Control system, door body, and control method

Abstract

The purpose of the present disclosure is to make it possible to perform operation confirmation on a locking / unlocking device, and to minimize adverse effects such as a case where a user may be locked out of a room when the operation as a result of said operation confirmation exhibits failure and is stopped in a locked state. This control system comprises a locking / unlocking unit and a control part. The locking / unlocking unit is provided to a door body including a frame body and a main body that is provided inside the frame body in an openable / closable manner. The control part is capable of controlling the locking / unlocking unit. The control part comprises an operation confirmation portion that executes the confirmation operation on locking / unlocking including an unlocking operation and a locking operation by the locking / unlocking unit. The operation confirmation portion starts the confirmation operation on locking / unlocking on condition that the locking / unlocking unit has been manually locked in a state where the main body is closed.

Description

Control system, door body, and control method

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

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

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-31978

[0004] In some such door bodies, the user can perform construction confirmation of the door body by performing a predetermined operation such as selecting a construction confirmation mode, for example, immediately after the delivery of the property including the door body. However, in the current construction confirmation, it only remains at power supply confirmation and wiring confirmation such as whether power is normally supplied to various electrical devices of the door body, and it is not possible to perform operation confirmation such as whether the door can be normally unlocked and locked electrically.

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

[0006] The present disclosure has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to enable operation confirmation of electric locking and unlocking and suppress the adverse effect that the user can be shut out outside when the operation in the operation confirmation stops in the locked state due to malfunction.

[0007] The control system disclosed herein comprises: a locking / unlocking unit provided on a door body including a frame and a main body provided inside the frame so as to be openable and closable, and which can be locked and unlocked electrically and manually; and a control unit capable of controlling the locking / unlocking device, wherein the control unit includes an operation confirmation unit that causes the locking / unlocking confirmation operation, including electric unlocking and electric locking, by the locking / unlocking device, and the operation confirmation unit initiates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation on the condition that the locking / unlocking unit is manually locked when the main body is closed.

[0008] The door body of the present disclosure is a door body to which the control system is provided, comprising a sleeve portion on the side of the main body inside the frame, the locking / unlocking unit provided in the sleeve portion, the control system comprising an operating unit configured to operate the control unit, and the operating unit provided on the visible surface of the sleeve portion on the main body side.

[0009] The control method disclosed herein is a control method for a locking / unlocking unit provided in a door body including a frame and a main body provided inside the frame so as to be openable and closable, and which can be locked and unlocked electrically and manually, wherein, when the main body is closed, the locking / unlocking unit performs a locking / unlocking confirmation operation including electric unlocking and electric locking.

[0010] This is a view of the door body of the embodiment from the outside. This is a view of the door body from the inside. This is a perspective view showing the side panel. This is a configuration diagram showing the control system. This is a perspective view showing manual locking by the user. This is a diagram showing electric unlocking during the lock / unlock confirmation operation. This is a diagram showing electric opening during the open / close confirmation operation. This is a diagram showing electric closing during the open / close confirmation operation. This is a diagram showing electric locking during the lock / unlock confirmation operation. This is a diagram showing electric unlocking again during the lock / unlock confirmation operation. This is a flowchart showing the flow of the installation confirmation mode. This is a flowchart showing the control flow until the lock / unlock confirmation operation and open / close confirmation operation are started. This is a flowchart showing the control flow during the lock / unlock confirmation operation and open / close confirmation operation.

[0011] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited in any way to the embodiments described below, and may be implemented with appropriate modifications without departing from the spirit of this disclosure.

[0012] [First Embodiment] As shown in Figure 1, the door body 100 comprises a frame 10, a main body 20, and a side section 30. The main body 20 is installed inside the frame 10 so as to be openable and closable. Unless otherwise specified, the positional relationships in the following description refer to the positional relationships when the main body 20 is closed. The side section 30 is installed on the side of the main body 20 inside the frame 10.

[0013] Hereinafter, as shown in Figure 1, the exterior side in the thickness direction of the door body 100 is referred to as "exterior side Y+". Also, as shown in Figure 2, the interior side in the thickness direction of the door body 100 is referred to as "interior side Y-". Furthermore, the side of the door body 100 that goes from the side section 30 toward the main body 20 in the width direction is referred to as "main body side X-" or "opposite side of side section X+ (X-)". The side of the door body 100 that goes from the main body 20 toward the side section 30 in the width direction is referred to as "side section side X+" or "opposite side of main body side X- (X+)".

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, the door body 100 is equipped with a control system 99 on the side section 30. As shown in Figure 4, the control system 99 comprises a control unit 40, an operating unit 60, and a locking / unlocking unit 50.

[0015] As shown in Figure 1, the locking / unlocking unit 50 comprises a cylinder 53, a lock mechanism 54, and a locking / unlocking device 55. The locking / unlocking unit 50 also comprises a thumbturn 57, as shown in Figure 2. The lock mechanism 54 is configured to be lockable and unlockable when the main body 20 is closed. The cylinder 53 shown in Figure 1 is configured to allow manual operation of the lock mechanism 54 using a key from the outside Y+, i.e., manual locking and unlocking using a key. The thumbturn 57 shown in Figure 2 is configured to allow manual operation of the lock mechanism 54 from the inside Y-, i.e., manual locking and unlocking. The locking / unlocking device 55 is configured to allow electric operation of the lock mechanism 54, i.e., electric locking and unlocking. Hereinafter, unlocking by the locking / unlocking device 55 will be referred to as "electric unlocking," and locking by the locking / unlocking device 55 will be referred to as "electric locking."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0039] Next, with reference to Figure 13, the control by the operation confirmation unit 45 in the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation shown in S20 will be explained.

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

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

[0042] If the result in S22a is positive, that is, if it is determined that the main body 20 is open, the process proceeds to S23a to determine whether the main body 20 is closed or not. If the result is negative, the process proceeds to S23b to determine whether the timer count is 5 minutes or more. If the result is negative, the process returns to S23a. On the other hand, if the result is positive, that is, if the timer count is 5 minutes or more, it is determined that the switchgear 90 is abnormal and the process ends.

[0043] If an affirmative determination is made in the aforementioned S23a, that is, if it is determined that the main body 20 is closed, the process proceeds to S24 to perform electric locking. In the subsequent S24a, it is determined whether the locking / unlocking unit 50 is locked. If a negative determination is made, it is determined that the locking / unlocking device 55 is abnormal, and the flow ends. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in S24a, that is, if it is determined that the locking / unlocking unit 50 is locked, the process proceeds to S24b to wait for 5 seconds.

[0044] In the subsequent S25, electric unlocking is performed. In the subsequent S25a, it is determined whether the locking / unlocking unit 50 is unlocked. If a negative determination is made, it is determined that the locking / unlocking device 55 is abnormal, and the flow ends. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in S25a, that is, if it is determined that the locking / unlocking unit 50 is unlocked, the process proceeds to S25b to reset the timer.

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

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

[0047] The operation confirmation unit 45 shown in FIG. 2 executes a locking / unlocking confirmation operation including electric unlocking and electric locking. Therefore, the operation of the locking / unlocking device 55 can be confirmed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 5, the locking / unlocking confirmation operation is started on the condition that the locking / unlocking unit 50 is manually locked in the state where the main body 20 is closed. From this, it is possible to prevent the user U who started the locking / unlocking confirmation operation from being locked out. Because, as shown in FIG. 5, if the user U manually locks from the indoor side Y- to start the locking / unlocking confirmation operation, even if the locking / unlocking confirmation operation stops in the locked state due to malfunction, since the user U is on the indoor side Y-, the user U will not be locked out. Also, if the user U starts the locking / unlocking confirmation operation by manually locking with a key from the outdoor side Y+ different from FIG. 5, and the locking / unlocking confirmation operation stops in the locked state, the user U has the key and will not be locked out. Therefore, in any case, the user U will not be locked out.

[0048] The unlocking / locking confirmation operation starts on the condition that after a predetermined operation such as selecting the construction confirmation mode is performed by the operation unit 60 as shown in FIG. 3, the unlocking / locking unit 50 is manually locked as shown in FIG. 5. Therefore, the unlocking / locking confirmation operation can be started by a combination of simple operations such as a predetermined operation and manual locking.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 3, the operation unit 60 is provided at a position where it cannot be operated when the main body 20 is closed and can be operated when the main body 20 is open. Therefore, a configuration in which only a person who can open the main body 20 can start the unlocking / locking confirmation operation can be efficiently realized.

[0050] In the unlocking / locking confirmation operation, as shown in FIG. 6, it is electrically unlocked, then as shown in FIG. 9, it is electrically locked, and then as shown in FIG. 10, it is electrically unlocked again. And in this state, that is, in the unlocked state, the unlocking / locking confirmation operation ends. Therefore, in this regard, it is also possible to prevent the user U from being pinched.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 2, the unlocking / locking unit 50 is provided on the sleeve portion 30. Therefore, the design property of the door body 100 can be improved. Further, the operation unit 60 is also provided on the expected surface on the main body side in the sleeve portion 30. From the above, each member of the control system 99 can be gathered and arranged in the sleeve portion 30.

[0052] The operation confirmation unit 45 shown in FIG. 2 further causes the opening / closing device 90 to execute an opening / closing confirmation operation. Therefore, in addition to the operation confirmation of electric unlocking and electric locking, the operation confirmation of electric door opening and electric door closing can also be performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims

1. A control system comprising: a locking / unlocking unit provided on a door body including a frame and a main body provided inside the frame so as to be openable and closable, and which can be locked and unlocked electrically and manually; and a control unit capable of controlling the locking / unlocking unit, wherein the control unit includes an operation confirmation unit that causes the locking / unlocking confirmation operation, including electric unlocking and electric locking, to be performed by the locking / unlocking unit, and the operation confirmation unit initiates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation on the condition that the locking / unlocking unit is manually locked when the main body is closed.

2. The control system according to claim 1, further comprising an operating unit configured to operate the control unit, wherein the operation confirmation unit initiates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation on the condition that a predetermined operation has been performed by the operating unit and the locking / unlocking unit has been manually locked.

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

4. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation confirmation unit performs the electric unlocking, then the electric locking, and then performs the electric unlocking again, thereby ending the locking / unlocking confirmation operation with the locking / unlocking unit in an unlocked state.

5. A door body equipped with a control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a sleeve portion is provided on the side of the main body inside the frame, the locking / unlocking unit is provided on the sleeve portion, the control system comprises an operating unit configured to operate the control unit, and the operating unit is provided on the visible surface of the sleeve portion on the main body side.

6. The door body according to claim 5, comprising an opening / closing device configured to electrically open and close the main body when the locking / unlocking unit is unlocked, wherein the control unit is further capable of controlling the opening / closing device, and the operation confirmation unit is further configured to cause the opening / closing device to perform an opening / closing confirmation operation, including electrically opening and electrically closing the main body, and the operation confirmation unit initiates the locking / unlocking confirmation operation and the opening / closing confirmation operation on the condition that the locking / unlocking unit is manually locked.

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

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

9. A control method for a locking and unlocking unit provided on a door body including a frame and a main body provided inside the frame so as to be openable and closable, the locking and unlocking unit being able to be locked electrically and manually, wherein the locking and unlocking unit is manually locked when the main body is closed, and the locking and unlocking unit is to perform a locking and unlocking confirmation operation including electric unlocking and electric locking.

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