JP2005079785A - Remote control device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote control device used for control of an apparatus to be controlled which can improve operability by enabling a button operating unit corresponding to a display content of a display unit to be opened and closed operably by an opening and closing lid, enabling the button operating unit desired to be operated easily and accurately without any trouble. <P>SOLUTION: The remote control device includes the display unit having a plurality of display blocks 1a-1b, a body 3 having the button operating unit which includes a plurality of button blocks 2a-2b corresponding to the plurality of the display blocks 1a-1b, respectively, and an opening and closing lid 4 provided in the body 3 to cover at least one above button block 2a and having a transparency opened in an operable state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control device used for controlling a controlled device. More specifically, the button operation unit corresponding to the display content of the display unit can be opened and closed with an open / close lid, and the button operation unit to be operated is desired. The present invention relates to a structure that can be operated easily and accurately without being confused so as to improve operability.

  A remote control device (transmitter) used for controlling a conventional controlled device includes, for example, a main body of a remote control transmitter that prevents dust from adhering to a gap between a case and a button (key) without deteriorating operability. The main body case is provided with a plurality of operation buttons (keys) on a predetermined portion of one surface, and the slide cover is slid to open and close the predetermined portion on which the operation buttons (keys) of the main body case are provided. The rubber cover is provided with a protrusion on the inside, while the rubber key has a plurality of operation buttons (keys) and a power button (key) standing upright. A circuit part provided in the case transmits a remote control signal for turning on the power by opening the slide cover, and remote control for turning off the power by closing the slide cover. Which is formed by constituting a remote control signal transmission means for transmitting a tone signal has been disclosed (e.g., see Patent Document 1.).

However, in the remote control device (transmitter) having the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent dust from entering the gaps between the operation buttons (keys) by closing the slide cover when not in use, but a plurality of operations can be performed. When operating buttons (keys), all of the operation buttons (keys) must be displayed in the table. After all, the more operation buttons (keys), the more There was a problem that the operability was poor because it would be confusing whether to press the operation button (key).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-191476 (pages 1 to 6 and FIGS. 1 to 12)

  In view of the above problems, the present invention enables a button operation unit corresponding to the display content of the display unit to be opened and closed with an open / close lid so that the button operation unit to be operated can be easily and accurately operated without being confused. Thus, an object of the present invention is to provide a remote control device that can be used to control a controlled device that can improve operability.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is provided with a main body including a display unit including a plurality of display blocks and a button operation unit including a plurality of button blocks respectively corresponding to the plurality of display blocks. And an opening / closing lid that covers at least one of the button blocks and opens to an operable state.

In addition, the opening / closing lid opens / closes the button block by a hinge portion on one side, and when the opening / closing lid opens / closes the other side, the backlight block for the display block provided on the main body is turned on / off. Open and close cover,
When at least one button block is operably opened, a backlight is lit on the display block corresponding to the button block.

Further, the open / close lid includes at least one display window corresponding to the display block and at least one operation window corresponding to the button block, and includes a slide cover provided slidably on the main body,
When the display window is aligned with at least one of the display blocks, the operation window is aligned with the button block corresponding to the display block.

  Further, the slide cover is provided with a hidden window that hides the display block and / or the button block other than being aligned.

  In addition, the slide cover is configured to slide in the longitudinal direction of the main body and be positioned at a plurality of locations corresponding to the plurality of display blocks and the plurality of button blocks.

  Further, the slide cover is configured to cover the entire area of the one surface of the main body excluding the button block facing the operation window.

Further, the open / close lid is slidably provided on the main body, and includes a slide plate that opens and closes the button block and turns on / off the backlight switch for the display block provided on the main body.
When at least one button block is operably opened, a backlight is lit on the display block corresponding to the button block.

  Further, the slide plate is configured to slide in the longitudinal direction of the main body and to be positioned at a plurality of locations corresponding to the plurality of button blocks.

  According to the present invention, when the open / close cover is opened and at least one of the button blocks is operably opened, the backlight is lit on the display block corresponding to the button block, or the slide cover When the display window is aligned so that the display content on the display unit provided on the remote control unit can be viewed, the operation window on the slide cover is aligned with the button operation unit on the main unit corresponding to the display content on the display unit. Or when the slide block is slid to release at least one of the button blocks so that the button block can be operated, the display block corresponding to the button block is turned on. You can easily and accurately operate the button operation unit you want to operate while visually checking the display contents. To become, a remote control device used for controlling the controlled device that is to be improved operability.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail as examples based on the attached drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a first embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing two examples of the first embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an example of a remote control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, (A) is an external view, (B) is a side view of a slide cover, and FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing three examples of the second embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a fourth diagram of the second embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an example of a third embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention, (A) is an external view, (B) is a side view of a slide cover, and FIG. 9 is a remote control according to the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows two examples of Example 3 of an apparatus, FIG. 10 is remote control by this invention FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a fourth embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention, and FIG. 12 is an explanation showing two examples of the remote control device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory views showing three examples of the embodiment 4 of the remote control device according to the present invention, and FIGS. 14A and 14B are explanatory views showing four examples of the embodiment 4 of the remote control device according to the invention.

  As shown in the figure, the remote control device according to the present invention includes a liquid crystal display unit 1 (hereinafter referred to as display unit 1) comprising a display A block 1a, a display B block 1b, and a display C block 1c on a predetermined part of one surface of the remote control body 3. A button operation unit 2 including a button A block 2a, a button B block 2b, and a button C block 2c corresponding to the display unit 1 is provided.

  The main body 3 covers at least one button block (for example, the button A block 2a) to prevent dust from entering the portion and to open and close the button block in an operable state. An open / close lid is provided.

  Accordingly, only the button block to be operated can be opened operably while visually recognizing the display content of the display unit 1, so that the operation button ( Since the number of keys) is large, it is confusing which operation button (key) should be pressed, and the operability is not deteriorated.

  Here, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

  As shown in the figure, the display unit 1 including the display A block 1a, the display B block 1b, and the display C block 1c is arranged in order on the one surface of the main body 3 so as to be easily visible. Corresponding to the arrangement of the button 1, the button operation unit 2 including the button A block 2a, the button B block 2b, and the button C block 2c is sequentially arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 1 as an example, the opening / closing lid is supported on one side so that the button A block 2a can be opened and closed by a hinge portion 4a, and on the other side is engaged with a locking portion (not shown) of the main body 3. The opening / closing cover 4 is provided with a locking claw 4b that is detachably locked. When the opening / closing is performed, the backlight switch 5 for the display A block 1a provided on the main body 3 is connected to the opening / closing cover. It can be turned ON / OFF by bringing the other side of 4 into close contact.

  Thus, when the opening / closing cover 4 is opened and the button A block 2a is opened, the display A block 1a is turned on when the backlight switch 5 is turned on, and the display corresponding to the button A block 2a to be operated is displayed. The contents can be seen without confusion.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 2 as an example, when the opening / closing cover 4 is opened and the button B block 2b is opened, the display B block 1b is turned on when the backlight switch 5 is turned on. The display content corresponding to the desired button B block 2b can be visually recognized without confusion.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 3 as an example, when the opening / closing cover 4 is opened and the button C block 2c is opened, the display C block 1c is turned on when the backlight switch 5 is turned on, The display content corresponding to the button C block 2c to be operated can be visually recognized without confusion.

  Since the opening / closing cover 4 is made of a transparent member, the button A block 2a to the button C block 2c can be visually recognized even when the opening / closing cover 4 is closed. Therefore, it is convenient to open the opening / closing cover 4 by selecting a button block to be operated.

  Next, Example 2 will be described based on FIGS.

  As shown in the figure, the remote control body 3 includes a transparent display window 6 corresponding to the display A block 1a, the display B block 1b, and the display C block 1c, the button A block 2a, and the button B block 2b. And a hole-shaped operation window 7 corresponding to the button C block 2c, and by sliding in the longitudinal direction of the main body 3, the display unit 1 provided on the main body 3, the button operation unit 2, A slide cover 8 is provided for slidably opening and closing a predetermined portion provided with.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B) as an example of the second embodiment, the slide cover 8 covers the entire area of the entire surface of the main body 3 so as to prevent intrusion of dust. It is configured so that it can be protected, and is configured to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the main body 3 along guide grooves provided on both sides of the main body 3.

  The slide cover 8 is slid in the longitudinal direction of the main body 3, and the display window 6 is aligned with a predetermined position of the liquid crystal display unit 1 to be visually recognized, and sequentially positioned, corresponding to the liquid crystal display unit 1. The operation window 7 can be sequentially operated by aligning the operation window 7 with the button operation unit 2.

  For example, when the display window 6 is aligned with the display A block 1a by sliding the slide cover 8, the operation window 7 is aligned with the button A block 2a corresponding to the display A block 1a. Thus, the user wants to operate the button A block 2a related to the display content while the display content of the display A block 1a is visually recognized. Since the remote control operation buttons can be easily seen, there is no confusion about which operation button to press.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the display window 6 is aligned with the display A block 1a, display blocks 1b and 1c other than the display A block 1a, and button blocks other than the button A block 2a. 2b and 2c are hidden by a hidden window 9 made of a translucent member.

  As a result, it is possible to improve the operability without being confused about which operation button to press, and through the semi-transparent hidden window 9, display blocks and button blocks that are not currently used can be removed. Since it is also possible to visually recognize, it is convenient because it is possible to know what display content and which operation button is hidden.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4A, a part of display blocks and button blocks can be visually recognized through the display window 6 by the slide cover 8, and the button block facing the operation window 7 is excluded. Since the entire surface of the main body 3 can be covered, it is possible to effectively prevent dust from adhering to the entire region including the gap between the operation buttons.

  Further, the slide cover 8 is slid toward the front of the main body 3 as indicated by an arrow A shown in FIG. 5 as two examples of the second embodiment, so that, for example, the display A block 1a is placed on the display window 6. In addition, the display contents can be visually recognized, and the button A block 2a is aligned with the operation window 7 so that the operation buttons corresponding to the display contents of the display A block 1a can be operated. Yes.

  In other words, the “operating / stopping” operation button, the “+/−” operation button, etc. of the button A block 2a can be operated to set the desired room temperature (currently set to 24 ° C.). In addition, the operation button of “switch operation” can be operated to enable switching to automatic / cooling / heating / air blowing, and the operation buttons such as “dash” and “power saving” can be operated and set to any one. At the same time, these display contents can be easily viewed through the display window 6. At this time, the button B block 2b and the button C block 2c, and the display B block 1b and the display C block 1c are hidden by the hidden window 9.

  Further, the slide cover 8 is slid further from the position shown in FIG. 5 toward the front of the main body 3 indicated by the arrow A, as indicated by the arrow A shown in FIG. The operation buttons such as “air flow switching”, “dehumidification”, “UV air cleaning”, etc. of the button B block 2b positioned according to 7 can be operated, and the display contents of the display B block 1b corresponding thereto are displayed. It is made visible through the window 6. At this time, the button A block 2a is hidden by a part of the slide cover 8, and the button C block 2c, the display A block 1a and the display C block 1c are hidden by the hidden window 9.

  Further, the slide cover 8 is slid further from the position shown in FIG. 6 toward the front of the main body 3 indicated by the arrow A as shown by the arrow A shown in FIG. 7, the operation buttons such as “reservation” and “cancel” of the button C block 2 c positioned according to 7 can be operated, and the display contents of the display C block 1 c corresponding thereto can be viewed from the display window 6. ing. At that time, the button A block 2a and the button B block 2b are hidden by a part of the slide cover 8, and the display A block 1a and the display C block 1c are hidden by the hidden window 9.

  Next, Example 3 will be described based on FIGS.

  As shown in the figure, the remote control main body 3 is provided with the display A block 1a, the display B block 1b, and the display C block 1c in any order, and the button A block 2a, the button B block 2b, and The button C blocks 2c are arranged in any order.

  As shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B as an example of the third embodiment, the slide cover 8 is positioned at an intermediate position covering the entire surface of the main body 3, for example, the button A block 2a. The operation buttons such as “RUN / STOP” and “Temperature” can be operated through the operation window 7, and the display contents of the display A block 1 a corresponding to these can be viewed from the display window 6. At this time, the display B block 1b and the display C block 1c are also visible from the display window 6. The button B block 2b and the button C block 2c are hidden by the hidden window 9.

  Further, the slide cover 8 is positioned by sliding it toward the front of the main body 3 as indicated by an arrow A shown in FIG. The operation buttons such as “air volume switching” and “dehumidification” of the block 2b are made operable so that the display contents of the display B block 1b corresponding thereto can be viewed from the display window 6. At this time, the display A block 1 a and the display C block 1 c are hidden by the hidden window 9, and the button A block 2 a is hidden by a part of the slide cover 8.

  Further, the slide cover 8 is positioned by being slid toward the rear of the main body 3 as indicated by an arrow B shown in FIG. 10 as three examples of the third embodiment, and the “timer” and “reservation” of the button C block 2c. The operation contents such as "" can be operated, and the display contents of the display C block 1c corresponding to these can be viewed from the display window 6. At that time, the display A block 1 a and the display B block 1 b are hidden by the hidden window 9, and the button A block 2 a is also hidden by the hidden window 9.

  In the second and third embodiments described above, an ON / OFF switch is provided at an arbitrary location in the main body 3, and a power-on remote control signal is transmitted by sliding the slide cover 8, For example, the control device body such as an air conditioner may be turned on / off by transmitting a remote control signal for turning off the power by returning the slide cover 8.

  Next, Example 4 will be described based on FIGS. 11 to 13.

  As shown in the figure, the display A block 1a, the display B block 1b, and the display C block 1c are sequentially arranged on one surface of the main body 3, and the button A block 2a, The button B block 2b and the button C block 2c are arranged in order.

  Further, by sliding in the longitudinal direction of the main body 3 on one surface of the main body 3, a predetermined portion provided with the button A block 2a, the button B block 2b and the button C block 2c is slidably opened and closed. A slide plate 10 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 11 as an example of the fourth embodiment, the slide plate 10 covers the entire area of the button A block 2a, the button B block 2b, and the button C block 2c to prevent entry of dust. The main body 3 is configured to be able to be effectively protected, and is configured to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the main body 3 along guide grooves provided on both sides of the main body 3.

  Further, the slide plate 10 is slid in the longitudinal direction of the main body 3 so that the button blocks to be operated can be sequentially positioned in an opened state.

  Since the slide plate 10 is made of a transparent member, the button block to be operated can be visually recognized without opening the slide plate 10.

  The slide plate 10 is slid as indicated by an arrow a shown in FIG. 12 as two examples of the fourth embodiment, so that the button A block 2a can be opened and operated, and the display A block 1a is When the slide plate 10 slides, the backlight switch 5 provided on the main body 3 is turned on and turned on, and the display content corresponding to the button A block 2a to be operated can be visually recognized without confusion.

  In the button A block 2a, operation buttons that are operated a relatively large number of times are arranged. For example, an operation button for "run / stop" or an operation button for "+/-" can be operated. The desired room temperature (currently set at 24 ° C) can be set, and the operation button can be operated to switch between automatic, cooling, heating, and air blowing. The operation buttons such as “dash” and “power saving” can be operated and set to any one, and the display contents can be easily visually recognized by the display A block 1a. At this time, the button B block 2b and the button C block 2c are hidden by a part of the slide plate 10.

  Similarly, the slide plate 10 is further slid from the position shown in FIG. 12 as indicated by the arrow b shown in FIG. 13 as a third example of the fourth embodiment, thereby releasing the button B block 2b together with the button A block 2a. The display B block 1b is turned on together with the display A block 1a when the backlight switch 5 provided on the main body 3 is turned on by sliding the slide plate 10.

  The button B block 2b can be operated with operation buttons such as “air flow switching”, “dehumidification”, “UV air cleaning” and the like, and the corresponding display contents can be easily visually recognized by the display B block 1b. it can. At this time, the button C block 2 c is hidden by a part of the slide plate 10.

  Similarly, the slide plate 10 is further slid from the position shown in FIG. 13 as indicated by the arrow c shown in FIG. 14 as a fourth example of the fourth embodiment, together with the button A block 2a and the button B block 2b. The button C block 2c is opened for operation, and the display C block 1c is configured such that the backlight switch 5 provided on the main body 3 is turned on by the sliding of the slide plate 10, and the display A block 1a and The display B block 1b is lit.

  For example, operation buttons such as “time”, “reservation”, “cancel” and the like can be operated on the button C block 2c, and display contents corresponding to these can be easily visually recognized by the display C block 1b.

  As described above, the main body 3 is provided with the opening cover that covers the button block provided on one surface of the main body 3 and opens to an operable state. Since the display unit 1 and the button operation unit 2 can be aligned with each other, the button operation unit 2 to be operated can be easily and accurately operated while visually recognizing necessary display contents.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of Example 1 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows two examples of Example 1 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows three examples of Example 1 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of Example 2 of the remote control device by this invention, (A) is an external view, (B) is a side view of a slide cover. It is explanatory drawing which shows two examples of Example 2 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows three examples of Example 2 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the four examples of Example 2 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of Example 3 of the remote control device by this invention, (A) is an external view, (B) is a side view of a slide cover. It is explanatory drawing which shows two examples of Example 3 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows three examples of Example 3 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of Example 4 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows two examples of Example 4 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows three examples of Example 4 of the remote control device by this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the four examples of Example 4 of the remote control device by this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Display section
1a Display A block
1b Display B block
1c Display C block 2 Button operation section
2a Button A block
2b Button B block
2c Button C block 3 Body 4 Open / close cover
4a Hinge part
4b Locking claw 5 Backlight switch 6 Display window 7 Operation window 8 Slide cover 9 Hidden window
10 Slide plate

Claims (8)

  A main body including a display unit composed of a plurality of display blocks and a button operation unit composed of a plurality of button blocks respectively corresponding to the plurality of display blocks, and provided in the main body, covering at least one button block. And an open / close lid that opens to an operable state. The opening / closing lid opens / closes the button block by a hinge portion on one side, and opens / closes the backlight switch for the display block provided on the main body by opening / closing the other side when opening / closing. Consisting of a cover,
2. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein when at least one button block is operably opened, a backlight is lit on the display block corresponding to the button block. The open / close lid comprises at least one display window corresponding to the display block and at least one operation window corresponding to the button block, and comprises a slide cover provided slidably on the main body,
2. The operation window according to claim 1, wherein when the display window is aligned with at least one display block, the operation window is aligned with the button block corresponding to the display block. The remote control device described.   4. The remote control device according to claim 3, wherein the slide cover is provided with a hidden window that hides the display block and / or the button block other than being aligned.   4. The slide cover according to claim 3, wherein the slide cover slides in a longitudinal direction of the main body and is positioned at a plurality of locations corresponding to the plurality of display blocks and the plurality of button blocks. Remote control device.   6. The remote control device according to claim 3, wherein the slide cover is configured to cover an entire surface of the main body excluding the button block facing the operation window. The open / close lid is slidably provided on the main body, and includes a slide plate that opens and closes the button block and turns on / off the backlight switch for the display block provided on the main body.
2. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein when at least one button block is operably opened, a backlight is lit on the display block corresponding to the button block.   8. The remote control device according to claim 7, wherein the slide plate slides in the longitudinal direction of the main body and is positioned at a plurality of locations corresponding to the plurality of button blocks.

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