JP4385514B2 - Remote control device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a remote control device for a two-way communication type air conditioner, and more particularly to a setting condition, received operation information from an air conditioner, and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The remote control device for two-way communication type air conditioner sets the operation mode, temperature, air volume, etc., operates the operation / stop button, transmits the set data to the air conditioner as an infrared signal, The harmony machine receives the infrared signal from the remote control device, operates under the set conditions, transmits the operation information at that time as an infrared signal, receives this infrared signal with the remote control device, and displays the operation information on the display unit indicate. However, the remote control device is not always at hand, and because it is placed on a desk or the like, there is a problem that it is difficult to see the display section and the setting conditions and driving information cannot be seen well if it is a little away. .
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to make it possible to place a remote control device in an upright manner so that setting conditions, received driving information, and the like can be easily viewed.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a two-way communication type remote control device having a display unit for displaying setting conditions or received information, etc., and provided with a flip type cover. The remote control device is supported by the cover so that it can stand upright.
[0005]
The cover is attached to be rotatable about the lower side of the remote control device.
[0006]
Further, among the setting conditions or reception information displayed on the display unit, a display switching unit for switching main contents to an enlarged display, and a switch that operates by placing the remote control device in a standing position, By setting the remote control device upright, the display switching unit is switched by the operation of the switch, and the enlarged display is performed on the display unit.
[0007]
Then, the switch is provided on the lower surface of the remote control device, and the switch is pushed to operate by rotating the cover to the back side of the remote control device.
[0008]
In addition, a slip stopper is provided at a location where the cover contacts the floor surface by turning to the back side of the remote control device so that stability can be obtained when the remote control device is standing.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part of an embodiment of a remote control device according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is a remote control device, 2 is a display unit composed of a liquid crystal panel, 3 to 5 are setting buttons, and 3 is a power on / off For off, 4 and 5 are for various settings, 6 (6 ') is a cover, 7 is a rotation mechanism for the cover 6, and the cover 6 is rotated about the lower side of the remote control device 1. 8 is a non-slip.
[0010]
The remote control device 1 is a two-way communication type, for example, for remote control of an air conditioner. The operation mode (heating, cooling, dehumidification, etc.) is set by operating the setting button 5, and the temperature is set by operating the setting button 4. If the humidity and the like are set, these setting conditions are displayed on the screen of the display unit 2, the control code set when the power button 3 is turned on is transmitted as an infrared signal, and the operation of the air conditioner starts. Operation information is transmitted from the air conditioner as an infrared signal, which is received by the remote control device 1 and displayed on the screen of the display unit 2. The cover 6 is a flip type and can be rotated to the position 6 'on the back side of the remote control device 1 as indicated by an arrow by a rotation mechanism 7, and the remote control device 1 is placed upright with the cover 6' as a support. Since the display unit 2 is a liquid crystal panel, it is easy to see a screen that is difficult to see from an oblique direction. Note that the remote control device 1 becomes less slippery and stable due to friction between the anti-slip 8 provided at the tip of the cover 6 and the floor surface.
[0011]
As shown in the partial side view of FIG. 2, a switch 11 is provided on the lower side of the remote control device 1. The switch 11 is operated by being pushed on the floor surface by placing the remote control device 1 upright, and the screen of the display unit 2 is changed from the normal display of (A) to the enlarged main part of (B), for example, as shown in FIG. Switch to display. Thereby, even if the remote control device 1 is away from the hand, it is possible to make it easy to see the main setting conditions or the received main operation information, for example, whether the room temperature is several times or whether the air cleaning operation is performed. . Note that the switch 11 may be pushed and actuated by rotating the cover 6 to the back side of the remote control device 1 as indicated by an arrow.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the main part of an embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention. The setting conditions set by operating the setting buttons 3 to 5 are converted into code signals by the control unit 25 and air conditioning is performed by the transmission unit 21 using infrared signals. It is transmitted to the machine and the operation according to the setting is performed. Infrared signals such as operation information transmitted from the air conditioner are received by the receiving unit 22, temporarily stored in the memory unit 23 via the control unit 25, read out via the control unit 25, and passed through the display switching unit 24. As shown in FIG. 3A, the display unit 2 is normally displayed on the display unit 2. This display is displayed with the main items enlarged as shown in FIG. 3B by the display control unit 24 when the switch 11 is turned on. To switch.
[0012]
In the above description, the case where the target is an air conditioner has been described. However, any device that is controlled by a remote control device, such as a video device or an audio device, can be similarly handled.
[0013]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the remote control device according to the present invention, since the remote control device can be set up, the setting conditions displayed on the liquid crystal panel, the received operation information, etc. are easy to see, and Since the main items are enlarged and displayed on the display unit, the main information can be easily found even when away from the hand, and the flip-type cover can be rotated to support it. Therefore, it is not necessary to increase the number of parts and the cost is not increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part of an embodiment of a remote control device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of a main part of a switch 11 portion.
FIG. 3 is an example of a normal display and a main part enlarged display of a display unit.
FIG. 4 is a main part block diagram of an embodiment of a remote control device according to the present invention;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Remote control device 2 Display 3 Setting button (for power supply)
4, 5 Setting button 6 Cover 7 Rotating mechanism 8 Non-slip
11 switch
21 Transmitter
22 Receiver
23 Memory section
24 Display selector
25 Control unit

Claims (5)

In a two-way communication type remote control device having a display unit for displaying setting conditions or reception information, etc., provided with a flip cover, the cover is rotated to the back side of the remote control device to A remote control device characterized in that the remote control device is supported by a cover and can be placed upright. 2. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the cover is attached so as to be rotatable about a lower side portion of the remote control device. Among the setting conditions or reception information displayed on the display unit, a display switching unit for switching main contents to an enlarged display, and a switch that operates by placing the remote control device in a standing position are provided. 3. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the display switching unit is switched by operating the switch by standing the device so that the enlarged display is performed on the display unit. . 4. The switch according to claim 2, wherein the switch is provided on a lower side surface of the remote control device, and the switch is pushed to operate by rotating the cover to the back side of the remote control device. Remote control device. The anti-slip is provided at a position where the cover is in contact with the floor surface by turning to the back side of the remote control device, so that stability can be obtained when the remote control device is standing. The remote control device according to 2, 3, or 4.

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