JPH03246886A - Switch device for remote control - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily cope with the layout change of loads by constituting a switch device with a light-permeable layout sheet and a frame-shaped decorative panel exposed with a segment area map drawn on it. CONSTITUTION:A switch device is constituted of a light-permeable layout sheet 12 covered on a front panel 8 and a frame-shaped decorative panel 5 exposed with a segment area map drawn on the layout sheet 12 through the windows formed at the center while the periphery of the layout sheet 12 is pressed, and the decorative panel 15 is fixed to the front panel 8 while hooking projections 13 are removably hooked on hooking holes 14 formed on the front panel 8. Since switch units 6 provided with action switches and blank chips 16 can be removably inserted into the switch insertion holes 7 of the front panel 8, the layout change of loads can be coped with. The layout change of the loads can be easily doped with.

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. 8, 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 S1.
There is a time-division multiplex transmission system in which a monitoring terminal 2 for monitoring loads, . . . , and a control terminal 3 for controlling loads, . . . are connected to a signal line 4.

As shown in FIG. 9, 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 device 2.3, a load L1, etc. from a central control device 1, as shown in FIG. Control data signal C
D. A time-division multiplex transmission signal consisting of a checksum data signal C8 and a return signal period WT that sets a signal return period from the terminals 2 and 3 is transmitted, and each terminal device 2.3 uses a signal line When the data of the address data signal AD of the transmission signal received via 4 matches the own unique address, the control data of the control data signal CD is taken in, and the monitoring data signal ( The operation state monitoring data of the operation switch S1..., the load, the operation state monitoring data of...) are sent back. Under normal conditions, the central control device 1 sends out a dummy transmission signal in which the mode data signal MD is set to a dummy mode, and a start pulse is sent from any of the monitoring terminals 2 in response to the operation of the operation switches S, . When the interrupt signal is returned in synchronization with the transmission period of the signal SP, the interrupt generating terminal 2 is detected, the terminal 2 is accessed, and the operation state monitoring data of the operation switch S1... is returned, Create control data to be transmitted to the control terminal 3 that controls the load, etc. corresponding to this operating state monitoring data, and send the control data signal CD as the transmission signal shown in FIG. 9 via the signal line 4. time-division multiplex transmission to the control terminal 3 and load L! . . . and controls to blink an operation display element (not shown) of the monitoring terminal 2 based on the load returned from the control terminal 3 and the operating state monitoring information of... It is designed to transmit data.

By the way, conventionally, a remote control switch device is a device in which a plurality of operation switches Sl to S4 used in this type of system are collectively arranged, and the conventional remote control switch device X is a remote control switch device as shown in Fig. 1O. Operation switch 8 for
1 to S4 in a suitable 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 81 to S4. There was one that allowed block control of multiple lighting fixtures.

In the illustrated example, operation switches S to S are integrated into the monitoring terminal 2 to form a switch monitoring terminal. However, in the conventional example described above, the operation switches 81 to S
, are simply arranged in a row, so it is easy to see what kind of correspondence relationship there is between the blocked loads and the operation switches 81 to S4. When the division of control blocks becomes complicated,
The problem was that it became increasingly difficult to understand.

Therefore, there is a method of pasting a divided area map M or the like 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 to S4 by numbers, colors, etc.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the conventional method of pasting the divided area map M that associates the operation switches S, ~S4 with the loads near the remote control switch WX, the design of the inner wall of the building There was a problem that it was difficult to obtain a proper matching, and the aesthetic appearance of the room was spoiled. In addition, when changing the layout of the load, the method of pasting the divided area map M became an issue, and the method of changing the correspondence display with the operation switches S and ~S4 and pasting the divided area map M became an issue. .

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 switch device for remote control that can easily accommodate changes in load layout, can be used like a normal switchboard, and is easy to install.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The remote control switch device of the present invention includes a box, a front panel that is attached to the opening of the box so as to be openable and closable, and has a plurality of switch insertion holes drilled in a matrix, and a front panel that controls a load. a switch unit having an operation switch provided on the front surface and removably inserted into the switch insertion hole; A blank chip to be mounted, a light-transmissive layout sheet covered on the front panel, and a window formed in the center by pressing the periphery of the layout sheet to expose the divided area map drawn on the layout sheet. Consists of a frame-shaped decorative panel,
The decorative panel is fixed to the front panel by removably locking a locking protrusion into a locking hole formed in the front panel.

[Function] In the remote control switch device of the present invention, the switch unit equipped with the operation switch and the blank chip can be removably inserted into the switch insertion hole in the front panel, so that the switch unit and the blank chip can be removably inserted into the switch insertion holes in the front panel. Simply insert the switch unit and blank chip into the switch insertion hole,
It can respond to changes in load layout, and the layout sheet can be easily replaced by simply removing the decorative panel from the front panel, so the layout sheet can also be easily adapted to changes in load layout. are drawn on a light-transparent layout sheet, so you can visually check the positional relationship between the divided area map and the switch unit, so you can easily recognize the correspondence between the operation switch and the load, and control operations can be performed easily. Furthermore, since the layout sheet and operation switches are integrated, the aesthetics of the room will not be spoiled.Furthermore, the front panel can be opened and closed relative to the box, so insertion and wiring of the switch unit can be done in the same way as a conventional switchboard. It is characterized by its easy construction method.

EXAMPLES The present invention will be explained below with reference to the drawings. Figures 1 to 6 show an embodiment of the present invention, and show an operation display consisting of an operation switch S for controlling the load and a two-color light emitting diode that is driven to emit light of different colors depending on whether the load is on or off. A plurality of switch units 6 are provided with an element LA on the front side, a signal line connection lead wire 5 is led out on the rear side, and a plurality of switch insertion holes 7 are arranged in a matrix on an open plane made of sheet metal and formed in the center. A perforated front panel 8, a layout sheet 12 covered on the front side of the front panel 8,
This is for holding down the periphery of the layout sheet 12, and as shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), a locking protrusion 13 provided on the rear surface is bored around the front panel 8 to lock the layout sheet 12. A decorative panel 15 that is removably engaged with the hole 14, a blank chip 16 whose head shape is substantially the same as that of the switch unit 6, and the rear surface of the front panel 8. A terminal block 30 attached to one side,
It consists of an embedded box 11 which is pivoted to one side edge of the opening on one side of the front panel 8 with a hinge or the like so that it can be opened and closed freely, and according to the layout of the load controlled by the control terminal 3. A switch unit 6 is removably inserted and locked into a switch insertion hole 7 at a predetermined position.

Here, the box 11 has an electric wiring conduit 31 connected to its upper surface, and the signal line 4 is drawn inside to be connected to the terminal block 30. As shown in FIG.
will be buried in

The layout sheet 12 uses a transparent film sheet that can be printed or copied, such as a transparent film sheet for an overhead projector, and a divided area map created with a word processor or the like is printed directly on a printer or is printed directly on paper. Depending on whether the divided area map is copied by a copying machine, it is drawn on the surface, and the position of the operation switch S of the switch unit 6 and the light of the operation display element LA, which are arranged at positions corresponding to each division, are drawn on the surface. visibility of the switch unit 6 is possible due to the light transmittance of the layout sheet 12.
The control range can be clearly displayed in corresponding divisions, and the operation switch S can be operated via the layout sheet 12.

The switch unit 6 consists of a synthetic resin switch box 6a shown in FIG. 5 and a synthetic resin switch cover 6b shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b). It is formed with external dimensions that 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 switch cover 6b is attached to the opening.

The switch body 6a and the switch cover 6b are coupled together by locking claws 21 that protrude from both sides of the opening of the switch body 6a and are bored into both side walls of the rectangular tube portion 24 of the switch cover 6a. This is done by engaging the 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 cover 6b. The switch cover 6b is the front plate 25
The outer dimensions of the switch are larger than those 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.
The front plate 25 has a window hole 25a corresponding to push #023 of the operation switch S and an exposure window 25b for the operation display element LA. In addition, U-shaped slits are formed in the periphery of the other walls of the square tube portion 24 adjacent to both side walls in which the locking holes 22 are formed, and elastic pieces are provided with elasticity and locking protrusions 26a formed on the outer surface. 26 and a switch insertion hole 7.
When the switch unit 6 is inserted, the elastic piece 26 curves inward and the locking protrusion 26a passes through the switch insertion hole 7, and after this passage, the locking protrusion 25a and the rear peripheral part of the front plate 25 are connected. Front panel 8 around the opening of the switch insertion hole 7
By holding the switch unit 9, the switch unit 6 can be detachably inserted into the switch insertion hole 7.
The blank chip 16 has an outer shape substantially the same as the switch cover 6b constituting the head of the switch unit 6, as shown in the third [J(a) and (b). By sandwiching the front panel 8 around the opening of the switch insertion hole 7 between the locking protrusions 29a of the elastic pieces 29 provided on both side walls of the cylindrical portion 28 and the rear peripheral portion of the front plate 27, the switch insertion hole 7 can be inserted into the switch insertion hole 7. It can be inserted and removed freely.

The terminal block 30 is composed of a terminal section for connecting the signal line 4 and a terminal section 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.

Then, with the front panel 8 open, the switch unit 6 is inserted into the switch insertion hole 7 located at the appropriate position in the corresponding division of the divided area map M drawn on the load layout sheet 12, and The lead wire 5 led out from the switch unit 6 is connected to the terminal portion of the terminal block 30.

Further, a blank chip 16 is inserted into the switch insertion hole 7 in which the switch unit 6 is not inserted.

Next, the layout sheet 12 is covered on the front side of the front panel 8, and finally the decorative panel 15 is fixed by pressing the layout sheet 12, thereby completing the installation.

Next, when changing the load layout, 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. Create a divided area map corresponding to the new layout using a word processor, draw the divided area map by printing or copying on a new layout sheet 12 as described above, then cover the layout sheet 12 and place it on the panel 15. By holding and fixing the layout sheet 12 with a press, changes in the layout of the load can be easily accommodated.

Note that when changing the address of the switch unit 6, it is necessary to change the unique address using the address setting switch.

By the way, when the switch unit 6 and the blank chip 16 are inserted into the switch insertion hole 7 as described above, a joint is created between the heads of adjacent ones, and the size of the gap between the joints is caused by variations in the dimensions of the parts. As a result, the joint lines may not be clearly visible when viewed from the surface of the layout sheet 12, which may impair the aesthetic appearance of the design. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, grid-like opaque lines 34 are formed on a light-transmissive film 33 by printing or the like, and have a width that corresponds to the joint lines and can cover variations in the width of the joint gaps. This film 33 may be superimposed on the surface of the layout sheet 12. In this case, the film 33 can protect the layout sheet 12 and the operation switch S, and there is no problem with viewing the divided area map and operating the operation switch S.
Note that the thick frame-like line 35 at the periphery corresponds to the periphery of the layout sheet 12.

[Effects of the Invention] The remote control switch device of the present invention includes a box, a front panel that is attached to the opening of the box so as to be openable and closable, and has a plurality of switch insertion holes drilled in a matrix, and a front panel that controls the load. A switch unit with an operation switch provided on the front surface and detachably inserted into the switch insertion hole, and a switch unit formed in substantially the same shape as the front part of the switch unit and detachably attached in correspondence with the switch insertion hole. a blank chip to be printed, a light-transmissive layout sheet covered on the front panel, and a frame formed in the center by pressing the periphery of the layout sheet to expose a divided area map drawn on the layout sheet. The decorative panel is fixed to the front panel by removably locking a locking protrusion into a locking hole formed in the front panel, and a switch unit having an operation switch; Blank chips can be removably inserted into the switch insertion holes on the front panel, allowing you to change the load layout by simply inserting the switch unit and blank chips into the switch insertion holes corresponding to each segmented area. In addition, the layout sheet can be easily replaced by simply removing the decorative panel from the front panel, so the layout sheet can be easily adapted to changes in the load layout.Furthermore, the divided area map can be replaced with a light-transparent layout sheet. Since the positional relationship between the divided area map and the switch unit can be visually recognized, the correspondence between the operation switch and the load can be easily recognized, and control operations can be performed easily. Since it is integrated with the box, it does not spoil the aesthetics of the room, and since the front panel can be opened and closed from the box, the switch unit can be easily inserted and wired using the same construction method as a conventional switchboard. There is an effect.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the same, FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b) are enlarged front views and sectional views of the blank chip, Figures (a) and (b) are assembly explanatory diagrams of the main parts of the switch unit same as above, Figure 5 is a perspective view of the switch box same as above, and Figures 6 (a) and (b).
6(C) is an explanatory diagram of the installation of the panel, FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of the joint covering sheet used in the above, and 8th 9 is a schematic diagram of a time division multiplex transmission system, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the same seven-channel system as described above, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of a conventional example. 6 is a switch unit, 7 is a switch insertion hole, 8 is a front panel, 11 is a box, 12 is a layout sheet,
13 is a locking projection, 14 is a locking hole, 15 is a decorative panel, 1
6 is a blank chip, and S is an operation switch.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A box, a front panel that is attached to the opening of the box so that it can be opened and closed and has a plurality of switch insertion holes drilled in a matrix, and an operation switch that controls the load is provided on the front surface for the switch insertion. a switch unit that is removably inserted into the hole; a blank chip that is formed in approximately the same shape as the front part of the switch unit and that is removably installed in correspondence with the switch insertion hole; and a blank chip that is covered with the front panel. The decorative panel consists of a light-transmissive layout sheet, which presses the periphery of the layout sheet, and a frame-shaped decorative panel that exposes the divided area map drawn on the layout sheet through a window formed in the center. A remote control switch device, characterized in that a locking protrusion is removably locked in a locking hole formed in the front panel and fixed to the front panel.