JPH04119190U - In-vehicle device operating device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To facilitate mounting of an operating section for in-vehicle equipment on a steering wheel without requiring wiring work on the steering wheel column, etc. [Configuration] A device body 11 installed in a car,
An operation unit 12 that provides operation information for this device main body 11
In an in-vehicle device in which the operation unit 12 is separate from the operation unit 12, the operation unit 12 is arranged on the driver's side of the handle wheel 13, and a plurality of units that are simultaneously driven according to operation information from the operation unit 12 are arranged on the back side of the handle wheel 13. A light emitting section is provided, and the main body 11 of the device is provided with a light receiving section 11b that receives an output signal from the light emitting section, so that when the handle wheel 13 is rotated, an output signal from one of the plurality of light emitting sections is transmitted to the light receiving section. 11b.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention can be applied to tape players and disc players installed in automobiles, etc. Regarding in-vehicle equipment, especially when the operation part of the in-vehicle equipment is separate from the main body of the equipment and the handle is The present invention relates to an operating device for in-vehicle equipment installed in a wheel.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Do not use audio equipment such as tape players or disc players in a moving car. When used, the driver must be installed on the operation surface of the audio device. This is done by operating the various buttons on the screen. Such operations were performed while the vehicle was running. In some cases, it is easy to cause operational errors, inattention to the road ahead, and mistakes in recognizing signs. For this reason , the main body of the device and its operating section are separated, and only the operating section is placed on the handle wheel. There is something I did. This type of conventional in-vehicle equipment is disclosed in Utility Model Application Publication No. 64-3283. . Figure 10 is a drawing attached to the same specification, and shows a remote control used for in-vehicle equipment. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a control device (operation unit). The remote control device shown in the figure is An operating unit 2 is provided approximately in the center of the handle wheel. A wiring is extended from a suitable place on the cut 2, and a suitable light emitting part 3 is installed at the tip of the wiring. I'm being kicked. In addition, the tip of the handle column 5 facing the handle wheel 1 is provided with a light receiving section 4, and furthermore, various operation switches are provided on the surface of the operation unit 2. A switch (not shown) is provided. In addition, the main body of the device is located in the front seat. It is fixed to the dashboard in front of the car.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

In this way, the operating unit 2 is arranged on the handle wheel 1. This reduces changes in line of sight, which reduces the risk of operational errors, inattention to the road ahead, and incorrect recognition of signs. This is thought to be able to prevent accidents. However, in the in-vehicle device with the above configuration, the operation section is separate from the main body of the device. When installing the handle wheel 1 later with the above configuration, It is necessary to replace the light receiving part 4 and its light receiving part in the handle column 5 accordingly. wiring must be included. Moreover, the handle column 5 etc. is different for each car model. The structure is different, and the space or structure may not allow for wiring, so it may be difficult to install. There was an unresolved problem that the attachment work was individualized and complicated. Therefore, the present invention has been developed to operate in-vehicle equipment that is easy to install and does not require wiring work. The purpose is to provide equipment.

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

The configuration of the present invention to achieve the above purpose is to An in-vehicle device in which the body and the operation section that provides operation information for the device are separate bodies. equipment, the operation part is placed on the driver's side of the handle wheel, and On the back of the handle wheel of the A number of light emitting parts are provided, and a light receiving part is provided on the main body of the device to receive the output signal of the light emitting part. Output of any one of the plurality of light emitting parts when the handle wheel is rotated. It is arranged so that the signal enters the light receiving section.

[0005]

[Effect]

The operation of the present invention with the above configuration is driven by a drive signal from the operating section. The output signal from the light emitting part is always output even when the handle wheel is rotated. The device is arranged so that the output signal of one of the light emitting sections is received by the light receiving section of the main body of the device. Therefore, no wiring work is required, making installation easy.

[0006]

【Example】

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows the steering wheel of a car. Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the main body of the device and its surroundings. Lock diagram, Figure 3 is an enlarged side view of the handle wheel shown in Figure 1 from the side. 4 is an explanation showing the state of the handle wheel shown in FIG. 3 viewed from the direction of arrow A. Figure 5 shows the relationship between the light emitted from the light emitting part provided on the handle wheel and the light receiving part. An explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship, Figure 6 shows the state in which the operating section is removed from the handle wheel. The explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B are a back view and a side view of the operation unit, respectively, and FIG. A block diagram showing the internal configuration of the operating section, Figure 9 shows the operating section and the devices connected to this operating section. FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing a connection state of a light emitting unit and the like. The in-vehicle device 10 shown in this embodiment is, for example, a tape player, and is installed in the front of a car. The device body 11 attached to the dashboard in front of the center of the seat, and this device The main body 11 is provided with an operation section 12 that gives operation information to the main body 11, of which the operation section 12 is detachably attached to the center part of the handle wheel 13 on the driver's side. Ru. Further, on the back side of the handle wheel 13, there is a handle holder as shown in FIG. Equiangular intervals around the rotation axis O of the eel 13 (90 degree intervals in this embodiment) A plurality of light emitting diodes 14 are provided as light emitting sections. In addition, in Figure 1 15 is a horn switch, and 16 is a handle wheel 13. It is a handle column.

[0007] In addition to the display section 11a that displays the internal status, the operation surface of the device main body 11 has a A light receiver that receives output signals from each light emitting section 14 provided on the back side of the handle wheel 13 A portion 11b is provided. Inside the device main body 11 equipped with such a light receiving section 11b The configuration will be explained with reference to FIG. 2. The device main body 11 shown in the figure is structured around a CPU, etc., which is the control center of this device. the control section 11c, the light receiving section 11b consisting of a photoelectric conversion element, and the display section 1. 1a, each driving section 11e of the magnetic tape running system, and supplying power to each of these sections. The power supply section 11d and the like are provided. Among these, the control unit 11c controls a specific Pulse signal input from the light receiving unit 11b based on the application program is restored to its original operating information, and each part is driven based on this restored operating information. It has the function of

[0008] By the way, this light receiving section 11b has a light receiving section provided on the back surface of the handle wheel 13. The output signal of each light emitting section 14 is always inputted. i.e. before The light from each light emitting unit 14 is emitted with a spread of a predetermined angle. The light emitted from the light emitting part 14 located on the left side of the handle wheel 13 shown in FIG. The radiation field and the adjacent light radiation field of the light emitting unit 14 located on the lower side of the figure are partially The part to polymerize is set. Therefore, the handle wheel 13 can be rotated, for example, in a clockwise direction. Even if the rotation operation is performed in the 1b is arranged, so that the output signal of each light emitting section 14 is always input to the light receiving section 11b. be done. Now, in the center of the handle wheel 13, as shown in FIGS. 7(A) and (B), there is a A mounting portion 17 is formed to which the operating portion 12 is attached, and has an external appearance. this The mounting portion 17 is formed as a recess corresponding to the outer shape of the operating portion 12, as shown in FIG. A group of connection terminals 18 for connecting to an external circuit are provided at the bottom. On the other hand, on the back side of the operating section 12 attached to this mounting section 17, there are also As shown in (B), a terminal group 19 corresponding to the terminal group 18 is formed. Therefore, when the operating section 12 is attached to the mounting section 17, the operating section 12 and the external circuit are immediately connected. A conductive connection is established.

[0009] A schematic internal configuration of the operating section 12 will be explained with reference to FIG. 8 as well. Same figure The operation unit 12 shown in FIG. section 12a, an input section 12b for inputting operation information for the device main body 11, and an input section 12b for inputting operation information for the device main body 11; A display section 12c that displays information and operation information, and a handle wheel 13 whose details will be described later. an input/output section 12d that sends and receives signals to and from an LED drive circuit etc. housed therein; Power is supplied via an LED drive circuit etc. housed in the handle wheel 13. , and a charging section 12e that is filled during this supply. The control unit 12a of this device controls the The LED drive circuit, etc., corresponds to the operation information input from the input section 12b. It has a function to generate driving data. Incidentally, the charging section 12e may be provided as necessary; for example, the operation section 12 itself may be provided. If it is not used away from the mounting part 17, for example in the back seat, It is not necessarily necessary to provide it.

0010 By the way, the charging section 12e, the input/output section 12d, and the inside of the handle wheel 13 are Connection with the provided LED drive circuit, etc. is through a terminal group 19 formed on the operation unit 12 side. and a terminal group 18 formed on the mounting portion 17. Of these, the mounting part side The terminal group 18 is composed of four terminals, terminals 18a to 18d, as shown in FIG. , among these, the terminal 18a is used to turn on/off the operation of the regulator circuit 24 by the operation unit 12. The terminal 18b is for the signal to turn off, and the terminal 18b is for the operation information sent from the operation section 12. The terminals 18c and 18d are for pulse signals, and are used for supplying power to the operation unit 12. assigned.

[0011] Figure 9 shows the configuration of the LED drive circuit etc. provided inside the steering wheel and the vehicle body. FIG. The terminals 18a to 18d on the side of the mounting part 17 have four light emitting parts as the light emitting part. A photodiode (LED) 14 and each LED 14 are input from the operation unit 12. Each LED 1 is composed mainly of a transistor 23 that is driven to light according to operation information. 4, and the ON/OFF of the terminal 18a. A regulator circuit that controls the supply of power to the LED drive circuit 22 based on a signal. 24, and a surge killer 25 that cuts the surge current to the LED drive circuit 22 group. , an onboard battery that supplies power to these surge killers 25 and regulator circuits 24. the horn 21 connected in series to the on-board battery 20; A horn switch 15 for operating a horn 21 is provided. this Among them, the horn 21 and the installed battery 20 are connected via a slip ring 26. , mounted inside the vehicle body.

0012 Next, the operation of the in-vehicle device having the above configuration will be explained. Operation section 12 When attached to the mounting portion 17 formed on the handle wheel 13, the operating portion The charging unit 12e in the battery 12 is charged. This charging section 12e allows the operating section 12 itself to It can be used even when it is spaced apart from the mounting part 17. in this state , input operation information by operating the input section 12b. This input operation information is It is converted into a corresponding operation signal in the control section 12a, and sent to each LED via the input/output section 12d. It is output to the drive circuit 22. In response to this operation signal, each LED drive circuit 22 controls the connected LED 14. Control blinking. By the way, the LEDs 14 as each light emitting section are as shown in FIG. In addition, no matter what angle the handle wheel 13 is rotated, the The output signal is arranged so that the output signal enters the light receiving part 11b provided in the main body 11 of the device. Ru. On the other hand, the light receiving section 11b provided in the device main body 11 responds to this flashing light. The control unit 11c converts the electric signal into an operation signal corresponding to the electric signal. The converted operation information is then used to drive the drive section 11e to control each section. I do.

[0013] For the in-vehicle equipment detailed above, the handle wheel 13 and handle There is no need to provide wiring for this inside the dollar column 16. In other words, the screen shown in FIG. The circuit on the left side of the diagram with the lip ring 26 as the border is an essential circuit for a normal car. Therefore, for example, if the circuit on the right side of the slip ring 26 in the figure is prepared in advance, By replacing the handle wheel with a new handle wheel, it is extremely easy to install in-vehicle equipment. I can. In addition, if this invention is used, it will be possible to distinguish between left-hand drive cars and right-hand drive cars, and the car model. It can be installed without distinction. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may be modified within the scope of the gist. Various modifications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the operation unit and the LED are driven. Although we have shown an example in which signals are sent and received between circuits using electrical signals, this is not the only example. Alternatively, an optical signal or the like may be used. Even in this case, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. Obtainable. Also, do not place the light receiving section on the operating surface of the device, but rather away from it. It is within the scope of the present invention that the structure can be moved and attached to a different position. be. Even in this case, the same effects as in the embodiment described above can be obtained. Furthermore, the power supply for driving the LED in the handle wheel is internally connected to the operating unit 12. The regulator circuit 24 and the surge killer 25 are installed using the stored batteries. The power supply circuit for charging configured by the above may be deleted.

[0014]

[Effect of the idea] According to the present invention detailed above, an in-vehicle device that does not require wiring work and is easy to install. It is possible to provide operating devices for equipment used in

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a steering wheel of an automobile and its vicinity.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic internal configuration of the device main body.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view showing the handle wheel shown in FIG. 1 when viewed from the side.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the handle wheel shown in FIG. 2 when viewed from the direction of arrow A.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between light emitted from a light emitting section provided on the handle wheel and a light receiving section.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the operating section is removed from the handle wheel.

[Fig. 7] (A) and (B) are rear views of the operation unit, respectively.
Side view.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the operating section.

[Figure 9] L provided in the handle wheel and vehicle body
FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of an ED drive circuit and the like.

FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a remote control device used for conventional in-vehicle equipment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 In-vehicle equipment 11 Equipment body 11b Light receiving section 12 Operation section 13 Handle wheel 14 Light emitting part

Continuation of front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁵ Identification code Internal reference number FI Technical display location H04Q 9/00 301 B 7060-5K 371 Z 7060-5K

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] A device body installed in a car;
In an in-vehicle device that has a separate operation section that provides operation information for the main body of the device, the operation section is placed on the driver's side of the handle wheel, and the operation information from the operation section is placed on the back of the handle wheel. A plurality of light emitting parts are provided that are driven simultaneously, and a light receiving part is provided in the main body of the device to receive output signals from the light emitting parts, and when the handle wheel is rotated, an output signal from one of the plurality of light emitting parts is provided. An operating device for in-vehicle equipment, characterized in that the operating device is arranged such that the light is incident on a light receiving section.