JPH077015U - Remote control switch adapter device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] The infrared sensor 1 in the adapter case 2
A remote control switch adapter device capable of remotely controlling start / stop of operation of an electric appliance or turning on / off of a lighting appliance by receiving an infrared ray from an infrared transmitter. The adapter case 2 is divided into two parts to cover. 3 is attached to the base 4, and the cover 3 is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole, and the status display lamp faces the inner surface of the cover 3 in the adapter case 2. It is provided. [Effect] The range in which the infrared ray can be received is further expanded, and the place where the infrared light transmitter is handled is not particularly limited, and remote operation can be reliably performed. Compared with the conventional device, the number of parts is smaller, which is advantageous in terms of productivity and manufacturing cost. Moreover, an opening window for the status display lamp is not required, which contributes to improvement of physical characteristics and diversification of appearance design.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a remote control switch adapter device for an electric appliance and a lighting appliance, and more particularly, to an electric power source that receives an infrared ray from an infrared transmitter by an infrared light receiving sensor housed in an adapter case. This relates to a remote control switch adapter device where the operation of the equipment is started / stopped or the lighting of the lighting equipment is remotely controlled.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 If this kind of remote control switch adapter device is for an electric appliance, for example, insert it into an indoor power outlet (provided on a wall etc.) and connect the plug of the input cord of the electric appliance to this device. By doing so, it is possible to remotely start and stop the operation of the electric appliance at a remote place by operating a switch of a remote control transmitter (such as an infrared transmitter). The same applies to the remote control switch adapter device for lighting equipment, and the ceiling of the lighting equipment is installed in advance through this device, and it is attached to the ceiling outlet of the ceiling and the lighting equipment is hung to separate them. The lighting equipment can be turned on and off remotely by operating a switch such as an infrared transmitter at the location. These devices are extremely advantageous in that they can convert electric appliances and lighting equipment (often old models) that do not originally have remote-control operation capabilities into remote-controllable types.

FIG. 5 illustrates one of conventional examples of such a remote control switch adapter device. This device is for an electric appliance such as a television, and has an outlet part 5 into which a connection plug of an input cord of the electric device can be inserted, and a plug part 6 into which a power outlet can be inserted. In preparation for this, and by receiving the infrared ray from the infrared transmitter through the sensor light receiving window 13 to the infrared light receiving sensor 1 housed in this adapter case 12, the operation start / stop of the electric appliance can be started. It has a structure that can be operated remotely.

FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a conventional remote control switch adapter device for lighting equipment. In this device, an outlet portion 10 capable of engaging a ceiling inlet of a lighting fixture is attached to a lower surface side of an adapter case 12 and a sealing outlet (fixed to a ceiling and electric wires are routed from the attic). Inlet parts 11 that can be combined with each other are provided on the upper surface side of the adapter case 12, and the infrared ray receiving sensor 1 housed in the case 12 receives the infrared ray from the infrared ray transmitter. It is structured so that lighting can be turned on and off remotely by receiving the light through 13.

In both of the above two devices, the adapter case 12 itself is made of general-purpose plastic such as polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride that does not transmit infrared rays, but the sensor light receiving window 13 can transmit infrared rays. The infrared ray can be incident on the infrared ray receiving sensor 1 from the infrared ray transmitter by being made of such a material. Further, in these conventional devices, a status indicator lamp (not shown) is usually provided in the adapter case 12 in order to distinguish whether the device is in the connected state or the intermittent state. It is provided below the lamp window 14.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, as described above, the conventional remote control switch adapter device of this type allows the infrared light from the infrared light transmitter to pass through the sensor light receiving window 13 of a limited size and to receive the infrared light receiving sensor 1 in the adapter case 12. Since the structure is such that the sensor light receiving window 13 is located on the upper surface side of the adapter case 12 as in the device of FIG. 5, the infrared ray received from above the case 12 ( In the figure, arrow A) is possible, but it is not possible to receive infrared rays from the side of the case 12 (arrow B in the figure), and the sensor light receiving window 13 as in the device of FIG. In a device of the type that is located on one of the side surfaces of the adapter case 12, it is possible to receive infrared rays from the same side as the light receiving window 13 (arrow C in the figure). , From the side opposite to the light receiving window 13 (In the figure, arrow D) receiving the infrared light from the lower light receiving well casing 12 of the outer rays was impossible. As described above, the conventional device has a considerably limited range and direction in which infrared rays can be received, and there is a problem that remote operation may or may not be possible depending on the location and position of the infrared transmitter. It was

Further, in the manufacturing process of the above-described conventional device, in order to form the sensor light receiving window, a hole is provided in the adapter case according to the size of the window, and the window component is provided in the provided hole. There was a disadvantage that the step of attaching was required separately.

As a method of solving these drawbacks, a means of making it possible to receive infrared rays from almost all directions by forming the entire adapter case with a material capable of transmitting infrared rays. Can be considered. The utility model registration application of Japanese Utility Model Application No. 1-93593 (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-34344) proposes an example of such technical means for a remote control switch adapter device for lighting equipment.

However, in the remote control switch adapter device based on such means, not only the adapter case needs to be divided into two or more parts structurally, but also in terms of strength and other required quality, the outlet part and the plug part are Also, since it is difficult to construct a material that can transmit infrared rays, the number of parts is rather increased, and this leads to lower productivity such as longer production time and higher production costs. was there. For example, regarding the remote control switch adapter device for lighting equipment disclosed in the above-mentioned application, at least four parts including a sealing inlet part, a sealing outlet part, an inlet side part of the adapter case and an outlet side part are required. .

Further, in the conventional remote control switch adapter device, as described above, it is necessary to form the lamp window 14 for the status display lamp at a predetermined position of the adapter case 12, and therefore, the lamp window 14 is not provided. The drilling process had to be incorporated into the manufacturing process of this device, which was a problem in terms of productivity. Also, the presence of the lamp window 14 imposes some restrictions in determining the external design of the device, and also adversely affects the characteristics such as the electrostatic breakdown strength.

The present invention has been made in view of the above conventional circumstances, and an object thereof is to enable an infrared ray receiving sensor to receive infrared rays from a wider range, and It has a small number of parts, is advantageous in terms of productivity and manufacturing cost, and does not require a window for a status display lamp, which improves physical characteristics and enables the adoption of various designs. An object of the present invention is to provide a remote control switch adapter device for electric appliances and lighting appliances.

[0012]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention makes it possible to receive infrared rays from a wider range by dividing the adapter into a cover and a base, and forming the cover as a whole from a material that can transmit infrared rays. Is.

More specifically, the remote control switch adapter device for electric appliances according to the present invention comprises an outlet part into which a connection plug of an input cord of the electric device can be inserted and a plug part into which the plug can be inserted. In a remote control switch adapter device in which an infrared light receiving sensor is housed in an adapter case and the light receiving sensor receives an infrared ray from an infrared transmitter to remotely start and stop the operation of an electric appliance. The adapter case has a structure in which a cover for mounting the outlet is mounted on a base for mounting the plug, and the cover is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole, and a status display lamp. Is provided in the adapter case so as to face the inner surface of the cover. Is.

Further, the remote control switch adapter device for a lighting device according to the present invention includes an outlet part capable of engaging with a ceiling inlet of the lighting device and an inlet part capable of engaging with a ceiling outlet provided on a ceiling. In a remote control switch adapter device in which a red light receiving sensor is housed in an adapter case, and the light receiving sensor receives an infrared ray from an infrared transmitter to remotely turn on / off a lighting fixture. The adapter case has a structure in which a cover for mounting the outlet portion is assembled to a base for mounting the inlet portion, and the cover is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole, and a status display lamp. Is provided in the adapter case so as to face the inner surface of the cover. It is characterized by that.

In the device according to the present invention, the adapter case is divided into two parts, a cover and a base, and the cover is attached with an outlet part for connecting with an electric appliance or an outlet part for connecting with a lighting device. On the other hand, the base is equipped with a plug part for attaching to a power outlet or an inlet part for fixing to a ceiling ceiling outlet. More preferably, the plug part and the inlet part are integrally molded with the base.

The base of the adapter case can be made of a general-purpose plastic material such as polypropylene, while the cover of the adapter case is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole. Suitable infrared ray transmissive materials include polycarbonate resin plates, for example, trade name Dialite P, dialite AR (both manufactured by Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.), and methacrylic resin plates, for example, trade name Acryfilter IR. (Manufactured by Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.) and the like. The former resin product has a very high light transmittance of 100% in the infrared region or a value close to it, and in addition to this, it has high impact resistance over a wide temperature range (-40 ° C to 100 ° C). It is also suitable as a material for the cover in the present invention because it has excellent mechanical properties such as. In addition, the product Diamondite AR is superior to the product Diamondite P as the cover material of the present invention.

[0017]

In the present invention, since the sensor light receiving window is not provided in the adapter case, but the cover of the case is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole, the infrared light receiving sensor in the adapter case is Infrared rays can be received from various directions including all sides, and the range in which infrared rays can be received is expanded to a wider range. Therefore, there is no particular limitation on the place or position where the infrared transmitter is handled, and it is possible to reliably perform remote control of electric appliances and the like.

What should be mentioned here is that the base of the adapter case is not made of a material capable of transmitting infrared rays. The base is placed on the wall side or ceiling side of the room when the device is used (installed), but the infrared rays from the infrared transmitter are transmitted through the inside of the wall or the inside of the ceiling from inside the base. Then, it is unlikely that it will enter the infrared sensor in the adapter case. Therefore, it seems that the base is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays, and it is considered to be inferior. Moreover, if the base is also made of a material that can transmit infrared rays, the plug part and inlet are It becomes difficult to integrally form the parts and the like, the number of parts is further increased, the productivity is lowered, and the manufacturing cost is increased. This is the reason why, in the present invention, only the cover is entirely made of a material capable of transmitting infrared rays.

Further, in the present invention, since the status display lamp is provided in the adapter case so as to face the inner surface of the cover through which infrared rays can pass, the status display lamp can be provided without the opening lamp window. The blinking of can be easily seen from the outside. Therefore, in the production of the device, not only the process of drilling the lamp window is not required, but also the appearance design of the device can be made more diverse, and the characteristics such as the electrostatic breakdown strength are further improved. To be done.

[0020]

【Example】

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

Embodiment 1 As shown in FIG. 1, the device of this embodiment is a remote control switch adapter device for electric appliances, which includes an outlet section 5 into which a connection plug of an input cord of the electric appliance can be inserted. It is provided on the upper surface side of the adapter case 2, and a plug portion 6 that can be plugged into a power outlet is provided on the lower surface side of the adapter case 2, and the infrared light receiving sensor 1 housed in the adapter case 2 is infrared-transmitted. The structure is such that the start and stop of electric appliances can be remotely controlled by receiving the infrared rays from the optical device. The adapter case 2 is divided into two parts, a cover 3 and a base 4, and the cover 3 is assembled to the base 4 so that the light receiving sensor 1 can be housed therein. The outlet 3 is attached to the cover 3, while the plug 6 is attached to the base 4. The base 4 and the plug portion 6 are integrally formed.

In the present embodiment, the cover 3 is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole, and therefore the sensor light receiving window in the conventional device is not provided. The base 4 is made of a general-purpose plastic material such as polypropylene. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a lamp mounting hole 9 is formed inside the cover 3, and the status display lamp 7 is provided therein so as to face the inner surface 8 of the cover 3.

In the device of this embodiment, the sensor 1 receives the infrared rays projected from the infrared transmitter, not only from above the adapter case 2 but also from all sides of the case 2. It is possible (arrow P in FIG. 1), and the range in which infrared rays can be received is significantly expanded. Therefore, the place where the infrared transmitter is handled is not particularly limited, and the start of operation of electrical equipment Remote control of stop can be performed. In addition, the presence or absence of blinking of the status display lamp 7 can be visually confirmed from the outside through the cover 3, and it is possible to confirm the connection / disconnection of the present device. Furthermore, this device requires fewer parts than conventional devices, which contributes to improved productivity and reduced manufacturing costs.

Embodiment 2 As shown in FIG. 3, the device of this embodiment is a remote control switch adapter device for a lighting fixture, and includes an outlet part 10 capable of engaging with a ceiling inlet of the lighting fixture. An inlet portion 11 provided on the lower surface side of the adapter case 2 and capable of engaging with a ceiling outlet on the ceiling surface is provided on the upper surface side of the adapter case 2, and the infrared ray receiving light accommodated in the adapter case 2 is received. When the sensor 1 receives the infrared rays from the infrared transmitter, the lighting equipment can be started and stopped remotely. The adapter case 2 is divided into two parts, a cover 3 and a base 4, and the cover 3 is assembled to the base 4 so that the light receiving sensor 1 can be housed therein. The outlet part 10 is attached to the cover 3, while the inlet part 11 is attached to the base 4. The base 4 and the inlet portion 11 are integrally molded.

In the present embodiment, the cover 3 is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole, and therefore the sensor light receiving window in the conventional device is not provided. The base 4 is made of a general-purpose plastic material such as polypropylene. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a lamp mounting hole 9 is formed inside the cover 3, and the status display lamp 7 is provided therein so as to face the inner surface 8 of the cover 3.

In the device of this embodiment, the sensor 1 receives the infrared rays projected from the infrared transmitter not only from below the adapter case 2 but also from all sides of the case 2. It is possible (see arrow Q in FIG. 1), and the range in which infrared rays can be received is greatly expanded. Therefore, the place where the infrared transmitter is handled is not particularly limited, and Remote control of turning off can be performed. In addition, the presence or absence of blinking of the status display lamp 7 can be visually confirmed from the outside through the cover 3, and it is possible to confirm the connection / disconnection of the device. Furthermore, this device has a smaller number of parts than the conventional device, which contributes to improved productivity and reduced manufacturing costs.

[0027]

[Effect of device]

 As can be seen from the above, according to the present invention, unlike the conventional device in which the fixed direction and range are limited, the infrared ray can be received by the infrared light receiving sensor in the adapter case in a wider range from various directions. Therefore, due to the expansion of the receivable range, the place where the infrared transmitter is handled is not particularly limited, and there is a remote control switch adapter device that can reliably perform remote control of electric appliances or lighting equipment. Provided.

Moreover, according to the present invention, the base of the adapter case can be integrally formed with the plug part, the inlet part, etc., and the entire adapter case is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays. Compared with the above, the number of parts is smaller, so that the manufacturing efficiency of the device is improved, the manufacturing time is shortened, and there is an advantage in terms of productivity and manufacturing cost.

Further, according to the present invention, the opening window for the status display lamp is not required, and therefore, in the production of this device, the step of piercing the window is not necessary, and the static electricity resistance is not required. Physical properties such as crush strength are improved, and it is possible to adopt various designs.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a remote control switch adapter device for an electric appliance according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a remote control switch adapter device for a lighting device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional remote control switch adapter device for electric equipment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a conventional remote control switch adapter device for lighting equipment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 infrared ray receiving sensor 2 adapter case 3 cover 4 base 5 outlet part 6 plug part 7 status display lamp 8 inner surface 10 outlet part 11 inlet part

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An infrared receiving sensor is housed in an adapter case, and the receiving sensor is provided with an outlet part into which a connection plug of an input cord of an electric appliance can be inserted and a plug part into which a power outlet is inserted. In a remote control switch adapter device in which the operation start / stop of an electric appliance is remotely controlled by receiving an infrared ray from an infrared transmitter, the adapter case has a cover for mounting the outlet part and a base for mounting the plug part. The cover is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole, and a status display lamp is provided in the adapter case so as to face the inner surface of the cover. A remote control switch adapter device for electric appliances, characterized in that 2. An infrared light receiving sensor is housed in an adapter case, comprising an outlet portion capable of engaging with a ceiling inlet of a lighting fixture and an inlet portion capable of engaging with a ceiling outlet provided on a ceiling. In the remote control switch adapter device in which the light receiving sensor receives an infrared ray from an infrared light transmitter to turn on / off a lighting fixture remotely, the adapter case has a cover attached to the outlet section for the inlet. The cover is made of a material that can transmit infrared rays as a whole, and the status indicating lamp faces the inner surface of the cover in the adapter case. A remote control switch adapter device for lighting equipment, which is provided.