JPH0540632Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a remote control unit that is applied to vehicles and the like.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, as a remote control (hereinafter referred to as a remote control) unit applied to a vehicle, etc., as shown in FIG. A structure in which a remote control unit 5 including a grip portion 4 is fixed to a flexible arm 6 is known. As another example, as shown in FIG. 7, there is known a structure in which the flexible arm 6 is removably fixed to the flexible arm 6 via a support member 7. 8 indicates a cable for transmitting signals.

[Problems to be solved by the invention] By the way, among the conventionally structured remote control units, the one with the grip design shown in Fig. 6 is excellent in handling, but the one with the grip design shown in Fig. 7 is difficult to attach and detach from the flexible arm 6. The problem is that it is impossible.

The present invention was developed in response to the above-mentioned circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a remote control unit that can be attached to and detached from a flexible arm while maintaining the grip design.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a remote control unit that includes a control section having a display means and an operation means, and a grip section for gripping the remote control unit. A fixing means for fixing to the tip of the grip is housed inside the grip, and a connector for connecting a cable for transmitting signals is provided near the opposite side of the grip from the control section. .

[Function] The remote control unit is removably fixed to the flexible arm by storing the fixing means inside the grip, so the remote control unit can be made removable while maintaining the grip design. can. Moreover, since the fixing means is housed inside and not exposed, the design is excellent.

[Example] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the remote control unit of the present invention. It is detachably fixed to the arm 6. Further, the remote control unit 5 is fixed to the flexible arm 6 by an attachment/detachment mechanism (not shown) that is not exposed in appearance. 9 is a connector for connecting the cable 8 for transmitting signals to the remote control unit 5;
It is inserted into a socket 10 provided near the opposite side.

2 and 3 show the specific structure of the attachment/detachment mechanism, with FIG. 2 showing the structure on the grip portion 4 side, and FIG. 3 showing the structure on the flexible arm 6 side. FIG. 4 shows a structure in which the grip portion 4 of FIG. 2 and the flexible arm 6 of FIG. 3 are fixed. The grip portion 4 in FIG. 2 has a grip case 11 made of, for example, sheet metal to maintain strength.
A box-shaped grip frame 12 is arranged inside this. A lock spring 13 for locking a lock arm (described later) is provided on the side surface of the grip frame 12, and a plurality of guide pawls 14 are provided for facilitating insertion of the lock arm. The lock spring 13 is made of a leaf spring and is caulked inside the grip frame 12. A socket 10 for inserting the connector 9 is attached to the other side of the grip frame 12.

The flexible arm 6 in FIG. 3 has a U-shaped lock arm 15 fixed to its tip with a screw, and when both arm pieces 15a are inserted between the grip case 11 and the grip frame 12, the lock spring 13 A hole 16 is provided which fits into the hole 16. In this manner, when inserting the lock arm 15, the guide pawl 14 provided on the side surface of the grip frame 12 allows smooth insertion.

Therefore, by inserting the lock arm 15 of the flexible arm 6 shown in FIG. 3 into the grip case 11 of the grip section 4 shown in FIG. 2, the remote control unit 5 can be fixed to the flexible arm 6. The remote control unit 5 can be easily removed by pressing the lock spring 13 inward of the grip frame 12 and pulling the grip portion 4 upward in the opposite direction to the insertion.

According to this embodiment, the remote control unit 5 can be detachably fixed to the flexible arm 6 while maintaining the grip design. Moreover, the flexible arm 6 allows for attachment and detachment operation.
This can be easily done by inserting or pulling from below the grip part 4. Furthermore, since the attachment/detachment mechanism serving as the fixing means is housed within the grip portion 4 and is not exposed in appearance, it is also excellent in terms of design. Further, when the remote control unit 5 is removed from the flexible arm 6, the remote control unit 5 can be operated independently. Furthermore, by removing the connector 9, the remote control unit 5 itself can be stored, thereby preventing theft.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention, in which the remote control unit 5 is connected to the flexible arm 6.
This shows an example in which the attachment/detachment mechanism is a screw type. That is, a bolt 17a and a nut 17b are attached to the bottom of the grip frame 12 of the grip portion 4, and a corresponding bolt 18a and nut 18b are attached to the tip of the flexible arm 6. These two sets of bolts 1
By combining 7a, 18a and nuts 17b, 18b, the remote control unit 5 can be easily attached and detached as in the previous embodiment.

[Effects of the invention] As is clear from the above description, according to the invention, even a remote control unit equipped with a grip part can be detachably fixed to the flexible arm, so the grip design can be maintained. However, the remote control unit can be removed and operated without compromising the design.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the remote control unit of the present invention, Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the grip portion and flexible arm used in this embodiment, and Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the remote control unit of this embodiment. 5 is a sectional view showing a unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are schematic views showing a conventional example. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Display means, 2... Operation means, 3... Control section, 4... Grip section, 5... Remote control unit, 6... Flexible arm, 9... Connector, 11... Grip case, 12... Grip frame, 13... Lock spring, 14... Lock claw, 15... Lock arm, 15a... Arm piece, 16... Hole, 17
a, 18a...Bolt, 17b, 18b...Natsu.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claim for utility model registration] A control unit having a display means and an operation means,
and a grip section for grasping, and a remote control unit supported by an arm, comprising: a fixing means provided at the lower end of the grip section for removably fixing the remote control unit to the tip of the arm; 1. A remote control unit comprising: a connector connection portion provided in a remote control unit, to which a connector of a signal transmitting cable is detachably connected.