JPS60239893A - Centralized control type coin locker - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a centrally controlled rental locker device, in which one control main body is arranged in parallel for a plurality of rental lockers, and each locker is controlled by this control main body. This invention relates to a rental locker device that is centrally controlled.

[Technical background of the invention and its problems]

Conventional rental lockers are divided into a plurality of compartments for depositing luggage, etc., and operating units are provided on the sides of each compartment.

This operation section consists of a coin slot, a locking mechanism and key for locking and unlocking the door, and a display section for displaying the number of coins inserted. Providing them in correspondence with each of them has the drawback that the rental locker device itself becomes large and takes up a large space, and the cost becomes extremely high.

Therefore, in recent years, centrally controlled rental locker devices have been put into practical use, in which a single controller main body is electrically connected to a plurality of rental lockers, and each locker is controlled by this controller main body. Such a locker device is known, for example, from Japanese Patent Publication No. 58-51592,
This configuration uses a card on which the user's identification code is recorded to control the locking and unlocking of any one of a plurality of lockers. However, with this configuration, the card must be held and carried around like a conventional key, and there is a possibility that the card may be lost. In addition, since the card can only be held by a specific person, the number of users of the locker is limited and there is a drawback that there is no versatility.

In addition, there is also a centrally controlled rental locker device that does not use intermediaries such as keys or cards, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 54-112700.
It is known from the publication no. This locker device is configured so that, in addition to inserting coins, the corresponding locker can be locked and unlocked by inputting a PIN number and a locker number. However, with this configuration, when pulling out luggage, only the PIN number and the locker number are entered to unlock the locker, so if the user enters the appropriate number many times as a prank or the like, an accidental accident occurs. If the PIN number of the locker matches, the locker may be unlocked and your luggage may be stolen.

Additionally, conventional rental lockers only accept coins, so if you don't have coins on hand, you can't use the lockers.

[Purpose of the invention]

This invention was made in view of the problems mentioned above.
To provide a centrally controlled rental locker device which prevents the locker from being unlocked due to mischief, prevents theft of luggage, etc., and which does not limit the currency that can be used. The purpose is to

(Summary of the Invention) The centralized i1Jm type rental locker device of the present invention is a centrally controlled rental locker device that centrally controls a plurality of rental lockers by installing one controller main body in parallel. A money slot into which banknotes are inserted, a calculation unit that calculates the money inserted into the money slot and identified by the currency identification unit, a keyboard into which the recitation number and locker number are input, and a computer input from the calculation unit. and a control unit that locks or unlocks the corresponding locker based on the signal and the input signal from the keyboard, and the control unit accepts a certain amount of the initial fee at the time of deposit and also inputs the recitation number entered from the keyboard. Memorize this and lock the locker after depositing the deposit, accept the balance of the initial fee and excess fee when withdrawing the deposit, and when the recitation number entered from the keyboard and the locker number match, the locker will be locked. This feature is characterized in that it is controlled to unlock the door.

[Embodiments of the invention]

Next, the configuration of an embodiment of the centrally controlled rental locker device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a locker device, and this locker device 1 is composed of a locker main body 2 and a control section main body 3 arranged in parallel with the locker main body 2.

This locker main body 2 is made up of a plurality of lockers 4 arranged in columns and rows, and each locker 4 is provided with a door 5 that closes each locker 4 so that it can be opened and closed by a hinge 6. are provided with a handle 7 and a locker number display, respectively.

Further, an indicator lamp 8 is provided on the side of the door 5 of each locker 4. Although not shown, a solenoid (SD) for locking/unlocking the door 5 and a door closing switch (or) are provided inside each locker 4, respectively.

The control unit main body 3 has an operation unit 10 formed on the front side, and this operation unit 10 includes an operation content display unit 11 that shows the operation procedure to the customer, an amount display unit 12 that displays various amounts, and a locker. A number display section 13, a money slot 14, a keyboard 15 for inputting a locker number and a PIN number, and a deposit and withdrawal key 16.1 for specifying deposit and withdrawal operations.
7, a change outlet 18 for discharging the excess amount of money,
A receipt outlet 19 is provided. The amount display section 12 includes an input amount display section 12a that displays the amount determined to be true when the customer inserts money, and an excess charge display section 12b that displays the amount added according to the elapse of time and date after deposit. , and an additional input amount display section 12c that displays the amount of money that is insufficient after calculating the excess charge, and the money input slot 14 includes a coin input slot 14a and a banknote input slot 14b. Note that, for example, a label 20 displaying a predetermined prepaid amount and deferred payment amount is pasted on the operation unit 10.
The pre-paid amount and the deferred-paid amount are set to be the initial charge, for example, in the case of a 200 yen locker, each half price is 100 yen.

Next, the control section 21 of the control section main body 3 that controls the entire locker device 1 will be explained with reference to FIG.

The following signals are input to the control section 21.

The calculation results of the amounts of the inserted coins and banknotes that are determined to be true by the coin recognition unit 24 and the banknote recognition unit 25 of the money recognition unit 23 are sent from the calculation unit 22, the mode selection signal is sent from the keyboard 15 from the deposit and withdrawal keys 16 and 17, and the mode selection signal is sent from the keyboard 15. The clock device 26 receives input signals for the locker number and PIN number, and the date and time.
Each time is entered. The control unit 21 is also equipped with a memory 27, into which memory signals such as the recitation number and deposit date and time for each locker number are input and output.

By inputting these signals, the control section 21 controls each operation as follows.

The change discharging section 28 discharges the excess amount of money from the change discharging port 18. The printing unit 29 prints the deposit date and time, locker number, etc. on the receipt, and sends this receipt to the receipt exit 1.
Published from 9. The amount display section 12 displays the input amount, excess charge, and additional input amount, respectively.
, 12c. The operation guide display unit 11 displays a deposit/withdrawal selection display 11a as shown in FIG.
, locker number input display 11b, recitation number input display 11
The C1 additional amount input display 11d is switched and displayed respectively. The notification unit 30 indicates that the door 5 has been opened for a certain period of time or more,
In other words, the customer is notified of the forgetting to close the door 5 by a buzzer or the like.

Further, a plurality of locker control units 32 provided corresponding to each locker 4 are connected to the control unit 21 via an interface 31. The locker control unit 32 is controlled by a control signal from the control unit 21. Blinking control of lamp 8,
Excitation control is performed for each locking/unlocking solenoid (SD) that locks and unlocks the door 5, and a contact switching signal for the door opening switch (or) is input to the control unit 21.

Next, the deposit operation will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the locker device 1 is powered on and is in a standby state for customers, it is determined whether a coin has been inserted into the coin slot 14a (step ■), and if a coin has been inserted, the authenticity of the coin is determined. The coin identification unit 24 identifies fake coins (step ■
), if it is true, it is calculated in the calculation unit 22 (step ■), and if it is false, the counterfeit coin is returned to the change outlet 18 (
Step ■) and return to step ■. Also, step ■
If a coin has not been inserted, it is determined whether or not a banknote has been inserted (step ■). If a banknote has not been inserted, the process returns to step ■; if a banknote has been inserted, the authenticity of the banknote is determined by the banknote identification unit 25. is identified and judged (step ■), and if true, the process goes to step ■, where it is calculated by the calculation unit 22, and if it is false, the counterfeit coin is pushed back from the bill slot 14b and returned (
Step ■) and return to step ■. And step■
Determine whether the total amount calculated from the true coins and banknotes is greater than or equal to the advance payment amount (for example, 100 yen) (step ■)
However, if the advance payment amount has not been reached, return to step ■.
If the amount is equal to or greater than the prepaid amount, it is determined whether the deposit key 16 has been input (step 2). The deposited amount is displayed on the deposited amount display section 12a, and when the deposited amount exceeds the advance payment amount in step (2), the operation guide display section 11 which was in a non-display state changes to the deposit/withdrawal selection display 11a (
(See Figure 4) will be displayed to the customer.

When the deposit key 16 is input in step ■, it is determined whether the advance payment amount and the input amount match (step [shares]), and the excess input amount is released to the change outlet 18 (step ■). do.

Next, the display on the operation guide display section 11 changes to the PIN number input display 11.
C (see FIG. 4), and when the recited number (for example, a 4-digit number) is input (step 0), the locker number display section 13 displays the locker number number of the empty locker 4 specified by the control section 21. is displayed (step ■), and the printing section 2
9, the locker number, deposit date and time, etc. are printed on the receipt, and this receipt is issued from the receipt exit 19 (step 2).

In addition, the locker number, PIN number, deposit date and time, etc. are determined by the control unit 2.
1 memory 27. Further, the control unit 21 specifies that the display lamp 8 of the corresponding locker 4 is lit (step ■), and the customer puts the luggage, etc., as the deposited item into the corresponding locker 4 whose display lamp 8 is lit (step ■).
.

Next, it is determined whether the door 5 of the corresponding locker 4 is closed by switching the contacts of the door closing switch (or) (step ■), and if it is not closed, it is determined whether a certain period of time has elapsed (
If step ■) has not elapsed, the process returns to step ■; if it has elapsed, the notification unit 30 is activated and, for example, uses a buzzer to alert the customer to the open state of the door 5, or if the door 5 has been forgotten to close. Alert and return to step ■.

Then, when R5 is closed in step O, the notification section 30
It is determined whether the locker is in operation (in step), and if it is in operation, it is stopped (step o), and the door 5 of the corresponding locker 4 is locked (step Φ) by switching the excitation of the locking/unlocking solenoid (SO). , the display lamp 8 of the corresponding locker 4 is turned off (step ■), and the deposit is completed.

Next, the payout operation will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Steps from Step ■ to Step ■ identify and calculate or return the inserted coins and banknotes in the same way as when depositing, and then check whether the amount calculated in Step ■ is equal to or greater than the deferred payment amount (for example, 100 yen). Judgment (step ■)
If the amount is equal to or greater than the deferred payment amount, the system waits for the payout key 17 to be input (ta<step (2)). The deposited amount is displayed on the deposited amount display section 12a, and when the deposited amount exceeds the remaining amount in step (2), the operation guide display section 11, which had been in a non-display state, changes to the deposit/withdrawal selection display 11a ( (see Figure 4) is displayed to the customer.

Next, when the payout key 17 is input in step (3), the display on the operation guide display section 11 changes to the locker number input display 1.
1b, and when the locker 1 number is input from the keyboard 15 (step @l), the input locker 1 number is displayed on the locker 1 number display section 13 (step ■), and the locker 1 number is When input, the display on the operation guide display section 11 is switched to the recitation number input display 11c, and the program waits for the recitation number to be input from the keyboard 15 (step 2).

When the recitation number is input, the recitation number and the locker number are checked to see if they match the recitation number stored in the memory 27 of the control unit 21 and the locker number (step ■).
If they do not match, return to step [Stocks] and prompt you to enter the locker number and PIN number again. If they match, check the deposit date and time stored in the memory 21 with the current withdrawal date and time, and confirm the deposit period. It is determined whether or not there is an excess charge (step @) because the period exceeds the period range of the initial charge, and if there is an excess charge, that charge is displayed on the excess charge display section 12b (step ■), and the The excess charge and the deferred payment amount are calculated (step ■).

Next, it is determined whether the input amount matches the amount when there was no excess charge in step 0, that is, the deferred payment amount, or the total amount of the deferred payment amount and the excess charge calculated in step ■ (step ■), If they do not match, it is determined whether the input amount exceeds (step @), and if it does, the excess change is discharged from the change outlet 18 (step 0), and the input amount is insufficient. If so, the amount of the shortfall is displayed in the additional input amount display section 12c (step [phase]). Then, when the customer inserts coins and banknotes (step 0), the authenticity of the coins is determined (step 0), and if the coins are false, they are returned (step ■) and the process returns to step 0, and if true, step ■ Calculation and amount verification are performed again.

Then, when the amounts match in step ■ or change is released in step 0, the display lamp 8 of the corresponding locker 4 lights up (step [phase]), and the locking/unlocking solenoid of the corresponding locker 4 ( The excitation of SD) is switched, the door 5 is unlocked (step), and the customer takes out the luggage from the corresponding locker 4. Then, when a certain period of time has passed (step O) after door 5 was unlocked, the corresponding 0
The display lamp 8 of No. 4 is turned off, and the payout ends.

In the above embodiment, the locker number is specified by the control unit 21 when making a deposit, but the customer may also specify the locker number entered by inputting a number from the keyboard 15.

In addition, not only coins but also banknotes can be inserted through the coin input port 14, and a change output port 18 is provided so that change can be dispensed, so that even if you do not have coins on hand, you can use the rental locker M1. be able to.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, in a centrally controlled rental locker device that centrally controls a plurality of rental lockers by installing one controller main body in parallel, the controller controls a predetermined amount of the initial charge. After accepting a certain amount, that is, the prepaid amount, and depositing the luggage, the corresponding locker is locked, and when withdrawing the luggage, the control unit unlocks the corresponding locker by accepting the remaining amount of the initial fee, that is, the deferred payment amount and the excess fee. Therefore, it is necessary to insert coins when withdrawing money, and even if the locker number or PIN number is entered as a prank without inserting coins, there will be no control and the locker will be unlocked. This prevents theft.

Furthermore, since not only coins but also bills can be inserted into the coin slot, the locker can be used even if you do not have coins on hand.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The figures show an embodiment of the centrally controlled rental locker device of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a front view of the locker device, FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged front view of the main body of the control unit, and FIG. 3 is a block of the control unit. figure,
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of each display on the operation guide display section, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the deposit operation, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the payout operation. 3. Control unit main body, 4. Locker, 14. Money slot, 15. Keyboard, 21.-Control unit, 22. Calculation unit, 23. Money recognition unit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a centrally controlled rental locker device that centrally controls multiple rental lockers by installing one controller main body in parallel, there is a money slot into which coins and banknotes are inserted, and a coin slot into which coins and bills are inserted. a calculation unit that calculates the currency that has been inserted into the bank and identified by the currency identification unit; a keyboard that inputs the PIN number and the locker number; and a locking unit that uses signals from the calculation unit and input signals from the keyboard to lock the locker. or a control unit that unlocks the locker, and the control unit accepts a certain amount of the initial fee at the time of deposit, memorizes the PIN number entered from the keyboard, and locks the locker after depositing the deposited item. Centralized control characterized by controlling the locker to be locked, to accept the balance of the initial charge and excess charge at the time of withdrawal, and to unlock the corresponding locker when the recited number entered from the keyboard and the locker number match. Type rental locker device.