Locking system for control box

Abstract

To provide an operation box lock system that makes it possible to efficiently lock and / or unlock a lid of an operation box while ensuring the security of the operation box.SOLUTION: A lock system 90 for locking and / or unlocking a lid 66b of an operation box 66 provided around an opening / closing device 10 for opening and closing an opening 3 of a building, a lock portion 100 that mechanically locks and unlocks the lid 66b of the operation box 66, a switching portion that switches the state of the lock portion 100 from either a locked state or an unlocked state to the other, a lock-side receiving portion that receives an instruction signal transmitted from a communication device 80, and a switching control unit that controls the switching of the switching portion on the basis of an instruction signal received by the lock-side receiving portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lock system for an operation box.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, when an inspection operation is performed on a shutter device provided at an opening of a building, if the operation unit of the shutter device is housed in a keyed switch box, the lid of the switch box is unlocked by a worker with a key, and the operation unit of the shutter device becomes operable, so that the worker can perform the inspection operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, regarding the method of managing the key of the switch box, for example, before the inspection operation, the administrator directly delivers the key to the worker at the work site, and after the inspection operation, the worker directly returns the key to the administrator at the work site, thereby managing it (that is, the administrator and the worker directly transfer the key face-to-face at the work site to manage it).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Here, in the above conventional technology, as described above, during the above inspection operation, the administrator and the worker directly transfer the key of the switch box face-to-face at the work site, so the worker has to wait at the work site until the administrator comes to the work site, and the start time and end time of the above inspection operation may be affected by the key transfer time. Therefore, there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of efficiently locking or / and unlocking the lid of the operation box while ensuring the security of the operation box such as the switch box.

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and to provide a locking system for an operating box that enables efficient locking and / or unlocking of the lid of the operating box while ensuring the security of the operating box. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objective, the locking system for an operation box according to claim 1 is an operation box provided around an opening / closing device for opening and closing an opening in a building, and is a locking system for locking and / or unlocking the lid of an operation box that houses an operation panel for receiving operations related to the opening / closing device, comprising: a locking means for mechanically locking and unlocking the lid of the operation box; a switching means for switching the state of the locking means from either a locked state or an unlocked state to either the other; a receiving means for receiving an instruction signal transmitted from a specific external device that instructs to switch the state of the locking means to either the locked state or the unlocked state; and a switching control means for controlling the switching of the switching means based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means. The locking means comprises a first locking means provided on the lid of the operation box, the first locking means being able to be switched between a locked position and an unlocked position by manual operation of the first locking means, and a second locking means provided inside the storage section of the operation box, the second locking means being able to be locked to the first locking means, the switching means being able to displace the position of the second locking means to a locked position corresponding to the locked state and an unlocked position corresponding to the unlocked state, and the position of the second locking means being able to move from the locked position to the unlocked position The operating box comprises a drive means for driving the displacement means to displace it to a certain position, and the switching control means controls the switching of the switching means by driving the displacement means with the drive means when the instruction signal received by the receiving means is an unlocking instruction signal that instructs to switch the state of the lock means to the unlocked state, and the operation panel is provided in the storage part of the operating box at a position that can face the lid of the operating box, and the drive means is provided in the storage part of the operating box on the rear side of the storage part of the storage part of the operating box relative to the operation panel.

[0007] The locking system for the control box according to claim 2 is the locking system for the control box according to claim 1, The first locking means is configured such that, when the first locking means is in the locked position, its tip is contained within the opening of the operating box, which is closed by the lid, when viewed from the front.

[0008] The locking system for the control box according to claim 3 is the locking system for the control box according to claim 2, The displacement means is configured such that, when the second locking means is in the locked position, the second locking means is located within the opening of the operating box in a front view.

[0009] The locking system for the control box according to claim 4 is the locking system for the control box according to claim 3, The switching means includes a biasing means for biasing the displacement means so that the position of the second locking means returns from the unlocked position to the locked position. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The locking system for an operating box according to claim 1 includes a locking means for mechanically locking and unlocking the lid of the operating box, a switching means for switching the state of the locking means from either a locked state or an unlocked state to either the other, a receiving means for receiving an instruction signal transmitted from a specific external device, and a switching control means for controlling the switching of the switching means based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means. Therefore, the state of the locking means can be switched to a locked state or an unlocked state based on an instruction signal received from a specific external device. Thus, compared to the conventional technology (a technology for locking a switch box with a mechanical lock), the lid of the operating box can be locked and / or unlocked without the administrator and the worker having to exchange keys face-to-face at the work site, and the locking and / or unlocking of the lid of the operating box can be performed efficiently while ensuring the security of the operating box. Furthermore, the switching means includes a displacement means capable of displacing the position of the second locking means to a locked position and an unlocked position, and a drive means that drives the displacement means so that the position of the second locking means is displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position. The switching control means controls the switching of the switching means by driving the displacement means with the drive means when the instruction signal received by the receiving means is an unlock instruction signal. As a result, the switching means can be configured relatively simply, and the switching control of the switching means can be performed relatively simply, thereby improving the manufacturability of the switching means and the controllability of the switching control means. Furthermore, since the control panel is positioned within the storage compartment of the control box so as to face the lid of the control box, and the drive mechanism is positioned further back in the storage compartment than the control panel, it is possible to ensure the operability of the control panel while also securing storage space for the control panel and the drive mechanism, thereby improving the storage capacity of the control panel and the drive mechanism.

[0013] According to the locking system for the operating box described in claim 2, The first locking means is configured such that, when in the locked position, its tip is contained within the opening of the operating box, which is closed by the lid, when viewed from the front. Compared to the case where the tip of the first locking means is not contained within the opening of the operating box when viewed from the front, this reduces the likelihood of forgetting to lock the lid of the operating box, and makes it easier to ensure the security of the operating box.

[0014] According to the locking system for the operating box described in claim 3, The displacement mechanism is configured such that, when the second locking mechanism is in the locked position, the second locking mechanism is positioned within the opening of the operating box in a front view. This ensures that the second locking mechanism is securely locked to the first locking mechanism, and that the lid of the operating box is securely locked.

[0015] According to the locking system for the operating box described in claim 4, The switching mechanism includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the displacement mechanism so that the position of the second locking mechanism returns from the unlocked position to the locked position. This allows the position of the second locking mechanism to be returned from the unlocked position to the locked position, thereby improving the usability of the locking system for the operating box. Furthermore, for example, when the lid of the operating box is open and the position of the second locking mechanism has been returned from the unlocked position to the locked position, and the lid is closed while the posture of the first locking mechanism remains in the locked position, the deformation of the biasing mechanism allows the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism to lock smoothly, making it possible to lock the lid of the operating box without receiving a locking instruction signal. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] This is a diagram conceptually illustrating a management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the switching-side control unit of a switchgear. [Figure 3] This is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a communication device. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the lock-side control unit. [Figure 5]It is a diagram showing an operation box (partial illustration omitted and partial shown by imaginary lines), (a) is a front view, (b) is a plan view, and (c) is a right side view. [Figure 6] It is a front view showing the state of the operation box, (a) is a diagram showing the state where the lid is closed, and (b) is a diagram showing the state where the lid is open (partial illustration omitted). [Figure 7] It is a diagram showing the locking part and the switching part (partial shown by imaginary lines), (a) is a front view, (b) is a plan view, and (c) is a right side view. [Figure 8] It is a diagram showing the displacement moving part and the biasing part, (a) is a front view, (b) is a plan view, and (c) is a right side view. [Figure 9] It is a diagram showing the displacement support part (partial illustration omitted), (a) is a front view, (b) is a plan view, and (c) is a right side view. [Figure 10] It is a flowchart of the lock processing according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] It is a plan view showing the state of the locking part (partial illustration omitted), (a) is a diagram showing the locked state, and (b) is a diagram showing the unlocked state. [Figure 12] It is a plan view showing the situation when closing the lid of the operation box when the posture of the locking part is the locked posture (partial illustration omitted), (a) is a diagram showing the position of the second locking part is the unlocked position and the lid is open, (b) is a diagram showing the position of the second locking part is the locked position and the lid is being closed, (c) is a diagram showing the position of the second locking part is between the unlocked position and the locked position and the lid is being closed, and (d) is a diagram showing the position of the second locking part is the locked position and the lid is closed.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the lock system for an operation box according to this invention will be described in detail. First, after explaining 〔I〕the basic concept of the embodiment, 〔II〕the specific content of the embodiment will be described, and finally, 〔III〕modification examples of the embodiment will be described. However, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments.

[0020] [I] Basic Concepts of the Embodiments First, the basic concept of the embodiment will be explained. The embodiment is, in general terms, an operation box provided around an opening / closing device for opening and closing an opening in a building, and relates to an operation box locking system for locking and / or unlocking the lid of the operation box which houses an operation panel for receiving operations related to the opening / closing device.

[0021] Here, the specific structure and type of "building" are arbitrary, but the concept includes, for example, public facilities, commercial facilities, office buildings, and multi-unit residential buildings such as apartments and condominiums.

[0022] Furthermore, "building openings" refer to openings formed in a part of the building's structure (for example, walls, floors, ceilings, etc.) for the purpose of installing doorways or windows.

[0023] Furthermore, "opening and closing devices" are devices installed in the openings of a building for security or fire prevention purposes, and the concept includes, for example, all types of electrically driven shutter devices and / or door devices (such as heat-resistant doors).

[0024] In the following embodiment, we will describe the case where the opening and closing device is an electrically operated shutter that opens and closes vertically and is installed at the entrance or exit of a building such as a public facility.

[0025] [II] Specific details of the embodiment Next, the specific details of the embodiment will be described.

[0026] (composition) First, the configuration of the management system to which the locking system for the operation box according to the embodiment is applied will be described.

[0027] In the following explanation, the X direction in Figure 1 will be referred to as the left-right direction of the management system (-X direction is the left direction of the management system, and +X direction is the right direction of the management system), the Y direction in Figure 5 will be referred to as the front-back direction of the management system (+Y direction is the front direction of the management system, and -Y direction is the rear direction of the management system), and the Z direction in Figure 1 will be referred to as the up-down direction of the management system (+Z direction is the up direction of the management system, and -Z direction is the down direction of the management system).

[0028] Management system 1 is a system for managing the switchgear 10, and schematically includes the switchgear 10, a communication device 80, and a locking system 90, as shown in Figure 1.

[0029] (Configuration - Switching device) First, let's explain the configuration of the switchgear 10.

[0030] The opening / closing device 10 is a device for opening and closing an opening 3 provided in the building's structure 2 (for example, the exterior wall of the building), which allows a worker M (described later) to enter and exit the building. This opening / closing device 10 is installed in the opening 3 and, as shown in Figure 1, comprises a storage unit 20, a guide rail 30, an opening / closing body 40, an opening / closing mechanism 50, a winding shaft (not shown), and a control system 60.

[0031] Regarding the configuration of the opening / closing device 10, unless otherwise specified, it is assumed to be the same as that of a known shutter device, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

[0032] Furthermore, the connection configuration of each component that makes up this switching device 10 is set as shown below.

[0033] In other words, the switching-side control unit 70 of the control system 60, which will be described later, is electrically connected to the switch 50, the operation panel 61 of the control system 60, the upper limit detection unit 62, the lower limit detection unit 63, and the seat plate switch 64 via wiring 4. This allows for direct or indirect communication and / or power supply between the switching-side control unit 70 and each of the switch 50, the operation panel 61, the upper limit detection unit 62, the lower limit detection unit 63, and the seat plate switch 64.

[0034] (Configuration - Opening / closing device - Storage section) The storage section 20 is a hollow body for housing the various parts of the opening / closing device 10. As shown in Figure 1, this storage section 20 is installed above the upper end of the opening 3. The opening / closing mechanism 50, the winding shaft, and the upper limit detection unit 62, lower limit detection unit 63, cord reel 65, and opening / closing side control unit 70 of the control system 60 (described later) are housed inside the storage section 20. When the opening / closing body 40 is wound up by the winding shaft, at least a part of the opening / closing body 40 is also housed inside the storage section 20.

[0035] (Configuration - Opening / closing device - Guide rail) The guide rail 30 guides the opening / closing body 40 to move along the opening / closing direction (vertical direction) of the opening 3. The guide rail 30 is a long body formed with a roughly U-shaped cross-section, and is positioned at each of the left and right ends of the opening / closing device 10 in a direction roughly aligned with the vertical direction, and is fixed directly to the wall of the building or indirectly to it via a base material (not shown).

[0036] (Configuration - Opening / closing device - Opening / closing body) The opening / closing body 40 is a shielding means that switches the open / closed state of the opening / closing body 40 by moving it in a closed or open position by the winding shaft.

[0037] Here, the term "opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 40" is a concept that includes a fully closed state in which the opening 3 is completely closed by the opening / closing body 40, a fully open state in which the opening 3 is completely opened by the opening / closing body 40, and a half-open state in which the opening 3 is half-open by the opening / closing body 40. In this embodiment, the method for determining the "opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 40" is determined based on the detection results of the upper limit detection unit 62 and the lower limit detection unit 63.

[0038] As shown in Figure 1, the opening / closing body 40 is composed of a plurality of slats 41, and the plurality of slats 41 are fitted together and connected to each other via fitting portions (not shown) formed at both the upper and lower ends of each slat 41. Furthermore, each of the left and right ends of the opening / closing body 40 is inserted into the inside of the guide rail 30 via the U-shaped open end of the guide rail 30, allowing it to slide inside the guide rail 30 in the vertical direction, and is restricted from falling out of the guide rail 30 in the front and back direction.

[0039] Furthermore, a seat plate 42 is connected to the closed end of the opening / closing body 40 (specifically, the lower end of the opening / closing body 40). This seat plate 42 is positioned to be close to or in contact with the building's floor surface when fully closed, and is formed along the entire length of the closed end of the opening / closing body 40 in the left-right direction.

[0040] (Configuration - Switching device - Switching machine) The opening / closing mechanism 50 electrically opens and closes the opening / closing body 40 by controlling the rotation of the winding shaft. This opening / closing mechanism 50 is composed of, for example, a known opening / closing mechanism, and as shown in Figure 1, is installed inside the storage section 20 in the vicinity of the winding shaft.

[0041] (Configuration - Opening / closing device - Winding shaft) The winding shaft is a pivot shaft for closing or opening the opening / closing body 40. This winding shaft is constructed using, for example, a known winding shaft, and is installed along the left-right direction.

[0042] Furthermore, a connecting slat (not shown) connected to the upper end of the opening / closing body 40 is connected to this winding shaft, and by rotating this winding shaft, the opening / closing body 40 can be moved in a closed or open position via the connecting slat.

[0043] Furthermore, since the left end (or right end) of this winding shaft is connected to the output shaft of the switch 50 via a chain (not shown), the winding shaft can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the output shaft of the switch 50.

[0044] (Configuration - Switchgear - Control System) Next, the configuration of the control system 60 will be described.

[0045] The control system 60 is for controlling the opening / closing device 10 and, as shown in Figure 1, includes an operation panel 61, an upper limit detection unit 62, a lower limit detection unit 63, a seat plate switch 64, a cord reel 65, and an opening / closing side control unit 70.

[0046] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Operation panel) The control panel 61 is for receiving operations (e.g., opening, closing, and stopping) related to the opening / closing body 40 of the opening / closing device 10. This control panel 61 is configured using, for example, known operating means for shutter devices (e.g., wired or wireless operating devices). Specifically, as shown in Figure 6(b), it includes an open button 61a for instructing to electrically open the opening / closing body 40, a close button 61b for instructing to electrically close the opening / closing body 40, and a stop button 61c for instructing to stop the electrically closed or open opening movement.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the operation panel 61 is located near the opening 3. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, it is housed in an operation box 66 (more specifically, a storage unit 66a described later) located around the opening / closing device 10, and is connected to the storage unit 66a described later via a fixing device or the like, through a first panel-side mounting member 61d attached to the operation panel 61 and a second panel-side mounting member 61e provided in the storage unit 66a described later.

[0048] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Operation box) Furthermore, the control box 66 is for housing the control panel 61. This control box 66 is constructed using, for example, a known control box (for example, a steel control box (for example, a steel, stainless steel, etc.)). Specifically, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, it comprises a substantially box-shaped storage section 66a, a lid 66b provided on the front of the storage section 66a, and an opening 66c provided on the front of the storage section 66a, which is closed by the lid 66b.

[0049] Furthermore, this control box 66 is located on the outdoor surface of the building structure 2 and is fixed to the building structure 2 by fasteners or the like.

[0050] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Upper limit detection unit) Returning to Figure 1, the upper limit detection unit 62 is an upper limit detection means that detects whether the closed end of the opening / closing body 40 has reached the position of the opening / closing body 40 in the fully open state (hereinafter referred to as the "fully open position"). This upper limit detection unit 62 is configured using, for example, a known detection sensor (for example, a counter-type limit switch that detects the rotational speed of the output shaft of the opening / closing mechanism 50), and as shown in Figure 1, it is installed in the vicinity of the opening / closing mechanism 50 within the storage unit 20.

[0051] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Lower limit detection unit) The lower limit detection unit 63 is a lower limit detection means that detects whether the closed end of the opening / closing body 40 has reached the position of the opening / closing body 40 in the fully closed state (hereinafter referred to as the "fully closed position"). This lower limit detection unit 63 is configured using, for example, a known detection sensor (for example, a counter-type limit switch that detects the rotational speed of the output shaft of the opening / closing mechanism 50), and as shown in Figure 1, it is installed in the vicinity of the opening / closing mechanism 50 within the storage unit 20.

[0052] (Configuration - Opening / closing device - Control system - Seat plate switch) The seat plate switch 64 is an obstacle detection means for detecting obstacles, and is configured using a known wired seat plate switch (for example, a microswitch), and is attached to the seat plate 42 as shown in Figure 1.

[0053] Furthermore, "obstacles" refer to anything that hinders the opening and closing movement (specifically, the closing movement) of the opening / closing mechanism 40, and include, for example, people, animals, objects, etc.

[0054] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Cord reel) The cord reel 65 winds up or unwinds the wiring 5 (hereinafter referred to as "seat plate side wiring 5") that connects the seat plate switch 64 and the opening / closing side control unit 70 in a wired communication manner, so that even when the seat plate switch 64 moves in the direction of opening / closing movement in conjunction with the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing device 10, the unwinding length of the wiring 5 is always maintained at an appropriate length. This cord reel 65 is constructed using, for example, a known cord reel, and is provided near the opening 3 as shown in Figure 1.

[0055] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Switching side control unit) The switching-side control unit 70 is a device that interlocks each part of the switching device 10, and as shown in Figure 2, it comprises a switching-side communication unit 71, a switching-side power supply unit 72, a switching-side control unit 73, and a switching-side storage unit 74.

[0056] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Switching-side control unit - Switching-side communication unit) The switching-side communication unit 71 is a communication means for communicating between the switching device 50, the operation panel 61, the upper limit detection unit 62, the lower limit detection unit 63, and the seat plate switch 64 and the switching-side control unit 70, and is configured using, for example, known communication means (one example, a communication means that communicates using a wired communication network).

[0057] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Switching side control unit - Switching side power supply unit) The switching-side power supply unit 72 is a switching-side power supply means that supplies power from a commercial power source (not shown) or a battery (e.g., a battery) to each part of the switching-side control unit 70, as well as to the operation panel 61, the upper limit detection unit 62, the lower limit detection unit 63, and / or the seat plate switch 64, etc.

[0058] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Switching side control unit - Switching side control unit) The opening / closing control unit 73 is an opening / closing control means that controls each part of the opening / closing control unit 70. Specifically, it is a computer configured with a CPU, various programs interpreted and executed on the CPU (including basic control programs such as the OS and application programs launched on the OS to realize specific functions), and internal memory such as RAM for storing programs and various data (the same applies to the configuration of the communication control unit 85 of the communication device 80 described later, and the configuration of the lock control unit 204 of the lock system 90 described later).

[0059] (Configuration - Switching device - Control system - Switching-side control unit - Switching-side memory unit) The switching-side storage unit 74 is a switching-side storage means that stores programs and various data necessary for the operation of the switching-side control unit 70, and is configured using a rewritable recording medium, for example, a non-volatile recording medium such as flash memory can be used (the same applies to the configuration of the communication-side storage unit 86 of the communication device 80 described later, and the configuration of the lock-side storage unit 205 of the lock system 90 described later).

[0060] (Configuration - Communication equipment) Next, the configuration of the communication device 80 will be described.

[0061] The communication device 80 is a device (specifically, a particular external device described later) for communicating various types of information directly or indirectly with the lock-side control unit 200 of the lock system 90 described later. This communication device 80 is held by the worker M who performs management work related to the switchgear 10, and is connected to the lock-side control unit 200 of the lock system 90 described later so as to be able to communicate directly or indirectly. As shown in Figure 3, it comprises a communication-side communication unit 81, a communication-side operation unit 82, a communication-side output unit 83, a communication-side power supply unit 84, a communication-side control unit 85, and a communication-side storage unit 86.

[0062] Here, "management work related to the switchgear 10" is a concept that includes, for example, inspection work, repair work, and / or maintenance work related to the switchgear 10 and / or other equipment (for example, electrical equipment, gas equipment, fire extinguishing equipment, and / or fire prevention equipment, etc.).

[0063] Regarding the configuration of the communication device 80, unless otherwise specified, it is assumed to be the same as that of a well-known communication terminal such as a smartphone, and therefore no further explanation is provided.

[0064] (Configuration - Communication device - Communication side communication unit) The communication-side communication unit 81 is a communication-side communication means for communicating between the lock-side control unit 200 of the lock system 90 (described later) and the communication device 80. It is configured using, for example, known communication means that perform short-range and long-range wireless communication using a wireless communication network (for example, communication means using a short-range wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth® and a long-range wireless communication standard such as 4G, 5G, or LTE®).

[0065] (Configuration - Communication device - Communication-side control unit) The communication-side operation unit 82 is a communication-side operation means that receives operation input to the communication device 80, and is configured using various known operation means such as switches and touchpads.

[0066] (Configuration - Communication device - Communication side output unit) The communication-side output unit 83 is a communication-side output means that outputs various types of information based on the control of the communication-side control unit 85, and is configured using, for example, a known display means (one example, a display) or an audio output means (one example, a speaker).

[0067] (Configuration - Communication device - Communication side control unit - Communication side power supply unit) The communication-side power supply unit 84 is a communication-side power supply means that supplies power to each part of the communication device 80.

[0068] (Configuration - Communication device - Communication side control unit) The communication-side control unit 85 is a communication-side control means that controls the communication device 80.

[0069] (Configuration - Communication device - Communication-side storage unit) The communication-side storage unit 86 is a communication-side storage means that records programs necessary for the operation of the communication device 80 (for example, an application program that enables the transmission of instruction signals, as described later) and various data.

[0070] (Configuration - Locking System) Returning to Figure 1, we will now describe the configuration of the locking system 90.

[0071] The locking system 90 is a locking system for the operating box 66 for locking and / or unlocking the lid 66b of the operating box 66, and as shown in Figures 1, 5, and 7, it comprises a locking unit 100, a switching unit 110, and a locking-side control unit 200.

[0072] (Configuration - Locking system - Lock part) The locking mechanism 100 is a locking means for mechanically locking and unlocking the lid 66b of the operating box 66. This locking mechanism 100 is constructed using, for example, a known mechanical lock, and as shown in Figures 5 to 7, it comprises a locking mechanism body 101, a first locking part 102, and a second locking part 103.

[0073] (Configuration - Locking system - Lock part - Lock body) Returning to Figure 5, the lock body 101 is the basic structure of the lock unit 100. This lock body 101 is constructed using a known locking mechanism that allows manual operation of the first locking part 102 via a key, for example. As shown in Figure 5, it is provided on the lid 66b of the operation box 66 and connected to the lid 66b by a fastener or the like.

[0074] (Configuration - Locking system - Lock part - First locking part) The first locking portion 102 is a first locking means that can switch the position of the first locking portion 102 between a locked position and an unlocked position by manual operation of the first locking portion 102 performed via the lock body 101. This first locking portion 102 is constructed using, for example, a known locking member (for example, a substantially plate-shaped locking piece) and is provided on the lid portion 66b of the operation box 66. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, it is positioned on the back side of the lid portion 66b and connected to the operating shaft portion of the lock body 101 by a fixing device or the like.

[0075] Here, "locked position" in this embodiment refers to the position in which the first locking portion 102 can be locked to the second locking portion 103. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, this refers to the position in which the tip of the first locking portion 102 is located to the left of the base end of the first locking portion 102.

[0076] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the "unlocked position" refers to a position in which the first locking portion 102 is unable to lock to the second locking portion 103. Specifically, this refers to a position in which the tip of the first locking portion 102 is located above (or below) the base end of the first locking portion 102.

[0077] (Configuration - Locking system - Lock part - Second locking part) The second locking portion 103 is a second locking means that can be locked to the first locking portion 102. This second locking portion 103 is constructed, for example, using a locking hole (for example, a rectangular locking hole larger than the vertical cross-sectional shape of the first locking portion 102) and is provided inside the storage portion 66a of the operation box 66. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, it is positioned in the displacement movement portion body 131 of the switching portion 110, which will be described later, so that it can be locked to the first locking portion 102.

[0078] (Configuration - Locking system - Lock mechanism - Other components) Furthermore, although the specific configuration of the locking portion 100 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, the first locking portion 102 is configured such that, when the first locking portion 102 is in the locked position, the tip of the first locking portion 102 fits inside the opening 66c of the operation box 66 in a front view.

[0079] Specifically, the first locking portion 102 is located on the door-edge side of the lid portion 66b of the operation box 66, and is positioned approximately in the center of the lid portion 66b in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the length from the tip to the base end of the first locking portion 102 is set to be shorter than the length from the base end of the first locking portion 102 to the door-edge side end (left end in Figure 7) of the opening 66c of the operation box 66.

[0080] This configuration makes it easier to prevent forgetting to lock the lid 66b of the operation box 66, compared to the case where the tip of the first locking part 102 does not fit inside the opening 66c of the operation box 66 when viewed from the front, thereby ensuring the security of the operation box 66.

[0081] (Configuration - Locking system - Switching unit) Returning to Figure 5, the switching unit 110 is a switching means for switching the state of the lock unit 100 from either the locked state or the unlocked state to either the other, and as shown in Figure 5, it is provided inside the storage unit 66a of the operation box 66.

[0082] Here, "locked state" in this embodiment means the state in which the first locking part 102 is locked to the second locking part 103, as shown in Figure 11(a).

[0083] Furthermore, in this embodiment, "unlocked state" means the state in which the first locking part 102 is not locked to the second locking part 103, as shown in Figure 11(b).

[0084] Further details regarding the configuration of the switching unit 110 will be described later.

[0085] (Configuration - Locking system - Locking side control unit) Returning to Figure 4, the lock-side control unit 200 is a unit that controls each component of the lock system 90. This lock-side control unit 200 is located near the housing 66a of the operation box 66 and, as shown in Figure 4, comprises a lock-side receiver 201, a lock-side transmitter 202, a lock-side power supply 203, a lock-side control unit 204, and a lock-side storage unit 205.

[0086] (Configuration - Locking system - Locking control unit - Locking receiver) The lock-side receiving unit 201 is a receiving means for receiving instruction signals transmitted from a specific external device, and is configured using known communication means for short-range and long-range wireless communication using a wireless communication network, for example.

[0087] Here, "specific external device" means a device capable of transmitting instruction signals, and in this embodiment, this refers to a device such as the communication device 80, on which an application program that enables the transmission of instruction signals is installed.

[0088] Furthermore, the "instruction signal" is a signal that instructs to switch the state of the lock unit 100 to a locked state or an unlocked state. In this embodiment, this includes a locking instruction signal that instructs to switch the state of the lock unit 100 to a locked state, and an unlocking instruction signal that instructs to switch the state of the lock unit 100 to an unlocked state.

[0089] (Configuration - Locking system - Locking side control unit - Locking side transmitter) The lock-side transmitting unit 202 is a transmitting means for transmitting a predetermined control signal to the drive unit 150, which will be described later, and is configured using, for example, a known communication means (one example, a communication means that communicates using a wired communication network).

[0090] (Configuration - Locking system - Locking side control unit - Locking side power supply unit) The lock-side power supply unit 203 is a lock-side power supply means that supplies power from a commercial power source (not shown) or a battery (e.g., a battery) to each part of the lock-side control unit 200.

[0091] (Configuration - Locking system - Locking side control unit - Locking side control unit) The lock-side control unit 204 is a lock-side control means that controls each part of the lock-side control unit 200, and, as shown in Figure 4, functionally, it includes a switching control unit 204a.

[0092] The switching control unit 204a is a switching control means for controlling the switching of the switching unit 110 based on the instruction signal received by the lock-side receiving unit 201.

[0093] Details of the processing performed by this lock-side control unit 204 will be described later.

[0094] (Configuration - Locking system - Locking control unit - Locking memory unit) The lock-side storage unit 205 is a lock-side storage means that records programs and various data necessary for the operation of each part of the lock-side control unit 200.

[0095] With this locking system 90, for example, a building manager (hereinafter simply referred to as "manager") can lock and unlock the lid 66b of the operation box 66 by manually operating the first locking part 102 via a key, and in the locking process described later, an operator can lock and unlock the lid 66b of the operation box 66 via the communication device 80.

[0096] (Configuration - Details of the switching unit configuration) Next, the details of the configuration of the switching unit 110 will be described. Unless otherwise specified, the switching unit 110 can be manufactured in any shape, by any method, and of any material.

[0097] In this embodiment, the switching unit 110 includes a displacement unit 120, a drive unit 150, and a biasing unit 160, as shown in Figures 5 to 7.

[0098] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section) The displacement unit 120 is a displacement means capable of displacing the position of the second locking unit 103 to the locked position and the unlocked position, and as shown in Figure 7, it comprises a displacement movement unit 130 and a displacement support unit 140.

[0099] Here, "locked position of the second locking part 103" refers to the position corresponding to the locked state. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 7 and 11(a), the second locking part 103 is located within the opening 66c of the operation box 66 in a front view, and this position is the position in which it can be locked with the first locking part 102 in the locked position.

[0100] Furthermore, the "unlocked position of the second locking part 103" refers to the position corresponding to the unlocked state. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 11(b), the second locking part 103 is located outside the opening 66c of the operation box 66 in a front view, and this position is one in which it cannot be locked to the first locking part 102 in the locked position.

[0101] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section - Displacement movement section) Returning to Figure 8, the displacement movement section 130 is for moving the second locking section 103 to the locked position and the unlocked position, and as shown in Figure 8, it comprises the displacement movement section body 131, the moving side connecting section 132, the receiving section 133, and the contact section 135.

[0102] (Configuration - Details of the switching section configuration - Displacement section - Displacement movement section - Displacement movement section body) The displacement movement unit body 131 is the basic structure of the displacement movement unit 130. This displacement movement unit body 131 is formed, for example, from a roughly plate-shaped steel body, and as shown in Figure 8, it is arranged inside the housing 66a of the operation box 66 so that the main surface of the displacement movement unit body 131 (the surface of the displacement movement unit body 131 with the largest area) is roughly aligned in the vertical direction.

[0103] Furthermore, while the specific size of the displacement movement unit body 131 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is set as follows.

[0104] In other words, the width of the displacement movement unit body 131 (length in the front-rear direction in Figure 8) is set to a length that allows the second locking part 103, which is provided on the tip side portion 131a (front side portion in Figure 8) of the displacement movement unit body 131, to lock with the first locking part 102. Specifically, it is set to be slightly shorter than the length in the front-rear direction of the storage portion 66a of the operation box 66.

[0105] Furthermore, the vertical length of the displacement movement unit body 131 is set to a length that allows the second locking part 103 to lock with the first locking part 102. Specifically, it is set to be longer than the vertical length of the second locking part 103 and shorter than the vertical length of the storage section 66a of the operation box 66. For example, it may be set to about half the vertical length of the storage section 66a.

[0106] Furthermore, the thickness (plate thickness) of the displacement movement unit body 131 is set to be approximately the same as the plate thickness of the storage section 66a of the operation box 66.

[0107] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the displacement movement unit body 131 is provided with a restraining unit 134.

[0108] The restraining part 134 is designed to stop the rotation of the displacement part 130 (specifically, the displacement movement part 130) when the displacement movement part 130 rotates due to the biasing part 160, by bringing the displacement movement part 130 into contact with the operation panel 61. This restraining part 134 is constructed by making a part of the displacement movement part body 131 concave (in Figure 8, a concave shape that is recessed toward the left), and is provided between the front end portion 131a and the base end portion 131b (rear portion in Figure 8) of the displacement movement part body 131.

[0109] In this embodiment, the position of the second locking portion 103 when the rotation of the displacement movement portion 130 is restrained by the restraining portion 134 coincides with the locked position.

[0110] Furthermore, while the method of forming the displacement movement body 131 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is formed by connecting multiple folded steel plate-like bodies to each other using fasteners and / or welding. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, it may be formed by folding a single steel plate-like body.

[0111] (Configuration - Details of the switching section configuration - Displacement section - Displacement movement section - Movement side connection section) The movable-side connecting portion 132 is for connecting the displacement-moving portion 130 and the displacement-supporting portion 140 via the pivot shaft portion 142, which will be described later. This movable-side connecting portion 132 is formed, for example, from a roughly plate-shaped body made of steel, and as shown in Figure 8, it is provided so as to protrude from the upper end and lower end of the base end portion 131b of the displacement-moving portion body 131 toward the inside of the opening 66c of the operation box 66 (to the right in Figure 8) (i.e., two movable-side connecting portions 132 are provided).

[0112] In the following, if necessary, the movable-side connecting portion 132a provided at the upper end of the base end portion 131b of the displacement-moving unit body 131 will be referred to as the "upper movable-side connecting portion 132a," and the movable-side connecting portion 132b provided at the lower end of the base end portion 131b of the displacement-moving unit body 131 will be referred to as the "downward movable-side connecting portion 132b."

[0113] Furthermore, while the specific size of the movable connection part 132 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is set as follows.

[0114] In other words, the width of the movable connection portion 132 (length in the front-rear direction in Figure 8) is set to be shorter than the length of the displacement movable portion body 131 in the front-rear direction. For example, it may be set to less than half the length of the base end portion 131b of the displacement movable portion body 131 in the front-rear direction.

[0115] Furthermore, the protruding length of the movable connection part 132 (the length in the left-right direction in Figure 8) is set to be greater than (or less than) the width of the movable connection part 132.

[0116] Furthermore, the thickness (plate thickness) of the movable connection part 132 is set to be approximately the same as the thickness (plate thickness) of the displacement movable part body 131.

[0117] Furthermore, the method for forming the movable side connection portion 132 is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is formed by bending the base end portion 131b of the displacement movable part body 131. However, this is not limited to this method, and for example, it may be formed by connecting a steel plate-like body, which is formed separately from the displacement movable part body 131, to the displacement movable part body 131 by welding or the like.

[0118] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section - Displacement movement section - Support section) The receiving portion 133 is for receiving the driving force from the drive unit 150. This receiving portion 133 is formed, for example, from a steel plate-like body whose front shape is roughly Z-shaped.

[0119] Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, it comprises a first receiving piece 133a located above the displacement movement unit body 131, a second receiving piece 133b located below the first receiving piece 133a and to the left of the displacement movement unit body 131, and a third receiving piece 133c connecting the first receiving piece 133a and the second receiving piece 133b.

[0120] Furthermore, this receiving portion 133 is provided to receive the driving force from the drive unit 150. Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, the first receiving piece 133a is positioned to be able to contact the piston portion 151a of the drive unit 150, which will be described later, and the second receiving piece 133b is connected to the base end portion 131b of the displacement moving part body 131 by a fixing device or welding, etc.

[0121] Furthermore, while the specific size of the receiving portion 133 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is set as follows.

[0122] In other words, the width of the receiving portion 133 (length in the front-rear direction in Figure 8) is set to be longer than the outer diameter of the piston portion 151a of the drive unit 150 described later, and shorter than the width of the base end portion 131b of the displacement moving unit body 131.

[0123] Furthermore, the vertical length of the receiving portion 133 is set to be approximately the same as the vertical length of the displacement movement unit body 131. More specifically, the vertical length of the first receiving piece 133a of the receiving portion 133 is approximately the same as the vertical length of the second receiving piece 133b, and is set to be approximately half the vertical length of the displacement movement unit body 131.

[0124] Furthermore, the thickness (plate thickness) of the receiving portion 133 is set to be approximately the same as the thickness (plate thickness) of the displacement movement portion body 131.

[0125] Furthermore, while the method of forming the receiving portion 133 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is formed by bending a steel plate-like body that is formed separately from the displacement movement body 131. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, it may be formed integrally with the displacement movement body 131.

[0126] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section - Displacement movement section - Contact section) The contact portion 135 comes into contact with the first locking portion 102 when the lid portion 66b of the operating box 66 is to be closed while the first locking portion 102 is in the locked position, when the second locking portion 103 is in the locked position. This contact portion 135 is provided at the tip of the displacement movement portion body 131 (the front end portion in Figure 8) and is formed, for example, from a steel plate.

[0127] Specifically, as shown in Figure 8(b), the contact portion 135 is formed as a substantially curved plate-like body whose planar shape curves to the left as it approaches the tip of the contact portion 135. This makes it easier to prevent the contact portion 135 from obstructing the closing of the lid 66b of the operation box 66 when attempting to close the lid 66b of the operation box 66 while the position of the first locking portion 102 is in the locked position when the second locking portion 103 is in the locked position.

[0128] Furthermore, while the specific size of this contact portion 135 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is set as follows.

[0129] In other words, the width of the contact portion 135 (the length in the left-right direction in Figure 8) is set to be slightly shorter than the length in the left-right direction of the restraining portion 134 of the displacement movement portion body 131.

[0130] Furthermore, the vertical length of the contact portion 135 is set to be approximately the same as the vertical length of the displacement movement portion body 131.

[0131] Furthermore, the thickness (plate thickness) of the contact portion 135 is set to be approximately the same as the thickness (plate thickness) of the displacement movement portion body 131.

[0132] Furthermore, while the method for forming the contact portion 135 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is formed by bending the tip portion 131a of the displacement movement body 131. However, this is not the only method; for example, it may also be formed by connecting a steel plate-like body, which is formed separately from the displacement movement body 131 and bent, to the displacement movement body 131 by welding or the like.

[0133] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section - Displacement support section) The displacement support section 140 is for supporting the movable part so that it can move, and as shown in Figures 7 and 9, it comprises a displacement support section body 141, a pivot shaft section 142, a support-side connection section 143, a storage-side connection section 145, and a drive-side connection section 146.

[0134] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section - Displacement support section - Displacement support section body) The displacement support body 141 is the basic structure of the displacement support 140. This displacement support body 141 is formed from, for example, a steel plate. Specifically, as shown in Figure 9, it comprises an upper support piece 141a located above and having a substantially L-shaped side profile, a lower support piece 141b located below and having a substantially inverted L-shaped side profile, and a connecting support piece 141c that connects the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b and has a substantially rectangular front profile.

[0135] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, the displacement support body 141 is positioned inside the storage compartment 66a of the operation box 66 such that the displacement movement body 131 is located between the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b, and the connecting support piece 141c is connected to the front part of the storage compartment 66a (specifically, the part of the front part other than the lid 66b and on the door edge side) by welding or fasteners.

[0136] Furthermore, while the specific size of the displacement support body 141 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is set as follows.

[0137] In other words, the width of the displacement support body 141 (length in the front-rear direction in Figure 9) is set to be slightly longer (or approximately the same) as the width of the displacement movement body 131.

[0138] Furthermore, the vertical length of the displacement support body 141 is set to be longer than the vertical length of the opening 66c of the operation box 66.

[0139] More specifically, the vertical length of the upper support piece 141a is approximately the same as the vertical length of the lower support piece 141b, and is set to be about half the vertical length of the displacement movement unit body 131. Furthermore, the vertical length of the connecting support piece 141c is set to be longer than the vertical length of the displacement movement unit body 131, and shorter than the vertical length of the opening 66c of the operation box 66.

[0140] Furthermore, the thickness (plate thickness) of the displacement support body 141 is set to be approximately the same as the thickness (plate thickness) of the displacement movement body 131.

[0141] Furthermore, while the method for forming the displacement support body 141 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is formed by bending a single steel plate-like body. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, it may be formed by connecting multiple steel plate-like bodies to each other by fasteners and / or welding.

[0142] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section - Displacement support section - Rotating shaft section) The pivot shaft portion 142 is for making the displacement movement portion 130 rotatable relative to the displacement support portion 140. This pivot shaft portion 142 is constructed using, for example, a known steel shaft material, and specifically, as shown in Figure 7, it comprises a long, threaded shaft body 142a, a head portion 142b provided at one end of the shaft body 142a in the longitudinal direction, and a nut portion 142c that can be detachably attached to the shaft body 142a.

[0143] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the pivot shaft portion 142 is provided between the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b of the displacement support body 141 such that the longitudinal direction of the pivot shaft portion 142 is aligned with the vertical direction.

[0144] Furthermore, although the method of connecting the pivot shaft portion 142 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, the shaft body 142a is inserted through the insertion hole 140a formed in the upper support side connection portion 143a, the upper movement side connection portion 132a, the lower movement side connection portion 132b, and the lower support side connection portion 143b, and the nut portion 142c is attached to the portion of the shaft body 142a that protrudes below the lower support piece 141b, thereby connecting them.

[0145] (Configuration - Details of the switching section configuration - Displacement section - Displacement support section - Support side connection section) The support-side connection portion 143 is for connecting the displacement movement portion 130 and the displacement support portion 140 via the pivot shaft portion 142. This support-side connection portion 143 is formed, for example, from a roughly plate-shaped body made of steel, and as shown in Figure 9, it is provided so as to protrude from the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b of the displacement support portion body 141 toward the inside of the opening 66c of the operation box 66 (to the right in Figure 9) (i.e., two support-side connection portions 143 are provided).

[0146] In the following, if necessary, the support-side connection part 143a provided on the upper support piece 141a will be referred to as the "upper support-side connection part 143a," and the support-side connection part 143b provided on the lower support piece 141b will be referred to as the "lower support-side connection part 143b."

[0147] Furthermore, while the specific size of the support-side connection portion 143 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is set as follows.

[0148] In other words, the width of the support-side connection portion 143 (length in the front-rear direction in Figure 9) is set to be greater than or equal to the length of the movable-side connection portion 132 in the front-rear direction.

[0149] Furthermore, the protruding length of the support-side connection part 143 (the length in the left-right direction in Figure 9) is set to be longer than the protruding length of the movable-side connection part 132.

[0150] Furthermore, the thickness (plate thickness) of the support-side connection portion 143 is set to be approximately the same as the thickness (plate thickness) of the movable-side connection portion 132.

[0151] Furthermore, the method for forming the support-side connection portion 143 is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is formed by bending and shaping the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b of the displacement support body 141. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, it may be formed by connecting a steel plate-like body, which is formed separately from the displacement support body 141, to the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b by welding or the like.

[0152] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section - Displacement support section - Storage side connection section) The storage-side connection portion 145 is for connecting the displacement support portion 140 to the storage portion 66a of the operation box 66. This storage-side connection portion 145 is formed of a steel plate-like body having a substantially U-shaped side profile, and specifically, as shown in Figure 9, it comprises a first storage-side connecting piece 145c located on the front side, a second storage-side connecting piece 145d located on the rear side of the first storage-side connecting piece 145c, and a third storage-side connecting piece 145e connecting the first storage-side connecting piece 145c and the second storage-side connecting piece 145d.

[0153] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, these are provided near the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b of the displacement support body 141 (i.e., two storage-side connection parts 145 are provided).

[0154] Specifically, the storage-side connecting portion 145 provided on the upper support piece 141a side is provided such that the first storage-side connecting piece 145c abuts against the front portion of the storage portion 66a (more specifically, the upper portion of the front portion excluding the lid portion 66b), the first storage-side connecting piece 145c is connected to the front portion by welding or the like, and the third storage-side connecting piece 145e is connected to the upper support piece 141a.

[0155] Furthermore, regarding the storage-side connecting portion 145 provided on the lower support piece 141b side, the first storage-side connecting piece 145c is provided so as to abut against the front portion of the storage portion 66a (more specifically, the lower portion of the front portion other than the lid portion 66b), the first storage-side connecting piece 145c is connected to the front portion by welding or the like, and the third storage-side connecting piece 145e is connected to the lower support piece 141b.

[0156] In the following, if necessary, the storage-side connection part 145a located on the side of the upper support piece 141a will be referred to as the "upper storage-side connection part 145a," and the storage-side connection part 145b located on the side of the lower support piece 141b will be referred to as the "lower storage-side connection part 145b."

[0157] Furthermore, while the specific size of the storage-side connection portion 145 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is set as follows.

[0158] Specifically, the left-right lengths of the first storage-side connecting piece 145c and the third storage-side connecting piece 145e of the storage-side connecting section 145 are set to be approximately the same as the left-right length of the opening 66c of the operation box 66. Furthermore, the left-right length of the second storage-side connecting piece 145d of the storage-side connecting section 145 is set to be shorter than the left-right length of the first storage-side connecting piece 145c.

[0159] Furthermore, the length of the storage-side connection portion 145 (specifically, the third storage-side connection piece 145e) in the front-rear direction is set to a length that allows the second storage-side connection piece 145d and the first panel-side mounting member 61d to come into contact with each other when the operation panel 61 is positioned to come into contact with the restraining portion 134 of the displacement-movement unit body 131.

[0160] Furthermore, the vertical length of the first storage-side connecting piece 145c of the storage-side connecting portion 145 is set to a length that allows it to be connected (specifically, welded) to the front part of the storage portion 66a. Also, the vertical length of the second storage-side connecting piece 145d of the storage-side connecting portion 145 is set to a length that allows the second storage-side connecting piece 145d and the first panel-side mounting member 61d to come into contact when the operation panel 61 is positioned to come into contact with the restraining portion 134 of the displacement-movement body 131.

[0161] Furthermore, the thickness (plate thickness) of the storage-side connection part 145 is set to be approximately the same as the thickness (plate thickness) of the support-side connection part 143.

[0162] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, the storage-side connection portion 145 is provided with a mounting hole 145f and a notch 145g.

[0163] Of these, the mounting hole 145f is a through hole for attaching the hinge portion 66d, which pivotally supports the lid portion 66b of the operation panel 61, to the storage-side connection portion 145, and as shown in Figures 7 and 9, it is provided on the door-end side portion of the third storage-side connection piece 145e of the storage-side connection portion 145.

[0164] Furthermore, the notch 145g is intended to prevent the rotation of the lid 66b of the operation panel 61 from being obstructed by the first storage-side connecting piece 145c of the storage-side connecting portion 145, and as shown in Figures 7 and 9, it is provided on the door-end side portion of the first storage-side connecting piece 145c of the storage-side connecting portion 145.

[0165] Furthermore, while the method for forming the storage-side connection portion 145 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, the upper storage-side connection portion 145a is formed by bending the upper support piece 141a of the displacement support body 141, and the lower storage-side connection portion 145b is formed by bending the lower support piece 141b of the displacement support body 141. However, this is not limited to this, and for example, the upper storage-side connection portion 145a and the lower storage-side connection portion 145b may be formed by welding or other means to a steel plate-like body that is formed separately from the displacement support body 141 and bent, and connecting it to the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b, respectively.

[0166] (Configuration - Details of the switching section configuration - Displacement section - Displacement support section - Drive side connection section) The drive-side connection portion 146 is for connecting the drive unit 150 and the displacement support portion 140. This drive-side connection portion 146 is formed, for example, from a substantially flat steel plate-like body, and as shown in Figures 7 and 9, it is provided so as to protrude rearward from the lower end of the second storage-side connecting piece 145d of the upper storage-side connection portion 145a, and is connected to the second storage-side connecting piece 145d.

[0167] Furthermore, while the specific size of the drive-side connection portion 146 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is set as follows.

[0168] In other words, the length of the drive-side connection portion 146 in the left-right direction is set to be shorter than the length of the second storage-side connection piece 145d of the upper storage-side connection portion 145a in the left-right direction. For example, it may be set to about half the length of the second storage-side connection piece 145d in the left-right direction.

[0169] Furthermore, the length of the drive-side connection portion 146 in the front-to-back direction is set to a length that allows the drive-side connection portion 146 to connect to the drive unit 150. For example, it may be set to approximately twice the length of the drive unit 150 in the front-to-back direction.

[0170] Furthermore, the thickness (plate thickness) of the drive-side connection portion 146 is set to be approximately the same as the thickness (plate thickness) of the upper storage-side connection portion 145a.

[0171] Furthermore, the method for forming the drive-side connection portion 146 is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is formed by bending the second storage-side connecting piece 145d of the upper storage-side connection portion 145a. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, it may be formed by connecting a steel plate-like body, which is formed separately from the upper storage-side connection portion 145a, to the second storage-side connecting piece 145d of the upper storage-side connection portion 145a by welding or the like.

[0172] (Configuration - Details of the switching section - Displacement section - Other configurations) Furthermore, although the specific configuration of the displacement section 120 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, the displacement section 120 is configured such that when the second locking section 103 is in the locked position, the second locking section 103 is located inside the opening 66c of the operation box 66 in a front view.

[0173] Specifically, the displacement movement unit 130 is rotatably connected to the displacement support unit 140 via the pivot shaft unit 142 such that when the position of the second locking unit 103 is displaced from the unlocked position to the locked position, the entire displacement movement unit body 131, including the second locking unit 103, is located within the opening 66c of the operation box 66 in a front view.

[0174] With this configuration, the second locking part 103 can be securely locked to the first locking part 102, and the lid 66b of the operation box 66 can be securely locked.

[0175] As described above, the displacement part 120 allows the displacement movement part 130 to be rotated relative to the displacement support part 140, thereby displacing the position of the second locking part 103 from either the locked position or the unlocked position to the other.

[0176] (Configuration - Details of the switching unit configuration - Drive unit) Returning to Figure 7, the drive unit 150 is a drive means that drives the displacement unit 120 so that the position of the second locking unit 103 is displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position, and as shown in Figure 7, it comprises a drive unit body 151 and a drive-side mounting part 152.

[0177] (Configuration - Details of the switching unit configuration - Drive unit - Drive unit body) The drive unit body 151 is the basic structure of the drive unit 150. This drive unit body 151 is constructed using, for example, a known drive mechanism having a piston portion 151a (for example, a solenoid, a motor, etc.), and is provided near the receiving portion 133 and the drive-side connection portion 146.

[0178] Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, the piston portion 151a of the drive unit body 151 is positioned below the drive-side connection portion 146 so as to be able to contact the receiving portion 133, and is electrically connected to the lock-side transmission unit 202 of the lock-side control unit 200 via wiring 4.

[0179] (Configuration - Details of the switching unit configuration - Drive unit - Drive side mounting unit) The drive-side mounting portion 152 is for attaching the drive unit body 151 to the drive-side connection portion 146. This drive-side mounting portion 152 is formed as a hollow body with, for example, an open front end and a rear end. Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, it comprises a left drive-side mounting piece 152a located on the left side, a right drive-side mounting piece 152b located on the right side, an upper drive-side mounting piece 152c located above, and a lower drive-side mounting piece 152d located below.

[0180] Furthermore, this drive-side mounting portion 152 is provided in the vicinity of the drive-side connection portion 146. Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, the upper drive-side mounting piece 152c of the drive-side mounting portion 152 is positioned to abut against the drive-side connection portion 146, and the upper drive-side mounting piece 152c is connected to the drive-side connection portion 146 by a fastener or the like.

[0181] Furthermore, while the method of attaching the drive unit body 151 to the drive-side mounting portion 152 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7(a), the drive unit body 151 is housed in the space surrounded by the left drive-side mounting piece 152a, the right drive-side mounting piece 152b, the upper drive-side mounting piece 152c, and the lower drive-side mounting piece 152d, and is attached by inserting the piston portion 151a of the drive unit body 151 through the insertion holes (not shown) formed in the left drive-side mounting piece 152a and the right drive-side mounting piece 152b.

[0182] Furthermore, although the method for forming the drive-side mounting portion 152 is arbitrary, in this embodiment it is formed by connecting multiple bent steel plate-like bodies to each other using fasteners and / or welding.

[0183] (Configuration - Details of the switching unit configuration - Drive unit - Other configurations) Furthermore, while the method of installing the drive unit 150 is arbitrary, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5(c), the operation panel 61 is provided in the storage section 66a of the operation box 66 at a position that can face the lid 66b of the operation box 66, and the drive unit 150 is provided in the storage section 66a on the rear side of the storage section 66a, relative to the operation panel 61.

[0184] Specifically, the first panel-side mounting member 61 is brought into contact with the upper support piece 141a and the lower support piece 141b of the displacement support body 141, and the first panel-side mounting member 61d is brought into contact with the second storage-side connecting piece 145d of the upper storage-side connecting piece 145a and the lower storage-side connecting piece 145b, respectively (that is, the operation panel 61 is aligned by these contacts), thereby positioning the operation panel 61 so that its front surface is perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The drive unit 150 is positioned so that it is located between the upper end of the operation panel 61 and the drive-side connecting piece 146.

[0185] This makes it easier to secure storage space for the control panel 61 and the drive unit 150 while ensuring the operability of the control panel 61, thereby improving the storage capacity of the control panel 61 and the drive unit 150.

[0186] (Configuration - Details of the switching unit configuration - biasing unit) The biasing portion 160 is a biasing means for biasing the displacement portion 120 so that the position of the second locking portion 103 returns from the unlocked position to the locked position. This biasing portion 160 is constructed using, for example, a known biasing member (for example, an elastically expandable and contractible spring material, rubber material, etc.) and is provided between the receiving portion 133 of the displacement movement portion 130 and the upper support piece 141a of the displacement support portion 140.

[0187] Specifically, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the biasing portion 160 is positioned such that its extension and retraction direction substantially coincides with the reciprocating direction of the piston portion 151a of the drive unit 150 (in Figure 8, the extension and retraction direction of the biasing portion 160 substantially aligns with the left-right direction), and one end of the biasing portion 160 in the extension and retraction direction is connected to the receiving portion 133 or the upper support piece 141a by welding or adhesive (more specifically, the right end of the biasing portion 160 is connected to the receiving portion 133 by welding or adhesive).

[0188] This biasing portion 160 allows the second locking portion 103 to be returned from the unlocked position to the locked position, thereby improving the usability of the locking system 90. Furthermore, for example, as shown in Figure 12, when the lid 66b of the operation box 66 is open and the second locking portion 103 has been returned from the unlocked position to the locked position, and the lid 66b is closed while the first locking portion 102 is in the locked position, the deformation of the biasing portion 160 allows the first locking portion 102 and the second locking portion 103 to lock smoothly, making it possible to lock the lid 66b without receiving a locking instruction signal.

[0189] Furthermore, the switching unit 110 described above can be constructed relatively easily, and the switching control of the switching unit 110 can be performed relatively easily, thereby improving the manufacturability of the switching unit 110 and the controllability of the switching control unit 204a.

[0190] (Lock process) Returning to Figure 10, the locking process performed by the locking control unit 204 of the locking control unit 200 will now be described. In the following description, each process shown in Figure 10 will be abbreviated as "S".

[0191] The locking process is a process for locking and / or unlocking the lid 66b of the operating box 66.

[0192] The timing of this locking process is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it will be described as being started after the power is turned on to each device of the management system 1.

[0193] When the locking process is activated, as shown in Figure 10, the locking control unit 204 in SA1 determines whether or not an unlocking instruction signal has been received from the communication device 80 by the locking receiving unit 201.

[0194] Here, the method for determining whether or not an unlocking instruction signal has been received is arbitrary, but for example, it may be determined so that only workers authorized by the administrator to lock and / or unlock the lid 66b of the operation box 66 can perform the unlocking of the lid 66b for a predetermined period of time.

[0195] As an example, the lock-side storage unit 205 is pre-equipped with a determination table (not shown) that stores worker identification information to identify a worker and work time information indicating the work time period in a related manner. (Note that the worker identification information and work time information are registered by an administrator, etc.). The lock-side control unit 204 may then make a determination based on whether there is worker identification information in the worker identification information stored in this determination table that matches the worker identification information included in the unlocking instruction signal from the communication device 80, and whether the time the unlocking instruction signal was received falls within the time period of the work time information corresponding to that worker identification information. If the matching worker identification information exists and the time the unlocking instruction signal was received falls within the time period of the work time information corresponding to that worker identification information, it is determined that the unlocking instruction signal has been received. If the matching worker identification information does not exist, or if the time the unlocking instruction signal was received does not fall within the time period of the work time information corresponding to that worker identification information, it is determined that the unlocking instruction signal has not been received.

[0196] Then, the lock-side control unit 204 transitions to SA2 if it determines that an unlock instruction signal has been received (SA1, Yes), and transitions to SA4 if it determines that an unlock instruction signal has not been received (SA1, No).

[0197] In SA2, the switching control unit 204a performs switching control of the switching unit 110 (hereinafter referred to as "first switching control") based on the unlocking instruction signal received in SA1.

[0198] The specific control details of this first switching control are arbitrary, but in this embodiment, the first switching control is performed by driving the displacement unit 120 with the drive unit 150.

[0199] Specifically, the displacement movement unit 130 is rotated by moving the piston portion 151a of the drive unit 150 toward the receiving portion 133 (specifically, toward the left) so that the piston portion 151a of the drive unit 150 presses against the receiving portion 133 of the displacement movement unit 130.

[0200] As a result, for example, as shown in Figure 11(b), the position of the second locking part 103 can be displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position, and the state of the lock part 100 can be unlocked. Therefore, as shown in Figure 12(a), the lid 66b of the operation box 66 can be opened regardless of the position of the first locking part 102.

[0201] Furthermore, as the piston portion 151a is moved toward the receiving portion 133, the biasing portion 160 contracts and deforms, thereby generating a biasing force in the biasing portion 160.

[0202] Furthermore, if the position of the second locking part 103 is in the unlocked position during the processing of SA2, the switching control unit 204a maintains the position of the second locking part 103 in the unlocked position by continuously pressing the receiving part 133 of the displacement movement part 130 with the piston part 151a of the drive unit 150.

[0203] Furthermore, the execution of the first switching control enables operation of the operation panel 61. Therefore, for example, the opening / closing control unit 73 of the opening / closing control unit 70 can open or close the opening / closing body 40, or stop the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 40, based on the operation received via the operation panel 61.

[0204] For example, when a closing or opening operation is received via the operation panel 61, the opening / closing control unit 73 outputs a control signal corresponding to the closing or opening operation to the opening / closing device 50, thereby driving the drive unit of the opening / closing device 50 and electrically moving the opening / closing body 40 in either the closing or opening position.

[0205] Furthermore, if a stop operation is received via the operation panel 61 while the opening / closing body 40 is moving in a closing or opening direction, the opening / closing side control unit 73 can stop the motorized closing or opening movement of the opening / closing body 40 by outputting a control signal corresponding to the stop operation to the opening / closing device 50, thereby stopping the drive of the opening / closing device 50's drive unit.

[0206] This control of the opening and closing of the opening / closing body 40 by the opening / closing control unit 73 ensures that management operations related to the opening / closing device 10 can be reliably performed.

[0207] In SA3, the lock-side control unit 204 determines whether a predetermined time (for example, about 60 minutes) has elapsed since the completion of processing in SA2, or whether the lock-side receiving unit 201 has received a lock instruction signal from the communication device 80.

[0208] Here, the method for determining whether or not a locking instruction signal has been received is arbitrary, but for example, similar to the processing of SA1, it may be determined so that only workers authorized by the administrator to lock and / or unlock the lid 66b of the operation box 66 can lock the lid 66b for a predetermined period of time (the processing of SA4 is also similar).

[0209] The lock control unit 204 then proceeds to SA5 if it determines that a predetermined time has elapsed or that a lock instruction signal has been received (SA3, Yes). If it determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed or that a lock instruction signal has not been received (SA3, No), it proceeds to SA2, and the processing of SA2 and SA3 is repeated in SA2 until it determines that the predetermined time has elapsed or that a lock instruction signal has been received.

[0210] In SA4, the lock-side control unit 204 determines whether or not a locking instruction signal has been received from the communication device 80 by the lock-side receiving unit 201.

[0211] Then, the lock control unit 204 transitions to SA5 if it determines that a lock instruction signal has been received (SA4, Yes). If it determines that a lock instruction signal has not been received (SA4, No), it transitions to SA1.

[0212] In SA5, the switching control unit 204a executes switching control of the switching unit 110 (hereinafter referred to as "second switching control") based on the locking instruction signal received in SA3 or SA4 (however, if it is determined in SA3 that a predetermined time has elapsed, it is assumed that a locking instruction signal has been received and the second switching control is executed). Then, the lock-side control unit 204 moves to SA1 and repeats the process from SA1 to SA5 in the same manner thereafter.

[0213] The specific control details of this second switching control are arbitrary, but in this embodiment, the second switching control is performed by biasing the displacement unit 120 with the biasing unit 160. Furthermore, this second switching control is performed continuously from the time the processing of SA5 is completed until an instruction signal is received in SA1 or SA4.

[0214] Specifically, the piston portion 151a of the drive unit 150 is moved toward the opposite side (specifically, the right side) from the receiving portion 133 of the displacement movement unit 130, and the biasing force of the biasing portion 160 generated by SA2 moves the receiving portion 133 toward the opposite side from the receiving portion 133, thereby rotating the displacement movement unit 130. After the rotation of the displacement movement unit 130, the deformation state of the biasing portion 160 returns to the state before the SA2 process.

[0215] This allows, for example, the position of the second locking part 103 to be shifted from the unlocked position to the locked position, and the lock part 100 can be locked by closing the lid 66b of the operation box 66.

[0216] More specifically, for example, when closing the lid 66b after the second switching control by setting the first locking part 102 to the unlocked position, the locking part 100 can be set to the locked state by setting the first locking part 102 to the locked position after closing the lid 66b, as shown in Figure 11(a).

[0217] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 12(b), when closing the lid 66b after the second switching control by setting the first locking part 102 to the locked position, as shown in Figure 12(c), the biasing part 160 contracts and deforms due to contact between the first locking part 102 and the contact part 135 of the displacement movement part 130 until the first locking part 102 and the second locking part 103 are locked together. Then, as shown in Figure 12(d), when the position of the first locking part 102 reaches a position where it can be locked with the second locking part 103, the contact part 135 of the displacement movement part 130 is no longer in contact with the first locking part 102, and the deformed state of the biasing part 160 returns to the state before contraction and deformation. As a result, the first locking part 102 and the second locking part 103 are smoothly locked together, and the lock part 100 can be set to the locked state.

[0218] Furthermore, if the position of the second locking part 103 is in the locked position during the processing of SA5, the switching control unit 204a maintains the position of the second locking part 103 in the locked position by not moving the piston part 151a of the drive unit 150 toward the receiving part 133 of the displacement movement unit 130.

[0219] Through the locking process described above, the state of the lock unit 100 can be switched to a locked or unlocked state based on an instruction signal received from a specific external device such as the communication device 80. Therefore, compared to the conventional technology (a technology that locks the switch box with a mechanical lock), the locking and / or unlocking of the lid 66b of the operation box 66 can be performed without the manager and the worker having to exchange keys face-to-face at the work site, and the locking and / or unlocking of the lid 66b can be performed efficiently while ensuring the security of the operation box 66. In addition, the switching control of the switching unit 110 can be performed relatively easily, and the controllability of the switching control unit 204a can be improved.

[0220] (Lock processing - specific processing details) Next, the specific circumstances under which locking is performed and the details of the process in those cases will be explained below.

[0221] Furthermore, the assumptions for this specific processing will be explained as follows.

[0222] In other words, the opening / closing body 40 is assumed to be in the fully closed position. Also, the lid 66b of the operation box 66 is assumed to be closed. Furthermore, the position of the first locking part 102 is assumed to be the locked position, and the position of the second locking part 103 is assumed to be the locked position.

[0223] Furthermore, regarding the details of the specific processing described above, for example, first, when worker M arrives near the opening / closing device 10 and worker M transmits an unlocking instruction signal from the communication device 80, it is determined in SA1 of Figure 10 that the unlocking instruction signal has been received, and the first switching control unit 204a executes the first switching control in SA2 of Figure 10. Then, as shown in Figure 11(b), as a result of this first switching control, the position of the second locking part 103 is displaced to the unlocked position while the position of the first locking part 102 remains in the locked position, thereby the state of the lock part 100 becomes unlocked.

[0224] This ensures that the lid 66b of the operation box 66 is reliably unlocked, and the operator M can open the lid 66b, enabling operation of the operation panel 61. Therefore, the opening and closing control unit 73 controls the opening and closing of the opening and closing body 40 based on the operation received via the operation panel 61, allowing operator M to perform management tasks related to the opening and closing device 10.

[0225] Next, if worker M completes the management work related to the opening / closing device 10 before it is determined in SA3 of Figure 10 that a predetermined time has elapsed, and the lid 66b of the operation box 66 is closed by worker M while the first locking part 102 remains in the locked position, and then worker M transmits a locking instruction signal from the communication device 80, then it is determined in SA3 of Figure 10 that the locking instruction signal has been received, and the second switching control is executed by the switching control unit 204a in SA5 of Figure 10. Then, as shown in Figure 11(a), this second switching control causes the position of the second locking part 103 to be displaced to the locked position, and the state of the lock part 100 becomes locked.

[0226] Alternatively, if it is determined in SA3 of Figure 10 that a predetermined time has elapsed before worker M has finished the management work related to the opening / closing device 10, and the second switching control is executed by the switching control unit 204a in SA5 of Figure 10, the position of the second locking part 103 is displaced to the locked position, as shown in Figure 12(b). Subsequently, when worker M closes the lid 66b of the operation box 66 while the posture of the first locking part 102 maintains the locked position, the first locking part 102 and the second locking part 103 are smoothly locked by the deformation of the biasing part 160, as shown in Figures 12(c) and 12(d), so that the state of the lock part 100 becomes locked without worker M having to perform an operation to send a locking instruction signal from the communication device 80.

[0227] In this way, the lid 66b of the operation box 66 can be securely locked, ensuring the security of the operation box 66 after management work related to the opening / closing device 10.

[0228] Furthermore, this control configuration allows only a specific worker M to perform management tasks related to the opening / closing device 10, while ensuring the security of the operation box 66 without requiring face-to-face exchange of keys for the operation box 66.

[0229] (Effects of the embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the operating box 66 is equipped with a locking unit 100 for mechanically locking and unlocking the lid 66b, a switching unit 110 for switching the state of the locking unit 100 from either a locked state or an unlocked state to either the other, a lock-side receiving unit 201 for receiving instruction signals transmitted from a communication device 80, and a switching control unit 204a for controlling the switching of the switching unit 110 based on the instruction signals received by the lock-side receiving unit 201. Therefore, the state of the locking unit 100 can be switched to a locked state or an unlocked state based on the instruction signals received from the communication device 80. Thus, compared to the conventional technology (technology for locking a switch box with a mechanical lock), the operating box 66's lid 66b can be locked and / or unlocked without the administrator and the worker having to exchange keys face-to-face at the work site, and the locking and / or unlocking of the operating box 66's lid 66b can be performed efficiently while ensuring the security of the operating box 66.

[0230] Furthermore, the switching unit 110 includes a displacement unit 120 capable of displacing the position of the second locking unit 103 to a locked position and an unlocked position, and a drive unit 150 that drives the displacement unit 120 so that the position of the second locking unit 103 is displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position. The switching control unit 204a controls the switching of the switching unit 110 by driving the displacement unit 120 with the drive unit 150 when the instruction signal received by the lock-side receiving unit 201 is an unlock instruction signal. As a result, the switching unit 110 can be constructed relatively easily, and the switching control of the switching unit 110 can be performed relatively easily, thereby improving the manufacturability of the switching unit 110 and the controllability of the switching control unit 204a.

[0231] Furthermore, since the first locking part 102 is configured such that, when the first locking part 102 is in the locked position, the tip of the first locking part 102 fits within the opening 66c of the operation box 66, which is closed by the lid 66b, when viewed from the front, compared to the case where the tip of the first locking part 102 does not fit within the opening 66c of the operation box 66 when viewed from the front, it is possible to reduce the chance of forgetting to lock the lid 66b of the operation box 66, and the security of the operation box 66 can be more easily ensured.

[0232] Furthermore, since the displacement part 120 is configured such that when the second locking part 103 is in the locked position, the second locking part 103 is located inside the opening 66c of the operation box 66 in a front view, the second locking part 103 can be securely locked to the first locking part 102, and the lid 66b of the operation box 66 can be securely locked.

[0233] Furthermore, the switching unit 110 includes a biasing unit 160 for biasing the displacement unit 120 so that the position of the second locking unit 103 returns from the unlocked position to the locked position. This allows the position of the second locking unit 103 to be returned from the unlocked position to the locked position, thereby improving the usability of the lock system 90. Also, for example, when the lid 66b of the operation box 66 is open and the position of the second locking unit 103 is returned from the unlocked position to the locked position, and the lid 66b is closed while the position of the first locking unit 102 remains in the locked position, the deformation of the biasing unit 160 allows the first locking unit 102 and the second locking unit 103 to lock smoothly, making it possible to lock the lid 66b of the operation box 66 without receiving a lock instruction signal.

[0234] Furthermore, since the control panel 61 is positioned within the storage compartment 66a of the control box 66 so as to face the lid 66b of the control box 66, and the drive unit 150 is positioned within the storage compartment 66a of the control box 66 on the rear side of the storage compartment 66a rather than the control panel 61, it is possible to ensure the operability of the control panel 61 while also making it easier to secure storage space for the control panel 61 and the drive unit 150, thereby improving the storage capacity of the control panel 61 and the drive unit 150.

[0235] [III] Modifications of the Embodiment While embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the specific configurations and means of the present invention can be arbitrarily modified and improved within the scope of the technical idea of ​​each invention described in the claims. Such modifications will be described below.

[0236] (Regarding the problems 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. The present invention may solve problems not described above, produce effects not described above, solve only some of the problems described above, or produce only some of the effects described above.

[0237] (Regarding decentralization and integration) Furthermore, the electrical components described above are functional concepts and do not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the illustrations. In other words, the specific forms of distribution and integration of each part are not limited to those shown in the illustrations, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed or integrated in any unit according to various loads and usage conditions. Also, the term "device" in this application is not limited to a single device, but includes devices composed of multiple devices. For example, the lock-side control unit 200 may be distributed among multiple devices configured to communicate with each other, with the lock-side control unit 204 provided in some of these multiple devices and the lock-side storage unit 205 provided in other parts of these multiple devices.

[0238] (Regarding shape, numerical values, structure, and time series) With regard to the components illustrated in the embodiments and drawings, their shapes, numerical values, or the interrelationships of the structure or time series of multiple components can be arbitrarily modified and improved within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

[0239] (Regarding communication equipment) In the above embodiment, the communication device 80 was described as being composed of a communication terminal, but it is not limited to this, and may be composed of, for example, a management server installed in the building's administration building.

[0240] (Regarding the locking system) In the above embodiment, the locking system 90 was described as a system that can lock and unlock the lid 66b of the operation box 66 via the communication device 80. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, it may be a system that can only unlock or only lock the lid 66b via the communication device 80.

[0241] For example, if the locking system 90 is a system that can only unlock the lid 66b of the operating box 66, in the locking process, the switching control unit 204a may execute the first switching control when an unlocking instruction signal is received by the locking receiving unit 201, but may not execute the second switching control when a locking instruction signal is received by the locking receiving unit 201 (however, the second switching control may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first switching control was executed).

[0242] Furthermore, if the locking system 90 is a system that can only lock the lid 66b of the operation box 66, in the locking process, the switching control unit 204a may execute the second switching control when a locking instruction signal is received by the locking receiving unit 201, but may not execute the first switching control when an unlocking instruction signal is received by the locking receiving unit 201 (however, the first switching control may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the second switching control).

[0243] Furthermore, although the above embodiment describes the lock-side control unit 200 as being located near the storage section 66a of the operation box 66, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be located inside the storage section 66a of the operation box 66. Alternatively, it may be located within the storage section 20. Alternatively, it may be incorporated into the opening / closing-side control unit 70.

[0244] Furthermore, although the above embodiment describes the lock-side receiving unit 201 directly receiving the instruction signal transmitted from the communication device 80, it is not limited to this. For example, if the switch-side communication unit 71 of the switch-side control unit 70 can receive the instruction signal transmitted from the communication device 80 and can communicate with the lock-side control unit 200, the instruction signal may be received indirectly via the switch-side communication unit 71 of the switch-side control unit 70.

[0245] (Regarding the lock mechanism) In the above embodiment, the first locking portion 102 was described as being composed of a substantially plate-shaped locking piece, but it is not limited to this, and may be composed of, for example, a long locking rod.

[0246] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the first locking portion 102 is configured such that, when the first locking portion 102 is in the locked position, its tip is contained within the opening 66c of the operation box 66 in a front view, but this is not limited to this configuration. For example, the first locking portion 102 may be configured such that, when the first locking portion 102 is in the locked position, its tip is not contained within the opening 66c of the operation box 66 in a front view.

[0247] As an example, the length from the tip to the base of the first locking portion 102 may be set to be longer than the length from the base of the first locking portion 102 to the door-side end of the opening 66c of the operating box 66. In this case, the displacement portion 120 may be configured such that, when the second locking portion 103 is in the locked position, the second locking portion is located outside the opening 66c of the operating box 66 in a front view.

[0248] Furthermore, although the above embodiment describes the second locking portion 103 as being composed of a locking hole, it is not limited to this, and may be composed of, for example, a locking member that can be detachably locked to the first locking portion 102.

[0249] (Regarding the switching mechanism) In the above embodiment, the switching unit 110 was described as being configured to include a displacement unit 120, a drive unit 150, and a biasing unit 160, but it is not limited to this. For example, if the second locking unit 103 is provided on the door edge side of the storage unit 66a of the operation box 66 instead of the displacement unit 120, the drive unit 150, and the biasing unit 160, the switching unit may be configured to include only a drive means (for example, a solenoid) that allows the position of the first locking unit 102 to be switched between a locked position and an unlocked position by directly pushing or pulling the first locking unit 102.

[0250] Furthermore, although the above embodiment describes the switching unit 110 as including a biasing unit 160, it is not limited to this. For example, the biasing unit 160 may be omitted.

[0251] In this case, for example, by connecting the piston portion 151a of the drive unit 150 to the receiving portion 133 of the displacement movement unit 130, the reciprocating motion of the piston portion 151a can displace the position of the second locking portion 103 from the locked position to the unlocked position, and also from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0252] (Regarding the displacement part) In the above embodiment, the displacement movement part 130 is configured to be rotatable relative to the displacement support part 140 via the pivot shaft part 142, but this is not limited to this configuration. For example, the displacement movement part 130 may be configured to slide substantially along the left-right direction relative to the displacement support part 140.

[0253] In this case, the displacement support portion 140 may include a guide portion for guiding the sliding movement of the displacement moving portion 130.

[0254] (Regarding the drive unit) In the above embodiment, the drive unit 150 is described as being positioned within the storage compartment 66a of the operation box 66, on the rear side of the storage compartment 66a of the operation box 66, and between the upper end of the operation panel 61 and the drive-side connection part 146. However, this is not limited to this configuration. For example, it may be positioned below the lower end of the operation panel 61.

[0255] In this case, the drive-side connection portion 146 is provided on the second storage-side connection piece 145d of the lower storage-side connection portion 145b, the receiving portion 133 is provided on the displacement-moving unit body 131 such that the first receiving piece 133a of the receiving portion 133 is located below the displacement-moving unit body 131, and the biasing portion 160 may be provided between the receiving portion 133 of the displacement-moving unit 130 and the lower support piece 141b of the displacement support portion 140.

[0256] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described that the drive unit 150 is located on the rear side of the storage compartment 66a of the operation box 66 rather than the operation panel 61, it is not limited to this configuration, and for example, it may be located on the front side of the storage compartment 66a rather than the operation panel 61.

[0257] (Note) The locking system for the operation box described in Appendix 1 is an operation box provided around an opening / closing device for opening and closing an opening in a building, and is a locking system for locking and / or unlocking the lid of the operation box which houses an operation panel for receiving operations related to the opening / closing device, and comprises: a locking means for mechanically locking and unlocking the lid of the operation box; a switching means for switching the state of the locking means from either a locked state or an unlocked state to either the other; a receiving means for receiving an instruction signal transmitted from a specific external device which instructs to switch the state of the locking means to either the locked state or the unlocked state; and a switching control means for controlling the switching of the switching means based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means.

[0258] The lock system for the operation box in Supplementary Note 2 is the lock system for the operation box described in Supplementary Note 1. The locking means is a first locking means provided on the lid portion of the operation box, and is a first locking means capable of switching the posture of the first locking means between a locked posture and an unlocked posture by a manual operation on the first locking means, and a second locking means provided inside the storage portion of the operation box, and a second locking means capable of locking to the first locking means. The switching means includes a displacement means capable of displacing the position of the second locking means to a locked position corresponding to the locked state and an unlocked position corresponding to the unlocked state, and a driving means for driving the displacement means so that the position of the second locking means is displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position. The switching control means performs switching control of the switching means by driving the displacement means by the driving means when the instruction signal received by the receiving means is an unlocking instruction signal instructing to switch the state of the locking means to the unlocked state.

[0259] The lock system for the operation box in Supplementary Note 3 is the lock system for the operation box described in Supplementary Note 2. When the posture of the first locking means is the locked posture, the first locking means is configured such that the tip portion of the first locking means fits into an opening that is an opening of the operation box and is closed by the lid portion in a front view.

[0260] The lock system for the operation box in Supplementary Note 4 is the lock system for the operation box described in Supplementary Note 3. The displacement means is configured such that when the second locking means is located at the locked position, the second locking means is located inside the opening of the operation box in a front view.

[0261] The lock system for the operation box in Supplementary Note 5 is the lock system for the operation box described in Supplementary Note 4. The switching means includes a biasing means for biasing the displacement means so that the position of the second locking means returns from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0262] The lock system for the operation box in Supplementary Note 6 is the lock system for the operation box according to any one of Supplementary Notes 2 to 5, wherein the operation panel is provided at a position in the storage portion of the operation box that can face the lid portion of the operation box, and the driving means is provided on the back side of the storage portion with respect to the operation panel in the storage portion of the operation box.

[0263] (Effect of Supplementary Note) According to the lock system for the operation box described in Supplementary Note 1, there are provided locking means for mechanically locking and unlocking the lid portion of the operation box, switching means for switching the state of the locking means from either the locked state or the unlocked state to the other, receiving means for receiving an instruction signal transmitted from a specific external device, and switching control means for performing switching control of the switching means based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means. Therefore, based on the instruction signal received from a specific external device, the state of the locking means can be switched between the locked state and the unlocked state. Thus, compared with the prior art (the technique of mechanically locking a switch box), the administrator and the work department can lock and / or unlock the lid portion of the operation box without directly handing over the key at the work site, and can efficiently lock and / or unlock the lid portion of the operation box while ensuring the security of the operation box.

[0264] According to the lock system for the operation box described in Supplementary Note 2, the switching means includes displacement means capable of displacing the position of the second locking means to the locking position and the unlocking position, and driving means for driving the displacement means so that the position of the second locking means is displaced from the locking position to the unlocking position. The switching control means performs switching control of the switching means by driving the displacement means by the driving means when the instruction signal received by the receiving means is an unlocking instruction signal. Therefore, the switching means can be configured relatively simply, and the switching control of the switching means can be performed relatively simply, and the manufacturability of the switching means and the controllability of the switching control means can be improved.

[0265] According to the locking system for the operating box described in Appendix 3, the first locking means is configured such that, when in the locked position, the tip of the first locking means fits within the opening of the operating box, which is closed by the lid, when viewed from the front. Compared to the case where the tip of the first locking means does not fit within the opening of the operating box when viewed from the front, this reduces the likelihood of forgetting to lock the lid of the operating box and makes it easier to ensure the security of the operating box.

[0266] According to the locking system for the operating box described in Appendix 4, the displacement means is configured such that when the second locking means is in the locked position, the second locking means is located inside the opening of the operating box in a front view. This ensures that the second locking means is securely locked to the first locking means, and that the lid of the operating box is securely locked.

[0267] According to the locking system for the operating box described in Appendix 5, the switching means includes a biasing means for biasing the displacement means so that the position of the second locking means returns from the unlocked position to the locked position. This allows the position of the second locking means to be returned from the unlocked position to the locked position, thereby improving the usability of the locking system for the operating box. Furthermore, for example, when closing the lid while the operating box lid is open and the position of the second locking means has been returned from the unlocked position to the locked position, the deformation of the biasing means allows the first locking means and the second locking means to lock smoothly, making it possible to lock the lid of the operating box without receiving a locking instruction signal.

[0268] According to the locking system for the control box described in Appendix 6, the control panel is positioned within the storage compartment of the control box so as to face the lid of the control box, and the drive mechanism is positioned further back in the storage compartment than the control panel. This makes it easier to secure storage space for the control panel and the drive mechanism while ensuring the operability of the control panel, thereby improving the storage capacity of the control panel and the drive mechanism. [Explanation of symbols]

[0269] 1 Management System 2 Body 3 Opening 4 Wiring 5 Seat Plate Side Wiring 10 Opening and Closing Device 20 Storage Section 30 Guide Rail 40 Opening and Closing Body 41 Slat 42 Seat Plate 50 Opening and Closing Machine 60 Control System 61 Operation Panel 61a Release Button 61b Closing Button 61c Stop Button 61d First Panel Side Mounting Member 61e Second Panel Side Mounting Member 62 Upper Limit Detection Section 63 Lower Limit Detection Section 64 Seat Plate Switch 65 Cord Reel 66 Operation Box 66a Storage Section 66b Cover Section 66c Opening 66d Hinge Section 70 Opening and Closing Side Control Unit 71 Opening and Closing Side Communication Section 72 Opening and Closing Side Power Supply Section 73 Opening and Closing Side Control Section 74 Opening and Closing Side Memory Section 80 Communication Device 81 Communication Side Communication Section 82 Communication Side Operation Section 83 Communication Side Output Section 84 Communication Side Power Supply Section 85 Communication Side Control Section 86 Communication Side Memory Section 90 Locking System 100 Locking Section 101 Locking Section Body 102 First Locking Section 103 Second Locking Section 110 Switching Section 120 Displacement Section 130 Displacement Moving Section 131 Displacement and movement unit body 131a Tip side part 131b Proximal part 132 Mobile side connection part 132a Upward movement side connection part 132b Downward movement side connection 133 Receiving part 133a First receiving piece 133b Second receiving piece 133c Third receiving piece 134 Stop part 135 Contact area 140 Displacement support section 140a Through hole 141 Displacement support body 141a Upper support piece 141b Lower support piece 141c Connecting support piece 142 Rotary shaft section 142a Shaft body 142b Head section 142c Nut section 143 Support side connection part 143a Upper support side connection 143b Lower support side connection 145 Storage side connection part 145a Upper storage side connection section 145b Lower storage side connection section 145c First storage side connecting piece 145d Second storage side connecting piece 145e Third storage side connecting piece 145f Mounting Hole 145g Notch 146 Drive side connection 150 Drive unit 151 Drive unit body 151a Piston section 152 Drive side mounting section 152a Left drive side mounting piece 152b Right-side drive mounting piece 152c Upper drive side mounting piece 152d Lower drive side mounting piece 160 biasing section 200 Locking side control unit 201 Lock side receiver 202 Lock-side transmitting unit 203 Lock side power supply unit 204 Locking side control unit 204a Switching control unit 205 Lock side memory unit M worker

Claims

1. An operating box provided around an opening / closing device for opening and closing an opening in a building, and a locking system for locking and / or unlocking the lid of the operating box which houses an operating panel for receiving operations related to the opening / closing device, A locking mechanism for mechanically locking and unlocking the lid of the control box, A switching means for switching the state of the locking means from either a locked state or an unlocked state to either the other, Receiving means for receiving an instruction signal transmitted from a specific external device, which instructs to switch the state of the locking means to the locked state or the unlocked state, The system comprises a switching control means for controlling the switching of the switching means based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means, The aforementioned locking means is A first locking means provided on the lid of the operation box, the first locking means being able to switch its position between a locked position and an unlocked position by manual operation of the first locking means, The second locking means is provided inside the storage compartment of the aforementioned operating box and comprises a second locking means that can be locked to the first locking means, The aforementioned switching means is A displacement means capable of displacing the position of the second locking means to a locked position corresponding to the locked state and an unlocked position corresponding to the unlocked state, The device comprises a drive means for driving the displacement means so that the position of the second locking means is displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position, The switching control means controls the switching of the switching means by driving the displacement means with the driving means when the instruction signal received by the receiving means is an unlocking instruction signal that instructs to switch the state of the locking means to the unlocked state. The control panel is provided in the storage section of the control box at a position that is able to face the lid of the control box. The drive means is provided within the storage compartment of the operation box, on the rear side of the storage compartment, relative to the operation panel. Locking system for control boxes.

2. The first locking means is configured such that, when the first locking means is in the locked position, the tip of the first locking means is contained within the opening of the operating box which is closed by the lid when viewed from the front. A locking system for an operating box according to claim 1.

3. The displacement means is configured such that when the second locking means is in the locked position, the second locking means is located within the opening of the operating box in a front view. The locking system for an operating box according to claim 2.

4. The switching means comprises a biasing means for biasing the displacement means such that the position of the second locking means returns from the unlocked position to the locked position. The locking system for an operating box according to claim 3.

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