JPH0239999A - Fluid operated body - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To ensure that an operative element operates upon detection of an external stimulus such as sound, light and heat applied to an operative body, thereby giving a fresh surprise as an object of admiration, by providing an operative element operated by blowing off a fluid, a fluid blowing-off device, and a sensor switch for sensing a sound, light, heat, odor or the like. CONSTITUTION:In the condition where a main switch 8 of an operative body A is turned ON, a sensor switch 9 senses a sound, upon which a motor 5 is operated for a predetermined time, and a blowing-off device 4 connected directly to the motor 5 is also operated simultaneously. An air flow generated by the blowing-off device 4 oscillates leaves (operative elements) 3, 3,... of a plant 2 grown in a flowerpot 1. Thus, when a person claps his hands or when music starts sounding, air blown off in response to the sound causes the leaves 3, 3,... to move in a resulting manner, giving an impression full of fresh surprise as if there were some communication between the person and the operative body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a moving body using fluid, and more particularly to a moving body that operates by sensing external stimuli such as light, sound, heat, and smell.

(Prior art and its problems) In general, ornamental objects such as paintings and plants installed at predetermined locations are
It is common sense that objects are left motionless, which is why they are called still lifes.

However, attempts are being made to add some value to these things so that they are not just something to look at and admire, but to make them more inspirational.

The present invention was developed in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to propose an operating body that can be operated in response to external stimuli such as sound, light, heat, and smell.

(Means for Achieving the Object) As a means for achieving the above object, a fluid operating device according to the present invention is characterized by having the following requirements.

(a) The operating body is provided with an operating element that operates by blowing out fluid, a blowing device that blows out the fluid, and a sensor switch that uses a sensor that detects sound, light, heat, odor, etc.

(b) The above operation blowing device is driven by a motor,
The drive circuit of the motor is provided with the sensor switch.

(Operations and Effects of the Invention) As configured above, according to the fluid-based operating body according to the present invention, when an external stimulus such as sound, light, heat, etc. is applied to the operating body, the sensor detects this and blows out the air. The device is activated, fluid is blown out, and the operator moves. Therefore, for example, if the external stimulus is a sound and the actuator is set as a leaf on a plant, when you clap your hands or when music starts playing, the fluid ejected in response will cause the leaves to begin to rustle. It can give a fresh and surprising impression, as if some kind of communication exists between the hand and the moving body. In addition, if the external stimulus is smoke and the actuator is set as a flower, when smoke occurs due to a fire, etc., water will blow out and the flowers will make noise, making a sound, making it easy to detect abnormalities. This allows the operating body to also serve as an alarm function. If the external stimulus is light and an infrared sensor is used to detect people entering and exiting, a security function can be added.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an ornamental object with a fresh surprise that has not been seen before, and it is also possible to obtain clues for developing alarms for fires, etc., and completely new games.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1 fa) (b), reference numeral A indicates a fluid-based operating body according to the present invention. This fluid-based moving body A includes a flower pot 1 and a plant 2 planted in the flower pot 1, and the plant 2 is provided with a large number of leaves (actors) 3, 3, . . . . Although the upper flowerpot 1 and the flowerpot 2 are made of synthetic resin, they may be made of living water.

A blowing device 4 is disposed near the upper side of the flowerpot l, and the blowing device 4 is constituted by a blowing fan whose power source is a motor 5, and the blowing direction of the blowing fan is controlled by actuators 3.3 and 3.・It is set and arranged to face.

Further, the motor 5 and the blowing device 4 are directly connected.

Note that the number of blowing devices 4 is not limited to one.

Furthermore, a power supply unit 7 is located at the bottom of the flowerpot l, a main switch 8 is located at the center near the front side with a part exposed to the outside, and a sound source that operates when a volume above a certain level is detected is located above. A sensor switch 9 formed by a sensor is provided.

The motor 5, blowing device 4, main switch 8, and sensor switch 9 are electrically connected to a drive circuit shown in FIG. As a result, the motor 5 operates for a certain period of time based on the sound detected by the sensor switch 9.

In addition to the above-mentioned driving circuit, for example, the motor drive circuit is turned on by the first sound of the sensor switch 9, turned off by the next sound, and then turned on by the next sound. It may be configured to be performed alternately.

The sensor switch is not limited to sound, and may be one that senses light, heat, odor, gas, and the like.

According to the fluid operating body configured as described above, when the main switch 8 is turned on, the motor 5 is operated for a predetermined time by sensing sound by the sensor switch 9, and the blower directly connected to the motor 5 is operated. Device 4 also operates at the same time. At this time, the leaves of the plant 2 planted in the flowerpot l are blown by the wind sent by the blowing device 4.
Operator) 3.3... can be swung. Therefore, when you clap your hands, when the music starts, etc.
The air blown out in response to this causes the leaves of the tree to rustle and move, creating a fresh and surprising feeling, as if some kind of communication exists between the hand and the moving body. can make an impression.

Next, FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the operating body A using fluid. In this fluid operating body A, the blowing device 4 is formed by a water pump using a motor 5 as a power source. The water ejected from the blow-off device 4 is used to move the flower (operator) 11 planted in the flowerpot l.

A tank 12 is provided in the flower pot 1 so that water can be replenished, and the tank 12 and the blowing device 4 are connected by a hose 13.

In this case, if the sensor switch 9 is set as a smoke sensor, when smoke occurs due to a fire, etc., water will blow out from the blow-off device 4 and the flowers will make a noise, making a sound, making it easy to detect an abnormality. The operating body can also serve as an alarm function.

Note that in FIG. 3, the same reference numerals as in FIG.

Next, FIG. 4 shows still another embodiment of the operating body A using fluid. The operating body A by this fluid is a base body 20 and a base body 20.
and a cover member 21 detachably attached to the upper part of the base body 20 and the cover member 21.
Light synthetic resin spheres (actuators) 23.23 are housed in the cavity 22 formed by the spheres 23.
23 .

As a result, it can be used as a game device in which air is blown out by clapping hands near each blow-off device 6, and the sphere 23 is thrown toward an opponent (which may be a basket provided at a predetermined position).

In addition, in FIG. 4, since the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1(a) (bl) indicate the same members, the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In addition, also in this example, the sensor switch is not necessarily limited to a sound sensor or a gas sensor, and may be activated by sensing light, heat, odor, etc., for example.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a fluid-based operating body according to the present invention, and FIG.
a) is its perspective view, the same figure (bl is an explanatory diagram of the internal structure, second
The figure is an electric circuit diagram, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing other embodiments of the fluid operating body. Code A...Moving body using fluid, 3.11.23...
Actuator, 4.6...Blowout device, 9...Sensor switch patent Applicant: Takara Co., Ltd. Agent
Patent Attorney Mikio Segawa Procedural Amendment Written October 27, 1999 2゜4゜1986 Patent Application No. 190820 Name of Invention Relationship with Case of Person Who Amends Moving Body by Fluid Patent Applicant Address Tokyo 4-19-16 Aoto, Katsushika-ku, Miyako
Takara Co., Ltd. Representative Yasuta Sato

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A fluid-based moving body characterized by having the following requirements. (a) The operating body is provided with an operating element that operates by blowing out fluid, a blowing device that blows out the fluid, and a sensor switch that uses a sensor that detects sound, light, heat, odor, etc. (b) The above operation blowing device is driven by a motor,
The drive circuit of the motor is provided with the sensor switch. (2) Claim 1, wherein the fluid is air.
A moving body using the fluid described. (3) The fluid-based operating body according to claim 1, wherein the fluid is water.