JPH03187632A - Remote controller - Google Patents
Remote controllerInfo
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- JPH03187632A JPH03187632A JP1327817A JP32781789A JPH03187632A JP H03187632 A JPH03187632 A JP H03187632A JP 1327817 A JP1327817 A JP 1327817A JP 32781789 A JP32781789 A JP 32781789A JP H03187632 A JPH03187632 A JP H03187632A
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- 230000005855 radiation Effects 0.000 abstract 2
- 238000004378 air conditioning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000002441 reversible effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000002834 transmittance Methods 0.000 description 1
Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
（イ）産業上の利用分野
本発明は、映像機器、音響機器のチャンネル操作や、暖
冷房機器の温度・風量等の調節や、ガレジドアの開閉等
を遠隔操作する遠隔操作機器に係り、詳しくは赤外光線
等の光線により１ｍｌ隔して配置された機器の受光部に
信号光線を送り、受信した機器が、該信号光線を電気信
号に変えて、その電気信号により、離隔して配設された
機器を操作する遠隔操作器に関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Industrial application field The present invention is a remote control device for remotely controlling channels of video equipment and audio equipment, adjusting temperature and air volume of heating and cooling equipment, opening and closing garage doors, etc. Regarding operating equipment, in detail, a signal beam such as an infrared ray is sent to the light receiving part of the device placed 1 ml apart, and the receiving device converts the signal beam into an electrical signal and uses the electrical signal. , relates to a remote control device for operating remotely located equipment.
（０） 従来の技術
従来、この種の遠隔操作器は、第５図に示すように、角
形板状の本体ａの一端に、発光口すが設けられていて、
キーＣを押すと、信号光線ｄが発光口すから本体ａの中
心線にほぼ平行に発射され、所望の機器の受光部に信号
光線ｄが入射することにより、所望の機器を所定のチャ
ンネルに合わせたり、所定の作動をさせたりするように
なっている。(0) Prior Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 5, this type of remote control device has a light emitting port provided at one end of a rectangular plate-shaped main body a.
When key C is pressed, a signal beam d is emitted from the light emitting port almost parallel to the center line of the main body a, and the signal beam d enters the light receiving part of the desired device, thereby setting the desired device to a predetermined channel. It is designed to be able to match and perform specific operations.
（ハ〉 発明が解決しようとする課題
しかしながら、第６図に示すように、操作者ｅが正座し
て、本体ａのキーＣを設けた面を正視しながら信号光線
ｄを所望機器の受光部ｆにむけて発射することは容易に
できるが、第７図に示すように、例えば安楽椅子ｇに操
作者ｅが寝そべって、操作するときには、信号光線ｄが
上方を向いて発射され、所望機器の受光部ｆに合わせに
くいので、状態をおこす等の無理な姿勢をしなければ、
従来の遠隔操作器を使用することができない。(C) Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, as shown in FIG. However, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, when an operator e is lying on an easy chair g and operates the signal beam d, the signal beam d is emitted upward, and the signal beam d is emitted toward the desired device. Since it is difficult to align with the light receiving part f of
Traditional remote controls cannot be used.
特に、病気で床に寝ついていて、体を動かすことのでき
ない操作者にとっては、キーＣを見ながら、押圧して、
所望の機器の受光部ｆに信号光線ｄを合わせることは不
可能に近いことであるという欠点があった。Especially for operators who are sick on the bed and cannot move their bodies, press key C while looking at it.
There is a drawback that it is almost impossible to match the signal beam d with the light receiving section f of a desired device.
そこで、本発明は、如何なる姿勢の操作者にも容易に操
作できる遠隔操作器を提供することを目的とするもので
ある。Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a remote controller that can be easily operated by an operator in any posture.
（ニ）課題を解決するための手段
本発明は、上述の事情に鑑みてなされたものであって、
例えば第１図を参照して示すと、本体（１）の表面に操
作キー（３）と、１一端部に信号光線（４）の発光口（
５）と、を有する遠隔操作器において、前記信号光線（
４）の発光方向を調節自在に形成したことを特徴とする
。(d) Means for solving the problem The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and includes:
For example, with reference to FIG.
5), in which the signal beam (
4) The light emitting direction is adjustable.
（ホ）作用
以上の構成に基づき、操作者が前記遠隔操作器の本体（
１）を該本体（１〉の前記操作キー（３）を目視できる
ように把持して、前記反射板（７）を前記信号光線（４
）が所要受光部に反射するように回動した後固定し、該
操作キー（３）を操作する。(E) Function Based on the above configuration, the operator can
1) so that the operation key (3) of the main body (1) can be seen, and the reflector plate (7) is
) is rotated so that the light is reflected on the desired light receiving section, and then fixed, and the operation key (3) is operated.
なお、前記カッコ内の符号は例示であって、何等橘戒を
限定するものではない。Note that the symbols in parentheses are just examples and do not limit Tachibana Kai in any way.
（へ）実施例 以下、図面に沿って、本発明の詳細な説明する。(f) Example Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
第１図において、１は遠隔操作器の本体で、角型の厚板
状に形成されており、表面２に操作キー３が複数個設け
られている。そして、本体１の内部には電池、発振電気
回路素子およびＬＥＤ素子等が設けられていて、電池か
らの電圧を操作キー３を押圧することにより、発振電気
回路素子に加電すると、この発振電気回路素子が電気信
号を出し、この電気信号を受けたＬＥＤ素子は信号光線
４を発する。この信号光線４は本体１の一端部に設けた
発光口５においてレンズ等を透してほぼ平行光線としと
て発射される。In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes the main body of the remote controller, which is formed in the shape of a square thick plate, and a plurality of operation keys 3 are provided on the surface 2. A battery, an oscillating electric circuit element, an LED element, etc. are provided inside the main body 1, and when the voltage from the battery is applied to the oscillating electric circuit element by pressing the operation key 3, the oscillating electric circuit element is The circuit element emits an electric signal, and the LED element receiving this electric signal emits a signal light beam 4. This signal light beam 4 passes through a lens or the like at a light emitting port 5 provided at one end of the main body 1 and is emitted as a substantially parallel light beam.
現状では赤外光線が透過率がよいので、前記ＬＥＤ素子
は電気信号を赤外光線に変えるものが多く用いられてい
るが、発射しているか目視できないため、赤色光線を発
するＬＥＤ素子が使用され始めている。電源電圧は１．
５〜２ボルト程度でよく、ＬＥＤ素子は５ｍワット程度
のもので、７〜８ｍ１ｉれた受光側に充分到達する。Currently, infrared rays have good transmittance, so LED elements that convert electrical signals into infrared rays are often used, but since it is impossible to visually see whether they are being emitted, LED elements that emit red rays are used. It's starting. The power supply voltage is 1.
It is sufficient to use about 5 to 2 volts, and the LED element is about 5 m watts, which sufficiently reaches the light receiving side at a distance of 7 to 8 m1i.
そして、受光側には受光素子が取付けられていて、この
受光素子がＬＥＤの逆作用、すなわち、信号光線を受け
て信号電流を発生し、この信号電流により所望機器のチ
ャンネルを指示し、制御する等の作用をする。A light-receiving element is attached to the light-receiving side, and this light-receiving element generates a signal current by receiving the reverse effect of the LED, that is, receiving the signal light beam, and uses this signal current to instruct and control the channel of the desired device. etc.
また、前記発光口５の両側に枢支ビン６が突設され、反
射板７の基端部に設けた耳金７ａがこのピン６に軸支さ
れている。そして、この反射板７の鏡面７ｂが前記信号
光線４を反射するようになっている。Further, pivot pins 6 are protruded from both sides of the light emitting port 5, and a lug 7a provided at the base end of the reflector plate 7 is pivotally supported by the pins 6. The mirror surface 7b of this reflecting plate 7 reflects the signal beam 4.
また、第２図に示すようにこの反射板７は鏡面７ｂを内
側に保護するように、収納することができる。Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the reflector plate 7 can be stored so as to protect the mirror surface 7b inside.
また、前記ピン６とブラケット７ａとの間には互に回動
した位置で軽く止められるようになっている。Further, the pin 6 and the bracket 7a are arranged so that they can be easily stopped at mutually rotated positions.
本実施例は上記のように構成されているので、第３図に
示すように、操作者８が一方の手９ａで本体１を把持し
て、先ず反射板７を適切な角度までピン６を中心として
回動し、その位置において軽く固定する。ついで、操作
キー３を他方の手９ｂで押圧すると、所望機器の受光部
１０に信号光線４が入射して、この機器が映像、音響機
器の場合には、チャンネル音量等、冷暖房機器の場合に
は、風量、温度等、シャッタ等の場合には、自動車から
降りることなく開閉するなどのことができる。Since the present embodiment is configured as described above, as shown in FIG. Rotate around the center and lightly fix it in that position. Then, when the operation key 3 is pressed with the other hand 9b, the signal beam 4 enters the light receiving section 10 of the desired device, and when this device is video or audio equipment, the channel volume etc., in the case of air conditioning equipment, etc. In the case of air volume, temperature, etc., shutters, etc., it is possible to open and close them without getting out of the car.
なお、ピン６を本体１の両側にスプリング又はネジ等に
て強固に挟持するように取付ける等により、反射板７は
、従来からある遠隔操作器にアダプタとして装着し得る
。The reflector plate 7 can be attached to a conventional remote controller as an adapter by attaching the pins 6 to both sides of the main body 1 so as to be firmly clamped with springs or screws.
次に他の実施例を第４図を参照して説明する。Next, another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
本体１の前部にピン１１により回動体１２を設け、この
回動体１２内に発光部１３を設け、本体１内に信号形成
回路１４を設け、この信号形成回路１４と発光部１３と
はフレキシブル配線１５により接続する。A rotating body 12 is provided in the front part of the main body 1 by a pin 11, a light emitting section 13 is provided inside this rotating body 12, a signal forming circuit 14 is provided inside the main body 1, and the signal forming circuit 14 and the light emitting section 13 are flexible. Connection is made by wiring 15.
また、本体１と回動体１２とをジャバラ１６により覆う
。Further, the main body 1 and the rotating body 12 are covered with bellows 16.
かくすることにより、回動体１２を本体１に対して、自
在に回動させて、発光口５を所望する方向に向けて、発
光口５から信号光線４を発光する。By doing so, the rotating body 12 is freely rotated with respect to the main body 1, and the signal beam 4 is emitted from the light emitting port 5 so that the light emitting port 5 is directed in a desired direction.
本発明の効果は前記実施例と同じである。The effects of the present invention are the same as those of the embodiments described above.
（ト）発明の詳細
な説明したように、本発明によれば、操作キーを目視で
きるように本体を把持して、信号光線の発光方向を自在
に調節できるので、操作者は楽な姿勢、特に床に寝てい
るときても、容易に遠隔操作器を操作することができる
。(G) As described in detail, according to the present invention, the operator can hold the main body so that the operation keys are visible and freely adjust the direction of emission of the signal beam. In particular, the remote controller can be easily operated even when lying on the floor.
第１図は本発明の実施例を示す側面図、第２図はその反
射板を収納した状態を示す側面図、第３図はその作用説
明図、第４図は他の実施例を示す断面側面図、第５図は
従来の遠隔操作器の側面図、第６図、第７図は従来の遠
隔操作器を操作している状態を夫々示す斜視図である。
１・・・本体
３・・・操作キー
４・・・信号光
線
５・・・発光口Fig. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a side view showing the state in which the reflector is housed, Fig. 3 is an explanatory view of its operation, and Fig. 4 is a cross section showing another embodiment. FIG. 5 is a side view of a conventional remote controller, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views showing the state in which the conventional remote controller is operated. 1... Main unit 3... Operation key 4... Signal beam 5... Light emitting port
Claims (1)
口と、を有する遠隔操作器におい て、 前記信号光線の発光方向を調節自在に形成 してなることを特徴とする遠隔操作器。[Scope of Claims] 1. A remote controller having operation keys on the surface of the main body and a signal beam emission port at one end, characterized in that the emission direction of the signal beam is formed so as to be adjustable. A remote control device.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP1327817A JPH03187632A (en) | 1989-12-18 | 1989-12-18 | Remote controller |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP1327817A JPH03187632A (en) | 1989-12-18 | 1989-12-18 | Remote controller |
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| JPH03187632A true JPH03187632A (en) | 1991-08-15 |
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| JP1327817A Pending JPH03187632A (en) | 1989-12-18 | 1989-12-18 | Remote controller |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5291325A (en) * | 1991-12-13 | 1994-03-01 | Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. | Remote control unit with unitary crystal and button |
| US5530578A (en) * | 1992-05-29 | 1996-06-25 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Optical communication unit |
| US5917630A (en) * | 1995-06-06 | 1999-06-29 | Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha | Controlling apparatus for remote control operation |
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1989
- 1989-12-18 JP JP1327817A patent/JPH03187632A/en active Pending
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5291325A (en) * | 1991-12-13 | 1994-03-01 | Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. | Remote control unit with unitary crystal and button |
| US5530578A (en) * | 1992-05-29 | 1996-06-25 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Optical communication unit |
| US5917630A (en) * | 1995-06-06 | 1999-06-29 | Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha | Controlling apparatus for remote control operation |
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