JPS63187997A - Transmitter for radio-controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the adjusting operation of an auxiliary operating member by adjusting the auxiliary operating member of a transmitter every body to be operated, indicating the position of the auxiliary operating member by the gauge on a gauge panel. CONSTITUTION:The transmitter 20 includes stick levers 22a, 22b, for operating the body to be operated, trim levers, 23a, 23b, 24a, 24b for extending or changing the operational characteristics of the stick levers, 22a, 22b; auxiliary operating parts 25a, 25b; dip-switches 26, 27a, 27b; and a volumes 28. The number of gauge panels 29 the same as the number of bodies to be operated are arranged, the dip-switches 26, 27a, 27b and the volumes 28 are adjusted every body to be operated the and the adjusted positions are indicated by the gauges 30, 31 on the gauge panel 29 at that time. After this operation, the adjustment is carried out by attaching the gauge panel 29 corresponding to the body to be operated on a transmitter 20 to adjust the body.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a radio control device used to remotely control models such as model airplanes and model helicopters, and to remotely control various industrial equipment. particularly regarding the transmitter.

[Prior art]

Conventionally, radio control devices have been used as devices for remotely controlling piloted objects such as model airplanes and model helicopters. This radio control device includes a transmitter that transmits radio waves to the controlled object according to the operating state of the operating member;
It is comprised of a receiver that is mounted on the controlled object and receives radio waves from the transmitter, and an operating section such as a servo device that operates the movable parts of the controlled object based on the received signal from the receiver.

In addition, especially in radio control devices used for models, the models are required to have motion performance equal to or better than that of the real thing, so improvements in operability and functionality are being made. Generally, most movable parts of the model are connected to a servo device by a rod or the like, and are operated by rotating the servo device from side to side. To this end, improving the functionality and operability of radio control devices means increasing the number of main operating members in the transmitter that basically operate the operating parts of these servo devices, etc., as well as assisting and expanding the movement of the main operating members. Progress is being made with a focus on expanding the number of auxiliary operating members that can be used.

Note that the auxiliary operating member has a reverse function that reverses the movement of the servo device relative to the movement of the main operating member, and a function that allows the operating range of the servo device to be changed relative to the main operating member without changing the neutral position. There are some that have various functions, such as those that have a mixing function that interlocks two servo devices with one main operating member. If the movement of the servo device could be reversed or its operating width could be changed, it would be useful when incorporating the servo device into a controlled object such as a model airplane and connecting it to the movable parts of the controlled object via a rod, etc., or when the transmitter. When MNing the movement of the movable part of the operated object with respect to the movement of the main operating member, the work is extremely easily performed.

Furthermore, in model airplanes, the elevator and flaps, or the engine control and propeller pitch can be linked using a mixing function.

In a model helicopter, flight performance and flight maneuverability can be improved by interlocking the pitch of the main rotor and the pitch of the tail rotor using a mixing function in order to cancel the counter torque generated by the rotation of the main rotor.

An example of a transmitter of such a multi-functional radio control device is shown in FIG. 4 below.

FIG. 4(a) is a perspective view showing an example of a transmitter for a model helicopter, and FIG. 4(b) shows an operation panel disposed on the back of this transmitter. be.

This transmitter 1 includes a transmitter main body 2, which is equipped with a transmitter circuit and a power source that generates control signals in accordance with the movements of each operating member, and transmits them on radio waves, and an open zirconia mechanism. It has a movable main operation member consisting of a pair of stick levers 3a, 3b and switches that have an automatic return function except for a part, and other auxiliary operation members. To explain in more detail, each stick lever 3a
, 3b are rotatable vertically, horizontally, and horizontally, and can operate two channels each, for a total of four channels, that is, actuating parts such as servo devices can be operated at four locations. In general, the Stella Freight/(3a, 3b) is used to operate the engine control of a model helicopter and the movable parts of the aileron, elevator, and rudder.As an auxiliary operating member, the stick lever 3a has trim levers 4a, 4b attached to the stem. Each lever 3b is provided with a trim lever 40.4d, which finely adjusts the electrical neutral position of the stick levers 3a, 3b. 5 is a power switch, and 6 is a transmitting antenna. 7d is
Like the stick levers 3a and 3b, this is an auxiliary switch or a volume control as a main operating member. Also, 88-8
C is a switch for changing the operating width of the servo device to a preset value for a specific main operating member (the operating width of the servo device can be freely changed within a fixed operating range). It is a part of the auxiliary operation member. In addition, the auxiliary operating members 9 and 10 include switches and volume controls for operating the servo device to a preset state or stopping the movement of the servo device for a specific main operating member. There is.

On the other hand, an operation panel 11 is formed on the back of the transmitter 1, and has auxiliary operation members A to F including dip switches, a volume control, and the like. When the auxiliary operation member 8C is activated, the auxiliary operation member A is used to adjust the operating width of the servo device in response to the left-right operation of the stick lever 3a (the aileron operation in the model) by rotating the volume a. be. The auxiliary operation member B is a pitch-related adjustment volume that operates on the auxiliary volume 7b or the like to change the amount of pitch displacement of the main rotor of the model helicopter. Further, the auxiliary operation member C operates on the auxiliary operation member 9, IO, and controls the movement of the servo device to a predetermined position IIVL in response to the vertical operation of the stick lever 3a (engine control operation in the model).
When stopping at , use the volume or switch to adjust the stopping position.

The auxiliary operating members E and E operate on the auxiliary operating members 8a and 8b, respectively, and control the operating range of the servo device in response to the vertical and horizontal operations of the stick lever 3b (elevator and rudder operations in the model). It has a volume that can be changed within a certain operating range, a volume that switches the mixing function on and off, and a volume that adjusts the mixing function. Also,
The auxiliary operation member F is a reverse switch of the servo device in all the main operation members.

In addition, the operation panel 11 has a fail-safe function that moves all servo devices to a neutral position or a preset position when receiving external noise.
It has a halt function, etc., which uses the IY1 signal as an operating signal when external noise is received.

By the way, when operating various models, it is preferable to use a dedicated radio control device developed for model cars and model airplanes for each model, but except in special cases, it is best to use a dedicated radio control device for each model. You can operate a model if you have the necessary number of channels (number of main operating members) to operate it (2 channels for a car, at least 4 channels for an airplane or helicopter). In addition, since radio control devices with multi-functions are particularly expensive, only the devices that are mounted on the model as a controlled object, such as receivers and servo devices, are prepared for each model, and the transmitter is It is also being used for several models.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

By the way, in the transmitter of the radio control device having multiple functions as shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), the operating position 1 of the auxiliary operating member, for example, how to operate the trim lever or the reverse switch of the servo device. The position of the volume that adjusts the rotation angle of the servo device is unique to each model, and even when operating the same type of model, it may vary depending on the model. need to be adjusted. Some of these adjustments can be made while looking at the moving parts of the model without actually operating the model, but finer adjustments must be made many times while operating the model. Not only when a transmitter that has been adjusted for one model is to be used as a transmitter for another model, but also when trying to operate a model that has been previously adjusted, adjustments must be made from the beginning. However, there was a problem in that the adjustment work was complicated and took time. Therefore, there was a problem in that the transmitter could also be used.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and
There are 12 auxiliary operating members for the transmitter depending on the non-paralleled body to be controlled.
An object of the present invention is to provide a transmitter for a radio control device that can easily reproduce an operating state that should be set in advance.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the configuration of the present invention is as follows:
[Performed by the pilot. Radio waves are transmitted from a transmitter, and these radio waves are received by a receiver mounted on a controlled object to operate the movable parts of the controlled object and remotely control the controlled object. In a transmitter of a control device, a transmitter body has a main operating member for controlling a controlled object and an auxiliary operating member for extending and changing the control characteristics of the main operating member, and a transmitter body that can be attached or detached from the transmitter main body. and a gauge panel that is formed so that the auxiliary operating member can be operated and is provided with a gauge that indicates the operating position of the auxiliary operating member.

[Effect]

When operating multiple models or other controlled objects using one transmitter, prepare as many gauge panels as the number of controlled objects in advance, and perform auxiliary operation of the transmitter once for each controlled object. By adjusting the members and indicating their operating positions using the gauges on the gauge panel, it is possible to know from the gauges on the gauge panel which position the auxiliary operating section of the transmitter should be aligned with respect to the steered object.

〔Example〕

The present invention will be described in detail below using the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an example of a transmitter of a radio control device according to the present invention. The transmitter 20 includes a case 21 in which various electronic components and power supplies for generating control signals are arranged, left and right stick levers 22a and 22b as main operating members, and various auxiliary operating members.

This auxiliary operation member is the stick lever 22a, 22
This is intended to expand and change the operating characteristics of the main operating member, which is made up of the main operating member b and various switches. 23 in the diagram
a, 23b and 24a, 24b are auxiliary operating members for the stick levers 22a, 22b, respectively, and are trim levers that finely adjust the neutral position of the servo device (operating section) with respect to the stick levers 22a, 22b. Further, auxiliary operation members 25a and 25b, which are comprised of switches and a volume control 11, are arranged on the upper part of the transmitter 20.

On the other hand, below the transmitter 20 is a depth switch 26°2.
A series of auxiliary operating members consisting of 7a, 27b and a plurality of volumes 28 are provided. The depth switch 26 is a switch that reverses the movement of an actuating section such as a servo device mounted on the controlled object with respect to the movement of various main operating members. Depth switches 27a and 27b are switches for selecting functions of the transmitter 20 depending on the controlled object, and by changing the setting positions of these switches, the effect of the volume 28 is changed. That is, by using the volumes 28 in common, the number of volumes 28 is reduced and the configuration is simplified.

Reference numeral 29 is a transparent or translucent gauge panel which is an important part of the present invention, and includes gauges 30.29 which indicate the operating positions of each volume 28 and depth switches 26, 27a, 27b.
31.

Next, Figure 2 (a), (b) and Figure 3 (a), (b)
The gauge panel 29 will be explained in detail using the following. Figure 2 (
Fig. 2(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-1.A) shows an enlarged view of the gauge panel 29 in the vicinity of the volume 28, and Fig. 2(b) shows a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-1. Stepped through holes 29a having different inner diameters are formed. Further, 30 is a cylindrical gauge with a flange, and the flange has recesses 30a at two diametrically opposed locations.
30b. The recess 30a has a substantially triangular shape, and the recess 30b has a cutout shape extending over the entire collar. Furthermore, a flexible claw portion 30c is located between the collar and the cylindrical portion.
is formed, and the cylindrical portion fits into the small inner diameter portion of the through hole 29a, and the claw portion 30 is inserted into the through hole 29a.
c acts as a stopper. The gauge 30 is configured to be rotatable with respect to the gauge panel 29, that is, the cage 30 is configured to be held at its rotational position. - Force tube 2 As shown in FIG. 2(a), an arrow-shaped recess 28a is formed in the head of the volume 28.

Further, FIG. 3(a) is an enlarged view showing the vicinity of the dip switch 26, and FIG. 3(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line ■-■. A rectangular through hole 29b is formed in the gauge panel 29, and this h through hole 20 is formed on the back surface.
An annular groove 29c is formed at a position adjacent to b.

In addition, each switch 26a of the dip switch 26 is provided on the top surface.
A recess 2'lld is formed to sandwich the . On the other hand, the gauge 31 has a substantially C-shaped cross section and has two upper and lower protrusions 31a and 31b.

Of these, the protrusion 31a engages with the groove 29c.

The protrusion 31b is configured to engage with the recess 29d.

The gauge 31 is movable up and down along the wall surface of the through hole 29b, and its movement is restricted at the position where the protrusion 31b engages with the recess 29d and faces the switch 26a. That is, the gauge 31 is configured to be held at the moving position by the four parts 2Qd.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 3(b), a sheet 32 is interposed between the case 21 and the gauge panel 29. This sheet 32 is prepared for each type of controlled object such as a model airplane, a model helicopter, etc., and determines which function is best for controlling each controlled object and which switch is selected to obtain the function. It is a so-called guidance that shows how to operate the volume 28, and also shows the function and operation width of the volume 28. Note that if the guidance for the dip switches 26, 27a, 27b and the volume 28 are directly formed on the inner surface of the gauge panel 29 by printing or the like, the sheet 32 is unnecessary.

Furthermore, 33 is a printed circuit board on which various electronic components are arranged.

Furthermore, although not shown, the gauge panel 29 has a claw that engages with the case 21 at one end, and a protrusion that is press-fitted into a hole formed in the case 21 at the other end.

Then, the gauge panel 29 is attached to the case 21 by engaging the claw at one end with the case 21 and press-fitting the protrusion at the other end. Note that the case 2 is located near the protrusion of the gauge panel 29.
1 or the sheet 32, the gauge panel 29 can be easily removed from the case 21 by hand by hooking a nail into this portion.

Next, the use of gauges 30 and 31 will be explained. First, a sea 1-32 (for example, for a model airplane) is prepared according to the type of object to be piloted, and a gauge panel 29 to which gauges 30 and 31 are attached is attached to the case 21. Then, before actually operating the object together with other auxiliary operating members such as auxiliary operating members 25a and 25b, the movement of each movable member of the controlled object is checked, and the dip switch 26, 27
The operating positions of the controls 27a and 27b or the approximate operating position of the volume 28 are determined. After that, they try to actually control the controlled object and readjust it many times.

After each of the dip switches 26, 27a and 27b is set to a predetermined position, as shown in FIG. 3(a),
Move the gauge 31 vertically and horizontally along the groove 29c of the gauge panel 29 to match the operation position of each switch.At this time, the protrusion 31b of the gauge 31 engages with the recess 29d, so the movement is Regulated.

Also, after the volume 28 is set to a predetermined position.

As shown in FIG. 2(a), the gauge 30 is rotated relative to the gauge panel 29, and the recess 30a is placed at one end of the recess 28a formed in the volume 28, and the recess 30b is placed at the other end of the recess 28a. Let's match.

When controlling another controlled object using the transmitter 20, another gauge panel 29 is prepared and the previously used gauge panel 29 is removed from the case 21 with the gauges 30 and 31 intact. Thereafter, the newly prepared gauge panel 29 is attached to the case 21 together with the seat 32. Furthermore, each auxiliary member is adjusted as described above in accordance with the controlled object, and the cages 30 and 31 are aligned.

On the other hand, when using this transmitter 20 to again control the previously controlled object, replace the gauge panel 29 with the previous one and move the dip switches 26, 27a, 27b in the direction in which the gauge 31 is installed. or by aligning the recess 28a of the volume 28 with the recesses 30a, 30b of the gauge 30, the dip switches 26, 27a, 27b
And the volume 28 can be easily returned to its original state.

As described above, a gauge panel 29 is prepared for each controlled object, and once the adjustment is made, the dip switch 29 is adjusted for each controlled object using the gauges 30 and 31 provided on each gauge panel 29. .27a, 27b and the operating positions of volume 28 can be known in advance. Therefore, the dip switches 26, 27a, 27
b and volume 28 becomes extremely easy to adjust. In addition, adjustment work becomes easier and the gauge panel 29
With an extremely simple configuration such as the and gauges 30 and 31, one transmitter 20 can be easily used for a plurality of controlled objects, and the range of use of the transmitter 20 can be expanded.

[Other Examples]

Note that in the previous embodiment, each gauge was configured to move or rotate freely with respect to the gauge panel.

Particularly for parts 1 that hardly require adjustment once adjusted for each controlled object, for example, a dip switch for reverse of a servo device, a sticker 41 is affixed to the gauge panel 29 as shown in Fig. 3(c). Any shape may be used as long as the operating position of the auxiliary operating member can be determined, such as by indicating its position or by inserting a pin into a gauge panel to indicate the position.

Further, although the gauge panel was used only for some of the auxiliary operation members in the previous embodiment, the gauge panel may be used for all the auxiliary operation members, or the trim lever 2 in FIG.
It may be arranged on other auxiliary operation members such as 3a and 23b.

〔effect〕

As described above, in the transmitter of the radio control device of the present invention used to remotely control a controlled object, the main operating member for controlling the controlled object and the control characteristics of the main operating member are expanded and A transmitter body having an auxiliary operation member to be changed; and a gauge panel that is removably attached to the transmitter body and is provided with a gauge that indicates the operating position of at least a portion of the operation member of the auxiliary operation member. This is the structure.

Then, prepare as many gauge panels as the number of controlled objects, and adjust the auxiliary operation members of the transport (G aircraft) for each controlled object.
At that point, the position of the auxiliary operating member is indicated by a gauge on the gauge panel. Therefore, after making adjustments, attach the gauge panel that corresponds to the object you want to control to the transmitter.
Just by aligning the auxiliary operating member with the position of the gauge, the adjustment work of the auxiliary operating member is completed and the adjustment work becomes extremely easy.

In addition, since the adjustment position of the auxiliary operation member can be known with an extremely simple configuration, it is easy to use one transmitter for multiple controlled objects, and the range of use of the transmitter can be expanded. can.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a diagram showing one embodiment of the radio control device of the present invention (three machines), Figures 2 (a), (b) and 3.
Figures (a) and (b) show the main parts, Figure 3 (c)
Figures 4(a) and 4(b) show other embodiments of the present invention.
) is a diagram showing a transmitter of a conventional radio control device. 20......Transmitter 22a, 22b......Stick lever (main operating member) 23a, 23b, 24a, 24b-
1-Rim lever (auxiliary operation member) 25a, 25b...Auxiliary operation member 26.27a, 27b...Dip switch (
Auxiliary operation member) 28・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Volume (Auxiliary operation member) 29・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
・・・・・・Gauge panel 30.31・・・・・・
...... Gauge patent applicant Futaba Electronics Co., Ltd. Figure 3 (a) Figure 3 (b) Figure 3 (c)

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) Control signals formed in response to the operator's operations are transmitted as radio waves from the transmitter, and these radio waves are received and demodulated by the receiver mounted on the controlled object to operate the movable members of the controlled object. A transmitter for a radio control device used to remotely control a controlled object, which has a main operating member for controlling the controlled object and an auxiliary operating member that expands and changes the control characteristics of the main operating member. A transmitter for a radio control device, comprising a main body and a gauge panel that is detachably attached to the transmitter main body and is provided with a gauge that indicates the operating position of at least a portion of the auxiliary operating member. (2) The gauge panel has an opening formed at a position corresponding to the auxiliary operation member, and the gauge is movably or rotatably disposed around the opening. Radio control device transmitter. (3) A transmitter for a radio control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gauge panel is made of a translucent material. (4) A transmitter for a radio control device according to claim 1, wherein a sheet member is interposed between the gauge panel and the transmitter body.