JPS60152791A - Article storing system - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a novel article storage system that can be used with peace of mind by both the user and manager of the storage system for large amounts of money, valuables, and the like.

Conventionally, as a means of storing money at night after banks and other financial institutions close, a special bag containing money is placed in a bank's safe at night to keep it safe from theft. Night safes are widely used.

In this night safe system, when a special bag is inserted into the safe, the user is issued a receipt with the time and order of insertion printed on it. No information was known in advance, and it was only when the safe was opened and seen that one found out what kind of items had been put into it. As a result, accidents may occur while the safe is being stored (for example, the special bag that was supposed to be put into the safe is not in the safe even though the user has the receipt).
The current situation with night safes is that when an accident occurs, there is no way to investigate the cause of the accident, and both safe users and safe holders have to use them with anxiety.

Furthermore, as a special bag for use in night safes, there is a known technology in which, for example, a single magnetic material is placed in a predetermined position and the presence of the magnetic material is detected by a magnetic sensor to identify whether or not the bag is a special bag. However, such special bags have the disadvantage of being easily forged and prone to storage accidents.

The present invention provides an article storage device having a recognition code for each user, a storage device capable of storing a large number of article storage devices, and a storage device that uses the recognition code when putting the article storage device into the storage device. By providing a detection means for detecting, an identification storage means for identifying and storing recognition code information from the detection means, and a printing means for printing the recognition code information, large amounts of money and valuables such as a night safe can be stored unattended. To provide an article storage system which allows both the user and the custodian of the storage system for money and valuables to use the system with peace of mind even when the items are stored in the same condition.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the figure, 2 is a storage device such as a safe main body that constitutes the article storage system according to the present invention. A passage opening 4 is opened at an appropriate position in the storage device 2, and a passage duct 6 is connected to the passage opening 4. The article storage device 8 is inserted into the storage device 2 through the passage duct 6. The article storage device 8 is, for example, a special bag for a night safe, and stores money, etc.
It is possible to store valuables etc.

Note that various mechanisms for inserting special bags into night safes are known, and any of these mechanisms can be applied to the system of the present invention, but the details of these mechanisms will not be explained in this specification. is omitted.

Thus, a recognition code 10 for each user is provided on at least one side (both sides in the figure) of the article storage device 8.

The recognition code 10 is formed by incorporating a large number of magnetic bodies 12. At least one surface of the passage duct 6 has a recognition code 1 for the article storage device 8 passing through the passage duct 6.
Detection means 14 for detecting 0 is provided. As the detection means 14, a magnetic sensor that detects the magnetic body 12- is used. 16 is the recognition code 10 from the detection means 14
This is an identification storage means for identifying and storing the information.

Reference numeral 18 is 8 MP, which serves to amplify the output voltage of the detection means (magnetic sensor) 14 to about several volts in order to input it to the AD converter. Reference numeral 20 denotes an MPX, which performs switching when there are two magnetic sensors 14 as in the illustrated example. If there is only one magnetic sensor 14, the MPX 20 is not required. 22 is an ADC, and since the output of the magnetic sensor 14 is an analog voltage, it is converted into a digital signal for waveform processing by a microcomputer program. 24 is a CPU, which means a microcomputer and a memory peripheral circuit. Reference numeral 26 denotes a printer which is a printing means and prints the recognition code (user number), input date and time, input order number, etc.

The structure of the article storage device 8 will be explained in more detail. As shown in FIG. 2, plate-shaped rubber magnets 12, which are magnetic materials, are fixed to the top and bottom surfaces (only one side may be sufficient) of the bag, which serve as the article storage device 8, under the sorting on the outside of the bag, as shown in FIG.

The method of attaching the rubber magnet 12 is to set the beginning as S and the end as N (or vice versa) in the passing direction.
. As a result, the bag 8 can be assembled into the recognition cord V-i regardless of whether the bag 8 is approached from the front or rear. Note that the passage duct 6 is configured so that the bag 8 cannot enter in any direction other than the front-rear direction, for example, sideways.

The recognition code may be assembled, for example, as follows.

5NNSNSSNSNNN O・・○・O＠O・・・The first S is the starting code. The recognition codes from the second N to the ninth N are n17 days, and if they are 8 bits as shown above, it is possible to construct recognition codes for 256 people.

The tenth N is a parity code and is used to detect reading errors. The 11th (last) N is the ending code.

If the magnets 12 arranged as described above are attached to both sides of the bag 8 and double reading is performed by the two magnetic sensors 14, detection errors will be extremely reduced.

Further, it is preferable to use a plate-shaped magnet as the magnet 12 so that it can be read even if the bag 8 runs slightly deviated to the left or right. be. A circular magnet can also be used if the traveling position of the bag 8 is kept completely constant by means of guide means or the like.

With the above configuration, when an article storage device 8 such as a bag is put into the storage device 2 after passing through the passage duct 6, the recognition code 10 formed on the bag by the detection means (magnetic sensor) 14 is detected. is detected and read, Oribetsuki 1. a device 16 and stored.

This memorized recognition code information includes the input date and time confirmed by a known clock means, the input order number given by a known numbering means, etc. (J) The user who inputs the bag is immediately notified of the bag along with additional information. It will be printed and issued as a receipt.

Even if an article storage device or other foreign object that does not have a regular recognition code is thrown in, a receipt will not be issued, or a message will be printed to the effect that no legitimate article storage device has been thrown in.

On the other hand, the usage status of the storage device is printed and issued as a series of journals to managers of article storage devices such as night safes, if desired. Therefore, the administrator can completely grasp the usage status of the storage device such as a night safe.

Therefore, since clear evidence can be left between the user of the night safe, etc. and the custodian, such as a bank, troubles regarding the delivery of money and goods can be prevented.

As mentioned above, the magnetic sensor 14 (Hall element, magnetoresistive element, magnetic head, etc.) is attached to the center of the upper and lower surfaces of the passage duct 6 (it may be only one side), but the passage duct 6 and the bag 8 If the gap is sufficiently narrow and sufficiently corresponds to the sensitivity of the magnetic sensor 14, good detection will be achieved. (It goes without saying that when the magnetic sensor 14 is installed on only one side, the gap on that side should be narrowed.) However, the passage gap between the passage duct 6 and the bag 8 is too large. If the sensitivity of the magnetic sensor 14 is not reached, as shown in FIG. If the configuration is such that the arm 28 is biased inward by the spring 30 during lightning, the magnetic sensors 9 and 14 will be in close contact with the item when the bag 8 passes through the passage duct 6, which is good. detection will be performed.

In addition, in the illustrated example, the shape of the passage duct 6 is cylindrical and the entire surface is surrounded by walls, but it is not necessary that walls exist on the entire surface, and as long as the detection means 14 can be installed. The top surface or the F surface may be left open. Also, the pass-through duct for the normal night safe]
・Is there a special bag placed diagonally into it? Although the passage duct 6 in the present invention is configured to drop down, it is of course possible to arrange it diagonally as in the conventional case, but it can also be arranged upright or horizontally. .

Magnetic substance 1 attached to bag 8 from magnetic sensor 14
An analog waveform as shown in FIG. 4 is output in response to a change in the S/N ratio of 2.

A Hall element is a typical example of a magnetic sensor, and its characteristic is that the north pole has an S
At the poles, voltage is generated in one direction.

In the above embodiment, the magnetic body 12 is incorporated into the article storage device 8 as the recognition code 10, and a magnetic sensor (Hall element, magnetoresistive element, magnetic head, etc.) is used as the force detection means 14. Magnetism (S/N)
Although an example has been described in which a method is adopted in which recognition information is detected by reading 0 or l depending on the direction, it is also possible to employ a detection method other than this combination of a magnetic body and a magnetic sensor.

For example, a method may be adopted in which a light-emitting element is incorporated into the article storage device 8 and a light-receiving element is used to detect the presence or absence of light from the light-emitting element and the difference in wavelength (infrared rays, etc.) of GiL light. In this case, by using a plurality of light emitting elements, it is possible to increase the recognition information as in the case of the above embodiment.

In addition, a radio wave oscillator or an ultrasonic oscillator is built into the article storage device 8, and the recognition code (digital code) is made wireless by appropriately modulating the radio wave or ultrasonic wave.
It is also possible to use a detection method using an FM receiver or an ultrasonic sensor. In addition, it is also possible to apply a method of changing the frequencies of the oscillated radio waves and detecting and identifying the difference in the oscillating frequencies using a PLL or the like.

As mentioned above, the recognition code 10 is incorporated into the outer wall of the article storage device 8 so that it cannot be read from the outside.
For example, a three-digit number or the like corresponding to this recognition code may be readably written on the wall surface of the article storage device 8.

By installing the object to be detected, such as the magnetic material 12, inside the outer wall surface, damage to the detection means (magnetic sensor, etc.) can be prevented, and the object to be detected can be easily removed due to mischief. It also has the advantage that it does not cause any inconvenience and also improves the external appearance.

Furthermore, although the article storage device 8 generally passes through a specific passage duct, the direction (front and back and up and down) during the passage may not be constant depending on the weight and size of the article storage device 8 and its contents. However, in that case, a guide should be installed to maintain a certain degree of directionality.

Note that the recognition code can be detected both when the article storage device 8 is passing through and when it is stationary. If the article storage tool is stationary, it can be detected by moving the detection means.

The article storage system of the present invention, as mentioned in the above description, can be very well applied to a night safe system, but it can also be applied to a storage system for valuable items such as hotels and golf courses.

As described above, the present invention provides an article storage device having a recognition code for each user, a storage device capable of storing a large number of article storage devices, and a storage device capable of storing an article storage device when putting the article storage device into the storage device. Since the article storage system is equipped with a detection means for detecting the recognition code, an identification storage means for identifying and storing the recognition code information from the detection means, and a printing means for printing the recognition code information, it is a night safe. A large amount of money such as
Even when valuables are stored unattended, both users and custodians of the money and valuables storage system can use the system with peace of mind, streamlining management and increasing safety. This has a great effect.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram of the system of the present invention, and Figure 2 is the same.
Fig. 3 is a sectional view of main parts showing another embodiment of the passage duct, and Fig. 4 is a graph showing an example of a waveform output from a magnetic sensor. . 2-Storage device 4-Passing port 6-Passing duct 8 Article storage device IO-Recognition code 12-Magnetic material 14-Detection means 16-Identification storage device 26-Printing means

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) An article storage device that has a recognition code for each user, a storage device that can store a large number of article storage devices, and detects the recognition code when putting the article storage device into the storage device. An article storage system comprising: a detection means for identifying and storing recognition code information from the detection means; and a printing means for printing the recognition code information. (2) The article 1 removal tube system according to claim 1, wherein the printing means prints incidental information such as the input slot and input order along with the recognition code information.