JPH03166900A - Remote control switch device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the control and to avoid the loss of cosmetic appearance by mounting a switch unit and a blank chip to a switch mount hole corresponding to a section area. CONSTITUTION:When the layout of a load L is changed, a panel 15 is removed to remove a layout sheet 12 and a switch unit 6 is mounted to a switch mount hole 7 at a prescribed position after the change of the layout and a blank chip 16 is mounted to a switch mount hole 7 being a blank and a color label of a color corresponding to a section area mounted respectively is stuck to form a partition area map corresponding to the new layout. Then the layout sheet 12 is coated after that and the layout sheet 12 is filed by the panel 15 to easily cope with the layout change in the load L.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a remote control switch device in which a plurality of operation switches are collectively arranged to remotely control loads such as lighting equipment placed in various parts of a building. be. [Prior Art] Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 11, a system for remotely controlling loads such as lighting fixtures placed in various parts of a building has a central control unit 1, a unique address set, and an operation switch S.
A monitoring terminal device 2 for monitoring 1... and a load L,...
There is a time division multiplex transmission system configured by connecting a control terminal 3 to a signal line 4.

As shown in FIG. 12, this system controls a start pulse signal ST, a mode data signal MD indicating a signal mode, an address data signal AD for calling a terminal 2.3, a load L1, etc. from a central control device 1, as shown in FIG. A time division multiplex transmission signal consisting of a control data signal CD, a checksum data signal CS, and a return waiting period WT that sets a signal return period from the terminal device 2.3 is transmitted, and each terminal device 2, 3 Then, when the data of the address data signal AD of the transmission signal received via the signal line 4 matches the own unique address, the control data of the control data signal CD is taken in, and the control data is monitored in synchronization with the return waiting period WT. Data signals (operation state monitoring data of operation switch S1..., operating state monitoring data of load L1...) are sent back.The central controller 1 normally sends the mode data signal MD. When a dummy transmission signal in dummy mode is sent out, and an interrupt signal is sent back from one of the monitoring terminals 2 in synchronization with the transmission period of the start pulse signal SP in response to the operation of the operation switch S1... , "Control for detecting this interrupt generating terminal 2, accessing the terminal 2, returning operation state monitoring data of the operation switch S1..., and controlling the load L1... corresponding to this operation state monitoring data." Create control data to be transmitted to the control terminal 3, and time-division multiplex transmit the control data signal CD to the control terminal 3 via the signal line 4 as a transmission signal shown in FIG. 12 to transmit the load L1... control data to control the blinking of the operation display elements La, Lb of the monitoring terminal 2 based on the operating state monitoring information of the load L1... sent back from the control terminal 3. By the way, conventionally, a remote control switch device is a device in which a plurality of operation switches S, to S4 used in this type of system are arranged all at once, and a conventional remote control switch device X is as shown in FIG. Operation switch S for remote control
, ~ S, in an appropriate space (for example,
A signal line 4 for time-division multiplex transmission is installed in a built-in wiring box and wired to a monitoring terminal 2 that monitors the operation of these operation switches SI to S4. , there was one that allowed block control of multiple lighting fixtures.

In the illustrated example, the monitoring terminal 2 includes operation switches 81 to S4.
It is integrated into a switch monitoring terminal. However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the operation switches S, ~
Since S, are simply arranged in a row, it is difficult to understand the correspondence relationship between the blocked loads and the operation switches S, ~S, and the load (lighting equipment) L1 When the division of control blocks becomes complicated,
The problem was that it became increasingly difficult to understand.

For this reason, there was a method of pasting a divided area map M etc. representing the division of the control block near the remote control switch device X, and associating the relationship between the divided area map M and the operation switches S, ~S4 by numbers, colors, etc. .

[5 @Problems that Akira is trying to solve] However, in the conventional method of pasting the divided area map M that makes the operation switches S, ~S, and loads correspond to each other near the remote control switch device X, the inner wall surface of the building There was a problem that it was difficult to match the design with the interior of the room, and the aesthetics of the room was also spoiled. In addition, when changing the load layout, the method of pasting the divided area map M became a problem, as well as the change of the display corresponding to the operation switches 81 to S4 and the method of pasting the divided area map M.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its purpose is to enable easy recognition of the correspondence between operation switches and loads, to facilitate control operations, and to avoid spoiling the aesthetics of the interior. To provide a remote control switch device that can easily accommodate changes in load layout.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the remote control switch device of the present invention includes a mounting frame having a substantially U-shaped cross section in which a plurality of switch insertion holes are bored in a matrix, A switch unit is provided with an operation switch on the front side, a lead wire for connecting the signal line is led out from the rear part, and is removably inserted into the switch insertion hole, and the switch unit has a shape substantially the same as the front part of the switch unit. A blank chip that is removably inserted into the switch insertion hole, a transparent layout sheet that is covered on the front side of the mounting frame, and a signal line that is arranged on the inner surface of the side of the mounting frame. It consists of a terminal block to which connection lead wires are detachably connected and signal lines are connected, and a color label for identifying the area is affixed to the front of the head of the switch unit and blank chip so that it can be changed freely. It is. [Function] Therefore, in the remote control switch device of the present invention, the switch unit provided with the operation switch can be removably inserted into the switch insertion hole of the mounting frame, so that the switch insertion hole corresponding to each divided area can be adjusted. Simply inserting a switch unit and a blank chip into the hole allows you to change the load layout. Corrections to the divided area map due to layout changes can be made using the colors affixed to the front of the head of the switch unit and blank chip. Since this can be done by simply replacing the labels, it is easy to change the divided area map due to changes in the layout.In particular, since all you need to do is change the color label, there is no need for extra switch units or blank chips to correct the divided area map. This has the effect of eliminating wasted parts.
In addition, the divided area map formed by color-coded color labels can be seen through the transparent layout sheet, making it possible to visually check the positional relationship between the color-coded divided area map and the switch unit. It is easy to recognize the correspondence between the two, making control operations easy, and since the layout sheet and operation switches are integrated, it does not spoil the aesthetics of the interior. [Embodiment] Figures 1 to 10 show an embodiment of the present invention, which includes an operation switch S for controlling a load and a two-color light emitting diode that is driven to emit different colors depending on whether the load is on or off. A plurality of switch units 6 are provided at the front, and a plurality of switch units 6 from which signal line connection lead wires 5 are led out at the rear. The mounting frame 8 is assembled by fastening a fixing screw 9 to a mounting frame 8 in which switch insertion holes 7 are drilled in a matrix shape and a screw hole 10 provided in the center piece of the mounting frame 8.
Synthetic resin panel frame 11 attached to the center surface of
and a layout sheet 12 that is fitted on the front side of the panel frame 11 so as to cover the central opening 11a of the panel frame 11 and covered on the front side of the mounting frame 8 through the central opening 11.
Then, a locking protrusion 13, which is for holding down the peripheral part of this layout sheet 12 and is provided on the rear surface as shown in FIGS. 10(a) and (b), is bored into the frame piece 1lb of the panel frame 11. A blank chip 16 whose head shape is approximately the same as the shape of the head of the switch unit 6 is mounted. It consists of a terminal block 30 attached to the inner surface of one side piece of the frame 8, and can be detachably attached to the switch insertion hole 7 at a predetermined position according to the layout of the load L controlled by the control terminal 3. The switch unit 6 is inserted and locked. As shown in FIG. 6, the mounting frame 8 includes a mounting hole 17 for mounting on a switch box and a locking hole l8 for a clip used when installing the mounting hole in a wall panel.
Corresponding to these holes 17 and 18, a convex hole 19 is bored in the fragment 1lb of the panel frame 1l so that it can be attached from the panel frame 11 side, as shown in Fig. 2. It has been done. The layout sheet 12 is made of an elastic synthetic resin sheet with a frame portion 12a having a transparent (or semi-transparent) portion 12b.The transparent portion 12b displays the position and operation of the operation switch S of the switch unit 6. Element LA
The light can be visually recognized, and the operation switch S can be operated via the layout sheet 12. Note that when the layout sheet 12 is made of a hard sheet, the transparent portion 12
b may be formed of a hole, and the operation and display may be performed through the transparent portion 12b made of the hole.

The switch unit 6 consists of a synthetic resin switch box 6a shown in FIG. 9 and a synthetic resin switch force bar 6b shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b). The external size is such that it can be inserted into the switch insertion hole 7, and a circuit as a control terminal is disposed inside, and an operation switch S and an operation display element LA are disposed near the opening. A sui-chikapaa 6b is attached to the opening.

The switch body 6a and the switch force bar 6b are connected by locking claws 21 protruding from both sides of the opening of the switch body 6a, which are bored into both side walls of the rectangular tube portion 24 of the switch force bar 6a. This is done by locking into the locking hole 22 from the inside, and at this time the push button 23 of the operation switch S is movably arranged between the front plate 25 of the switch cover 6a and the switch force bar 6b. The switch force bar 6b is attached to the front plate 2
5 is formed to have an outer dimension larger than that of the switch insertion hole 7, and the rectangular tube portion 24 that can be inserted into the switch insertion hole 7 is formed on the rear surface of the front plate 25. A window hole 25a corresponding to the push button 23 of the switch S and an exposure window 25b of the operation display element LA are opened. In addition, U-shaped slits are formed around the other walls of the rectangular tube portion 24 adjacent to the both side walls in which the locking holes 22 are formed to provide elasticity, and locking protrusions 26a are formed on the outer surface. A piece 26 is formed and a switch insertion hole 7 is formed.
When the switch unit 6 is inserted into the switch unit 6, the elastic piece 26 bends inward and the locking protrusion 26a passes through the switch insertion hole 7. After this passage, the locking protrusion 25a and the rear peripheral part of the front plate 25 are connected to the switch. By holding the mounting frame 8 around the opening of the insertion hole 7, the switch unit 6 can be detachably inserted into the switch insertion hole 7.

As shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b), the blank chip 16 has an outer shape that is approximately the same as the switch force bar 6b that forms the oval head of the switch unit 6, and is formed on the rear surface of the front plate 27. By supporting the mounting frame 8 around the opening of the switch insertion hole 7 with the locking protrusions 29a of the elastic pieces 29 provided on both side walls of the square tube part 28 and the rear surface periphery of the front plate 27, the switch insertion hole 7 is closed. It can be inserted and removed freely. These switch units 6 or blank switches 716 can be replaced with colored labels 20a or 20b coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive or the like on the back side as shown in FIG. 3(a) or (b) on the front of the head. It is now possible to paste it into . The color labels 20a, 20b are prepared in different colors corresponding to the divided areas, and the color labels 20a, 20b of the same color are prepared. Switch unit 6 with 20b attached, blank chip 16
By combining the above, it is possible to formulate a divided area map. Further, the color label 20a corresponding to the switch unit 6 has holes 32a and 32b for exposing the operation display element LA and the operation button 23 of the operation switch S.

The terminal block 30 is composed of a terminal section 30a for connecting the signal line 4, and a terminal section 30b provided with a plurality of pairs of connection terminals for inserting and connecting the tip of the lead wire 5 led out from the switch unit 6. , as shown in FIG. 6, is arranged on a printed board 31 attached to the inner surface of one side of the mounting frame 8.

After fixing the panel frame 11 to the mounting frame 8 with fixing screws, the switch unit 6 and the blank chip 16 with the same color labels 20a and 20b pasted are inserted into the switch insertion hole 7 at the position corresponding to the divided area. The lead wire 5 led out from the switch unit 6 is connected to the terminal portion 30b of the terminal block 30.

Next, the layout sheet 12 is covered on the front side of the panel frame 11, and after i&, the panel 15 is fitted into the panel frame 11 and the layout sheet 12 is pressed and fixed, thereby completing the installation.

At this time, the color-coded area map can be visually recognized through the transparent portion 12b of the layout sheet 12. Next, when changing the layout of load L, panel 1
5, remove the layout sheet 12, insert the switch unit 6 into the switch insertion hole 7 at the predetermined position after changing the layout, and insert the blank chip 16 into the blank switch insertion hole 7. , color labels 20a, 2 of colors corresponding to the inserted divided areas.
0b to form a divided area map corresponding to the new layout, then cover the layout sheet 12, and fix the layout sheet 12 with the panel 15 to easily change the layout of the load L. I can handle it. Note that when changing the address of the switch unit 6, it is necessary to change the unique address using the address setting switch.

As described above, in the embodiment, the operation switch S can be arranged by simply inserting it into the switch insertion hole 7 of the mounting frame 8 in accordance with the layout of the load L.
The correspondence relationship between the load L and the load L can be easily recognized, and control operations can be performed easily. Further, unlike the conventional example, there is no need to paste a divided area map, so the interior aesthetics are not spoiled. Furthermore, when changing the layout of the load L, it can be easily handled by replacing the switch unit 6, inserting a blank chip 16, and replacing the colored labels 20a, 20b. [Effects of the Invention] The present invention includes a mounting frame having a substantially U-shaped cross section in which a plurality of switch insertion holes are bored in a matrix, an operation switch for controlling the load is provided on the front, and a lead wire for connecting a signal line is provided. a switch unit that is led out from the rear and is removably inserted into the switch insertion hole, and a blank chip that has approximately the same shape as the front part of the switch unit and is removably inserted into the switch insertion hole. , a transparent layout sheet covered on the front side of the mounting frame, and a terminal disposed on the inner surface of the side piece of the mounting frame to removably connect the signal line connection lead wire and to connect the signal line. Since the switch unit and the blank chip have color labels attached to the head surfaces of the switch unit and the blank chip to identify the area, the switch unit with the operation switch can be attached to the switch on the mounting frame. It can be removably inserted into the insertion hole, so it is possible to change the load layout by simply inserting the switch unit and blank chip into the switch insertion hole corresponding to each division area, and the layout can be changed easily. Corrections to the divided area map can be made simply by replacing the color labels affixed to the front of the head of the switch unit and blank chip, making it easy to change the divided area map due to layout changes. Since only a change is required, there is no need for extra switch units or blank chips for correcting the divided area map, and there is an effect that there is no wastage of parts.

In addition, the divided area map formed by color-coded color labels can be seen through the transparent layout sheet, making it possible to visually check the positional relationship between the color-coded divided area map and the switch unit. It is easy to recognize the correspondence between the two and control operations are easy, and since the layout sheet and the operation switch are integrated, the aesthetics of the interior of the room are not spoiled.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the same, Fig. 3 (a> is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship between the switch unit and color labels of the above, and Fig. 3 (b) ) is an exploded perspective view showing the relationship between the blank chip and the color label.
The figure is a horizontal sectional view of the same as the above, Fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the same as the above, Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the same as the above in which a part of the mounting frame can be omitted, and Fig. 7 (a) and (b) are the blank chips of the same as the above. 8(a) and 8(b) are explanatory diagrams for assembling the main parts of the same switch unit, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the same switch box, and FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b) are ) are a horizontal cross-sectional view and a vertical cross-sectional view of the same panel as above, Figure 10(c) is an explanatory diagram of panel installation, Figure 1l is a schematic configuration diagram of the time division multiplex transmission system, and Figure 12 is a signal diagram of the same as above. The format explanatory diagram, FIG. 13, is a perspective view showing the arrangement state of a conventional example. 6 is the switch unit. 7 is a switch insertion hole, 8 is a mounting frame, 11 is a panel frame, 12 is a layout sheet, 15
is a panel, 16 is a blank chip, 20a and 20b are color labels, and S is an operation switch.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A mounting frame with a substantially U-shaped cross section in which multiple switch insertion holes are drilled in a matrix, an operation switch for controlling the load is provided on the front, and a lead wire for connecting the signal line is led out from the rear. a switch unit that is removably inserted into the switch insertion hole; a blank chip formed in approximately the same shape as the front part of the switch unit and removably inserted into the switch insertion hole; and a front surface of the mounting frame. It is composed of a transparent layout sheet covered on the side, and a terminal block disposed on the inner surface of the side piece of the mounting frame to which the signal line connection lead wire is detachably connected and the signal line is connected, A remote control switch device characterized in that a color label for identifying a divided area is removably affixed to the front of the head of the switch unit and blank chip.