JPS62142949A - Remote controller of hot water supplier - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a remote controller of a hot water supplier easily adaptable for a variety of needs by beforehand providing a space for accommodating a main body adapter within a hot water supplier main body. CONSTITUTION:The remote controller of the hot water supplier comprises a lamp wire 30; plug sockets 32, 33 and 34 connected to said lamp wire 30; a lamp wire carrying adapter 35 transmitting and receiving a signal between the remote controller 14 and the lamp wire 30; an adapter transmitting and receiving a signal between a hot water supply control portion 23 and the lamp wire 30; and a lamp wire carrying main body adapter 37 receiving a signal from the hot water supply control portion 23 and transmitting the signal to an electric loading unit 10. A hot water main body 2 is provided with a space 40 accommodating therein the main body adapter. The signals from the remote controller 14 and the hot water supply control portion 23 are supplied from adapters 35 and 36 to the lamp wire 30, and control power and signals are inputted from a 100V power feed terminal 12 of the electric loading unit 10 to the main adapter 37. When an inexpensive system is desired to the assembled, a cable of the remote controller 14 is directly connected to the remote controller terminal 13.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a remote control device that saves construction work for water heaters that use gas, kerosene, or in some cases electric energy, and that can meet a variety of needs with the same water heater body. It is.

Conventional technology water heaters have a variety of characteristics and can be used and installed. For example, you may want to supply hot water to the kitchen or washroom, pour hot water into the bath, or pour hot water, setting the temperature of hot water to your preference to provide the right temperature and amount. Furthermore, when it comes to installing water heaters, it is more likely that they will be installed outdoors rather than indoors. The reason for this is for safety reasons for gas heat sources, and for efficient use of indoor space for other energy sources, and outdoor wall-mounted types are a typical example. As a result, remote control of the water heater itself has become essential.

FIG. 2 shows a conventional remote control method for a water heater.

1 is the house, 2 is the main body of the water heater, which is installed outdoors. has. 1o is the electrical unit and the cord 11. is connected to the electric light line.
It has a 100V power receiving terminal 12 and a remote control terminal 13 for connection to a remote control or the like.

14 is the hot water switch zs, ? with the remote control. l [Knob 16
etc., and is connected to the electrical unit 10 by a cape/I/17. A hot water supply pipe 18 includes a faucet 19, a shower 20, a hot water tap 21 for pouring into the bath, and the like. 22 is a cape on the wall of the house/L
'17, hot water piping etc. penetrate through it. The operation in Figure 2 is
First, turn on the hot water supply switch 15 of the remote control 14 and set the hot water temperature knob 16 to an appropriate temperature. After that, water flows by opening the water faucet, shower, etc. at the terminal, and a flow switch (not shown) in the water heater body 2 is activated, causing the electrical unit 10 to switch to the water heater body 2 in a specified sequence. moves and starts water supply operation. Water supply to the water heater body 2 is stopped by closing the terminal, such as a faucet, and a flow switch (not shown)
When a stop signal is received, the electrical unit 10 stops operating. In FIG. 2, hot water is poured into the bath using the faucet 21, but there is an inconvenience in that the user has to check the water level each time to see if it is full.

FIG. 3 shows a hot water supply system that solves the inconvenience of pouring hot water into the bath shown in FIG. 2. The same components as in FIG. 2 are given the same reference numerals. Particularly different is that a hot water pouring control section 23 is provided, and a water solenoid valve 24 for starting and stopping pouring of hot water, a hopper 25 for receiving hot water, and a sensor 26 for detecting when the bath is full of water. The pouring control section 23 is connected to the remote control terminal 13' of the electrical equipment unit 10 via the cape/v27. The remote control 14 is also provided with a switch 28 for automatically pouring hot water into the bath. The operation of the water heater main body 2 in FIG. 3 is basically the same as that in FIG. The water solenoid valve 24 opens and water is poured into the bath. When the water becomes full, the water solenoid valve 24 is stopped by the sensor 26, and the water heater main body 2 is stopped. These remote control signals are sent and received by the remote controller 1 via the cape/l/27.17.
4. This is carried out between the pouring control section 2a and the remote control terminals 13 and 13' of the electrical unit 10.

The problem that the invention aims to solve Problems with the conventional technology include the following items.

■ Although it is a water heater that simply supplies hot water, it has the disadvantage that it is difficult to install as there is an increasing tendency to combine and use terminal control members for multi-purpose and convenient hot water supply to baths, etc. As in this example, there are disadvantages in that additional work on signal cables for the remote controller 14 and the pouring control unit 23, and work on running wires into conduits due to an increase in the number of core wires of the cables, becomes a hassle. Moreover, construction costs are also high.

■ Regarding the water heater main body 2, developing and preparing main bodies with different specifications that meet multi-purpose needs involves problems that will lead to productivity of the water heater main body and, ultimately, an increase in price.

The present invention solves the conventional problems, meets the multi-purpose needs of consumers, simplifies installation work, and achieves productivity and rationalization of the water heater itself.

A foolproof way to solve problems The present invention includes the following means.

■ Separate from the main body of the water heater, terminal control members such as a remote control and hot water pouring control unit should be provided according to needs.

(2) A signal conveying means using an electric light line is provided between a terminal control member such as a remote control or an enema control unit and an electrical unit of the main body of the water heater. Specifically, a power line adapter will be provided.

■ All electrical units transmit and receive signals using terminal blocks secured with screws, etc., and a space is provided inside the water heater body to accommodate the main body adapter for the power line.

By the means beyond the action ■ Depending on the availability of the terminal control member, it acts in such a way that it can respond to the needs of consumers in combination.

■ The 100V electric wire required for the main body of the water heater is shared, and signals are conveyed between terminal control members such as the remote control and the hot water pouring control section using electric wires, which simplifies electrical installation work.

■ All electrical units in the water heater body are screw-type terminal blocks, and the water heater body has a pre-installed base to house the body adapter for the power line, so even if needs diversify, the same hot water supply can be achieved. It works so that the machine can respond.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIG. The same parts as in FIGS. 2 and 3, which are the conventional example, are given the same reference numerals, and the explanation of these parts will be omitted since it will be redundant. Particularly improved parts include the power line 30, the block filter 31 inserted to improve the reliability of signal transmission on the power line, and the outlet 32, 33, and 3 connected to the power line 30.
4, an adapter a5 for transmitting and receiving signals between the remote controller 14 and the power line 30, and an adapter 36 for transmitting and receiving signals between the pouring control unit 2a and the power line aO.
, and a main body adapter 37 for receiving the signals from the remote controller 14 and the pouring control section 23 and transmitting the signals to the electrical unit 10 for transmitting the electric light line.

The main body adapter 37 is connected to a power supply terminal 38 that receives power from the 100V power receiving terminal 12 of the electrical unit 1o, the remote control terminal 13 of the electrical unit 10, and the pouring control unit connection terminal 1.
It has an output 39.39' for powering the remote control terminal of 3'. All of these are constructed with screw terminals. The water heater main body 2 is provided with a base 7.40i for storing the main body adapter. In the operation shown in FIG.
Control power and signals are injected into the shoreline 30 and input from the 100cm power supply terminal 12 of the electrical unit 10 of the water heater main body 2 to the main body adapter 37. The main body adapter A7 discriminates the injection signal and connects it to the remote control terminal 13 and the terminal 13 for connection to the pouring control unit.
The output to ' is output from 39.39'. The operation of the water heater is the same as in Figure 2, so it will be omitted.

Next, depending on your needs, if you want to build an inexpensive system that does not require an automatic hot water supply function for baths, etc., you can eliminate the hot water pouring control section 23 and use the adapters 35 and 36 for power line conveyance and the main body adapter 37. This can be achieved by directly connecting the cape (vf) of the remote control 14 to the remote control terminal 13 of the removed electrical unit 10. This is clearly the second
The system is structurally the same as the conventional example shown in the figure.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

■ A remote control device for water heaters that can be easily adapted to various needs can be provided.

(■ Electrical installation work is simplified because the power line 100V power supply, which is essential to the main body of the water heater, is shared and the power line signal is transmitted between terminal control members such as the remote controller and the hot water pouring control member.

■ Electrical unit on the main body of the water heater 1. The 100V power receiving terminal, the remote control terminal, and the remote control terminals such as the hot water pouring control unit are screwed into terminal blocks, and a subane for housing the main body adapter is provided in the water heater main body. Whether using signal transmission or a simple system that does not use these, the water heater itself can be used without any changes, improving productivity.
While promoting common use, the total cost can be reduced to match the grade of the user.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a remote control device for a water heater according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a conventional remote control device for a water heater, and FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing another conventional example. 2...Water heater body, 10...Electrical unit, 14...Remote control, 23...Pouring control unit, 35.36...・Adapter for power line, 37...Main adapter, 12...1
00v power receiving terminal, 13...Remote control terminal.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) The main body of the water heater is powered by a 100V electric power line that uses gas, kerosene, etc. as fuel, the remote control that controls the water heater's output temperature, changes the operating mode, and displays the status, and the indoor bath that comes out of the water heater. , a hot water supply pipe that supplies hot water to faucets, etc., and a hot water pouring control section that is inserted into the path of this hot water supply piping to check the water level (water amount) of the bath, etc., and has a sensor, a solenoid valve, etc. that controls the hot water pouring; An electrical unit that has a 100V power receiving terminal for the power line, a remote control, and a remote control terminal for connection to the hot water pouring control unit, and controls the main body of the water heater based on a specified sequence, between the remote control and the light line, and for pouring hot water. Power is supplied together with the electrical unit from the power line adapter for transmitting signals between the control unit and the power line, and the 100V power receiving terminal of the electrical unit, and the signals from the remote control and pouring control unit are fed to the remote control terminal. A remote control device for a water heater consisting of a main body adapter that transmits a power line signal and has an output of (2) A patent claim in which a space is provided in the main body of the water heater to accommodate the main body adapter, and the 100V power receiving terminal of the electrical unit, and the remote control terminal for the remote control and hot water pouring control section are screwed terminal blocks. A remote control device for a water heater according to scope 1.