JPH03131196A - Operation device provided with additional function for remote controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To install freely a remote controller and an additional function section respectively as required by fixing a main function controller and an additional function controller onto a wall face while using a same base in a operation device with additional function for remote controller. CONSTITUTION:When a remote controller 21 and a talking device 40, e.g. are combined as a bath remote controller 20, the remote controller 21 and the talking device 40 are fixed onto a wall in a bath room C while using a base 50 in common. A thickness D3 of a mount part 51 of the base 50 for the remote controller 21 is thicker than a thickness D4 for a mount part 52 for the talking device 40. As a result, when the remote controller 21 and the talking device 40 are combined with the base 50, a front face 24 of the remote controller 21, and a front face 44 of the talking device 40 are mated to be flush with each other. Thus, even when they are designed as devices employing separate casing, the combined device looks like an integrated single controller.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention provides a main function controller provided for controlling equipment, and an additional function controller having an additional function unit such as an intercom, radio, or television. The present invention relates to an operating device for a remote control device that is integrally provided on a wall surface or the like.

[Prior art] In recent years, intercoms, radios, televisions, etc. have been added to remote control units for water heaters, etc., so that people can enjoy radio broadcasts in the bathroom, etc., and have conversations in the kitchen, etc. Multifunctional remote controllers with various functions have come into widespread use.

In such equipment, the above-mentioned additional functions operate completely independently of equipment such as water heaters, and do not necessarily need to be attached to the equipment. As shown in FIG. 8, a main function remote control 100 and an additional function remote control 101 for controlling equipment.
These are provided as separate casings that can be fitted and fixed to each other, and users who need only the main function remote control 100 can use only the main function remote control 100, while users who also need the additional function remote control 101 can use these as separate casings. The remote controllers are integrated and provided separately.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] However, as mentioned above, the part that serves as an additional function remote control for intercoms, radios, televisions, etc. is independent from the equipment, so it is used separately from the main function remote control. Is possible. For this reason, it is possible to sell an additional function remote control in combination with a device, leaving the usage to the user and installing it completely separate from the main function remote control, or selling it as a completely separate device from the main function remote control. Various installation formats are possible.

In such a case, with the above-mentioned remote control, it is assumed that the additional function remote control is always used in combination with the main function remote control, so if it is installed and fixed without the main function remote control, the mating part of the additional function remote control will be damaged. There is a problem that it becomes exposed and spoils the aesthetic appearance.

On the other hand, regarding the main function remote control for controlling equipment,
There are improvements and specification changes depending on the device, and at that time, if the size of the main function remote control is changed, the shape etc. of the additional function remote control should be changed in accordance with these changes, instead of the conventional one that is integrated. Since the change must be made, there is a problem that the advantage of housing the main function remote control and the additional function remote control in separate casings or the like is halved.

The present invention provides an additional function controller for a remote control device that is equipped with an additional function device that can be installed and used in combination with a remote control for remote control of equipment, in which the remote control and the additional function section can be adjusted according to each need. The purpose is to be able to freely install the system and to reduce the burden of inventory management.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides a device that is connected to a control device that controls the operation of a device,
A remote operation device comprising a main function controller that instructs the operation of the equipment, and an additional function controller that is provided independently of the operation of the equipment and is fixed to a wall integrally with the main function controller. In the additional function operating device, the technical means is that the main 81-function operating device and the additional function operating device are fixed to the wall surface via the same base.

Functions and Effects of the Invention] In the present invention, when a main function operator and an additional function operator that give operation instructions to a device are used together, they are fixed to a wall surface via the same base.

Therefore, each operating device and the base body are fixed in an integrated state, so even if there are irregularities on the wall surface, each operating device does not shift, and a sense of unity as the operating device can be obtained.

In addition, each controller is fixed to the wall via the base, so if the shape of each controller is changed due to a change in specifications, etc., all you need to do is change the shape of the base to match the changed controller. good.

Therefore, what about the shape and internal structure? ! It is easier to deal with than changing the other operation device, which is cumbersome, and reduces the burden of design changes due to specification changes.In addition, the burden of inventorying only the low-priced bases reduces excess inventory. It is possible to reduce the burden on patients who are exposed to the virus.

On the other hand, when installing and fixing each operating device independently, it is sufficient to fix it without using a base.In this case, each operating device does not have a special structure for fitting into each other, so it can be Even if installed, the aesthetic appearance will not be impaired.

Furthermore, since the additional function controller can be installed immediately and independently regardless of the equipment and the main function controller, only the additional function controller can be handled as a separate product.

Therefore, since the additional function controller is not treated as an immediate additional function attached to the main function controller, the inventory burden as an additional function controller is greatly reduced.

[Example] Next, the present invention will be explained based on examples.

The gas hot water supply system 1 shown in Fig. 2 is a complex hot water supply system that can easily supply hot water to the kitchen A, sink B, bathroom C, etc., as well as automatically fill the bathtub with hot water and reheat the bathtub. A hot water supply pipe (not shown) is provided from the water heater main body 2 to the kitchen A, the sink B, and the bathroom C for supplying or filling hot water.

The water heater main body 2 consists of a main heater consisting of a heat exchanger, a burner with an air blower, etc., a bath heater that circulates hot water in the bathtub and reheats it to °C, and circulation piping, and each heater is
Its operation is controlled by a control device 3 provided in the water heater main body 2.

The control device 3 includes a main remote controller 10 installed in the kitchen A and a bath remote controller 20 installed in the bathroom C.

As shown in Fig. 3, each remote controller 10.20 is connected to the control device 3 as a main function controller, and has a remote control operation for instructing the operation and operating state of the water heater body 2 and displaying the operating state. 11.21, and a telephone 30.40 that is attached to each remote controller 11.21 and constitutes a radio intercom for making calls between the kitchen A and the bathroom C. .

The remote controller 11.21 includes an operation switch, a fully automatic switch for instructing automatic hot water filling, settings for hot water filling time, temperature during hot water supply, boiling temperature for hot water filling, etc., and settings for priority use. The control device 3 is equipped with a plurality of switches such as changeover switches for the control device 3, and modulates the operation signal and the setting signal into a predetermined transmission signal according to the operation of each switch.
Send to.

Further, the set time, temperature, etc. are displayed on the liquid crystal display device, and the combustion state, operation standby state, etc. are displayed based on signals such as flame detection by the control device 3.

On the other hand, each telephone set 30.40 has an intercom function section 31.41 for making calls between the kitchen A and the bathroom C, and receives radio broadcasts such as medium wave broadcasts, short wave broadcasts, and FM broadcasts, or television broadcasts. , a broadcast reception function section 32.42 that reproduces received audio or video, and each telephone set 30.
In response to the operation of a switch (not shown) provided at 40,
In addition to communicating with each other between the telephone sets 30 and 40, the broadcast reception function section 32.42 uses a reproduction device 33.43 such as a speaker or an image monitor to reproduce the received audio or video, for example. A receiver 34 for receiving radio broadcasts or television broadcasts is installed on the telephone set 30 and 40 for making calls using the main remote control 10! 30, so that the broadcast can be enjoyed in either kitchen A or bathroom C.

The interpon function units 31.41 are each equipped with a microphone and a control circuit for performing necessary switching control with the broadcast reception function unit 32.42, and each remote controller 11.21 is It is connected by a dedicated cable E consisting of several different electric wires, and the reproduction device 33.
The low frequency amplifier and speaker provided as 43 for reproducing the sound can also be used for reproducing the call sound of the intercom function section 31.41.

In addition, the power supply for the telephone set 30 and 40 is connected to the remote controller 11.
．． The power supplied from the control device v3 to each remote control circuit of 21 may be used, or for example, the power supplied from the control device v3 to each remote control circuit of
A power supply unit separate from the power supply for the control device 3 of the water heater main body 2 may be provided inside the water heater body 2 so that power can be supplied independently by inserting a separate plug into an outlet.

Each of the above remote controllers 11.21 and each telephone 30.4
0, the remote controller 11 and the telephone 30, and the remote controller 21 and the telephone 40 are combined and fixed to the wall of the kitchen A or the bathroom C for each remote controller 10.20.

Here, the remote controller 11.21 and the telephone 30.40
Each of these is operated by an independent circuit configuration, and the electrical components constituting each circuit are each housed in a casing made of two resin members fitted together via a backing.

Therefore, only the telephone 30 and 40 are connected to the remote controller 11.
21 and can be installed at a different location and used as an independent electrical product.

In the following, a first embodiment of the combination structure and fixing method of the bath remote control 20 will be explained.

FIG. 1 shows the external appearance when the remote controller 21 and the telephone 40 are combined and used as the bath remote controller 20. When these are installed at the same time, the remote controller 21 and the telephone 40 are attached to the base 50. It will be fixed to the wall in the bathroom C via.

The remote controller 21 is provided with a remote control circuit that operates using electric power supplied from the control device 3 and houses all the circuits necessary for communication with the control device 3. Necessary instructions are written on the surface of the remote control circuit. some switches to give 2
2, and a transparent P that allows you to see through the liquid crystal display device installed inside.
An A window 23 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, on both sides of the front surface 24 of the remote controller 21, narrow stepped portions 25 are provided in the vertical direction. A through hole 26 is formed for fixing to.

A decorative cover 27 for covering the fixing screw exposed from the through hole 26 is fitted into the stepped portion 25, and the front surface 2
4.Improve the aesthetic appearance.

On the other hand, the telephone set 40 has a circuit configuration completely independent of the remote controller 21, and includes a circuit necessary for exchanging signals with the telephone set 30, and an audio amplifier for reproducing the audio or video of the received broadcast. It also houses speakers, video amplifiers, liquid crystal display screens, etc.

A remote controller 21 is provided on both sides of the front surface 44 of the telephone 40.
Similarly, narrow stepped portions 45 are provided in the vertical direction, and a through hole 46 for fixing the telephone set 40 to the base 50 is formed in the center of each stepped portion 45.
A decorative cover 47 is fitted to the.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the dimensions of the remote controller 21 and the telephone 40 are the same in width and height, and only the depths D1 and D2 are different.
Call 8140 is louder.

Therefore, in the base body 50, the thickness D3 of the portion 51 that accommodates the remote controller 21 is larger than the thickness D4 of the portion 52 that accommodates the telephone call 8140.

As a result, the remote controller 21 and the call! i! 40 is combined with the base 50, the position of the front surface 24 of the remote controller 21 and the position of the front surface 44 of the telephone fi 40 coincide and become the same surface.

Therefore, the remote controller 21 and the telephone 40 are provided integrally, and even if they are provided as devices with separate casings, a sense of unity as a single controller can be obtained.

Further, since the arrangement of the remote controller 21 and the telephone set 40 may be reversed, the arrangement can be determined according to the user's preference.

In addition, for each attachment of the base body 50, screw fixing parts 51a and 52a are provided in the parts 51 and 52 corresponding to the respective through holes 26 and 46, and the remote controller 21 and the telephone R40 are connected by screws (not shown). Each can be fixed to the base 50.

As shown in FIG.
and a cylindrical part 54 having a hole 53 through which the cable of the telephone 40 is passed, and the wall F is sandwiched from the opposite side of the wall F by a fixing member 70 via a cylindrical member 55 provided passing through the wall F. Fixed, each through hole 26.46
A through hole communicating with the base body 50 may be provided in the base body 50, and the base body 50 may be sandwiched between the remote controller 21 and the telephone 40 and the wall and fixed directly with screws.

When installing the above-mentioned remote control operation unit 21 and telephone set 40 alone, they can be directly fixed to the wall using the through holes 26 and 46, and are compatible with only the remote control operation unit 21 or telephone set 40. It can also be fixed to a wall using a dedicated base.

When using dedicated bases, the thickness of each base does not need to be larger than the base 50 when installed at the same time.

Further, the shape or thickness of the base 50 can be easily changed depending on the width and height of the remote controller 21 or the telephone 40, so that one of the remote controller 21 or the telephone 40 can be When the specifications of one device are changed, only the base 50 needs to be changed without making any changes to the other device, which has a complicated internal structure, so when improving the device, the negative phase required to cope with the change can be reduced. can.

A second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

This embodiment is designed in consideration of further improving the aesthetic appearance when installed.
The front face 44 of the telephone 40 has a stepped portion 2 all around it.
5a and a stepped portion 45a are provided, and a decorative cover 56' is provided to simultaneously cover these stepped portions 25a and 45a.

As a result, when the remote controller 21 and the telephone 40 are installed together, the sense of unity when viewed from the front can be further improved.

Furthermore, when the remote controller 21 and the telephone 22 are installed independently, the appearance can be improved by providing a decorative cover that surrounds only the stepped portions of each.

In this case, each cover member will increase as an inventory burden, but
In the case of a design change, by changing only the depth, it is possible to use the same cover member even after the change, so it is possible to use dimensions with sufficient width and height in advance for a series of operating devices. By setting , it is possible to reduce the inventory burden, and it is possible to cope with this by changing only the base body, as in the case of the first embodiment described above.

As described above, according to the present invention, since the remote controller as the main function controller and the telephone as the additional function controller are fixed to the wall via the base, a sense of stability and stability can be obtained. Since each can be installed independently, inventory burden can be reduced.

In addition, due to improvements and specification changes, the shape etc. of -.
If changes are made, only the base body needs to be changed accordingly, so the burden of design changes can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, the bath remote control was explained.
The same can be applied to the main remote controller.

Further, the equipment provided with each remote controller is not limited to a gas water heater or the like, but may be an air conditioner such as a heater or a cooler.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a bath remote control according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an indoor profile diagram showing the installed state of the gas hot water supply system of this embodiment, and Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a bath remote control according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the hot water supply system; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the assembly of the bath remote control according to the first embodiment; FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing an example of the bath remote control fixed to a wall; FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a bath remote control showing an embodiment, FIG. 7 is an assembly diagram of a bath remote control showing a second embodiment, and FIG. 8 is an assembly diagram showing a conventional example of a multifunctional remote controller. In the figure, 2... Water heater main unit), 3... Control device, 20... Bath remote control (operation H with additional functions of remote control device), 21... Remote control device (main function operation device), 40...Call a<additional function controller), 50...
Base.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) A main function controller that is connected to a control device that controls the operation of a device and instructs the operation of the device, and a main function controller that is provided independently of the operation of the device and that In a controller with additional functions of a remote control device, the controller includes an additional function controller integrally fixed to a wall surface, wherein the main function controller and the additional function controller are fixed to the wall surface via the same base. An operating device with additional functions for a remote control device, characterized in that: