JP7466736B1 - Wireless switch device and control system - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a wireless switch device and control system that can reduce installation space and costs by sharing a power generation unit for two-circuit switches that are operated by individual operations of different operating parts of the switch operation unit. [Solution] In the wireless switch device, a switch operation plate 24 is provided in an opening of a frame body 22 that covers a switch housing 20. Switches 44, 46 and an induction power generation type power generation unit 26 are arranged on the back road surface side of both ends of the switch operation plate 24, and when one end of the switch operation plate 24 is pressed, the power generation unit 26 generates electricity, the switch 44 turns on, and a unique signal is transmitted wirelessly, and when the other end of the switch operation plate 24 is pressed, the power generation unit 26 generates electricity, the switch 46 turns on, and a unique signal is transmitted wirelessly. With one switch operation plate 24, it is possible to realize the common operation of a single power generation unit 26 and the individual operation of two-circuit switches 44, 46. The signal from the wireless switch device is used for controlling lighting devices, etc. [Selected Figure] Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to a wireless switch device and control system that wirelessly transmits signals by self-generating power through electromagnetic induction when a switch is operated.

Conventionally, wireless switch devices used in control systems have been battery-powered, but they require regular charging and replacement, making maintenance a lot of work. In recent years, battery-less wireless switch devices that transmit signals by self-generating power through electromagnetic induction when the switch is operated have been put to practical use and are becoming increasingly popular.

However, in conventional wireless switch devices, a signal is wirelessly transmitted only once using the power generated by one switch operation, and depending on the communication environment, radio waves may not be received properly in one communication, making the reliability insufficient. To solve this problem, signals could be transmitted multiple times with one switch operation, but the time during which a wireless switch can operate with the power obtained by self-generating electricity using a single electromagnetic induction method is short, such as 1 to 2 ms, and it is difficult to transmit signals multiple times during this time.

To solve this problem, a wireless switch device has been proposed and put to practical use, which generates electricity and transmits a unique signal when the switch operation part is pressed, and generates electricity and transmits a unique signal when the switch operation part is released (Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2020-092073 A JP 2022-032757 A

However, in a conventional wireless switch device that generates electricity and transmits a signal when the switch operation part is pressed and released, for example, to control a lighting system using a signal from the wireless switch device, a wireless switch device that turns the lighting device on and off and a wireless switch device that performs dimming operations to adjust the brightness of the lighting device are required, and each wireless switch device has a power generation part that uses electromagnetic induction, which creates a problem of increased installation space and costs for the wireless switch device as a whole.

In addition, in the case of lighting system switch devices, there are cases where multiple switch devices are arranged side by side in one location. In this case, multiple wireless switch devices also have individual power generation units that use the electromagnetic induction method, which creates a problem of increased installation space and costs for the entire wireless switch device.

The present invention aims to provide a wireless switch device and control system that allows for a reduction in installation space and costs by sharing a power generating unit for two-circuit switches that are operated by separate operations of different operating parts of the switch operating unit.

(Wireless Switching Device)
The present invention provides a wireless switching device,
a power generating unit that generates power by relative movement with a magnetic field generating member and/or an electromagnetic induction coil;
a power supply unit that rectifies power generated by the power generation unit and supplies power;
a switch operation plate that, when one end is pressed in, swings about the other end as a fulcrum, and, when the other end is pressed in, swings about the one end as a fulcrum;
a power generation mechanism that generates power by a power generation unit when one end of the switch operation plate is pressed in and released, and generates power by the power generation unit when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed in and released;
a first switch that is turned on when one end of a switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the other end is released;
a second switch that is turned on when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the other end is released;
a signal processing unit that operates when power is supplied from a power supply unit, and causes the transmitting unit to wirelessly transmit unique signals corresponding to the on and off of a first switch caused by pressing and releasing one end of the switch operation plate, and causes the transmitting unit to wirelessly transmit unique signals corresponding to the on and off of a second switch caused by pressing and releasing the other end of the switch operation plate;
The present invention is characterized by comprising:

(Swinging structure of switch operation plate)
The wireless switching device further comprises:
A box-shaped switch housing that is open on the operation side,
a frame body that is disposed to cover the periphery of the opening of the switch housing and that holds both ends of the switch operation plate in the opening of the switch housing while preventing them from coming off;
a fulcrum portion extending from the rear surface side of both ends of the switch operation plate and abutting on a fulcrum receiving portion on the inside of the frame body;
A biasing member that presses the switch operation plate toward the inside of the frame body;
Equipped with
When one end of the switch operation plate is pushed in, the fulcrum part of the other end abuts against the fulcrum receiver inside the frame body, causing the one end to swing, generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning on the first switch. When one end of the switch operation plate is pushed away, it returns to its initial position, causing electricity to be generated in the power generating unit and turning off the first switch. When the other end of the switch operation plate is pushed in, the fulcrum part of the one end abuts against the fulcrum receiver inside the frame body, causing the other end to swing, generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning on the second switch. When the other end of the switch operation plate is pushed away, it returns to its initial position, causing electricity to be generated in the power generating unit and turning off the second switch.

(Switch structure with multiple switch operation plates)
The wireless switch device is
A plurality of divided switch operation plates are arranged in the opening of the switch housing in which the frame is arranged,
A plurality of pairs of a first switch and a second switch are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of switch operation plates.

(On/Off signal)
The signal processor transmits unique ON signals in response to the ON states of the first switch and the second switch, and transmits a common OFF signal in response to the OFF states of the first switch and the second switch.

(Control System)
The present invention is a control system comprising the wireless switching device described above, and a control device that receives a signal transmitted from the wireless switching device and controls a predetermined load.

(Lighting control system)
the control device is a lighting control device that controls the lighting device;
The wireless switch device transmits a predetermined unique signal that can identify each of turning on and off the lighting device and adjusting the brightness by a combination of short presses and long presses on one end and the other end of the switch operation plate,
The lighting control device controls the lighting device to turn on, turn off, or dim the light based on the reception of the unique signal.

(Curtain control system)
The control device is a curtain control device that controls opening and closing of the curtain device,
The wireless switch device transmits a predetermined unique signal that can identify whether the curtain device is open, closed, or stopped by a combination of short push operations and long push operations on one end and the other end of the switch operation plate,
The curtain control device controls the opening, closing or stopping of the curtain device based on receiving the unique signal.

(Shutter control system)
The control device is a shutter control device that controls opening and closing of the shutter device,
The wireless switch device transmits a predetermined unique signal that can identify each of opening, closing, and mid-stop of the shutter device by a combination of short push operations and long push operations on one end and the other end of the switch operation plate,
The shutter control device controls the opening, closing or pausing of the shutter device based on receipt of the unique signal.

(Effects of wireless switching device)
The present invention is a wireless switch device, comprising a power generating unit which generates power by relative movement with a magnetic generating member and/or an electromagnetic induction coil; a power supply unit which rectifies the power generated by the power generating unit and supplies power; a switch operation plate which swings about one end as a fulcrum when one end is pressed and swings about the one end as a fulcrum when the other end is pressed; a power generating mechanism which generates power by the power generating unit when one end of the switch operation plate is pressed and released, and generates power by the power generating unit when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed and released; a first switch which is turned on when one end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when one end is pressed and released; and a second switch which is turned on when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the other end is pressed and released. and a signal processing unit that operates when supplied with power from the power supply unit and causes the transmitter to wirelessly transmit a unique signal corresponding to each of the on and off states of the first switch by pressing and releasing one end of the switch operation plate, and causes the transmitter to wirelessly transmit a unique signal corresponding to each of the on and off states of the second switch by pressing and releasing the other end of the switch operation plate.Therefore, by providing a single power generating unit for the first and second switches of two circuits that operate separately in response to operation of different operating parts at one and the other ends of the switch operation plate which serve as a common operating unit, it is possible to reduce installation space and costs compared to a case in which power generating units are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the switches.

(Effect of the swinging structure of the switch operation plate)
The wireless switch device further comprises:
The switch operation plate has a box-shaped switch housing that is open on the operation side, a frame body that is arranged to cover the periphery of the opening of the switch housing and that holds both ends of a switch operation plate in the opening of the switch housing while preventing them from coming off, fulcrum parts that extend from the rear side of both ends of the switch operation plate and abut against fulcrum receiving parts on the inside of the frame body, and a biasing member that presses the switch operation plate toward the inside of the frame body.When one end of the switch operation plate is pressed in, the fulcrum part of the other end abuts against the fulcrum receiving part on the inside of the frame body, causing the one end to swing and generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning on the first switch, and when one end of the switch operation plate is pushed out, the switch operation plate returns to its initial position and generates electricity in the power generating unit and turns off the first switch, and when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed in, When pressed, the fulcrum part at one end abuts the fulcrum receiver inside the frame body, causing the other end to swing, generating electricity in the generating unit and turning on the second switch, and when the other end of the switch operation plate is pushed away, it returns to its initial position, generating electricity in the generating unit and turning off the second switch. Therefore, pushing one end of the switch operation plate moves as a so-called seesaw structure, where one end swings around the other end as a fulcrum, and pushing the other end of the switch operation plate moves as a reverse seesaw structure, where one end swings around the other end as a fulcrum. The movement of the switch operation plate as a floating seesaw structure makes it possible to appropriately operate the first switch or the second switch individually and operate the generating unit together.

(Effect of switch structure with multiple switch operation plates)
Furthermore, in the wireless switch device, a plurality of divided switch operation plates are arranged in the opening of the switch housing in which the frame body is disposed, and a plurality of sets of a first switch and a second switch are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of switch operation plates. Therefore, by dividing the switch operation plate arranged inside the frame body, for example into two or three parts and arranging the first switch and the second switch corresponding to each divided switch plate, without changing the switch housing and its frame body, it is possible to simply and easily increase the sets of first switches and second switches provided in the wireless switch device without changing the power generation unit or power generation mechanism.

(Effect of on/off signal)
In addition, the signal processing unit transmits a unique on signal in response to the first switch and the second switch being on, and transmits a common off signal in response to the first switch and the second switch being off, so that the on signals of the first switch and the second switch each contain a unique identification code (identification code) and are distinguishable on the receiving side, while the off signals of the first switch and the second switch each contain a common identification code (identification code), making it possible to simplify processing on the receiving side.

(Effects of the control system)
Furthermore, the present invention provides a control system that includes the above-described wireless switch device and a control device that receives a signal transmitted from the wireless switch device and controls a predetermined load. As a result, it is possible to construct a control system that utilizes the effects of the above-described wireless switch device to reduce the installation space and costs of the wireless switch device.

(Effects of lighting control system)
The control device is a lighting control device that controls a lighting device, and the wireless switch device transmits a specific signal that can identify each of turning on, off, and dimming the lighting device by a combination of short press and long press operations on one end and the other end of the switch operation plate, and the lighting control device controls turning on, off, and dimming the lighting device based on receiving the specific signal, so that by dividing the switch operation plate provided on the wireless switch device and arranging a set of a first switch and a second switch on each, it is possible to simply and easily realize the number of switches required to control the lighting device, and to construct a lighting control system that can reduce the installation space and cost of the wireless switch device. This point is also true when the wireless switch device is used in a curtain control system or a shutter control system.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a lighting control system including a wireless switch device. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the external appearance of the wireless switch device shown in FIG. 1 . 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the wireless switch device with the frame and the switch operation plate removed. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the frame of the wireless switch device. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a switch operation plate of the wireless switch device of FIG. 1 . 1A to 1C are explanatory diagrams showing the internal structure and switching operation of a wireless switch device in cross section. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the wireless switch device of FIG. 1 . 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of the relationship between the operation contents and the identification codes of the wireless switch device of FIG. 7 . 4 is a time chart showing how the lighting control device of FIG. 1 distinguishes between a short press operation and a long press operation based on a signal received from a wireless switch device. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of lighting controls corresponding to operations of the wireless switch device of FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the dual wireless switch device of FIG. 1 . 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of the relationship between the operation contents and the identification codes of the dual wireless switch device of FIG. 11 . 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a switch operation plate divided into two parts for use in the dual wireless switch device of FIG. 1 . FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the triple wireless switch device of FIG. 1 . 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of the relationship between the operation contents and the identification codes of the triple wireless switch device of FIG. 14 . 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a three-divided switch operation plate used in the triple wireless switch device of FIG. 1 . FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a curtain control system using a dual wireless switch device. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of curtain controls corresponding to the operations of the dual wireless switch device of FIG. 17 . FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a shutter control system using a dual wireless switch device. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of shutter controls corresponding to the operations of the dual wireless switch device of FIG. 19 .

Below, an embodiment of a wireless switch device and a control system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment.

[Basic Concept of the Embodiment]
The embodiments generally relate to a wireless switch device that operates by self-generating power by electromagnetic induction in response to a switch operation of a switch operation unit, and wirelessly transmits a predetermined signal.

The embodiment also generally relates to a control system. The control system is a system in which a control device receives a signal transmitted from a wireless switch device and performs a predetermined process.

The wireless switch device of the embodiment is composed of a power generation unit, a power supply unit, a switch operation plate, a power generation mechanism, a first switch, a second switch, and a signal processing unit.

The "power generating unit" here refers to a unit that generates power by changing the magnetic flux passing through the electromagnetic induction coil through relative movement with the magnetic generating member and/or the electromagnetic induction coil. The "magnetic generating member" refers to a permanent magnet, a yoke made of magnetic material, or the like that generates magnetism and passes the magnetic flux through the electromagnetic induction coil.

The "power supply unit" rectifies the power generated by the power generation unit to supply power. For example, the generated power is full-wave rectified using a diode bridge or the like, and converted to a predetermined constant voltage using a constant voltage circuit or the like.

The "switch operation plate" is a member that swings around one end as a fulcrum when one end is pressed in and swings around the other end as a fulcrum when the other end is pressed in.

The "power generation mechanism" is a mechanism that generates electricity by the power generation unit when one end of the switch operation plate is pressed in and released, and generates electricity by the power generation unit when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed in and released. More specifically, pressing one or the other end of the switch operation plate moves the magnetic generation member and/or the electromagnetic induction coil relatively in a predetermined direction to generate the first power generation, and releasing the pressing moves the magnetic generation member and/or the electromagnetic induction coil relatively in the opposite direction to the predetermined direction to generate the second power generation.

The "first switch" is a switch that is turned on when one end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the other end is released, and the "second switch" is a switch that is turned on when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the other end is released.

The "signal processing unit" operates when power is supplied from the power supply unit, and causes the transmitter to wirelessly transmit a unique signal corresponding to the on and off of the first switch caused by pressing and releasing one end of the switch operation plate, and causes the transmitter to wirelessly transmit a unique signal corresponding to the on and off of the second switch caused by pressing and releasing the other end of the switch operation plate.

Here, a "unique signal" is a signal of a predetermined format that includes at least a code that can identify the wireless switch device that is the transmitting side, for example, a switch ID and a code that can identify the on/off state of the first switch and the second switch.

The "transmitter" wirelessly transmits the signal output from the signal processor. The wireless communication method is arbitrary, but for example, it performs specific low-power communication in the 920 MHz band.

For this reason, according to the wireless switch device of the embodiment, a single power generating unit is provided for the first and second switches of two circuits that are individually operated by operating different operating parts at one end and the other end of the switch operating plate, which serves as a common operating part, making it possible to share the first and second switches, thereby reducing installation space and costs compared to the conventional example in which a power generating unit is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the switches.

The wireless switch device of the embodiment further includes a switch housing, a frame, a fulcrum, and a biasing member. Here, the "switch housing" is a thin box-shaped storage body that is open on the operation side, and the switch housing contains a power generation unit, a power supply unit, a power generation mechanism, and a signal processing unit, and can also be called the switch main body.

The "frame" is a member that is arranged to cover the periphery of the opening of the switch housing and holds both ends of the switch operation plate in the opening of the switch housing, preventing them from falling out. The "fulcrum" is a member that extends from the back side of both ends of the switch operation plate and abuts against the fulcrum receiving portion on the inside of the frame. The "biasing member" is a member that presses the switch operation plate toward the inside of the frame, such as a coil spring that stands upright at the bottom inside the switch housing.

With these configurations, when one end of the switch operation plate is pressed in, the fulcrum part of the other end abuts against the fulcrum receiving part inside the frame body, causing the one end to swing, generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning on the first switch. Also, when one end of the switch operation plate is released, it returns to its initial position, generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning off the first switch.

When the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed in, the fulcrum part of one end abuts against the fulcrum receiving part inside the frame body, causing the other end to swing, generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning on the second switch, and when the other end of the switch operation plate is released, it returns to its initial position, generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning off the second switch.

When one end of the switch operation plate is pressed, the other end is made to swing around the fulcrum, creating a so-called seesaw structure. When the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed, the other end is made to swing around the fulcrum, creating a reverse seesaw structure. The floating seesaw structure of the switch operation plate allows for proper individual operation of the first switch or second switch and common operation of the power generating unit.

In the embodiment of the wireless switch device, a plurality of divided switch operation plates are arranged in an opening of a switch housing in which a frame body is arranged, and a plurality of pairs of a first switch and a second switch are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of switch operation plates.

The number of divisions of the switch operation plate is arbitrary, but for example, it is divided into two or three. In the embodiment, in contrast to a wireless switch device with a single switch operation plate, a wireless switch device with a switch operation plate divided into two is called a "two-section wireless switch device," and a wireless switch device with a switch operation plate divided into three is called a "three-section wireless switch device."

Here, the "wireless switch device" has a single switch operation plate disposed in the opening of the switch housing in which the frame is disposed, and a pair of a first switch and a second switch disposed in correspondence with the single switch operation plate.

The "dual wireless switch device" has a switch operation plate that is equivalent to two halves of a single switch operation plate arranged in an opening of a switch housing in which a frame is placed, and two sets of a first switch and a second switch are arranged corresponding to each of the two halves of the switch operation plate.

The "triple wireless switch device" has switch operation plates that correspond to three divisions of a single switch operation plate arranged in an opening of a switch housing in which a frame is placed. Three sets of a first switch and a second switch are arranged corresponding to each of the three divided switch operation plates.

For this reason, the wireless switch device of the embodiment divides the switch operation plate placed on the frame of the switch housing, for example, into two or three parts, and arranges the first switch and the second switch corresponding to each divided switch plate, making it possible to simply and easily increase the number of sets of first switches and second switches provided in the wireless switch device without changing the power generation unit or power generation mechanism.

The signal processing unit of the wireless switch device transmits a unique on signal in response to the on of the first switch and the second switch, and transmits a common off signal in response to the off of the first switch and the second switch. Therefore, the on signals of the first switch and the second switch each contain a unique identification code (identification code) and are individually identifiable on the receiving side, but the off signals of the first switch and the second switch each contain a common identification code (identification code) and are commonly identifiable on the receiving side, making it possible to simplify processing.

The embodiment also relates to a control system, which is composed of the wireless switch device described above and a control device that receives a signal transmitted from the wireless switch device and controls a specified load. Therefore, by taking advantage of the advantages of the wireless switch device described above, it is possible to build a control system that can reduce the installation space and costs of the wireless switch device.

The control system in the embodiment is optional, but may include, for example, a lighting control system, a curtain control system, a shutter control system, etc.

The "lighting control system" is composed of the wireless switch device and lighting control device described above. Here, the "wireless switch device of the lighting control system" transmits a predetermined unique signal that can be identified to turn the lighting device on, off, or dim the brightness by a combination of short presses and long presses on one end and the other end of the switch operation plate. The "lighting control device" controls the lighting device to be turned on, off, or dimmed based on the unique signal received from the wireless switch device.

For this reason, by using a double or triple wireless switch device in which the switch operation plate provided on the wireless switch device is divided and a set of a first switch and a second switch is placed on each of the divided switch operation plates as described above, it is possible to simply and easily secure the number of switches required to control the lighting devices, and to construct a lighting control system that can reduce the installation space and costs of the wireless switch devices. This is also true when the wireless switch device described above is used in a curtain control system or a shutter control system.

Specific embodiments are described below. In the specific embodiments described below, a "lighting control system" is used as the control system, and a "wireless switch device," a "dual wireless switch device," and a "triple wireless switch device" are provided as wireless switch devices in the lighting sections of the lighting control system. In addition, the control systems described are a lighting control system, a curtain control system, and a shutter control system.

[Specific Contents of the Embodiment]
The embodiments of the wireless switching device and the control system will now be described in more detail, which will be divided into the following sections:
a. Lighting control system b. Wireless switch device b1. Appearance of the wireless switch device b2. Internal structure of the wireless switch device b3. Swing mechanism of the switch operation plate b4. Functional configuration of the wireless switch device c. Dual wireless switch device d. Triple wireless switch device e. Curtain control system f. Shutter control system g. Modification of the present invention

[a. Lighting control system]
A lighting control system including a wireless switch device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lighting control system of the embodiment controls lighting devices 16 installed in lighting sections A1, A2, and A3 in the interior of a building, etc., and accordingly, a wireless switch device 10, a dual wireless switch device 12, and a triple wireless switch device 14 are installed on a wall surface or the like in accordance with the number of lighting devices 16 installed.

A lighting control device 18 is installed in a caretaker's room, an electrical room, or the like that can receive radio signals transmitted wirelessly from the wireless switch device 10, the dual wireless switch device 12, and the triple wireless switch device 14 installed in the lighting sections A1 to A3. Signal wiring including power lines and control lines is connected from the lighting control device 18 to the lighting devices 16 installed in the lighting sections A1 to A3, enabling dimming control to adjust the on/off and brightness of the lighting devices 16.

The wireless switch device 10 installed in the lighting section A1 has a single switch operation plate 24, and supplies power by generating electricity through electromagnetic induction in the power generation unit in response to pressing and releasing the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24, and transmits a unique signal by turning on and off a switch corresponding to pressing and releasing the upper end, and also transmits a unique signal by turning on and off another switch corresponding to pressing and releasing the lower end. Therefore, the wireless switch device 10 functions as a two-circuit switch.

The dual wireless switch device 12 installed in the lighting section A2 has two separate switch operation plates 24A, 24B, allowing switch operation equivalent to installing two sets of wireless switch devices 10. Therefore, the dual wireless switch device 12 functions as a four-circuit switch.

The triple wireless switch device 14 installed in the lighting section A3 has three separate switch operation plates 24a, 24b, and 24c, allowing switch operation equivalent to installing three sets of wireless switch devices 10. Therefore, the triple wireless switch device 14 functions as a six-circuit switch.

[b. Wireless Switching Device]
Next, the wireless switch device will be described with reference to Fig. 2 which shows the external appearance of the wireless switch device of Fig. 1, Fig. 3 which shows the internal structure of the wireless switch device with the frame and switch operation plate removed, Fig. 4 which shows the frame of the wireless switch device with the frame removed, Fig. 5 which shows the switch operation plate of the wireless switch device of Fig. 1 with the frame removed, and Fig. 6 which shows the internal structure of the wireless switch device and the switching operation in cross section.

Note that Fig. 2(A) shows the front and Fig. 2(B) shows the bottom. Fig. 4(A) shows the front, Fig. 4(B) shows the right side and Fig. 4(C) shows the bottom. Fig. 5(A) shows the front, Fig. 5(B) shows the right side and Fig. 5(C) shows the bottom. Fig. 6(A) shows the switch-off state for the cross sections taken along the cutting line a-a in Fig. 2 and the cutting line b-b in Fig. 3, Fig. 6(B) shows the switch-on state when the upper end of the switch operation plate is pressed in, and Fig. 6(C) shows the switch-on state when the lower end of the switch operation plate is pressed in.

(b1. Appearance of the wireless switch device)
As shown in Fig. 2, the wireless switch device 10 comprises a switch housing 20, a frame 22, and a switch operation plate 24. The switch housing 20 is a thin box-shaped storage body with a height of about 10 mm that opens to the operation side, and the frame 22 is arranged to cover the periphery of the opening of the switch housing 20, and the frame 22 holds the switch operation plate 24 in the opening of the switch housing 20 by preventing both the upper and lower ends of the plate from coming off. The upper and lower parts of the switch operation plate 24 are marked with switch marks "Circle 1" and "Circle 2" indicating the switch operation parts. The notation of the switch marks is arbitrary and includes appropriate marks such as letters and symbols.

The positioning of the frame body 22 relative to the switch housing 20 allows the switch operation plate 24 to achieve a seesaw-like movement in which the lower end is the fulcrum and the plate 24 swings (rotates) slightly up and down when the upper end is pressed in and released, and also allows the switch operation plate 24 to achieve a seesaw-like movement in which the upper end is the fulcrum and the plate 24 swings (rotates) slightly up and down when the lower end is pressed in and released.

(b2. Internal structure of the wireless switch device)
Next, the internal structure of the wireless switch device will be described. As shown in Fig. 3, a printed circuit board 25 is disposed inside the switch housing 20, and a power generating unit 26 is also disposed inside the switch housing 20. The power generating unit 26 is composed of an electromagnetic induction coil 28 and a magnetic yoke 30 that functions as a magnetic generating member. In this embodiment, the electromagnetic induction coil 28 is fixed, and the magnetic yoke 30 is moved relatively by pressing the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate.

A lever plate 32 is arranged for the power generating unit 26 to transmit the movement of the switch operation plate to the magnetic yoke 30 of the power generating unit 26. The lever plate 32 is fan-shaped, with the base side of the fan split into two and supported by a shaft 34 so that it can rotate freely in the front-to-rear direction within the housing. The magnetic yoke 30 has a pressing piece 3010 extending upward, and a rectangular return spring 36 with the spring end wound around the two shafts is abutted against the underside of the pressing piece 3010.

Therefore, when the fan-shaped surface of the lever plate 32 is pressed with the switch operation plate 24, the lever plate 32 rotates around the shaft 34 and instantly presses down the magnetic yoke 30 of the power generation unit 26 against the magnetic induction coil 28, generating magnetic induction power. Next, when the switch operation plate 24 is released to release the lever plate 32, the magnetic yoke 30 is instantly returned to its initial position by the return spring 36, generating electromagnetic induction power of the opposite polarity. Here, the lever plate 32 and the return spring 36 constitute a power generation mechanism that activates the magnetic yoke 30 of the power generation unit 26.

Switches 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, and 50 are arranged in six separate locations on the upper and lower sides of the printed circuit board 25 arranged in the switch housing 20. The switches 40 to 50 are well-known switches with switch knobs that can be freely inserted and removed from the switch housing 20. Pressing the upper or lower end of any of the switch operation plates 24, 24A, 24B, and 24a to 24c of the wireless switch device 10, dual wireless switch device 12, and triple wireless switch device 14 shown in FIG. 1 turns the corresponding switch on, and pressing and releasing the switch turns the on switch off.

Here, in the case of the wireless switch device 10, the set of switches 44, 46 arranged above and below in the center are used and mounted on the printed circuit board 25, and the other switches 40, 42, 48, 50 are not mounted.

In the case of the dual wireless switch device 12, two sets of switches 40, 42 and 48, 50 arranged above and below on the left and right are used and mounted on the printed circuit board 25, and the other switches 44 and 46 are not mounted.

In the case of the triple wireless switch device 14, three sets of switches, 40, 42, 44, 46, and 48, 50, arranged at three locations on the top, bottom, left and right, are used and mounted on the printed circuit board 25.

In addition, at three locations on the left and right sides of the upper end of the lever plate 32, coil springs 38, for example, are arranged in an upright state as biasing members that press the single, two-piece, or three-piece switch operation plates 24, 24A, 24B, 24a-24c that are placed in the opening toward the frame body.

(b3. Swinging Structure of Switch Operation Plate)
Next, the rocking structure of the switch operation plate will be described by taking as an example a wireless switch device equipped with a single switch operation plate.

As shown in FIG. 4, fulcrum receivers 54 are integrally formed at six locations on the upper back side of the frame body 22 that is placed in the opening of the switch housing 20, and at six locations on the lower back side of the frame body 22. As shown on the right side of FIG. 4(B), the fulcrum receivers 54 have receiving claws 5410 formed at the tips of arms protruding from the upper and lower back sides of the frame body 22 so as to face each other.

The spacing of the fulcrum receivers 54 arranged in six locations on the upper and lower back sides of the frame body 22 is such that when the three divided switch operation plates 24a to 24c of the triple wireless switch device 14 shown in Figure 1 are arranged in the opening 52 of the frame body 22, two fulcrum receivers 54 are positioned correspondingly in each location.

As shown on the bottom surface of FIG. 5(C), the switch operation plate 24 in FIG. 5 has fulcrum parts 56 integrally formed at six locations on the upper back side and six locations on the lower back side, corresponding to the fulcrum receiving parts 54 provided on the frame body 22 in FIG. 4. As shown on the right side surface of FIG. 5(B), the fulcrum parts 56 have fulcrum claws 5610 formed outward at the tips of arms protruding from the upper and lower back sides of the switch operation plate 24.

Next, the switching operation of the wireless switch device 10 will be described. In the switch-off state shown in FIG. 6(A), the switch operation plate 24 is pushed up by the coil spring 38, and the fulcrum parts 56 at the upper and lower ends of the switch operation plate 24 are held in contact with the fulcrum receiving parts 54 of the frame body 22. A lever pressing part 2410 is formed in the approximate center of the back surface of the switch operation plate 24, and switch pressing parts 2420, 2430 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the back surface. The lever pressing part 2410 is in contact with the lever plate 32, and the switch pressing parts 2420, 2430 are in a position where they push up the switch knobs of the switches 44, 46, turning the switches 44, 46 off.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the upper end of the switch operation plate 24 is pushed in as indicated by the arrow, the switch operation plate 24 is pushed against the coil spring 38 so that the fulcrum 56 is separated from the fulcrum receiver 54 of the frame body 22 at the upper side, with the fulcrum 56 abutting against the fulcrum receiver 54 at the lower end as the fulcrum. As a result, the lever pressing portion 2410 on the back side of the switch operation plate 24 presses the upper end side of the lever plate 32 to rotate it around the shaft portion 34, and the magnetic yoke 30 of the power generation unit 26 shown in FIG. 3 moves instantaneously relative to the electromagnetic induction coil 28 to generate electricity and supply power. In addition, when the switch operation plate 24 is pressed in, the switch pressing portion 2420 presses the switch knob of the switch 44, turning the switch 44 on.

Next, when the upper end of the switch operation plate 24 is released from the depression, the lever plate 32 is pushed back together with the magnetic yoke 30 by the force of the return spring 36, and the switch operation plate 24 is also pushed back by the force of the coil spring 38, returning to the state shown in FIG. 6(A). As a result, the magnetic yoke 30 of the power generating unit 26 shown in FIG. 3 moves back instantaneously relative to the electromagnetic induction coil 28, generating electricity of the opposite polarity and supplying power. As the switch operation plate 24 is pushed back, the switch pressing unit 2420 releases the depression of the switch knob of the switch 44, and the switch 44 turns off.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(C), when the lower end of the switch operation plate 24 is pushed in as indicated by the arrow, the switch operation plate 24 is pushed against the coil spring 38 so that the fulcrum 56 is separated from the fulcrum receiver 54 of the frame body 22 at the lower side, with the fulcrum 56 abutting against the fulcrum receiver 54 at the upper end as the fulcrum. As a result, the lever pressing portion 2410 on the back surface of the switch operation plate 24 presses the upper end side of the lever plate 32 to rotate it around the shaft portion 34, and the magnetic yoke 30 of the power generation unit 26 shown in FIG. 3 moves instantaneously relative to the electromagnetic induction coil 28 to generate electricity and supply power. In addition, when the switch operation plate 24 is pressed in, the switch pressing portion 2430 presses the switch knob of the switch 46, turning the switch 46 on.

Next, when the lower end of the switch operation plate 24 is released from the depression, the lever plate 32 is pushed back together with the magnetic yoke 30 by the force of the return spring 36, and the switch operation plate 24 is also pushed back by the force of the coil spring 38, returning to the state shown in FIG. 6(A). As a result, the magnetic yoke 30 of the power generating unit 26 shown in FIG. 3 moves back instantaneously relative to the electromagnetic induction coil 28, generating electricity of the opposite polarity and supplying power. As the switch operation plate 24 is pushed back, the switch pressing unit 2430 releases the depression of the switch knob of the switch 46, turning the switch 46 off.

(b4. Functional configuration of the wireless switching device)
Next, the functional configuration of the wireless switch device will be described with reference to Fig. 7 which shows the functional configuration of the wireless switch device of Fig. 1 and Fig. 8 which shows a list of the relationship between the operation contents of the wireless switch device of Fig. 7 and the identification codes.

As shown in FIG. 7, the wireless switch device 10 with a single switch operation plate 24 includes a power supply unit 58, a signal processing unit 60, and a communication unit 64 connected to an antenna 64.

The power supply unit 58 receives the power output from the power generation unit 26 associated with the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24, converts it into a predetermined DC power supply voltage, and supplies power to and operates the signal processing unit 60 and the transmission unit 62. The power supply unit 58 also receives the power output of the opposite polarity from the power generation unit 26 associated with the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24, converts it into a predetermined DC power supply voltage, and supplies power to and operates the signal processing unit 60 and the transmission unit 62.

The power supply unit 58 may be configured as desired, but may, for example, include a diode bridge and a constant voltage circuit, and the diode bridge forming a full-wave rectifier rectifies the voltage generated by the power generation unit 26, and the constant voltage circuit converts it into a power supply with a predetermined constant voltage to operate the signal processing unit 60 and the transmission unit 62. Power is supplied by generating electricity twice in response to switch operations (push-in and push-off operations) on the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24.

The signal processing unit 60 uses, for example, a computer circuit equipped with a CPU, memory, and various input/output ports. The signal processing unit 60 has switch ports P1 to P6 corresponding to the switches 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, and 50, and the implemented switches 44 and 46 are connected to switch ports P3 and P4. Here, switch 44 functions as the first switch, and switch 46 functions as the second switch.

In addition, in the wireless switch device 10, switches 44 and 46 are mounted in correspondence with the switch operation plate 24, but switches 40, 42, 48, and 50 are not used and are therefore not mounted, as shown by the imaginary lines. For this reason, switch ports P1, P2, P5, and P6 are left as vacant ports.

The signal processing unit 60 receives an ON signal from the switches 44, 46 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62. The signal processing unit 60 also receives an OFF signal from the switches 44, 46 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62.

The signals output from the signal processing unit 60 are as shown in the list in Figure 8. Figure 8 shows an example of the switch ports, operation contents, and identification codes for the switches 44, 44 implemented corresponding to the switch marks "Circle 1" and "Circle 2" of the wireless switch device 10 shown in Figure 2.

For example, switch 44 is connected to switch port P3, and outputs identification code "xxxxxxxxxA103" based on "push on" indicating that the switch is turned on by pushing the top end of switch operation plate 24, which has switch mark "circle 1" as the operation part. Here, "xxxxxxxxx" on the front side is the switch ID for identifying wireless switch device 10, and "A103" on the back side indicates switch on. Note that the identification code is expressed in hexadecimal, with "xxxxxxxxx" being 4 bytes and "A103" being 2 bytes, totaling 6 bytes (48 bits). The signal format output from signal processing unit 60 is any signal format including the identification code shown in FIG. 8, and may be, for example, a 6-12 byte (48-96 bit) signal consisting of signal strength, checksum (CK) and delimiter code in addition to the identification code.

The switch 44 outputs the identification code "xxxxxxxxxA100" based on "push-release off," which indicates that the switch is turned off by pushing and releasing the top end of the switch operation plate 24, with "A100" indicating that the switch is off.

Switch 46 is connected to switch port P4, and outputs an identification code "xxxxxxxxxA104" based on "push on" indicating that the switch is turned on by pressing the bottom end of the switch operation plate 24, which has the switch mark "circle 2" as the operating part, and outputs an identification code "xxxxxxxxxA100" based on "push off" indicating that the switch is turned off by pressing and releasing the bottom end of the switch operation plate 24. Here, the identification code indicating "push off" for switches 44 and 46 is the same "A100", which reduces the number of types of identification codes.

The identification codes corresponding to the on/off states of these switches 44, 46 are pre-stored in the memory of the signal processing unit 60. In addition, predetermined identification codes are pre-stored in the memory of the signal processing unit 60 for the unused switch ports P1, P2, P5, and P6.

The transmitter 62 modulates the signal output from the signal processor 60 and transmits it wirelessly. Its configuration and function are arbitrary, but it may transmit, for example, by FSK modulation using a specific channel frequency in the 920 MHz band, which is specific low-power communication, with a transmission power of 1 mW or less.

The signal transmitted from the wireless switch device 10 is received by the lighting control device 18 shown in FIG. 1, and as shown in FIG. 9, based on the time from when the signal E1 containing the switch-on identification code is received until the signal E2 containing the switch-off identification code is received, the lighting control device 18 distinguishes between a "short press" and a "long press" of the wireless switch device 10 and controls the lighting device 16 of the corresponding lighting section A1.

First, as shown in FIG. 9(A), the short press operation is determined by receiving a switch-on signal E1 and a switch-off signal E2 transmitted sequentially in response to, for example, pressing and releasing the top end of the switch operation plate 24 of the wireless switch device 10. For example, when reception of the switch-on signal E1 is determined, the timer is started, and when reception of the switch-off signal E2 is determined, the timer is stopped. The press operation time T measured by the timer is compared with a predetermined threshold time Tth. For example, if the press operation time T is less than the threshold time Tth, it is determined to be a short press operation of the wireless switch device 10, and if the press operation time T is equal to or greater than the threshold time Tth, it is determined to be a long press operation of the wireless switch device 10. Here, the threshold time Tth is arbitrary, but is set to a predetermined time within a range of, for example, 1 to 3 seconds.

When the lighting control device 18 distinguishes between a short press and a long press, the lighting control is, for example, as shown in the list in FIG. 10. For example, when a "short press" is determined in response to pressing and releasing the top end of the switch operation plate 24, control is performed to set the lighting device 16 to "on" on the condition that the initial state before control of the lighting device 16 is "off." Similarly, control is performed to set the lighting device 16 to "on" even when the initial state is "dimming," which indicates a case in which dimming control of the lighting device 16 is stopped midway.

In addition, when a "long press" is determined in response to pressing and releasing the top end of the switch operation plate 24, dimming control is performed to "increase brightness as operation time passes" on the condition that the initial state before control of the lighting device 16 is "off." Similarly, for "dimming," which indicates a case in which the initial state of the lighting device 16 stops midway through dimming control, dimming control is performed to "increase brightness as operation time passes."

On the other hand, when a "short press" is determined in response to the pressing and releasing of the lower end of the switch operation plate 24, control is performed to turn off the lighting device 16 on the condition that the initial state before control of the lighting device 16 is "on." Similarly, control is performed to turn off the lighting device 16 even when the initial state is "dimming," which indicates that the lighting device 16 has stopped dimming control midway.

In addition, if a "long press" is detected in response to pressing and releasing the bottom end of the switch operation plate 24, dimming control is performed to "dimming according to the passage of operation time" on the condition that the initial state before control of the lighting device 16 is "on" or "dimming."

[c. Dual wireless switch device]
Next, the dual wireless switch device will be described with reference to Fig. 11 which shows the functional configuration of the dual wireless switch device of Fig. 1, Fig. 12 which shows a list of the relationship between the operation contents and the identification codes of the dual wireless switch device of Fig. 11, and Fig. 13 which shows a two-part switch operation plate used in the dual wireless switch device of Fig. 1.

As shown in FIG. 11, the dual wireless switch device 12 with two divided switch operation plates 24A, 24B includes a power supply unit 58, a signal processing unit 60, and a transmitting unit 62 connected to an antenna 64. Here, the functions of the power supply unit 58 and the transmitting unit 62 are the same as those of the wireless switch device 10 shown in FIG. 7, so their explanation will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13, the two-part switch operation plates 24A, 24B form fulcrum parts 56 at three points on the upper and lower back sides, and when placed in the opening of the switch housing 20 by the frame body 22, they are arranged in the same manner as the switch operation plate 24 shown in FIG. 6(A), allowing the upper end to be pushed in and released as shown in FIG. 6(B) and the lower end to be pushed in and released as shown in FIG. 6(C). The upper and lower parts of the switch operation plates 24A, 24B are marked with switch marks "Circle 1", "Circle 2", "Circle 3", and "Circle 4" to indicate the switch operation parts.

The signal processing unit 60 shown in FIG. 11 connects the switches 40 and 42 mounted corresponding to the switch operation plate 24A to switch ports P1 and P2, and the switches 48 and 50 mounted corresponding to the switch operation plate 24B to switch ports P5 and P6. Note that since the switches 44 and 46 are not used, they are not mounted as shown by the imaginary lines, and the switch ports P3 and P4 are empty ports.

The signal processing unit 60 receives an ON signal from the switches 40, 42 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24A, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62. The signal processing unit 60 also receives an OFF signal from the switches 40, 42 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24A, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62.

The signals output from the signal processing unit 60 are as shown in the list in FIG. 12. FIG. 12 shows an example of the switch ports, operation contents, and identification codes implemented corresponding to the switch marks "Circle 1," "Circle 2," "Circle 3," and "Circle 4" that indicate the operation parts of the switch operation plates 24A and 24B shown in FIG. 13. Here, switches 40 and 48 function as first switches, and switches 42 and 50 function as second switches.

The identification codes corresponding to the "push on" states of switches 40, 42, 48, and 50 include the unique codes "A101," "A102," "A105," and "A106," but the identification code corresponding to the "push off" states of switches 40, 42, 48, and 50 is the common code "A100."

The lighting control device 18 distinguishes between a "short press" and a "long press" based on the reception of a switch-on signal and a switch-off signal from the dual wireless switch device 12 in the same manner as shown in FIG. 9. The lighting control based on the distinction between a "short press" and a "long press" by the lighting control device 18 corresponds to the operation of the divided switch operation plates 24A and 24B and is the same as that shown in FIG. 10.

[d. Triple wireless switch device]
Next, the triple wireless switch device will be described with reference to Fig. 14 showing the functional configuration of the triple wireless switch device of Fig. 1, Fig. 15 showing a list of the relationship between the operation contents and identification codes of the triple wireless switch device of Fig. 14, and Fig. 16 showing a three-divided switch operation plate used in the triple wireless switch device of Fig. 1.

As shown in FIG. 14, the triple wireless switch device 14, which has three divided switch operation plates 24a, 24b, and 24c, includes a power supply unit 58, a signal processing unit 60, and a transmitting unit 62 connected to an antenna 64. Here, the functions of the power supply unit 58 and the transmitting unit 62 are the same as those of the wireless switch device 10 shown in FIG. 7, so their explanation will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 16, the three-part switch operation plate 24a, 24b, 24c has two fulcrum parts 56 on the upper and lower back sides. When the plate is placed in the opening of the switch housing 20 by the frame 22, it is arranged in the same manner as the switch operation plate 24 shown in FIG. 6(A), and allows the upper end to be pushed in and released as shown in FIG. 6(B) and the lower end to be pushed in and released as shown in FIG. 6(C). The upper and lower parts of the switch operation plates 24a, 24b, 24c are marked with switch marks "Circle 1", "Circle 2", "Circle 3", "Circle 4", "Circle 5", and "Circle 6" to indicate the switch operation parts. Here, the switches 40, 44, and 48 function as the first switch, and the switches 42, 46, and 50 function as the second switch.

The signal processing unit 60 shown in FIG. 14 connects the switches 40 and 42 implemented in correspondence with the switch operation plate 24a to switch ports P1 and P2, the switches 44 and 46 implemented in correspondence with the switch operation plate 24b to switch ports P3 and P4, and the switches 48 and 50 implemented in correspondence with the switch operation plate 24c to switch ports P5 and P6.

The signal processing unit 60 receives an ON signal from the switches 40, 42 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24a, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62. The signal processing unit 60 also receives an OFF signal from the switches 40, 42 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24a, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62.

The signal processing unit 60 also receives an ON signal from the switches 44, 46 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24b, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62. The signal processing unit 60 also receives an OFF signal from the switches 44, 46 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24b, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62.

Furthermore, the signal processing unit 60 receives an ON signal from the switches 48, 50 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24c, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62. Furthermore, the signal processing unit 60 receives an OFF signal from the switches 48, 50 corresponding to the pressing operation of the upper or lower end of the switch operation plate 24c, and outputs a signal including a unique identification code to the transmission unit 62.

The signals output from the signal processing unit 60 are as shown in the list in Figure 15. Figure 15 shows an example of the switch ports, operation contents, and identification codes for the switches 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, and 50 mounted in correspondence with the switch marks "Circle 1", "Circle 2", "Circle 3", "Circle 4", "Circle 5", and "Circle 6" that indicate the operation parts of the switch operation plates 24a, 24b, and 24c shown in Figure 16.

The identification codes corresponding to "push on" switches 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, and 50 include the unique codes "A101," "A102," "A103," "A104," "A105," and "A106," but the identification code corresponding to "push off" switches 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, and 50 is the common code "A100."

The lighting control device 18 distinguishes between a "short press" and a "long press" based on the reception of a switch-on signal and a switch-off signal from the triple wireless switch device 14 in the same manner as shown in FIG. 9. The lighting control based on the distinction between a "short press" and a "long press" by the lighting control device 18 corresponds to the operation of the divided switch operation plates 24a, 24b, and 24c and is the same as that shown in FIG. 10.

[e. Curtain Control System]
Next, the curtain control system will be described with reference to Fig. 17 which shows a curtain control system using a dual wireless switch device and Fig. 18 which shows a list of curtain controls corresponding to the identification operations of the dual wireless switch device of Fig. 17.

As shown in FIG. 17, the curtain control system of the embodiment controls, for example, two electric curtains 70 installed in a target section 66, such as the interior of a building, so that dual wireless switch devices 12 corresponding to the number of electric curtains 70 are arranged on the wall surface of the target section 66, etc.

The dual-wireless switch device 12 transmits switch-on and switch-off signals including the functions and identification codes shown in Figures 11 and 12, and the curtain control device 68 receives the signals transmitted from the dual-wireless switch device 12 and operates the drive unit 72 to perform the curtain control shown in Figure 18.

For example, when a "short press" is detected in response to the pressing and releasing of the top end of the switch operation plate 24A, control is performed to "open to full open" on the condition that the initial state before control of the electric curtain 70 is "fully closed" or "halfway stopped." Also, if the initial state is "open," control is performed to "stop the opening operation."

In addition, if a "long press" is detected in response to the pressing and releasing of the top end of the switch operation plate 24A, control is performed to "open while being operated" on the condition that the initial state before control of the electric curtain 70 is "fully closed" or "partially stopped."

On the other hand, if a "short press" is detected in response to the pressing and releasing of the bottom end of the switch operation plate 24A, control is performed to "close until fully closed" on the condition that the initial state before control of the electric curtain 70 is "fully open" or "halfway stopped." Also, if the initial state of the electric curtain 70 is "closed," control is performed to "stop the closing operation."

In addition, if a "long press" is detected in response to the pressing and releasing of the bottom end of the switch operation plate 24A, control is performed to "close while being operated" on the condition that the initial state of the electric curtain 70 is "fully open" or "partially stopped."

[f. Shutter Control System]
Next, the shutter control system will be described with reference to Fig. 19 showing a shutter control system using a dual wireless switch device and Fig. 20 showing a list of shutter controls corresponding to the identification operations of the dual wireless switch device of Fig. 19.

As shown in FIG. 19, the shutter control system of the embodiment controls, for example, two electric shutters 80 installed in a target section 76, such as inside a building, so that dual wireless switch devices 12 corresponding to the number of electric shutters 80 are arranged on the wall surface of the target section 76, etc.

The dual wireless switch device 12 transmits a switch signal and a switch-off signal including the functions and identification codes shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, and the shutter control device 78 receives the signal transmitted from the dual wireless switch device 12 and operates the drive unit 82 to perform the shutter control shown in FIG. 20.

For example, when a "short press" is detected in response to pressing and releasing the top end of the switch operation plate 24A, control is performed to "rise to full open" on the condition that the initial state before control of the electric shutter 80 is "fully closed" or "halted halfway." Also, if the initial state is "open and rising," control is performed to "stop rising."

In addition, when a "long press" is detected in response to pressing and releasing the top end of the switch operation plate 24A, control is performed to "raise the shutter while it is being operated" on the condition that the initial state before control of the electric shutter 80 is "fully closed" or "halfway stopped."

On the other hand, when a "short press" is determined in response to the pressing and releasing of the bottom end of the switch operation plate 24A, control is performed to "lower until fully closed" on the condition that the initial state before control of the electric shutter 80 is "fully open" or "stopped halfway." Also, if the initial state of the electric shutter 80 is "closing and descending," control is performed to "stop the lowering operation," which includes control as an "emergency stop."

In addition, when a "long press" is detected in response to pressing and releasing the bottom end of the switch operation plate 24A, control is performed so that the electric shutter 80 "lowers while being operated" on the condition that the initial state of the electric shutter 80 is "fully open" or "halfway stopped."

[g. Modifications of the present invention]
Modifications of the wireless switching device and control system according to the present invention will now be described In addition to the above-described embodiment, the wireless switching device and control system according to the present invention include the following modifications.

(Applicable to wireless switching devices and control systems)
In the above embodiment, a lighting control system, a curtain control system, and a shutter control system are taken as examples of a control system using a wireless switch device, but the present invention is not limited to these and includes a control system that controls an appropriate load by remote switch operation. In addition, the wireless switch device and the control system of the above embodiment can be applied to any object, including, for example, a factory assembly line, a food and beverage establishment, a sales facility, an accommodation facility, a notification for getting off a transportation such as a bus, a construction site, etc.

(Multiple wireless switch device)
The above embodiments have taken as examples a two-stage wireless switch device in which the switch operation plate is divided into two, or a three-stage wireless switch device in which the switch operation plate is divided into three, but the switch operation plate may be further divided into any multiple-stage wireless switch.

(Signal Processing Section)
The above embodiment is provided with switch ports corresponding to six switches, which corresponds to the maximum division number of three of the switch operation plate, and all of the identification codes are pre-stored in memory, but this is not limited to this, and it is also possible to provide switch ports corresponding to the number of switches to be implemented and to pre-store the corresponding identification codes in memory.

(others)
Furthermore, the present invention includes appropriate modifications that do not impair the objects and advantages of the present invention, and is not limited to the numerical values shown in the above embodiment.

A1 to A3: Lighting section 10: Wireless switch device 12: Double wireless switch device 14: Triple wireless switch device 16: Lighting device 18: Lighting control device 20: Switch housing 22: Frame body 24, 24A, 24B, 24a to 24c: Switch operation plate 2410: Lever pressing section 2420, 2430: Switch pressing section 25: Printed circuit board 26: Power generating section 28: Electromagnetic induction coil 30: Magnetic yoke 32: Lever plate 34: Shaft section 36: Return spring 38: Coil spring 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50: Switch 52: Opening 54: Fulcrum receiving section 5410: Receiving claw 56: Fulcrum section 5610: Fulcrum claw 58: Power supply section 60: Signal processing section 62: Transmitter section 64: Antenna 66, 76: Target section 68: Curtain control device 70: Electric curtain 72, 82: Drive section 78: Shutter control device 80: Electric shutter

Claims (8)

a power generating unit that generates power by relative movement with a magnetic field generating member and/or an electromagnetic induction coil;
a power supply unit that rectifies the power generated by the power generation unit and supplies power;
a switch operation plate that, when one end is pressed in, swings about the other end as a fulcrum, and, when the other end is pressed in, swings about the one end as a fulcrum;
a power generation mechanism that generates power by the power generation unit when the one end of the switch operation plate is pressed in and released, and generates power by the power generation unit when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed in and released;
a first switch that is turned on when the one end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the one end is released;
a second switch that is turned on when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the other end is released;
a signal processing unit that operates when power is supplied from the power supply unit, and causes a transmitter unit to wirelessly transmit unique signals corresponding to on and off of the first switch caused by pressing and releasing one end of the switch operation plate, and causes the transmitter unit to wirelessly transmit unique signals corresponding to on and off of the second switch caused by pressing and releasing the other end of the switch operation plate;
Equipped with
The wireless switch device is characterized in that the signal processing unit transmits a unique on signal in response to the first switch and the second switch being turned on, and transmits a common off signal in response to the first switch and the second switch being turned off .
2. The wireless switch device according to claim 1, further comprising:
A box-shaped switch housing that is open on the operation side,
a frame body that is disposed to cover the periphery of the opening of the switch housing and that holds both ends of the switch operation plate in the opening of the switch housing while preventing them from coming off;
a fulcrum portion extending from the rear surface side of each end of the switch operation plate and abutting on a fulcrum receiving portion on the inside of the frame body;
a biasing member that presses the switch operation plate toward the inside of the frame body;
Equipped with
When one end of the switch operation plate is pressed in, the fulcrum portion of the other end abuts against the fulcrum receiving portion inside the frame body, causing the one end to swing, generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning on the first switch, and when the one end of the switch operation plate is released, the plate returns to its initial position, causing electricity to be generated in the power generating unit and turning off the first switch,
When the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed in, the fulcrum portion of one end abuts against the fulcrum receiving portion inside the frame body, causing the other end to swing, generating electricity in the power generating unit and turning on the second switch, and when the other end of the switch operation plate is pushed out, the plate returns to its initial position, causing electricity to be generated in the power generating unit and turning off the second switch.
3. The wireless switch device according to claim 2,
A plurality of divided switch operation plates are arranged in the opening of the switch housing in which the frame is arranged,
a wireless switch device, wherein a plurality of sets of the first switch and the second switch are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of switch operation plates.
4. A control system comprising: a wireless switching device according to claim 1 ; and a control device that receives a signal transmitted from the wireless switching device and controls a predetermined load.
5. The control system of claim 4 ,
the control device is a lighting control device that controls a lighting device,
the wireless switch device transmits a predetermined unique signal that can identify each of turning on, turning off, and dimming the lighting device by a combination of a short push operation and a long push operation on one end and the other end of the switch operation plate,
The lighting control device controls the turning on, turning off, and dimming of the lighting device based on the reception of the unique signal.
5. The control system of claim 4 ,
the control device is a curtain control device that controls opening and closing of a curtain device,
the wireless switch device transmits a predetermined unique signal that can identify each of the opening, closing, and mid-stop of the curtain device by a combination of a short push operation and a long push operation of one end and the other end of the switch operation plate,
The control system is characterized in that the curtain control device controls the opening, closing, or stopping of the curtain device based on the reception of the unique signal.
5. The control system of claim 4 ,
the control device is a shutter control device that controls opening and closing of a shutter device,
the wireless switch device transmits a predetermined unique signal that can identify each of the opening, closing, and mid-stop of the shutter device by a combination of a short push operation and a long push operation of one end and the other end of the switch operation plate,
The control system is characterized in that the shutter control device controls the opening, closing, or intermediate stopping of the shutter device based on receipt of the unique signal.
A wireless switching device;
a control device that receives a signal transmitted from the wireless switch device and controls a predetermined load,
The wireless switch device includes:
a power generating unit that generates power by relative movement with a magnetic field generating member and/or an electromagnetic induction coil;
a power supply unit that rectifies the power generated by the power generation unit and supplies power;
a switch operation plate that, when one end is pressed in, swings about the other end as a fulcrum, and, when the other end is pressed in, swings about the one end as a fulcrum;
a power generation mechanism that generates power by the power generation unit when the one end of the switch operation plate is pressed in and released, and generates power by the power generation unit when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed in and released;
a first switch that is turned on when the one end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the one end is released;
a second switch that is turned on when the other end of the switch operation plate is pressed and turned off when the other end is released;
a signal processing unit that operates when power is supplied from the power supply unit, and causes a transmitter unit to wirelessly transmit unique signals corresponding to on and off of the first switch caused by pressing and releasing one end of the switch operation plate, and causes the transmitter unit to wirelessly transmit unique signals corresponding to on and off of the second switch caused by pressing and releasing the other end of the switch operation plate;
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the control device is a lighting control device that controls a lighting device,
the wireless switch device transmits a predetermined unique signal that can identify each of turning on, turning off, and dimming the lighting device by a combination of a short push operation and a long push operation on one end and the other end of the switch operation plate,
A control system characterized in that the lighting control device controls the turning on, turning off, and dimming of the lighting device based on the reception of the unique signal.

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