Control system, door body, and control method

Abstract

The aim is to enable verification of the locking and unlocking mechanism's operation, and to prevent problems such as the user being locked out of the room if the mechanism malfunctions during verification and stops in the locked position. [Solution] The control system comprises a locking / unlocking unit and a control unit. The locking / unlocking unit is installed in a door body which includes a frame and a main body that is openable and closable inside the frame. The control unit can control the locking / unlocking unit. The control unit includes an operation confirmation unit that causes the locking / unlocking unit to perform a locking / unlocking confirmation operation, which includes an unlocking operation and a locking operation. The operation confirmation unit starts the locking / unlocking confirmation operation on the condition that the locking / unlocking unit has been manually locked while the main body is closed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a control system provided for a door body including a frame and a main body provided inside the frame so as to be openable and closable.

Background Art

[0002] Some door bodies are configured to be electrically locked and unlocked when the main body is closed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Among such door bodies, there are some in which the construction of the door body can be confirmed by a user performing a predetermined operation such as selecting a construction confirmation mode, for example, immediately after the delivery of the property including the door body. However, the current construction confirmation only stops at power supply confirmation and wiring confirmation such as whether power is normally supplied to various electrical devices of the door body, and cannot perform operation confirmation such as whether unlocking and locking are normally performed electrically.

[0005] Therefore, the present inventors considered enabling operation confirmation of electric locking and unlocking in the construction confirmation of such a door body. However, in that case, attention was paid to the following possible problems. That is, when the user starts operation confirmation of electric locking and unlocking from the outdoor side, for example, if the operation in the operation confirmation stops in the locked state due to malfunction, the user will be shut out outdoors.

[0006] This disclosure is made in view of the above circumstances and aims to enable the operation of the electric locking and unlocking mechanism to be verified, and to suppress the problem that could result in a user being locked out of the room if the mechanism malfunctions during verification and stops in the locked position. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The control system of this disclosure is A locking and unlocking unit is provided on a door body, which includes a frame and a main body that is openable and closable inside the frame, and which can be locked and unlocked electrically and manually. A control unit capable of controlling the locking and unlocking device, A control system comprising, The control unit includes an operation confirmation unit that causes the locking / unlocking confirmation operation, including electric unlocking and electric locking, by the locking / unlocking device, The operation confirmation unit initiates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation on the condition that the locking / unlocking unit has been manually locked while the main body is closed. Control system.

[0008] The entity of this disclosure is A door body equipped with the aforementioned control system, The frame is provided with sleeves on the sides of the main body inside the frame, The locking / unlocking unit is provided in the sleeve portion, The control system includes an operating unit configured to operate the control unit, The operating section is provided on the visible surface of the sleeve portion on the main body side.

[0009] The control method for this disclosure is: A control method for a locking / unlocking unit provided on a door body including a frame and a main body installed inside the frame so as to be openable and closable, which can be locked and unlocked electrically and manually, When the main body is closed, and the locking / unlocking unit is manually locked, the locking / unlocking confirmation operation, including electric unlocking and electric locking, is performed by the locking / unlocking unit. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a view of the door body of the embodiment as seen from the outdoor side. [Figure 2] This is a view of the door body as seen from the indoor side. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the sleeve part. [Figure 4] This is a configuration diagram showing the control system. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing manual locking by the user. [Figure 6] This is a diagram showing electric unlocking in the locking / unlocking confirmation operation. [Figure 7] This is a diagram showing electric door opening in the opening / closing confirmation operation. [Figure 8] This is a diagram showing electric door closing in the opening / closing confirmation operation. [Figure 9] This is a diagram showing electric locking in the locking / unlocking confirmation operation. [Figure 10] This is a diagram showing re - electric unlocking in the locking / unlocking confirmation operation. [Figure 11] This is a flowchart showing the flow of the construction confirmation mode. [Figure 12] This is a flowchart showing the control flow until the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation are started. [[ID=​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As shown in FIG. 1, the door body 100 includes a frame body 10, a main body 20, and a sleeve portion 30. The main body 20 is provided inside the frame body 10 so as to be openable and closable. In the following description, the positional relationship is the positional relationship in the state where the main body 20 is closed, unless otherwise specified. The sleeve portion 30 is provided on the side of the main body 20 inside the frame body 10.

[0013] Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 1, the outdoor side in the thickness direction of the door body 100 is referred to as "outdoor side Y+". Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the indoor side in the thickness direction of the door body 100 is referred to as "indoor side Y-". Further, the side from the sleeve portion 30 toward the main body 20 in the width direction of the door body 100 is referred to as "main body side X-" or "opposite side of sleeve portion side X+ (X-)". The side from the main body 20 toward the sleeve portion 30 in the width direction of the door body 100 is referred to as "sleeve portion side X+" or "opposite side of main body side X- (X+)".

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the door body 100 includes a control system 99 in the sleeve portion 30. As shown in FIG. 4, the control system 99 includes a control unit 40, an operation unit 60, and a locking and unlocking unit 50.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the locking and unlocking unit 50 includes a cylinder 53, a locking mechanism 54, and a locking and unlocking device 55. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the locking and unlocking unit 50 includes a thumb turn 57. The locking mechanism 54 is configured to be lockable and unlockable in the state where the main body 20 is closed. The cylinder 53 shown in FIG. 1 is configured to be able to manually operate the locking mechanism 54 using a key from the outdoor side Y+, that is, to be able to manually perform a locking and unlocking operation using a key. The thumb turn 57 shown in FIG. 2 is configured to be able to manually operate the locking mechanism 54 from the indoor side Y-, that is, to be able to manually perform a locking and unlocking operation. The locking and unlocking device 55 is configured to be able to electrically operate the locking mechanism 54, that is, to be able to electrically perform a locking and unlocking operation. Hereinafter, the unlocking by the locking and unlocking device 55 is referred to as "electric unlocking", and the locking by the locking and unlocking device 55 is referred to as "electric locking".

[0016] As shown in Figure 2, the door body 100 is further equipped with an opening / closing device 90. The opening / closing device 90 is configured to electrically open and close the main body 20 when the locking / unlocking unit 50 is unlocked. Hereinafter, opening the main body 20 by the opening / closing device 90 will be referred to as "electric opening," and opening the main body 20 by the opening / closing device 90 will be referred to as "electric closing."

[0017] The control unit 40 shown in Figure 2 is configured to control various devices, including the locking / unlocking device 55 and the opening / closing device 90.

[0018] The operating unit 60 shown in Figure 3 is located on the visible surface of the sleeve portion 30 on the main body side X-. Therefore, the operating unit 60 is positioned so that it cannot be operated when the main body 20 is closed, but can be operated when the main body 20 is open. The operating unit 60 is configured to allow the mode and settings of the control unit 40 to be changed.

[0019] As shown in Figure 4, the control unit 40 includes an operation confirmation unit 45. After a predetermined installation confirmation mode is selected by the operation unit 60 shown in Figure 3, the operation confirmation unit 45 starts the installation confirmation mode, provided that the locking / unlocking unit 50 is manually locked while the main body 20 is closed, as shown in Figure 5. Note that "selection of installation confirmation mode" may be read as "predetermined operation". In the installation confirmation mode, locking / unlocking confirmation operations and opening / closing confirmation operations are performed, as well as, for example, door phone confirmation operations.

[0020] The locking / unlocking confirmation operation includes electric unlocking and electric locking. The opening / closing confirmation operation includes electric opening and electric closing. Specifically, when the operation confirmation unit 45 performs the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation, it first electrically unlocks as shown in Figure 6. Then, it electrically opens the door as shown in Figure 7, and then electrically closes the door as shown in Figure 8. Then, it electrically locks the door as shown in Figure 9, and then electrically unlocks the door as shown in Figure 10. In this way, the operation confirmation unit 45 completes the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation with the main body 20 closed and the locking / unlocking unit 50 locked.

[0021] Furthermore, the control performed by the operation confirmation unit 45, etc., constitutes the implementation of the control method for the locking / unlocking unit 50, etc.

[0022] Next, this embodiment will be described in more detail.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, an outdoor handle 23 is provided at the end of the main body 20 on the side X+ of the sleeve portion on the outdoor side Y+. The end of the main body 20 opposite to the sleeve portion X+ (X-) is rotatably attached to the frame 10 via a hinge or the like.

[0024] The sleeve portion 30 may be a sub-door that can be opened and closed, or it may be a fixed sleeve portion that cannot be opened and closed. If the sleeve portion 30 is a sub-door, the end of the sleeve portion 30 opposite to the main body side X- (X+) is rotatably attached to the frame 10 via a hinge or the like.

[0025] The sleeve portion 30 is provided with an upper locking / unlocking unit 50u and a lower locking / unlocking unit 50d, arranged vertically side by side, as a locking / unlocking unit 50. The locking / unlocking device 55 may be, for example, part of a thumbturn 57 or part of a lock mechanism 54. In other words, the thumbturn 57 may be an electric thumbturn, and the lock mechanism 54 may be an electric lock.

[0026] As shown in Figure 1, an authentication unit 33, such as a facial recognition device, is attached to the outdoor side Y+ of the sleeve portion 30. This authentication unit 33 is part of the control system 99. When the authentication unit 33 authenticates that the person at the outdoor side Y+ of the door body 100 is a registered person, the control unit 40, for example, electrically unlocks and electrically opens the door. Subsequently, the control unit 40, for example, electrically closes and electrically locks the door at a predetermined timing.

[0027] The control unit 40 is mainly composed of, for example, a predetermined computer and various control programs. The operation verification unit 45 is mainly composed of, for example, the computer in the control unit 40 and a predetermined operation verification program.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, an indoor handle 27 is provided at the end of the sleeve portion X+ on the indoor side Y- of the main body 20. The opening / closing device 90 is attached to the upper part of the indoor side Y- of the main body 20. In this embodiment, the opening / closing device 90 is configured such that an electric opener capable of electrically opening the door and an electric closer capable of electrically closing the door are integrally formed. However, alternatively, the opening / closing device 90 may be configured such that the electric opener and the electric closer are formed separately. In this case, the opening / closing device 90 includes an electric opener and a separate electric closer.

[0029] A door open switch 37 is installed on the interior side Y- of the side panel 30. When the door open switch 37 is pressed, the control unit 40, for example, electrically unlocks and electrically opens the door. Subsequently, the control unit 40, for example, electrically closes and electrically locks the door at a predetermined timing.

[0030] The operation confirmation unit 45 starts the installation confirmation mode when the installation confirmation mode is selected, provided that either one of the upper or lower locking / unlocking units 50u or 50d is manually locked. However, instead, the installation confirmation mode may be started when both the upper and lower locking / unlocking units 50u or 50d are manually locked in the same state. Alternatively, the installation confirmation mode may be started when a predetermined one of the upper or lower locking / unlocking units 50u or 50d is manually locked in the same state.

[0031] As shown in Figure 3, the operation unit 60 includes, for example, an upper display unit 63, a lower display unit 64, an upper switch 65, and a lower switch 66. By operating the upper switch 65, the numbers, symbols, etc., displayed on the upper display unit 63 can be changed. By operating the lower switch 66, the numbers, symbols, etc., displayed on the lower display unit 64 can be changed. By changing these numbers, symbols, etc., the mode and settings in the control unit 40 can be changed. Thus, the control unit 40 can be operated using the operation unit 60.

[0032] Next, we will explain the flow of operations in the construction verification mode, referring to the flowchart in Figure 11. Note that the "S" before the numbers below stands for "step".

[0033] First, in S11, user U selects the installation confirmation mode by operating the control unit 60 with the main unit 20 open. As a result, in the following S12, the power to the various devices is turned ON. Then, in S13, user U closes the main unit 20, and in S14, user U manually locks it. As a result, the process proceeds to S20, and the lock / unlock confirmation operation and the open / closed confirmation operation begin.

[0034] Specifically, first, in S21, the door is electrically unlocked. Next, in S22, the door is electrically opened. Next, in S23, the door is electrically closed. Next, in S24, the door is electrically locked. Next, in S25, the door is electrically unlocked again. With these steps, the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation shown in S20 are completed.

[0035] In the following step S30, the operation of the door phone is checked. Then, in S41, the power to the various devices is turned off. After that, the process proceeds to S42, and the installation verification mode ends.

[0036] Next, we will explain the control by the operation confirmation unit 45 from the time the various devices are turned ON in S12 as described above until the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation start in S20, with reference to Figure 12.

[0037] After the various devices are turned ON in S12, the operation confirmation unit 45 proceeds to S12a to start the timer. Then it proceeds to S13a to determine whether the main body 20 is closed or not. If the determination is positive, it proceeds to S14a to determine whether the locking / unlocking unit 50 is locked or not. If the determination is negative in either S13a or S14a, it proceeds to S14b to determine whether the timer count is 5 minutes or more. If the determination is negative, it returns to S13a. On the other hand, if the determination is positive, i.e., the timer count is 5 minutes or more, the flow ends without starting the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation.

[0038] If the result in S14a is positive, that is, if it is determined that the door is locked, the process proceeds to S15a and the timer is reset. Then, the process proceeds to S15b, waits for 5 seconds, and then proceeds to S20 to start the lock / unlock confirmation operation and the open / closed confirmation operation.

[0039] Next, referring to Figure 13, we will explain the control by the operation confirmation unit 45 in the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation shown in S20.

[0040] First, in S21, the device is electrically unlocked. Next, in S21a, it is determined whether the locking / unlocking unit 50 is locked or not. If the determination is negative, it is determined that the locking / unlocking device 55 is abnormal and the flow ends. On the other hand, if the determination is positive, i.e., the locking / unlocking unit 50 is locked, the process proceeds to S22s, and the opening / closing device 90 is instructed to start the electric opening and closing of the main body 20.

[0041] In the following S22a, it is determined whether the main unit 20 is open or not. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S22b, where it is determined whether the timer count is 5 minutes or more. If the determination is negative, the process returns to S22a. On the other hand, if the determination is positive, i.e., the timer count is 5 minutes or more, it is determined that the switchgear 90 is abnormal and the flow terminates.

[0042] If the result in S22a is positive, that is, if it is determined that the main body 20 is open, the process proceeds to S23a to determine whether the main body 20 is closed or not. If the result is negative, the process proceeds to S23b to determine whether the timer count is 5 minutes or more. If the result is negative, the process returns to S23a. On the other hand, if the result is positive, that is, if the timer count is 5 minutes or more, the process is determined to be abnormal and the flow ends.

[0043] If a positive result is obtained in S23a, that is, if it is determined that the main body 20 is closed, the process proceeds to S24 to perform electric locking. In the following S24a, it is determined whether or not the locking / unlocking unit 50 is locked. If a negative result is obtained, it is determined that the locking / unlocking device 55 is abnormal, and the flow ends. On the other hand, if a positive result is obtained in S24a, that is, if it is determined that the locking / unlocking unit 50 is locked, the process proceeds to S24b and waits for 5 seconds.

[0044] In the following S25, the device is electrically unlocked. In the following S25a, it is determined whether or not the locking / unlocking unit 50 is unlocked. If the determination is negative, it is determined that the locking / unlocking device 55 is abnormal, and the flow ends. On the other hand, if the determination in S25a is positive, that is, if it is determined that the locking / unlocking unit 50 is unlocked, the process proceeds to S25b, and the timer is reset.

[0045] With the above steps completed, the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation shown in S20 are finished, and the process proceeds to the door phone operation confirmation shown in S30.

[0046] The configuration and effects of this embodiment are summarized below.

[0047] The operation confirmation unit 45 shown in Figure 2 performs lock / unlock confirmation operations, including electric unlocking and electric locking. This allows for confirmation of the operation of the lock / unlock device 55. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the lock / unlock confirmation operation is initiated only when the lock / unlock unit 50 is manually locked while the main body 20 is closed. This prevents the user U who initiated the lock / unlock confirmation operation from being locked out. This is because, as shown in Figure 5, if user U initiates the lock / unlock confirmation operation by manually locking from the indoor side Y-, even if the lock / unlock confirmation operation malfunctions and stops in the locked position, user U will not be locked out because they are on the indoor side Y-. Also, if user U initiates the lock / unlock confirmation operation by manually locking from the outdoor side Y+ using a key, as shown in Figure 5, even if the lock / unlock confirmation operation stops in the locked position, user U will not be locked out because they have the key. Therefore, in either case, user U will not be locked out.

[0048] The lock / unlock confirmation operation is initiated after a predetermined operation, such as selecting the installation confirmation mode, is performed by the operation unit 60 as shown in Figure 3, and then, as shown in Figure 5, the lock / unlock unit 50 is manually locked. Therefore, the lock / unlock confirmation operation can be started by a simple combination of a predetermined operation and manual locking.

[0049] As shown in Figure 3, the operating unit 60 is positioned so that it cannot be operated when the main body 20 is closed, but can be operated when the main body 20 is open. This allows for an efficient implementation of a configuration where only those who can open the main body 20 can initiate the locking / unlocking confirmation operation.

[0050] In the lock / unlock confirmation operation, the device is electrically unlocked as shown in Figure 6, then electrically locked as shown in Figure 9, and then electrically unlocked again as shown in Figure 10. The lock / unlock confirmation operation ends in this state, i.e., in the unlocked state. Therefore, in this respect as well, user U can be prevented from being locked out.

[0051] As shown in Figure 2, the locking / unlocking unit 50 is provided on the side section 30. This improves the aesthetic design of the door body 100. Furthermore, the operating unit 60 is also provided on the visible surface of the main body side of the side section 30. As a result, all components of the control system 99 can be concentrated and arranged on the side section 30.

[0052] The operation confirmation unit 45 shown in Figure 2 further causes the opening / closing device 90 to perform an opening / closing confirmation operation. As a result, in addition to confirming the operation of electric unlocking and electric locking, it is also possible to confirm the operation of electrolytic door opening and electric door closing.

[0053] The operation confirmation unit 45 electrically unlocks the door as shown in Figure 6. Then, it electrically opens the door as shown in Figure 7, and then electrically closes the door as shown in Figure 8. After that, it electrically locks the door as shown in Figure 9, and then electrically unlocks it as shown in Figure 10. Thus, the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation can be performed efficiently in a series of steps.

[0054] [Other embodiments] The above embodiments can be implemented with modifications, for example, as follows.

[0055] The locking / unlocking unit 50 shown in Figure 1 may consist of only one unit. The control system 99 may also be provided in a location other than the side panel 30. Furthermore, the authentication unit 33 may not be provided, and electric unlocking and electric opening from the outside Y+ may be performed based on the operation of a remote control key, etc., after which electric closing and electric locking may be performed based on the operation of a remote control key, etc., or automatically. Also, the opening / closing device 90 may not be provided, and a normal closer may be provided instead. The door body 100 may be configured to be opened manually after electric unlocking has been performed.

[0056] Instead of the door open switch 37 shown in Figure 2, a non-contact sensor that detects when user U places their hand over it may be provided. Based on the detection by the non-contact sensor, electric unlocking and electric door opening may be performed, followed by electric door closing and electric locking. Alternatively, if the door open switch 37 is not provided, electric unlocking and electric door opening from the indoor side Y- may be performed based on the operation of a remote key, etc., followed by electric door closing and electric locking based on the operation of the remote key, etc., or automatically.

[0057] The operating unit 60 shown in Figure 3 may be provided on the visible surface of the sleeve side X+ of the main body 20 shown in Figure 2. In this case as well, a configuration can be efficiently realized in which only a person who can open the main body 20 can initiate the locking / unlocking confirmation operation. Alternatively, the operating unit 60 may be provided at a predetermined location inside the room. In this case, a configuration can be efficiently realized in which only a person who can enter the inside Y- can perform the locking / unlocking confirmation operation. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0058] 10...frame, 20...main body, 30...side section, 40...control unit, 45...operation confirmation unit, 53...cylinder, 50...locking / unlocking unit, 55...locking / unlocking device, 57...thumbturn, 60...operating unit, 90...opening / closing device, 100...door body, X-...main body side, X+...side section side, Y-...indoor side, Y+...outdoor side.

Claims

1. A locking and unlocking unit is provided on a door body, which includes a frame and a main body that is openable and closable inside the frame, and which can be locked and unlocked electrically and manually. A control unit capable of controlling the locking / unlocking unit, A control system comprising, The control unit includes an operation confirmation unit that causes the locking / unlocking confirmation operation, including electric unlocking and electric locking, by the locking / unlocking unit, The operation confirmation unit initiates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation on the condition that the locking / unlocking unit has been manually locked while the main body is closed. Control system.

2. The control unit is provided with an operating unit configured to be operable, The operation confirmation unit initiates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation on the condition that a predetermined operation has been performed by the operation unit and the locking / unlocking unit has been manually locked. The control system according to claim 1.

3. The operating unit is positioned so that it cannot be operated when the door is closed, but can be operated when the door is open. The control system according to claim 2.

4. The operation confirmation unit terminates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation when the locking / unlocking unit is unlocked, by performing the electric unlocking operation, then the electric locking operation, and then performing the electric unlocking operation again. A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. A door body equipped with the control system described in any one of claims 1 to 3, The frame is provided with sleeves on the sides of the main body inside the frame, The locking / unlocking unit is provided in the sleeve portion, The control system includes an operating unit configured to operate the control unit, The operating section is provided on the visible surface of the sleeve portion on the main body side. Door body.

6. The locking / unlocking unit is equipped with an opening / closing device configured to electrically open and close the main body when it is unlocked. The control unit can further control the opening and closing device, The operation confirmation unit is further configured to perform opening and closing confirmation operations, including electric opening and closing of the main body by the opening and closing device. The operation confirmation unit initiates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation on the condition that the locking / unlocking unit has been manually locked. The door body according to claim 5.

7. The operation confirmation unit performs the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation by executing the electric unlocking, then the electric opening, then the electric closing, then the electric locking, and finally the electric unlocking. The door body according to claim 6.

8. The locking / unlocking unit includes a thumbturn configured to be manually operated for locking and unlocking from the inside, and a cylinder configured to be manually operated for locking and unlocking from the outside using a key. The door body according to claim 5.

9. A control method for a locking / unlocking unit provided on a door body including a frame and a main body installed inside the frame so as to be openable and closable, which can be locked and unlocked electrically and manually, When the main body is closed, and the locking / unlocking unit is manually locked, the locking / unlocking confirmation operation, including electric unlocking and electric locking, is performed by the locking / unlocking unit. Control method.

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