JP2010093478A - Remote control transmitter - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote control transmitter which is used mainly for an operation of various electronic equipment, and is excellent in user-friendliness, wherein a cap body is surely held at a prescribed position and the holding of the cap body can be easily released. <P>SOLUTION: The remote control transmitter that is excellent in user friendliness can be obtained by providing a contacting point 12A protruding downward to the cap body 12, and providing a locking part 11E that is elastically deformable downward, having a locking protrusion part 11F protruding upward to the top surface of a case 11 and a pressing part 11H near the protrusion part, wherein the cap body 12 can be surely held to the case 11 by bringing the contacting part 12A into contact with the locking protrusion part 11F at a prescribed position when the cap body 12 is slidedly moved to an opening direction, and the holding of the contact between the cap body 12 and the case 11 can be released by pressing down the pressing part 11H, so that the cap body 12 can be moved toward an opening direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control transmitter mainly used for remote control of various electronic devices.

  In recent years, an increasing number of electronic devices such as video, audio, and air conditioners perform remote control of various functions of a device from a location away from the device using a remote control transmitter that houses a battery.

  Such a conventional remote control transmitter will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a conventional remote control transmitter, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view thereof. In FIG. 5, 1 is a substantially box-shaped case made of an insulating resin, and is a substantially rectangular storage portion recessed downward on the left side. 1A is provided, an operation surface 1C is provided at the center, an operation surface 1B positioned higher than the upper surface of the storage portion 1A and the operation surface 1C is provided on the right side, and a plurality of opening holes are provided on the operation surfaces 1B and 1C. Each is formed.

  Reference numeral 2 denotes a lid made of an insulating resin, which is slidably mounted on both sides of the storage portion 1A and the operation surface 1C of the case 1, and is located above the storage portion 1A and the operation surface 1C in which a plurality of batteries 3 are stored. Covering.

  In addition, protrusions 1D projecting outward are formed on both sides of the right end of the operation surface 1C of the case 1, and concave portions (not shown) are formed on both rear surfaces on the right side of the lid 2 so as to face the protrusions 1D. ) Is formed.

  Further, a locking portion 1E that protrudes upward is formed on the central upper surface of the left end of the operation surface 1C of the case 1, and the lower surface of the central portion of the lid 2 protrudes downward, and an inclined portion 2B is provided on the left side. A protruding portion 2A is formed.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes an operation body such as rubber, which includes a plurality of first operation parts 4A connected and formed on a substantially plate-like base part, and a plurality of second operation parts having a height lower than that of the first operation part 4A. An operation unit 4B is provided, and movable contacts (not shown) such as carbon are formed on the lower surfaces of the first and second operation units 4A and 4B.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a wiring board having a plurality of wiring patterns (not shown) formed on the upper and lower surfaces, and a plurality of fixed contacts (not shown) such as carbon are formed on the upper surface. A plurality of switch contacts 6 are formed to face the movable contacts on the lower surfaces of the first and second operation portions 4A and 4B with a predetermined gap therebetween.

  A transmitter 7 for transmitting a remote control signal such as a light emitting diode and a controller 8 such as a microcomputer are formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the wiring board 5. The battery 3, a plurality of fixed contacts, and a transmitter are provided in the controller 8. 7 etc. are electrically connected.

  Reference numeral 9 denotes a substantially box-shaped lower case made of an insulating resin. The lower case 9 covers the lower surface of the case 1 to accommodate the wiring board 5 and the operating body 4, and the operation surface 1B on the upper surface of the case 1 The first and second operation portions 4A and 4B of the operation body 4 protrude from the plurality of opening holes 1C so as to be movable up and down.

  Furthermore, 10 is a sheet made of insulating resin, and this sheet 10 is attached to the upper surface of the operation surface 1C so as to cover the surface except for the second operation portion 4B, thereby constituting a remote control transmitter.

  In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 5, in the closed state in which the lid 2 covers the operation surface 1C of the case 1 and the upper portion of the storage portion 1A, the projections 1D on both sides of the case 1 face each other. The lid 2 is locked to the case 1 by engaging with the recess.

  When the remote control transmitter is pointed at the electronic device and the predetermined first operation unit 4A is pressed, the first operation unit 4A moves downward, and the movable contact on the lower surface comes into contact with the plurality of fixed contacts. Then, the switch contact 6 is electrically connected / disconnected, and in response to the electrical contact / disconnect, the control unit 8 transmits an infrared remote control signal from the transmitting unit 7 to the electronic device, thereby, for example, an electronic device such as an air conditioner. The device is turned on / off and the temperature is increased or decreased by remote control.

  Further, when the lid 2 is manually slid from the closed state to the left opening direction, the protrusion 1D of the case 1 and the recess of the lid 2 are engaged as shown in the sectional view of FIG. The lid 2 is slid in the opening direction to the left, and the inclined portion 2B on the left side of the protrusion 2A of the lid 2 is brought into contact with the right side of the locking portion 1E of the case 1 and locked. Is opened, and the second operation unit 4B can be operated.

  Then, when the predetermined second operation portion 4B is pressed in a state where the operation surface 1C is opened, the switch contact 6 is electrically connected / disconnected in response to the pressing operation as in the above case. Thus, a remote control signal is transmitted from the transmission unit 7, and for example, functions that are used less frequently than the first operation unit 4A, such as the air volume and direction of the air conditioner, are set.

  Furthermore, when the lid body 2 is further manually operated in the left opening direction from the state shown in FIG. 7A, the protruding portion 2A of the lid body 2 is elastically deformed upward by the inclined portion 2B with respect to the locking portion 1E. Then, the locking of the protruding portion 2A and the locking portion 1E of the case 1 is released, the lid body 2 moves in the opening direction, and the upper portion of the storage portion 1A is opened as shown in FIG. Thus, the battery 3 can be replaced.

  That is, when operating the second operation unit 4B from the closed state where the cover 2 covers the storage unit 1A and the operation surface 1C, when the cover 2 is slid in the opening direction, the protruding portion of the cover 2 2A comes into contact with and engages with the locking portion 1E of the case 1 so that the upper surface of the operation surface 1C is opened, and the second operation portion 4B can be operated. Further, the lid 2 is opened in the opening direction. When applied with force, the protruding portion 2A is elastically deformed and gets over the locking portion 1E to release the locking, the lid body 2 slides in the opening direction, the storage portion 1A opens, and the battery can be replaced. It was configured as possible.

As prior art document information related to the invention of this application, for example, Patent Document 1 is known.
JP 2005-347194 A

  However, in the above-described conventional remote control transmitter, when the lid 2 is manually operated in the opening direction in order to operate the second operation unit 4B that is less frequently used from the closed state where the lid 2 is closed. When the lid 2 is operated with a slightly large force in order to disengage the projection 1D of the case 1 from the concave portion of the lid 2 and the lid 2 slides in the opening direction, as shown in FIG. Without stopping in the state, the protruding portion 2A of the lid body 2 moves over the locking portion 1E while being elastically deformed by the inclined portion 2B, and the lid body 2 further moves leftward, resulting in the state of FIG. 7B. There is a problem that the battery 3 may be accidentally dropped from the opened storage portion 1A due to the lid 2 being removed from the case 1 or the like.

  The present invention solves such a conventional problem, and with a simple configuration, the lid body is securely held at a predetermined position in the opening direction, and the release of this holding is easy and easy to use. An object is to provide a remote control transmitter.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a contact portion that protrudes downward is provided at a substantially end portion in the closing direction of the lid, and the protrusion that protrudes upward is provided between the storage portion on the upper surface of the case and the operation body. When the lid is slid in the open direction from the closed state, the stopper is integrally provided with a stopper and a locking portion that has a pressing portion in the vicinity thereof and can be elastically deformed downward. The remote control transmitter is configured such that when the abutting part is brought into contact with the locking convex part of the case and the pressing part of the locking part is pushed down, the locking convex part is separated from the contacting part. When the lid is slid in the opening direction from the closed state, the lid is securely held by the case at the predetermined position by causing the contact portion of the lid to abut the locking projection of the case at the predetermined position. The desired operation unit can be operated, and when the battery is replaced, the lid is attached to the case at a predetermined position. In the held state, when the pressing part of the locking part is pushed down, the locking part elastically deforms downward, the locking convex part moves away from the contact part, and the holding by the contact is released, and the lid is opened. Because it can move in the direction and the storage part can be opened, it is difficult to cause the storage part to accidentally open, the lid body to come off, and the battery to fall off. Has the effect of being able to

  As described above, according to the present invention, the lid can be securely held at a predetermined position with a simple configuration, and this holding can be easily released, thereby realizing an easy-to-use remote control transmitter. An effect is obtained.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part of the structure same as the structure demonstrated in the term of background art, and detailed description is simplified.

(Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a remote control transmitter according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof, in which 11 is a substantially box-shaped polystyrene (hereinafter referred to as PS) or acrylonitrile butadiene. A case made of an insulating resin such as styrene (hereinafter referred to as ABS) is provided with a substantially rectangular storage portion 11A recessed downward on the left side, an operation surface 11C at the center, and an upper surface of the storage portion 11A or an operation on the right side. An operation surface 11B positioned higher than the surface 11C is provided, and a plurality of opening holes are formed in the operation surfaces 11B and 11C.

  11E is a substantially L-shaped locking part integrally provided on the center upper surface of the left end of the operation surface 11B. A locking convex part 11F provided with an inclined part 11J on the left side protrudes upward at the left end. An arm portion 11G that extends rightward from the lower end of the locking convex portion 11F and has slits formed on both sides is provided.

  In addition, the right side surface of the locking projection 11F is a surface that is substantially orthogonal to the opening / closing direction of the lid 12 described later.

  Further, the upper surface of the arm portion 11G is recessed downward from the operation surface 11C, and a substantially cylindrical pressing portion 11H protrudes upward from the recessed upper surface.

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a cover made of insulating resin such as PS or ABS having a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional view and a substantially rectangular shape in plan view, and is slidably mounted on both sides of the storage portion 11A of the case 11 and the operation surface 11C. The storage unit 11A in which the plurality of batteries 3 are stored and the operation surface 11C are covered.

  Further, on the inner side surfaces on both sides on the right side of the lid 12, concave portions (not shown) are formed on both side portions on the right end of the operation surface 11 </ b> C of the case 11 so as to be opposed to the protrusions 11 </ b> D protruding outward. .

  Further, 12A is an abutting portion projecting downward from the central lower surface of the right end of the lid body 12, and the left side surface is formed on a surface substantially orthogonal to the opening / closing direction of the lid body 12, and the locking convex portion 11F of the case 11 is formed. An inclined portion 12B is formed on the right side of the contact portion 12A.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes an operation body such as rubber or elastomer, which includes a plurality of first operation parts 4A connected to each other by a substantially dome-like thin part on a substantially plate-like base part, and a first operation part 4A. A plurality of second operation portions 4B having a low height are provided, and movable contacts (not shown) such as carbon are formed on the lower surfaces of the first and second operation portions 4A and 4B.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a wiring board such as paper phenol or epoxy containing glass. A plurality of wiring patterns (not shown) are formed on the upper and lower surfaces, and a plurality of fixed contacts (not shown) such as carbon are provided on the upper surface. The plurality of switch contacts 6 are formed such that the fixed contact faces the movable contacts on the lower surfaces of the first and second operation portions 4A and 4B with a predetermined gap therebetween.

  A transmitter 7 for transmitting a remote control signal such as a light-emitting diode and a controller 8 such as a microcomputer are formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the wiring board 5. A substantially coiled electrode or the like (not shown) is formed in the controller 8. The battery 3 is connected via a wiring pattern, and a plurality of fixed contacts and the transmitter 7 are electrically connected to the controller 8 via a wiring pattern.

  Reference numeral 9 denotes a substantially box-shaped lower case made of an insulating resin such as PS or ABS. The lower case 9 covers the lower surface of the case 11 and from a plurality of opening holes on the operation surfaces 11B and 11C on the upper surface of the case 11. The 1st and 2nd operation parts 4A and 4B of the operation body 4 protrude so that a vertical movement is possible.

  Further, 13 is a sheet made of an insulating resin such as polycarbonate or polyethylene terephthalate, and the lower surface is colored in a predetermined color with an opaque color, and a predetermined symbol or mark is displayed. This sheet 13 is the operation surface 11C of the case 11. The remote control transmitter is configured by being attached to the upper surface so as to cover the surface excluding the pressing portion 11H and the second operation portion 4B with the adhesive on the lower surface.

  In the above configuration, as shown in the perspective view of FIG. 3A, in the closed state in which the lid 12 covers the operation surface 11C of the case 11 and the storage portion 11A, the protrusions 11D on both sides of the case 11 are formed. The lid 12 is locked to the case 11 by engaging with recesses (not shown) on both sides of the facing lid 12.

  When the remote controller transmitter is pointed at the electronic device and the predetermined first operation portion 4A is pressed, the first operation portion 4A elastically deforms the substantially dome-shaped thin portion and moves downward. The movable contact contacts the plurality of fixed contacts, and the switch contact 6 is electrically connected / separated. In response to the electrical contact / separation, the control unit 8 sends an infrared remote control signal from the transmitting unit 7 to the electronic device. Thus, for example, turning on / off the power of an electronic device such as an air conditioner and increasing / decreasing the temperature are performed by remote control.

  Further, when the lid 12 is manually operated in the left opening direction from this closed state, the engagement between the protrusion 11D of the case 11 and the concave portion of the lid 12 is released, and the lid 12 is opened in the left opening direction indicated by an arrow. Move to slide.

  Then, as shown in the cross-sectional views of FIGS. 3B and 4A, the left side surface of the contact portion 12A of the lid body 12 abuts the right side surface of the locking convex portion 11F surface to face the lid body. When the movement of the opening 12 in the opening direction is restricted and held, the upper side of the operation surface 11C is opened, and the second operation unit 4B can be operated.

  When the predetermined second operation portion 4B is pressed with the operation surface 11C open, the switch contact 6 is electrically connected / disconnected in response to the pressing operation as in the case described above. Thus, a remote control signal is transmitted from the transmission unit 7, and for example, settings of functions that are less frequently used than the first operation unit 4A, such as the air volume and direction of the air conditioner, are performed.

  Furthermore, when the pressing portion 11H of the locking portion 11E protruding from the sheet 13 is pushed down with a finger or the like from the state shown in FIG. 3B or FIG. 4B, the arm portion 11G is elastically deformed downward and locked. The convex portion 11F is lowered, the locking convex portion 11F is separated from the contact portion 12A, and the holding due to the contact is released.

  At this time, since the upper surface of the arm portion 11G of the locking portion 11E is recessed below the upper surface of the operation surface 12B, the arm portion 11G is not attached to the lower surface of the sheet 13 via an adhesive. Can be easily elastically deformed downward without being affected by the adhesive.

  That is, the sheet 13 covers the entire upper surface including the arm unit 11G and the slits on both sides thereof excluding the second operation unit 4B and the pressing unit 11H via the adhesive on the lower surface of the sheet 13 and the upper surface of the operation surface 11C. However, there is a predetermined gap between the upper surface of the arm portion 11G and the lower surface of the sheet 13 above the arm portion 11G so that they do not adhere.

  When the lid 12 is further operated in the left opening direction while pressing the pressing portion 11H, the upper portion of the storage portion 11A is opened as shown in FIG. 3C and FIG. Can be exchanged.

  That is, when the lid 12 is manually operated in the opening direction in order to operate the second operation portion 4B covered by the lid 12, the left side surface of the contact portion 12A of the lid 12 is in a predetermined position. The surfaces of the locking projections 11F of the case 11 are in contact with each other on the right side, the lid 12 is restricted from moving in the opening direction and held by the cover 11, and the second operation portion 4B is provided. The operation surface 11B is opened.

  At this time, if the lid 12 is operated with a slightly large force from the closed state to the opening direction, or in the state shown in FIGS. 3B and 4A, the lid 12 is further moved in the opening direction. Even when a slight force is applied, movement of the lid 12 in the opening direction is restricted by the abutting portions 12A of the lid 12 and the engaging projections 11F of the case 11 coming into contact with each other. The lid 12 is securely held at this position.

  Further, if the pressing portion 11H protruding on the operation surface 11C is pushed down from this state, the holding due to the contact between the contact portion 12A and the locking convex portion 11F is released, and the lid body 12 can move in the opening direction. Thus, the release of the holding can be easily performed by a simple operation of pushing down the pressing portion 11H.

  In addition, when the lid 12 is attached to the case 11 again after battery replacement, the lid 12 is operated in the closing direction to the right from the state of FIG. 3C or FIG. 4C. 12 is in the vicinity of the right end of the storage portion 11A, and the inclined portion 12B on the right side surface of the contact portion 12A is in contact with the inclined portion 11J on the left side surface of the engaging convex portion 11F of the engaging portion 11E of the case 11. When the operation is performed in the opening direction, the locking convex portion 11F is pushed down along the inclined portion 12B, and the lid body 12 moves in the closing direction without applying excessive force to the lid body 12, and FIG. It is mounted after returning to the original closed state shown in FIG.

  In the above description, the inclined portion 12B is provided on the right side surface of the abutting portion 12A, and the inclined portion 11J is provided on the left side surface of the locking convex portion 11F. An inclined portion is provided only on at least one of 11F, and when the lid 12 is attached to the case 11, the contact portion 12A and the locking projection 11F are in contact with each other via the inclined portion. good.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the contact portion 12A that protrudes downward is provided at the substantially end portion of the lid 12 in the closing direction, and the upper portion between the storage portion 11A on the upper surface of the case 12 and the operation body 4 is provided. When the locking projection 11F protruding in the direction and the locking portion 11E having the pressing portion 11H in the vicinity thereof and elastically deforming downward are provided and the lid body 12 is slid from the closed state to the opening direction, By bringing the contact portion 12A of the lid 12 into contact with the locking projection 11F of the case 11 at a predetermined position, the lid 12 is securely held at the case 11 at a predetermined position and the desired operation unit is operated. In addition, when the battery is replaced, when the lid 12 is held by the case 11 at a predetermined position, when the pressing portion 11H of the locking portion 11E is pushed down, the locking convex portion 11F is pressed. Holding away from the contact portion 12A is released. Since the lid 12 can move in the opening direction and the storage portion 11A can be opened, it is possible to prevent the battery from dropping off due to the accidental opening of the storage portion 11A, and to obtain a convenient remote control transmitter. be able to.

  In the above description, the pressing portion 11H protrudes from the sheet 10 and is pushed down by a finger or the like, so that the holding due to the contact between the contact portion 12A and the locking convex portion 11F is released. If the height of 11H is the same as the upper surface of the sheet 13 or lower than the upper surface of the sheet 13, and the pressing portion 11H is pushed down using a rod-shaped tool, when the second operating portion 4B is operated, It is possible to prevent the storage portion 11A from being opened by moving the lid 12 by pressing the pressing portion 11H by mistake with a finger.

  In the above description, the sheet 13 is attached to the upper surface of the operation surface 11C of the case 11. However, although there are some problems in appearance such as the appearance of slits on both sides of the arm portion 11G, the operation surface 11C is colored directly. Alternatively, the sheet 13 may be omitted by giving a predetermined display.

  Further, in the above description, the configuration in which the plurality of switch contacts 6 are formed by the fixed contact on the upper surface of the wiring board 5 and the movable contact on the lower surface of the operating body 4 has been described. However, the movable contact made of a conductive metal thin plate in a substantially dome shape. The present invention can be implemented even in a configuration using various switch contacts, such as those using a switch or a plurality of individual push switches mounted on the wiring board 5.

  The remote control transmitter according to the present invention has a simple configuration, and the lid is securely held at a predetermined position, and this holding can be easily released. Useful for operation of electronic equipment.

Sectional drawing of the remote control transmitter by one embodiment of this invention Exploded perspective view A perspective view showing an open / closed state of the lid Sectional drawing which shows the open / close state of the lid Cross-sectional view of a conventional remote control transmitter Exploded perspective view Sectional drawing which shows the open / close state of the lid

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 3 Battery 4 Operation body 4A 1st operation part 4B 2nd operation part 5 Wiring board 6 Switch contact 7 Transmission part 8 Control part 9 Lower case 11 Case 11A Storage part 11B, 11C Operation surface 11D Protrusion 11E Locking part 11F Engagement Stop convex part 11G Arm part 11H Press part 11J, 12B Inclined part 12 Lid 12A Contact part 13 Sheet

Claims (1)

A substantially box-shaped case in which a concave storage portion for storing a battery is formed on an upper surface; an operation body disposed adjacent to the storage portion and having an operation portion protruding from the upper surface of the case; and the operation portion And a lid that covers the housing and is mounted on the case so as to be slidable in an opening / closing direction, a switch contact that is electrically connected / disconnected by operating the operation unit, and an electrical connection / disconnection of the switch contact And a control unit that transmits a remote control signal from the transmission unit, provided with a contact portion that protrudes downward at a substantially end portion in the closing direction of the lid, and between the storage unit and the operation unit on the upper surface of the case When a locking projection protruding upward and a locking portion having a pressing portion in the vicinity thereof and elastically deforming downward are integrally provided, and the lid body is slid from the closed state to the opening direction. , The abutting portion of the lid at a predetermined position Of is abutted against the engaging protrusion, the remote control transmitter, wherein the engaging convexed latch portion and pushes down the pressing portion of the engaging portion is formed away from said abutment portion.

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