JP3336411B2 - Programmable timer - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a programmable timer that can change setting conditions of an air conditioner, a lighting device, an audio device, a display device, and other predetermined devices for each time zone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An air conditioner, a lighting device, a sound device, a display device, and other predetermined devices are usually configured to change the setting conditions of the predetermined device. here,
The setting conditions include a set air volume or a set temperature of gas ejected by an air conditioner, a set light amount of light emitted by a lighting device, a set volume of a sound output by an acoustic device, and a setting of an image displayed on a display device. Types (for example, TV broadcast stations, TV programs and video images), and the like.

For example, using the case of a so-called "air conditioner" which is a type of air conditioner, if the air conditioner is set to a desired temperature, the air conditioner will maintain the set temperature during operation. Then drive. Therefore, it is possible to provide a comfortable environment according to the user of the air conditioner.

[0004]

However, the set temperature of the air conditioner can usually be set to only one set temperature. Here, even if the set temperature is the same during the operation of the air conditioner, the temperature and humidity around the air conditioner (the room where the air conditioner is installed) are different from those in the morning and daytime,
It differs at night time. For this reason, the human perceived temperature also differs between the morning, the daytime, and the nighttime. Therefore,
If the set temperature is the same during operation of the air conditioner,
For example, although it is possible to provide a comfortable environment for a user of an air conditioner in the morning, it is difficult to provide a comfortable environment in the daytime. . That is, when the set temperature is the same throughout the operation of the air conditioner, the temperature or humidity around the air conditioner,
Alternatively, there has been a problem that when the body temperature, the perceived temperature, and other conditions of the user of the air conditioner change, the user of the air conditioner feels discomfort.

[0005] In addition, when the user of the air conditioner feels the heat of the daytime, the set temperature of the air conditioner is lowered by operating a remote controller or the like.
If the person feels cold at night, the set temperature of the air conditioner is raised by operating a remote controller or the like. That is, when the temperature of the air conditioner changes with the lapse of time or a change in time, there is a problem that the air conditioner user is forced to change the set temperature.

[0006] To summarize the above problems, if the setting conditions of the predetermined device are constant regardless of the change of time or the lapse of time, the user of the predetermined device may change with the change of time or the lapse of time. There is a problem that it becomes difficult to provide a desired environment. In addition, when the environment changes due to a change in time or a lapse of time, there is a problem that a user of the predetermined device is forced to perform an operation of changing setting conditions of the predetermined device in order to improve the environment.

Accordingly, the present invention was devised to provide a programmable timer capable of changing the setting conditions of an air conditioner, a lighting device, a sound device, a display device and other predetermined devices for each time period. It is intended to be.

[0008]

In order to achieve this object, a programmable timer according to claim 1 is provided with setting condition changing means for changing a setting condition of a predetermined device, and further includes an operating time of said predetermined device. Operating time classifying means for classifying a plurality of time zones, a time zone changing means for changing setting conditions of the predetermined device for each time zone divided by the operating time classifying means, and the operating time classifying means
Means for changing the number of time zones to be divided
Have.

A programmable timer according to claim 2
Is a programmable timer according to claim 1,
The setting conditions of the predetermined device are changed by the time zone changing means.
The predetermined device is changed under the changed setting conditions.
It is provided with a trial operation means for operating it occasionally. Meanwhile, billing
Item 3. The programmable timer according to Item 3,
A setting condition changing means for changing the condition is provided,
Operation for dividing the operation time of the predetermined device into a plurality of time zones
Time division means and the operation time division means
Time period for changing the setting conditions of the predetermined device for each time period
Means for changing the predetermined device by means of
When the setting condition is changed, the changed setting condition
A test operation means for temporarily operating the predetermined device.
ing.

A programmable timer according to claim 4.
Is a programmable timer according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
In the immer, the setting conditions for each time zone of the specified device are indicated.
Conversion means for converting data into an optical signal, and the conversion means
Transmitting an optical signal converted by the above to the predetermined device
Means, the converting means and the transmitting means,
Together with step, setting condition changing means and time zone changing means
And a case body to be accommodated.
It is separate or separable from the device.

A programmable timer according to claim 4
According to the invention, the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is provided.
In addition to acting like a mable timer, the conversion means
The data indicating the setting conditions for each time zone of the specified device is an optical signal
The optical signal is converted to a predetermined device by the transmitting means.
Sent to the specified device and separated or separable
Depending on the case body, the conversion means and the transmission
Stages are operating time classification means, setting condition changing means, and each time zone
Accommodated with change means. For this reason,
Change the setting conditions for a given device, even in remote locations
Is made possible.

A programmable timer according to claim 5.
Is a programmable timer according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The setting that is changed by the time
Is a fixed condition, and
Setting conditions for two or more time zones out of several time zones
To display in a bar graph or line graph
Condition display means is provided. On the other hand, the professional according to claim 6
Gramable timer changes setting conditions for a given device
It is provided with setting condition changing means, and when the predetermined device is operated
Operation time division means for dividing the time into a plurality of time zones;
The predetermined time for each time zone divided by the driving time dividing means
Time period changing means for changing the setting conditions of the device, and at that time
The setting conditions that are changed by the
Of a plurality of time zones divided by the transit time division means,
Setting conditions for two or more time zones simultaneously and in bar graph form
Or setting condition display means for displaying a line graph.
I have.

A programmable timer according to claim 7,
Is a programmable burter according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
In the immer, driving time classification means, time zone change means
And a second case body accommodating the time zone number changing means.
And slidably arranged in parallel with the second case body.
Time zone that is set and divided by the operation time division means
Provide multiple knob members that correspond one-to-one with
Sliding the knob member corresponding to the time zone
It is possible to change the set temperature for each time zone.
You. On the other hand, the programmable timer according to claim 8 is
The programmable timer according to claim 4, wherein the time is
The belt-by-band changing means is slidably parallel to the case body.
When it is arranged in the office and is divided by the operating time division means
Equipped with a plurality of knob members that correspond one-to-one with the sash, changed
To slide the knob member corresponding to the time zone
Therefore, it is possible to change the set temperature for each time zone.
I have.

A programmable timer according to claim 9
Is a programmable timer according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
In the immer, the power of the specified device is turned off from on.
Switching means for switching from an off state to an on state
And the time zone changing means is provided by the switching means.
Setting conditions before switching to OFF state and switching to ON state
Can be set to a different setting condition before changing
It is said to be capable.

Then, the above-mentioned programmable timer
If the operation time of the predetermined device is
It is divided into a plurality of time zones.
The setting condition of the predetermined device is changed for each such time zone. this
Therefore, the predetermined device, according to the change of time or the passage of time
Driving is enabled. Also, time or time
Is changed, the user of the specified
The complicated operation (work) of changing the setting conditions of the device
Compulsion is prevented.

[0016]

[0017]

[0018]

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention relates to a programmable timer capable of changing setting conditions of a predetermined device for each time zone. here,
Examples of the predetermined device include an air conditioner, a lighting device, an audio device, a display device, and other devices. First, a case where the predetermined device is a so-called “air conditioner” will be described. First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a programmable timer according to the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as “timer”; the same applies hereinafter).
1 is a plan view of FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the timer 1
It includes a case body 2, a timer switch 3, a first knob member 4, a first time zone scale 5, a first temperature scale 6, and a light emitting diode 7.

The case body 2 constitutes a housing of the timer 1 (a box for housing equipment (parts), the same applies hereinafter), and various components disposed inside the case body 2. It is for protecting. Timer switch 3
Switches the control of the air conditioner 500 from the normal control to the timer control or from the timer control to the normal control. Specifically, when the timer switch 3 is turned on (when the timer switch 3 is turned on),
When the timer control state is set and the timer switch 3 is turned off (when the timer switch 3 is turned off), the normal control state is set. Here, the timer control means a control for changing the setting conditions and operating the vehicle every desired time zone. On the other hand, the normal control means a control in which the operation is performed while keeping the set conditions constant even after a lapse of time. The operation of changing the set temperature for each time period is enabled only when the timer switch 3 is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an operation of changing the setting condition for each time zone during the normal operation.

A plurality of (eight in the first embodiment) first knob members 4 are slidably disposed in parallel with respect to the case body 2. Then, according to the position of the first knob member 4, a time zone corresponding to the first knob member 4 (the first
The length of each time zone in the embodiment is one hour. The set temperature is changed. It should be noted that the length of each time zone is not limited to one hour, and may be any number of minutes (for example, 30 minutes) or any number of hours (for example, two hours). good. Further, the length of one time zone does not need to be the same as the length of another time zone, and the length of one time zone may be different from the length of another time zone.

As described in the "Prior art" and "Problems to be solved by the invention" sections, only one set temperature can be set in the conventional air conditioner. That is, unless the user changes the set temperature, an operation of maintaining the set temperature has been performed. For this reason, when the situation (temperature, humidity, etc.) changes over time, there is a problem in that the user of the air conditioner feels uncomfortable. In addition, there is a problem in that the user of the air conditioner is forced to change the set temperature in order to eliminate the discomfort given to the user of the air conditioner due to a change in the situation with the passage of time.

First, the case of summer will be specifically described. When the user of the air conditioner takes an action such as bathing or drinking, the body temperature of the user increases and the perceived temperature also increases. For this reason, such a user sets a lower set temperature of the cooling function of the air conditioner at bedtime. However, if the influence of bathing and drinking becomes weaker with the passage of time, it will be too cold at a lower set temperature.

In addition, since a building or the like in which an air conditioner is installed absorbs heat due to daytime sunlight, the temperature inside the building or the like may be reduced by the heat absorbed by the building until midnight. Higher than the outside temperature. For this reason, the user of the air conditioner feels comfortable with the lower set temperature until the middle of the night, but at dawn, the heat is radiated from inside a building or the like. It will be lost.

Next, the case of winter will be described. Even in the winter season, the temperature inside a building or the like becomes higher than the temperature outside the building or the like due to daytime sunlight. For this reason, until the middle of the night, due to the heat absorbed in such a building or the like, even if the set temperature of the heating function is low, it feels comfortable, but at dawn it becomes cold at a lower set temperature. is there.

On the other hand, some conventional timers have a function of giving a command to change the set temperature to an air conditioner in accordance with a program input in advance. For example, according to the air conditioner control remote controller disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-180894, a plurality of operation patterns are stored in advance, and in accordance with the plurality of operation patterns, a set temperature change command or a compressor ON / OFF command is issued. Was given to the air conditioner. However, since there are several types of operation patterns stored in the timer, there is a problem that the operation patterns do not always match the preferences (desired operation patterns) of the user of the air conditioner.

However, in this timer 1,
Since the set temperature of the air conditioner 500 can be changed for each time zone by the first knob member 4, the air conditioner 50
0 can be operated according to the passage of time.
That is, even if the situation changes over time, the air conditioner 5
Thus, it is possible to continue to provide a comfortable environment to the 00 users. Further, even when the situation changes over time, it is possible to prevent the user of the air conditioner 500 from being forced to change the setting condition.

Furthermore, each time zone and each first knob member 4 correspond one-to-one, and the first knob members 4 are arranged in parallel. The operation of changing the set temperature for each time zone is performed by the first operation corresponding to the time zone to be changed.
This is performed by sliding the knob member 4. Therefore, the user of the air conditioner 500 can visually recognize at a glance the relative difference between the set temperature in one time zone and the set temperature in another time zone.

FIG. 2 is a graph showing the position of the first knob member 4 in a graph. Here, the X axis in FIG. 2 indicates the operation time of the air conditioner 500, while the Y axis indicates the set temperature of the air conditioner 500. Therefore, the user of the air conditioner 500 (the operator of the timer 1) can capture the magnitude of the set temperature for each time of the air conditioner 500 as an image. By the effects described above, it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set temperature for each time zone from becoming complicated, even for people who are unfamiliar with machine operation or who are not good at machine operation, regardless of age or gender. You can do it.

The first time zone scale 5 indicates a time zone in which the set temperature can be changed, and is arranged along a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the first knob member 4. Therefore, it is possible to make the user of the air conditioner 500 recognize which time zone the changing operation of the set temperature is performed.

The first temperature scale 6 indicates a set temperature of the air conditioner 500, and is provided along the sliding direction of the first knob member 4. Therefore, the user of the air conditioner 500 can visually recognize the magnitude of the set temperature for each time zone at a glance.

The light emitting diode 7 emits light by consuming electric energy, and is disposed substantially at the center of the first knob member 4. With this light emitting diode 7,
Even in a dark place such as at night, the user of the air conditioner 500 can change the set temperature without turning on the lighting.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the timer 1 is connected to the air conditioner 500. As shown in FIG. 3, the timer 1 is mounted on a wall, and the mounting height of the timer 1 is approximately 150 cm (centimeter) from the ground. By attaching the timer 1 to the wall in this manner, the timer 1 can be made larger (for example, 100 to 150 × 80 to 100 cm) as compared with a method of operating while holding it by hand (a so-called remote control method).
It can be configured. Therefore, this timer 1
Operability can be improved. Specifically, regardless of age and sex, a person who is unfamiliar with or is not good at operating a machine can change the set temperature in a desired time zone. The mounting height of the timer 1 is not necessarily limited to a height of about 150 cm from the ground, and may be, for example, 110 cm, 120 cm, 130 c
m, 140 cm, or 160 cm. Second Embodiment FIG. 4 is a plan view of a timer (programmable timer) 21 according to a second embodiment. The timer 21 of the second embodiment is obtained by adding means for changing the operation time of the air conditioner 500 to the timer 1 of the first embodiment. The same parts as those of the timer 1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the timer 21 includes a case 2, a timer switch 3, and a first knob member 4.
, A first temperature scale 6, a light emitting diode 7, a second knob member 22, and a second time zone scale 23.

The second knob member 22 has a length of operating time of the air conditioner 500 (in this embodiment, 0 to 12 hours).
Time), and is slidably disposed with respect to the case body 2. Therefore, the length of operation time of the air conditioner 500 can be set according to the purpose of use or the installation location of the air conditioner 500. In addition, each first
The length of the time zone in which the temperature can be set by the knob member 4 is changed based on the position of the second knob member 22. Specifically, the length of the time zone in which the temperature can be set by each first knob member 4 is a value obtained by dividing the length of operation time according to the position of the second knob member 22 by the number of first knob members 4. It is said that.

The second time zone scale 23 indicates the length of the operation time of the air conditioner 500.
Are arranged along the sliding direction. Therefore, the length of operation time set by the user of the air conditioner 500 can be notified to the user. In particular, a remarkable effect is obtained when the setting operation is performed. That is, the user of the air conditioner 500 can perform a setting operation (change operation) of the driving time length while visually checking the driving time length.

It should be noted that the second knob member 22 may return from the sliding position to the position of 0 hours (the left end in FIG. 4) with the passage of time. As described above, the second knob member 22 is returned to the position of 0 hour as time passes, so that the remaining operation time can be reduced by the air conditioner 50.
0 can be notified to the user. Third Embodiment FIG. 5 is a plan view of a timer (programmable timer) 31 according to a third embodiment. The timer 31 of the third embodiment is similar to the timer 21 of the second embodiment,
The timer 1 of the first embodiment is provided with a means for changing the operation time of the air conditioner 500. The first
The same portions as those of the timer 1 of the embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Only different portions will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, the timer 31 comprises a case 2, a timer switch 3, and a second knob member 22.
, A first temperature scale 6, a light emitting diode 7, a third knob member 32, and a third time zone scale 33.

The third knob member 32 is connected to the second knob member 2.
As in 2, the operation time of the air conditioner is changed. The third knob member 32 is rotatably disposed with respect to the case body 2 and is returned to the original position by a spring material even when rotated. Therefore, the length of operation time set by the user of the air conditioner 500 can be notified to the user. Further, the user can be notified of the remaining operation time of the air conditioner 500. Fourth Embodiment FIG. 6 is a plan view of a timer (programmable timer) 41 according to a fourth embodiment. The timer 41 of the fourth embodiment is a so-called “remote control system” programmable timer. The same portions as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different portions will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, the timer 41 includes a case 2 and a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, referred to as "LCD").
42, an operation panel 43, a conversion member (not shown),
A transmission member (not shown).

The LCD 42 displays a set temperature during normal control, and the operation panel 43 is for inputting the user's intention to the timer 41. The operation panel 43 is provided with a key member 44 and a fourth knob member 45. The key member 44 includes a power on / off key 44a, a set temperature change key 44b, and a timer key 44c. Power on / off key 4
4a is for turning on or off the power of the air conditioner 500, the set temperature change key 44b is for changing the set temperature of the air conditioner 500 during normal operation, and the timer key 44c is for controlling the air conditioner 500. Is switched from normal control to timer control or from timer control to normal control.

The fourth knob members 45 are provided so as to be slidable with respect to the case body 2. Depending on the position of each fourth knob member 45, the fourth knob member 45 is provided in a time zone corresponding to the fourth knob member 45. The set temperature is changed. That is, the set temperature of the air conditioner 500 can be changed for each time zone. Therefore, even if the situation changes with the passage of time, a comfortable environment can always be provided to the user of the air conditioner 500.

The conversion member is data input via the key member 44 or the fourth knob member 45 (intention of the operator).
Is converted into an optical signal. The transmitting member transmits the optical signal converted by the converting member to the air conditioner 500. Therefore, the user can change the setting condition of the air conditioner 500 even in a place away from the air conditioner 500. Fifth Embodiment FIG. 7 is a plan view of a timer (programmable timer) 51 according to a fifth embodiment. The timer 51 of the fifth embodiment is similar to the timer 41 of the fourth embodiment,
This is a so-called “remote control type” programmable timer. The same parts as those in the fourth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, the timer 51 of the fifth embodiment comprises a case 2, an LCD (liquid crystal display) 52,
An operation panel 53, a conversion member (not shown), and a transmission member (not shown) are provided.

The LCD 52 displays the set temperature during normal control, the set temperature for each time zone during timer control, the number of time zone segments, and the operating time. The operation panel 53 displays the user's intention
The operation panel 53 is provided with a key member 44. The key member 44 includes a power on / off key 44a and a timer key 44c.
, A time zone selection cursor key 53a, a division number setting key 53b, a time zone length setting key 53c, and a change cursor key 53d.

The time zone selection cursor key 53a is a key for selecting a time zone in which the set temperature can be changed. The number-of-segments setting key 53b is a key for setting the number of time zone segments. The setting key 53c is a key for setting the length of each time zone.

The change cursor key 53d is a key for performing the following actions when the timer key 44c is pressed. When the time zone selection cursor key 53a is pressed, the act of changing the set temperature of the time zone selected by the time zone selection cursor key 53a. When the number-of-sections setting key 53b is pressed,
The act of changing the number of operating hours of the air conditioner 500, that is, the number of time zones. The act of changing the length of the time zone selected by the time zone selection cursor key 53a when the time zone selection cursor key 53c is further pressed after the time zone length setting key 53c is pressed.

[0047] Since the above-described action is configured to be executable, the set temperature of the air conditioner 500 can be changed for each time zone, that is, the air conditioner 500 can be operated according to the passage of time. You can. As a result, even if the situation changes with the passage of time, a comfortable environment can always be provided to the user of the air conditioner 500. Further, even when the situation changes with the passage of time, it is possible to prevent or largely eliminate the need to force the user of the air conditioner 500 to change the setting conditions.

Further, since it is configured to be able to execute the above-mentioned action, it is possible to set a desired number of set temperatures according to the purpose of use of the air conditioner 500 or the situation of the installation place. For example, when it is necessary to precisely control the set temperature, the number of sections of the operation time, that is, the number of time zones can be increased.

Furthermore, since the above-mentioned operation is configured to be executable, the set temperature of the air conditioner 500 can be changed at a desired time according to the purpose of use of the air conditioner 500 or the situation of the installation place. Sixth Embodiment FIG. 8 is a plan view of a timer (programmable timer) 61 according to a sixth embodiment. The timer 61 of the sixth embodiment is a so-called “remote control type” programmable timer, like the timer 41 of the fourth embodiment and the timer 51 of the fifth embodiment. The same portions as those in the fifth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different portions will be described.

In the timer 61 shown in FIG.
The magnitude of the set temperature displayed on D (liquid crystal display) is represented by a bar graph instead of a numeral. Therefore, the relative difference between the set temperature in one time zone and the set temperature in another time zone can be visually recognized at a glance. As a result, since the fourth knob member 45 does not need to be provided, the size of the timer 61 can be reduced as compared with the timer 41. Seventh Embodiment FIG. 9 is a plan view of a timer (programmable timer) 71 according to a seventh embodiment. The timer 71 of the seventh embodiment is different from the timer 61 of the sixth embodiment by L
This is a modification of the display method of the magnitude of the set temperature displayed on the CD 52. Specifically, in the timer 71 of the seventh embodiment, the magnitude of the set temperature displayed on the LCD 52 is represented by a line graph. Accordingly, similarly to the timer 61 of the sixth embodiment, the relative difference between the set temperature in one time zone and the set temperature in another time zone can be visually recognized at a glance, and the timer 4 can be visually recognized.
Thus, the size can be reduced as compared with the first embodiment. Eighth Embodiment and Ninth Embodiment FIG. 10 is a plan view of a timer (programmable timer) 81 of the eighth embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a plan view of a timer (programmable timer) 91 of the ninth embodiment. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, the timer 81 of the eighth embodiment is different from the timer 41 of the fourth embodiment.
The sliding type fourth knob member 45 is changed to a rotating type fifth knob member 82. Similarly, in the timer 91 of the ninth embodiment shown in FIG. 11, the fourth knob member 45 of the sliding type is replaced with the sixth knob of the rotating type.
This is changed to a knob member 92. Of course,
Such a rotating knob member is not provided only in a remote control type timer, but is provided in a non-remote control type timer, for example, the timers 1, 21 and 31 of the first to third embodiments. You may do it.

Some of the prior arts are of the type that is externally attached to the operation panel of an existing air conditioner. For example, according to the air conditioner setting switch described in JP-A-6-235548, by externally attaching the air conditioner to a remote control operation panel of a commercially available air conditioner, the operation of the air conditioner can be automatically switched between a cooling operation and a setting temperature change. It can be easily done at any time in 24 hours.

However, the method disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
The air conditioner setting changer according to No. 8 had the following two problems. First, because it is an external type, severe dimensional control is required to ensure compatibility with existing operation panels. Next, since no standard is set for the operation panel, the type of air conditioner setting changer is also required for the type of operation panel, and it is not possible to attach it to the operation panel of all air conditioners. Some point.

However, according to the timers of the first to ninth embodiments, since they are not of the type externally attached to the existing air conditioner 500, several types need only be designed and manufactured. This eliminates the need for severe dimensional control. Tenth Embodiment Next, a case where the predetermined device is the acoustic device 600 will be described. Here, the present programmable timer includes an integrated type with the audio device 600 and a separate type, but here, an integrated type with the audio device 600 will be described. That is, the present programmable timer may be configured to be separate from the audio device 600.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of the acoustic device 600. FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the acoustic device 600 includes a case body 601, a speaker 602, and a tuner 606.
, A CD playback unit 603, an MD recording and playback unit 604, and an operation unit 605.

The case body 601 constitutes a housing of the acoustic device 600 and protects various components provided inside the case body 601.
The tuner unit 606 is for selecting a broadcast of a desired frequency, and the CD playback unit 603 is a compact disc ((Compactdisc) inserted in the CD playback unit 603.
k) (hereinafter referred to as “CD”)) for reproducing (extracting audio information recorded on the CD), and the MD recording / reproducing unit 604 is provided for the MD recording / reproducing unit 6.
Play (extract audio information recorded on the MD) and record (record audio information on the MD) the mini disc ((Mini disk) (hereinafter referred to as “MD”)) inserted in the 04 .)). The speaker unit 602 receives the broadcast selected by the tuner unit 606, C
The audio information of the CD extracted by the D reproduction unit 603 and the audio information of the MD extracted by the MD recording and reproduction unit 604 are output as audio.

The operation unit 605 is provided with the tuner unit 60.
6, for operating the CD playback unit 603 and the MD recording / playback unit 604. The operation unit 605 includes a timer switch 605e, a time setting key 605f,
Display 605g, volume control knob 605a, volume control knob 605b, function selection control 605c
And an off function selection knob 605d.

The timer switch 605e is connected to the sound device 6
This is for switching the control 00 from normal control to timer control or from timer control to normal control. The time setting key 605f is used to switch the power of the audio device 600 from the on state to the off state (hereinafter, referred to as “off time”), and to switch the power from the off state to the on state (hereinafter, “on”). Time.)
Is a key for inputting

The display unit 605g displays the time setting key 6
This is for displaying the time input through the keypad 05f. The cut volume control knob 605a and the input volume control knob 605b are provided so as to be slidable with respect to the case body portion 601, and the cut volume control knob 605a operates until the off time input via the time setting key 605f. The volume control knob 605b is a member for adjusting the volume output from the speaker unit 602 of the
Speaker unit 60 up to the ON time input via 5f
This is a member for adjusting the volume output from the second unit. Therefore, the sound device 600 can output a sound volume corresponding to the passage of time or a change in time. Specifically, for example, the volume can be reduced at bedtime and increased at wake-up.

The off function selection knob 605c and the on function selection knob 705d are slidably disposed on the case body 601 similarly to the off volume control knob 605a and the on volume control knob 605b. 605c
Is a function that outputs sound until the off time input via the time setting key 605f (specifically, broadcasting, CD, M
D) to select one of the functions (D).
The ON function selection knob 705d is for selecting a function to be output as a sound from the ON time input via the time setting key 605f. Therefore, it is possible to select a function according to the passage of time or the change of time.
Specifically, for example, it is possible to output a radio broadcast from the audio device 600 when sleeping, and output a CD from the audio device 600 when waking up.

It is to be noted that the operation section 605 is not limited to the one formed integrally with the acoustic device 600, but is a separate type from the acoustic device 600 (for example, a so-called remote control type as shown in the fourth embodiment). Timer 41). [Eleventh Embodiment] FIG. 13 is a plan view of an acoustic device 700 having a timer according to an eleventh embodiment. Note that the sound device 700 shown in FIG. 13 is different from the sound device 600 shown in FIG.
a, volume control knob 605b, function selection knob 60
5c and the ON function selection knob 605d are changed to a rotating volume control knob 705a, a volume control knob 705b, a OFF function selection knob 705c, and an ON function selection knob 705d, respectively. "Twelfth embodiment" Next, a case where the predetermined device is the lighting device 800 will be described. FIG. 15 is a plan view of the timer (programmable timer) 121 of the twelfth embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in which the timer 121 and the lighting device 800 of the twelfth embodiment are provided. The timer 121 of the twelfth embodiment changes the set illuminance of the lighting device 800 with respect to the timer 1 of the first embodiment that changes the set temperature of the air conditioner 500 for each time period. The same parts as those of the timer 1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different parts will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15, the timer 121 of the twelfth embodiment comprises a case 2, a timer switch 3, a seventh knob member 122, a first time zone scale 5, an illuminance scale 123, and a light emitting diode. 7 is provided.

As with the first knob member 4, a plurality of seventh knob members 122 are slidably arranged in parallel with respect to the case body 2, and depending on the position of the seventh knob member 122, The set illuminance in the time zone corresponding to the seventh knob member 122 is changed. The illuminance scale 123 indicates the set illuminance of the illumination device 800, and is provided along the sliding direction of the seventh knob member 122.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the brightness of the illumination device corresponding to the sliding position of the seventh knob member 122. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sliding position of the seventh knob member 122 is zero.
%, The illuminating device is turned on with the brightness shown in FIG. 17A, and when the sliding position is 30%,
When the lighting device is turned on with the brightness shown in FIG. 17B and the sliding position is 70%, the lighting device is turned on with the brightness shown in FIG. 100%
In this case, the lighting device is turned on with the brightness shown in FIG.

As described above, the present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Can be easily inferred.

For example, according to the present embodiment, the predetermined device is the air conditioner 500, and the operating time of the air conditioner 500 is divided into a plurality of time zones, and the air conditioner 500 is blown out by the divided time zones. The set temperature of the gas is changed. However, the setting conditions changed for each of the divided time zones are not necessarily limited to the set temperature, and may be the set humidity of the gas ejected by the air conditioner 500, or may be the set air volume. Is also good.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the predetermined device of which the setting condition is changed for each of the divided time zones is the air conditioner 50.
0, the sound device 600, 700, or the lighting device 800, but the predetermined device is, of course, not limited to the air conditioner 500, the sound device 600, 700, or the lighting device 800, but a television device (Television), A display device (Display) or another display device may be used.

The present invention includes the following inventions.

A case body, an operation time division member disposed on the case body for dividing the operation time of the predetermined device into a plurality of time zones, and slidably or rotatable with respect to the case body. The first knob member and the time zone for changing the setting condition of the predetermined device in a desired time zone among the time zones divided by the operation time division member according to the position of the first knob member. A programmable timer A comprising a change member.

According to the programmable timer A,
The setting condition of the predetermined device in the desired time zone is changed by the time zone changing member among the time zones divided by the operation time dividing member, so that the predetermined device can respond to the change of time or the lapse of time. There is an effect that driving can be performed. In addition, even when the situation changes with a change in time or a lapse of time, it is possible to prevent a user of a predetermined device from having to perform a complicated operation (work) of changing a setting condition of the predetermined device. There is also an effect that can be done.

On the other hand, the change of the setting condition by the time zone changing member is performed according to the position of the first knob member slidably or rotatably disposed with respect to the case body. Therefore, regardless of age and gender, it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set temperature for each time zone from becoming complicated even for a person who is unfamiliar with or is not good at machine operation. .

A case body, an operation time division member disposed in the case body for dividing the operation time of the predetermined device into a plurality of time zones, and a time zone divided by the operation time division member, respectively. A plurality of second knob members correspondingly and slidably or rotatable with respect to the case body;
A second time slot changing member for changing a setting condition of the predetermined device in each time slot corresponding to the second knob member in accordance with a position of the second knob member; A programmable timer B, wherein the knob members are arranged in parallel.

According to the programmable timer B,
According to the position of the second knob member slidably or rotatably disposed with respect to the case body by the second time zone changing member, the second time zone changing member corresponds to the second knob member and is divided by the operation time division member. The setting conditions of the predetermined device in each time zone are changed. Therefore, there is an effect that the predetermined device can be operated according to a change in time or an elapse of time. In addition, even when the situation changes with the change of time or the elapse of time, the user of the predetermined device needs to perform a complicated operation (operation) of changing the setting condition of the predetermined device.
There is also an effect that it is possible to prevent the user from forcing.

On the other hand, as described above, the change of the setting condition by the second operation time changing member is performed in accordance with the positions of the plurality of second knob members slidably or rotatably disposed with respect to the case body. Done. Therefore, regardless of age and gender, even for persons who are unfamiliar with machine operation or who are not good at machine operation, it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the setting conditions for each time zone from being complicated. .

Further, each time zone divided by the operation time division member is associated with each second knob member. In other words, each time zone and each second knob member are associated one-to-one. And a plurality of second
The knob members are arranged in parallel. Therefore, there is an effect that the user of the programmable timer B can recognize at a glance the relative difference between the set temperature in one time zone and the set temperature in another time zone.

A case body, a key member arranged on the case body, an operation time division member for dividing the operation time of the predetermined device into a plurality of time zones, and a plurality of operation time division members divided by the operation time division member A time zone selecting member for selecting a desired time zone among the time zones, and setting conditions of the predetermined device in the time zone selected by the time zone selecting member according to the number of times or time when the key member is pressed. Change the third
A programmable timer C comprising a time zone changing member.

According to the programmable timer C,
A desired time zone is selected by the time zone selection member from a plurality of time zones classified by the operation time classification member, and a third time zone is selected.
The setting condition of the predetermined device in the time zone selected by the time zone selecting member is changed by the time zone changing member in accordance with the number of times or time when the key member arranged on the case body is pressed. Therefore, there is an effect that the predetermined device can be operated according to a change in time or an elapse of time. In addition, even when the situation changes with a change in time or a lapse of time, it is possible to prevent a user of a predetermined device from having to perform a complicated operation (work) of changing a setting condition of the predetermined device. There is also an effect that can be done.

In the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B or the programmable timer C,
A third knob member slidably or rotatable with respect to the case body, and a time for changing the length of each time zone divided by the operation time division member according to the position of the third knob member. A programmable timer D comprising a band length changing member.

According to the programmable timer D,
Programmable timer A, programmable timer B
Or, in addition to the effect provided by the programmable timer C, the time zone length changing member further separates the operation time according to the position of the third knob member slidably or rotatably disposed with respect to the case body. Since the length of each time zone is changed, the setting condition of the predetermined device can be changed at a desired point in time according to the purpose of use or the installation location of the predetermined device.

On the other hand, as described above, the length of each time zone is changed by the time zone length changing member according to the position of the third knob member slidably or rotatably disposed with respect to the case body. Done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent complicated operation of changing the length of each time zone divided by the driving time division member even for people who are unfamiliar with or are not good at machine operation, regardless of age and gender. There is an effect that can be.

In the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B, the programmable timer C or the programmable timer D, according to the fourth knob member slidably or rotatable with respect to the case body and the position of the fourth knob member. And an operating time length changing member for changing the operating time of the predetermined device.

According to the programmable timer E,
In addition to the effects of the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B, the programmable timer C, or the programmable timer D, the operation time length changing member further includes a fourth knob member slidably or rotatably disposed with respect to the case body. Since the length of operation time of the predetermined device is changed according to the position, there is an effect that the length of operation time of the predetermined device can be set according to the purpose of use or installation location of the predetermined device.

On the other hand, as described above, the operation time length is changed by the operation time length changing member in accordance with the position of the fourth knob member slidably or rotatably disposed with respect to the case body. Will be Therefore, it is possible to prevent complicated operation of changing the length of each time zone divided by the driving time division member even for people who are unfamiliar with or are not good at machine operation, regardless of age and gender. There is an effect that can be.

In the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B, the programmable timer C, the programmable timer D or the programmable timer E, a third one which is slidably or rotatable with respect to the case body.
A programmable timer (F) comprising: a knob member; and a time zone number changing member that changes the number of time zones divided by the operation time dividing member according to the position of the third knob member.

According to the programmable timer F,
In addition to the effects of the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B, the programmable timer C, the programmable timer D, or the programmable timer E, a third member slidably or rotatable with respect to the case body by a time zone number changing member. According to the position of the knob member, the number of time zones (hereinafter, simply referred to as “number of time zones”) divided by the operation time division member is changed. Thus, there is an effect that a desired number of setting conditions can be set. For example, if the number of time zones changed by the number of time zone changing members is increased, the predetermined device can be operated under detailed setting conditions, and the number of time zones changed by the time zone number changing member can be reduced. If the number is reduced, this programmable timer F
It is possible to prevent the operator from having to perform a complicated setting operation of setting a large number of setting conditions.

On the other hand, as described above, the number of time zones divided by the operation time dividing member is changed according to the position of the third knob member slidably or rotatably disposed with respect to the case body. Will be Therefore, it is possible to prevent a complicated operation of changing the number of time zones divided by the driving time division member even for persons who are unfamiliar with or unfamiliar with mechanical operation regardless of age and gender. This has the effect.

In the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B or the programmable timer C,
A second key member disposed on the case body, and a second time period for changing the length of each time period divided by the operation time division member according to the number of times or the time at which the second key member is pressed. A programmable timer G comprising a length changing member.

According to the programmable timer G,
Programmable timer A, programmable timer B
Or, in addition to the effect of the programmable timer C, the length of each time zone divided by the operation time division member according to the number of times or time when the second key member is pressed by the second time zone length changing member. Therefore, there is an effect that the length of operation time of the predetermined device can be set according to the purpose of use or the installation location of the predetermined device.

In the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B, the programmable timer C or the programmable timer D, the third timer
A programmable timer H comprising: a key member; and a second operation time length changing member for changing the operation time length of the predetermined device in accordance with the number of times or time when the third key member is pressed. .

According to the programmable timer H,
In addition to the effects of the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B, the programmable timer C or the programmable timer D, the operation of the predetermined device is further performed by the second operation time length changing member according to the number of times or the time when the third key member is pressed. Since the length of time is changed, there is an effect that the length of operation time of the predetermined device can be set according to the purpose of use or the installation location of the predetermined device.

In the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B, the programmable timer C, the programmable timer D or the programmable timer E, the fourth key member disposed on the case body and the number or time when the fourth key member is pressed are determined. A second section number changing member for changing the number of sections of the time zone in response to the request.

According to the programmable timer I,
In addition to the effects of the programmable timer A, the programmable timer B, the programmable timer C, the programmable timer D, or the programmable timer E, furthermore, the second division number changing member allows the fourth key member to be pressed according to the number of times or time. Since the number of time zones divided by the operation time division member is changed, there is an effect that a desired number of setting conditions can be set according to the purpose of use or the installation location of the predetermined device. For example, if the number of time zones changed by the number of time zone changing members is increased, the predetermined device can be operated under detailed setting conditions, and the number of time zones changed by the time zone number changing member can be reduced. If the number is reduced, it is possible to prevent the operator of the programmable timer I from having to perform a complicated setting operation of setting a large number of setting conditions when detailed operation of the predetermined device is not required.

A programmable timer, a programmable timer A, a programmable timer B, a programmable timer C, a programmable timer D, a programmable timer E, a programmable timer F, a programmable timer G, a programmable timer H or a programmable timer according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Timer I
3. The programmable timer J according to claim 1, wherein the time zone changing means or the time zone changing member changes the set air volume or the set temperature of the gas ejected from the predetermined device.

A programmable timer, a programmable timer A, a programmable timer B, a programmable timer C, a programmable timer D, a programmable timer E, a programmable timer F, a programmable timer G, a programmable timer H or a programmable timer according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Timer I
2. The programmable timer K according to claim 1, wherein the time zone changing means or the time zone changing member changes the set amount of light emitted from the predetermined device.

A programmable timer, a programmable timer A, a programmable timer B, a programmable timer C, a programmable timer D, a programmable timer E, a programmable timer F, a programmable timer G, a programmable timer H or a programmable timer according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Timer I
3. The programmable timer L according to claim 1, wherein the time zone changing means or the time zone changing member changes the set volume of the sound output from the predetermined device.

[0096] In order to avoid any doubt,
The meaning of "dividing the operation time of the predetermined device into a plurality of time zones" described in the column of "Claims"
In a narrow sense, "when the power supply of the predetermined device is kept on (ON) (that is, when the predetermined device is in continuous operation), the operation time of the predetermined device is divided into a plurality of time zones." It does not indicate only. For example, a predetermined device is turned off (OF) between one ON state and another ON state.
F) The state may be sandwiched. That is, the meaning of "dividing the operation time of the predetermined device into a plurality of time zones" includes the meaning of "dividing the operation time of the predetermined device into one ON state and another ON state". I have.

[0097]

According to the programmable timer of the present invention, the setting condition of the predetermined device is changed for each time zone by the time zone changing means, so that the predetermined device is provided with a time change or a lapse of time. There is an effect that it is possible to perform a corresponding operation. Further, even when the time has changed or the time has elapsed, it is possible to prevent the user of the predetermined device from being forced to perform a complicated operation (work) of changing the setting condition of the predetermined device. is there.
In addition, by the time zone number changing means,
Since the number of time zones to be classified is changed,
Depending on the purpose of use or setting location,
) Can be set.
You.

According to the programmable timer of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the programmable timer of the first aspect, furthermore, the predetermined unit can be changed by the time zone changing means.
When the setting conditions of
The specified equipment is temporarily operated under the updated setting conditions.
Check the setting conditions when changing the setting conditions.
There is an effect that can be. That is, the setting conditions of the driving device
Can be set as intended.
You.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the setting condition of the predetermined device is set by the time zone changing means.
Is changed for each time zone.
Or it can be driven according to the passage of time
Has the effect. Also, if the time changes or the time elapses
Even if the user passes the specified device,
The complicated operation (work) of changing the setting conditions of
There is an effect that it can prevent that. Change
The setting conditions of the specified device are changed by the time zone changing means
Then, the changed setting conditions are
Since the specified device is temporarily operated at
The setting conditions can be checked when changing
There is fruit. That is, the setting conditions of the driving device are set as intended
There is an effect that can be.

According to the programmable timer of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect of the programmable timer of any one of the first to third aspects, the programmable timer is further separated from a predetermined device.
The case body that is made or separable,
Such conversion means and transmission means are operating time classification means, setting
It is housed together with the condition changing means and the time zone changing means.
So if the specified device is out of reach of the specified device,
To change the setting conditions of the specified equipment
There is an effect that can be.

According to the programmable timer of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effect of the programmable timer according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, furthermore, a setting condition display means is provided.
Setting conditions changed by the time zone changing means depending on the stage
And a plurality of times divided by the operation time dividing means
The setting conditions for two or more time zones at the same time
Is displayed in the form of a bar graph or line graph.
For the operator of the programmable timer,
Between the size of the setting condition and the size of the setting condition in another time zone
The effect that relative differences can be seen at a glance
There is. On the other hand, a programmable timer according to claim 6
According to the above, by the time zone changing means, the setting conditions of the predetermined device
Since the case is changed for each time zone, the time change
Can be operated according to the progress of
This has the effect. Also, if the time changes or the time
Even if the time has passed, the user of the specified
The complicated operation (work) of changing the setting conditions of the
There is an effect that can be prevented. Setting
Changed by fixed time display means and by time zone change means
Are set by the operating time classification means.
Of two or more time zones out of multiple time zones
Are displayed simultaneously and in a bar graph or line graph.
To the operator of this programmable timer,
Setting condition of one time zone and setting condition of another time zone
At a glance the relative difference with the size of
There is an effect that.

The programmable timer according to claim 7,
According to this, the programmable device according to any one of claims 1 to 3
In addition to the effect played by the timer, the second case body
Operating time division
A plurality of tools that correspond one-to-one with time zones
Mami member is provided, and at the time to change
The setting for each time zone is performed by sliding the corresponding knob member.
Since it is possible to change the fixed conditions,
The user is asked to set the size of one time zone
The relative difference from the setting conditions can be visually recognized at a glance.
And for the user at each time zone
Image of the size of the setting conditions in
There is an effect that can be. On the other hand, according to claim 8,
According to the programmable timer, the program according to claim 4
In addition to the effects of the ramable timer, the case body
Slidably arranged in parallel with each other and as an operation time division means
Multiple knobs that correspond one-to-one with time zones
Members are provided, corresponding to the time zone to be changed
The setting conditions for each time zone are determined by sliding the knob member.
Use of the specified device
The size of the setting conditions for one time zone and the setting of another time zone
You can see at a glance the relative difference with the size of the condition
The effect of being able to do
Image the magnitude of the set temperature
There is an effect that can be.

The programmable timer according to claim 9
According to this, a programmable program according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is provided.
In addition to the effects played by the timer,
Step until the switching means switches to the off state.
Setting conditions and setting conditions before switching to the ON state
Can be selected for different setting conditions.
If the setting conditions at bedtime and the
There is an effect that a fixed condition can be set.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a programmable timer (timer) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a graph showing a position of a first knob member constituting the timer.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the timer (timer) is connected to an air conditioner.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a timer according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a timer according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a timer according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a timer according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a timer according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of a timer according to a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of a timer according to an eighth embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of a timer according to a ninth embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an external perspective view of an audio device in which a timer according to a tenth embodiment is integrated.

FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of an audio device in which a timer according to an eleventh embodiment is integrated.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of an operation unit of the acoustic device.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of a timer according to a twelfth embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in which a timer and a lighting device according to a twelfth embodiment are provided.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the brightness of the lighting device corresponding to the sliding position of the seventh knob member.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61 Programmable timer (timer) 71, 81, 91, 121 Programmable timer (timer) 2, 42, 52 Case body 4 First knob member (time zone change means, setting condition change Means and operating time division means) 22 second knob member (operating time length changing means) 32 third knob member (operating time length changing means) 45 fourth knob member (time zone changing means, setting condition changing means, and Operating time division means) 53a Time zone selection cursor key (time zone change means and time zone length change means) 53b Division number setting key (time zone number change means) 53c Time zone length setting key (time zone length change means) 53d change cursor key (setting condition changing means, time zone length changing means, and time zone number changing means) 82 fifth knob member (time zone changing means) Setting condition changing means and operating time dividing means) 92 Sixth knob member (for each time zone changing means, setting condition changing means and operating time dividing means) 122 Seventh knob member (for each time zone changing means, setting condition changing means) Air conditioner (predetermined device) 600,700 Sound device (predetermined device) 605a, 705a Cut-off volume adjustment knob (time period changing means, setting condition changing means, and driving time dividing means) 605b, 705b Incoming sound volume adjustment knobs (time zone changing means, setting condition changing means, and operation time classification means) 605c, 705c Off function selection knobs (time zone changing means, setting condition changing means, and operation time classification means) 605d, 705d ON function selection knob (time period changing means, setting condition changing means, and operation time division means) 800 Lighting device (predetermined apparatus)

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-49-113992 (JP, A) JP-A-63-71685 (JP, A) JP-A-7-180894 (JP, A) JP-A-55-90894 (JP, A) JP-A-55-63788 (JP, A) JP-A-9-72974 (JP, A) JP-A-5-28195 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB G04G 15/00 G04F 3/00 301 G04C 23/08

Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] 1. A programmable timer provided with setting condition changing means for changing a setting condition of a predetermined device, comprising: operating time dividing means for dividing an operating time of the predetermined device into a plurality of time zones; and times for each changing means for changing the setting condition of the predetermined device for each time period segmented, varying the number of time zones is divided by the operating time dividing means
And a time zone number changing means . 2. A predetermined device is set by a time zone changing means.
If the condition has been changed, the previous
Test operation means for temporarily operating the predetermined device.
The programmable tie according to claim 1, wherein
Ma. 3. A setting condition for changing a setting condition of a predetermined device.
In a programmable timer provided with changing means, an operation in which the operation time of the predetermined device is divided into a plurality of time zones
Time division means, and the operation time division means
And times for each changing means for changing the setting condition of the predetermined device, setting condition change of a predetermined device by the time period for each changing means
Is changed, the predetermined device is changed with the changed setting conditions.
And a trial operation means for temporarily operating the
Features a programmable timer. 4. A setting condition for each time zone of a predetermined device.
Conversion means for converting data into an optical signal; and an optical signal converted by the conversion means to the predetermined device.
A transmitting means for transmitting, the converting means and the transmitting means, an operating time dividing means, a setting condition;
Cases to be accommodated together with the
And the case body is separated from the predetermined device or is separable.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein:
The programmable timer according to 1. 5. A setting changed by a time zone changing means.
Conditions, a plurality of which are classified by the operation time classification means
Setting conditions for two or more of the time zones
To display in a bar graph or line graph
Claims 1, characterized in that it e Bei condition display means
The programmable timer according to any one of claims 4 to 4. 6. A setting condition for changing a setting condition of a predetermined device.
In a programmable timer provided with changing means, an operation in which the operation time of the predetermined device is divided into a plurality of time zones
Time division means, and the operation time division means
And times for each changing means for changing the setting condition of the predetermined device, there by setting condition is changed by the time period for each changing means
Of the time zones divided by the driving time
Of these, the setting conditions for displaying two or more time zones simultaneously and in a bar graph or line graph
And a display means.
Timer. 7. An operating time dividing means, a time zone changing means,
And a second case body accommodating means for changing the number of time zones
And the time period changing means slides on the second case body.
Movably arranged in parallel and by means of operating time division
Multiple knob members that correspond one-to-one with the time zone to be divided
The knob corresponding to the time zone to be changed
Changing the set temperature for each time zone by sliding the members
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein said method is enabled.
A programmable timer according to any of the above. 8. The time period changing means is provided for the case body.
Operating time classifying means slidably arranged in parallel with each other
Multiple knobs that correspond one-to-one with time zones
The member corresponding to the time zone to be changed
Change the set temperature for each time zone by sliding the knob member
5. The operation according to claim 4, wherein the operation is enabled.
Programmable timer. 9. A power supply of a predetermined device is changed from an on state to an off state.
Or a switching means for switching from the off state to the on state.
And the time period changing means is switched to the off state by the switching means.
Setting conditions and until switching to the ON state
Setting conditions can be selected as different setting conditions
The professional according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein
Gramble timer.