JP2006010233A - Remote controller device of water heater - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a constitution for making a difference between the preset temperature and the actual temperature easily visible by eyes, in a display of a remote controller. <P>SOLUTION: This remote controller device has bath a temperature detecting means 6 in a bathtub, a back light 4, and a control means 5 for controlling a color of the back light in response to its temperature by receiving a signal from bath the temperature detecting means 6; and can prevent a bather from plunging into tepid water and entering boiling hot water such as getting burnt, by easily recognizing the temperature only by looking at a color of a remote controller even when the bath temperature is different from the preset temperature, by changing the color of the back light in response to the detecting temperature of a bath. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote controller for a water heater (including a bath water heater, a hot water heater and the like).

  Conventionally, in this type of remote controller for a water heater, a set temperature is displayed on a temperature display (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

FIG. 8 shows a remote controller device for a conventional water heater described in Patent Document 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, it is composed of a hot water supply temperature display unit 1, a hot water filling temperature display unit 2, an operation switch 3, and a set temperature switching switch 4.
JP 2002-303449 A

  However, in the conventional configuration, since the set temperature is displayed on the remote controller, the set display temperature is changed from the set temperature when dropped into the bathtub, or the hot water from the faucet in the bathtub is changed. It may be different from the actual temperature of the hot water in the bathtub, such as when the bath is boiled down or when water is put in and the bath is cold. However, without knowing it, he entered the bath as it was, and had the problem of being surprised or burned. Also, when entering the bathtub, the temperature may not be confirmed each time, and it may enter as it is. Furthermore, the display on the remote controller may be difficult to see if steam is standing in the bathtub.

  Regarding the hot water temperature, it takes some time to start using the first hot water heater until it reaches the set temperature. During that time, cold water comes out, or the hot water that remains in the appliance when it is used immediately after it has been used once. The hot water may become boiled, and hot water may come out for a moment. In addition, the temperature display with numbers may be difficult to see depending on the position where the remote controller is viewed.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problem, and changes the color of the backlight of the remote controller according to the actual temperature of the bath in the bathtub or the temperature of the tapping water by the visible color change. An object of the present invention is to provide a remote controller for a hot water heater.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the remote controller device of the water heater of the present invention changes the color of the backlight of the remote controller according to the bath temperature detected by the bath temperature detecting means in the bathtub. Is.

  This makes it easy to see the actual temperature in the bathtub without changing the temperature when entering the bathtub. Prevents you from getting burned.

  In addition, the remote controller device of the hot water heater of the present invention is configured to change the color of the backlight of the remote controller according to the hot water temperature, so that whether or not the hot water temperature is easily stabilized by the color change. Can be confirmed.

  The remote controller device of the water heater of the present invention makes it easy to see what the temperature is just by looking at the color of the backlight of the remote control when the temperature in the bathtub or the temperature of the hot water is not set. You can see and confirm. It is easy to see even in a bathroom where steam is standing, and the display with numbers may be difficult to see depending on the position where the remote controller is viewed, but the display with colors makes it easy to see from anywhere. Furthermore, even infants who do not know the number display if they remember the color can be easily recognized even by an elderly person whose eyesight is slightly reduced.

  The first invention includes a bath temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the bath in the bathtub, a display unit for notifying the set temperature, the current state of the water heater, and the like, and a backlight for making the display unit easier to see. And a water heater provided with a control unit for changing to a predetermined backlight color according to the bath temperature detected by the bath temperature detecting means The remote controller device changes the backlight color of the remote controller according to the temperature in the bathtub, so even if the set temperature display and the hot water temperature in the bathtub differ, the backlight color Since the temperature in the bathtub can be seen by the human eye, if the hot water in the bathtub is too wet or too hot, you will not be aware of it and you will be surprised if you enter the bathtub. It is possible to eliminate things like or Dooshi. Further, when the steam is standing in the bathtub, the display on the remote controller may be difficult to see, but it can be easily recognized as a color change.

  In the second invention, the color of the backlight of the remote controller of the water heater can be easily confirmed by changing the color of the backlight of the remote controller by changing the color of the backlight of the remote controller according to the temperature of the hot water. So, you can eliminate the cold water in the pipes when you start using the water heater, or the boiling water that comes out when you start using it, and burns out. It can be used after checking with eyes easily.

  In the third aspect of the invention, the set temperature can be confirmed by the backlight color of the remote controller of the water heater by changing the color of the backlight according to the set temperature. Even if you are not looking at the temperature, you can easily know how much the set temperature is set by changing the color even from a distance.

  Moreover, even if an infant who does not know the numerical display if he remembers the color, or an elderly person whose eyesight is slightly reduced, the color can be easily recognized, so the set temperature can be changed and the device can be used with confidence.

  4th invention has the switching operation part which can set the color of a backlight arbitrarily according to temperature in the remote controller apparatus of a water heater, and memory for memorizing the contents set up according to the temperature And a reading / writing means for writing data into the storage means and reading data from the storage means, it becomes possible to set colors that are easy for the user to remember and colors that suit their preferences. The color of the backlight can be changed arbitrarily according to the temperature.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the main body control means provided in the water heater determines whether or not the bath-related operation is in progress, and the bath-related switch is ON or until the fixed time elapses after the switch is OFF. In the meantime, in the bathroom remote controller device, the backlight color of the remote controller is changed according to the bath temperature in the bathtub, and the backlight is turned off otherwise, so the bath temperature display in the bath is required When it is not necessary, it is displayed on the remote controller, and when it is unnecessary, it is turned off.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the main body control means provided in the water heater determines whether or not the bath-related operation is in progress, and the bath-related switch is ON or until the fixed time elapses after the switch OFF. In the meantime, in the remote controller device, the color of the backlight of the controller is changed according to the bath temperature in the bathtub, and during the hot water supply operation, the color of the backlight is changed according to the hot water temperature and the equipment is stopped. By turning off the backlight, the bath temperature is displayed on the remote controller when it is necessary to display the bath temperature in the bathtub, otherwise it is notified by the change in the backlight color according to the hot water outlet temperature, which is unnecessary. Since it is turned off at any time, the display can be switched as necessary, which also has the effect of saving power.

  7th invention selects whether to change the color of a backlight according to either the bath temperature in a bathtub, the set temperature of a bath, the set temperature of hot water, or the hot water discharge temperature for every remote controller of a hot water heater Therefore, it can be selected as desired according to the installation location and application of the remote controller. Furthermore, since a combination according to the operation state can be selected, a selection setting according to usability can be performed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows a configuration diagram of a controller of a water heater in the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, the remote controller 1-1 of the hot water heater includes a bath temperature detecting means 6 for detecting the temperature of the bath in the bathtub, and a display unit 2 for notifying the set temperature, the current state of the water heater, and the like. A backlight 4 for making the display section easy to see, an operation section 3 for changing operation instructions and states and settings, and a backlight determined in advance according to the bath temperature detected by the bath temperature detecting means 6 It comprises control means 5 for changing to the light color.

  About the controller apparatus of the water heater configured as described above, its operation and action will be described below.

  First, the bath temperature detection means 6 detects the temperature in the bathtub, and the control means 5 recognizes the detected temperature. The control means 5 gives an instruction to change the color of the backlight 4 according to the detected bath temperature.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by changing the backlight color of the remote controller according to the temperature of the bath in the bathtub, when the set temperature of the bath and the temperature of the bath are different, The temperature of the bath can be easily recognized in a visible form.

  Also, if the hot water in the tub is too wet or too hot, you can avoid being surprised or burned without being noticed. Furthermore, when the steam is standing in the bathtub, the display on the remote controller may be difficult to see, but it can be easily recognized as a color change.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 2 shows a configuration diagram of a remote controller device and a water heater of a water heater according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

  In addition, the thing of the same code | symbol as Embodiment 1 has the same structure, and abbreviate | omits description.

  In FIG. 2, a water heater 9 includes a tapping temperature detecting means 10 for detecting a tapping temperature, and a communication means 7 for transmitting the temperature detected by the tapping temperature detecting means 10 to the remote controller device 1-1 of the hot water heater. A main body control means 8 is provided for receiving a signal from the hot water temperature detection means 10 and controlling the communication means 7 and the water heater.

  The operation and action will be described below.

  First, the hot water temperature detection means 10 detects the temperature of the hot water coming out of the faucet or shower, and the main body control means 8 recognizes the detected temperature. The detected hot water temperature is sent to the remote controller 1-1 of the water heater via the communication means 7. The remote controller device 1-1 of the water heater gives an instruction for the control means 5 to change the color of the backlight 4 according to the received data.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the backlight color of the remote controller is changed according to the temperature of the tap water or the shower water, so that whether the hot water temperature is stable or not is determined. Change can be easily confirmed by eye. It is possible to eliminate the fact that the cold water in the piping is bathed as it is at the beginning of the shower or that the boiling water comes out at the beginning of the shower and burns.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 3 shows a configuration diagram of a remote controller device for a water heater according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The third embodiment of the present invention is different from the first embodiment of the present invention in that the color of the backlight is changed according to the set temperature.

  In addition, the thing of the same code | symbol as Embodiment 1 has the same structure, and abbreviate | omits description.

  The operation and action will be described below. In FIG. 3, the operation unit 3 includes a switch for changing the set temperature for hot water supply or the set temperature for hot water filling, a switch for giving an operation instruction for hot water supply or hot water filling / remedy, and the like. The control means 5 gives an instruction to change the color of the backlight 4 in accordance with the set temperature whose setting has been changed by the operation unit 3.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the backlight color of the remote controller is changed according to the set temperature of the remote controller, so that it is not necessary to go to the vicinity of the remote controller and look at the set temperature. You can easily check how much the set temperature is even from a distance. In addition, the display of the set temperature in numbers may be difficult to see depending on the position of viewing the remote controller, but if the color changes, it can be easily seen from anywhere.

  Furthermore, even if an infant who does not understand the number display if he remembers the color, or an elderly person whose eyesight is slightly reduced, the color can be easily recognized, so it can be used with confidence.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 4 shows a configuration diagram of a remote controller device for a water heater according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The fourth embodiment of the present invention is different from the first (or 2, or 3) embodiment of the present invention in that the remote controller arbitrarily selects and sets the backlight color according to the temperature. A switching operation section 11 that can be used, storage means 12 for storing the set contents, and reading / writing for writing data into the storage means 12 and reading data from the storage means 12 The writing means 13 is included.

  In addition, the thing of the same code | symbol as Embodiment 1 has the same structure, and abbreviate | omits description.

  The operation and action will be described below.

  When changing the color of the backlight of the remote controller according to the detected temperature of the bath, for example, if you want to set it to orange if it is 40 ° C, red if it is 42 ° C or higher, and yellow-green if it is 38 ° C or less, use the switching operation unit 11 Select the color according to the temperature of and set sequentially. When the setting is completed, the backlight color for each temperature set by the switching operation unit is stored in the storage unit 12 via the writing unit 13. Since the storage means 12 is composed of a non-volatile memory, a flash memory or the like, the stored data is retained even when the power is turned off. When the power is supplied again, the reading means 13 is retained in the storage means 12. The data that has been set once is not deleted. Therefore, there is no hassle of having to set again and again. When it is desired to change the combination of the temperature and the color of the backlight, it can be easily changed by the switching operation unit 11 and the latest setting data is written in the storage means 12.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a color that suits the user's preference and color can be obtained by adopting a configuration in which the backlight color can be arbitrarily and easily changed according to the temperature. It becomes possible to set to, and usability improves. Also, the color of the backlight can be set according to the mood of the day, and satisfaction can be provided to the user.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 5 shows a configuration diagram of a remote controller device and a water heater of a water heater according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The fifth embodiment of the present invention differs from the first (or fourth) embodiment of the present invention in that the water heater is used for bath-related operations (for example, hot water filling, memorial service, adding hot water, warming, boiling) This means that the backlight color of the remote controller is changed according to the detected temperature of the bath.

  In addition, the thing of the same code | symbol as Embodiment 1 or 4 has the same structure, and abbreviate | omits description.

  The operation and action will be described below.

  In the main body control means 8 in the water heater 9, it is determined whether or not a bath-related operation is being performed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for determining whether a bath-related operation is performed. It is determined that the bath-related operation is being performed while any of the switches such as hot water filling, remembrance, boiling, lukewarm, adding hot water, and hot water mounted on the controller is ON. Since the switches such as remembrance, addition hot water, lukewarm, and hot water are actually pressed when a person is in the bathtub, there are still people in the bathtub even after the switch is turned off. In order to continue the display of the backlight color of the remote controller, it may be included in the determination during the bath related operation for a certain time after the switch is turned off. Further, when the backlight is turned on except during the bath-related operation, the power consumption increases. In order to prevent this, power saving can be achieved by turning off the backlight while the bath related operation is stopped.

(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 6 shows a configuration diagram of a remote controller for a hot water heater and a hot water heater according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The sixth embodiment of the present invention is different from the first (or 2 or 4 or 5) embodiment of the present invention in that the water heater is used for bath-related operations (for example, hot water filling, memorial service, addition hot water). When the warming operation is performed, the backlight color of the remote controller is changed according to the detected temperature of the bath, and during other hot water supply operations, the backlight is switched according to the hot water temperature. It is to change the color.

  Note that components having the same reference numerals as those in the first, second, fourth, or fifth embodiment have the same structure, and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation and action will be described below.

  The main body control means 8 determines whether or not a bath-related operation is performed. During the bath-related operation, the remote controller 1 is connected via the communication means 7 in accordance with the bath temperature detected by the bath temperature detecting means 6. Send data to -1. At other times, during the hot water supply operation, data is transmitted to the remote controller 1-1 via the communication means 7 in accordance with the hot water temperature detected by the hot water temperature detecting means 10.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the bathing operation, that is, when trying to enter the bathtub, the color of the backlight of the remote controller changes according to the temperature in the bathtub. Even if the set temperature display and the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub are different, the temperature of the bathtub is visually recognized by the color of the backlight, so if the hot water in the bathtub is too hot or too hot, it will not be noticed You can avoid being surprised or burned in the bathtub. Further, when the steam is standing in the bathtub, the display on the remote controller may be difficult to see, but it can be easily recognized as a color change.

  During the hot water supply operation, the remote controller backlight color changes according to the hot water temperature, so the temperature of the hot water coming from the faucet or shower can be easily confirmed by the change in the remote controller backlight color. It is possible to eliminate the fact that the cold water in the piping is bathed as it is at the beginning of use of the vessel, or that the boiling water comes out at the beginning of the use and causes burns. It can be used after being confirmed with eyes easily. Furthermore, when the device is stopped, power is saved by turning off the backlight.

  In this embodiment, the number of backlights is one, but a backlight display corresponding to the hot water temperature and a backlight display corresponding to the bath temperature may be provided.

(Embodiment 7)
FIG. 7 shows a configuration diagram of a remote controller device and a water heater of a water heater according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. The seventh embodiment of the present invention differs from the first to sixth embodiments of the present invention in that the backlight color is set to the bath temperature in the bathtub or the set temperature of the bath for each remote controller of the water heater. Alternatively, it is possible to select whether to change according to the set temperature of hot water supply or the temperature of hot water supply of hot water, and to select a combination according to the operating state.

  In addition, the thing of the same code | symbol as Embodiment 1-6 has the same structure, and abbreviate | omits description.

  The operation / action will be described below.

  In the case of a remote controller installed in the kitchen, when the hot water supply operation switch is ON, the color of the backlight is changed according to the set temperature of the hot water supply, and during the hot water supply operation, the color of the backlight is changed according to the hot water discharge temperature. In the case of the configuration, each mode is selected by the selection unit 14, and when the setting is completed, the data set in the storage unit 7 is stored via the writing unit 13.

  In the case of a remote controller installed in the bathtub, the backlight is changed according to the bath temperature during bath-related operations, and the backlight color is changed according to the tapping temperature or the bath temperature otherwise. Can be.

  As described above, by making a configuration in which each remote controller can be set separately, the setting according to the application can be made according to the installation location of the remote controller, and the selection setting according to the usability can be performed.

  As described above, the remote controller device of the water heater (including the bath water heater and the hot water heater) according to the present invention can easily recognize the temperature simply by looking at the color of the backlight of the remote controller. It can be applied to other remote controllers.

Configuration diagram of a remote controller device for a water heater in Embodiment 1 of the present invention Configuration diagram of a water heater remote controller device and a water heater in Embodiment 2 of the present invention The block diagram of the remote controller apparatus of the water heater in Embodiment 3 of this invention The block diagram of the remote controller apparatus of the water heater in Embodiment 4 of this invention Configuration diagram of a water heater remote controller device and a water heater in Embodiment 5 of the present invention Configuration diagram of a water heater remote controller device and a water heater in Embodiment 6 of the present invention Configuration diagram of a water heater remote controller device and a water heater in Embodiment 7 of the present invention The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the water heater in Embodiment 5 of this invention. Configuration diagram of a conventional remote controller for a water heater

Explanation of symbols

2 Display section 3 Operation section 4 Backlight 5 Control means 6 Bath temperature detection means 10 Hot water temperature detection means

Claims (7)

Bath temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the bath in the bathtub, a display section for notifying the set temperature, the current state of the water heater, etc., a backlight for making the display section easier to see, and instructions for driving operation A remote controller device for a water heater, comprising: an operating unit for changing the state and setting; and a control means for changing the color of the backlight to a predetermined color according to the bath temperature detected by the bath temperature detecting means. Hot water temperature detecting means for detecting the hot water temperature, communication means for transmitting the temperature detected by the hot water temperature detecting means to a remote controller device of a hot water heater, and a signal from the hot water temperature detecting means, A water heater provided with a main body control means for controlling the water heater, a display section for notifying the set temperature and the current state of the water heater, a backlight for making the display section easy to see, and a driving operation A remote controller device for a water heater, comprising: an operation unit for changing an instruction, a state, and a setting; and a control means for changing the color of the backlight to a predetermined color according to the temperature of the hot water from the water heater. An operation unit for changing the set temperature, a display unit for notifying of the set temperature, the state of the water heater, etc., a backlight for making the display unit easy to see, and predetermined according to the set temperature A remote controller device for a water heater having control means for changing the color of the backlight. A switching operation unit capable of arbitrarily setting the backlight color according to the temperature, a storage means for storing the content set according to the temperature, and writing or storing data in the storage means 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a reading / writing unit for reading data from the unit, and a control unit for changing the color of the backlight to an arbitrarily set according to the temperature. A remote controller device for the hot water heater described. Bath temperature detecting means for detecting the bath temperature in the bathtub, communication means for transmitting the temperature detected by the bath temperature detecting means to the remote controller device of the water heater, and a signal from the bath temperature detecting means, In water heaters equipped with main body control means for controlling communication means and water heaters, and bathroom remote controller devices installed in bathtubs, bath-related operations (floor hot water filling and memorial, addition hot water, lukewarm, The hot water heater according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the color of the backlight is changed according to the temperature of the bath in the bathtub during the operation of boiling, etc., and the backlight is turned off otherwise. Remote controller device. While bath-related operations (bath bathing, memorial service, adding hot water, lukewarm, boiling, etc.) are operating, the color of the backlight is changed according to the temperature of the bath in the bath. The hot water supply according to claim 1, 2, 4, or 5, wherein the backlight changes the color of the backlight according to the hot water temperature, and the backlight is turned off when the equipment is stopped. Remote controller device of the vessel. For each remote controller of the water heater, you can select whether to change the backlight and color according to the bath temperature or the bath set temperature, the hot water set temperature or the hot water tapping temperature The remote controller apparatus of the hot water heater according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit that can select a combination according to the temperature.

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