JPH07123473A - Remote controller for on-vehicle electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the remote controller for performing safe operations even during manipulations by fitting a key operation part or the like at the required position of a steering wheel. CONSTITUTION:A remote controller 3 and two pairs of key operation parts 2, which are connected by a connecting cable 5, are fitted on the rear side of a steering wheel spoke 1a for linking the steering wheel 1 to a wheel boss 6. Concerning these bisected operation parts 2, the danger of erroneously pressing a key is reduced by decreasing the number of keys, the key can be surely operated while gripping the wheel without moving the eyes off the front side by arranging the operation parts 2 at the prescribed positions on the rear side of the wheel, and the on-vehicle remote controller to be safely operated even during the manipulation can be provided. Even in the case of an air bag mounted wheel, this controller does not disturb the air bag.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote controller for in-vehicle electronic equipment, and more particularly to a mounting structure for the remote controller.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a remote controller 7 mounted on a steering wheel for controlling an on-vehicle acoustic device 9 and an air conditioner operating portion 8 shown in FIG. 2 so that they can be operated without changing their posture. . In that case,
The remote controller 7 was attached to the center pad of the handle.

[0003]

When operating the above-mentioned conventional remote controller while driving, one of the hands holding the steering wheel must be released, and the line of sight from the front to the remote controller. There was a problem that it was dangerous because it had to be turned.

Further, the airbag cannot be attached to the airbag mounting handle because the airbag repels the remote controller.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to provide a remote controller for an on-vehicle electronic device in which safe driving is performed even during operation.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a remote controller for an on-vehicle electronic device which can be attached to an airbag mounting handle.

[0007]

A remote controller for an on-vehicle electronic device according to the present invention has at least a key operation unit attached to the back side of a handle or the back side of a handle spoke.

[0008]

According to the remote controller of the present invention, since the key operation portion is on the back side of the handle or on the back side of the handle spoke, when the handle is grasped, it can be operated by the finger on the back side of the handle.

Further, since the position is checked by touching with a finger and the key is operated, the line of sight is not directed from the front to the remote controller. In this way, the driver's hands are not released from the steering wheel, and the line of sight is not released from the front, so that safe driving is performed. Further, even in the case of the airbag mounting handle, it does not interfere with the airbag.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A remote controller for an on-vehicle electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1
(A) shows a remote controller which is an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 3 denotes a remote controller main body, which is connected to two key operation units 2 and 2 via relay cables 5 and 5. A power supply battery is housed in the remote controller body 3, and a light emitting element 4 that emits infrared rays is provided.

FIG. 1B shows the state in which the remote controller is attached to the handle from the back of the handle. Remote controller body 3 and two key operation units 2 and 2
Is attached to the back side of the handle spokes 1a connecting the handle 1 to the handle boss 6. These may be attached with double-sided tape or may be attached with screws.

The light emitting element 4 is arranged in the vicinity of the infrared ray receiving window of the air conditioner operation section or the vehicle-mounted audio system and in a position without obstacles. By operating the key operation sections 2 and 2 with fingers while holding the handle, An infrared signal is emitted from the light emitting element 4 to enable centralized operation of a plurality of vehicle-mounted devices such as a vehicle-mounted acoustic device and an air conditioner.

As shown in the embodiment, if the key operation section is divided into two, the number of keys in each key operation section is reduced and the possibility of pressing the key by mistake is reduced. Further, when the remote controller is attached with the double-sided tape, it can be attached to almost all vehicle types without processing the vehicle. That is, a general-purpose mounting structure can be used.

Although the embodiment is configured as described above, the invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of emitting infrared rays, radio waves may be emitted. In addition, as a dedicated part (genuine part) for each vehicle type, one designed for that vehicle may be incorporated.

[0016]

According to the remote controller of the present invention, when operating an in-vehicle electronic device, the user can touch the finger without touching the handle to confirm the position and operate the key, and also from the front to the remote controller. There is no turning, so safe driving is performed.

Further, even in the case of the airbag mounting handle, it does not interfere with the airbag. Moreover, since it is difficult to see from the outside of the vehicle, the effect of preventing theft can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 (a) is a view showing a remote controller according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 (b) is a view of a state in which the remote controller is attached, viewed from the back of a handle.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which a conventional remote controller is attached to a handle.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Handle 1a Handle Spoke 2 Key Operation Section 3 Remote Controller Main Body 4 Light Emitting Element 5 Relay Cable 6 Handle Boss 7 Remote Controller 8 Air Conditioner Operation Section 9 In-vehicle Acoustic Device

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A remote controller for a vehicle-mounted electronic device, wherein at least a key operation unit is attached to the back side of the handle or the back side of the handle spoke.