JPH0656178U - Proximity detector - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a proximity detection device excellent in operability and appearance design. A vanity main body 3 in which at least one of a ball 1 and a counter 2 is made of an insulator, a capacitance detection type sensor 4 provided on the back side of the ball 1 or the counter 2 made of an insulator, and a currant 5 Since there is a controller 6 that controls the flowing water from the output of the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensor 4, the ball 1 or the counter 2
Whether the finger is brought close to the surface of the ball 1 or the counter 2 by providing the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensor 4 on the back surface side of the ball 1 or the counter 2 made of an insulating material without forming the operation portion mounting hole 17 in the Alternatively, the electrostatic capacitance is changed by simply touching it, and this change causes the controller 6 to act to control the discharge of water from the calan 5 and the stop of water.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a proximity detection device in which a capacitance detection type sensor 4 is incorporated in housing equipment.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As shown in FIG. 8, a changeover switch 16 for switching between water discharge and water stop on the upper surface is provided in a curran mounting hole 15 formed in the counter 2 so as to be positioned behind the washbasin 1 of the vanity body 3. And a control switch 19 for adjusting the water discharge amount and a control switch 19 for adjusting the water discharge temperature are provided on the front panel 18 in the operation portion mounting hole 17 formed on the side of the carran mounting hole 15. The operating section 20 is provided, and the controller 6 having the electronic mixing faucet 21 that changes the mixing ratio of water and hot water according to the outputs of the changeover switch 16 and the adjusting switch 19 is provided. As the change-over switch 16 and the adjustment switch 19, a touch switch 22 whose contacts are closed by pressing is used.

As shown in FIG. 9, a seesaw switch 24 for controlling the electric device 8 such as the lighting fixture 11 was provided on the wall surface 23 or the like.

As shown in FIG. 10, a lighting fixture 11 was embedded in the handrail 9, and seesaw switches 24 were provided on both end faces of the handrail 9.

As shown in FIG. 11, a lighting fixture 11 is provided near the entrance, an ultrasonic sensor 25 for detecting the presence of a person, a heat sensor 25, etc. are provided near the entrance, and the lighting fixture 11 is controlled by these outputs. There was a controller 6.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, the operation part mounting hole 17 has to be formed in the counter 2 of the vanity main body 3, which complicates the manufacturing process and causes the operation part 20 to be easily attached. It had to be waterproofed. In addition, since the operation unit 20 is provided above the counter 2, it is difficult to clean and water and scale easily accumulate near the operation unit 20, and the counter 2 near the operation unit 20 is formed to be flat. If it is not done, the operation part 20 cannot be attached, and the external appearance is spoiled.

In the above-mentioned conventional technique, since the operation surface 26 of the seesaw switch 24 is small, the position is difficult to be understood, especially in the dark, and the operability is poor. In addition, the sea source switch 24 and the wall surface 23 and the like have different materials, colors, and the like, which impairs the appearance design.

In the above-mentioned conventional technique, since the operation surface 26 of the seesaw switch 24 is small, the position is difficult to recognize, especially in the dark, and the operability is poor. In addition, since the material, color, and the like of the sea sauce switch 24 and the handrail 9 are different, the appearance design is impaired.

In the above conventional technique, it is necessary to accurately adjust the distance, angle, range, etc. that can be detected by the ultrasonic sensor 25, the thermal sensor 25, etc., which complicates the construction and exposes them outdoors. Since it was installed, it had to be waterproofed. In addition, the ultrasonic sensor 25, the heat sensitive sensor 25, etc. are easily noticed by visitors, and there is a risk of giving an impression that they are being monitored and causing discomfort.

Therefore, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems in the conventional technique, that is, the problem is to provide a proximity detection device excellent in operability and appearance design.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In the proximity detection device according to claim 1 of the present invention, the vanity main body 3 in which at least one of the ball 1 and the counter 2 is made of an insulator, and the ball 1 made of an insulator or the back side of the counter 2 It is characterized in that it is provided with a capacitance detection type sensor 4 provided in the above, and a controller 6 for controlling flowing water from the calan 5 by the output of the capacitance detection type sensor 4.

In the proximity detection device according to claim 2 of the present invention, the water tank 7 having at least one surface made of an insulator, the capacitance detection type sensor 4 provided on the one surface made of the insulator, and the electric device 8 are provided. It is characterized by comprising a controller 6 for controlling the operation by the output of the capacitance detection type sensor 4.

In the proximity detection device according to claim 3 of the present invention, the handrail 9 made of an insulator, the capacitance detection type sensor 4 embedded in the handrail 9, and the illuminator 11 for illuminating the vicinity of the stairs 10 are provided. And a controller 6 for controlling the lighting of the device by the output of the electrostatic capacity detection type sensor 4.

In the proximity detection device according to claim 4 of the present invention, the laying material 12 made of an insulating material is laid near the entrance, the capacitance detection type sensor 4 embedded in the laying material 12, and the entrance It is characterized by comprising a controller 6 for controlling the lighting of the lighting fixture 11 for illuminating the near by the output of the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensor 4.

In the proximity detection device according to claim 5 of the present invention, the proximity detection device according to claims 3 and 4 of the present invention is provided with a photoconductive element 13 (CdS or the like) so as to operate only in darkness such as at night. It is characterized by

In the proximity detection device according to claim 6 of the present invention, in the proximity detection device according to claims 3 to 5 of the present invention, the lighting fixture 11 illuminated by the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is illuminated for a certain period of time. It is characterized by including a timer 14 for turning off the light.

[0017]

[Action]

 In the proximity detection device according to claim 1 of the present invention, the capacitance detecting sensor 4 is provided on the back surface of the ball 1 or the counter 2 made of an insulating material without forming the operation portion mounting hole 17 in the ball 1 or the counter 2. By placing it on the side, the capacitance changes when you bring your finger close to the surface of the ball 1 or counter 2 or touch it lightly. Due to this change, the controller 6 acts and water discharge from the calan 5 Etc. are controlled.

In the proximity detection device according to the second aspect of the present invention, even if the electrostatic capacity detection type sensor 4 is not approached, the water tank 7 filled with water can be touched lightly to transfer the conductive water. Then, the capacitance changes, and the controller 6 acts by this change to control the electric equipment 8 such as the lighting fixture 11.

In the proximity detection device according to the third aspect of the present invention, the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensor 4 is operated by the normal lifting operation of lightly gripping the handrail 9 when moving up and down the stairs 10 without searching for a switch. Capacitance changes only by lightly grasping the area where is buried, and this change causes the controller 6 to act to control the lighting fixture 11 that illuminates the vicinity of the stairs 10.

In the proximity detection device according to claim 4 of the present invention, the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensor 4 is not exposed to the eyes like the ultrasonic sensor 25, the heat sensitive sensor 25, etc. By burying it in the laying material 12 such as, the capacitance changes only by walking in the vicinity where the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is embedded, and this change causes the controller 6 to act and illuminate the vicinity of the entrance. The luminaire 11 is controlled.

In the proximity detection device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the photoconductive element 13 is required only when it is dark at night, such as the lighting fixture 11 that illuminates the stairs 10 and the vicinity of the entrance, the photoconductive element 13 can be turned on and off. The control is performed so that the luminaire 11 is turned on only when it is sensed and dark.

In the proximity detection device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, like the lighting device 11 that illuminates the stairs 10 and the vicinity of the entrance, for a certain period of time (for example, in the case of the stairs 10 while moving up and down, in the case of the entrance, the entrance When only necessary (passing in the vicinity), the lighting fixture 11 turned on by the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is turned on for a certain time, and then turned off by the timer 14 set for a predetermined time. It is a thing.

[0023]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.

The proximity detection device of FIGS. 1 and 2 is an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, in which at least one of the ball 1 and the counter 2 is made of an insulating material, and a vanity body 3 and an insulating material. It is provided with a capacitance detection type sensor 4 provided on the back side of the ball 1 or the counter 2 and a controller 6 for controlling running water from the calan 5 by the output of the capacitance detection type sensor 4. It is characterized by.

The vanity main body 3 is integrally formed by a box body 29 in which a curtain plate 27 and a door 28 are formed in a forward convex shape, and artificial marble which is an insulator mainly composed of MMA resin and silica. The ball 1 and the counter 2 are mounted and fixed on the upper portion of the box body 29, and the calan 5 provided in the calan mounting hole 15 formed at the upper rear end of the ball 1 is integrally molded. Since the ball 1 and the counter 2 are formed wider than the box 29, they are substantially T-shaped in a front view.

The capacitance detection type sensor 4 is attached and fixed to the back surface side of the counter 2 so as to be located behind the currant 5. When the counter 2 has a large thickness, it is desirable to form a recess 30 on the back surface side so that the counter 2 can be detected, and the capacitance detection type sensor 4 may be attached and fixed to the recess 30. If the detectable range is widened so that detection can be performed without forming 30, the malfunction is likely to occur.

The controller 6 includes a controller main body 31 and an electronic mixing faucet 21, and the controller main body 31 receives an output from the capacitance detection type sensor 4 and outputs it to the electronic mixing faucet 21. Further, the electronic mixing faucet 21 receives the output from the controller main body 31 and performs spouting and water stopping, flow rate adjustment, adjustment of a mixing ratio of hot water and water, and the like.

In the proximity detection device of this embodiment, the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is provided on the back surface side of the counter 2 without forming the operation portion mounting hole 17 in the counter 2, and thus the counter 2 The capacitance changes when you bring your finger close to the surface or touch it lightly, and this change causes the controller 6 to act to discharge and stop water from the calan 5, adjust the flow rate, adjust the mixing ratio of hot water and water, etc. Since it is possible to perform the above control, it is not necessary to form the operation portion mounting hole 17 and perform a waterproof treatment. Further, since the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is provided on the back surface side, the counter 2 does not project on the surface and cleaning is easy, and the curved counter 2 may be used, which is excellent in workability and design. ing.

A display means 32 such as a seal or an LED may be provided on the surface of the counter 2 so that the position of the capacitance detection type sensor 4 can be known. In addition, in order to prevent malfunctions caused by splashing water, a plurality of electrostatic capacitance detection type sensors 4 are provided, and when the electrostatic capacitances of all the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensors 4 change, the controller 6 is used. You may judge it as a malfunction.

The proximity detection device of FIG. 3 is an embodiment of claim 2 of the present invention, and a water tank 7 having at least one surface made of an insulator, and a capacitance detection type sensor provided on one surface made of an insulator. 4 and a controller 6 for controlling the operation of the electric device 8 by the output of the capacitance detection type sensor 4.

The water tank 7 is formed of a glass plate 33, which is an insulator, and a metallic frame 34.

The capacitance detection type sensor 4 is attached and fixed to the back surface side of the bottom plate 35. When the thickness of the glass plate 33 or the like is large, it is desirable that the glass plate 33 is waterproofed so that it can be detected, and is fixedly attached inside the water tank 7.

The controller 6 receives the output from the capacitance detection type sensor 4 and controls the operation of the electric device 8 such as the lighting device 11.

In the proximity detection device of this embodiment, even if the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensor 4 is not approached, it is possible to electrostatically charge the water through the conductive water by simply touching the water tank 7 filled with water. Since the capacity changes and the controller 6 can act on this change to control the electric equipment 8 such as the lighting fixture 11, the operation surface 26 becomes wider, and the position can be easily understood even in the dark, and the water tank 7 can be moved. By doing so, the operation surface 26 can be moved and the operability is improved. Further, the water tank 7 can be installed in the entrance, living room, etc., and the electric equipment 8 such as the lighting fixture 11 can be operated while being used as an interior.

Since the electrostatic capacitance of the electrostatic capacitance detection sensor 4 changes through the conductive water, the operating surface 26 is below the water level.

The proximity detection device shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is a third embodiment of the present invention, and is a handrail 9 made of an insulator and a capacitance detection type sensor 4 embedded in the handrail 9. And a controller 6 that controls the lighting of the lighting fixture 11 that illuminates the vicinity of the stairs 10 by the output of the capacitance detection sensor 4, and a photoconductive element 13 (CdS, etc.) that controls the lighting fixture 11 to operate only in the dark at night. ) And a timer 14 for turning off the lighting fixture 11 turned on by the capacitance detection type sensor 4 after turning on the lighting fixture 11 for a certain period of time.

The handrail 9 is formed by bending two wooden rods 36, which are insulators, into an arc shape, and is provided in a concentric circle shape at regular intervals. The handrail 9 located on the outer periphery has the lighting fixture 11 embedded on the inner surface side, and the handrail 9 located on the inner periphery has the lighting fixture 11 embedded on the outer surface side, which can illuminate the vicinity of the stairs 10.

The capacitance detection type sensors 4 are embedded in a plurality of positions over the entire length of the handrail 9 at regular intervals. It is necessary to embed at least both upper and lower end portions, and the embedding depth should be such that the capacitance changes when a person grips the handrail 9.

The controller 6 receives the output from the capacitance detection type sensor 4 and only lights the lighting fixture 11. The lighting fixture 11 is provided not only in the handrail 9 but also on the side of the tread 37 of the stairs 10 and on the ceiling 38.

The photoconductive element 13 is provided in the vicinity of the stairs 10 and senses the light and dark so that the controller 6 operates only when it is dark such as at night. Therefore, the illuminator 11 should be turned on when it is bright. It is economical without.

The timer 14 is provided in the controller 6 and keeps the lighting fixture 11 turned on by the capacitance detection type sensor 4 for a certain period of time (for example, a little longer than the time required to move up and down the stairs 5 to 5). Since it is turned off after being turned on for about 10 minutes, it is possible to prevent forgetting to turn it off.

In the proximity detection device of this embodiment, the electrostatic capacitance detection sensor 4 is embedded in the vicinity by the normal operation of lightly gripping the handrail 9 when going up and down the stairs 10 without looking for a switch. Capacitance changes only by lightly grasping, and the controller 6 acts by this change to control the luminaire 11 that illuminates the vicinity of the stairs 10. Therefore, the luminaire 11 can be easily turned on even in the dark. You can improve the operability. Moreover, since the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensor 4 is embedded in a plurality of places over the entire length of the handrail 9 at regular intervals, the lighting fixture 11 can be turned on even in the middle of the stairs 10. .

The proximity detection device of FIGS. 6 and 7 is an embodiment of claim 4 of the present invention, and is a laying material 12 made of an insulating material laid near the entrance and a static material embedded in the laying material 12. The capacitance detection type sensor 4, the controller 6 for controlling the lighting of the lighting equipment 11 illuminating the vicinity of the entrance by the output of the capacitance detection type sensor 4, and the photoconductive element 13 for controlling the operation only in the darkness such as at night. (CdS or the like) and a timer 14 for turning off the lighting fixture 11 turned on by the capacitance detection type sensor 4 after being turned on for a certain period of time.

The laying material 12 is made of a stone plate 39 which is an insulator, and is laid at a constant interval from the gate to the entrance.

The capacitance detection type sensor 4 is a recess formed at a plurality of locations over the entire surface of the stone plate 39 at regular intervals on the upper surface of one of the two thin stone plates 39. It is attached and fixed to 30 and waterproofed, and then the other stone plate 39 is laid on top of one stone plate 39 and glued. It is embedded in the floor material 12 closest to the gate and the floor material 12 closest to the entrance. Only buried. The embedding method is not limited to the above method, and the recess 30 is formed on the back surface side of the flooring 12, and the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is stuck and fixed in the recess 30 and waterproofed, and then hydraulically set. It may be sealed with an inorganic material or the like. The burial depth should be such that the capacitance changes when a person walks on the flooring 12.

The controller 6 is provided in the gate pole, and receives the output from the capacitance detection type sensor 4 and only turns on the lighting fixture 11. The lighting equipment 11 is provided not only at the entrance but also at the gate and the passage from the gate to the entrance.

The photoconductive element 13 is provided near the entrance, and the controller 6 operates only when it is dark such as at night by detecting light and dark. Therefore, the lighting fixture 11 can be turned on when it is bright. Not economical.

The timer 14 is provided in the controller 6 and keeps the lighting fixture 11 illuminated by the capacitance detection type sensor 4 for a certain period of time (for example, 5 to 10 which is slightly longer than the time required to pass from the gate to the entrance). It is possible to prevent forgetting to turn off because it is turned off after it is turned on.

In the proximity detection device of this embodiment, the electrostatic capacitance detection sensor 4 is not exposed and provided like the ultrasonic sensor 25 and the thermal sensor 25, so that the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is not covered with eyes. By embedding it in the material 12, the capacitance changes only by walking near where the capacitance detection sensor 4 is embedded. Due to this change, the controller 6 acts to illuminate the vicinity of the entrance. Since it is possible to perform the above control, there is no need to adjust the distance, angle, range, etc., unlike the ultrasonic sensor 25, the heat sensitive sensor 25, etc., and it can be easily installed and is maintenance free. Moreover, the electrostatic capacitance detection type sensor 4 cannot be seen by a visitor or the like, and the lighting fixture 11 can be turned on without giving an unpleasant impression that it is being monitored.

[0050]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, in the proximity detection device according to claim 1 of the present invention, the operability is improved because it can be operated by bringing a finger close to the surface of the ball 1 or the counter 2 or lightly touching it. Is. Further, since the capacitance detection type sensor 4 can be provided on the back surface side of the ball 1 or the counter 2, the manufacturing process can be simplified by omitting the step of forming the operation portion mounting hole 17. The operation section 20 does not project, and the surface can be easily cleaned.

In the proximity detection device according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the water tank 7 can be operated only by lightly touching it, the operation surface 26 is widened and the operability is improved. In addition, it can be used for interior decoration as interior without damaging the appearance.

In the proximity detection device according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the handrail 9 can be operated by a normal lifting operation of lightly gripping it, the operability is improved. In addition, since the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is embedded in the handrail 9, it can be provided at a plurality of places without damaging the appearance.

In the proximity detection device according to claim 4 of the present invention, the ultrasonic sensor 25 can be operated only by walking on the laying material 12 in which the capacitance detection type sensor 4 is embedded. It is possible to surely detect without adjusting the distance, the angle, the range, etc. like the heat sensitive sensor 25, and the operability is improved. Further, since the electrostatic capacitance detection sensor 4 is embedded in the laying material 12 so as not to be visible to the public, it does not give an unpleasant impression to the visitor or the like.

In the proximity detection device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the photoconductive element 13 senses light and dark and operates only in the dark such as at night, the luminaire 11 may be turned on when it is bright. It can be used economically.

In the proximity detection device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, after the light fixture 11 that has been turned on is turned on for a certain period of time, the timer 14 set for a predetermined period of time turns off the light. It is possible to prevent forgetting to erase and it can be used economically.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a main part of a proximity detection device according to an embodiment of claim 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a one-point perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a proximity detection device according to an embodiment of claim 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing a proximity detection device according to an embodiment of claim 3 of the present invention.

5 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the handrail of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing a proximity detection device according to an embodiment of claim 4 of the present invention.

7A is a plan view of the floor covering of FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is a sectional view of the floor covering of FIG.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a conventional example of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a conventional example of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a conventional example of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a conventional example of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Ball 2 Counter 3 Vanity Main Body 4 Capacitance Sensing Sensor 5 Currant 6 Controller 7 Water Tank 8 Electrical Equipment 9 Handrail 10 Stairs 11 Lighting Fixture 12 Laying Material 13 Photoconductive Element 14 Timer

Claims (6)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A vanity body 3 having at least one of a ball 1 and a counter 2 made of an insulator, and a capacitance detection type sensor 4 provided on the back side of the ball 1 or the counter 2 made of an insulator. A proximity detection device comprising: a controller 6 that controls the flowing water from the currant 5 by the output of the capacitance detection type sensor 4. 2. A water tank 7 having at least one surface made of an insulator.
And a controller 6 for controlling the operation of the electric device 8 by the output of the electrostatic capacity detection type sensor 4, which is provided on one surface made of an insulating material. Proximity detection device. 3. A handrail 9 made of an insulator, a capacitance detection type sensor 4 embedded in the handrail 9, and lighting of a lighting fixture 11 illuminating the vicinity of the stairs 10 is output from the capacitance detection type sensor 4. Controller 6 controlled by
And a proximity detecting device comprising: 4. A laying material 12 made of an insulating material laid near the entrance, a capacitance detection type sensor 4 embedded in the laying material 12, and a capacitance detection of lighting of a lighting fixture 11 illuminating near the entrance. A proximity detection device, comprising: a controller 6 that controls the output of the die sensor 4; 5. The proximity detection device according to claim 3, further comprising a photoconductive element 13 that operates only when it is dark such as at night. 6. The apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising a timer 14 for turning off the lighting fixture 11 turned on by the capacitance detection type sensor 4 after turning on for a certain period of time.
The proximity detection device described.