JPH02145094A - Remote control transmitter - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To realize a multi-function remote control transmitter with small size ad excellent operability by providing a primary operation button to a remote control transmitter switch section and a main operation button and a secondary operation button to a remote control transmitter main body so as to attain the operation of multi-function. CONSTITUTION:A remote control transmitter main body 1 provided with a main operation button 10 and a secondary operation button 4, and a remote control transmitter switch section 2 coupled with the main body 1 at a fulcrum 18, freely opened and closed and provided with a primary operation button 3 are provided to the remote control transmitter. The main operation button 10 with high frequency of use is always usable independently of the state of the switch section 2 as to whether it is opened or closed. When the main operation button 10 desired for operation is depressed, a control signal is sent. The primary operation button 3 with comparatively high frequency of use is arranged at the outside of the switch section 2 and the switch section 2 is used mainly while being closed. When the switch 2 is opened, the secondary operation button 4 with comparatively low frequency of use arranged to the main body 1 is mainly operated. When the switch section 2 is used while being closed, since the switch is fixed lightly with the main body, a fixed hook 5 and a fixing projection 12 are provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multifunctional remote control transmitter used, for example, to remotely control a television receiver.

Background of the Invention In recent years, remote control transmitters have become more multi-functional due to the realization of satellite broadcasting and text multiplexing, as well as the diversification of video processing technology with the advancement of digital technology, and the increase in the functions of television receivers. ing. In addition, some electronic devices other than television receivers, such as video decks, stereos, and laser disc players, can be controlled remotely using remote control transmitters. A remote control transmitter that combines the functions of each of these remote control transmitters into one is extremely multifunctional.

An example of a conventional remote control transmitter will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 3 shows the appearance of a conventional remote control transmitter. In FIG. 3, 13 is the main body of the remote control transmitter. Reference numeral 14 denotes an operation button, and when pressed with a finger, the signal generation circuit of the internal remote control is controlled, and the operation generates a signal. 1
Reference numeral 6 denotes a function display panel, and 16 denotes a battery storage section, which stores dry batteries that serve as a power source. 17 is a speaking section such as a light emitting diode, which transmits an operation signal.

In the remote control transmitter configured as described above, first, transmit the transmitter 17 to the television receiver or the like that you want to remotely control.
to face. Select the desired operation from the function display panel 16 and press the operation button 14. As a result, the transmitter 1
An operation signal is transmitted from 7. Normally, the operation signal uses infrared rays, but operation using FM waves or ultrasonic waves is also possible.

The battery storage section 16 stores dry batteries as a power source for transmitting operation signals. The remote control transmitter main body 13 is usually not very wide in consideration of operability.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the conventional configuration as described above, the size of the remote control transmitter main body 13 is limited in terms of operability, while the required operation functions are increasing. A large number of small and difficult-to-operate operation buttons are arranged on the remote control transmitter, which poses a problem in that it cannot be easily operated.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a remote control transmitter in which a large number of operation buttons are arranged according to the number of operations, and a small remote control transmitter can be provided with a large number of operation buttons with good operability. It is something.

Means for Solving Problem 1 In order to solve the above problem, the remote control transmitter of the present invention is provided with an opening/closing part on the main body of the remote control transmitter, and the main operation buttons that are operated most often are By separating the primary operation buttons that are often operated and the secondary operation buttons that are rarely operated, they are provided on the main body of the remote control transmitter and the outer circle of the opening/closing part, and by opening and closing the opening/closing part of the remote control transmitter. , the main operation button and either the primary operation button or the secondary operation button can be operated.

The present invention, with the above-described configuration, completely solves the problem that often occurs in multi-functional remote control transmitters, in which many small and simple buttons are lined up, making it extremely difficult to operate. The main operation buttons are placed in the most convenient place, and the primary operation keys that are used relatively often are placed on the outside of the opening/closing part.
By arranging the secondary operation buttons, which are rarely operated, inside the opening/closing part, each operation button can be made larger, improving operability, and the entire remote control transmitter can be made smaller.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, a remote control transmitter according to an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a sectional view of a remote control transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In Fig. 1, 1 is the main body of the remote control transmitter, 2 is an opening/closing part provided on the main body 1 of the remote control transmitter, and 3 is a 1
Next operation button, 4 is secondary operation button, 6 is fixed hook,
6 is a function display panel, 7a and 7b are rubber contacts, 8a and 8
b is a printed circuit board, 9 is a flexible printed circuit board, 1
A fulcrum 8 connects the remote control transmitter main body 1 and the remote control transmitter opening/closing part 2. In FIG. 2, 10 is a main operation button, 11 is a battery storage part, and 12 is a fixing projection.

The main operation buttons 1o and 2 are on the main body 1 of the remote control transmitter.
Next operation button 4, function display spring/I/6 and battery compartment 1
1 and a fixing protrusion 12, and the opening/closing part 2 is connected to the support by a support 18. A primary operation button 3 is provided on the outside of the opening/closing part 2. The primary operation button 3 is provided with a rubber contact 7b, and the secondary operation button 4 is provided with a rubber contact 7a.

Further, a printed circuit board 8a on which a remote control signal generation circuit is configured is built into the remote control transmitter body 1, and a printed circuit board 8b is also built into the opening/closing section 2. The printed circuit board 8a and the printed circuit board 8b are connected by a flexible printed circuit board 9. A dry battery in the battery storage section 11 is used as a power source for the circuit that transmits the operation signal.

In the remote control transmitter configured as described above, the frequently used main operation buttons 10 can always be used regardless of whether the opening/closing section 2 is open or closed. By pressing the main operation key 10 to be operated, an operation signal can be transmitted. A primary operation box 3, which is relatively frequently used, is arranged outside the opening/closing part 2, and is mainly used when the opening/closing part 2f is closed. It may be possible to use it in the open state, but in this state, the secondary operation button 4 located on the main body 1, which is rarely used, is mainly operated.
If the next operation button 3 is enabled, it is expected that the user may accidentally press the primary operation button 3 while operating the secondary operation button 4, resulting in an erroneous operation.

Therefore, it is preferable to provide a switch on any part of the main body 1 that comes into contact with the opening/closing part 12, which can be operated by opening/closing the opening/closing part. Since it is conceivable that the primary operation button 3 and the secondary operation button 4 may be used alternately with the remote control transmitter opening/closing section 2 open, there is a switch in the battery compartment 11 that disables the above-mentioned switch function. The remote control transmitter of the present invention can be more easily operated by providing a switch that can be switched so that all operation buttons can be operated in any state.

A fixing hook 6 and a fixing protrusion 12 are provided to lightly fix the opening/closing part 2 to the main body 1 when the opening/closing part 2 is closed and used.

Since remote control transmitters are generally made of plastic, they are fixed and opened using the elasticity of the plastic.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the remote control transmitter main body 1 includes a main operation button 10 and a secondary operation button 4, and is connected to this at a fulcrum 8 and can be opened and closed freely. By providing the remote control transmitter opening/closing section 2, the remote control transmitter can be operated with multiple functions and has good operability.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, by providing the main operation button and the secondary operation button on the main body of the remote control transmitter, and the primary operation button on the opening/closing part of the remote control transmitter, television receivers, video decks, It is capable of multi-functional operation for the purpose of remote control of electronic devices such as CD players, and is equipped with many large and easy-to-operate operation buttons.
It is possible to make a multifunctional remote control transmitter that is small and easy to operate.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a remote control transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a conventional remote control transmitter. 1... Main body of remote control transmitter, 2...
Opening/closing part of remote control transmitter, 3...Primary operation button, 4...Old...Secondary operation button, 5...Fixing hook, e...-Function display panel, 7a... ...Rubber contact, 7b...Rubber contact, 8a...Printed circuit board, 8b...Printed circuit board, 9...
・Flexible printed circuit board, 10...Main operation buttons, 11...Battery compartment, 12...Mark...
Fixing protrusion, 13...Remote controller Mu body, 1
4...Operation button, 15...Function display panel, 16...Battery compartment, 17...
・Transmission section. Name of agent: Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A main body, an opening/closing part provided on the main body so that it can be opened and closed, a main operation button provided in a part of the main body not covered by the opening/closing part, and a primary button provided on the outer surface of the opening/closing part. A remote control transmitter comprising an operation button and a secondary operation button provided in a portion of the main body covered by the opening/closing part. (2) Equipped with the same remote control signal generation circuit that is controlled by the main operation button, primary operation button, and secondary operation button, and the main operation button and primary operation button can be operated by opening and closing the opening/closing part. 2. The remote control transmitter according to claim 1, further comprising a function changeover switch for switching whether the main operation button or the secondary operation button can be operated.