JP6617908B2 - Remote control device - Google Patents

Description

  Aspects of the present invention generally relate to remote control devices.

  The electronic device can be remotely operated by a remote control device. For example, a remote control device for remotely operating a sanitary washing device provided in a toilet device has a plurality of operation buttons (switches) and sends a control signal corresponding to the operated operation button to the sanitary washing device. In such a remote control device, Patent Document 1 discloses that a piezoelectric power generation device that generates power in response to a pressing operation of an operation button is provided inside.

  Such a power generation-type remote control device (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “power generation remote control”) includes, for example, a power storage unit that stores electric power generated by the piezoelectric power generation device, a control unit for generating a control signal, Can be provided. When the amount of power stored in the power storage unit reaches a predetermined level, power is supplied to the control unit, and a control signal is wirelessly transmitted to the sanitary washing device. Accordingly, it is not necessary to perform signal line wiring with the sanitary washing device or power source wiring of the remote control device, and installation of the remote control device can be facilitated. Further, it is not necessary to replace the battery, and the maintainability can be improved as compared with the battery-type remote control device.

  On the other hand, in the conventional sanitary washing apparatus, the user can set the momentum of the washing water ejected at the time of sanitary washing, the position of the nozzle that ejects the washing water, and the like. Therefore, the conventional sanitary washing device is equipped with an LED or a liquid crystal as means for displaying the setting of the sanitary washing device to the user.

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  The electric power generated by the pressing operation of the operation button by the user is limited. For this reason, it is difficult for the power generation remote controller to supply power to the LEDs and liquid crystal for displaying the settings of the sanitary washing device. That is, in the power generation remote controller, there is a possibility that the user cannot confirm the setting state of the sanitary washing device.

  The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to display a setting state of a device to a user while suppressing power consumption in a power generation type remote controller.

The first invention is an operation button for remotely operating a device around the water, and a change unit for changing the setting state of the device, wherein the setting state can be displayed without consuming power A control unit that generates a signal for remotely operating the device based on an operation of the operation button, and a signal for changing the setting state of the device based on an operation of the change unit, and the operation button A power generation unit that generates power in response to the operation of the change unit and the operation of the change unit, and a remote control body that houses the control unit and the power generation unit, and the change unit slides relative to the remote control body. A movable operation unit, and a transmission unit having a member that presses the power generation unit in response to sliding of the operation unit, and the setting state is displayed by a position of the operation unit, and the control unit Depending on the position of the operating part A remote controller and generates the signal for changing the setting state of the apparatus.

According to this remote control device, in the power generation remote controller that sends a signal to the device using limited power, the power is not consumed for displaying the setting state of the device. The setting state of can be confirmed. Further, according to this remote control device, it is possible to realize the power saving operation of the power generation remote controller and the display of the setting state to the user with a simple configuration.

The second invention is an operation button for remotely operating a device around the water, and a change unit for changing the setting state of the device, wherein the setting state can be displayed without consuming power A control unit that generates a signal for remotely operating the device based on an operation of the operation button, and a signal for changing the setting state of the device based on an operation of the change unit, and the operation button A power generation unit that generates power in response to the operation of the change unit and the operation of the change unit, and the change unit presses the power generation unit in conjunction with a rotatable rotation unit and rotation of the rotation unit A transmission unit having a member, wherein the display of the setting state is changed according to the rotation, and the control unit generates the signal that changes the setting state of the device according to the rotation. It is a remote control device characterized by

According to this remote control device, in the power generation remote controller that sends a signal to the device using limited power, the power is not consumed for displaying the setting state of the device. The setting state of can be confirmed. In addition, according to this remote control device, since the setting state of the device can be changed by the rotation of the rotating unit, the power-saving operation of the power generation remote controller and the display of the setting state to the user can be realized with a compact configuration. it can.

A third invention is an operation button for remotely operating a device around the water, and a change unit for changing the setting state of the device, wherein the setting state can be displayed without consuming power A control unit for generating a signal for remotely operating the device based on an operation of the operation button, and generating a signal for changing the setting state of the device based on an operation of the change unit, and the operation button wherein the power generation unit to operate and the generator in response to the operation of the changing unit of, and a remote controller main body for accommodating said power generation unit and the control unit, before Symbol changing unit, to the remote controller main body A movable operation unit; and a transmission unit having a member that presses the power generation unit in accordance with movement of the operation unit, wherein the setting state is displayed by a position of the operation unit, and the control unit , According to the position of the operation unit A remote controller and generates the signal for changing the setting state of the apparatus.

According to this remote control device, in the power generation remote controller that sends a signal to the device using limited power, the power is not consumed for displaying the setting state of the device. The setting state of can be confirmed. Moreover, the power saving operation of the power generation remote controller and the display of the setting state to the user can be realized with a simple configuration.

In a fourth aspect based on the second aspect , the changing portion further includes a first member, and the transmission portion includes a second member that engages with the first member and presses the power generation portion. The rotating unit is a remote control device that rotates when the first member is operated .

According to the remote control device, since the operation of the first member, it can perform a rotation of the generator and the rotating part of the power generation unit can Rukoto improved operability.

In a fifth aspect based on the second aspect , the rotating portion includes a display portion that displays the setting state and an operation shaft, and the display portion rotates by a rotation operation of the operation shaft. Is a remote control device characterized by

According to this remote control device, since the setting state can be changed by the rotation operation of the operation shaft by the user, the feeling of use can be improved.

A sixth invention is the remote control device according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein the operation of the changing unit sets the setting state to any one of at least three setting states. It is.

According to this remote control device, in a device having three or more setting states, it is possible to easily check the device setting state .

A seventh invention is the remote control device according to any one of the first to sixth inventions, wherein the operation of the changing unit causes a click feeling.

  According to this remote control device, it is possible to reliably notify the user that the setting state has been changed with a click feeling.

  An eighth invention is the remote control device according to any one of the first to seventh inventions, wherein the device is a sanitary washing device.

  According to this remote control device, it is possible to display the setting state of the functions of the sanitary washing device to the user while suppressing power consumption.

  According to the aspect of the present invention, in the power generation type remote controller, it is possible to display the setting state of the device to the user while suppressing power consumption.

It is a typical perspective view showing the remote control device for sanitary washing apparatuses concerning an embodiment of the invention. 1 is a schematic front view illustrating a remote control device according to a first embodiment. It is a block diagram which illustrates the remote control device concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the internal structure of the remote control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a mimetic diagram which illustrates a part of remote control device concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a mimetic diagram which illustrates a part of remote control device concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates operation | movement of the remote control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the detection method of the other setting position which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a typical front view which illustrates the remote control device concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the internal structure of the remote control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the rotation part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates a part of change part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates a part of change part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates a part of change part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the other remote control device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the other change part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates a part of other change part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates a part of other change part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the detection method of the other setting state which concerns on 2nd 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.
The remote control device according to the embodiment of the present invention is used in, for example, water facilities (equipment) such as a toilet room, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a shower booth. Hereinafter, a remote control device for a sanitary washing device installed in a toilet will be described as an example. That is, a case where the device operated by the remote control device is a sanitary washing device will be described as an example. However, the remote control device according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the remote control device for the sanitary washing device.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a remote control device for a sanitary washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, a remote control device (hereinafter simply referred to as “remote control device”) 10 for a sanitary washing device according to the present embodiment is installed on a wall surface 200 of a toilet room, for example, and used together with the toilet device 100. .

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, a local drying function, a toilet seat heating function, a sound transmission function, and a nozzle washing 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 local drying function is a function of performing a drying operation of drying “wet” etc. wet by sanitary cleaning by blowing warm air on the “butt” 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 sound generation function is a function that simulates, for example, water washing sound. The nozzle cleaning function is a function of cleaning the nozzle 128 by flowing cleaning water (sanitized water) outside and inside the nozzle 128.

  Based on the radio signal transmitted from the remote control device 10, the sanitary washing device 120 performs, for example, any one of a sanitary washing function, a local drying function, a toilet seat heating function, a sound transmission function, and a nozzle washing function. 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 may change the setting state such as the momentum of washing water sprayed during sanitary washing, the washing position (the position of the nozzle 128), the volume of sound emitted, or the temperature of the seating surface. it can.

  The remote control device 10 includes an operation button 12 for remotely operating the sanitary washing device 120 and a changing unit 13 for changing the setting state of the sanitary washing device.

  The remote control device 10 detects the operation of the operation button 12 and transmits a wireless signal based on the operated operation button 12 to the sanitary washing device 120. The sanitary washing device 120 receives the radio signal transmitted from the remote control device 10 and executes an operation according to the radio signal. In addition, the remote control device 10 detects the operation of the changing unit 13 and transmits a wireless signal based on the detected operation of the changing unit 13 to the sanitary washing device 120. The sanitary washing device 120 receives this radio signal and changes the setting state according to the radio signal. As described above, the remote control device 10 instructs the sanitary washing device 120 to execute a predetermined operation and change the setting in accordance with a user operation.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view illustrating the remote control device according to the first embodiment.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the remote control device 10 includes a plurality of operation buttons 12, a change unit 13, and a remote control main body 14 (housing) that supports the operation buttons 12 and the change unit 13.

  The plurality of operation buttons 12 include, for example, operation buttons 12a to 12e. The operation button 12a is a button for instructing the start of the buttocks cleaning. The operation button 12b is a button for instructing the start of bidet cleaning. The operation button 12c is a button for instructing the start of sound generation. The operation button 12e is a button for instructing the start of nozzle cleaning. The operation button 12d is a 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 changing unit 13 includes an operation unit 131 and a display unit 132. The operation unit 131 is slidable with respect to the remote control main body 14. For example, the operation unit 131 can slide left and right along a groove 141 provided in the remote control main body 14.

  The display unit 132 is a scale provided along the movable range of the operation unit 131, for example. The display unit 132 is provided on the remote control main body 14 along the groove 141. In this example, the display unit 132 is a scale indicating numerical values of 1 to 5 in order from the left. Note that symbols other than numerals may be printed.

  The user can change the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 by changing the position of the operation unit 131 (sliding operation). The setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 is displayed to the user depending on the position of the operation unit 131.

  For example, by changing the position of the operation unit 131, it is possible to change the momentum of the cleaning water sprayed at the time of sanitary cleaning (setting state of the sanitary cleaning function). By moving the position of the operation unit 131 to any one of the numerical values on the scale, an instruction to set the momentum of the cleaning water sprayed during the sanitary cleaning is input to the sanitary cleaning device 120.

  For example, by moving the operation unit 131 to a position corresponding to a larger numerical value, the momentum of the cleaning water sprayed at the time of sanitary cleaning is set to a stronger state. Conversely, by moving the operation unit 131 to a position corresponding to a smaller numerical value of the scale, the momentum of the cleaning water sprayed at the time of sanitary cleaning is set to a weaker state.

  Thus, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 is displayed according to the position of the changing unit 130. For this reason, the change part 130 can display the setting state of the sanitary washing apparatus 120 to a user, without consuming electric power.

  Note that the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 changed by the changing unit 13 may not be the momentum of the cleaning water sprayed during sanitary washing. For example, the position of the cleaning position (nozzle 128) may be changed. In this case, by changing the position of the operation unit 131, an instruction to advance the nozzle 128 or an instruction to retract the nozzle 128 is input to the sanitary washing device 120. In addition, the setting of the sanitary washing device 120 changed by the changing unit 13 may be the volume of sound generated by the sound generation function or the temperature of the seating surface of the toilet seat heating function.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2, the momentum of the cleaning water sprayed at the time of sanitary cleaning has five setting states (setting 1 to setting 5) corresponding to the numerical value of the scale. That is, the position of the operation unit 131 is set to one of five levels, that is, one of the five set positions (first to fifth positions P1 to P5). The first to fifth positions P1 to P5 correspond to setting 1 to setting 5, respectively.

  However, the number of setting states of the sanitary washing device 120 changed by the changing unit 130 is not limited to 5 (five levels). In the embodiment, the number of setting states of the sanitary washing device 120 changed by the changing unit 130 is 3 or more, for example. The setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 can be set to any one of at least three setting states by operating the changing unit 130.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the remote control device according to the first embodiment.
As illustrated in FIG. 3, the changing unit 13 further includes a plurality of detecting units 21 and a transmitting unit 30. The transmission unit 30 includes a plurality of first members 31 and a second member 32.
In addition, the remote control device 10 further includes a plurality of detection units 20, a third member 33, a power generation unit 22, a power supply unit 24, and a control unit 26.

  The plurality of detection units 20 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of operation buttons 12. Each of the plurality of detection units 20 detects each pressing operation of the plurality of operation buttons 12. For each detection unit 20, for example, a Hall element is used. Each detection unit 20 may be, for example, a mechanical switch.

  The some detection part 21 is provided corresponding to each of the setting state (setting 1-setting 5) of the sanitary washing apparatus 120. FIG. That is, the plurality of detection units 21 are provided corresponding to the set positions (first positions P1 to P5) of the operation unit 131, respectively. Thereby, the slide operation of the operation unit 131 and the set position (the set position where the operation unit 131 has moved) can be detected by using the plurality of detection units 21. For each detection unit 21, for example, a Hall element is used. Each detection unit 21 may be, for example, a mechanical switch.

  The power generation unit 22 generates power in response to a pressing operation of any of the plurality of operation buttons 12 and an operation of the operation unit 131. For example, the power generation unit 22 is provided with a motor. The power generation unit 22 transmits the operation force accompanying the push-down operation of the operation button 12 or the slide operation of the operation unit 131 to the rotation shaft of the motor, and rotates the rotation shaft. Thereby, the power generation unit 22 generates AC power from the motor. The power generation method of the power generation unit 22 is not limited to a motor, and may be any method that can supply necessary power. Further, the power output from the power generation unit 22 may be a direct current or a pulsating flow.

  The first member 31, the second member 32, and the third member 33 constitute a transmission mechanism 38 that transmits the operating force to the power generation unit 22. The transmission unit 30 (the plurality of first members 31 and the second member 32) transmits an operation force accompanying a slide operation of the operation unit 131 to the power generation unit 22.

  The plurality of first members 31 are provided corresponding to each of the five positions (first to fifth positions P1 to P5) of the operation unit 131. Each first member 31 receives an operation force associated with the slide operation of the operation unit 131 and transmits the operation force to the second member 32. The second member 32 receives the operation force from each first member 31 and transmits the operation force to the power generation unit 22. Thereby, even if the operation part 131 is slid to any of the first to fifth positions P <b> 1 to P <b> 5, the second member 32 presses the power generation part 22 according to the slide operation, and power generation is performed.

  The second member 32 and the third member 33 transmit the operation force accompanying the pressing operation of each operation button 12 to the power generation unit 22. The third member 33 receives the operation force of each operation button 12 and transmits the operation force to the second member 32. The second member 32 receives the operation force from the third member 33 and transmits the operation force to the power generation unit 22. Accordingly, regardless of which of the operation buttons 12 is pressed, the second member 32 presses the power generation unit 22 according to the slide operation, and power generation is performed.

  The control unit 26 is housed in the remote control body 14 and is electrically connected to each of the plurality of detection units 20. The control unit 26 determines the operation button 12 that has been pressed down based on the detection results of the plurality of detection units 20. Then, the control unit 26 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.

  Furthermore, the control unit 26 is electrically connected to each of the plurality of detection units 21. The control unit 26 determines set positions (first to fifth positions P <b> 1 to P <b> 5) where the operation unit 131 has slid based on detection results of the plurality of detection units 21. And the control part 26 transmits the signal which changes a setting state to the sanitary washing apparatus 120 according to the determined setting position. Thereby, the setting of the sanitary washing device 120 is changed.

  The control unit 26 includes, for example, a microcomputer 40, a high frequency generation circuit 43, and a transmission unit 44. The microcomputer 40 generates a signal for remotely operating the sanitary washing device 120 based on the determination of the pressed operation button 12 and the determined operation button 12. Further, the microcomputer 40 generates a signal for determining the setting position where the operation unit 131 has slid, and changing the setting of the sanitary washing device 120 based on the determined setting position. The high frequency generation circuit 43 converts the signal generated by the microcomputer 40 into a high frequency signal. The frequency of the high frequency signal is, for example, 2.4 GHz. The transmission unit 44 includes an antenna, converts the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency generation circuit 43 into a radio signal, and transmits the radio signal to the sanitary washing device 120.

  Note that the microcomputer 40, the high-frequency generation circuit 43, and the transmission unit 44 may be housed in one chip or may be separated as different elements. Communication between the remote control device 10 and the sanitary washing device 120 is not limited to the above, and may be arbitrary. The configuration of the control unit 26 is not limited to the above, and may be any configuration capable of determining the operation button 12 and wirelessly communicating with the sanitary washing device 120.

  The power supply unit 24 includes a power storage element 50 that stores the power generated by the power generation unit 22. When the voltage of the power storage element 50 reaches a predetermined value or more, the power supply unit 24 supplies the power stored in the power storage element 50 to the control unit 26 and activates the control unit 26. For example, a capacitor or a storage battery is used for the storage element 50.

  Here, “when the voltage of the power storage element 50 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined value” is, for example, a time when power necessary for starting the control unit 26 and transmitting a radio signal is accumulated in the power storage element 50. When the control unit 26 transmits the radio signal a plurality of times, the power necessary for starting the control unit 26 and transmitting the radio signal a plurality of times is accumulated in the storage element 50. Thus, the predetermined value of the voltage of the storage element 50 is set according to the power consumption in the control unit 26. The predetermined value is, for example, 3.5V. In other words, “when the voltage of the storage element 50 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined value” is when the integrated amount of power generation by the power generation unit 22 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined value.

  Further, the capacity of the power storage element 50 is set to a minimum capacity capable of storing power necessary for starting the control unit 26 and transmitting a radio signal, for example. Thereby, the enlargement of the electrical storage element 50 can be suppressed, for example. In addition, it is possible to prevent the control unit 26 from malfunctioning due to excess power remaining in the power storage element 50.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating the internal structure of the remote control device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, the power generation unit 22 is housed in the remote control main body 14 and includes a main body module 22a and a movable portion 22b. The movable portion 22b moves to a protruding position protruding from the main body module 22a and a pushed position pushed into the main body module 22a. The movable portion 22b is held at the protruding position when not operated by a spring or the like (not shown). The movable part 22b is moved from the protruding position to the pushed position. The power generation unit 22 generates power by operating force accompanying the movement of the movable unit 22b.

  Each of the plurality of first members 31 is a member provided corresponding to each set position of the operation unit 131. The second member 32 is, for example, a rod-shaped member, and is disposed at a position facing the movable portion 22b of the power generation unit 22 in the longitudinal direction. The third member 33 is, for example, a rod-shaped member, and is provided so as to face the plurality of operation buttons 12 (operation buttons 12a to 12d).

  The second member 32 and the third member 33 are attached so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction, as indicated by arrows in the drawing. That is, the second member 32 and the third member 33 are so-called slide bars. The second member 32 and the third member 33 are connected to each other by a connecting member 34. As a result, the first member 31 and the second member 32 slide in conjunction with each other.

  When the operation unit 131 is slid, the operation force is transmitted to one of the plurality of first members 31 according to the position where the operation unit 131 is slid, and the second member 32 slides. The second member 32 slidably moved contacts the movable part 22b and moves the movable part 22b from the protruding position to the pushed-in position. Accordingly, the power generation unit 22 generates power in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 131.

  When any one of the operation buttons 12a to 12d is pressed, the operation force is transmitted to the third member 33, and the third member 33 slides. When the third member 33 slides, the second member 32 slides through the connecting member 34, contacts the movable portion 22b, and moves the movable portion 22b from the protruding position to the pushed-in position. Thereby, the power generation unit 22 generates power by pressing the operation buttons 12.

  The remote control device 10 further includes a click mechanism 28. By the click mechanism 28, the pressing operation of the operation button 12 and the sliding operation of the operation unit 131 cause the user to feel a click. The click feeling can surely notify the user that the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 has been changed.

  In this example, the click mechanism 28 is provided in the power generation unit 22. In the power generation part 22, for example, when the movable part 22b is pushed against an elastic force such as a spring, the interlocking member engaged with the movable part 22b moves. When the movable portion 22b moves to the push-in position, the click mechanism 28 temporarily releases the engaged state between the interlocking member and the movable portion 22b, and the interlocking member returns to the initial position by the elastic force. At this time, the operation force of the operation button 12 is weakened and transmitted to the user as a click feeling.

  Further, the interlocking member is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor via a gear or the like, and the rotation shaft rotates with the momentum when the interlocking member returns to the initial position, and power generation is performed. In the power generation unit 22, power generation is performed by moving the movable unit 22b to the push-in position. When the power generation unit 22 generates power, a click feeling is given to the operation button 12 that has been pressed down or the operation unit 131 that has been operated to slide. In this configuration, for example, the power generation amount can be controlled by the elastic force applied to the interlocking member without depending on the speed of the pressing operation of the user. Thereby, for example, variation in the amount of power generation for each operation can be suppressed. In the power generation unit 22, a stable power generation amount can be obtained.

  In this example, the click mechanism 28 also serves as a part of the power generation mechanism of the power generation unit 22. The click mechanism 28 is not necessarily provided in the power generation unit 22 and may be provided separately from the power generation unit 22.

FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D are schematic views illustrating a part of the remote control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D schematically show an example of the pressing operation of the operation button 12.
FIG. 5A shows a state where the operation button 12 is in a steady position. FIG. 5B shows the position of the operation button 12 at which the detection unit 20 detects a push operation. FIG. 5C shows a state where the operation button 12 is at the lowest point position. FIG. 5D shows the position of the operation button 12 at which the detection unit 20 releases the detection state of the push operation.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D, the detection unit 20 includes, for example, a Hall element 20 a and a magnet 20 b. The hall element 20a is held at a predetermined position in the remote control main body 14, for example. The magnet 20b is attached to the operation button 12. The detection unit 20 detects the push operation of the operation button 12 when the distance between the hall element 20a and the magnet 20b approaches according to the push operation of the operation button 12. Thus, the detection unit 20 detects, for example, a pressing operation of the operation button 12 without contact. The position of the Hall element 20a and the position of the magnet 20b may be opposite to the above. That is, the hall element 20a may be provided in the operation button 12, and the magnet 20b may be provided in the remote control body 14. The method for detecting the push operation is not limited to this, and any method may be used.

  The third member 33 is provided with an inclined slide cam 33a. The operation button 12 is provided with an inclined surface 12p corresponding to the slide cam 33a at a position facing the slide cam 33a. Thus, when the operation button 12 is pressed, the vertical force is converted into the horizontal force according to the inclination of the slide cam 33a, and the third member 33 slides. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the 2nd member 32 is also slid by the slide cam similarly to the 3rd member 33. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the operation button 12 is pressed to reduce the distance between the hall element 20a and the magnet 20b. Thereby, the pressing operation of the operation button 12 is detected by the detection unit 20.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the operation button 12 is further pressed to move to the lowest point position. Thereby, the movable part 22b of the power generation part 22 moves to the pushing position, and the power generation part 22 generates power.

  As described above, the plurality of detection units 20 detect pressing operations of the corresponding operation buttons 12 before the power generation by the power generation unit 22. That is, the plurality of detection units 20 detect a push operation before the control unit 26 is activated.

  In addition, the power generation unit 22 changes the voltage of the storage element 50 when the operation button 12 moves to the power generation position on the lowermost point position side than the detection position of the detection unit 20 (the position illustrated in FIG. 5B). Set to a predetermined value or more. Thereby, the power generation unit 22 enables transmission of a radio signal from the control unit 26 only by a push operation.

  In this example, the lowest point position is the power generation position. The power generation position is not limited to this, and may be any position between the detection position and the lowest point position. That is, the power generation position is a position between the detection position and the lowest point position, or the lowest point position. Further, in this example, when the movable part 22b moves to the pushing position, the power generation part 22 generates power. The position of the movable portion 22b where the power generation is performed is not limited to the pushing position, and may be an arbitrary position between the protruding position and the pushing position.

  When the pressing operation of the operation button 12 is released, the movable part 22b of the power generation part 22 returns to the protruding position by elastic force. When the movable portion 22b returns to the protruding position, the elastic force is transmitted to the operation button 12 through the transmission mechanism, and the operation button 12 returns to the steady position. The operation button 12 may be returned to the steady position only by an elastic force from an elastic body (spring, rubber, etc.) provided in the power generation unit 22, or another elastic body may be attached to the transmission mechanism or the operation button 12. Further, it may be provided and returned to the steady position.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5D, the plurality of detection units 20 cancel the detection state of the push operation until the operation button 12 returns from the power generation position to the steady position with the release of the push operation. At this time, the detection unit 20 cancels the detection in a state where the distance from the magnet 20b is greater than that at the time of detection due to the hysteresis property of the Hall element 20a. Thereby, in each of the plurality of detection units 20, the position of the operation button 12 from which the detection state is released is closer to the steady position than the detection position.

FIG. 6A to FIG. 6E are schematic views illustrating a part of the remote control device according to the first embodiment. 6A to 6E schematically illustrate an example of the slide operation of the operation unit 131. FIG.
As illustrated in FIGS. 6A to 6E, the detection unit 21 includes, for example, a Hall element 21a. The hall element 21a is held in the remote control main body 14, for example. The plurality of hall elements 21a are arranged substantially linearly corresponding to the set positions (first to fifth positions P1 to P5) of the operation unit 131, respectively.

  The operation unit 131 is provided with a magnet 21b. In accordance with the slide operation of the operation unit 131, the magnet 21b approaches one of the plurality of hall elements 21a. Thereby, the setting position where the operation unit 131 slides is detected. Note that a hall element may be provided in the operation unit 131, and a magnet may be provided at each set position of the operation unit 131. The detection method of the slide operation is not limited to this, and any method may be used.

  The operation unit 131 includes, for example, an inclined surface 131a and an inclined surface 131b. The inclined surface 131a and the inclined surface 131a are inclined in different directions.

  Each first member 31 is provided in the middle of the hall elements 21a adjacent to each other in the direction in which the operation portion 131 slides. The first member 31 includes a slide cam 31a corresponding to the inclined surface 131a and a slide cam 31b corresponding to the inclined surface 131b. The slide cam 31a and the slide cam 31b have, for example, surfaces that are inclined in different directions. Further, the first member 31 has an inclined surface 31c.

  The second member 32 has a plurality of slide cams 32 a corresponding to the inclined surface 31 c of the first member 31. Each slide cam 32a has, for example, an inclined surface shape.

  FIG. 6A shows a state where the operation unit 131 is at the first position P1. That is, the state of FIG. 6A is a state in which the setting of the sanitary washing device 120 is set to 1. At this time, the magnet 21b is located within the detection range of the Hall element 21a provided corresponding to the first position P1. The detection range of the Hall element 21a refers to a range where the magnetic detection value of the Hall element 21a exceeds a predetermined threshold when the magnet 21b is positioned within the detection range. The predetermined threshold is determined by the magnetoelectric conversion characteristics of the Hall element.

  FIG. 6B shows a state in which the slide operation of the operation unit 131 is started. In this example, a slide operation for moving the operation unit 131 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 is shown. That is, the setting of the sanitary washing device 120 is changed from setting 1 to setting 2.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the operation unit 131 is slid, the inclined surface 131a of the operation unit 131 contacts the slide cam 31a. As a result, the direction of the operating force that slides the operating portion 131 is changed according to the inclination of the slide cam 31a, and the first member 31 moves. When the first member 31 moves, the inclined surface 31 c of the first member 31 contacts the slide cam 32 a of the second member 32. Thereby, according to the inclination of the slide cam 32a, the operating force is transmitted to the second member 32, and the second member 32 slides.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, when the operation unit 131 is further slid, the second member 32 is further slid. Thereby, the 2nd member 32 pushes in the movable part 22b of the electric power generation part 22, and electric power generation is performed.

  FIG. 6D shows a state in which the operation unit 131 is further slid and the operation unit 131 approaches the second position P2. In this state, the distance between the hall element 21a corresponding to the second position P2 and the magnet 21b is shorter than the distance between the element 21a corresponding to the first position P1 and the magnet 21b. At this time, the inclined surface 131b of the operation unit 131 is in contact with the slide cam 31b. Here, as described above, the inclination direction of the inclined surface 131b is different from the inclination direction of the inclined surface 131a, and the inclination direction of the slide cam 31b is different from the inclination direction of the slide cam 31a. For this reason, the first member 31 and the second member 32 move, for example, in the direction opposite to the moving direction in FIG. Note that the elastic force at this time may be an elastic force from an elastic body provided in the power generation unit 22 or may be an elastic force of an elastic body separately provided in the transmission mechanism 38.

  In the state shown in FIG. 6D, the voltage of the storage element 50 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined value, and the control unit 26 (the microcomputer 40) is activated. For example, for a certain period thereafter, the control unit 26 is activated and waits for a signal from the detection unit.

  FIG. 6E shows a state in which the slide operation to the second position P2 of the operation unit 131 is completed. At this time, the movable part 22b of the power generation part 22 is returned to the protruding position by the elastic force. And the 1st member 31 and the 2nd member 32 have each returned to the original position (the same position as the state of Drawing 6 (a)). At this time, the magnet 21b is located within the detection range of the Hall element 21a corresponding to the second position P2. Thereby, based on the detection result from the hall element 21a corresponding to the second position P2, the control unit 26 sends a signal for setting the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 to setting 2.

FIG. 7A to FIG. 7C are schematic views illustrating the operation of the remote control device according to the first embodiment.
7B and 7C are schematic front views of a part of the remote control device 10, and FIG. 7A is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line A1-A2 of FIG. 7B. is there.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the operation unit 131 is located at each of the set positions (first to fifth positions P1 to P5), the magnet 21b detects the Hall element 21a. It is located within the range 21r. For example, when viewed from the front of the remote control device 10, the magnet 21b overlaps the hall element 21a.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, in the remote control device 10, when the magnet 21b is located outside the detection range 21r of the Hall element 21a, the power generation of the power generation unit 22 is started. If power generation of the power generation unit 22 is started when the magnet 21b is located within the detection range 21r, it is determined that the operation unit 131 is positioned at the initial position when performing the slide operation, and an unintended signal may be transmitted. is there. On the other hand, in the remote control device 10 according to the embodiment, the Hall element 21a and the transmission mechanism 38 are provided so that the power generation of the power generation unit 22 is not started when the magnet 21b is located within the detection range 21r. Thereby, the signal which changes the setting state of the sanitary washing apparatus 120 can be transmitted correctly.

  6 and 7, the sliding operation from the first position P1 to the second position P2 has been described. However, the operation when the operation unit 131 is slid to the right from another set position is the same as the operation described with reference to FIGS. When the operation unit 131 is slid to the left (for example, from the second position P2 to the first position P1), the operation of the transmission mechanism is the reverse of the operations shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (e). It becomes the operation. Thereby, in the same manner as the sliding operation to the right side, power generation by the power generation unit 22, detection of the set position of the operation unit 131, transmission of a control signal, and the like are performed.

The method for detecting the set position of the operation unit 131 is not limited to the above, and any method may be used. For example, the setting position of the operation unit 131 may be detected without using a hall element.
FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating another method for detecting a set position according to the first embodiment.
In this example, the detection unit 21 of the changing unit 13 is a circuit provided corresponding to each setting state. That is, wiring (wirings W1 to W5) is provided corresponding to each setting position (first to fifth positions P1 to P5) of the operation unit 131.

For example, the operation unit 131 includes a conductive unit made of a conductive material. A current flows between the wiring corresponding to the position of the operation unit 131 and the wiring W0 via the conductive unit.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 8, the operation unit 131 is located at the second position P <b> 2 corresponding to the setting 2. At this time, the wiring W2 corresponding to the setting 2 is brought into conduction with the wiring W0 via the operation unit 131. The set position of the operation unit 131 may be detected by such an electrical contact switch. In addition, the transmission mechanism of the operation force by the slide operation, the power generation in the power generation unit 22, and the like can be the same as described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the remote control device 10 according to the embodiment is a self-power generation type remote control device that generates power by pressing the operation button 12 or sliding the operation unit 131. Thereby, wiring with the toilet apparatus 100 becomes unnecessary and installation can be facilitated. Further, since it is not necessary to use a battery or the like, it is possible to reduce the maintenance effort of the administrator.

  On the other hand, in a conventional remote controller for a sanitary washing apparatus, an LED or a liquid crystal is mounted as a means for notifying the setting state of the sanitary washing apparatus. However, in the self-power generation type remote control device, the power generated by the operation of the operation button or the like is limited. Since the generated power is used for signal generation and transmission in the control unit, it may be difficult to cover the power for driving the LED, the liquid crystal, and the like.

  In contrast, in the remote control device 10 according to the embodiment, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 can be displayed by the changing unit 13 without consuming electric power. Moreover, power generation is performed by the operation of the changing unit 13, and a signal for changing the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 is transmitted by this power. Thereby, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 can be displayed while realizing the power saving operation.

  In the present embodiment, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 can be changed by sliding the operation unit 131 itself that displays the setting state. For this reason, the user can confirm and change the setting state intuitively. In addition, since the operation unit 131 is used for both display and change of the setting state, it is not necessary to separately provide a member for changing the setting state and a member for displaying the setting state. Thereby, the increase in the number of members can be suppressed, for example. Therefore, the power saving operation and the display of the setting state can be realized with a simple configuration.

  Moreover, since the function of the sanitary washing apparatus often has three or more setting states, it is desirable to reliably notify the user of the setting state. According to the remote control device according to the embodiment, the user can easily check three or more setting states without consuming electric power.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 9 is a schematic front view illustrating a remote control device according to the second embodiment.
The remote control device 10a according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in a changing unit for changing the setting state of the sanitary washing device. Also in the remote control device 10a according to the present embodiment, a plurality of operation buttons 12, a plurality of detection units 20, a power generation unit 22, a power supply unit 24, a control unit 26, and the like are provided. These are the same as those of the remote control device according to the first embodiment. For example, detection of the pressing operation of the operation button 12, power generation by the power generation unit 22, signal processing in the control unit 26, and the like are the same as those in the first embodiment.
The remote control device 10a according to the present embodiment includes a changing unit 13a for changing the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120. The changing unit 13 a includes a first member 51. The first member 51 is, for example, a push button similar to the operation button 12. The first member 51 is provided with an opening 134 (display window).

FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are schematic views illustrating the internal structure of the remote control device according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 10A illustrates the internal structure of the remote control device 10a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the changing unit 13a further includes a second member 32 (transmitting unit), a rotating unit 133, and a rotation control unit 135.
FIG. 10B is a schematic side view of the first member 51. The first member 51 includes a convex portion 71 that engages with the rotating portion 133 and a convex portion 72 that engages with the second member 32.

  The rotation unit 133 and the rotation control unit 135 are arranged inside the remote control device 10a (on the back side of the first member 51). A plurality of numerical values (1 to 5) are written in the rotating unit 133 according to the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120. Any one of these values is displayed to the user via the opening 134. Thereby, the user can confirm the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120.

  In addition, the rotation unit 133 can be rotated by pushing the first member 51. Thereby, the display of the setting state is changed. In addition, the power generation unit 22 generates power by the operation force accompanying the pressing operation of the first member 51. Then, the displayed setting state is detected by the detection unit 21 (Hall element). The control unit 26 sends a signal for changing the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 according to the rotation of the rotating unit 133.

  Note that, as in the example of FIG. 10A, a rotating cam 36 may be provided between each operation button and the second member 32 and between each operation button and the third member 33. The rotating cam 36 transmits the operation force generated by pressing the operation button to the second member 32 or the third member 33. Thereby, the direction of the operation force when the operation button is pressed can be efficiently converted. However, the transmission mechanism according to the embodiment is not limited to this, and may have an arbitrary configuration. The rotation cam 36 is not necessarily provided.

FIG. 11A to FIG. 11E are schematic views illustrating the rotating unit according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11A is a schematic front view illustrating the rotating unit 133, and FIG. 11B is a schematic perspective view illustrating the rotating unit 133. The rotating unit 133 includes a display unit 81, an inclined unit 82, a base material 83, and a gear unit 84.
FIG. 11C is a schematic front view illustrating the display unit 81. FIG. 11D is a schematic front view illustrating the substrate 83. FIG. 11E is a schematic front view illustrating the gear portion 84.

  The display unit 81 has, for example, a disk shape. Numerical values are written on the substantially circular surface of the display unit 81 along the circumference. Each numerical value (1 to 5) corresponds to each setting state (setting 1 to setting 5) of the sanitary washing device 120.

  The base material 83 has, for example, a disk shape. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the display unit 81 is disposed on the substantially circular surface 83 p of the base material 83.

  Further, the plurality of inclined portions 82 are provided on the surface 83p of the base material 83 along the circumference. The inclined portion 82 has a surface inclined with respect to the surface 83p.

  The gear portion 84 is disposed on the side opposite to the display portion 81 when viewed from the base material 83. The gear portion 84 has teeth 84 t corresponding to the positions of the numerical values (1 to 5) indicated on the display portion 81. In this example, the gear portion 84 has five teeth 84t corresponding to the setting states (setting 1 to setting 5).

  The display part 81, the inclination part 82, the base material 83, and the gear part 84 rotate integrally around the rotating shaft 133a. The rotating shaft 133a is an axis extending substantially perpendicular to the surface 83p of the base material 83, for example.

  The numerical value displayed to the user from the opening 134 changes according to the angle at which the rotating unit 133 is rotated. That is, the display of the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 is changed according to the rotation of the rotating unit 133.

  The detection unit 21 that detects the set state of the sanitary washing device 120 includes a plurality of Hall elements 21d as illustrated in FIG. A magnet 21 c is provided on the base 83. The magnet 21 c rotates with the rotation of the base material 83.

  The hall element 21d is held at a predetermined position in the remote control body 14. For example, the hall element 21d is arranged along the circumference of the base material 83 in a plan view. The arrangement of the Hall elements 21 d corresponds to the numerical values written on the display unit 81. That is, the plurality of hall elements 21d correspond to the respective setting states (setting 1 to setting 5) of the sanitary washing device 120. In this example, five Hall elements 21d are provided corresponding to the settings 1 to 5.

  When the rotating unit 133 rotates, the magnet 21c approaches one of the plurality of Hall elements 21d. Thereby, the setting currently displayed according to rotation of the rotation part 133 is detectable.

  As shown in FIG. 11E, the rotation control unit 135 is held in the remote control body 14 and engages with the gear unit 84. The rotation control unit 135 has a movable unit 35. When the gear portion 84 rotates, the movable portion 35 is lifted from the steady position by the teeth 84t. At this time, for example, a force for returning to the steady position acts on the movable portion 35 in the direction of the arrow in the drawing by an elastic force such as a spring. Thereby, the movable part 35 functions as a stopper that assists the rotation of the rotating part 133 and controls the rotation.

Next, the operation of the changing unit 13a according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, as an example, an operation when the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 is changed from setting 1 to setting 2 will be described.
12 (a) to 12 (f), FIG. 13 (a) to FIG. 13 (f), and FIG. 14 (a) to FIG. 14 (c) are examples of the changing unit according to the second embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates a part.
FIG. 12A to FIG. 12C show a state where the pressing operation of the first member 51 is not performed. This state is a state in which the setting of the sanitary washing device 120 is set to 1. At this time, the magnet 21c is positioned within the detection range of the Hall element 21d provided corresponding to the setting 1. For example, when the user presses the operation button 12 in this state, a signal corresponding to setting 1 is sent from the control unit 26 to the sanitary washing device 120.

FIGS. 12D to 12F show a state in which the pressing operation of the first member 51 is started.
As shown in FIG. 12F, when the first member 51 is pushed, the convex portion 71 comes into contact with the inclined portion 82 of the rotating portion 133. Thereby, according to the inclined surface of the inclined part 82, the direction of the operation force which pushes the 1st member 51 is changed, and the rotation part 133 rotates. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 12D, the gear portion 84 rotates and the movable portion 35 is lifted by the teeth 84t. Further, as shown in FIG. 12E, the display unit 81 rotates.

  When the first member 51 is pushed, the convex portion 72 comes into contact with the slide cam 32 a of the second member 32. Thereby, according to the inclined surface of the slide cam 32a, the operating force is transmitted to the second member 32, and the second member 32 slides. As the second member 32 moves, the operating force is transmitted to the movable part 22b of the power generation part 22.

FIG. 13A to FIG. 13C show a state where the first member 51 is further pushed in and the first member 51 is at the lowest point position.
As the first member 51 is pushed, the second member 32 further slides. Thereby, the 2nd member 32 pushes in further the movable part 22b of the electric power generation part 22, and electric power generation is performed. The control unit 26 (the microcomputer 40) is activated by the power supplied from the power generation unit 22 and waits for a signal from the detection unit. At this time, since the magnet 21c is located outside the detection range of the Hall element 21d corresponding to the setting 2, a signal for changing the setting state is not transmitted from the control unit 26.

  Further, as the first member 51 is pushed, the gear portion 84 further rotates. Then, when the first member 51 reaches the lowest point position, the teeth 84t that push up the movable portion 35 get over the movable portion 35 as shown in FIG. As described above, since the force for returning to the steady position is applied to the pushed-up movable portion 35, the gear portion 84 is further rotated by this force.

  FIGS. 13D to 13F show a state in which the rotating unit 133 is further rotated, and are states after FIGS. 13A to 13C. In this state, the power generation in the power generation unit 22 is completed, and the pushing operation of the first member 51 is released. At this time, the movable part 22b of the power generation part 22 moves so as to return to the protruding position by the elastic force. Thereby, the 1st member 51 also moves so that it may return to a steady position in conjunction with movable part 22b. Even at this time, the magnet 21c is located outside the detection range of the Hall element 21d corresponding to the setting 2. Similar to the state of FIG. 13A, the gear portion 84 further rotates by the force that the movable portion 35 tries to return to the steady position.

14A to 14C show a state where the rotation of the rotating unit 133 is completed by the pressing operation of the first member 51. FIG.
When the gear portion 84 further rotates from the state shown in FIG. 13D, the teeth 84t come into contact with the movable portion 35 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the rotation of the rotating unit 133 stops. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14B, the setting 2 is displayed to the user by the display unit 81 rotated with the rotation of the gear unit 84. Moreover, the movable part 22b has returned to the protruding position, and the first member 51 has returned to the steady position. The magnet 21c is located within the detection range of the hall element 21d corresponding to the setting 2. Based on the detection result from the hall element 21d corresponding to the setting 2, the control unit 26 can send a signal for setting the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 to the setting 2.

  As described above, the display of the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 is changed by rotating the rotating unit 133 by the pressing operation of the first member 51 (push button). At this time, the second member 32 presses the power generation unit 22 in conjunction with the rotation of the rotation unit 133 by the operation force of the push operation. And the setting state corresponding to a display is detected, and the control signal based on a detection result is transmitted to the sanitary washing apparatus 120 with the generated electric power.

  Also in the second embodiment, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 can be displayed without consuming electric power, as in the first embodiment. At this time, power generation is performed by the operation of the changing unit 13a. Thereby, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 can be displayed while realizing the power saving operation.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, by using the rotation of the rotating unit, the width of the changing unit 13a can be made narrower than when the setting state is changed by sliding the switch to the left and right. Therefore, the display of the setting state and the power saving operation can be realized with a compact configuration. In addition, the changing unit 13a can perform rotation of the rotating unit 133 and power generation of the power generation unit 22 by a simple operation of pressing the first member 51 (operation button), and thus the operability is high. Furthermore, since the rotating part 133 which is a movable part is accommodated in the remote control main body and is not exposed on the surface of the remote control device, it is possible to improve the designability and cleanability.

The configuration of the changing unit 13a described for the remote control device 10a is not limited to the above, and may be arbitrary. For example, the shape and arrangement of each member of the rotating unit 133 can be changed as appropriate.
The remote control device 10a described above has a relatively simple structure in which the rotation direction of the rotation unit 133 is fixed in one direction (+ direction). However, the remote control device according to the present embodiment may have a structure in which the rotating unit can rotate in two directions (+ direction and − direction). Hereinafter, an example in which the rotating unit can rotate in two directions will be described.

FIG. 15A to FIG. 15C are schematic views illustrating other remote control devices according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 15A is a front view illustrating the internal structure of the remote control device 10b. The remote control device 10b differs from the above-described remote control device 10a in the configuration of a changing unit for changing the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120. Other than this, the configuration of the remote control device 10b is the same as the configuration of the remote control device 10a.
As shown in FIG. 15A, the remote control device 10b includes a changing unit 13b. The change unit 13b includes an operation button 91, an operation button 92, a second member 32 (transmission unit), a rotation unit 137, a rotation control unit 139, a transmission member 41, and a transmission member 42.

  The transmission member 41, the transmission member 42, the rotation unit 137, and the rotation control unit 139 are arranged inside the remote control device 10b. The transmission member 41 is provided between the rotation unit 137 and the operation button 91, and the transmission member 42 is provided between the rotation unit 137 and the operation button 92.

  The rotating unit 137 has a numerical value indicating the setting state according to the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120. In this example, an opening 136 (display window) is provided in the remote control body. A numerical value indicating the set state is displayed through the opening 136.

The operation buttons 91 and 92 are push buttons similar to the operation buttons 12. FIG. 15B and FIG. 15C are schematic views illustrating the operation button 91 and the operation button 92, respectively. FIG. 15B shows a front view and a sectional view of the operation button 91, and FIG. 15C shows a front view and a sectional view of the operation button 92.
The operation button 91 has a convex portion 73 and a convex portion 74. The convex portion 73 engages with the rotating portion 137 via the transmission member 41. The convex portion 74 engages with the second member 32.
The operation button 92 has a convex portion 75 and a convex portion 76. The convex portion 75 engages with the rotating portion 137 via the transmission member 42. The convex portion 76 engages with the second member 32.

  By rotating the operation button 91 or the operation button 92, the rotation unit 137 rotates. For example, when the operation button 91 is pressed, the rotating unit 137 rotates in the negative direction (clockwise). When the operation button 92 is pressed, the rotating unit 137 rotates in the + direction (counterclockwise). Thereby, the setting state is changed.

  The power generation unit 22 generates power by an operation force generated by pressing the operation button 91 or an operation force generated by pressing the operation button 92. At this time, the displayed setting state is detected using the detection unit 21 (for example, a Hall element). The control unit 26 sends a signal for changing the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 based on the detection result of the detection unit 21.

FIG. 16A to FIG. 16C are schematic views illustrating other changing units according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 16A is a schematic perspective view illustrating the rotating unit 137. The rotating part 137 includes a disk 88, a disk 89, and a gear part 86 (impeller).
Numerical values are written on one side of the disc 88 along the circumference. Each numerical value corresponds to each set state of the sanitary washing device 120. The disc 89 has substantially the same shape as the disc 88.

  The gear portion 86 is sandwiched between the disc 89 and the disc 88. FIG. 16B is a schematic front view illustrating the rotating unit 137. The gear portion 86 has a plurality of teeth 86 t (wings) corresponding to the numerical positions displayed on the disc 88. The disc 88, the disc 89, and the gear portion 86 can rotate together around the rotation shaft 137a of the gear. The rotation shaft 137a is an axis substantially perpendicular to the main surface of the disk.

  One end of the transmission member 41 is engaged with the gear portion 86, and the other end of the transmission member 41 is engaged with the operation button 91. One end of the transmission member 42 is engaged with the gear portion 86, and the other end of the transmission member 42 is engaged with the operation button 92. The transmission member 41 and the transmission member 42 are provided so as to be slidable in the direction of the arrow in the drawing, and function as a “push bar” for rotating the rotating portion 137.

  The rotation control unit 139 is held by the remote control body and has a movable unit 39 that engages with the gear unit 86. The movable portion 39 is held by the remote control body via an elastic body such as a spring. Due to the elastic force of a spring or the like, a force directed to the rotating shaft 137a acts on the movable portion 39.

  A hall element 21 f is used for the detection unit 21 that detects the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120. The disc 89 is provided with a magnet 21e. The magnet 21e rotates with the rotation of the rotating unit 137.

  FIG. 16C is a schematic front view illustrating the arrangement of the Hall elements 21f. Each Hall element 21f is provided, for example, on a substrate in the remote control body, and is arranged along the circumference of the disk 89 in plan view. The arrangement of each Hall element 21d corresponds to the position of a numerical value indicating the set state written on the disc 88.

  When the rotating unit 137 rotates, the magnet 21e approaches one of the plurality of Hall elements 21f. Thereby, the setting currently displayed according to rotation of the rotation part 137 is detectable.

Next, the operation of the changing unit 13b according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, as an example, an operation when the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 is changed from setting 1 to setting 2 will be described.
FIG. 17A to FIG. 17F and FIG. 18A to FIG. 18F are schematic views illustrating a part of another changing unit according to the second embodiment.

  FIGS. 17A and 17B show a state in which the operation button 91 and the operation button 92 are not pressed. This state is a state in which the setting of the sanitary washing device 120 is set to 1. At this time, the magnet 21e is positioned within the detection range of the Hall element 21f provided corresponding to the setting 1.

FIG. 17C and FIG. 17D show the states after FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B, respectively. This state is a state in which the pressing operation of the operation button 92 is started.
As shown in FIG. 17D, when the operation button 92 is pressed, the convex portion 75 comes into contact with the inclined surface formed at the end portion of the transmission member 42. As a result, the direction of the operating force that pushes the operation button 92 is changed according to the inclined surface of the transmission member 42, the transmission member 42 slides, and the rotating portion 137 rotates. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 17C, the movable portion 39 is lifted by the teeth 86t, and the spring of the rotation control portion 139 is contracted. Further, the disc 88 and the disc 89 rotate together with the gear portion 86.

  When the operation button 92 is pressed, the convex portion 76 contacts the slide cam 32 a of the second member 32. Thereby, the operating force is transmitted to the second member 32 according to the inclined surface of the slide cam 32a, and the second member 32 slides.

FIG. 17E and FIG. 17F show a state where the operation button 92 is further pushed and the operation button 92 is at the lowest point position. The states shown in FIG. 17E and FIG. 17F are the states after FIG. 17C and FIG. 17D, respectively.
As the operation button 92 is pressed, the second member 32 further slides. Thereby, the 2nd member 32 pushes in further the movable part 22b of the electric power generation part 22, and electric power generation is performed. The control unit 26 (the microcomputer 40) is activated by the power supplied from the power generation unit 22 and waits for a signal from the detection unit. At this time, since the magnet 21e is located outside the detection range of the Hall element 21f corresponding to the setting 2, a signal for changing the setting state is not transmitted from the control unit 26.

  Further, as the operation button 92 is pushed, the gear portion 86 further rotates. When the operation button 92 reaches the lowest point position, the tooth 86t passes through the dotted line L1, as shown in the region R1 in FIG.

  18 (a) and 18 (b) show the states after FIG. 17 (e) and FIG. 17 (f), respectively. In this state, power generation in the power generation unit 22 is completed, and the pressing operation of the operation button 92 is released. At this time, the movable portion 22b, the second member 32, and the transmission member 42 of the power generation unit 22 are moved in a direction to return to their original positions by the elastic force. At this time, the magnet 21e is located outside the detection range of the Hall element 21f corresponding to the setting 2.

  FIG. 18C and FIG. 18D show the states after FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B, respectively. In this state, the elastic force such as the contracted spring of the rotation control unit 139 is transmitted to the tooth 86 t via the movable unit 39. The gear portion 86 is further rotated by this force. Even at this time, the magnet 21e is out of the detection range of the Hall element 21f corresponding to the setting 2.

  FIG. 18E and FIG. 18F show the states after FIG. 18C and FIG. 18D, respectively. This state is a state where the rotation of the rotating unit 137 is completed. When the gear portion 86 further rotates, as shown in FIG. 18E, the movable portion 39 is accommodated between the teeth 86t, and the rotation stops. At this time, the setting 2 is displayed to the user by the disc 88 rotated together with the gear portion 86. The magnet 21e is located within the detection range of the Hall element 21f corresponding to the setting 2. Based on the detection result from the Hall element 21f corresponding to setting 2, the control unit 26 sends a signal for setting the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 to setting 2.

  As described above, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 can be changed by rotating the rotating unit 137 counterclockwise by pressing the operation button 92. When the operation button 91 is pressed, the transmission force is transmitted to the rotation unit 137 by the transmission member 41, and the rotation unit 137 rotates clockwise. The operation of the rotating unit 137 in this case is substantially the same as that in the case where the operation button 92 is pressed except that the rotation direction is the opposite direction to that described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. Detailed description is omitted.

In addition, the detection method of the setting state displayed by the angle which the rotation part rotated is not restricted above, An arbitrary method may be sufficient. For example, the setting state may be detected using a contact switch, dial switch, rotary switch, or the like as the rotating unit.
FIG. 19A to FIG. 19D are schematic views illustrating other detection methods for setting states according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 19A is a schematic plan view illustrating the rotating unit 210, and FIG. 19B is a schematic perspective view illustrating the rotating unit 210. The rotating unit 210 includes a display unit 211, a contact unit 222, and an operation shaft 223. In the display unit 211, numerical values corresponding to each setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 are written around the operation shaft 223. Thereby, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 is displayed on the display unit 211. A conductive member is used for the contact portion 222. The user can rotate both the display unit 211 and the contact unit 222 by rotating the operation shaft 223. In addition, the user may directly touch the display unit 211 to rotate it. In other words, the display unit 211 is directly operated and rotated without operating the operation shaft 223.

  FIG. 19C and FIG. 19D are schematic circuit diagrams illustrating a detection method using the rotating unit 210 described above. As the detection unit 21, circuits (wirings W <b> 11 to W <b> 15) are provided corresponding to each setting state of the sanitary washing device 120.

  In the state illustrated in FIG. 19C, the wiring W <b> 10 and the wiring W <b> 11 are electrically connected via the contact portion 222. Thereby, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 corresponding to the wiring W11 is detected. Here, the operation shaft 223 or the display unit 211 is rotated. The contact portion 222 is rotated by the rotation operation of the operation shaft 223 and the display portion 211. Thereby, as illustrated in FIG. 19D, the wiring W <b> 10 and the wiring W <b> 12 are electrically connected via the contact portion 222. Thereby, the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 corresponding to the wiring W12 is detected.

  Except for the above, the setting state changing method using the rotating unit 210 is substantially the same as that of the changing unit 13a. For example, similarly to the changing unit 13 a, a transmission unit that transmits the operation force of the rotation operation of the operation shaft to the second member 32 using a member such as a cam can be provided. Thereby, the control part 26 can discriminate | determine a setting state and can send the signal which changes a setting state to the sanitary washing apparatus 120 with the electric power which the electric power generation part 22 generates like the above-mentioned change part 13a. Since the user can change the setting state of the sanitary washing device by rotating the operation shaft 223, it is possible to improve the usability of the remote control device. Further, the configuration of the rotating part can be simplified.

  Note that the shape of the operation shaft 223 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, an operation knob or the like may be provided as appropriate. Further, a structure in which the user directly rotates the display unit 211 without providing the operation shaft 223 in the rotating unit 210 may be used. In the rotating unit described above, the rotation axis is substantially perpendicular to the front surface of the remote control device, but the rotation axis may be substantially parallel to the front surface of the remote control device. For example, a so-called thumb wheel that rotates a drum-type display unit with a finger or the like may be used as the rotation unit. In this case, the location where the numerical value indicating the setting state of the sanitary washing device is written, the transmission mechanism of the operating force, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  In the remote control device described above, the number printed on a part of the changing unit is used to display the setting state of the sanitary washing device 120 without consuming electric power. Here, “display without consuming power” means that power is not consumed during display, and power may be consumed when the display is changed. For example, as a display method that does not consume power, electronic paper that does not consume power during display but consumes power when rewriting the display may be used. In electronic paper, characters and the like can be displayed by applying an electric field to charged particles and moving them. Since the moved particles are difficult to move when the application of the electric field is stopped, the set state can be displayed without consuming electric power during the display. In the embodiment, the method of displaying the setting state of the sanitary washing device is not limited to the above, and may be any method that does not consume power during the display.

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, size, material, arrangement, etc. of each element provided in the operation button, change unit, control unit, power generation unit, transmission unit, etc. These 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, 10a, 10b remote control device, 12, 12a-12e operation buttons, 12p inclined surface, 13, 13a, 13b change unit, 14 remote control body, 20 detection unit, 20a hall element, 20b magnet, 21 detection unit, 21a hall element , 21b magnet, 21c magnet, 21d Hall element, 21e magnet, 21f Hall element, 21r detection range, 22 power generation section, 22a body module, 22b movable section, 24 power supply section, 26 control section, 28 click mechanism, 30, 31 transmission , 31 first member, 31a, 31b slide cam, 31c inclined surface, 32 second member, 32a slide cam, 33 third member, 33a slide cam, 34 connecting member, 35 movable part, 36 rotating cam, 38 transmission mechanism 39 moving parts, 40 microcomputers 41, 42 Transmission member, 43 High frequency generation circuit, 44 Transmission unit, 50 Storage element, 51 First member, 71-75 Convex part, 81 Display part, 82 Inclination part, 83 Base material, 83p surface, 84 Gear part, 84t teeth, 86 gears, 86t teeth, 88, 89 discs, 89 discs, 91, 92 operation buttons, 92 operation buttons, 100 toilet devices, 110 toilets, 120 sanitary washing devices, 124 toilet seats, 128 nozzles, 130 changes , 131 operation unit, 131a, 131b inclined surface, 132 display unit, 133 rotation unit, 133a rotation axis, 134 opening unit, 135 rotation control unit, 136 opening unit, 137 rotation unit, 137a rotation axis, 139 rotation control unit, 141 groove, 200 wall surface, 210 rotating part, 211 display part, 222 contact part, 2 3 operating shaft, L1 dotted, P1 to P5 first to fifth position, R1 region, W0, W10~W15, W1~W5 wiring

Claims (8)

Operation buttons for remote control of equipment around water,
A changing unit for changing a setting state of the device, the changing unit capable of displaying the setting state without consuming power;
A control unit for generating a signal for remotely operating the device based on an operation of the operation button, and for generating a signal for changing the setting state of the device based on an operation of the changing unit;
A power generation unit that generates power in response to the operation of the operation button and the operation of the change unit;
A remote control body for housing the control unit and the power generation unit;
With
The changing unit is
An operation unit slidable with respect to the remote control body;
A transmission unit having a member that presses the power generation unit according to the sliding of the operation unit;
Have
The setting state is displayed by the position of the operation unit,
The control unit generates the signal for changing the setting state of the device according to the position of the operation unit . Operation buttons for remote control of equipment around water,
A changing unit for changing the setting state of the device, the changing unit capable of displaying the setting state without consuming power;
A control unit that generates a signal for remotely operating the device based on an operation of the operation button, and that generates a signal for changing the setting state of the device based on an operation of the change unit;
A power generation unit that generates power in response to the operation of the operation button and the operation of the change unit;
Equipped with a,
The changing unit is
A rotatable rotating part;
A transmission unit having a member that presses the power generation unit in conjunction with the rotation of the rotation unit;
Have
The display of the setting state is changed according to the rotation,
The control unit generates the signal that changes the setting state of the device according to the rotation . Operation buttons for remote control of equipment around water,
A changing unit for changing the setting state of the device, the changing unit capable of displaying the setting state without consuming power;
A control unit that generates a signal for remotely operating the device based on an operation of the operation button, and that generates a signal for changing the setting state of the device based on an operation of the change unit;
A power generation unit that generates power in response to the operation of the operation button and the operation of the change unit;
A remote control body for housing the control unit and the power generation unit;
With
The changing unit is
An operation unit movable with respect to the remote control body;
A transmission unit having a member that presses the power generation unit according to the movement of the operation unit;
Have
The setting state is displayed by the position of the operation unit,
The control unit generates the signal that changes the setting state of the device according to the position of the operation unit . The changing unit further includes a first member,
The transmission unit includes a second member that engages with the first member and presses the power generation unit,
The remote controller according to claim 2 , wherein the rotating unit rotates when the first member is operated. The rotating unit includes a display unit that displays the setting state, and an operation axis.
The remote control device according to claim 2 , wherein the display unit is rotated by a rotation operation of the operation shaft. Wherein the operation of the change unit, the remote control device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that one or of at least 3 or more settings to the setting state. Remote control device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in the said operation of the changing unit, causing a click feeling.   The remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the device is a sanitary washing device.

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