EP0614286B1 - Fernbedienungs-Vorrichtung - Google Patents

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EP0614286B1
EP0614286B1 EP93113573A EP93113573A EP0614286B1 EP 0614286 B1 EP0614286 B1 EP 0614286B1 EP 93113573 A EP93113573 A EP 93113573A EP 93113573 A EP93113573 A EP 93113573A EP 0614286 B1 EP0614286 B1 EP 0614286B1
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Henning J. Claassen
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F23/00—Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/0214—Hand-held casings
    • H01H9/0235—Hand-held casings specially adapted for remote control, e.g. of audio or video apparatus

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  • the present invention relates to a device for remote control of video / audio devices the genus specified in the preamble of claim 1 as they is known from US-A 5,073,979.
  • the advantages achieved with the invention are based on the design of the remote control device as a carrier of information, for example the television viewer must perceive if he wants to turn on the associated television.
  • the swiveling flap hides beside insignificant ones also, at least in part, essential controls, namely the controls, those for switching on and / or setting (program selection, volume) of the Device are required, so that primarily only the outer surface of the flap with the information on it is visible, for example direct Give a reference to a Pay TV program or a specific station. So take the television viewer to turn on the television, the remote control device in the hand, so he must perceive this advertising notice. He pans now the lid to release the essential controls appear on the initially invisible inner surface of the flap further information, for example a sample photo, a pay TV program, a station directory or a Weekly program, precisely in the viewing angle above the control buttons of the device.
  • the controls of the remote control device in general buttons, by the hinged lid against pollution, for example protected by dust.
  • the lid is according to a preferred embodiment designed a holder for information cards that can be easily replaced. This gives you the option of changing constantly, for example weekly Switch to give references to new pay TV programs.
  • the holder for the information card can be on the inside and / or on the Be formed outside of the lid. This allows a maximum of two Attach information cards if the inside and outside of the cover act as information carriers should be used.
  • the hinged lid is at least partially made of a transparent material, preferably a clear plastic; in this case the Information card attached to the inside of the lid and with from both sides Information is provided; the information on one side is then through the see-through lid visible from the outside while the information is on the other side are only accessible when the lid is opened.
  • the simple change of the information card is then particularly easy, if it is guided in slots or holding rails, which are on the edges of the Lid.
  • both information areas of the information card are largely against Damage, but also protected against contamination, namely one surface always through the transparent cover and the other surface at least in the closed state of the lid when the information card is between the lid and operating surface of the remote control device is located and thereby covered is.
  • the information card can be inserted into the cover from any direction or be inserted into the slot guide of the lid; however, it is preferred the information card in the open position of the cover from that of the Surface of the remote control device facing away from the lid to insert.
  • the lid in its open Position remains, i.e. only with the application of a certain force or inclination the remote control can be adjusted from this open position.
  • the lid and thus the information area should open its inside at an angle between 60 ° - 200 ° to the control surface of the Housing; this angle ensures a good one after opening the lid Readability of this information and at the same time the operability of the control buttons.
  • An angle between 90 ° and 150 ° between the control surface of the housing and the lid is particularly useful.
  • Such a lid can also by a simple fastening mechanism can be retrofitted to existing remote controls, so that one this can "retrofit”.
  • the information carrier expediently consists of a flat element, in particular made of cardboard, cardboard, plastic or paper; the material should be light be printable so that, for example, new information carriers are printed every week can be.
  • the hinged lid can have a hinge-like bracket pivotally arranged on the housing of the remote control be. It can be formed on opposite sides of the housing Holes or projections can be provided which are their counterpart in the foldable Find the lid and interlock under tension or with a positive fit such a secure, but pivotable hold of the hinged lid on the housing the remote control.
  • the flat information carrier is advantageously provided over at least two Holding devices, preferably at least two projections on the housing facing side of the hinged lid, being between the lid and the Projections such a distance is provided that the information card under slight pressure between the lid and the projections are inserted can.
  • the tabs can extend in the longitudinal direction of the cover, so that a kind of slot guide for the card arises on both sides.
  • an additional Support projection be arranged at the end of the insertion channel.
  • a locking element that prevents the accidental sliding out Prevent card helps.
  • the remote control lifts off and thus offers, for example, an attack surface that at Exercising large forces can lead to breakage on the cover and / or the housing at least one clamping or latching element or the like may be arranged, the Lid holds with a small holding force, so that it is not worth mentioning to the user Resistance opposes, if this is the remote control according to the invention wants to use, on the other hand, however, an unintentional folding of the lid Remote control prevented.
  • the remote control device 10 has a hinged lid 12 on the hinge-like holding devices 20 on a housing 14 of the Remote control device 10 is supported.
  • the hinge-like brackets 20 are arranged on extensions 16 extending vertically to the main surface of the cover 12. Operating elements 18, namely keys, are shown in FIG. 1 Position covered by the lid 12.
  • the remote control 10 naturally also has the otherwise elements common for contemporary remote controls. So e.g. an energy source, preferably in the form of a battery, a circuit via which the controls 18 can act on a transmission element, and also the transmission element itself, which control commands in the form of infrared radiation, ultrasonic waves, microwaves or the like to a receiver located in the respective video / audio device which then sends the device, in particular a television set, but also a video recorder, etc. according to the operator's request.
  • an energy source preferably in the form of a battery
  • FIG. 2 the device according to the invention with the Operating elements 18 releasing cover 12 shown.
  • the cover 12 is folded up, the pivoting movement associated therewith being able to be restricted in that, for example, a control cam with an end position is arranged on the vertical extension 16, or a cutout on the cover 12 does not permit a further pivoting movement.
  • the cover 12 is held in the position shown in FIG. 1, in which its inner surface is clearly visible.
  • the angle between the control surface of the housing 14 and the cover 12 is approximately 110 °. This angle can vary between 60 ° and 200 °, in particular between 90 ° and 150 °.
  • the cover 12 can be designed, for example, as shown in FIG. 3. It is under the surface 26 of the cover 12 an information card 24 of projections 22 supported.
  • the vertical extensions 16 have sections 20 which are in the housing 14 engage the device 10 and thus together as a hinge-like bracket to serve.
  • the card 24 can, for example, be made of paper, cardboard, plastic or another Sheet material exist. At least parts of the surface 26 of the cover 12 exist made of a clear plastic material.
  • the A cutout may also be provided on surface 26 of cover 12; in both cases is the back of the information card 24 for the viewer's view from the outside freely accessible, while the other area only after folding the lid 12 becomes visible.
  • a cover 12 which also has hinge parts 20, over which the lid 12 is pivotally connected to the housing 14 of the remote control 10 is. At least two, in the embodiment shown three, support or Guide projections 22a, 22b, 22c are on the lateral portions of the cover 12 intended.
  • the information card 24 is with the advertising space shown in the closed state, that is from the outside, through a cutout in the lid 12 or through a transparent area of the lid 12 visible. The inside surface of the information card 24 is only accessible after folding up into the position shown in FIG. 2.
  • a locking element or a clamping part 28 is at the beginning of the insertion channel for the Carrier 24 is provided to prevent the card 24 from being accidentally removed the cover 12 falls out.
  • the surface of the cover 12 ends according to the embodiment shown Figure 4 with the edge portion 40, for example.
  • An additional guide or additional support 22c is provided for the card 24.
  • the holding or guiding sections 22a, 22b, 22c can of course also be arranged in the form of a continuous frame.
  • FIG. 5 again shows in particular the hinge section of an inventive one Remote control 10 shown.
  • the hinge device 20 ensures the pivotability, while the end portion 40 on the surface of the lid for the Limitation of the pivoting movement ensures that the cover 12 is not too far can be pivoted and the information card 24 particularly well in the free Point of view and thus in the user's attention.
  • the position of the cover 12 according to Figure 5 also ensures that the controls do not get dirty or dust.
  • FIG. 6 shows a device 10 according to the invention with the device closed Cover 12, seen from below, can be seen.
  • the lid 12 it is also sensible in certain cases to cover the lid 12 in this way to design that only certain, selected controls are covered and it is possible, for example, without opening the cover 12, the on and off switch and / or select certain television channels, for example ARD and ZDF.
  • the lid would only be opened if the station directory is open its inside, namely on the inside surface of the information card, is needed for the programs that are not seen all the time.
  • the on and off switch Covered remote control device it is useful to lock the lid 12 with a lock provided and thereby design as a child lock.
  • This lock can be done using a pointed object, for example a pencil or a ballpoint pen, be overcome by exertion of a certain force, such as small children can't muster.
  • This lock is conveniently in the swivel mechanism integrated for the cover 12 and can be formed by a pin on the housing that protrudes into an opening in the lid.
  • the pencil can be made out by a pencil be pushed out of the opening, whereby the lid 12 can only be opened. Also a kinematic reversal is possible.

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