JP2001310739A - Remote controller for on-vehicle electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote controller fixable to a steering wheel so as not to be deflected or dropped without requiring any great fastening force for fixing. SOLUTION: This remote controller is arranged between adjacent spokes 8, 8 in the steering wheel adjacently to an outer ring 7 of the steering wheel, and the remote controller is fixed by fitting the recesses arranged in both ends to the respective spokes 8, 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote controller for controlling on-vehicle electronic devices, and more particularly to a remote controller mounted on a steering wheel of a vehicle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a remote controller for controlling on-vehicle electronic devices such as a car radio and a car stereo has been used by being mounted on a steering wheel of a vehicle. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the remote controller 12 is fixed to the outer wheel 7 of the steering wheel by a band 13.

[0005] As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a remote controller 14 has also been attached to the back side of a spoke 8 of a steering wheel via a double-sided tape 15.

[0004]

According to the method shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, since the remote controller 12 is restricted only by the frictional force around the outer ring 7, the remote controller 12 may be used when the fastening force of the band 13 is weak. When the band 13 is loose, if the knob 12a is pressed strongly, the remote controller 12 may turn around the outer ring 7 in some cases.

In the method shown in FIGS. 9 and 10,
Since the rear surface of the steering wheel has irregularities, sufficient adhesive strength of the double-sided tape 15 cannot be obtained, and the remote controller 14 may fall off during use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to eliminate the possibility of slipping or falling off with respect to a steering wheel without requiring a large fastening force for fixing. An object of the present invention is to provide a remote controller that can be fixed so that there is no problem.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a remote controller for an on-vehicle electronic device, wherein the remote controller is disposed between adjacent spokes of a steering wheel and is adjacent to an outer wheel of the steering wheel. It is fixed so as to fit.

Further, in the remote controller of the on-vehicle electronic device, the remote controller is divided into two parts, and the divided members are connected via a rack and claws for locking the rack.

[0009] Further, in the remote controller of the on-vehicle electronic device, the remote controller is divided into two parts, and the divided members are connected via an elastic member.

Further, in the remote controller of each of the on-vehicle electronic devices, a concave portion is provided on a side surface of the remote controller, and the concave portion is fitted to an outer ring of a steering wheel.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A remote controller for a vehicle-mounted electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a remote controller of a vehicle-mounted electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A is a side view showing a partial cross section of the remote controller.
FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

The remote controller comprises an operation section 1, a support section 2, a spacer 3 and the like shown in FIGS. The operation unit 1 is provided with knobs 1a, 1a,... For operating the in-vehicle electronic device. The rack 4 fastened to the support portion 2 is slidably fitted to the operation portion 1.
A claw 5 made of a leaf spring is fastened to the operation unit 1 with a screw 6 and locks the rack 4.

That is, when the support portion 2 is moved in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 2, the claw 5 is deformed to the position shown by the dotted line, the engagement with the rack 4 is released, and the support portion 2 can be moved. However, even if the support portion 2 attempts to move in the direction opposite to the arrow B, the rack 4 is locked by the claws 5 and cannot move. In addition,
It is possible to disassemble by removing the screw 6.

As shown in FIG. 1, an R-shaped recess is provided at the distal end of the operation unit 1 and the support unit 2. Although not visible in FIG. 2, a concave portion having an arc-shaped cross section is also provided on the back surface of the operation unit 1 and the support unit 2.

A method of attaching the above remote controller to a steering wheel of a vehicle will be described with reference to FIGS. The remote controller is attached to a portion A indicated by oblique lines surrounded by an outer wheel 7 and spokes 8 of the steering wheel shown in FIG.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the operating portion 1 and the supporting portion 2 are moved in the direction of arrow B to fit the R-shaped recesses at both ends with the spokes 8 of the steering wheel. At this time, the concave portions having a circular arc cross section on the back surfaces of the operation unit 1 and the support unit 2 are also fitted to the outer ring 7.

Thereafter, the spacer 3 described with reference to FIG. 1 is elastically deformed and fitted to the rack 4 between the operation section 1 and the support section 2. The size of the spacer 3 is prepared so as to be suitable for each vehicle type. In this state, the recesses at the end portions of the operation portion 1 and the support portion 2 are fitted with the spokes 8 and the outer ring 8, respectively. Does not slip or fall off.

FIG. 5 shows a state in which the knob 1a of the operation unit 1 of the remote controller is operated. Since the remote controller does not protrude outward from the outer ring 8, it does not hinder the driving operation, and is easy to operate because the remote controller does not move even if the knob 1a is pressed firmly.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a remote controller of a vehicle-mounted electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the projection 9b provided on the operation unit 9 and the support 1
Block 11 having rubber elasticity in which projection 10a provided on
Is fitted to the hole 11a. Block 11
By elastically deforming, the operation unit 9 and the support unit 10 can be attached to the steering wheel as in the first embodiment.

As in the first embodiment, the R-shaped recesses at both ends and the rear of the operating portion 9 and the support portion 10 are fitted with the spokes and the outer ring of the steering wheel. The remote control does not move when pressed.

[0021]

According to the remote controller for an on-vehicle electronic device of the present invention, it does not move even if the knob is pressed strongly in a state of being attached to the steering of the vehicle, and there is no danger of falling off. Also, since no double-sided tape or the like is used, there is no damage to the steering wheel.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a remote controller of a vehicle-mounted electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a side view showing a partial cross section of the remote controller, and FIG.
It is A sectional drawing.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a steering wheel to which the remote controller is attached.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the remote controller is attached.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a use state of the remote controller as a partial cross section.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a remote controller of a vehicle-mounted electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a state where a remote controller of a conventional in-vehicle electronic device is mounted.

FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a front view showing another example of a state where a remote controller of a conventional in-vehicle electronic device is mounted.

FIG. 10 is a side view showing the same state as a partial cross section.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Operation part, 1a knob 2 Support part 3 Spacer 4 Rack 5 Claw 6 Screw 7 Outer ring 8 Spoke 9 Operation part, 9a knob, 9b Projection 10 Support part, 10a Projection 11 Block, 11a hole 12 Remote controller 13 Band 14 Remote controller 15 Double-sided tape

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An on-vehicle vehicle, comprising: a spoke disposed between adjacent spokes of a steering wheel adjacent to an outer ring of the steering wheel; and recesses provided at both ends are fixed so as to fit with the spokes. Remote controller for electronic equipment. 2. The remote controller is divided into two parts,
2. The remote controller for a vehicle-mounted electronic device according to claim 1, wherein each of the divided members is connected via a rack and claws for locking the rack. 3. The remote controller is divided into two parts,
2. The divided member is connected via an elastic member.
Remote controller for in-vehicle electronic devices. 4. The remote controller for a vehicle-mounted electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a concave portion is provided on a side surface of said remote controller, and said concave portion is fitted to an outer ring of a steering wheel.