JPH08291654A - Key/card control box - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To prevent the drain of keys or cards and to make it possible to grasp the state of use by detecting the storage of the keys of cards to light a lamp when the keys or cards are store in storage boxes. CONSTITUTION: A plurality of storage boxes 10 and 10 for keys or cards are arranged to a box body 11, and it is equipped with display lamps 12 and 12 for displaying their state of use. When the keys or cards are checked to the storage boxes, the storage boxes 10 having the display lamps 12 not being lighted up are designated by a ten-key 22, and their identification numbers are inputted. Then, the unlocked storage boxes 10 are opened by pulling tangs 21 and 21 ahead, and the keys or cards are stored in the storage boxes to close them. Then, the fact is detected by a limit switch, and the display lamp 12 are lighted up by controlling a control section 13. The storage boxes 10 are automatically locked after the elapse of a specific time. As an input device, a card reader or a finger-print verification device can be used instead of the ten-key.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a key / card management box capable of collectively managing keys and cards of facilities used by a plurality of people such as a tenant building, a company parking lot, and various laboratories. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a conventional key or card management box has a locker in which a plurality of keys or cards are housed and managed by a manager. Also,
There was also a drawer type management box in which many keys were stored. Furthermore, in order to eliminate the troublesomeness of management by a manager, there has been proposed one having an operation key for each door of each box.

[0003]

By the way, in the above-mentioned conventional key or card management box, in the case where a plurality of keys or cards are stored in a collective locker and the manager manages, the manager is always on standby. I had to put it in, and the labor cost for that was tough. Further, in the case where each box door is provided with an operation key, there are drawbacks that the storage portion cannot be downsized, a large number of keys cannot be managed, and the manufacturing cost is high. In addition, when managing the key or card without relying on the manager, the key is taken out,
There was a risk that it would be duplicated, and there was a problem in terms of crime prevention. Further, there is a drawback in that the identity of the keys cannot be confirmed in the case where a large number of keys are stored in the drawer type management box.

The object of the present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art. A key that prevents the key from leaking, prevents the duplicate key from being created illegally, and can grasp the usage status.
To provide a card management box.

[0005]

A key / card management box according to the present invention includes a plurality of boxes for storing keys or cards, a display lamp for displaying the usage status of the boxes, and an input device such as a numeric keypad. And a detection mechanism provided in the box for detecting the presence or absence of a key or a card.

Further, the input device is a card reader. The input device is a fingerprint collation device. The box is provided with a detection device for detecting that a key or a card is stored.

[0007]

As described above, according to the key / card management box of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the key from leaking, prevent the duplicate key from being illegally created, and grasp the usage status at one place.

[0008]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part of a key / card management box showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an essential part of a key / card management box showing an embodiment of the present invention with a door opened. 3 and 4 are sectional views showing the structure of the key storage portion of the key / card management box showing an embodiment of the present invention.

A plurality of storage boxes 10 for storing keys or cards are arranged in the box body 11 and are turned forward to be opened. Further, a display lamp 12 for displaying the usage state of the storage box 10 is arranged on the storage box 10 in front of the box 11. The display lamp 12 is turned on by a control signal from the control unit 13.
N-OFF.

The storage box 10 is rotatably supported by a shaft 14 as shown in FIG. 3, and an upper end portion 15 is arranged by a lock cam 16 so that the storage box 10 can be locked and unlocked. The lock cam 16 is prevented from turning by a stopper 19 connected to a plunger 18 of a solenoid 17. Therefore, when the plunger 18 projects and contacts the rear end of the lock cam 16, the lock cam 16 locks the upper end portion 15 of the storage box 10. A knob 21 is provided on the front surface of the storage box 10. By operating the knob 21, the storage box 10 can be tilted forward and opened.

A part of the stopper 19 is extended and bent downward to form an emergency release piece 20. This emergency release piece 20 can be unlocked by operating from the back of the box 11 to open the lock cam 16 in the event of a power failure or the like.

The key / card management box is provided with a ten-key pad 22 which is an input device, and a personal identification number and a designated number of the storage box 10 to be operated can be input.

There are two types of storage boxes 10, one for storing keys and one for storing cards. FIG.
8 shows a type for storing a key. This type is provided with a key storage recess 23 and a cylinder lock 24. A limit switch 25 is provided at the back of the cylinder lock 24, and when the cylinder lock 24 is turned, the cam 26 turns the limit switch 25 ON-O.
FF.

FIGS. 9 to 14 show a card storing type. This type has a card storage 27. The card storage portion 27 is formed with a certain allowance so that various cards can be stored.

A leaf spring 28 is provided on the side surface of the card storage portion 27.
Is provided to hold the card to be inserted by pressing it from the side. Further, a limit switch 29 is provided at the bottom of the card storage unit 27 to detect whether the card has been inserted to the correct position.

Next, how to use the key card management box configured as described above will be described. First, when depositing the key 30 in the key / card management box of the present invention,
Indicator lamp 12 is not lit (not used)
The storage box 10 is specified with the ten keys 22 and the personal identification number is input. After unlocking with the secret code, put the finger on the knob 21 to open the storage box 10. At this time, the display lamp 12 blinks.

When the storage box 10 is opened, the storage box key 31 connected to the key 30 by the ring 32 is inserted into the cylinder lock 24 and turned. When the cylinder lock 24 is turned by the key 31, the cam 26 operates the limit switch 25 as shown in FIG. 6, and the signal is transmitted to the control unit 13. In this state, the storage box key 31 and the ring 3
The key 30 connected by 2 is stored in the key storage recess 23 (see FIG. 8), and the storage box 10 is closed.

When the storage box 10 is closed in this state,
The indicator lamp 12 continues to light up and indicates that it is in use. The storage box 10 is automatically locked after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The case of taking out the key 30 will be described. The user operates the ten-key pad 22 to specify the storage box 10 containing his / her own key. The display lamp 12 is turned on by operating the ten keys 22. When the illuminated storage box 10 is opened, as shown in FIG.
Appears. In this state, the display lamp 12 is blinking. 90 of the key 31 inserted in the cylinder lock 24
Turn around and take out the key. When the key is taken out and the storage box 10 is closed, the display lamp 12 is turned off, and a message indicating that the key is not used is displayed.

Next, the case of depositing a card will be described. The user selects the storage box 10 in which the display lamp 12 is not lit and inputs the personal identification number with the ten keys 22.
When the designated storage box 10 is unlocked by the personal identification number and opened to the front, the display lamp 12 starts blinking. Card 3
3 is inserted into the card storage 27 (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The inserted card 33 is pressed toward the limit switch 29 by the leaf spring 28, and the limit switch 29 can be reliably operated even when the card 33 is considerably thin as shown in FIGS.

The limit switch 2 of the key / card management box is set within a predetermined time after the room is locked with a card.
When the 9 does not operate, the control unit 13 so that the alarm buzzer sounds.
Set. When the storage box 10 is closed after inserting the card 33 into the card storage portion 27, the storage box 10 is automatically locked, and the display lamp 12 continues to light up and indicates that it is in use.

Next, when taking out the card 33, the user inputs the personal identification number of the storage box 10 in which his or her card is stored with the ten keys 22. The solenoid 17 is driven by the function of the control unit 13, the lock cam 16 is released, and the door can be opened. At this time, the display lamp 12
Flashes, but the door does not open automatically. The card 33 is removed from the card storage unit 27, and the storage box 10 is closed. Then, the display lamp 12 is turned off to inform that the card is not stored. Further, the door is locked after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Explaining how to release in an emergency, when the electric system fails or a power failure occurs, the back cover 34 is loosened and the screws are removed as shown in FIGS. When the back cover 34 is removed, the emergency release piece 20 connected to the plunger 18 can be directly operated by the solenoid 17, so that the lock cam 16 can be released. Therefore, in an emergency such as a power failure, the emergency release piece 20 can be directly operated to unlock.

In the above embodiments, the case where the input device is a ten-key pad has been described, but this input device may be a card reader. In the case of a card reader,
It can only be used by those who have a predetermined card. Also, both a numeric keypad and a card reader may be installed. Further, the input device may be a fingerprint matching device. When the fingerprint collation device is used, only the person who has registered the fingerprint in advance can open the storage box 10. Further, when a key having a grip portion larger than the width of the storage box 10 is used, the storage box 10 cannot be closed unless the key 31 is vertically locked. Therefore, with this configuration,
It is possible to determine whether or not the key is suitable for the cylinder lock 24.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various design changes can be made based on the technical idea of the present invention.

[0026]

As described above in detail, according to the key / card management box of the present invention, a plurality of boxes for storing keys or cards, and an indicator lamp for displaying the usage state of the boxes. , A numeric keypad and other input devices, and a detection mechanism for detecting the presence or absence of a key or card in the box, so in a tenant building, each tenant can lock their room for a certain period of time. If you do not return the key or card to the storage box in the key / card management box, the alarm buzzer will sound. Therefore, the key or the card can be managed without depending on the manager, and the key can be prevented from leaking and the creation of the duplicate key can be prevented. Therefore, the crime prevention effect can be increased.

Further, when used in a company parking lot, the usage status of company cars can be grasped at a glance by a display lamp, and the key management can be simplified. Furthermore, in each research institute, etc., it is possible to prevent entry and exit of researchers, prevent leakage of keys, and prevent creation of duplicate keys. Therefore, the confidentiality of each laboratory can be improved. Also, in the office, etc., the keys on each floor can be managed in one place, which is efficient.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part of a key / card management box showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a main part perspective view showing a state where a door of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure of a key storage portion of a key / card management box showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure of a card storage portion of a key / card management box showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a key / card management box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Storage Box 11 Box Body 12 Indicator Lamp 13 Control Unit 14 Shaft 15 Upper End 16 Lock Cam 17 Solenoid 18 Plunger 19 Stopper 20 Emergency Release Piece 21 Knob 22 Numeric Keypad 23 Key Storage Recess 24 Cylinder Lock 25 Limit Switch 26 Cam 27 Card Storage 28 leaf spring 29 limit switch 30 key 31 key 32 ring 33 card 34 back cover

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of boxes for storing keys or cards, an indicator lamp for displaying the usage status of the boxes, an input device such as a ten-key pad, and a box provided for checking the presence or absence of keys or cards. A key / card management box comprising a detection mechanism for detecting. 2. The key / card management box according to claim 1, wherein the input device is a card reader. 3. The key / card management box according to claim 1, wherein the input device is a fingerprint collation device. 4. The key / card management box according to claim 1, further comprising a detection device for detecting that a key or a card is stored in the box.