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- the present invention relates to a wireless remote controller for operating an electronic device.
- Patent Document 1 A technology that allows general-purpose batteries such as alkaline and manganese batteries to be used as alternatives in order to prevent deterioration of serviceability and user convenience when batteries that are difficult to replace such as lithium primary batteries are installed.
- Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 A technology that allows general-purpose batteries such as alkaline and manganese batteries to be used as alternatives in order to prevent deterioration of serviceability and user convenience when batteries that are difficult to replace such as lithium primary batteries are installed.
- Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 In Patent Document 1, in a mobile phone, a rechargeable secondary battery is mounted to supply power, but in an environment where charging is difficult, an alkaline primary battery is mounted on a dedicated socket to make an emergency. The technology that can be used is disclosed. Furthermore, a diode for preventing a backflow of current from the secondary battery is provided for the alkaline primary battery.
- Patent Document 2 a secondary battery charged by a solar battery is used as a main drive power source, and when the secondary battery as the main drive power source runs out of battery, a detachable external battery is attached as an auxiliary drive source. Techniques for electronic devices that can be used are disclosed.
- Patent Document 1 a rechargeable secondary battery is mounted, and in an environment where charging cannot be performed, an alkaline primary battery can be mounted, thereby having a function that does not depend on the environment in which the battery is used. ing.
- an alkaline primary battery can be mounted, thereby having a function that does not depend on the environment in which the battery is used.
- the secondary battery needs to be replaced.
- the backflow prevention method using a diode does not have a diode that does not leak at all, and therefore, if used for a long time, the allowable charge current may be exceeded.
- Patent Document 2 when a secondary battery charged by a solar battery is overdischarged and runs out of battery, an external battery is loaded, and the external battery is connected to a circuit using a switch and used as an emergency.
- a secondary battery that is charged by a solar battery is used as the main drive power source, there is always an overdischarge of the secondary battery when the amount of power generated by the solar battery cannot be sufficiently obtained, so-called battery exhaustion. It is possible that the device cannot be used frequently. In this case, the external battery can be used as an emergency, but the external battery must be connected frequently.
- the frequency of use of electronic devices is high, it may be assumed that the amount of power generated by solar cells is always insufficient under indoor conditions where the amount of power generated using solar cells cannot be sufficiently obtained. From the end to the end, that is, throughout the life of the electronic device, the general-purpose battery is repeatedly replaced and used. This is inconvenient for the user and not friendly to the environment.
- the secondary battery since the secondary battery has a relatively short guarantee of the memory effect and the number of times of charge and discharge, it promotes an increase in the frequency of use of the external battery along with the use of the device.
- Patent Document 2 when the frequency of use of electronic devices is small and the amount of power generated by a solar battery is sufficient, it is not necessary to load an external battery for a relatively long time, but the frequency of using a changeover switch is also low. There is. In this case, depending on the environment in which the electronic device is used, for example, it tends to rust in areas with high humidity, especially where there is a lot of salt, such as the coastal area. There is a possibility that the electronic device cannot be used due to contact failure due to contact rusting.
- a lithium primary battery having a relatively large current capacity is incorporated instead of a general-purpose battery such as an alkaline / manganese battery in order to extend an effective use period.
- a general-purpose battery such as an alkaline / manganese battery in order to extend an effective use period.
- a general-purpose battery is used as an alternative to suppress a decrease in user convenience. There was a problem that a mechanism that can be used is necessary.
- the present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a remote controller having an effective use period of a built-in primary battery and having an alternative use mechanism for a general-purpose battery. To do.
- the present invention provides a remote controller including a primary battery and a solar battery used in combination with the primary battery, an insertion means for inserting a general-purpose battery into the remote controller, and the primary battery. And a battery switching means for switching the solar battery to the general-purpose battery. Further, the present invention provides a remote controller having a built-in primary battery and a solar battery used in combination with the primary battery. The display means for displaying the operation contents of the remote controller and the remote controller are unused for a predetermined period. Control means for performing control to shift to the standby mode in such a case, and controlling to stop the display of the display means when the mode is shifted to the standby mode.
- the present invention includes a primary battery built in, and a remote controller including a solar battery used in combination with the primary battery, and includes an insertion means for inserting a general-purpose battery into the remote controller, and when the primary battery is overdischarged,
- the third power supply to which the general-purpose battery inserted in the insertion means is connected by cutting off the first power supply circuit to which the primary battery is connected and the second power supply circuit to which the solar battery is connected. A circuit is connected.
- the present invention by providing an insertion means for inserting a general-purpose battery instead of a built-in primary battery that is difficult to replace, serviceability is improved by avoiding an inoperable state due to running out of the battery. Can do. Further, by stopping the display of the display means in the standby mode, it is possible to reduce the load current of the built-in primary battery and prolong the effective use period of the primary battery. Moreover, when switching from a primary battery and a solar cell to a general purpose battery, the charging current to a general purpose battery can be prevented by interrupting
- the present invention can provide a remote controller having an effective use period of the built-in primary battery and having an alternative use mechanism of a general-purpose battery.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an external configuration of an air conditioner controlled by a remote controller according to the present embodiment.
- the air conditioner 1 is configured by connecting an indoor unit 2 and an outdoor unit 3 with a connection pipe 4, and air-conditions the room.
- An indoor transmission / reception unit 7 for receiving an infrared operation signal from a separate remote controller 5 is provided at the lower right end of the indoor unit 2 shown in the lower right of the figure. That is, the remote controller 5 can operate the air conditioner 1 via the indoor transmission / reception unit 7 provided in the indoor unit 2.
- FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external appearance of the remote controller 5.
- FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the external appearance of the remote controller 5.
- FIG. 4 is a side view showing the external appearance of the remote controller 5.
- FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of the remote controller 5.
- FIG. 6 is a view showing a battery socket of the remote controller 5.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of the transmission / reception unit of the remote controller 5.
- the remote controller 5 includes an operation button 10 for performing an operation instruction, a liquid crystal display screen (LCD module) 11 for displaying operation contents, a solar cell (solar panel) 12, an indoor transmission / reception unit 7, and the like.
- the remote controller transmission / reception part 13 covered with the light reception cover 13a which communicates in the direction is provided.
- a battery socket cover 14 is provided on the back surface of the remote controller 5.
- the remote controller 5 includes a finger hook portion 34 at a substantially central portion on the back surface. As shown in FIG. 5, the remote controller 5 has a built-in lithium primary battery 32 that is a battery that is difficult to replace. In addition, the remote controller 5 includes a battery socket 15 into which a general-purpose battery is inserted and a caution tag 35 inside the battery socket cover 14.
- FIG. 6 shows a state in which the battery socket cover 14 (see FIG. 3) is removed.
- battery connection terminals 16, 17, 18, 19 are provided so that the user can easily use the battery. It has a replaceable configuration.
- a general-purpose battery such as an alkaline / manganese battery is inserted into the battery socket 15 and can be supplied as a power source for the remote controller 5.
- a general purpose battery can be generally purchased in a convenience store etc., such as an AA dry battery and an AAA dry battery, for example.
- a battery changeover switch 20 is provided in the vicinity of the battery socket 15.
- the caution tag 35 shown in FIG. 5 is arranged in the battery socket 15 so that the user can read it when the battery socket cover 14 is opened.
- This caution tag 35 takes care not to insert the general-purpose battery even though the lithium primary battery 32 is in a usable state and the usage method of the battery changeover switch 20 when the general-purpose battery is inserted into the battery socket 15. It is provided for the purpose of urging (a method of using a general-purpose battery and a means for caution).
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the remote controller transmission / reception unit 13 of the remote controller 5.
- FIG. 7 is a view of the remote controller 5 shown in FIG.
- the remote controller transmission / reception unit 13 includes an infrared light receiving element 21 and an infrared light emitting diode 22. Further, a room temperature thermistor 23 for detecting the room temperature is mounted in the vicinity of the remote controller transmission / reception unit 13 so that the room temperature around the remote controller 5 can be detected at any time.
- FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing a control configuration in the remote controller 5.
- the remote controller 5 includes a microcomputer 30 that controls the whole.
- An operation button 10, a liquid crystal display screen (LCD module) 11, and a transmission circuit 31 are connected to the microcomputer 30.
- the microcomputer 30 is supplied with power from the lithium primary battery 32 and the solar battery 12.
- the lithium primary battery 32 is connected to the microcomputer 30 via the battery changeover switch 20, the diode 41, the booster circuit 42, the diode 43 connected in parallel with the booster circuit 42, and the diode 44, and supplies power to the microcomputer 30. (First power supply circuit).
- the booster circuit 42 is used in the first power supply circuit connected to the microcomputer 30.
- the solar battery 12 is connected to the microcomputer 30 via the charging capacitor 51, the regulator 52, the battery changeover switch 20, and the diode 53, and supplies power to the microcomputer 30 (second power supply circuit).
- a diode OR circuit 50 is constituted by the diode 44 and the diode 53, and power is supplied to the microcomputer 30 from the higher supply voltage of the lithium primary battery 32 or the solar battery 12.
- the battery selector switch 20 has six terminals a, b, c, d, e, and f, and a gold contact effective as rust prevention is provided between each terminal and the slider switch 20a that contacts each terminal. Two circuits can be switched simultaneously (two circuits and two contacts).
- the battery selector switch 20 has a terminal b and a terminal c connected by a slider switch 20a, and a terminal e and a terminal f connected. That is, the microcomputer 30 can supply power from the solar battery 12 by connecting the terminal b and the terminal c, and can be supplied from the lithium primary battery 32 by connecting the terminal e and the terminal f. Electric power can be supplied.
- electric power for operating the remote controller 5 is supplied using the lithium primary battery 32 as a main power source and the solar battery 12 in combination.
- the battery socket 15 is empty as shown in FIG.
- a part of the load current for example, the load current of the microcomputer 30 in the standby mode is used. The power is not supplied from the lithium primary battery 32 and the battery life of the lithium primary battery 32 is extended.
- the microcomputer 30 performs control to reduce the load current by stopping the display of the liquid crystal display screen 11 when the remote controller 5 is not used, that is, in the standby mode.
- the setting for shifting to the standby mode shifts to the standby mode by detecting an unused state, for example, when there is no input from the operation button 10 for 3 hours.
- the setting for shifting to the standby mode is not limited to 3 hours, and may be set in units of days such as one day, two days, or three days, or in units of hours or minutes. It is only necessary to shift to the energy saving mode while securing the above.
- the remote controller 5 can detect a change in capacitance, that is, whether or not a human hand touches the remote controller 5, and the transition to the standby mode is set depending on the presence or absence of the detection. You may do it. Further, a lid may be provided on the remote controller 5 and the transition to the standby mode may be set by opening and closing the lid. Note that the solar battery 12 is used in combination with the lithium primary battery 32 as the main power source, even if the illuminance of the room is low and the amount of power generated by the solar battery 12 is insufficient, the remote controller 5 cannot be used. Therefore, the use of the air conditioner 1 is not restricted, and the convenience of the user is realized to the maximum.
- the circuit shown in FIG. 8 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a charging current does not flow from the solar battery 12 to the lithium primary battery 32 when the lithium primary battery 32 and the solar battery 12 are used together.
- the remote controller 5 that supplies power from the lithium primary battery 32 and the solar battery 12 always has a battery life even if the lithium primary battery 32 having a large current capacity is used. It is assumed that the lithium primary battery 32 is over-discharged within the life of the air conditioner 1 when the usage frequency is much higher than expected. However, since the battery replacement of the lithium primary battery 32 built in the remote controller 5 normally requires a relatively specialized technique, it is necessary to avoid a general user from replacing the battery.
- a general-purpose battery such as an alkaline / manganese battery can be mounted. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a general-purpose battery such as an alkaline / manganese battery can be inserted into the battery socket 15.
- the battery selector switch 20 is switched, and the circuit connection is switched from the power supply from the lithium primary battery 32 and the solar battery 12 to the power supply from the general-purpose battery.
- FIGS. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing a circuit configuration when the general-purpose battery 33 is inserted into the battery socket 15.
- FIG. 9 shows a state of the battery changeover switch 20 in which the lithium primary battery 32 and the solar battery 12 are connected to the microcomputer 30.
- FIG. 10 shows a state of the battery changeover switch 20 in which the general-purpose battery 33 is connected to the microcomputer 30.
- the battery selector switch 20 has a terminal b and a terminal c connected by a slider switch 20 a, and a terminal e and a terminal f connected. That is, the microcomputer 30 can supply power from the solar battery 12 by connecting the terminal b and the terminal c, and can be supplied from the lithium primary battery 32 by connecting the terminal e and the terminal f. Electric power can be supplied.
- the battery switch 20 is connected to the terminal a and the terminal b and to the terminal d and the terminal e by the switched slider switch 20a. That is, the microcomputer 30 can only supply power from the general-purpose battery 33 by connecting the terminal d and the terminal e (third power supply circuit). That is, in this case, since the terminal a and the terminal b are connected, the solar battery 12 is not connected to the microcomputer 30 and the terminal f is not connected. Therefore, the lithium primary battery 32 is also connected to the microcomputer. 30 is not connected.
- the battery changeover switch 20 may be arranged so that the solar battery 12 and the lithium primary battery 32 are automatically switched to the general-purpose battery 33 inserted. In this case, the convenience for the user can be further improved.
- the general-purpose battery 33 such as an alkaline / manganese battery does not allow any charging current. Therefore, even if current leakage is prevented by a diode or the like, the leakage current cannot be completely prevented. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the general-purpose battery 33 is used, the charging current flows through the general-purpose battery 33 by completely shutting off the circuit of the lithium primary battery 32 and the solar battery 12 using the battery changeover switch 20. Can be prevented.
- the battery changeover switch 20 is configured to switch two circuits at the same time, so that two circuits of a circuit connected to the lithium primary battery 32 and a circuit connected to the solar battery 12 are switched at the same time. Can be prevented.
- the lithium primary battery 32 is normally remaining, the lithium primary battery 32 built in the remote controller 5 bears a part of the load on the solar battery 12 and displays the liquid crystal display screen 11 in the standby mode. Since the current consumption is stopped and the current consumption is kept low, it is possible to maintain a usable state without overdischarge for an extremely long time. Therefore, the opportunity to insert and use the general-purpose battery 33 is after an extremely long time.
- the changeover switch is mechanically and electrically refreshed by opening and closing the contacts.
- the life of the lithium primary battery 32 is extended as described above, and the battery changeover switch 20 is turned on.
- the frequency of use is very low, and the timing of use is after a very long time, so that contact refresh due to contact opening / closing cannot be expected, and there is a risk of contact failure due to contact rusting.
- This contact rusting is more severe in coastal areas where there are many salt floats in the air.
- a gold contact that does not generate rust is used for the battery changeover switch 20 to prevent rust.
- the reason why the lithium primary battery 32 is used as the primary battery built in the remote controller 5 is that the capacity can be increased relatively inexpensively and the economic burden on the user can be reduced. In addition, in the selection appropriate for the built-in primary battery, the same effect can be obtained even if a primary battery other than lithium is used.
- a warning tag 35 that describes how to use the battery changeover switch 20 for switching the power supply circuit is stored in the battery socket 15, so that the user is informed of the usage.
- the lithium primary battery 32 is in a usable state, it is possible to prevent a general-purpose battery from being erroneously inserted.
- the usage method of the battery selector switch 20 for switching the battery is described in the caution tag 35 to prompt the user to perform the operation correctly. it can.
- FIG. 11 shows a configuration that does not have the battery socket 15 into which the power supply changeover switch 20 and the general-purpose battery 33 are inserted as a comparative example.
- the effective use period of the air conditioner can be extended.
- the effective use period of the primary battery built in the remote controller can be extended, the battery can be replaced to improve serviceability, and a remote controller considering the global environment can be configured.
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この種のリモートコントローラに用いられる電池において、有効使用期間を延ばすための方法としてアルカリ・マンガン電池などの汎用電池ではなく、電流容量の比較的大きく取れるリチウム一次電池を使用することが提案されている。さらに、ソーラーパネル(太陽電池)を搭載し、太陽光エネルギを電気エネルギに変換して電力の補助を行う技術も提案されている。 In recent years, wireless remote controllers have been frequently used to operate electronic devices.
In a battery used for this type of remote controller, it has been proposed to use a lithium primary battery having a relatively large current capacity instead of a general-purpose battery such as an alkaline / manganese battery as a method for extending the effective use period. . In addition, a technique has been proposed in which a solar panel (solar cell) is mounted and electric power is assisted by converting solar energy into electric energy.
特許文献1は、携帯電話において、充電が可能な二次電池を搭載して電力の供給を行うが、充電を行うことが困難な環境下でアルカリ一次電池を専用ソケットに搭載することで応急的に使用可能とする技術が開示されている。さらにアルカリ一次電池に対して、二次電池からの電流の逆流を防止するためのダイオードを設けている。 A technology that allows general-purpose batteries such as alkaline and manganese batteries to be used as alternatives in order to prevent deterioration of serviceability and user convenience when batteries that are difficult to replace such as lithium primary batteries are installed. Are disclosed (for example,
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特許文献1では、充電可能な二次電池を搭載し、充電を行うことができない環境下においてはアルカリ一次電池を搭載することを可能とすることで、使用する環境下に左右されない機能を有している。しかし、二次電池の充電回数には限界があり、充電回数の限界に達した場合には二次電池の交換が必要になる。また、ダイオードを用いた逆流防止方法は、全く漏れのないダイオードが存在しないため、長時間その状態で使用すると充電電流の許容量をオーバーしてしまう可能性がある。 In recent years, due to an increase in environmental awareness, a highly serviceable product equipped with a function for extending the effective use period of a battery used in a remote controller is demanded.
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しかしながら、リチウム一次電池を内蔵した場合は前記のとおり交換することが困難であり、有効使用期間の長期化を図る必要があり、さらに使用者の利便性低下を抑制するための汎用電池を代替使用できる機構が必要であるという課題があった。 As described above, in a battery used for a remote controller, there is a method in which a lithium primary battery having a relatively large current capacity is incorporated instead of a general-purpose battery such as an alkaline / manganese battery in order to extend an effective use period.
However, if a lithium primary battery is built-in, it is difficult to replace as described above, and it is necessary to extend the effective use period. In addition, a general-purpose battery is used as an alternative to suppress a decrease in user convenience. There was a problem that a mechanism that can be used is necessary.
また、本発明は、一次電池を内蔵し、該一次電池と併用する太陽電池を備えたリモートコントローラにおいて、前記リモートコントローラの操作内容を表示する表示手段と、前記リモートコントローラが所定の間未使用の場合に待機モードへ移行する制御を行い、該待機モードへ移行した際に前記表示手段の表示を止める制御を行う制御手段とを備えたことを特徴とする。 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a remote controller including a primary battery and a solar battery used in combination with the primary battery, an insertion means for inserting a general-purpose battery into the remote controller, and the primary battery. And a battery switching means for switching the solar battery to the general-purpose battery.
Further, the present invention provides a remote controller having a built-in primary battery and a solar battery used in combination with the primary battery. The display means for displaying the operation contents of the remote controller and the remote controller are unused for a predetermined period. Control means for performing control to shift to the standby mode in such a case, and controlling to stop the display of the display means when the mode is shifted to the standby mode.
また、待機モードの際、表示手段の表示を止めることにより、内蔵する一次電池の負荷電流を軽減して一次電池の有効使用期間の長期化を図ることができる。
また、一次電池と太陽電池から汎用電池に切替える際、一次電池と太陽電池の接続を遮断することにより、汎用電池への充電電流を防ぐことができる。 According to the present invention, by providing an insertion means for inserting a general-purpose battery instead of a built-in primary battery that is difficult to replace, serviceability is improved by avoiding an inoperable state due to running out of the battery. Can do.
Further, by stopping the display of the display means in the standby mode, it is possible to reduce the load current of the built-in primary battery and prolong the effective use period of the primary battery.
Moreover, when switching from a primary battery and a solar cell to a general purpose battery, the charging current to a general purpose battery can be prevented by interrupting | blocking the connection of a primary battery and a solar cell.
図1は、本実施形態に係るリモートコントローラに制御される空気調和機の外観構成を示す図である。空気調和機1は、室内機2と室外機3とを接続配管4で繋いで構成され、室内を空気調和する。室内機2の図上右下に示す下部右端には、別体のリモートコントローラ5からの赤外線の操作信号を受ける室内送受信部7が設けられている。すなわち、リモートコントローラ5は、室内機2に設けられた室内送受信部7を介して空気調和機1の操作を行うことができる。 Hereinafter, a remote controller according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an external configuration of an air conditioner controlled by a remote controller according to the present embodiment. The
次に、本実施形態に係るリモートコントローラ5の全体構成について、図2から図7を用いて説明する。図2はリモートコントローラ5の外観を示す正面図である。図3はリモートコントローラ5の外観を示す背面図である。図4はリモートコントローラ5の外観を示す側面図である。図5はリモートコントローラ5の側断面図である。図6はリモートコントローラ5の電池ソケットを示す図である。図7はリモートコントローラ5の送受信部の構成を示す図である。 <Description of remote controller>
Next, the overall configuration of the
図3に示すように、リモートコントローラ5の背面には、電池ソケットカバー14を備えている。 As shown in FIG. 2, the
As shown in FIG. 3, a
図5に示すように、リモートコントローラ5は、交換することが困難な電池であるリチウム一次電池32を内蔵している。また、リモートコントローラ5は、電池ソケットカバー14に覆われた内部に、汎用電池を挿入する電池ソケット15と注意札35とを備えている。 As shown in FIG. 4, the
As shown in FIG. 5, the
なお、図5に示した注意札35は、電池ソケットカバー14を開けた際、ユーザに読まれるように電池ソケット15内に配置されている。この注意札35は、電池ソケット15に汎用電池を挿入した際の電池切替スイッチ20の使用方法と、リチウム一次電池32が使用可能な状態であるにも関わらず汎用電池を挿入しないように注意を促すことを目的に設けられている(汎用電池を使用するときの使用方法と注意を促す手段)。 A
Note that the
マイクロコンピュータ30には、リチウム一次電池32と太陽電池12から電力が供給される。リチウム一次電池32は、電池切替スイッチ20、ダイオード41、昇圧回路42、昇圧回路42と並列に接続されたダイオード43、及びダイオード44を介してマイクロコンピュータ30に接続され、マイクロコンピュータ30に電力を供給する(第1の電力供給回路)。 FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing a control configuration in the
The
図8に示す《通常時;汎用電池未セット》の状態において、電池切替スイッチ20は、スライダスイッチ20aにより端子bと端子cとが接続され、端子eと端子fとが接続されている。すなわち、マイクロコンピュータ30は、端子bと端子cとが接続されていることで太陽電池12からの電力供給が可能となり、端子eと端子fとが接続されていることでリチウム一次電池32からの電力供給が可能となっている。 The
In the state of << normal time; general-purpose battery not set >> shown in FIG. 8, the
このような構成は、リモートコントローラ5を使用する室内の照度が高く太陽電池12の発電量が充分確保できる場合、負荷電流の一部、例えば待機モード時におけるマイクロコンピュータ30の負荷電流を太陽電池12が負担し、リチウム一次電池32からの電力供給をせず、リチウム一次電池32の電池寿命を延ばすように作用する。 As shown in FIG. 8, electric power for operating the
In such a configuration, when the illuminance in the room where the
ここで、待機モードへ移行する設定は、例えば、操作ボタン10の入力が3時間なかった場合など、未使用状態を検知することで待機モードに移行する。なお、待機モードに移行する設定は、3時間に限らず、1日、2日、3日などの日単位、または時間や分単位で設定するようにしてもよく、要は使用者の利便性を確保しつつ、省エネルギーモードに移行できればよい。 Further, in order to extend the battery life of the lithium
Here, the setting for shifting to the standby mode shifts to the standby mode by detecting an unused state, for example, when there is no input from the
なお、リチウム一次電池32を主電源として太陽電池12を併用する構成としたのは、仮に部屋の照度が低く太陽電池12の発電量が不十分な場合においても、リモートコントローラ5が使用不能にならず空気調和機1の使用に制限を与えないためで、使用者の利便性を最大限実現するものである。 The
Note that the
前記したように、リチウム一次電池32と太陽電池12から電力を供給するリモートコントローラ5は、電流容量の多いリチウム一次電池32を用いても電池寿命は必ず存在する。使用頻度が想定よりはるかに多い場合に空気調和機1の寿命内で、リチウム一次電池32が過放電するということが想定される。
しかしながら、通常、リモートコントローラ5に内蔵したリチウム一次電池32の電池交換は比較的専門的な技術を要するので、一般ユーザが電池交換を行うことを回避する必要がある。 <Description when using general-purpose batteries>
As described above, the
However, since the battery replacement of the lithium
図9は、リチウム一次電池32と太陽電池12とがマイクロコンピュータ30に接続されている電池切替スイッチ20の状態を示すものである。
図10は、汎用電池33がマイクロコンピュータ30に接続されている電池切替スイッチ20の状態を示すものである。 FIGS. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing a circuit configuration when the general-
FIG. 9 shows a state of the
FIG. 10 shows a state of the
なお、電池ソケット15に汎用電池33を挿入した際、太陽電池12とリチウム一次電池32とから挿入された汎用電池33に自動的に切替わるように電池切替スイッチ20を配置してもよい。この場合、よりユーザの利便性を向上させることができる。 As a result, the connection of the
Note that when the general-
また、リチウム一次電池32の残量がある通常時、リモートコントローラ5に内蔵されるリチウム一次電池32は、太陽電池12で負荷の一部が負担されるとともに、待機モード時に液晶表示画面11の表示が停止され消費電流が低く抑えられることにより、極めて長時間、過放電せず使用可能な状態を維持することができる。従って汎用電池33を挿入して使用する機会は極めて長時間経過した後になる。 In addition, the
In addition, when the lithium
また、リモートコントローラに内蔵する一次電池の有効使用期間の長期化を図り、さらに電池交換を可能にしてサービス性を向上させ、地球環境を考慮したリモートコントローラを構成することができる。 According to this embodiment, even if a primary battery that is difficult to replace is built in, a user can easily replace the battery (general-purpose battery) to improve serviceability and improve the remote controller. Continuous use is possible, and as a result, the effective use period of the air conditioner can be extended.
In addition, the effective use period of the primary battery built in the remote controller can be extended, the battery can be replaced to improve serviceability, and a remote controller considering the global environment can be configured.
2 室内機
3 室外機
4 接続配管
5 リモートコントローラ
7 室内送受信部
10 操作ボタン
11 液晶表示画面(LCDモジュール:表示手段)
12 太陽電池(ソーラーパネル)
13 リモートコントローラ送受信部
15 電池ソケット(挿入手段)
16,17,18,19 電池接続端子
20 電池切替スイッチ(切替手段)
21 赤外線受光素子
22 赤外線発光ダイオード
23 室温サーミスタ
30 マイクロコンピュータ(制御手段)
31 送信回路
32 リチウム一次電池
33 汎用電池
35 注意札
41,43,44,53 ダイオード
42 昇圧回路
50 ダイオードオア回路
51 コンデンサ
52 レギュレータ DESCRIPTION OF
12 Solar cells
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- 一次電池を内蔵し、該一次電池と併用する太陽電池を備えたリモートコントローラにおいて、
前記リモートコントローラに汎用電池を挿入する挿入手段と、
前記一次電池と前記太陽電池とを、前記汎用電池に切替える電池切替手段と、
を備えることを特徴とするリモートコントローラ。 In a remote controller with a built-in primary battery and a solar cell used together with the primary battery,
Inserting means for inserting a general-purpose battery into the remote controller;
Battery switching means for switching the primary battery and the solar battery to the general-purpose battery;
A remote controller comprising: - 前記挿入手段は、前記汎用電池を挿入することのできる電池ソケットであることを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のリモートコントローラ。 The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the insertion means is a battery socket into which the general-purpose battery can be inserted.
- 前記電池切替手段は、前記一次電池と前記太陽電池とを、前記汎用電池に切替えるスイッチであることを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のリモートコントローラ。 The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the battery switching means is a switch for switching the primary battery and the solar battery to the general-purpose battery.
- 前記電池切替手段は、前記一次電池が接続される第1の電力供給回路と太陽電池が接続される第2の電力供給回路とを、前記汎用電池が接続される第3の電力供給回路に切替えるスイッチであることを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のリモートコントローラ。 The battery switching means switches a first power supply circuit to which the primary battery is connected and a second power supply circuit to which a solar battery is connected to a third power supply circuit to which the general-purpose battery is connected. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote controller is a switch.
- 前記電池切替手段は、前記一次電池が接続される第1の電力供給回路と、前記太陽電池が接続される第2の電力供給回路とを同時に遮断する2回路2接点のスイッチであることを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項の何れかに記載のリモートコントローラ。 The battery switching means is a two-circuit two-contact switch that simultaneously shuts off the first power supply circuit to which the primary battery is connected and the second power supply circuit to which the solar battery is connected. The remote controller according to claim 1.
- 前記電池ソケットの近傍に、前記スイッチが設けられたことを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のリモートコントローラ。 The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the switch is provided in the vicinity of the battery socket.
- 前記電池切替手段は、前記挿入手段に汎用電池が挿入された際、前記一次電池と前記太陽電池とを、前記汎用電池に切替えることを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のリモートコントローラ。 The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the battery switching means switches the primary battery and the solar battery to the general-purpose battery when a general-purpose battery is inserted into the insertion means.
- 前記電池切替手段は、前記挿入手段に汎用電池が挿入された際、前記一次電池と前記太陽電池とを、前記汎用電池に強制的に切替えることを特徴とする請求の範囲第7項に記載のリモートコントローラ。 The said battery switching means forcibly switches the said primary battery and the said solar cell to the said general purpose battery, when a general purpose battery is inserted in the said insertion means. Remote controller.
- 前記挿入手段に前記汎用電池が挿入される際、汎用電池を使用するときの使用方法と注意を促す手段を設けたことを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のリモートコントローラ。 The remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising means for using the general-purpose battery and a means for alerting the general-purpose battery when the general-purpose battery is inserted into the insertion means.
- 一次電池を内蔵し、該一次電池と併用する太陽電池を備えたリモートコントローラにおいて、
前記リモートコントローラの操作内容を表示する表示手段と、
前記リモートコントローラが所定の間未使用の場合に待機モードへ移行する制御を行い、該待機モードへ移行した際に前記表示手段の表示を止める制御を行う制御手段と、
を備えたことを特徴とするリモートコントローラ。 In a remote controller with a built-in primary battery and a solar cell used together with the primary battery,
Display means for displaying operation details of the remote controller;
Control means for performing control to shift to the standby mode when the remote controller is not used for a predetermined period, and for controlling to stop the display of the display means when the remote controller is shifted to the standby mode;
A remote controller characterized by comprising. - 前記スイッチは、接点に金接点が用いられたことを特徴とする請求の範囲第3項乃至第6項の何れかに記載のリモートコントローラ。 The remote controller according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein a gold contact is used for the switch.
- 一次電池を内蔵し、該一次電池と併用する太陽電池を備えたリモートコントローラにおいて、
前記リモートコントローラに汎用電池を挿入する挿入手段を備え、
前記一次電池が過放電した際、前記一次電池が接続された第1の電力供給回路と前記太陽電池が接続された第2の電力供給回路とを遮断し、前記挿入手段に挿入される汎用電池が接続される第3の電力供給回路を接続することを特徴とするリモートコントローラ。 In a remote controller with a built-in primary battery and a solar cell used together with the primary battery,
An insertion means for inserting a general-purpose battery into the remote controller;
When the primary battery is overdischarged, the first power supply circuit to which the primary battery is connected and the second power supply circuit to which the solar battery is connected are cut off and inserted into the insertion means. A remote controller characterized by connecting a third power supply circuit to which is connected.
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