JP2018155033A - Main remote controller, sub-remote controller and remote control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote controller which is user-friendly and which can suppress time and labor when being added to a toilet.SOLUTION: A main remote controller includes an input portion provided along a side face, and transmits a signal for operating a sanitary washing device arranged in a toilet bowl. The main remote controller transmits a signal for washing the toilet bowl when it is inputted into the input portion that a sub-remote controller arranged on a lateral side of the main remote controller is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  Aspects of the invention generally relate to a main remote control, a sub-remote control, and a remote control system.

  A remote controller for a toilet device installed on a wall surface of a toilet room is provided with a plurality of buttons such as a button for operating a sanitary washing device provided in the toilet and a button for cleaning the toilet. In recent years, the types and positions of operation buttons are diversified with the addition of functions of a toilet device (for example, Patent Document 1). Therefore, it is required to arrange these operation buttons so as to be easy for the user to use. For example, a JIS standard (JIS S 0026) regarding the arrangement of operation buttons and the like in public toilets has been established.

  Along with this, development of a remote control for a sanitary washing device and a remote control for toilet cleaning is being promoted. Such a remote control is provided with, for example, a microcomputer that processes signals according to operation of the operation buttons, and a transmission unit (substrate) for transmitting control signals such as radio waves to the toilet device. Further, a power supply unit (battery or the like) for operating these is provided.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-317462

  Visibility, ease of use, and design are demanded as market demands for remote controls used in public toilets. For example, a simple and compact remote control such as a thin remote control or a remote controller with a clean design is required.

  When the remote controller is simplified, it may be difficult to arrange a microcomputer, a transmission unit, a power supply unit, and the like provided in the remote controller. Therefore, in order to simplify the remote control, a method of performing communication between the toilet apparatus and the remote control and supplying power to the remote control by wire connection is used. However, when a wired connection is used, troublesome wall construction is required for wiring when installing the remote control.

  Further, depending on the specifications of the toilet device, only the remote controller for the sanitary washing device may be used, or the remote controller for the sanitary washing device and the remote control for toilet cleaning may be used as a set. Further, when only the remote controller for the sanitary washing device is used, the remote controller for the toilet bowl cleaning device may be added later. Therefore, it is desirable that remote controllers can be easily combined with each other or one remote controller can be easily removed. Further, at that time, it is desired that troublesome work of wall surface construction is unnecessary. Thus, there is a demand for a remote control that does not impair the thin and compact design, eliminates troublesome wiring work, and can be retrofitted as needed.

  The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a remote controller that is easy to use and can save time and effort when it is added to a toilet.

  1st invention is the main remote control which transmits the signal which operates the sanitary washing apparatus installed in the toilet bowl which has the input part provided along the side surface, Comprising: The sub arrange | positioned at the side of the said main remote control The main remote controller is characterized by transmitting a signal for washing the toilet bowl when an input to the input unit indicates that the remote controller has been operated.

  According to this main remote controller, the signal for cleaning the toilet is transmitted from the main remote controller instead of the sub remote controller. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a signal transmission unit (for example, a radio signal or an optical signal such as infrared rays) or a power source such as a battery for driving the signal transmission unit in the sub remote controller. Further, it is not necessary to perform wall construction for communication and power supply between the sub remote controller and the toilet device. Thereby, the design of the sub-remote controller can be made compact and simple, and the sub-remote controller can be easily added later if necessary. In addition, by providing the input unit along the side surface of the main remote controller, the sub-remote controller and the main remote controller can be arranged side by side, and user convenience can be improved. Therefore, usability can be improved, and the trouble at the time of adding to a toilet can be suppressed.

  A second invention is the main remote controller according to the first invention, wherein the input to the input unit is performed by transmitting an operation force for pressing an operation button of the sub-remote controller to the input unit. is there.

  According to this main remote controller, it is possible to input to the input unit more reliably that the sub remote controller has been operated by transmitting force using a mechanical mechanism.

  A third invention is the main remote controller according to the first invention, wherein the input to the input unit is performed without the sub-remote controller being in contact with the input unit.

  According to this main remote controller, it is not necessary to provide holes or irregularities on the side surface of the sub-remote controller or the side surface of the main remote controller. Thereby, cleaning property, waterproofness, and design property can be improved.

  According to a fourth aspect, in the third aspect, magnetism is used for input to the input unit, and at least a part of the front, rear, upper and lower surfaces of the main remote controller is covered with a magnetic shield. Is a main remote control.

  According to this main remote controller, for example, even if the user brings a magnet or the like close to the main remote controller, the input unit is not detected. Thereby, the signal which wash | cleans a toilet bowl can be prevented from transmitting accidentally from the main remote control.

  A fifth invention is the main remote controller according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, wherein the main remote controller is installed on a hanger defining a positional relationship with the sub-remote controller.

  According to this main remote controller, it can be more reliably input to the input section that the sub remote controller has been operated.

  A sixth invention is a sub-remote control that is disposed on a side of a main remote controller that has an input unit provided along a side surface and that transmits a signal for operating a sanitary washing device installed in a toilet. The sub-remote control is characterized in that a remote control is input to the input unit, and a signal for cleaning the toilet is transmitted to the main remote control.

  According to this sub-remote control, the signal for cleaning the toilet is transmitted from the main remote control instead of the sub-remote control. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a signal transmission unit or a power source such as a battery for driving the signal transmission unit in the sub-remote controller. Further, it is not necessary to perform wall construction for communication and power supply between the sub remote controller and the toilet device. Thereby, the design of the sub-remote controller can be made compact and simple, and the sub-remote controller can be easily added later if necessary. In addition, by providing the input unit along the side surface of the main remote controller, the sub-remote controller and the main remote controller can be arranged side by side, and user convenience can be improved. Therefore, usability can be improved, and the trouble at the time of adding to a toilet can be suppressed.

  A seventh invention is a remote control system comprising the main remote controller according to any one of the first to fifth inventions and the sub-remote controller according to the sixth invention.

  According to this remote control system, the signal for cleaning the toilet bowl is transmitted from the main remote controller instead of the sub remote controller. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a signal transmission unit or a power source such as a battery for driving the signal transmission unit in the sub-remote controller. Further, it is not necessary to perform wall construction for communication and power supply between the sub remote controller and the toilet device. Thereby, the design of the sub-remote controller can be made compact and simple, and the sub-remote controller can be easily added later if necessary. In addition, by providing the input unit along the side surface of the main remote controller, the sub-remote controller and the main remote controller can be arranged side by side, and user convenience can be improved. Therefore, usability can be improved, and the trouble at the time of adding to a toilet can be suppressed.

  According to the aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote controller that is easy to use and can save time when added to a toilet.

It is a perspective view showing the toilet apparatus provided with the remote control system which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which illustrates the remote control system concerning an embodiment. It is a block diagram which illustrates the remote control system and toilet apparatus which concern on embodiment. FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment. FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment. FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment. FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment. It is a perspective view which illustrates the main remote controller and sub remote controller concerning an embodiment. FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment. FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are plan views illustrating the remote control system according to the embodiment. FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are plan views illustrating the remote control system according to the embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each drawing, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a toilet apparatus provided with a remote control system according to an embodiment.
The remote control system 10 according to the embodiment is a remote control for operating the operation of the toilet apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the remote control system 10 includes a main remote controller 11 and a sub remote controller 13. The main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13 are installed on the wall surface 200 of a toilet room, for example.

The toilet device 100 includes a Western-style seat toilet (hereinafter simply referred to as “toilet”) 110 and a sanitary washing device 120 provided on the toilet 110.
The sanitary washing device 120 has, for example, a sanitary washing function and a sound generation function. The sanitary cleaning function is a function of performing a cleaning operation of cleaning the “butt” of the user sitting on the toilet seat 124 with the nozzle 128. The sound generation function is a function that simulates, for example, water washing sound.

  In addition, the sanitary washing device 120 may have a local drying function, a toilet seat heating function, a nozzle washing function, and the like. The local drying function is a function of performing a drying operation of drying “wet” and the like wet by sanitary cleaning by blowing warm air on the “butt” and the like of the user sitting on the toilet seat 124. The toilet seat heating function is a function of performing a toilet seat heating operation that warms the seating surface of the toilet seat 124 to an appropriate temperature. The nozzle cleaning function is a function of cleaning the nozzle 128 by flowing cleaning water outside and inside the nozzle 128.

  The sanitary washing device 120 performs, for example, an operation of either a sanitary washing function or a sound generation function based on the radio signal transmitted from the main remote controller 11. Moreover, the setting state of the above-described function of the sanitary washing device 120 can be changed by the user. For example, the sanitary washing device 120 can change the setting state such as the momentum of the washing water sprayed at the time of sanitary washing and the volume of sound emitted.

  The main remote controller 11 has an operation button 12 for remotely operating the sanitary washing device 120. The main remote controller 11 detects the operation of the operation button 12 by the user, and transmits a signal for operating the sanitary washing device 120 to the sanitary washing device 120 based on the operated operation button 12. The sanitary washing device 120 receives a signal transmitted from the main remote controller 11 and executes an operation according to the signal. As described above, the main remote controller 11 instructs the sanitary washing device 120 to execute a predetermined operation in accordance with a user operation. Note that the signal transmitted from the main remote controller 11 is a wireless signal in this example, but in the embodiment, the signal may be transmitted by wired connection.

  The sub-remote controller 13 has an operation button 14. The operation button 14 is a toilet flushing button for instructing the toilet flushing means of the toilet apparatus 100 to flush the toilet (draining the contents of the bowl and washing the bowl). As will be described later, when the user presses the operation button 14, the main remote controller 11 transmits a signal for cleaning the toilet bowl to the toilet apparatus 100.

FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating the remote control system according to the embodiment.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the main remote controller 11 includes a plurality of operation buttons 12, a plurality of setting buttons 15, and a casing 16 that supports the operation buttons 12 and the setting buttons 15.
In this example, the main remote controller 11 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape or a stick shape extending in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction).

  The plurality of operation buttons 12 include, for example, operation buttons 12a to 12d. The operation button 12a is a button (wet button) for instructing the start of buttocks cleaning. The operation button 12b is a button (bidet button) for instructing the start of bidet cleaning. The operation button 12c is a button (sound button) for instructing the start of sound generation. The operation button 12d is a button (stop button) for instructing to stop the sanitary washing function and the sound generation function.

  The operation button 12 is, for example, a so-called push button that can be pushed (pressed). The operation button 12 can move between a steady position and a lowest point position, and moves from the steady position to the lowest point position in response to a push operation. The operation button 12 is held at a steady position when not operated by a spring or the like (not shown). The operation button 12 moves to the lowest point position by a push operation, and then returns to a steady position by releasing the push operation.

  The setting button 15 is a button for instructing a change in the momentum of water sprayed during sanitary washing, or a button for instructing a change in volume. For example, the setting button 15 is also a push button that can be pushed similarly to the operation button 12.

  The sub-remote controller 13 includes the operation button 14 (toilet bowl washing button) described above and a housing 17 that supports the operation button 14. The sub-remote controller 13 is disposed on the side of the main remote controller 11. For example, the sub remote controller 13 is provided side by side with the main remote controller 11 in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction). More specifically, the sub-remote controller 13 is disposed so as to be close to the side surface 16 a of the casing 16 of the main remote controller 11. For example, the side surface 17 a of the housing 17 of the sub-remote controller 13 faces the side surface 16 a of the housing 16 of the main remote controller 11.

  The sub-remote controller 13 may be arranged so as to be close to the side surface 16b of the casing 16 of the main remote controller 11. For example, the side surface 17 b of the housing 17 of the sub-remote controller 13 faces the side surface 16 b of the housing 16 of the main remote controller 11.

  The operation button 14 provided on the sub-remote controller 13 is also a push button that can be pushed similarly to the operation button 12, for example.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a remote control system and a toilet apparatus according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main remote controller 11 further includes a control unit 18 and an input unit 20. The sub remote control 13 further includes an output unit 22. The toilet device 100 further includes toilet bowl cleaning means 115.

  For example, the main remote controller 11 is provided with a plurality of detection units (not shown) corresponding to the plurality of operation buttons 12. The detection unit detects a pressing operation of the operation button 12. For the detection unit, for example, a Hall element is used. A mechanical switch (for example, a tact switch) may be used for the detection unit.

  The control unit 18 is provided in the casing 16 of the main remote controller 11 and is electrically connected to a plurality of detection units. The control unit 18 determines the operation button 12 that has been pressed down based on the detection result of the detection unit. Then, the control unit 18 remotely operates the sanitary washing device 120 by transmitting a wireless signal corresponding to the determined operation button 12 to the sanitary washing device 120.

  For example, the control unit 18 includes a microcomputer, a high frequency generation circuit, a transmission unit, and the like. The microcomputer generates a signal for remotely operating the sanitary washing device 120 based on the determination of the pressed operation button and the determined operation button. The high frequency generation circuit converts a signal generated by the microcomputer into a high frequency signal. The frequency of the high frequency signal is, for example, 2.4 GHz. The transmission unit includes an antenna, converts the high frequency signal generated by the high frequency generation circuit into a radio signal, and transmits the radio signal to the sanitary washing device 120.

  The output unit 22 of the sub-remote controller 13 is provided along the side surface 17a inside the housing 17 (see FIG. 2). The output unit 22 may be in contact with the side surface 17a or may be separated from the side surface 17a. A part of the output unit 22 may be exposed from the side surface 17a. For example, the output unit 22 can be mechanically engaged with the operation button 14. A specific example of the output unit 22 will be described later.

  The input unit 20 of the main remote controller 11 is provided along the side surface 16a inside the housing 16 (see FIG. 2). The input unit 20 is disposed so as to face the output unit 22. The input unit 20 may be in contact with the side surface 16a or may be separated from the side surface 16a. A part of the input unit 20 may be exposed from the side surface 16a. The input unit 20 is electrically connected to the control unit 18. A specific example of the input unit 20 will be described later.

  When the user presses the operation button 14 of the sub remote controller 13, the output unit 22 outputs to the input unit 20 that the sub remote controller 13 (operation button 14) has been operated. The output of the output unit 22 (input to the input unit 20) is performed by at least one of electricity, magnetism, light, and force, for example.

  When the output of the output unit 22 (that the sub-remote controller 13 has been operated) is input to the input unit 20, the control unit 18 of the main remote control 11 sends a signal for cleaning the toilet bowl via the sanitary cleaning device 120. Transmit to means 115. The signal for cleaning the toilet bowl may be transmitted to the toilet bowl cleaning means 115 without going through the sanitary cleaning apparatus 120.

  The toilet bowl cleaning means 115 includes, for example, a toilet bowl cleaning valve and a control circuit that controls the toilet bowl cleaning valve. When the control circuit receives a signal to wash the toilet bowl, it opens the toilet flush valve and supplies flush water into the bowl of the toilet bowl. Thereby, toilet bowl washing | cleaning is implemented.

  As described above, when the operation of the sub-remote controller 13 is input to the input unit 20, the main remote controller 11 transmits a signal for cleaning the toilet to the toilet device 100. In other words, the sub remote controller 13 inputs that the sub remote controller 13 has been operated to the input unit 20 and causes the main remote controller 11 to transmit a signal for cleaning the toilet bowl.

  That is, a signal for cleaning the toilet is transmitted from the main remote controller 11 instead of the sub remote controller 13. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide the sub-remote controller 13 with a signal transmission unit (for example, a radio signal or an optical signal such as infrared rays) or a power source such as a battery for driving the signal transmission unit. Further, it is not necessary to perform wall construction for communication and power supply between the sub-remote controller 13 and the toilet device 100. Thereby, the design of the sub-remote controller 13 can be made compact and simple, and the sub-remote controller 13 can be easily added later if necessary.

In addition, by providing the input unit 20 along the side surface of the main remote controller 11, the sub-remote controller 13 and the main remote controller 11 can be arranged side by side, and user convenience can be improved. For example, it can conform to the JIS standard.
Therefore, according to the remote control system 10 (the main remote control 11 and the sub-remote control 13) according to the embodiment, it is easy to use and can save time and effort when adding to the toilet.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of the remote control system 10 (the main remote control 11 and the sub remote control 13) according to the embodiment will be described.

FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment.
4 (a) and 4 (b) show the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13 as viewed from above. FIG. 4A shows a state where the operation button 14 is in a steady position, that is, a state where the operation button 14 is not pressed. FIG. 4B shows a state where the operation button 14 is at the lowest point position, that is, a state where the operation button 14 is pressed.

  In this example, a member 22 a is used for the output unit 22, and a tact switch 20 a is used for the input unit 20. The member 22a can transmit to the tact switch 20a an operation force for the user to press the operation button 14. Specifically, as shown by an arrow A1 in FIG. 4A, when the user presses the operation button 14 backward from the front surface of the sub-remote controller 13, the rear side of the operation button 14 is moved to the member 22a. Abut.

  When the operation button 14 is further pressed, the member 22a is moved by the operation button 14 in the lateral direction as indicated by an arrow A2 shown in FIG. Then, the end E1 of the member 22a protrudes from the side surface of the housing 17, can contact the tact switch 20a, and can press the tact switch 20a. When the tact switch 20a is pressed, the control unit 18 receives the signal and transmits a signal for washing the toilet bowl to the toilet device 100.

  The member 22a is held at a steady position shown in FIG. 4A by a spring or the like (not shown). That is, when the pressing operation of the operation button 14 is released, the member 22a returns to the position shown in FIG.

  As described above, the input to the input unit 20 (tact switch 20a) is performed by mechanically transmitting the operation force for pressing the operation button 14 to the input unit 20. As described above, it is possible to use magnetism or light for input to the input unit 20, but the sub-remote controller 13 has been operated by transmitting force using such a mechanical mechanism. Can be more reliably input to the input unit 20.

FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment.
FIGS. 5A and 5B show the main remote controller 11 and the sub-remote controller 13 as viewed from above. FIG. 5A shows a state where the operation button 14 is in a steady position, and FIG. 5B shows a state where the operation button 14 is in the lowest point position.

  In this example, a magnet 22 b is used for the output unit 22, and a Hall element 20 b is used for the input unit 20. The output unit 22 (magnet) can input to the input unit 20 that the sub-remote controller 13 has been operated without contacting the input unit 20 (Hall element). Specifically, as shown by an arrow A3 in FIG. 5A, when the user presses the operation button 14 backward from the front surface of the sub-remote controller 13, the rear side of the operation button 14 is moved to the magnet 22b. Abut.

  When the operation button 14 is further pressed, the magnet 22b is pressed by the operation button 14 and moves in the lateral direction as indicated by an arrow A4 shown in FIG. The magnet 22b approaches the side surface of the housing and the hall element 20b. The hall element 20b detects that the magnet 22b has approached, that is, that the operation button 14 has been pressed. The control unit 18 receives a detection result signal from the hall element 20b, and transmits a signal for cleaning the toilet bowl to the toilet apparatus 100.

  The operation button 14 and the magnet 22b are held at a steady position shown in FIG. 5A by a spring or the like (not shown). That is, when the pressing operation of the operation button 14 is released, the operation button 14 and the magnet 22b return to the positions shown in FIG.

  Thus, the input to the input unit 20 (Hall element 20b) is performed without the output unit 22 (magnet 22b) of the sub-remote controller 13 being in contact with the input unit 20. In this case, it is not necessary to provide holes or irregularities on the side surface 17a of the sub-remote controller 13 or the side surface 16a of the main remote controller 11. Thereby, cleaning property, waterproofness, and design property can be improved.

FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment.
FIGS. 6A and 6B show the main remote controller 11 and the sub-remote controller 13 as viewed from above. FIG. 6A shows a state where the operation button 14 is in a steady position, and FIG. 6B shows a state where the operation button 14 is in the lowest point position.

  In this example, a magnet 22c is used for the output unit 22, and a magnet 20c and a tact switch 20d are used for the input unit 20. The magnet 20c is provided between the tact switch 20d and the magnet 22c. The output unit 22 (magnet 22c) can input to the input unit 20 that the sub-remote controller 13 has been operated without contacting the input unit 20 (magnet 20c and tact switch 20d). Specifically, as shown by an arrow A5 in FIG. 6A, when the user presses the operation button 14 from the front of the sub-remote controller 13 toward the rear, the rear side of the operation button 14 touches the magnet 22c. Touch.

  When the operation button 14 is further pressed, the magnet 22c is pushed by the operation button 14 and moves in the lateral direction as indicated by an arrow A6 in FIG. 6B. The magnet 22c approaches the side surface of the housing and the magnet 20c. The magnet 20c is arranged in a direction repelling the magnet 22c. Thereby, when the magnet 22c approaches, the magnet 20c can move to the tact switch 20d side by the repulsive force and push the tact switch 20d as shown by an arrow A7 in FIG. 6B. When the tact switch 20d is pressed, the control unit 18 receives the signal and transmits a signal for washing the toilet bowl to the toilet device 100.

  In addition, the operation button 14, the magnet 20c, and the magnet 22c are each hold | maintained at the steady position shown to Fig.6 (a) by the spring etc. which are not shown in figure. That is, when the pressing operation of the operation button 14 is released, the operation button 14, the magnet 20c, and the magnet 22c return to the positions illustrated in FIG.

FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment.
FIGS. 7A and 7B show a state in which the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13 are viewed from above. FIG. 7A shows a state where the operation button 14 is in a steady position, and FIG. 7B shows a state where the operation button 14 is in the lowest point position.

  In this example, a magnet 22d is used for the output unit 22, and a spring 20e, a metal member 20f, and a tact switch 20g are used for the input unit 20. The spring 20e is provided between the magnet 22d and the tact switch 20g. The metal member 20f is provided between the spring 20e and the tact switch 20g. One end of the spring 20e is connected to the side surface 16a, and the other end of the spring 20e is connected to the metal member 20f. The spring 20e urges the metal member 20f in the direction toward the tact switch 20g. In the state shown in FIG. 7A, the metal member 20f is in contact with the tact switch 20g by the urging force from the spring 20e and pushes the tact switch 20g.

  The output unit 22 (magnet 22d) can input to the input unit 20 that the sub-remote controller 13 has been operated without contacting the input unit 20 (spring 20e, metal member 20f, and tact switch 20g). Specifically, as shown by an arrow A8 in FIG. 7A, when the user presses the operation button 14 from the front surface of the sub-remote controller 13 to the rear, the rear side of the operation button 14 touches the magnet 22d. Touch.

  When the operation button 14 is further pressed, the magnet 22d is pushed by the operation button 14 and moves in the horizontal direction as indicated by an arrow A9 in FIG. 7B. The magnet 22d approaches the side surface of the housing and the metal member 20f. When the magnet 22d approaches, the metal member 20f is attracted to the magnet 22d against the urging force from the spring 20e as indicated by an arrow A10 shown in FIG. 7B. As a result, the metal member 20f is separated from the tact switch 20g. When it is detected that the tact switch 20g is turned off, the control unit 18 transmits a signal for washing the toilet to the toilet apparatus 100.

  Note that the operation button 14 and the magnet 22d are held at a steady position shown in FIG. 6A by a spring or the like (not shown). When the pressing operation of the operation button 14 is released, the operation button 14, the magnet 22d, and the metal member 20f return to the positions shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a main remote controller and a sub remote controller according to the embodiment.
In remote control system 10 (main remote control 11 and sub remote control 13) shown in FIG. 8, magnetism is used for input to input unit 20. For example, a magnet is used for at least one of the input unit 20 and the output unit 22. For example, the remote control system 10 shown in FIG. 8 is one of the remote control systems described with reference to FIGS.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, a magnetic shield 30 is provided on the main remote controller 11. The magnetic shield 30 covers at least a part of the front surface 16c, the rear surface 16d, the upper surface 16e, and the lower surface 16f of the main remote controller 11. In this example, the rear surface 16d, the upper surface 16e, and the lower surface 16f are covered with the magnetic shield 30. The magnetic shield 30 does not cover at least one of the side surface 16a and the side surface 16b of the main remote controller 11. For the magnetic shield 30, a member having high magnetic permeability such as iron or an alloy containing iron can be used. For example, stainless steel or permalloy can be used.

  The magnetic shield 30 may be provided on either the outside or the inside of the housing 16. The magnetic shield 30 may be a cover attached to the housing 16 or may be formed integrally with the housing 16. Similarly, the sub-remote controller 13 may be provided with a magnetic shield that covers at least a part other than the side surface.

  With such a magnetic shield, for example, even if a user brings a magnet or the like close to the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13, the input unit 20 does not detect. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a signal for washing the toilet from being erroneously transmitted from the main remote controller 11.

  In the sub-remote controller 13 described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8, it is not necessary to provide a circuit for controlling signals, a transmission unit for transmitting signals, and a power source. Thereby, the sub remote controller 13 can be made simple and compact. In addition, when the sub remote controller 13 is added later, the sub remote controller 13 may be disposed on the side of the main remote controller 11 without performing wall surface construction or the like.

FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are plan views illustrating the main remote controller and the sub remote controller according to the embodiment.
FIGS. 9A and 9B show a state in which the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13 are viewed from above. FIG. 9A shows a state where the operation button 14 is in the steady position, and FIG. 9B shows a state where the operation button 14 is in the lowest point position.

In this example, a piezoelectric element 22e and a light emitting element 22f (such as an LED) are used for the output unit 22, and a light receiving element 20h (such as a photodiode) is used for the input unit 20. The piezoelectric element 22e is electrically connected to the light emitting element 22f.
The output unit 22 (piezoelectric element 22e and light emitting element 22f) can input to the input unit 20 that the sub-remote controller 13 has been operated without contacting the input unit 20 (light receiving element 20h). Specifically, as shown by an arrow A11 in FIG. 9A, when the user presses the operation button 14 from the front surface of the sub-remote controller 13 toward the rear, the rear side of the operation button 14 is moved to the piezoelectric element 22e. Abut.

  When the operation button 14 is further pressed, pressure is applied to the piezoelectric element 22e, and a voltage is generated in the piezoelectric element 22e. With this voltage, the light emitting element 22f emits light L toward the light receiving element 20h. When the light receiving element 20h receives the light L, the control unit 18 receives the signal and transmits a signal for washing the toilet bowl to the toilet apparatus 100.

  Thus, the input to the input unit 20 may be performed by light. Also in the sub-remote controller 13 described with reference to FIG. 9, it is not necessary to provide a signal transmission unit or a power source. In addition, the piezoelectric element can be easily reduced in size as compared with the transmission unit and the power source. Thereby, the sub remote controller 13 can be made simple and compact. In addition, when the sub remote controller 13 is added later, the sub remote controller 13 may be disposed on the side of the main remote controller 11 without performing wall surface construction or the like.

FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are plan views illustrating the remote control system according to the embodiment.
Fig.10 (a) shows a mode that the toilet room was seen from upper direction. As shown in FIG. 10A, the main remote controller 11 and the sub-remote controller 13 are installed on a hanger 40 installed on the wall surface 200.

  FIG.10 (b) is the top view which looked at the hanger 40 shown to Fig.10 (a) from the front. Further, the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13 are indicated by broken lines. The hanger 40 has engaging portions 41 and 42. The engaging portions 41 and 42 are, for example, hooks.

The main remote controller 11 is supported by the engaging portion 41. For example, the engaging portion 41 includes a first portion 41a and a second portion 41b that are arranged vertically. In the state shown in FIG. 10B, the main remote controller 11 is hooked on the first portion 41a.
The sub remote controller 13 is supported by the engaging portion 42. For example, the engaging portion 42 includes a third portion 42a and a fourth portion 42b that are arranged vertically. In the state shown in FIG. 10B, the sub-remote controller 13 is hooked on the third portion 42a.
The hanger 40 defines the positional relationship between the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13. For example, the distance D1 between the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13 is defined. Thereby, it can be more reliably input from the output unit 22 to the input unit 20 that the sub-remote controller 13 has been operated.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the sub-remote control 13 (toilet bowl washing button) is disposed in front of the main remote control 11 when viewed from the user sitting on the toilet seat 124. Thereby, usability can be improved. For example, it can conform to the JIS standard.

  In this example, the main remote controller 11 and the sub-remote controller 13 are installed on the right wall 200 when viewed from the user sitting on the toilet seat 124. However, the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13 may be installed on the left wall surface.

FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are plan views illustrating the remote control system according to the embodiment.
Fig.11 (a) shows a mode that the toilet room was seen from upper direction. In this example, the main remote controller 11 and the sub-remote controller 13 are installed on the left wall 200 when viewed from the user sitting on the toilet seat 124.

  FIG.11 (b) is the top view which looked at the hanger shown to Fig.11 (a) from the front. Further, the main remote controller 11 and the sub remote controller 13 are indicated by broken lines. The direction of the hanger 40 shown in FIG. 11B is a state in which the hanger 40 shown in FIG. 10B is rotated by 180 °. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 10B, the main remote controller 11 is hooked on the second portion 41b, and the sub-remote controller 13 is hooked on the fourth portion 42b. That is, the hanger 40 can support the main remote controller 11 and the sub-remote controller 13 in any direction by rotating up and down.

  Further, for example, the main remote controller 11 described with reference to FIG. 2 and the like has the input units 20 on both side surfaces. That is, the main remote controller 11 further includes an input unit 20 provided along the side surface 16b opposite to the side surface 16a. Similarly, the sub remote controller 13 has output units 22 on both side surfaces. That is, the sub-remote controller 13 further includes an output unit 22 provided along the side surface 17b opposite to the side surface 17a.

  With such a configuration, even when the main remote controller 11 and the sub-remote controller 13 are provided on the left wall surface, the sub-remote controller 13 is placed in front of the main remote controller 11 when viewed from the user sitting on the toilet seat 124. Can be arranged. In this case, the operation of the sub-remote controller 13 is input from the output unit 22 on the side surface 17b side to the input unit 20 on the side surface 16b side.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. As long as the features of the present invention are provided, those skilled in the art appropriately modified the design of the above-described embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the shape, dimensions, material, arrangement, installation form, and the like of each element included in the main remote controller 11, the sub remote controller 13, and the remote control system 10 are not limited to those illustrated, but can be changed as appropriate.
Moreover, each element with which each embodiment mentioned above is provided can be combined as long as technically possible, and the combination of these is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it includes the features of the present invention.

  10 remote control system, 11 main remote control, 12 operation buttons, 13 sub remote control, 14 operation buttons, 15 setting buttons, 16 housing, 16a, 16b side surface, 16c front surface, 16d rear surface, 16e upper surface, 16f lower surface, 17 housing, 17a , 17b side surface, 18 control unit, 20 input unit, 20a tact switch, 20b Hall element, 20c magnet, 20d tact switch, 20e spring, 20f metal member, 20g tact switch, 20h light receiving element, 22 output unit, 22a member, 22b Magnet, 22c Magnet, 22d Magnet, 22e Piezoelectric element, 22f Light emitting element, 30 Magnetic shield, 40 Hanger, 41, 42 Engagement part, 100 Toilet device, 110 Toilet bowl, 115 Toilet bowl cleaning means, 120 Sanitary washing apparatus, 124 toilet seat, 128 nozzles, 200 wall surface, D1 distance, E1 end, L light

Claims (7)

A main remote controller for transmitting a signal for operating a sanitary washing device installed in a toilet having an input unit provided along a side surface,
The main remote controller, wherein a signal for washing the toilet is transmitted when an input to the input unit indicates that a sub-remote controller disposed on a side of the main remote controller is operated.   The main remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the input to the input unit is performed by transmitting an operation force for pressing an operation button of the sub-remote controller to the input unit.   2. The main remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the input to the input unit is performed without the sub remote controller being in contact with the input unit. Magnetism is used for input to the input unit,
The main remote controller according to claim 3, wherein at least a part of a front surface, a rear surface, an upper surface, and a lower surface of the main remote controller is covered with a magnetic shield.   The main remote controller according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main remote controller is installed on a hanger that defines a positional relationship with the sub-remote controller. A sub-remote controller disposed on the side of the main remote control for transmitting a signal for operating a sanitary washing device installed in a toilet having an input unit provided along a side surface;
The sub-remote control is characterized in that the operation of the sub-remote control is input to the input unit, and the main remote control transmits a signal for cleaning the toilet. The main remote control according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A sub-remote control according to claim 6,
A remote control system characterized by comprising:

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