R. At the same time, it is connected to the authentication controller 200. Then, when the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are in the open state, an off signal is input to the authentication controller 200 from the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2), and the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) When is turned on and closed, an on signal is input to the authentication controller 200 from switches 216 (1) and 216 (2).

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

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

The electrode portion is formed of a conductor and is provided so as to be dispersedly located on the touch sheet 90. Then, the user's fingers and the like can selectively approach any of the electrode portions.

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

These electrode portions 210 and antenna 212 will be described in detail later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, a plurality of (two in this case) switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) are provided adjacent to each other on the bottom portion 63. The switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) are provided at positions facing each of the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) mounted on the mounting board 70. The switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) are provided so as to be able to advance and retreat to the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) so that the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) can be pressed and operated. Has been done. Here, the switch operation portions 64 (1) and 64 (2) are provided so as to be elastically deformable in the front and back directions of the bottom portion 63 by forming a U-shaped slit in the bottom portion 63. Then, when the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) are pressed, the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) are elastically deformed inside the bottom 63, and the switch operation unit 64 (1) ), 64 (2), and the corresponding switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) provided inside, thereby turning on each of the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2). Further, when the force of pressing and operating the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) is released, the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) elastically return to their original shapes, and the switch 216 (1), 216 (2) returns to the original off state.

Further, each of the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) includes operation protrusions 64a (1) and 64a (2) that project toward the outside of the bottom portion 63. The operating protrusions 64a (1) and 64a (2) are parts of the switch operating units 64 (1) and 64 (2) for facilitating the operation by pressing them.

In the present capacitance type touch switch device 60, a predetermined instruction can be input by pressing and operating either or both of the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2). Therefore, it is possible to selectively press the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) and simultaneously press the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2). The configuration is preferable.

Therefore, here, the protruding dimensions of the operating protrusions 64a (1) and 64a (2) are different. Here, the protruding dimension of the operating protrusion 64a (1) is larger than the protruding dimension of the operating protrusion 64a (2). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, it is easy to operate by pushing only the operating protrusion 64a (1) with the finger F or the like. Further, when the operation protrusion 64a (2) is pushed and operated, as shown in FIG. 11, the operation protrusion 64a (2) is avoided while avoiding the operation protrusion 64a (1) that protrudes relatively large. It is also easy to push only) with a finger F or the like. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, if the finger F or the like is further pushed in while recognizing by touch or the like that the operation protrusion 64a (1) is pushed and operated, the operation protrusion 64a (2) is pushed and operated. It is also easy to simultaneously press and operate the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2).

In this way, the plurality of switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2) for pressing and operating the plurality of switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are connected to the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2). The switch 216 (1), The separate pressing operation and the simultaneous pressing operation of 216 (2) can be easily performed. This configuration can be provided not only when it is incorporated in the capacitive touch switch device 60, but also as a switch device for various electric components.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a ridge portion 67 extending from the bottom portion 63 to the front of the opening 63h is formed on the inner surface of the surrounding wall portion 66. Here, ridges 67 extending in parallel at intervals are formed on each of the four surfaces constituting the inner surface of the surrounding wall portion 66. In the direction connecting the bottom portion 63 and the opening 63h, the positions of the ends of the ridges 67 on the opening 63h side are the same. Then, when the mounting board 70 is housed in the main body case 62, the end portion of each convex portion 67 on the opening 63h side comes into contact with the peripheral edge portion of the mounting board 70. As a result, the mounting board 70 is received and supported in the main body case 62 from the bottom side at a fixed position.

Further, in the pair of side wall portions 66a facing each other in the surrounding wall portion 66, a locking recess 66ah into which the locking convex portion 83p of the intervening member 80 can be fitted is formed. Here, two locking recesses 66ah are formed in each side wall portion 66a at a position closer to the opening 63h than the ridge portion 67. The locking recess 66ah penetrates the side wall portion 66a in and out, but may be a recess that does not penetrate. Then, when the intervening member 80 is pushed into the main body case 62, each locking convex portion 83p of the intervening member 80 is locked in the corresponding locking recess 66ah, and the intervening member 80 is placed at a fixed position in the main body case 62. It is fixed. In this state, the mounting substrate 70 is held in the main body case 62 in a state of being sandwiched between the convex portion 67 and the intervening member 80.

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

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

On the other hand, case fixing pieces 35P that can be locked to the case fixing recess 69 are formed on both sides of the third accommodating portion 35 of the frame member 32 that accommodates and fixes the main body case 62 (see FIG. 4). Here, two case fixing pieces 35P are formed on each of both side portions of the third accommodating portion 35. Each case fixing piece 35P forms a long piece extending from the front side (front side of the door) to the back side (back side of the door) on both sides of the third accommodating portion 35, and is formed at the tip of the piece. The structure is such that a locking convex portion that protrudes inward is formed. Then, when the main body case 62 is pushed in from the back side of the third accommodating portion 35, the locking convex portion at the tip of each case fixing piece 35P comes into contact with the outer surface of the main body case 62, and the case fixing piece 35P is outside. Elastically deforms in the direction. Then, when the main body case 62 is pushed in until the locking convex portion reaches the case fixing concave portion 69, the case fixing piece 35P elastically returns to the original shape, and the locking convex portion is locked to the case fixing concave portion 69. As a result, the main body case 62 is held so as not to come off to the back side with respect to the third accommodating portion 35. In this state, the edge portion 66p formed so as to project outward from the peripheral edge portion on the bottom side of the surrounding wall portion 66 of the main body case 62 comes into contact with the third accommodating portion 35 from the back side. Therefore, the main body case 62 is held so as not to come off on the front side of the third accommodating portion 35. As a result, the main body case 62 is held in a fixed position in the third accommodating portion 35.

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

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

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

On one main surface of the mounting board 70, the light emitting portions 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 (6), 214 (7), 214 (8) , 214 (9) are fixed in a grid pattern, here, arranged in 3 rows vertically and 3 columns horizontally. Each light emitting unit 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 (6), 214 (7), 214 (8), 214 (9), respectively. Corresponds to each electrode part 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (5), 210 (6), 210 (7), 210 (8), 210 (9). Is provided.

Further, on the other main surface of the mounting board 70, the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are fixed at positions corresponding to the back surface sides of the switch operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2). By pushing the operation units 64 (1) and 64 (2), the corresponding switches 216 (1) and 216 (2) are pushed.

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

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

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

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

More specifically, the intervening member 80 includes an intervening main body portion 82 and a window portion 88.

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

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

The opening on the electrode portion 210 side of each light passing hole 84 is formed in the opening edge portion 85 that extends through the step portion 84S rather than the other portions. The window portion 88 is formed of a transparent material such as an acrylic resin, and is formed in a plate shape that can be fitted into the opening edge portion 85, that is, a square plate shape. Then, the window portion 88 is fitted and held in the opening edge portion 85 of each light passing hole 84. As a result, the surface of the intervening member 80 on which the touch sheet 90 is arranged has a shape in which the surface of the intervening main body 82 on the touch sheet 90 side and the window portion 88 spread out flush with each other.

Since the light emitting unit 214 mounted on the mounting board 70 is arranged in the portion of the corresponding light passing holes 84 on the mounting board 70 side, the light emitted from each light emitting unit 214 is the light passing holes 84. It reaches the electrode portion 210 through. That is, the light emitting unit 214 reaches the electrode unit 210 through a certain distance. Usually, the light emitted from a light emitting portion such as a light emitting diode is not parallel light but diffused light having a relatively small diffusion angle. Therefore, the light emitted from the light emitting portion spreads to some extent when passing through the light passing hole 84. Therefore, the touch switch unit 130 of the capacitive touch switch device 60 can emit light in as wide a range as possible when viewed from the outside.

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

Further, on the two opposing surfaces of the four peripheral surfaces of the intervening main body portion 82, locking convex portions 83p are formed so as to project outward. Here, two locking protrusions 83p are formed on each of the two opposing surfaces at intervals. Then, as described above, with the intervening member 80 housed in the main body case 62, each locking convex portion 83p is locked in the locking concave portion 66ah of the main body case 62.

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

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

The sheet 92 is formed of a transparent resin sheet such as polyethylene terephthalate. The sheet 92 is formed in a square shape and is arranged on the entire front square surface of the intervening member 80. An extension sheet portion 93 for forming wiring for electrically connecting the electrode portion 210 and the mounting substrate 70 extends from the center of one side of the sheet 92. The intervening member 80 and the sheet 92 are attached to each other by, for example, double-sided tape. Here, the corners of the sheet 92 are rounded, but this is not essential. It is preferable that one or both sides of the sheet 92 are provided with a protective sheet formed of a transparent polyester film or the like. On the surface side of the sheet 92 where the electrode portion 210 is provided, the protective sheet is preferably provided so as to cover the electrode portion 210.

The electrode portions 210 (1), 210 (2), 210 (3), 210 (4), 210 (5), 210 (6), 210 (7), 210 (8), 210 (9) are respectively. Each of the light emitting units 214 (1), 214 (2), 214 (3), 214 (4), 214 (5), 214 (6), 214 (7), 214 (8), 214 (9). It is provided at the position. That is, the nine light passing holes 84 and the nine electrode portions 210 are formed so as to be arranged in a matrix at regular intervals, here in three rows vertically and three columns horizontally.

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

The sheet 92 and the extension sheet portion 93 are formed with electrode wiring 211 connected from each electrode portion 210 to the mounting substrate 70 through the extension sheet portion 93.

The electrode portion 210 and the wiring 211 for electrodes are formed by forming a conductive film on a sheet 92 and etching the conductive film with a predetermined pattern, or printing a conductive film on the sheet 92 with a predetermined pattern. Can be formed.

The electrode portion 210 preferably has translucency. The translucency here means that the light of the light emitting unit 214 has a property of being able to pass through the electrode unit 210 and the electrode wiring 211 to the extent that the light can be visually recognized from the outside through the electrode unit 210. Therefore, indium tin oxide, zinc oxide, or the like can be used as the material for forming the electrode portion 210.

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

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

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

That is, if other conductors are present in the immediate vicinity of the inner peripheral side and the outer peripheral side of the antenna 212, the radio waves hinder the passage of the radio waves through the outer peripheral side and the inner peripheral side of the antenna 212. In the present embodiment, the seat 92 is arranged in the opening 16h formed in the door 16a (see FIG. 16), and the door 16a is made of a metal plate or the like. Therefore, if the antenna 212 is provided on the edge of the sheet 92, the door 16a blocks radio waves on the outer peripheral side of the antenna 212. Further, since the electrode portion 210 is also a conductor, if the antenna 212 is formed in the immediate vicinity of the electrode portion 210, the electrode portion 210 blocks radio waves.

Therefore, as described above, by providing a space between the sheet 92 and the antenna 212 and a space between the electrode portion 210 and the antenna, radio waves are emitted on both the inner peripheral side and the outer peripheral side of the antenna 212. The area through which the antenna 212 can pass can be secured, and the reception sensitivity of the antenna 212 can be improved.

The antenna 212 may be formed of the same conductive material as the electrode portion 210, or may be formed of another conductive material. Since it is not necessary to transmit light in the portion where the antenna 212 is formed, it may be formed of a metal such as aluminum or copper with an emphasis on conductivity. As for the antenna 212, similarly to the electrode portion 210, a conductive film is formed on the sheet 92 and the conductive film is etched with a predetermined pattern, or the conductive film is printed on the sheet 92 with a predetermined pattern. It can be formed by such as.

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

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

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

The cover sheet 100 includes a seat base 102.

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

The cover sheet main body 103 is formed in a square shape having the same size as or larger than the touch sheet 90 (slightly larger). Each corner of the cover sheet main body 103 is rounded, but this is not essential. On the peripheral edge of the cover sheet main body 103, a peripheral wall portion 104 projecting toward one side (touch sheet 90 side) is provided. The cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 extends outward from the protruding side edge portion of the peripheral wall portion 104. Therefore, the cover sheet peripheral edge portion 105 is provided so as to be recessed from the periphery of the cover sheet main body portion 103 via the step 105S.

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

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

The outward portion of the cover sheet main body 103 is formed on the textured surface 106. The textured surface 106 is printed so as to apply, for example, ink or the like having a thickness that can be touched on the outward surface of the cover sheet main body 103, or the textured surface formed on a predetermined mold surface. Can be formed by transferring the shape of the cover sheet body 103 to the outward surface of the cover sheet main body 103 or the like. When the outward surface of the cover sheet main body 103 has a textured surface 106, when the fingers or the like are brought into contact with the textured surface 106 of the cover sheet main body 103, the fingers or the like are caught on the textured surface 106. It can be moved smoothly without any need. As a result, the user can smoothly perform touch input (particularly, gesture input described later) to the capacitive touch switch device 60.

Further, a first printing portion 107 and a second printing portion 108 are formed on the inward facing portion of the cover sheet main body portion 103. The first printing unit 107 and the second printing unit 108 are semipermeable membranes, respectively. The first printing unit 107 is formed in an area other than the area of the display unit 102a (here, the number display unit representing 1 to 9) in the inward-facing portion of the cover sheet main body unit 103. Further, the second printing unit 108 is formed in an area other than the area surrounding the display unit 102a in the inward-facing portion of the cover sheet main body unit 103. Here, the area surrounding the display unit 102a is a square area (here, a square area). The region may be another polygonal region, a circular region, or the like. However, this area is a vaguely shining area as will be described later. If this region is a circular region or the like, it may be hidden by the fingertips and it may be difficult to recognize the light emission from the outside. By making this region a square region, even when the fingertip is brought close to that portion, the corner portion protrudes from the fingertip, so that there is an advantage that it is easy to recognize the light emission in that region. As described above, the cover sheet 100 exhibits the highest translucency in the portion of the display portion 102a, the second highest translucency in the surrounding region, and the lowest translucency in the other regions. ..

Since the first printing unit 107 and the second printing unit 108 are formed on the back surface side of the cover sheet main body 103, they are not easily worn by fingers or the like that touch the surface of the cover sheet main body 103. Therefore, there is an advantage that the light emission display can be maintained for a long period of time.

It is not essential that the display unit 102a is present.

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

As shown in the figure, the light from the light emitting unit 214 reaches the touch sheet 90 through the light passing hole 84 of the intervening member 80. When light passes through the light passing hole 84 over a predetermined distance, it is diffused and spreads to the same extent as or larger than the electrode portion 210. The light that reaches the touch sheet 90 passes through the sheet 92 and the electrode portion 210 and reaches the cover sheet 100. The light that reaches the display unit 102a of the cover sheet 100 is emitted to the outside of the cover sheet 100 with almost no obstruction. Therefore, when the cover sheet 100 is observed from the outside, as shown in FIG. 17, the display unit 102a is observed to shine brightest. Further, the light reaching around the display unit 102a of the cover sheet 100 is partially blocked by the first printing unit 107. Therefore, when the cover sheet 100 is observed from the outside, as shown in FIG. 17, the display unit 102a is observed to dimly shine. For the grid-like region that divides each display unit 102a, the ingress of light is suppressed by the partition portion between the light passage holes 84 in the intervening member 80, and the first printing unit 107 and the second printing unit 107 and the second Since the light is blocked by the printing unit 108, the light is hardly shined.

Further, in the opening / closing operation unit 30, an electrode portion 210 is provided on the touch sheet 90 on the back side of the cover sheet 100. The portion of the opening / closing operation unit 30 provided with each electrode portion 210 is the touch switch portion 130 for detecting the proximity of fingers and the like. In the opening / closing operation unit 30, touch input is possible by bringing a finger or the like close to any touch switch unit 130 of the cover sheet 100.

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

First, in the initial state, it is assumed that the gesture information that can be authenticated is registered as the permission information 204. Gesture information is information indicating a trajectory that a finger should draw with respect to the surface of the cover sheet 100 of the capacitive touch switch device 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the finger should draw a Z-shaped locus Z with respect to the surface of the cover sheet 100, the gesture information is "1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9". "Is remembered. Then, when it is detected that the fingers are close to each touch switch unit 130 in this order, authentication is possible.

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

Further, the opening / closing operation unit 30 can set a one-touch authentication mode, a gesture authentication mode, a card authentication mode, and a gesture plus card authentication mode, and one of the modes is set in the initial state. The following operations are executed according to the set mode.

The setting of the initial state can be performed by connecting an external personal computer to the opening / closing operation unit 30 via the USB terminal 220 or the antenna 212 so as to be able to communicate with the personal computer. Alternatively, the initial state can be set by using the touch switch unit 130 and the switches 216 (1) and 216 (2).

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S6, the authentication controller 200 executes the locking process. Specifically, the solenoid actuator 52 is driven so that the handle portion 40 cannot change its posture. As a result, the user cannot operate the handle portion 40 to release the lock between the lock claw portion 24 and the lock hole portion regardless of whether or not the door 16a is opened. If the door 16a has already been opened, the lock claw portion 24 and the lock hole portion can be locked regardless of whether the posture change of the handle portion 40 is restricted. Therefore, even in step S6 and thereafter, the door 16a can be closed and locked.

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

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

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

In step S13 following step S12, it is determined whether or not the finger or the like is close to the touch switch unit 130 within the second time. The second time is a waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) for accepting a gesture operation by the user after the authentication controller 200 wakes up and lights up, and is a preset time. If it is determined that there is no finger or the like close to the touch switch unit 130 within the second time, the process proceeds to step S19, and the authentication controller 200 goes to sleep. On the other hand, if it is determined that the touch switch unit 130 is close to the touch switch unit 130 within the second time, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S23 following step S22, it is determined whether or not there is communication with an external non-contact communication device within the second time. The second time is a waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) for receiving a touch operation of the card-type terminal device 140 by the user after the authentication controller 200 wakes up and lights up, and is a preset time. When the user brings the card-type terminal device 140 close to the antenna 212, that is, close to the surface of the cover sheet within the second hour, proximity wireless communication is established between the authentication controller 200 and the card-type terminal device 140, and there is communication. Is determined, and the process proceeds to step S24. If it is determined that there is no communication within the second time, the process proceeds to step S29, and the authentication controller 200 goes into the sleep state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The steps S33, S34 and S35 following the step S32 are the same as the steps S13, S14 and S15. As a result, the user is authenticated by the gesture operation.

If it is determined in step S35 that authentication is possible, the process of transition to step S36 is executed. The processing of steps S36, S37, and S38 is described in steps S24 and S25. It is the same as the process of S26. As a result, the user authenticates using the card-type terminal device 140.

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

As a result, the user touches the touch switch unit 130, performs a predetermined gesture operation, and further holds the card-type terminal device 140 over the opening / closing operation unit 30 to open the door 16a and use the cabinet 12. be able to. Either the authentication by the gesture operation or the authentication by the card-type terminal device 140 may be performed first.

<Effects, etc.>
According to the capacitive touch switch device 60 and the storage device 10 configured as described above, the light emitted from the light emitting unit 214 is guided toward the electrode unit 210 by the intervening member 80. When the light passes through the intervening member 80, the light emitting region by the light can be arbitrarily set. Here, the light is spread to emit light in a wide range. Further, the rectangular light emitting region is set according to the shape of the light passing hole 84. Further, the portion of the touch sheet 90 provided with the electrode portion 210 functions as a touch switch portion 130 for detecting a detection target such as a finger. Therefore, the light emitting region when the touch switch unit 130 of the capacitive touch switch device 60 is viewed from the outside can be easily set. Here, it is possible to emit light in a wide range as much as possible.

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

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

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

Further, since the sheet 92 and the electrode portion 210 have translucency, the light from the light emitting portion 214 passes through the sheet 92 and the electrode portion 210. As a result, the touch switch unit 130 can be made to emit light brighter when viewed from the outside.

{Modification example}
It should be noted that the configurations described in the above-described embodiment and each modification can be appropriately combined as long as they do not conflict with each other.

Although the present invention has been described in detail as described above, the above description is an example in all aspects, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It is understood that innumerable variations not illustrated can be assumed without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The present specification includes the following disclosure.

The capacitance type touch switch device according to the first aspect includes a touch sheet including a sheet and an electrode portion for detecting capacitance formed on the sheet, and light emission provided at a position corresponding to the electrode portion. It is provided with an intervening member that is interposed between the touch sheet and the light emitting portion and guides the light emitted from the light emitting portion toward the electrode portion.

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

A third aspect is the capacitive touch switch device according to the first or second aspect, further comprising a mounting board on which a touch detection circuit section connected to the electrode section is mounted, and the mounting board. The light emitting unit is mounted on the surface.

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

A fifth aspect is the capacitive touch switch device according to the fourth aspect, wherein the antenna is the outer periphery of the electrode portion, and a space is provided between the antenna portion and the electrode portion, and the sheet is provided. It is formed at a position where there is a space between the antenna and the edge of the antenna.

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

The storage device according to the seventh aspect switches between a storage unit including an opening / closing member that can be opened / closed, a locked state that keeps the opening / closing member closed, and an unlocked state that makes the opening / closing member openable. A possible locking mechanism and a capacitive touch switch device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising an authentication unit that performs authentication according to a touch operation detected through the electrode unit. The device includes a capacitive touch switch device that switches the state of the lock mechanism according to the authentication result by the authentication unit.

According to the first aspect, the light emitted from the light emitting portion is guided toward the electrode portion by the intervening member. At this time, the intervening member can spread the light emitted from the light emitting portion or limit it to a certain range. Further, the portion of the touch sheet provided with the electrode portion functions as a touch switch portion for detecting a detection target such as a finger. Therefore, the light emitting region when the touch switch portion of the capacitive touch switch device is viewed from the outside can be easily set in a desired range.

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

According to the third aspect, the electrode portion and the touch detection circuit portion can be separated by an intervening member. As a result, interference between the electrode unit and the touch detection circuit unit can be suppressed, and the touch sensitivity can be improved.

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

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

According to the sixth aspect, the light from the light emitting portion passes through the sheet and the electrode portion. As a result, the touch switch unit can emit light brighter when viewed from the outside.

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

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

Claims (6)

A storage unit including a storage body and an opening / closing member,
A door lock mechanism provided on the opening / closing member and operating a handle portion provided on the opening / closing member to open the opening / closing member.
A lock drive unit provided on the opening / closing member to regulate the operation of the door lock mechanism,
A capacitive touch switch device provided on the opening / closing member to control the operation of the lock drive unit, and
With
The capacitance type touch switch device has a configuration in which a mounting board, an intervening member, a touch sheet, and a cover sheet are combined in a laminated state and assembled to a main body case.
A plurality of light passing holes penetrating the intervening member are formed.
A light emitting portion is mounted and fixed on the intervening member side of the mounting board.
A plurality of the light emitting portions are provided at positions corresponding to the plurality of light passing holes.
The touch sheet includes a sheet and a plurality of electrode portions for detecting capacitance.
The cover sheet is provided with a plurality of display units corresponding to the plurality of light emitting units.
The plurality of electrode portions are provided corresponding to the plurality of display portions.
Further, a storage device including a power supply unit which is a primary battery or a secondary battery as a power source for the electric elements of the lock drive unit, the mounting board, and the touch sheet. The storage device according to claim 1.
A storage device in which the mounting board and the intervening member are in contact with each other. The storage device according to claim 1 or 2.
A storage device in which the light emitting portion is provided in the light passing hole. The storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
A storage device in which the cover sheet is adhered to the touch sheet. The storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
A storage device in which a printing portion made of a printing film is formed on the surface of the cover sheet on the touch sheet side. The storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
Wherein the plurality of light emitting portion and the plurality of light passage hole and the plurality of electrode portions are provided in correspondence of 1: 1: 1, storage device.

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