JPH0622066U - Ashtray with automatic switchgear - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Provide an automatic ashtray that has a smoke sensor and automatically pulls out the ashtray from the storage case or opens the lid of the ashtray depending on the output signal. To do. [Structure] An ashtray in which an ashtray 4 is stored in a storage case so that it can be freely taken in and out, or an ashtray whose lid can be opened and closed, a sensor 1 for detecting cigarette smoke, a control circuit 2, and a driving means 3
Etc. are provided and stored in the ashtray 4 case,
When the sensor 1 detects smoke emitted by a person who smokes cigarettes or smoke equivalent to that of the cigarette itself, the control circuit 2
When the driving means 3 is actuated and the ashtray 4 is pulled out or the lid of the ashtray is opened, and after the smoking is finished and the sensor 1 stops detecting smoke, the driving means 3 works again and the ashtray 4 returns. Or the lid closes.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

【Technical field】

 The present invention relates to an ashtray with an automatic opening / closing device, and more particularly to an ashtray which detects cigarette smoke and automatically ejects the ashtray from a storage case of the ashtray or opens the lid of the ashtray automatically. .

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As is well known, various ashtrays are currently on the market, and among them, the ashtray is stored in the storage case, and when smoking, take it out of the storage case, and after smoking, put it in the storage case. There is also one that has a lid for opening and closing, or has a lid that opens and closes when smoking, and then closes the lid after smoking. However, in those ashtrays, conventionally, the ashtray must be manually put in and taken out from the case, or the lid must be opened and closed manually, which is a troublesome operation. It is designed to be manually pulled out from the storage case and pushed back, but there was a problem that it was dangerous because I could not concentrate on driving because I was distracted by the operation.

[0003]

【Purpose】

 The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and in particular, a smoke sensor is provided and the ashtray is automatically pulled out from the storage case by the output signal thereof, or the lid of the ashtray is automatically pulled out. The purpose is to provide an ashtray that can be opened and closed automatically.

[0004]

【Constitution】

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides (1) a smoke sensor for detecting cigarette smoke in an ashtray housed in a storage case or having an open / close lid, and a control operated by a detection signal of the sensor. Circuit, and drive means driven by the output of the control circuit.When the cigarette smoke is detected, the ashtray is taken out of the storage case or the lid is opened, and when the smoke is gone, the storage case is put in the storage case. It is characterized in that it is housed or the lid is closed, and further, (2) it has a display means which is operated according to the output signal of the sensor, and the presence or concentration of smoke is indicated by the display means. Or (3) an alarm device is provided, and the alarm device is activated when the sensor continuously detects smoke having a predetermined concentration or higher for a predetermined time. Than it is. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of an ashtray with an automatic opening and closing device according to the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) is a block diagram showing the overall configuration, and FIG. An external view showing an example when applied to an ashtray of an automobile, (c) figure is a main part configuration diagram for explaining the operation of the drive mechanism, and in (a) figure, 1 detects cigarette smoke The smoke sensor 2, 2 is a control circuit, 3 is driving means, 4 is an ashtray, and the smoke sensor 1 is provided in the vicinity of the ashtray 4 as shown in FIG. In the figure (b), 5 is a manual switch, and the ashtray 4 is also pulled out or pushed back by this manual switch 5 so that it can be stored. Thus, in the ashtray with the automatic opening / closing device according to the present invention, the ashtray 4 is stored in the storage case so that the ashtray 4 can be freely put in and taken out, or, as will be described later, the ashtray with a lid that can be opened and closed is used to remove the smoke of Tabako. A sensor 1 for detecting, a control circuit 2, a driving means 3 and the like are provided, and the smoke emitted by a person who smokes a cigarette or the smoke equivalent to that of a cigarette itself is stored in an ashtray 4 case. When 1 is detected, the control circuit 2 and the driving means 3 are activated to pull out the ashtray 4 or open the lid of the ashtray, and after that, when smoking is finished and the sensor 1 no longer detects smoke, the driving is performed again. The means 3 is activated and the ashtray 4 is returned or the lid is closed. In addition, when the cigarette is lit in the match, the burnt dust of the match must be processed, but the combustion gas emitted when the match is burning is also detected, and the ashtray is pulled out or the lid of the ashtray opens and the match is detected. It can handle the burnt residue.

An example in which an ashtray for loading and unloading the ashtray into and from the storage case is mounted on an automobile has been described above, but it goes without saying that it is also applicable to an ashtray placed on a table. 3 is a diagram showing an example in which the present invention is applied to an ashtray placed on a table. In the figure, 1 is a sensor, 4 is an ashtray, and 5 is a manual switch. In the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a display means 6 such as a light emitting diode, a liquid crystal, etc. is provided, and the presence or absence of cigarette smoke is indicated by this display means. , It is possible to display the concentration of the smoke and to display the degree of air pollution in the room. Further, in the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, it has an alarm means 7 such as a speaker, and for example, a cigarette smoke detection sensor is installed right above an ashtray to recognize the smoke concentration and time. It is also possible to give a warning such as forgetting to erase.

The example in which the ashtray, that is, the ashtray is automatically put in and taken out from the ashtray storage case has been described above. An example in which the ashtray is fixed and the lid is opened and closed is shown in FIG. Show. In FIG. 4, 4 is an ashtray part, and 8 is a lid. FIG. 4A shows an example in which the lids 8a and 8b horizontally move to open and close, and FIG. 4B shows the lid 8 rotates to open and close. An example is shown, but these operations are the same as those in the above-mentioned example, and naturally, these ashtrays can also be provided with a display means, an alarm means and the like.

[0008]

【effect】

 As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, the ashtray has a high-class feeling because it is possible to concentrate on other operations by automating the putting in and out of the ashtray and the opening and closing of the lid. Tobacco becomes even more delicious. By using a gas detector with low power consumption for the cigarette smoke detection sensor, it becomes possible to drive the battery in the case of a desktop ashtray, and in the case of an in-vehicle ashtray, it does not burden the car battery. It is convenient. By installing a cigarette smoke detection sensor directly above the ashtray and recognizing the smoke concentration and time, it is possible to give a warning such as forgetting to turn off the smoke. By installing the cigarette smoke detection sensor below the ashtray, if you forget to extinguish the smoke, the smoke will go only above the ashtray, so the ashtray will automatically close and extinguish the fire, which is safe and safe. . In particular, in the case of in-vehicle use, by equipping the ashtray for the driver's seat, the extra movement of the driver is reduced, so that the driver can concentrate on driving accordingly. Also, by installing it in the back seat of a taxi or the like, when a customer who smokes gets off, the ashtray will automatically close, so that the next customer will not be discomforted. Furthermore, when implementing it on an indoor ashtray placed on a table, by installing the cigarette smoke detection sensor below the ashtray part, it will automatically close even if the smoked cigarette is erased and forgotten. It is a fire prevention and safe. Also, since the ashtray is normally closed, you can not see the smoke and ash, and since it can be driven by a battery, you do not need to rotate the power cord, so the aesthetics of the room will not be spoiled.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an embodiment of an ashtray with an automatic opening / closing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining another embodiment of the ashtray with an automatic opening / closing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining another embodiment of the ashtray with an automatic opening / closing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining how to open and close the lid of the ashtray with an automatic opening / closing device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... smoke detection sensor, 2 ... control circuit, 3 ... driving means,
4 ... Ashtray, 5 ... Manual switch, 6 ... Display means, 7
... alarm means, 8 ... lid.

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An ashtray housed in a housing case or having an opening / closing lid, a smoke sensor for detecting cigarette smoke, a control circuit operated by a detection signal of the sensor, and an output of the control circuit. An automatic driving apparatus, comprising: driving the cigarette tray to open the ashtray from the storage case or opening the lid when the smoke is detected, and storing the cigarette in the storage case or closing the lid when the smoke disappears. Ashtray with switchgear. 2. An ashtray with an automatic opening / closing device according to claim 1, further comprising display means that is operated according to an output signal of the sensor, and the presence or concentration of smoke is displayed by the display means. . 3. The automatic opening / closing according to claim 1, further comprising an alarm device, wherein the alarm device is activated when the sensor continuously detects smoke having a predetermined concentration or more for a predetermined time. Ashtray with device.