Storage box

Abstract

The aim is to provide a storage box that allows an unspecified number of people to easily and quickly retrieve and use AEDs and other equipment stored inside, while also offering a significant deterrent against vandalism and theft. [Solution] The storage box is equipped with a door that can hold the door closed in conjunction with an operating means such as a handle attached to the door. When the operating means is operated to open the door, an alarm device installed in the storage space emits an alarm sound before the door is released. The alarm device can be a mechanical alarm driven by a spring or the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention mainly relates to a storage box for storing an automated external defibrillator (hereinafter referred to as "AED") and first aid equipment used for emergency treatment.

Background Art

[0002] It is said that tens of thousands of people die annually in Japan due to life-threatening arrhythmia, which is one of the main causes of death. Among life-threatening arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation has a particularly high risk of death and is highly dangerous. In recent years, AEDs that can electrically remove newly developed ventricular fibrillation have been made available for use by non-medical personnel, and their installation has spread mainly in airports, railway stations, public facilities, etc. In addition, first aid equipment used for emergency treatment of injuries and illnesses caused by unexpected accidents and disasters is also installed in various facilities beyond the scope of workplaces where installation is obligatory under the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations. These are considered to be due to social demands for a safer and more reassuring living environment. In order to make AEDs and first aid equipment more quickly and easily available, it is expected that the installation of AEDs and first aid equipment in various facilities will continue in the future. Note that medical devices such as AEDs and first aid equipment used for emergency treatment are collectively referred to as "AEDs, etc." hereinafter.

[0003] When ventricular fibrillation occurs, it is necessary to use an AED to remove ventricular fibrillation from the patient as soon as possible. This is because it is known that the probability of saving a life decreases by about 10% every minute in the state of having developed ventricular fibrillation. In addition, even if it is not ventricular fibrillation, it is obvious that it is preferable that AEDs, etc., such as first aid equipment used for emergency treatment, can be used for the patient as soon as possible because the situation where AEDs, etc. are required is considered to be at the time of injury or illness.

[0004] For this reason, storage boxes for AEDs and other medical devices are almost always left unlocked or, if locked, easily unlockable, so that anyone can quickly use them in an emergency. However, while allowing an unspecified number of people to easily touch the AEDs inside the storage box increases convenience in emergencies, it also makes them more susceptible to vandalism and theft, creating a dangerous situation. This is because if the AEDs are contaminated or damaged by vandalism, or lost due to theft, there is a concern that they may not be usable in an emergency.

[0005] Various measures have been taken to protect AEDs and other items stored in storage boxes from vandalism and theft. For example, the emergency box disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-299532 (Patent Document 1) can be cited. In this emergency box, the release button for the locking mechanism that locks the front door, which is attached to be openable and closable, is located inside the protective cover. When retrieving items stored in the emergency box, the locking mechanism can be released by tearing the protective cover and pressing the release button, allowing the front door to be opened. Even if the cover can be easily destroyed by hand, the cover must be physically destroyed to open the emergency box, so while it cannot prevent theft with strong intent, it can be expected to have a psychological deterrent effect against simple vandalism. However, when the storage box is installed in an environment with little foot traffic, its deterrent effect against vandalism and theft may not be sufficient.

[0006] Another measure to protect AEDs stored in a storage box from vandalism or theft is, for example, the AED storage device disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-92996 (Patent Document 2). This AED storage device can be equipped with an alarm, and is set to emit an alarm sound from a speaker when the opening or closing of the door is detected by a door sensor, such as a magnetic sensor. This way, the alarm sound will notify people in the vicinity, even at a distance, that the door has been opened, so a greater deterrent effect against vandalism and theft can be expected, and attention can also be drawn to the fact that an emergency requiring an AED has occurred. However, there is still a significant concern that vandalism or theft may still be possible if an alarm sound is emitted when the storage device's door is opened. This is because it is easy to imagine that someone attempting vandalism or theft would be startled by the alarm sound but still take the AED or other equipment visible inside the open AED storage device. Furthermore, even without that, since the containment device's door has been opened, there's the added hassle of having to check whether there's any malfunction in the AED or other equipment.

[0007] In addition, there are concerns regarding the reliability of equipping AEDs with power sources such as batteries and speakers. Generally, batteries are vulnerable to high and low temperatures and high humidity (especially condensation). While most AEDs are equipped with batteries, the functionality of medical devices like AEDs is ensured by using highly reliable and expensive batteries (such as lithium primary batteries) and undergoing regular inspections. However, it is not always easy to incur such costs for an alarm installed in a storage box. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-299532 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-92996 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0009] The problem that this invention aims to solve is to provide a storage box that solves the problems described above. In other words, it aims to provide a storage box that allows an unspecified number of people to easily and quickly take out and use AEDs and the like stored inside, while also providing a significant deterrent against vandalism and theft. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] (1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides: A housing equipped with a storage space inside capable of housing an automated external defibrillator, An opening provided in the housing, A door section is provided in the opening so as to be able to open and close, A door holding means capable of holding the door in a closed state, An operating means that allows the closed state to be released from the outside, Equipped with an alarm device capable of emitting an alarm sound, The alarm device is configured to emit an alarm sound when the operating means is operated. It is a storage box characterized by the following features.

[0011] This invention relates to a storage box capable of housing an AED or similar device. Naturally, the storage space provided by the housing of the storage box is at least large enough to accommodate an AED, and the housing is equipped with an openable door to protect the AED from contamination by dust and other elements. The door is at least large enough to allow the AED or similar device to be moved in and out of the storage space, and is airtight enough to prevent dust and other elements from easily entering. If the storage box is to be installed outdoors, it must have a higher level of airtightness to prevent dust, rainwater, etc. from entering the storage space, but this can be achieved by conventional methods. The specific method of implementation is not specified, but for example, it can be achieved using so-called door gaskets used in refrigerator doors, etc.

[0012] To prevent the door from opening unintentionally due to wind, vibrations, or other factors, the door is equipped with a door-holding mechanism capable of maintaining a closed position. In the closed position, the door-holding mechanism holds the door closed, and this can be achieved by any method, such as a borehole (inserting a rod-shaped metal fitting into support fittings provided on both the door and the door frame to prevent the door from opening), a gate latch (inserting a rod-shaped metal fitting, which is mounted vertically and slidably on the bottom of the door, into a hole in the ground to prevent the door from opening), or a latch (inserting a rod-shaped metal fitting, which is mounted vertically, onto a fitting on the opposite side to prevent the door from opening, similar to a borehole).

[0013] By the way, in this storage box, when an AED or other device stored in its storage space is needed, anyone must be able to quickly take out and use it. Therefore, the door holding mechanism must be able to be easily released from the outside of the storage box and the door opened. For this purpose, an operating mechanism is provided so that the closed state of the door holding mechanism can be released by operating it, and this can also be achieved by conventional methods. Specifically, the operating mechanism can be a handle, lever, push button, etc., provided on the housing or door of the storage box, and the user's movement of rotating the handle or lever, or pushing in the push button can be transmitted by a mechanical connecting mechanism to the door holding mechanism, such as a bolt, door lock, or latch, and the closed state can be released (for example, a rod-shaped metal fitting is pulled out from a support bracket or a hole in the ground).

[0014] The storage box according to the present invention is equipped with an alarm device. While there are no particular restrictions on the location or mounting method of the alarm device, it is preferable to install it inside the storage box to avoid the risk of malfunction due to accidental contact by people or objects, or damage due to vandalism. Furthermore, the alarm device is set to emit an alarm sound when a user operates an operating means. For example, if the operating means is a handle or lever, the alarm device will start emitting an alarm sound when the user turns the handle or lever, and if the operating means is a push button, the alarm device will start emitting an alarm sound when the button is pressed.

[0015] A key feature of this invention is that the alarm is not emitted when the door is opened, but rather when the closed state of the door holding mechanism is released or attempted to be released before the door is opened. If the operating mechanism is operated as a prank, the door is not yet opened, and if the person startled by the alarm leaves, there will be no problem with the AED or other equipment in the storage space. Furthermore, if the alarm is stopped when the operating mechanism is returned to its original position without opening the door (for example, by turning the handle in the closing direction), it can even be expected that the prank will be interrupted before the door is opened and the system will return to a normal state. On the other hand, if the alarm is emitted when the door is detected to have been opened, the risk of the AED or other equipment in the storage space being seen through the open door being stolen increases, and even if the AED or other equipment remains, it will be necessary to check whether there is anything wrong with it. The difference in the timing of the alarm being emitted between detecting that the door has been opened and emitting an alarm when the operating mechanism is operated is probably only a few seconds, but the expected effects are significantly different. The condition of AEDs and other such devices can, in some cases, be a matter of life and death, and they are also expensive equipment, so there is great value in being able to reduce the risk of vandalism or theft as much as possible.

[0016] The alarm sound emitted by the alarm device is loud enough to be easily heard by the operator of the control device even when the storage box door is closed. This can be easily achieved with both electronic alarm devices (which have a built-in battery and emit sound through a buzzer or speaker) and mechanical alarm devices (which have a built-in spring and produce sound when a small bell is struck by a small hammer, such as mechanical bells or mechanical alarm devices). Furthermore, such an alarm sound will be heard more loudly when the door is opened, but this is actually advantageous as it serves to alert those nearby that an emergency has occurred.

[0017] The specific method for the alarm device to emit an alarm sound when the operating means is operated can be realized by any conventional method. For example, by adopting a mechanism in which an electrical contact closes in conjunction with the movement of the operating means when the user operates it, the operation of the operating means can be detected electrically and an electronic alarm device can be activated. Alternatively, it may be such that a stopper that stops the operation of a mechanical alarm device (for example, a spring-type alarm) in conjunction with the operating means is released when the user operates it.

[0018] (2) In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, a housing having a storage space capable of accommodating an automated external defibrillator inside, an opening provided in the housing, a door portion provided to be openable and closable at the opening, door holding means capable of holding the door portion in a closed state, operating means capable of releasing the closed state from the outside, cover means covering at least the release means, and an alarm device capable of emitting an alarm sound, where the alarm device is set to emit an alarm sound when it touches the cover means. It is characterized by being a storage box.

[0019] The storage box according to the present invention has most of its configuration in common with (1). However, it is different in that it includes cover means attached so as to cover the operating means, and is set to emit an alarm sound when it touches the cover means instead of when the release means is operated.

[0020] The cover means is made of resin and is attached so as to cover the operating means, and it is impossible for users of an AED or the like to touch and operate the operating means as it is. Also, the cover means enables easy destruction with a finger to operate the operating means. Here, "the cover means enables easy destruction with a finger to operate the operating means" assumes, for example, partially pushing through the cover means to touch the internal operating means, or removing the entire cover means by destroying the attachment part of the cover means to touch the operating means. The cover means is typically made of transparent, translucent, or colored transparent resin so that the presence of the operating means inside can be easily visually recognized. Also, by providing V-shaped grooves on the resin surface, it can be easily broken with a finger, and sharp fragments are less likely to occur after breaking so that users of an AED or the like are not injured, and this can be achieved by a conventional established method.

[0021] To open the storage box, it is necessary to break the cover means that covers the operating means. Even if it is easily breakable, many people feel a certain psychological resistance to breaking an item. Therefore, covering the operating means with the cover means serves as a strong psychological restraint against pranks and theft. Also, for those who truly need an AED or the like stored in the storage box, the cover means that can be easily broken does not substantially pose an obstacle.

[0022] In the storage box according to the present invention, it is set to emit an alarm sound by touching the cover means. Specifically, it is preferable that the alarm device starts emitting an alarm sound when a force is applied with a finger to the surface to break the cover means. By adopting a mechanism in which the electrical contact closes when the cover means is slightly pushed in when a force is applied to the surface with a finger, the operation of the operating means can be detected electrically and an electronic alarm device can be operated. Alternatively, it may be set that a stopper that stops the operation of a mechanical alarm device (for example, a spring-type alarm) is released in conjunction with the pushing in of the cover means.

[0023] More preferably, it is preferable to set the alarm device to start emitting an alarm sound before the cover is damaged when the cover is touched. If the cover is touched as a prank, even if the prank is interrupted by the alarm sound, if the cover is damaged, the AED will be unharmed, but the cover will have to be replaced with a new one, which will incur some cost and effort. On the other hand, if the prank is interrupted by the alarm sound before the cover is damaged, it is clearly preferable because no damage will occur to the storage box or the AED stored therein.

[0024] (3) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides, The alarm device is located within the storage space. The storage box is characterized by the features described in (1) or (2).

[0025] Whether an electronic alarm system equipped with batteries, speakers, buzzers, and control circuits, or a mechanical alarm system equipped with springs, bells, and hammers, alarm devices consist of numerous components, and it is clear that to maintain their functionality over a long period, it is preferable to install them in an environment less susceptible to dirt and water damage. On the other hand, since the storage box protects the AED and other devices stored within it from contamination such as dust, it is preferable to place the alarm device within the storage box as well.

[0026] Incidentally, when an alarm device is placed inside a storage space, small holes (so-called sound holes) may be provided in the casing or door of the storage box. This is because the alarm sound emitted by the alarm device can be heard more easily from outside the storage box through the sound holes. Incidentally, with small holes of the size of typical sound holes, the intrusion of dust and other particles into the storage space is minimal, but by attaching a thin non-woven fabric or the like to the sound hole area from the inside of the storage box, the intrusion of dust and other particles into the storage space due to the provision of the sound holes can be made practically negligible, and the alarm sound can be transmitted more effectively to the outside of the storage box, which is preferable.

[0027] (4) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides, The alarm device is installed on the door. The storage box is characterized by the features described in (1) or (2).

[0028] When opening a door, if it is a hinged door, it is necessary to grasp it with your fingers and pull it towards you, and if it is a sliding door, it is necessary to grasp it with your fingers and slide it from side to side. In this case, it is preferable that the door is not just a flat plate but has at least a protruding part that can be gripped with fingers, but as already explained, the storage box according to the present invention is equipped with an operating means such as a handle or lever, so it is rational to provide it on the door. It is also possible to provide the operating means on the housing side so that the closed state of the door holding means can be released, but in this case, a part that can be gripped with fingers must be provided separately on the door.

[0029] In this invention, the operation of the operating means not only releases the closed state of the door holding means, but also triggers the alarm sound from the alarm device. Therefore, the operation of the operating means must be transmitted to the alarm device in some way. However, since the door opens and closes, ingenuity is required in connecting the operating means and the alarm device when the alarm device is mounted on the housing. For example, if the operating means is equipped with electrical contacts to electrically detect the operation of the operating means, the wires that transmit the electrical signals must be wired so as not to interfere with the movement of the door and so as not to be damaged by the movement of the door, and then connected to the alarm device. While this is technically feasible, it complicates the design and assembly of the storage box and increases its cost.

[0030] Therefore, it is preferable to install the alarm device on the inside of the door in the storage space. This is because it allows for connection between the operating means provided on the door and the alarm device without having to cross any moving parts such as hinges or sliders, making it possible to provide a simpler, more reliable storage box at a lower cost.

[0031] (5) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides, The alarm device is a mechanical alarm device. The storage box described in (3) is characterized by the following features.

[0032] As previously explained, both electric and mechanical alarm systems can be used as alarm devices. However, electric alarm systems generally use components with a limited lifespan, such as batteries (components whose performance deteriorates over time even with normal use and eventually becomes unusable). Therefore, it is necessary to check whether the batteries in electric alarm systems are depleted. Since the condition of electronic components, such as battery depletion, cannot be judged visually, performing such checks thoroughly and reliably is surprisingly troublesome in practice. While AEDs and other medical devices, such as automated external defibrillators, undergo regular maintenance, including replacement of batteries and electrode pads, at considerable expense, there is often a reluctance to spend money on maintenance of the storage box.

[0033] Therefore, in the present invention, it is preferable to use a mechanical alarm device, such as a mechanical alarm (also called a mechanical bell), as the alarm device. There are no particular limitations on the type of mechanical alarm; a suitable one can be selected from the various types available on the market. However, it is preferable that it is small enough not to be in the way in the storage space, has a volume that can be heard from the outside even when the door is closed, and has an operating time of several minutes. Typically, a mechanical bell is equipped with a small bell coupled to a spring and having a projection on the inside, and a hammer that strikes the projection on the inside when the bell rotates to produce an alarm sound. Furthermore, while the alarm sound stop switch is pressed, the bell is engaged or otherwise in a standby state so as not to rotate, but when the alarm sound stop switch is released, the bell starts to rotate and the alarm sound is emitted.

[0034] As explained above, mechanical alarm devices are, as the name suggests, mechanical and do not use electronic components with a limited lifespan, making them extremely reliable and eliminating the need for costly maintenance such as battery replacement. Furthermore, even if an AED or similar device stored in its enclosure is used and the alarm device sounds, in the example of the mechanical alarm device described above, the function can be restored by rotating the bell to wind the spring. [Effects of the Invention]

[0035] (1) The enclosure, which has a storage space capable of housing an automated external defibrillator (AED), is equipped with a door attached to the opening of the enclosure, a door holding means capable of holding the door closed, an operating means capable of releasing the closed state from the outside, and an alarm device capable of emitting an alarm sound, which is set to emit an alarm sound when the operating means is operated. As a result, when a user turns the handle or lever, which is the operating means, to open the door, the alarm device will start emitting an alarm sound, or if the operating means is a push button, the alarm device will start emitting an alarm sound when it is pressed. This has the effect of making people in the vicinity aware that an emergency situation requiring an AED has occurred. Furthermore, if the operating means is operated for the purpose of vandalism or theft, it is expected that the person will be startled by the alarm sound before the door is actually opened and leave without touching the AED, thus protecting the AED stored in the storage space.

[0036] (2) The enclosure has a storage space capable of housing an automated external defibrillator (AED). The door attached to the opening of the enclosure is equipped with a door holding means capable of holding the door in a closed position, an operating means capable of releasing the closed position from the outside, and a cover means that covers the operating means. The alarm device is equipped with an alarm that can emit an alarm sound when the cover means is touched. When a user touches the cover means to open the door, the alarm device starts emitting an alarm sound. This has the effect of alerting those nearby that an emergency requiring an AED has occurred. Furthermore, if the operating means is operated for the purpose of vandalism or theft, it is expected that the person will be startled by the alarm sound before the door is actually opened and leave without touching the AED, thus protecting the AED stored in the storage space.

[0037] (3) By placing the alarm device within the storage space, the alarm device, which consists of many parts, can maintain its function over a long period of time without being affected by dirt, water, or other factors.

[0038] Furthermore, by providing a sound-transmitting hole in the casing or door of the storage box and attaching non-woven fabric or similar material to this sound-transmitting hole from the inside of the storage box, it is possible to prevent dust and other debris from entering the storage space while more effectively transmitting the alarm sound to the outside of the storage box.

[0039] (4) By installing the alarm device on the door, it becomes possible to transmit the operation of the locking mechanism attached to the door to the alarm device without having to cross any movable parts, thereby emitting an alarm sound. This has the effect of providing a simpler, more reliable storage box at a lower cost.

[0040] (5) By using a mechanical alarm system, the storage box can be made extremely reliable and free from the need for costly maintenance such as parts replacement. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0041] [Figure 1] This is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of the storage box according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the storage box according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operating mechanism of the storage box according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0042] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the storage box according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. [Examples]

[0043] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of the storage box according to this embodiment, and Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the storage box with the door open. In addition, Figure 3 includes a schematic diagram to explain the mechanism by which the alarm device starts emitting an alarm sound when the operating means is operated. The symbols shown in these figures are common to all of them.

[0044] The storage box (1) according to this embodiment comprises a sheet metal housing (2) with a storage space (5) inside, and a sheet metal door (3) provided at the opening of the storage space (5). The door (3) is attached to the housing (2) so as to be able to be opened and closed by hinges. As shown in the figure, the door (3) is provided with a window made of transparent resin plate, making it possible to see an AED or the like stored inside the storage space (5) from the outside of the storage box (1).

[0045] An alarm device (6) is mounted on the left side of the storage space (5). An alarm sound stop switch (6a) is provided in front of the alarm device (6) to stop the alarm device (6) from emitting an alarm sound. No alarm sound is emitted while the alarm sound stop switch (6a) is pressed down, but an alarm sound is emitted when it is released. Any alarm device available on the market can be used, and it can be either electric or mechanical, but in this embodiment a mechanical alarm device is used. The mechanical alarm device consists of a rotatable bell with a protrusion on the inside, a spring attached to the bell, a hammer that strikes the protrusion inside the bell when the bell rotates to ring the bell, and an alarm sound stop switch that stops the rotation of the bell when pressed. The spring is wound by rotating the bell with the fingers, and when the alarm sound stop switch is pressed in this state, the mechanical alarm device enters a standby state. When the alarm sound stop switch is released, the bell starts to rotate on the spring, the protrusion strikes the hammer, and an alarm sound is emitted. As it is a mechanical alarm device, it does not use batteries or other parts with a limited lifespan, making it extremely reliable. Furthermore, when storing the AED or other device in the storage space (5), it can be put into a standby state that is ready to operate simply by turning the bell with your fingers to wind the spring, eliminating the need for costly maintenance such as battery replacement.

[0046] The door section (3) is equipped with a lever that can be rotated as an operating means (4). The operating means (4) used in this embodiment can be stored in a state where it does not protrude from the surface of the door section (3) when not in use by pushing the lever in, and when in use, the lever pops out and becomes operable by pressing the push button on the operating means (4). This prevents situations in which the lever of the operating means (4) that protrudes from the door section (3) may be bumped into or caught on and damaged when walking next to the storage box (1). However, regardless of this embodiment, any operating means (4) can be used depending on the installation location of the storage box (1) and the user's preference.

[0047] In this embodiment, the rotation axis of the lever of the operating means (4) passes through the door portion (3) and is connected to the door portion holding means (4a), which is a latch plate provided on the inside (storage space side) of the door portion (3). Therefore, when the lever of the operating means (4) is rotated, the door portion holding means (4a) also rotates in conjunction. When the door portion (3) is closed and the operating means (4) is in the closed position, one end of the door portion holding means (4a) engages with the storage space wall (7) of the storage space (5) of the housing (2), fixing the door portion (3) in the closed position. When the operating means (4) is opened, the engagement of the door portion holding means (4a) with the storage space wall (7) is released, and the door portion (3) can be opened.

[0048] The other end of the door holding means (4a) is positioned to press down the alarm sound stop switch (6a) of the alarm device (6) when the operating means (4) is in the closed position. As a result, the alarm device (6) does not emit an alarm sound while the operating means (4) is in the closed position. Next, when attempting to open the door by operating the operating means (4), the alarm sound stop switch (6a) is released before the engagement between the door holding means (4a) and the storage space wall (7) is released, and the alarm device (6) begins to emit an alarm sound. As a result, when the operating means (6) is operated, an alarm sound is emitted before the door (2) of the storage box (1) is actually opened, making it clear to those around the storage box (1) that an abnormality has occurred requiring the use of an AED or similar device. Furthermore, if the operator of the control device (6) had the intention of vandalizing or stealing, and was startled by the alarm sound and returned the control device (6) to the closed position, or simply left the room, the AED and other devices inside the storage space (5) would remain completely untouched, thus eliminating any concern about vandalism or other damage.

[0049] Figure 3 provides a schematic diagram illustrating the movement of each part of the operating mechanism (4) during operation in more detail. Note that, in order to facilitate understanding of the storage box mechanism in this embodiment, only a portion of the storage space wall (7) is shown, and some elements, such as the door, are omitted from the display. Furthermore, parts hidden and invisible by the storage space wall (7) and the operating mechanism (4) are shown, and the operating mechanism (4) and latch plate (4a) in a partially rotated state are indicated by dotted lines.

[0050] The alarm sound stop switch (6a) of the alarm device (6) protrudes from the side of the alarm device (6) (in Figure 3, the upward direction corresponds to the front direction of the storage box (1)). However, when the door (3) is closed and the operating means (4) is in the closed position, it is pushed in by the door holding means (4a) (in Figure 3, the door holding means (4a) is located in the position shown by the solid line). The top surface of the alarm sound stop switch (6a) is tapered so that it can be smoothly pushed in by the rotation of the door holding means (4a).

[0051] Next, when the operating means (4) is rotated to open it, the latch plate (4a) releases the alarm sound stop switch (6a) while the door holding means (4a) is still engaged with the storage space wall (7) (the door holding means (4a) is in the position shown by the dotted line in Figure 3). In this state, the door (3) cannot be opened, but the alarm device (6) is sounding. If the operator of the operating means (4) was planning to tamper with or steal an AED or other device stored in the storage space (5), it can be expected that the alarm sound would startle them and cause them to abandon their tampering or theft.

[0052] Furthermore, rotating the operating means (4) releases the engagement between the door holding means (4a) and the storage space wall (7), allowing the door (3) to be opened. When the door (3) is opened, the alarm sound will become even louder, but this serves to alert those nearby that an emergency has occurred and poses no problem whatsoever. [Industrial applicability]

[0053] As explained above, the storage box according to the present invention provides a storage box that allows an unspecified number of people to easily and quickly take out and use the AED and other items stored inside, while also providing a significant deterrent against vandalism and theft by emitting an alarm sound before the door is opened, and thus has extremely high industrial value. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 1 Storage box 2 cabinets 3 Door section 4 Operating means 4a Door holding means 5 Storage space 6 Alarm device 6a Alarm sound stop switch 7 Storage space wall

Claims

1. A housing equipped with a storage space inside capable of housing an automated external defibrillator, An opening provided in the housing, A door section is provided in the opening so as to be able to open and close, A door holding means capable of holding the door in a closed state, An operating means that allows the closed state to be released from the outside, Equipped with an alarm device capable of emitting an alarm sound, The alarm device is configured to emit an alarm sound when the operating means is operated. A storage box characterized by the following features.

2. A housing equipped with a storage space inside capable of housing an automated external defibrillator, An opening provided in the housing, A door section is provided in the opening so as to be able to open and close, A door holding means capable of holding the door in a closed state, An operating means that allows the closed state to be released from the outside, A cover means that covers at least the release means, Equipped with an alarm device capable of emitting an alarm sound, The alarm device is configured to emit an alarm sound when the cover means is touched. A storage box characterized by the following features.

3. The alarm device is located within the storage space. A storage box according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that it is a storage box.

4. The alarm device is installed on the door. A storage box according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that it is a storage box.

5. The alarm device is a mechanical alarm device. A storage box according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that it is a storage box.

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