Control System

By using separate non-contact sensors in the opening and closing equipment to control the opening and closing and stop operations, and setting different response times, the safety hazards caused by the delay in opening and closing motion are solved, and the effect of rapid stop and improved safety is achieved.

JP7621085B2Active Publication Date: 2025-01-24SANWA SHUTTER CORP
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Application Number
JP2020180463
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-10-28
Publication Date
2025-01-24
Estimated Expiration
2040-10-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the prior art, the safety of the opening and closing body is insufficient, especially when the opening and closing movement is stopped, it is easy to come into contact with a person or object, resulting in safety hazards.

Method used

The separate non-contact sensors are used to control the opening and closing operation and the stop operation respectively, and different response times are set so that the stop response time is shorter than the opening and closing response time, thereby quickly stopping the opening and closing movement.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety of the opening and closing equipment, reduces the delay in opening and closing movement, avoids contact with people or objects, and enhances the safety during use.

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Abstract

To provide a control system allowing safety of an opening and closing device in use to be increased.SOLUTION: A control system 50 has an opening operation section 61, which transmits an opening signal when receiving an opening operation input in a non-contact manner, a closing operation section 62, which transmits a closing signal when receiving a closing operation input in a non-contact manner, a stop operation section 63, which transmits a stop signal when receiving a stop operation input in contact or non-contact manner, and an opening and closing movement control section that controls opening and closing movement of an opening and closing body 30 based on a signal received from the opening operation section 61, the closing operation section 62 or the stop operation section 63. The stop response time is shorter than an opening response time and shorter than a closing response time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a control system. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a technology has been proposed for contactless operation of opening and closing movement of an opening / closing body from the viewpoint of infectious disease countermeasures, targeting a shutter device attached to an opening of a building. In such a technology, for example, a technology is disclosed in which an opening / closing body is opened / closed or the opening / closing movement is stopped based on a detection state of whether or not an area sensor provided on the periphery of the opening detects the approach of a finger (for example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, the area sensor includes a first area sensor corresponding to an open button, a second area sensor corresponding to a stop button, and a third area sensor corresponding to a close button, and each of these area sensors is composed of a near-infrared distance-limited reflection type area sensor that transmits a detection signal when it detects the approach of a finger. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-95940 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Here, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, as described above, the first area sensor, the second area sensor, and the third area sensor are configured as near-infrared distance-limited reflection type area sensors, but the details of the setting of the time required from the detection of the approach of a finger to the transmission of a detection signal in each area sensor are not disclosed. For this reason, for example, when the above-mentioned times of each area sensor are set to be the same and relatively long, if the closing movement of the opening / closing body is stopped using the third area sensor, there is a risk that the opening / closing body will come into contact with a person or object passing through the opening because it takes time to stop the closing movement. Therefore, there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of increasing the safety when using an opening / closing device such as a shutter device.

[0005] The present invention is intended to solve the problems in the conventional technology described above, and has an object to provide a control system that can improve safety during use of a switching device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the control system according to claim 1 is a control system for controlling an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body for opening and closing an opening of a building, the control system comprising: an opening mechanism for moving the opening and closing body to open the opening and closing body; Operation Input When the contactless reception is received, Operation Input an opening operation means for transmitting an opening signal corresponding to the opening and closing body; Operation Input If you accept the contactless payment, Operation Input a closing operation means for transmitting a closing signal corresponding to the above; and a stop operation means for stopping the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body. of When an input is received by contact or non-contact, the stop operation of a stop operation means for transmitting a stop signal corresponding to an input, and an opening / closing movement control means for controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on a signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stop operation means, The period from when the stop operation is performed by the stop operation means until the stop signal is transmitted after the input of the stop operation is accepted The response time, which is the stop response time, The time from when the opening operation is performed by the opening operation means until the opening signal is transmitted after the input of the opening operation is accepted The response time is shorter than the opening response time, and The time from when the closing operation is performed by the closing operation means until the closing signal is transmitted after the input of the closing operation is acceptedthe opening operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor that transmits the opening signal in an identifiable manner, the closing operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor that is separate from the opening operation means and transmits the closing signal in an identifiable manner, the stop operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor or a push button that is separate from the opening operation means and the closing operation means and transmits the stop signal in an identifiable manner, and the opening / closing movement control means controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the opening signal, the closing signal, or the stop signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stop operation means, and during the stop response time, The time from when the stop operation is performed until the input of the stop operation is accepted The stop acceptance time is set to be within the release response time. The time from when the opening operation is performed until the input of the opening operation is accepted The closing response time is shorter than the opening acceptance time, The time from when the closing operation is performed until the input of the closing operation is accepted This was shorter than the closing time.

[0007] The control system according to claim 2 is the control system according to claim 1, wherein the stop response time is Operation Input The stop transmission time, which is the time from when the stop signal is accepted to when the stop signal is transmitted, is set to the release response time. Operation Input The time from when the open signal is received to when the open signal is transmitted is the same as the open transmission time, and the time from when the close response time is the close response time is the same as the open transmission time. Operation Input The time from when the call is accepted to when the close signal is transmitted is set to be the same as the close transmission time.

[0008] The control system according to claim 3 is a control system for controlling an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body for opening and closing an opening portion of a building, the control system including an opening mechanism for moving the opening and closing body to open the opening and closing body. Operation Input When the contactless reception is received, Operation Input an opening operation means for transmitting an opening signal corresponding to the opening and closing body; Operation Input If you accept the contactless payment, Operation Input a closing operation means for transmitting a closing signal corresponding to the above; and a stop means for stopping the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body. Operation Input When the above is accepted by contact or non-contact, Operation Input and an opening / closing movement control means for controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on a signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stopping operation means. The period from when the stop operation is performed by the stop operation means until the stop signal is transmitted after the input of the stop operation is accepted The response time, which is the stop response time, The time from when the opening operation is performed by the opening operation means until the opening signal is transmitted after the input of the opening operation is accepted The response time is shorter than the opening response time, and The time from when the closing operation is performed by the closing operation means until the closing signal is transmitted after the input of the closing operation is accepted the opening response time is shorter than a closing response time, the opening operation means, the closing operation means, and the stop operation means are integrally configured in one non-contact sensor, the one non-contact sensor transmits the opening signal, the closing signal, and the stop signal as an indistinguishable signal that is an indistinguishable signal for transmitting the opening signal, the closing signal, and the stop signal in an indistinguishable manner, the opening / closing movement control means identifies the indistinguishable signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the opening signal, the closing signal, or the stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body, and controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified opening signal, closing signal, or stop signal, and when an opening / closing movement in progress signal indicating that the opening / closing body is being moved open or closed is received from the opening / closing movement control means, the opening / closing movement control means controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified opening signal, closing signal, or stop signal, The time from when an operation is performed until the indistinguishable signal is transmitted after the input of the operation is accepted The response time is set to be the same as the stop response time, and the opening / closing movement control means identifies the indistinguishable signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the stop signal when the opening / closing body is being moved open or closed.

[0009] The control system according to claim 4 is a control system for controlling an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body for opening and closing an opening portion of a building, the control system including an opening mechanism for moving the opening and closing body to open the opening and closing body. Operation Input When the contactless reception is received, Operation Input an opening operation means for transmitting an opening signal corresponding to the opening and closing body; Operation Input If you accept the contactless payment, Operation Input a closing operation means for transmitting a closing signal corresponding to the above; and a stop means for stopping the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body. Operation InputWhen the above is accepted by contact or non-contact, Operation Input and an opening / closing movement control means for controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on a signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stopping operation means. The period from when the stop operation is performed by the stop operation means until the stop signal is transmitted after the input of the stop operation is accepted The response time, which is the stop response time, The time from when the opening operation is performed by the opening operation means until the opening signal is transmitted after the input of the opening operation is accepted The response time is shorter than the opening response time, and The time from when the closing operation is performed by the closing operation means until the closing signal is transmitted after the input of the closing operation is accepted a response time of the opening operation means, the closing operation means, and the stop operation means are integrally configured as a single non-contact sensor, the single non-contact sensor transmits the opening signal, the closing signal, and the stop signal as an indistinguishable signal that is an indistinguishable signal for transmitting the opening signal, the closing signal, and the stop signal in an indistinguishable manner, the opening / closing movement control means identifies the indistinguishable signal received from the single non-contact sensor as the opening signal, the closing signal, or the stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body, and controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified opening signal, the closing signal, or the stop signal, the single non-contact sensor transmits a first signal that is the indistinguishable signal, and transmits a second signal that is the indistinguishable signal after a predetermined time has elapsed since the transmission of the first signal, A period from when an operation is performed until the first signal is transmitted after the input of the operation is accepted The response time is set to be the same as the stop response time, and when the opening / closing body is being moved to open or close, the opening / closing movement control means identifies the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the stop signal and ignores the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor, and when the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body is stopped, ignores the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor and identifies the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the open signal or the close signal. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the control system described in claim 1, the stop response time is made shorter than the open response time and shorter than the close response time, so that the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body can be stopped quickly while suppressing malfunction of the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body, compared to when the opening response time, closing response time, and stop response time are all the same, thereby improving safety when using the opening / closing device. In addition, the opening operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor that transmits an opening signal in an identifiable manner, the closing operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor that is separate from the opening operation means and transmits a closing signal in an identifiable manner, and the stop operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor or a push button that is separate from the opening operation means and the closing operation means and transmits a stop signal in an identifiable manner. Operation Input ,closure Operation Input , and stop Operation Input can be performed individually by separate non-contact sensors (or push buttons), which can improve the usability of the opening operation means, the closing operation means, and the stopping operation means.

[0013] According to the control system described in claim 3, the stop response time is made shorter than the open response time and shorter than the close response time, so that the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body can be stopped quickly while suppressing malfunction of the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body, compared to when the opening response time, closing response time, and stop response time are all the same, thereby improving safety when using the opening / closing device. In addition, since the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means are integrated into a single non-contact sensor, the number of parts and the manufacturing effort required for the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means can be reduced, and the manufacturability of the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means can be improved. In addition, the opening / closing movement control means identifies an indistinguishable signal received from one non-contact sensor as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / close state of the opening / closing body, and controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified open signal, close signal, or stop signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the indistinguishable signal can be identified as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / close state of the opening / closing body, making it possible to accurately control the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body. In addition, when an opening / closing movement signal is received from the opening / closing movement control means, The time from when an operation is performed until an indistinguishable signal is sent after the operation input is accepted The response time is set to be the same as the stop response time, and when the opening / closing movement control means is moving the opening / closing body to open or close, an indistinguishable signal received from one non-contact sensor is identified as a stop signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body can be quickly stopped, making it easier to ensure safety when using the opening / closing device.

[0014] According to the control system described in claim 4, the stop response time is made shorter than the opening response time and shorter than the closing response time, so that the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body can be stopped quickly while suppressing malfunction of the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body, compared to when the opening response time, closing response time, and stop response time are all the same, thereby improving safety when using the opening / closing device. In addition, since the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means are integrated into a single non-contact sensor, the number of parts and the manufacturing effort required for the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means can be reduced, and the manufacturability of the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means can be improved. In addition, the opening / closing movement control means identifies an indistinguishable signal received from one non-contact sensor as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / close state of the opening / closing body, and controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified open signal, close signal, or stop signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the indistinguishable signal can be identified as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / close state of the opening / closing body, making it possible to accurately control the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body. In addition, in one non-contact sensor After the operation is performed and the input for the operation is accepted First signal Until it is sent The response time is set to be the same as the stop response time, and when the opening / closing movement control means is moving the opening / closing body to open or close, it identifies the first signal received from one non-contact sensor as a stop signal and ignores the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor, and when the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body is stopped, it ignores the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor and identifies the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor as an open signal or a close signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal as the first signal and the second signal, the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body can be quickly stopped, making it easier to ensure safety when using the opening / closing device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram conceptually showing an opening and closing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a control device. [Diagram 3] 4 is a flowchart of an opening / closing process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a diagram conceptually showing an opening and closing device according to a second embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a control device. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a first identification table. [Figure 7] 13 is a flowchart of an opening / closing process according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a control device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a second identification table. [Figure 10] 13 is a flowchart of an opening / closing process according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the control system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, [I] the basic concept of the embodiment will be described, then [II] specific contents of the embodiment will be described, and finally, [III] modified examples of the embodiment will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment.

[0020] [I] Basic Concept of the Embodiment First, a basic concept of the embodiment will be described. The embodiment generally relates to a control system for controlling an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body that opens and closes an opening in a building.

[0021] Here, the term "building" refers to any specific structure or type, but is a concept that includes, for example, a detached house, a collective housing such as an apartment or condominium, an office building, a commercial facility, and a public facility. An "opening in a building" is an opening formed in a part of the building's framework (e.g., a wall, floor, ceiling, etc.) for installing an entrance / exit or a window. An opening / closing device is a device that is attached to an opening in a building for crime prevention or fire prevention, and is a concept that includes all types of shutter devices and door devices that can be electrically driven, such as heavy shutters. The opening and closing directions of an opening / closing device include, for example, the up-down direction, the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, etc.

[0022] In addition, the "open / closed state of the opening / closing body" is a concept that includes, for example, a "fully closed state," a "fully open state," and a "half-open state."

[0023] Among these, the "fully closed state" is a state in which the opening is fully closed by the opening / closing body, and the position of the opening / closing body in this fully closed state is referred to as the "fully closed position." Additionally, the "fully open state" is a state in which the opening is fully opened by the opening / closing body, and the position of the opening / closing body in this fully open state is referred to as the "fully open position." Additionally, the "half-open state" is a state in which the opening / closing body is located between the fully closed position and the fully open position, and the position of the opening / closing body in the half-open state is referred to as the "half-open position."

[0024] In addition, the "movement state of the opening / closing body" is a concept that includes, for example, an "open movement state", a "close movement state", and a "stopped state".

[0025] Among these, the "opening movement state" is a state in which the opening / closing body is moving to open, the "closing movement state" is a state in which the opening / closing body is moving to close, and the "stopped state" is a state in which the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body is stopped.

[0026] In the following embodiment, a case will be described in which the opening and closing device is an electric shutter that opens and closes from above and below and is provided at the entrance and exit of a garage of a building such as an apartment building.

[0027] [II] Specific Contents of the Embodiments Next, the specific contents of the embodiment will be described.

[0028] [First embodiment] First, a description will be given of a control system according to embodiment 1. In this embodiment 1, an opening operation unit, a closing operation unit, and a stopping operation unit, which will be described later, are configured separately.

[0029] (composition) First, the configuration of a switching device to which the control system according to the first embodiment is applied will be described.

[0030] In the following description, the X direction in FIG. 1 is referred to as the left-right direction of the opening and closing device (the -X direction is the left direction of the opening and closing device, and the +X direction is the right direction of the opening and closing device), the Y direction in FIG. 1 is referred to as the up-down direction of the opening and closing device (the +Y direction is the up direction of the opening and closing device, and the -Y direction is the down direction of the opening and closing device), and the direction perpendicular to the X and Y directions is referred to as the front-back direction (the direction leading to the front side of the page in FIG. 1 is the front direction of the opening and closing device (toward the outdoors of the building), and the direction leading to the back side of the page in FIG. 1 is the rear direction of the opening and closing device (toward the indoors of the building)).

[0031] 1, the opening / closing device 1 generally includes a storage section 10, a guide rail 20, an opening / closing body 30, an opening / closing machine 40, a winding shaft (not shown), and a control system 50. However, unless otherwise specified, the configuration of the opening / closing device 1 is the same as that of the conventional device, and description thereof will be omitted.

[0032] The connection form of each component constituting this opening / closing device 1 is set as shown below. That is, a control device 90 of a control system 50 described later is electrically connected to each of the opening / closing machine 40, an operating device 60 of the control system 50 described later, an upper limit detection unit 71, a lower limit detection unit 72, and a seat board switch 81 via wiring 3. This allows communication or power supply directly or indirectly between the control device 90 described later and the opening / closing machine 40, an operating device 60 described later, an upper limit detection unit 71 described later, a lower limit detection unit 72 described later, or a seat board switch 81 described later.

[0033] The method of mounting (or connecting) the various components constituting the opening and closing device 1 is arbitrary. For example, a method of mounting (or connecting) the mounting side component to the mating component using fasteners (e.g., rivets, mounting screws, screws, etc.), welding, adhesives, double-sided tape, etc. through mounting holes (e.g., rivet holes, screw holes, screw holes, etc.) formed in the mounting side component or the mating component may be used.

[0034] (Configuration - Storage section) The storage section 10 is a hollow body for storing each part of the opening / closing device 1. As shown in Fig. 1, the storage section 10 is installed above the upper end of the opening 2 in the wall of the building. The storage section 10 also stores the opening / closing machine 40, the winding shaft, and an upper limit detection section 71, a lower limit detection section 72, a cord reel 82, and a control device 90 of the control system 50 described later, and when the opening / closing body 30 is wound up by the winding shaft, at least a part of the opening / closing body 30 is also stored inside the storage section 10.

[0035] (Configuration - Guide rail) The guide rail 20 guides the opening / closing body 30 to move along the opening / closing direction (vertical direction) of the opening 2. The guide rail 20 is an elongated body formed so that its cross section is substantially U-shaped, and is disposed at each of the left and right ends of the opening / closing device 1 in a direction substantially along the vertical direction, and is directly fixed to the wall of the building, or indirectly fixed via a base material (not shown).

[0036] (Configuration - Opening and closing body) The opening / closing body 30 is a shielding means that is moved in a closed or open direction by the winding shaft to set the state of the opening / closing body 30 to a fully open state, a fully closed state, or a half-open state. As shown in Fig. 1, the opening / closing body 30 is configured with a plurality of slats 31, and the plurality of slats 31 are fitted and connected to each other via fitting parts (not shown) formed at both upper and lower ends of each slat 31. Each of the left and right ends of the opening / closing body 30 is inserted into the inside of the guide rail 20 via the U-shaped open end of the guide rail 20, and is slidable within the guide rail 20 in the up and down direction, and is restricted from falling out of the guide rail 20 in the front and rear direction.

[0037] A seat plate 32 is connected to the closed end of the opening / closing body 30 (specifically, the lower end of the opening / closing body 30). The seat plate 32 is disposed so as to be in close proximity to or in contact with the floor surface of the building in the fully closed state, and is formed over the entire length of the closed end of the opening / closing body 30 in the left-right direction.

[0038] (Configuration - Switching mechanism) The opening / closing machine 40 is a driving means for electrically moving the opening / closing body 30 to open or close by controlling the rotation of the winding shaft. As shown in Fig. 1, the opening / closing machine 40 is provided in the storage unit 10 at a position near the winding shaft, and is configured by, for example, a known opening / closing machine. Specifically, the opening / closing machine 40 includes an output shaft that transmits the rotational force transmitted from the drive unit to the winding shaft, a drive unit that drives the opening / closing body 30 by electrically rotating the output shaft, and a brake unit that acts on the output shaft to brake the rotation of the winding shaft (all of which are not shown).

[0039] (Configuration - Winding shaft) The winding shaft is a rotating shaft for moving the opening / closing body 30 to close or open. This winding shaft is configured, for example, using a known winding shaft or the like, and is installed along the left-right direction. In addition, a connecting slat (not shown) connected to the upper end of the opening / closing body 30 is connected to this winding shaft, and by rotating this winding shaft, the opening / closing body 30 can be moved to close or open via the connecting slat. In addition, since the left end (or right end) of this winding shaft is connected to the output shaft of the opening / closing machine 40 via a chain (not shown) and a clutch (not shown), the winding shaft can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the output shaft of the opening / closing machine 40.

[0040] (Configuration-Control System) Next, the configuration of the control system 50 will be described.

[0041] The control system 50 is for controlling the opening and closing device 1, and includes an operating device 60, an upper limit detection unit 71, a lower limit detection unit 72, a seat switch 81, a cord reel 82, and a control device 90, as shown in FIG.

[0042] (Configuration-Control system-Operation device) The operating device 60 is an operating means for performing operations related to the opening and closing device 1. As shown in Fig. 1, the operating device 60 is provided near the opening 2 and is configured using, for example, a known operating device for a shutter device, and includes an opening operating unit 61, a closing operating unit 62, and a stopping operating unit 63.

[0043] (Configuration-Control system-Operation device-Opening operation section) The opening operation portion 61 is a device for moving the opening / closing body 30 to open. Entering the release operation If you accept it contactlessly, Entering the release operation In the first embodiment, the opening operation unit 61 is configured with a non-contact sensor that transmits an opening signal in an identifiable manner, and may be configured with, for example, an infrared contact sensor, a microwave contact sensor, or a transmission type photoelectric sensor.

[0044] Here, "transmitting an open signal in an identifiable manner" refers to, for example, transmitting the open signal with a specific identification code indicating that it is an open signal (note that the same applies to the case of transmitting a close signal or a stop signal in an identifiable manner).

[0045] (Configuration-Control system-Operation device-Closing operation unit) The closing operation portion 62 is a Entering the close operation If you accept it contactlessly, Entering the close operation In the first embodiment, the closing operation unit 62 is separate from the opening operation unit 61 and is configured with a non-contact sensor (for example, an infrared contact sensor) that transmits a identifiable closing signal, and is provided at a distance from the opening operation unit 61.

[0046] (Configuration - Control system - Operation device - Stop operation unit) The stop operation unit 63 is a mechanism for stopping the opening and closing movement of the opening / closing body 30. Entering the stop operation When you accept it with or without contact, Entering the stop operationIn the first embodiment, the stop operation unit 63 is separate from the opening operation unit 61 and the closing operation unit 62, and is configured with a non-contact sensor (for example, an infrared contact sensor) that transmits a stop signal in an identifiable manner, and is provided at a distance from the opening operation unit 61 and the closing operation unit 62. However, the stop operation unit 63 is not limited to this, and may be configured with, for example, a push button that transmits a stop signal in an identifiable manner.

[0047] In addition, the setting method for transmitting various signals in the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stop operation unit 63 may be arbitrary. In the first embodiment, The time from when the stop operation is performed until the stop signal is sent after the input of the stop operation is accepted The response time (hereinafter referred to as the "stop response time") in the opening operation unit 61 The time from when the release operation is performed until the release signal is sent after the release operation input is accepted The response time (hereinafter referred to as the "opening response time") of the closing operation unit 62 is shorter than the opening response time. The time from when the close operation is performed until the close signal is sent after the close operation input is accepted It is set shorter than the response time (hereinafter referred to as the "close response time").

[0048] Specifically, the stop response time is the period from when the stop operation is performed to when the Operation Input The time it takes for the request to be accepted (specifically, the time it takes for the request to be stopped Operation Input The time during which the stop operation is continued (hereinafter referred to as the "stop acceptance time") is the time from the time the release operation is performed during the release response time to the time the stop operation is performed. Operation Input The time it takes for the request to be accepted (specifically, Operation Input The time during which the closing operation is continuously performed. Hereinafter referred to as the "opening acceptance time". Operation Input The time it takes for the request to be accepted (specifically, the time it takes for the request to be closed Operation Input The period during which the closure is continuously carried out. Hereinafter referred to as the "closure acceptance period.")

[0049] In addition, the outage response time Operation Input The time from when the release response time is received until the stop signal is sent (hereinafter referred to as the "stop transmission time") is defined as the release response time. Operation InputThe time from when the open signal is accepted to when the open signal is transmitted (hereinafter referred to as the "open transmission time") is the same as the time from when the open signal is accepted to when the open signal is transmitted (hereinafter referred to as the "open transmission time"), and the time from when the close signal is Operation Input This is set to be equal to the time from when the call is accepted until when the close signal is transmitted (hereinafter referred to as the "close transmission time").

[0050] In the first embodiment, the opening response time and the closing response time are set to be the same, but this is not limiting, and for example, they may be set to be unequal.

[0051] For example, if the opening response time=closing response time=1.0 sec, the stopping response time may be set to 0.05 sec.

[0052] With such settings, the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 can be stopped quickly while suppressing malfunction of the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body 30, compared to when the opening response time, closing response time, and stop response time are all the same, thereby improving safety when using the opening / closing device 1.

[0053] In the first embodiment, the operation device 60 is described as communicating with the control device 90 via a wire, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may communicate with the control device 90 wirelessly, for example. In addition, both the wired and wireless operation devices 60 may be provided.

[0054] By using the above-described operating device 60, Operation Input ,closure Operation Input , and stop Operation Input can be performed individually using separate non-contact sensors (or push buttons), thereby improving the usability of the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63.

[0055] (Configuration - Control system - Upper limit detection section) The upper limit detection unit 71 is an upper limit detection means that detects whether the closing side end of the opening / closing body 30 has reached the fully open position. This upper limit detection unit 71 is configured using, for example, a known detection sensor (one example is a counter-type limit switch that detects the number of rotations of the output shaft of the opening / closing device 40), and is installed in a position near the opening / closing device 40 inside the storage unit 10 as shown in FIG.

[0056] Furthermore, when the upper limit detector 71 is the counter-type limit switch, the specific detection operation is arbitrary, but for example, when the number of rotations of the output shaft of the opening / closing device 40 reaches the required number of rotations required for the closing side end of the opening / closing body 30 to reach the fully open position from the lower end of the opening 2, an upper limit detection signal indicating this is output. On the other hand, when the number of rotations of the output shaft of the opening / closing device 40 does not reach the required number of rotations, the upper limit detection signal is not output.

[0057] (Configuration - Control system - Lower limit detection section) The lower limit detection unit 72 is a lower limit detection means that detects whether or not the closing side end of the opening / closing body 30 has reached the fully closed position. This lower limit detection unit 72 is configured using, for example, a known detection sensor (one example is a counter-type limit switch that detects the number of rotations of the output shaft of the opening / closing device 40), and is installed in a position near the opening / closing device 40 inside the storage unit 10 as shown in FIG.

[0058] Furthermore, when the lower limit detection unit 72 is the counter-type limit switch, the specific detection operation is arbitrary, but for example, when the number of rotations of the output shaft of the opening / closing device 40 reaches the required number of rotations required for the closing side end of the opening / closing body 30 to reach the fully closed position from the upper end of the opening 2, a lower limit detection signal indicating this is output. On the other hand, when the number of rotations of the output shaft of the opening / closing device 40 does not reach the required number of rotations, the lower limit detection signal is not output.

[0059] (Configuration - Control System - Seat Switch) The seat switch 81 is an obstacle detection means for detecting an obstacle. Here, an "obstacle" means something that hinders the opening / closing movement (specifically, the closing movement) of the opening / closing body 30, and includes, for example, a person, an animal, an object, etc.

[0060] The seat switch 81 is configured using, for example, a known wired seat switch (eg, a microswitch), and is attached to the seat 32 as shown in FIG.

[0061] Furthermore, when the seat panel switch 81 is a microswitch, the detection operation is arbitrary, but for example, when the closing side end of the opening / closing body 30 comes into contact with an obstacle and is lifted upward relative to the opening / closing body 30 during the closing movement of the opening / closing body 30, the lifted displacement is detected by a microswitch or the like, and a signal including information indicating that an obstacle has been detected (hereinafter referred to as an "obstacle detection signal") is output. On the other hand, when the closing side end of the opening / closing body 30 does not come into contact with an obstacle and is not lifted upward relative to the opening / closing body 30 during the closing movement of the opening / closing body 30, the obstacle detection signal is not output.

[0062] In the first embodiment, it is described that a seat board switch 81 is provided, but this is not limited to this, and for example, any detection means for detecting an obstacle can be used instead of the seat board switch 81. As an example, an obstacle present below the closed end of the opening / closing body 30 may be detected by a photoelectric sensor or the like.

[0063] (Configuration - Control System - Cord Reel) The cord reel 82 winds up or unwinds the seat board side wiring 4 so that the unwound length of the wiring 4 (hereinafter referred to as "seat board side wiring 4") connecting the seat board switch 81 and the control device 90 so as to be capable of wired communication is always maintained at an appropriate length even if the seat board switch 81 moves in the opening / closing movement direction as the opening / closing device 1 opens or closes. The cord reel 82 is configured using, for example, a known cord reel, and is provided near the opening 2 as shown in FIG.

[0064] (Configuration-Control system-Control device) The control device 90 is a device that links each part of the opening and closing device 1 with each other, and includes a communication part 91, a power supply part 92, a control part 93, and a storage part 94, as shown in FIG.

[0065] (Configuration-Control device-Communication unit) The communication unit 91 is a communication means for communicating between the opening / closing device 40, the operating device 60, the upper limit detection unit 71, the lower limit detection unit 72, or the seat switch 81 and the control device 90.

[0066] (Configuration - Control device - Power supply unit) The power supply unit 92 is a power supply means that supplies power from a commercial power source or a battery (e.g., a battery, etc.) not shown in the figure to each part of the control device 90, and also supplies power to the operating device 60, the upper limit detection unit 71, the lower limit detection unit 72, the seat switch 81, etc.

[0067] (Configuration-Control device-Control unit) The control unit 93 is a control means for controlling each unit of the control device 90. Specifically, the control unit 93 is a computer including a CPU, various programs interpreted and executed on the CPU (including basic control programs such as an OS, and application programs that are started on the OS and realize specific functions), and an internal memory such as a RAM for storing the programs and various data.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 93 conceptually includes an opening / closing movement control unit 93a.

[0069] (Configuration-Control device-Control unit-Opening / closing movement control unit) The opening / closing movement control unit 93a is an opening / closing movement control means that controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 based on a signal received from the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, or the stop operation unit 63. The process executed by the control unit 93 will be described in detail later.

[0070] (Configuration-Control device-Memory unit) The memory unit 94 is a storage means for storing programs and various data necessary for the operation of the control device 90, and is configured using a rewritable recording medium, and may be a non-volatile recording medium such as a flash memory.

[0071] (Opening and closing process) Next, a description will be given of the opening and closing process executed by the control device 90 of the control system 50. In the following description, steps will be abbreviated as "S" in the description of each process shown in FIG.

[0072] The opening / closing process is a process for controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30. This opening / closing process may be executed at any timing, but in the first embodiment, it is described as being started after the power supply of the opening / closing device 1 is turned on.

[0073] 3, when the opening / closing process is started, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a determines in SA1 whether or not an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal has been received from the operating device 60. Here, in the first embodiment, as described above, since the stop response time is shorter than the opening response time and the closing response time, the stop signal can be received quickly, and the process based on the stop signal (stopping the opening / closing movement) can be performed quickly in SA2, which will be described later.

[0074] Then, if it is determined that an opening signal or the like has been received (SA1, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a transitions to SA2, and if it is determined that an opening signal or the like has not been received (SA1, No), it transitions to SA3.

[0075] In SA2, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a opens / closes the opening / closing body 30 or stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 based on the opening signal received in SA1, etc.

[0076] Specifically, when an opening signal or a closing signal is received at SA1, a control signal corresponding to the opening signal or the closing signal (hereinafter referred to as an "opening control signal" or "closing control signal") is sent to the opening / closing device 40 to electrically release the brake unit of the opening / closing device 40 and drive the drive unit of the opening / closing device 40 to electrically move the opening / closing body 30 to close or open. Here, in the first embodiment, even if the reception of an opening signal or the like is stopped, the closing movement or opening movement of the opening / closing body 30 is continued by continuing the transmission of the control signal to drive the drive unit of the opening / closing device 40. That is, the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 corresponding to the so-called "self-holding operation" is controlled (note that the same applies to the case where a stop signal is received). However, without being limited thereto, for example, when the reception of a closing signal or the like is stopped, the closing movement or opening movement of the opening / closing body 30 may also be stopped. That is, the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 corresponding to the so-called "push-through operation" may be controlled.

[0077] In addition, if a stop signal is received while the opening / closing body 30 is moving in a closed or open direction, a control signal corresponding to the stop signal (hereinafter referred to as a "stop control signal") is sent to the opening / closing device 40 to stop the driving of the driving unit of the opening / closing device 40, and the brake unit of the opening / closing device 40 is actuated to stop the electrically driven closing or opening movement of the opening / closing body 30 (note that the same applies to the processing of SB5 described below).

[0078] In SA3, the opening / closing movement control section 93a judges whether or not an obstacle is present at the opening 2.

[0079] The method for determining whether or not an obstacle exists is arbitrary, but in embodiment 1, the determination is made based on whether or not an obstacle detection signal is received from seat switch 81 during processing of SA3, and if an obstacle detection signal is received, it is determined that an obstacle exists, and if an obstacle detection signal is not received, it is determined that an obstacle does not exist.

[0080] Then, the opening / closing movement control section 93a proceeds to SA4 if it is determined that an obstacle is present (SA3, Yes), and proceeds to SA5 if it is determined that an obstacle is not present (SA3, No).

[0081] In SA4, if the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 is continuing immediately before the process of SA4, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a stops the opening / closing movement, and then the process proceeds to SA1.

[0082] Here, the method of stopping the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 is arbitrary, but in the first embodiment, after the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 is temporarily stopped (however, this stopping operation is limited to when the opening / closing body 30 is being opened / closed), the opening / closing body 30 is moved to an opening position above the current position, and then this opening movement is stopped (a so-called "touch-up operation" is performed). However, this is not limited thereto, and for example, the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 may simply be stopped (a so-called "touch-stop operation" is performed).

[0083] In SA5, the opening / closing movement control section 93a judges whether the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 30 is the fully closed state or the fully open state.

[0084] The method for determining whether or not the state is fully closed or fully open is arbitrary, but in embodiment 1, the determination is made based on whether or not an upper limit detection signal or a lower limit detection signal is received from upper limit detection unit 71 or lower limit detection unit 72 during processing of SA5, and if an upper limit detection signal or a lower limit detection signal is received, it is determined to be in a fully closed or fully open state, and if an upper limit detection signal and a lower limit detection signal are not received, it is determined to be in a neither fully closed nor fully open state.

[0085] Then, if it is determined that the opening / closing body 30 is in the fully closed or fully open state (SA5, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SA4 and stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing body 30 is not in the fully closed or fully open state (SA5, No), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SA1, and similarly thereafter, the processes from SA1 to SA5 are repeated.

[0086] By the above-described opening and closing process, the opening and closing body 30 can be opened and closed, and the open / closed state of the opening and closing body 30 can be changed depending on the situation.

[0087] (Effects of the First Embodiment) Thus, according to embodiment 1, the stop response time is made shorter than the opening response time and shorter than the closing response time, so that the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 can be stopped quickly while suppressing malfunction of the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body 30, compared to when the opening response time, closing response time, and stop response time are the same, thereby improving safety when using the opening / closing device 1.

[0088] In addition, the opening operation unit 61 is configured with a non-contact sensor that transmits an opening signal in an identifiable manner, the closing operation unit 62 is configured with a non-contact sensor that is separate from the opening operation unit 61 and transmits a closing signal in an identifiable manner, and the stop operation unit 63 is configured with a non-contact sensor (or a push button) that is separate from the opening operation unit 61 and the closing operation unit 62 and transmits a stop signal in an identifiable manner. Operation Input ,closure Operation Input , and stop Operation Input can be performed individually using separate non-contact sensors (or push buttons), thereby improving the usability of the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63.

[0089] [Embodiment 2] Next, a control system according to embodiment 2 will be described. In this embodiment 2, an opening operation unit, a closing operation unit, and a stopping operation unit are integrally configured. However, the configuration of this embodiment 2 is substantially the same as the configuration of embodiment 1, except where otherwise specified, and the configuration substantially the same as the configuration of embodiment 1 is given the same reference numerals and / or names as used in this embodiment 1 as necessary, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0090] (composition) First, the configuration of a switching device according to the second embodiment will be described.

[0091] As shown in Fig. 4, the opening and closing device 101 according to the second embodiment is configured in a manner substantially similar to that of the opening and closing device 1 according to the first embodiment. However, the details of the configurations of the operating device 60 and the control device 90 are improved as described below.

[0092] (Configuration - Operation device configuration details) Next, the configuration of the operation device 60 will be described in detail.

[0093] In the second embodiment, the operating device 60 includes an opening operation unit 61, a closing operation unit 62, a stop operation unit 63, and an operating side receiving unit (not shown) as shown in Fig. 4. Among these, the operating side receiving unit is an operating side communication means for communicating between the operating device 60 and the control device 90.

[0094] (Configuration - Details of the configuration of the operation device - Open operation unit, close operation unit, stop operation unit) Furthermore, the specific configurations of the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63 are arbitrary, but in embodiment 2, the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63 are integrally configured by a single non-contact sensor.

[0095] Specifically, the sensor is configured with one non-contact sensor that transmits the open signal, close signal, and stop signal as indistinguishable signals. For example, the sensor may be configured with an infrared contact sensor, a microwave contact sensor, or a transmission type photoelectric sensor.

[0096] Here, the "indistinguishable signal" refers to a signal for transmitting an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal in an indistinguishable manner (but which is identifiable enough to be received by the control device 90). The indistinguishable signal is, for example, a signal that does not include a specific identification code indicating that it is an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal, and corresponds to a specific type of signal, etc.

[0097] With this configuration, the number of parts and the manufacturing effort required for the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63 can be reduced, and the manufacturability of the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63 can be improved.

[0098] Furthermore, the method of setting the transmission of various signals from the one non-contact sensor is arbitrary, but in the second embodiment, the settings are as follows.

[0099] That is, when a signal indicating that the opening / closing body 30 is being moved to open or close (hereinafter referred to as an "opening / closing movement in progress signal") is received from the control device 90 (specifically, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a), The response time from when an operation is performed until an indistinguishable signal is sent after the input of the operation is accepted (hereinafter referred to as the "indistinguishable response time") is set equal to the stop response time. Also, if an open / close movement signal is not received, the indistinguishable response time is set equal to the open response time (or the close response time).

[0100] With such settings, when the opening / closing body 30 is moving to open or close, the indistinguishable signal can be sent quickly, and processing based on the indistinguishable signal (stopping the opening / closing movement) can be performed quickly. Also, when the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 is stopped, erroneous transmission of the indistinguishable signal can be suppressed, and processing based on the indistinguishable signal can be performed accurately.

[0101] (Configuration - Control Unit Configuration Details) Next, the configuration of the control device 90 will be described in detail.

[0102] 5, the control device 90 according to the second embodiment is configured in a manner similar to that of the control device 90 according to the first embodiment. However, the storage unit 94 is configured in a manner as described below.

[0103] (Configuration - Details of the configuration of the control device - Memory unit) As shown in FIG. 5, the storage unit 94 includes a first identification table 94a.

[0104] The first identification table 94a is a first identification storage means for storing information (hereinafter referred to as "identification information") for identifying whether the indistinguishable signal received from the operating device 60 is an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal. As shown in Fig. 6, this first identification table 94a stores the items "movement state information", "open / close state information", and "identification information" and information corresponding to each item in a mutually associated manner.

[0105] Among these, the information corresponding to the item "moving state information" is moving state information indicating the moving state of the opening / closing body 30, such as the "open moving state" shown in FIG. 6. Also, the information corresponding to the item "opening / closing state information" is opening / closing state information indicating the open / closed state of the opening / closing body 30, such as the "fully open state" shown in FIG. 6. Also, the information corresponding to the item "specific information" is specific information, such as the "stop signal" which is a signal to be specified, such as shown in FIG. 6. Note that "-" in FIG. 6 indicates that no information is stored.

[0106] (Opening and closing process) Next, the opening and closing process executed by the control device 90 of the control system 50 will be described.

[0107] When the opening / closing process is started, as shown in Fig. 7, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a in SB1 determines whether or not an indistinguishable signal has been received from the operating device 60. Here, in the second embodiment, as described above, when the operating device 60 receives an opening / closing movement in progress signal, the indistinguishable response time is set to be the same as the stop response time, so that the indistinguishable signal can be received quickly. Therefore, in SB4 and SB5 described later, processing based on the indistinguishable signal (stopping the opening / closing movement) can be performed quickly, which makes it easier to ensure safety when using the opening / closing device 101.

[0108] Then, if it is determined that an unidentifiable signal has been received (SB1, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a transitions to SB2, and if it is determined that an unidentifiable signal has not been received (SB1, No), it transitions to SB6.

[0109] In SB2, the opening / closing movement control section 93a identifies the movement state of the opening / closing body 30.

[0110] While the method for identifying the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 is arbitrary, in the second embodiment, it is identified based on the type of control signal transmitted to the opening / closing device 40 during the processing of SB1. Specifically, when an opening control signal is transmitted, it is identified as being in the open movement state, when a closing control signal is transmitted, it is identified as being in the open movement state, and when a stop control signal is transmitted, or when none of the opening control signal, closing control signal, or stop control signal is transmitted, it is identified as being in the stopped state.

[0111] In SB3, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a determines whether the opening / closing body 30 is open or closed.

[0112] While the method for identifying the open / close state of the opening / closing body 30 is arbitrary, in the second embodiment, the state is identified based on the reception state of the upper limit detection signal or the lower limit detection signal from the upper limit detection unit 71 or the lower limit detection unit 72 during processing of SB1. Specifically, when the upper limit detection signal is received, the state is identified as being fully open, when the lower limit detection signal is received, the state is identified as being fully closed, and when neither the upper limit detection signal nor the lower limit detection signal is received, the state is identified as being half open.

[0113] In SB4, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a identifies the indistinguishable signal received from the operating device 60 (specifically, the one non-contact sensor mentioned above) as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SB2 and / or the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SB3.

[0114] Specifically, from the specific information stored in the first identification table 94a, specific information corresponding to the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SB2 and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SB3 is extracted, and the signal indicated by the extracted specific information is identified as the signal to be identified.

[0115] For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SB2 is the open movement state and the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SB3 is the half-open state, the specific information corresponding to the open movement state is identified as the signal to be identified, that is, the stop signal.

[0116] Returning to FIG. 7, in SB5, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a opens / closes the opening / closing body 30 or stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 based on the signal identified in SB4.

[0117] Specifically, when an open signal is identified by SB4, the opening / closing body 30 is moved to the open position. When a close signal is identified by SB4, the opening / closing body 30 is moved to the close position. When a stop signal is identified by SB4, the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 is stopped.

[0118] By processing SB4 and SB5 in this manner, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the indistinguishable signal can be identified as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body 30, making it possible to accurately control the opening and closing movement of the opening / closing body 30.

[0119] In SB6, the opening / closing movement control section 93a determines whether or not an obstacle is present in the opening 2, substantially similarly to the process in SA3.

[0120] Then, if it is determined that an obstacle is present (SB6, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SB7, and if it is determined that an obstacle is not present (SB6, No), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SB8.

[0121] In SB7, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 if the opening / closing movement is continuing immediately before the processing of SB7, substantially similar to the processing of SA4, and then proceeds to SB1.

[0122] In SB8, the opening / closing movement control section 93a determines whether the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 30 is the fully closed state or the fully open state, substantially similar to the processing in SA5.

[0123] Then, if it is determined that the opening / closing body 30 is in the fully closed or fully open state (SB8, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SB7 and stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing body 30 is not in the fully closed or fully open state (SB8, No), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SB1, and similarly thereafter, the processes from SB1 to SB8 are repeated.

[0124] By the above-described opening and closing process, the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing body 30 can be performed in substantially the same manner as the opening and closing process according to the first embodiment, and the open / closed state of the opening and closing body 30 can be changed according to the situation.

[0125] (Effects of the second embodiment) Thus, according to embodiment 2, the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63 are integrally constructed using a single non-contact sensor, thereby reducing the number of parts and the manufacturing effort required for the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63, and improving the manufacturability of the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63.

[0126] In addition, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a identifies an indistinguishable signal received from one non-contact sensor as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body 30, and controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 based on the identified open signal, close signal, or stop signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the indistinguishable signal can be identified as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body 30, making it possible to accurately control the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30.

[0127] In addition, when an open / close movement signal is received from the open / close movement control unit 93a, The response time from when an operation is performed until an indistinguishable signal is sent after the input of the operation is acceptedis set to be the same as the stop response time, and when the opening / closing movement control unit 93a is moving the opening / closing body 30 to open or close, it identifies an indistinguishable signal received from one non-contact sensor as a stop signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 can be quickly stopped, making it easier to ensure safety when using the opening / closing device 101.

[0128] Third Embodiment Next, a control system according to a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, one non-contact sensor transmits two indistinguishable signals. However, the configuration of the third embodiment is substantially the same as that of the second embodiment, except where otherwise specified. For the configuration substantially the same as that of the second embodiment, the same reference numerals and / or names as those used in the second embodiment are used as necessary, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0129] (composition) First, the configuration of a switching device according to the third embodiment will be described.

[0130] The opening and closing device 201 according to the embodiment 3 is configured in a manner substantially similar to the opening and closing device 101 according to the embodiment 2. However, the details of the configurations of the operating device 60 and the control device 90 are modified as described below.

[0131] (Configuration - Operation device configuration details) Next, the configuration of the operation device 60 will be described in detail.

[0132] The operating device 60 according to the third embodiment includes an opening operation unit 61, a closing operation unit 62, and a stopping operation unit 63.

[0133] Further, the specific configuration of the opening operation unit 61, the closing operation unit 62, and the stopping operation unit 63 is arbitrary, but in the third embodiment, they are integrally configured as one non-contact sensor.

[0134] Specifically, the open signal, close signal, and stop signal are configured by one non-contact sensor that transmits a first signal which is an indistinguishable signal, and transmits a second signal which is an indistinguishable signal a predetermined time after the transmission of the first signal (e.g., 0.5 sec, etc.). For example, the sensor may be configured by an infrared contact sensor, a microwave contact sensor, a transmission type photoelectric sensor, or the like.

[0135] With this configuration, it is not necessary to change the setting of the unidentifiable response time, as compared with the operation device 60 according to the second embodiment, and therefore it is possible to easily transmit the unidentifiable signal.

[0136] In addition, the setting method for the transmission of the first signal in the one non-contact sensor may be arbitrary. In the third embodiment, The response time from when an operation is performed until the first signal is sent after the operation input is accepted (hereinafter referred to as the "first response time") is set to be the same as the stop response time.

[0137] With such a setting, the first signal can be transmitted quickly, and processing based on the first signal (stopping the opening / closing movement) can be performed quickly.

[0138] (Configuration - Control Unit Configuration Details) Next, the configuration of the control device 90 will be described in detail.

[0139] As shown in Fig. 8, the control device 90 according to the third embodiment is configured in a manner similar to that of the control device 90 according to the second embodiment. However, the storage unit 94 is configured in a manner as described below.

[0140] (Configuration - Details of the configuration of the control device - Memory unit) As shown in FIG. 8, the storage unit 94 includes a second identification table 94b.

[0141] The second identification table 94b is a second identification storage means that stores information for identifying whether the first signal received from the operating device 60 is an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal (hereinafter referred to as "first identification information"), and information for identifying whether the second signal received from the operating device 60 is an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal (hereinafter referred to as "second identification information"). As shown in Fig. 9, this second identification table 94b stores the items "movement state information", "open / close state information", "first identification information", and "second identification information" and information corresponding to each item in a mutually associated manner.

[0142] Among these, the information corresponding to the item "moving state information" is moving state information. Moreover, the information corresponding to the item "opening / closing state information" is open / closed state information. Moreover, the information corresponding to the item "first identifying information" is first identifying information, for example, "stop signal" which is a signal to be identified as shown in FIG. 9. Moreover, the information corresponding to the item "second identifying information" is second identifying information, for example, "open signal" which is a signal to be identified as shown in FIG. 9 (note that "close signal" may be used instead of "open signal"). Note that "-" in FIG. 9 indicates that no information is stored.

[0143] (Opening and closing process) Next, the opening and closing process executed by the control device 90 of the control system 50 will be described.

[0144] 10, when the opening / closing process is started, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a determines in SC1 whether or not a first signal has been received from the operating device 60. Then, if it is determined that the first signal has been received (SC1, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SC2, and if it is determined that the first signal has not been received (SC1, No), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SC6.

[0145] In SC2, the opening / closing movement control section 93a identifies the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 in substantially the same manner as in the process of SB2.

[0146] In SC3, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a controls the opening / closing of the opening / closing body 30 in substantially the same manner as in the process in SB3. Identify the condition.

[0147] At SC4, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a determines whether the first signal received at SC1 can be identified as a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified at SC2 and / or the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 30 identified at SC3.

[0148] While any method can be used to determine whether or not this first signal can be identified as a stop signal, in the third embodiment, the first identification information corresponding to the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SC2 and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SC3 is extracted from the first identification information stored in the second identification table 94b, and a determination is made based on whether or not the signal indicated by the extracted first identification information is a stop signal. Here, if the signal indicated by the first identification information is a stop signal, it is determined that the signal can be identified as a stop signal, and if the signal indicated by the first identification information is not a stop signal, it is determined that the signal cannot be identified as a stop signal.

[0149] For example, as shown in Figure 9, when the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SC2 is the open movement state, the first identification information corresponding to the open movement state is identified as a stop signal, and it is determined that the first signal can be identified as a stop signal.

[0150] 10, if it is determined that the first signal can be identified as a stop signal (SC4, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a identifies the first signal as a stop signal (i.e., identifies the first signal as a stop signal when the opening / closing body 30 is being moved to open or close) and proceeds to SC5. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first signal cannot be identified as a stop signal (SC4, No), the first signal is not identified as a stop signal (i.e., ignores the first signal when the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 is stopped) and proceeds to SC6.

[0151] At SC5, the opening / closing movement control section 93a stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30.

[0152] By processing SC4 and SC5 in this manner, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal as the first signal and the second signal, the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 can be quickly stopped, making it easier to ensure safety when using the opening / closing device 201.

[0153] At SC6, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a determines whether or not a second signal has been received from the operating device 60. If it is determined that the second signal has been received (SC6, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SC7, and if it is determined that the second signal has not been received (SC6, No), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SC9.

[0154] At SC7, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a determines whether or not the second signal received at SC6 can be identified as an open signal or a close signal, based on the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified at SC2.

[0155] While any method can be used to determine whether or not the second signal can be identified as an open signal or a close signal, in the third embodiment, the second identification information corresponding to the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SC2 and / or the open / close state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SC3 is extracted from the second identification information stored in the second identification table 94b, and a determination is made based on whether or not the signal indicated by the extracted second identification information is an open signal or a close signal. Here, if the signal indicated by the second identification information is an open signal or a close signal, it is determined that the signal can be identified as an open signal or a close signal, and if the signal indicated by the second identification information is not an open signal or a close signal, it is determined that the signal cannot be identified as an open signal or a close signal.

[0156] For example, as shown in Figure 9, when the movement state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SC2 is a stopped state and the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 30 identified in SC3 is a fully open state, the second identification information corresponding to the closed movement state is identified as a closed signal, and it is determined that the second signal can be identified as an open signal or a closed signal.

[0157] Returning to Fig. 10, if it is determined that the second signal can be identified as an open signal or a close signal (SC7, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a identifies the second signal as an open signal or a close signal (i.e., if the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 is stopped, the second signal is identified as an open signal or a close signal) and proceeds to SC8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second signal cannot be identified as an open signal or a close signal (SC7, No), the second signal is not identified as an open signal or a close signal (i.e., if the opening / closing body 30 is being opened or closed, the second signal is ignored) and proceeds to SC9.

[0158] In SC8, the opening / closing movement control section 93a opens / closes the opening / closing body 30 based on the open signal or the close signal identified in SC7.

[0159] Specifically, when an opening signal is identified in SC7, the opening / closing body 30 is moved to the opening direction, and when a closing signal is identified in SC7, the opening / closing body 30 is moved to the closing direction.

[0160] In SC9, the opening / closing movement control section 93a determines whether or not an obstacle is present in the opening 2, substantially similarly to the process in SB6.

[0161] Then, if it is determined that an obstacle is present (SC9, Yes), the opening / closing movement control section 93a proceeds to SC10, and if it is determined that an obstacle is not present (SC9, No), the opening / closing movement control section 93a proceeds to SC11.

[0162] In SC10, the opening / closing movement control unit 93a stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 if the opening / closing movement is continuing immediately before the processing of SC10, substantially similar to the processing of SB7, and then proceeds to SC1.

[0163] In SC11, the opening / closing movement control section 93a determines whether the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 30 is the fully closed state or the fully open state, substantially similarly to the process in SB8.

[0164] Then, if it is determined that the opening / closing body 30 is in the fully closed or fully open state (SC11, Yes), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SC10 and stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing body 30 is not in the fully closed or fully open state (SC11, No), the opening / closing movement control unit 93a proceeds to SC1 and similarly repeats the processes from SC1 to SC11.

[0165] By the above-described opening and closing process, the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing body 30 can be performed in substantially the same manner as the opening and closing process according to the second embodiment, and the open / closed state of the opening and closing body 30 can be changed according to the situation.

[0166] (Effects of the Third Embodiment) Thus, according to the third embodiment, The response time from when an operation is performed until the first signal is sent after the operation input is accepted is set to be the same as the stop response time, and when the opening / closing movement control unit 93a is moving the opening / closing body 30 to open or close, it identifies the first signal received from one non-contact sensor as a stop signal and ignores the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor, and when the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 is stopped, it ignores the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor and identifies the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor as an open signal or a close signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal as the first signal and the second signal, the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 30 can be quickly stopped, making it easier to ensure safety when using the opening / closing device 201.

[0167] [III] Modifications to the embodiment Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the specific configurations and means of the present invention can be modified and improved as desired within the scope of the technical ideas of the inventions described in the claims. Such modifications will be described below.

[0168] (About the problem to be solved and the effects of the invention) First, the problems that the invention aims to solve and the effects of the invention are not limited to those described above, and the present invention may solve problems that are not described above or achieve effects that are not described above, or may solve only some of the problems that are described or achieve only some of the effects that are described.

[0169] (Regarding decentralization and integration) In addition, each of the electrical components described above is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution or integration of each part is not limited to that illustrated, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed or integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc. In addition, the "device" in this application is not limited to one configured by a single device, but includes one configured by multiple devices. For example, the control device 90 may be distributed into multiple devices configured to be able to communicate with each other, and a control unit 93 may be provided in some of these multiple devices, and a memory unit 94 may be provided in another part of these multiple devices.

[0170] (shape, number, structure, time series) The components illustrated in the embodiments and drawings may be modified and improved as desired within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention with respect to the shape, numerical values, or structure or chronological relationships of multiple components.

[0171] (Regarding the control system) In the above-mentioned first to third embodiments, the control system 50 has been described as including the upper limit detection unit 71, the lower limit detection unit 72, the seat board switch 81, and the cord reel 82, but is not limited to this. For example, instead of the upper limit detection unit 71, the lower limit detection unit 72, the seat board switch 81, and the cord reel 82, a position detection unit and a rotation speed detection unit may be provided.

[0172] Here, the position detection unit is a position detection means for detecting the position of the opening / closing body 30 (specifically, the position of the closing side end described later) and outputting a signal indicating the detected position (hereinafter referred to as the "position signal") at a predetermined cycle. Also, the rotation speed detection unit is a rotation speed detection means for detecting the rotation speed of the drive unit of the opening / closing device 40 (hereinafter referred to as the "rotation speed of the drive unit") and outputting a signal indicating the detected rotation speed (hereinafter referred to as the "rotation speed signal") at a predetermined cycle. Also, the specific configurations of the position detection unit and the rotation speed detection unit are arbitrary, and for example, they may be configured using a Hall IC or the like having the functions of both the position detection unit and the rotation speed detection unit.

[0173] With such a position detector and rotation speed detector, the open / close state of the opening / closing body 30 can be identified based on the position signal, and the presence or absence of an obstacle can be determined based on the rotation speed signal.

[0174] In addition, in the above-mentioned first to third embodiments, the obstacle detection signal from the seat board switch 81 is transmitted to the control device 90 using the cord reel 82, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the cord reel 82 may be omitted. The obstacle detection signal from the seat board switch 81 may be wirelessly transmitted by a wireless transmitting unit, and the transmitted obstacle detection signal may be received by a wireless receiving unit and then transmitted to the control device 90.

[0175] (Regarding the operating device) In the above embodiment 2, it has been described that the operating device 60 (specifically, one non-contact sensor) transmits the open signal, close signal, and stop signal as indistinguishable signals, but this is not limited thereto, and the open signal, close signal, and stop signal may be transmitted in an identifiable manner.

[0176] As an example, inputs of an opening operation, a closing operation, and a stopping operation, which are different from each other, are identified and accepted, and the inputs are accepted. Operation Input Alternatively, the operation device 60 may receive a signal indicating the movement state information and the open / closed state information from the control device 90, Operation Input When the received moving state information and open / closed state information are received, the control unit 94 may transmit an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal in an identifiable manner based on the received moving state information and open / closed state information while referring to the first identification table 94a.

[0177] In the above-mentioned second embodiment, the stop operation unit 63 is described as being configured with an infrared non-contact sensor, but is not limited thereto. For example, the stop operation unit 63 may be configured with a non-contact sensor or push button of a different type from the opening operation unit 61 and the closing operation unit 62, the non-contact sensor having a stop response time shorter than the opening response time of the opening operation unit 61 and the closing response time of the closing operation unit 62 (for example, a transmissive photoelectric sensor or the like) or the push button.

[0178] (About opening and closing process) In the first embodiment, the opening and closing device 1 executes the opening and closing process according to the first embodiment, but this is not limited thereto. For example, in addition to the opening and closing process according to the first embodiment, the opening and closing process according to the second embodiment or / the opening and closing process according to the third embodiment may be executed.

[0179] As an example, in order to be able to execute the opening / closing process according to the second embodiment, the control unit 93 may include a switching means for switching between a first control mode for executing the opening / closing process according to the first embodiment and a second control mode for executing the opening / closing process according to the second embodiment, and the storage unit 94 may include a first identification table 94a. Then, when the control mode is switched to the first control mode by the switching means, the opening / closing process according to the first embodiment may be executed, and when the control mode is switched to the second control mode by the switching means, the opening / closing process according to the second embodiment may be executed (note that the same applies to the case in which the opening / closing process according to the third embodiment can be executed).

[0180] (Additional Note) The control system of Appendix 1 is a control system for controlling an opening / closing device having an opening / closing body for opening and closing an opening of a building, and is equipped with an opening operation means which, when receiving an opening operation input in a non-contact manner, transmits an opening signal corresponding to the opening operation input for moving the opening / closing body in an open position, a closing operation means which, when receiving a closing operation input in a non-contact manner, transmits a closing signal corresponding to the closing operation input for moving the opening / closing body in a closed position, a stop operation means which, when receiving a stop operation input in a contact or non-contact manner, for stopping the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body, transmits a stop signal corresponding to the stop operation input, and an opening / closing movement control means which controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on a signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stop operation means, and the stop response time which is the response time from receiving the stop operation input in the stop operation means to transmitting the stop signal is shorter than an opening response time which is the response time from receiving the opening operation input in the closing operation means to transmitting the opening signal, and is shorter than a closing response time which is the response time from receiving the closing operation input in the closing operation means to transmitting the closing signal.

[0181] The control system of Appendix 2 is the control system described in Appendix 1, wherein the opening operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor that identifiably transmits the opening signal, the closing operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor that is separate from the opening operation means and that identifiably transmits the closing signal, and the stop operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor or a push button that is separate from the opening operation means and the closing operation means and that identifiably transmits the stop signal, and the opening / closing movement control means controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the opening signal, the closing signal, or the stop signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stop operation means.

[0182] The control system of Supplementary Note 3 is the control system according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the opening operation means, the closing operation means, and the stopping operation means are integrated into one non-contact sensor.

[0183] The control system of Appendix 4 is the control system described in Appendix 3, wherein the one non-contact sensor transmits the open signal, the close signal, and the stop signal as an indistinguishable signal that is for transmitting the open signal, the close signal, and the stop signal in an indistinguishable manner, and the opening / closing movement control means identifies the indistinguishable signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the open signal, the close signal, or the stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body, and controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified open signal, close signal, or stop signal.

[0184] The control system of Appendix 5 is the control system described in Appendix 4, wherein when the one non-contact sensor receives an opening / closing movement in progress signal from the opening / closing movement control means indicating that the opening / closing body is being moved open or closed, the response time from receiving an operation input at the one non-contact sensor to sending the indistinguishable signal is set to be the same as the stop response time, and when the opening / closing body is being moved open or closed, the opening / closing movement control means identifies the indistinguishable signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the stop signal.

[0185] The control system of Appendix 6 is the control system described in Appendix 4, wherein the one non-contact sensor transmits a first signal which is the indistinguishable signal and transmits a second signal which is the indistinguishable signal a predetermined time after transmitting the first signal, and sets a response time from receiving an operation input at the one non-contact sensor to transmitting the first signal to be the same as the stop response time, and the opening / closing movement control means, when moving the opening / closing body to open or close, identifies the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the stop signal and ignores the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor, and, when moving the opening / closing body to stop to open or close, ignores the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor and identifies the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the open signal or the close signal.

[0186] (Effect of supplementary notes) According to the control system described in Appendix 1, the stop response time is made shorter than the open response time and shorter than the close response time. Therefore, compared to a case in which the open response time, close response time, and stop response time are all the same, the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body can be stopped quickly while suppressing malfunction of the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body, thereby improving safety when using the opening / closing device.

[0187] According to the control system described in Appendix 2, the opening operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor that transmits an opening signal in an identifiable manner, the closing operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor that is separate from the opening operation means and transmits a closing signal in an identifiable manner, and the stop operation means is configured with a non-contact sensor or push button that is separate from the opening operation means and the closing operation means and transmits a stop signal in an identifiable manner, so that the opening operation input, closing operation input, and stop operation input can be made individually using separate non-contact sensors (or push buttons), improving the usability of the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stop operation means.

[0188] According to the control system described in Appendix 3, the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means are integrated into a single non-contact sensor, thereby reducing the number of parts and the manufacturing effort required for the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means, and improving the manufacturability of the opening operation means, closing operation means, and stopping operation means.

[0189] According to the control system described in Appendix 4, the opening / closing movement control means identifies an indistinguishable signal received from one non-contact sensor as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body, and controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified open signal, close signal, or stop signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the indistinguishable signal can be identified as an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / closed state of the opening / closing body, making it possible to accurately control the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body.

[0190] According to the control system described in Appendix 5, when an opening / closing movement in progress signal is received from the opening / closing movement control means, the response time from receipt of an operational input at one non-contact sensor to transmission of an indistinguishable signal is set to be the same as the stop response time, and when the opening / closing movement control means is moving the opening / closing body to open or close, the indistinguishable signal received from one non-contact sensor is identified as a stop signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body can be quickly stopped, making it easier to ensure safety when using the opening / closing device.

[0191] According to the control system described in Appendix 6, the response time from receiving an operation input at one non-contact sensor to transmitting a first signal is set to be the same as the stop response time, and when the opening / closing movement control means is moving the opening / closing body to open or close, it identifies the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor as a stop signal and ignores the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor, and when it is stopping the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body, it ignores the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor and identifies the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor as an open signal or a close signal.Therefore, when one non-contact sensor transmits an open signal, a close signal, and a stop signal as the first signal and the second signal, the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body can be quickly stopped, making it easier to ensure safety when using the opening / closing device. [Explanation of symbols]

[0192] 1 Switchgear 2 Opening 3. Wiring 4 Seat side wiring 10 Storage section 20 Guide rail 30 Opening and closing body 31 Slat 32 Seat board 40 Door opener 50 Control System 60 Operating device 61 Opening operation part 62 Closing operation part 63 Stop operation section 71 Upper limit detection unit 72 Lower limit detection unit 81 Seat switch 82 Cord reel 90 Control device 91 Communications Department 92 Power supply section 93 Control Unit 93a Opening / closing movement control section 94 Memory section 94a First specific table 94b Second specific table 101 Switchgear 201 Switchgear

Claims

1. A control system for controlling an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body for opening and closing an opening in a building, an opening operation means for transmitting an opening signal corresponding to an input of an opening operation for moving the opening / closing body to an open position in a non-contact manner; a closing operation means for transmitting a closing signal corresponding to a closing operation input for moving the opening / closing body to a closed position in a non-contact manner; a stop operation means for transmitting a stop signal corresponding to a stop operation input for stopping the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body when the stop operation input is received by contact or non-contact; and an opening / closing movement control means for controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on a signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stop operation means, a stop response time, which is a response time from when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation means until the stop signal is transmitted after the input of the stop operation is accepted, is shorter than an open response time, which is a response time from when the opening operation is performed in the opening operation means until the open signal is transmitted after the input of the opening operation is accepted, and is shorter than a close response time, which is a response time from when the closing operation is performed in the closing operation means until the close signal is transmitted after the input of the closing operation is accepted, The opening operation means is configured by a non-contact sensor that transmits the opening signal in an identifiable manner, The closing operation means is configured as a non-contact sensor that is separate from the opening operation means and transmits the closing signal in an identifiable manner, The stop operation means is separate from the opening operation means and the closing operation means, and is configured by a non-contact sensor or a push button that transmits the stop signal in an identifiable manner, the opening / closing movement control means controls the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the opening signal, the closing signal, or the stop signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stop operation means; A stop acceptance time, which is a time from when the stop operation is performed until an input of the stop operation is accepted, is set to be shorter than an open acceptance time, which is a time from when the open operation is performed until an input of the open operation is accepted, and is shorter than a close acceptance time, which is a time from when the close operation is performed until an input of the close operation is accepted, Control system.

2. A stop transmission time, which is a period from when the input of the stop operation is accepted to when the stop signal is transmitted, is set to be the same as an open transmission time, which is a period from when the input of the open operation is accepted to when the open signal is transmitted, of the stop response time, and is set to be the same as a close transmission time, which is a period from when the input of the close operation is accepted to when the close signal is transmitted, of the close response time. The control system of claim 1 .

3. A control system for controlling an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body for opening and closing an opening in a building, an opening operation means for transmitting an opening signal corresponding to an input of an opening operation for moving the opening / closing body to an open position in a non-contact manner; a closing operation means for transmitting a closing signal corresponding to a closing operation input for moving the opening / closing body to a closed position in a non-contact manner; a stop operation means for transmitting a stop signal corresponding to a stop operation input for stopping the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body when the stop operation input is received by contact or non-contact; and an opening / closing movement control means for controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on a signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stop operation means, a stop response time, which is a response time from when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation means until the stop signal is transmitted after the input of the stop operation is accepted, is shorter than an open response time, which is a response time from when the opening operation is performed in the opening operation means until the open signal is transmitted after the input of the opening operation is accepted, and is shorter than a close response time, which is a response time from when the closing operation is performed in the closing operation means until the close signal is transmitted after the input of the closing operation is accepted, The opening operation means, the closing operation means, and the stopping operation means are integrally configured as a single non-contact sensor, the one non-contact sensor transmits the open signal, the close signal, and the stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the indistinguishable signal being for transmitting the open signal, the close signal, and the stop signal indistinguishably; The opening / closing movement control means is Identifying the indistinguishable signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the open signal, the close signal, or the stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / close state of the opening / closing body; Controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified open signal, close signal, or stop signal; When the one non-contact sensor receives an opening / closing movement in progress signal indicating that the opening / closing body is being opened or closed from the opening / closing movement control means, a response time from when an operation is performed on the one non-contact sensor until the input of the operation is accepted and the unidentifiable signal is transmitted is set to be equal to the stop response time, the opening / closing movement control means, when the opening / closing body is being opened or closed, identifies the indistinguishable signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the stop signal. Control system.

4. A control system for controlling an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body for opening and closing an opening in a building, an opening operation means for transmitting an opening signal corresponding to an input of an opening operation for moving the opening / closing body to an open position in a non-contact manner; a closing operation means for transmitting a closing signal corresponding to a closing operation input for moving the opening / closing body to a closed position in a non-contact manner; a stop operation means for transmitting a stop signal corresponding to a stop operation input for stopping the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body when the stop operation input is received by contact or non-contact; and an opening / closing movement control means for controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on a signal received from the opening operation means, the closing operation means, or the stop operation means, a stop response time, which is a response time from when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation means until the stop signal is transmitted after the input of the stop operation is accepted, is shorter than an open response time, which is a response time from when the opening operation is performed in the opening operation means until the open signal is transmitted after the input of the opening operation is accepted, and is shorter than a close response time, which is a response time from when the closing operation is performed in the closing operation means until the close signal is transmitted after the input of the closing operation is accepted, The opening operation means, the closing operation means, and the stopping operation means are integrally configured as a single non-contact sensor, the one non-contact sensor transmits the open signal, the close signal, and the stop signal as an indistinguishable signal, the indistinguishable signal being for transmitting the open signal, the close signal, and the stop signal indistinguishably; The opening / closing movement control means is Identifying the indistinguishable signal received from the one non-contact sensor as the open signal, the close signal, or the stop signal based on the movement state of the opening / closing body and / or the open / close state of the opening / closing body; Controlling the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body based on the identified open signal, close signal, or stop signal; the one non-contact sensor transmits a first signal which is the indistinguishable signal, and transmits a second signal which is the indistinguishable signal after a predetermined time has elapsed since transmitting the first signal; a response time from when an operation is performed on the one non-contact sensor until the first signal is transmitted after the input of the operation is accepted is set to be equal to the stop response time; The opening / closing movement control means is When the opening / closing body is being moved to open or close, the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor is identified as the stop signal, and the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor is ignored; When the opening or closing movement of the opening / closing body is stopped, the first signal received from the one non-contact sensor is ignored, and the second signal received from the one non-contact sensor is identified as the opening signal or the closing signal. Control system.

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