JPH0620040Y2 - Remote control structure for air conditioner - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial field of application) The present invention relates to a remote control structure for an air conditioner, and in particular, the air conditioner during operation is temporarily stopped after a first predetermined time, and then a second predetermined The present invention relates to a remote control structure for an air conditioner having a turn-on / off function for restarting operation after a lapse of time.

(Prior Art) Generally, as a timer function of an air conditioner other than continuous operation, an input control function of changing from a stopped state to an operation after a predetermined time, an off control function of changing from an operating state to a stop after a predetermined time, and a first After a predetermined period of time, temporarily stop and then the second
It is desired to have three functions of a turn-on / off control function for restarting the operation after a predetermined time.

In particular, the on / off control function can be set so that the air conditioner is stopped when a predetermined time has passed after going to bed to prevent chills and heat from falling asleep, and the air conditioner restarts immediately before waking up so that the user can wake up comfortably. , Often used.

As shown in FIG. 4, each slide groove a, b is provided with an on-time setting and an off-time setting as provided with such a timer function.
There is one that can be set with the above two knobs c and d. However, in this case, since the knobs c and d can freely move on the slide grooves a and b, when the user sets the on / off control, the off time setting is set shorter than the on time setting while being aware. However, there is a possibility of erroneous setting in which the off time setting is erroneously set longer than the on time setting.

Therefore, as a timer structure for preventing such an erroneous setting, there is one disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 57-49627. This structure will be described with reference to FIG. In this structure, a knob f for setting the on-time and a knob g for setting the off-time are respectively provided on the same slide groove e, and positions for releasing the on-control function and the off-control function are provided at both ends, and one of them is set as a release position. The position is controlled to perform on / off control, and both knobs f and g are provided on the same slide groove e to prohibit crossover, thereby preventing erroneous setting in the on / off control.

Further, in this structure, the on / off control of the knobs f and g is identified by the characters “on” and “off” written on each knob.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) However, remote controllers are currently being miniaturized, and knobs for various settings are also miniaturized accordingly. Therefore, in the structure shown in FIG. 5, the knob f for setting the entrance time is set.
Since the knob g for setting the turning-off time is provided on the same slide groove e, the turning-on time of the turning-on timer is short (2
When set to (time), the knobs f and g come into contact with each other, and it is difficult to individually move the small knobs f and g, which causes a problem of poor operability.

Further, since the two types of knobs f and g move on the same slide groove e, it is difficult to understand which of the on control function, the off control function, and the off-on control function is set from a position slightly apart from each other, Further, the identification of the knobs f and g can only be done by reading the characters displayed on the knobs f and g themselves.
There is a problem that it becomes more and more difficult to confirm the timer function that is set with the miniaturization of the knob.

Further, continuous operation without any of the on control, the off control, and the on-off control is performed by arranging both knobs f and g at both ends. In this case, the on control and the off control performed previously are performed. Since the set time of was canceled, the continuous operation had to be performed again, and the set time had to be reset even if the previously set time was repeatedly used.

[Means for Solving the Problem] (Means for Solving the Problem) A timer function switching knob and a timer time setting knob are provided separately from each other on different slide grooves on the operation surface of the remote controller body so as to be reciprocally movable, and the timer time setting is performed. A timer time setting unit that sets a time according to the position of the knob is formed, and a turn-off control is performed to turn off the air conditioner after the time set in the timer time setting unit according to the position of the timer function switching knob. A position and an on-control position for performing an on-control to stop the air conditioner after the time set in the timer time setting unit, and an operating air conditioner after the time set in the timer time setting unit, and the timer time setting To restart the operation after a set time according to the position of the knob. ON / OFF control that forms an X-timer function switching unit with a continuous position that does not perform ON / OFF control and OFF / ON control, and performs ON control to operate the air conditioner after the time set in the timer time setting unit on the operation surface. The position and the timer time corresponding to the position of the timer time setting knob are displayed near the position of the timer time setting knob, and the position of the timer function setting knob is displayed near the position of the timer function switching knob on the operation surface. Displays the corresponding timer function and the timer time in the on / off control, and during the on / off control, the time set in the timer time setting unit is longer than the time set in the timer function switching unit. As described above, an erroneous setting prevention means for restricting the positional relationship between the timer function switching knob and the timer time setting knob is provided. Down structure.

(Operation) In the remote control structure for an air conditioner configured as described above, since the timer function switching knob and the timer time setting knob are provided separately on different slide grooves on the operation surface, each knob is always separated. Even if the knob is small, it is possible to easily select and operate each knob.

Also, the time setting for ON control and OFF control and the ON time setting for OFF-ON control are set by the timer time setting knob, and the ON time setting for timer function switching and OFF-ON control is set by the timer function knob. As shown in the figure, each knob and setting contents are divided, and the set timer time or timer function at that position of each knob is displayed near the position of each knob. Can be grasped at a glance.

Further, in the on / off control, the positional relationship between the timer function switching knob and the timer time setting knob is regulated by the erroneous setting prevention means, and the on / off time is always set longer than the off / on control time. Incorrect settings can be prevented.

Furthermore, since the timer function switching section is equipped with a continuous position that does not perform ON control, OFF control, or OFF-ON control, the ON or OFF time set by the timer time setting knob will be the previous set time even if continuous operation is performed. Because it is in the state as it is,
When using the previous set time when performing ON / OFF control after continuous operation, input control that requires the timer function switch knob without operating the timer time setting knob,
It can be set only by moving to the off control position.

(Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, the overall structure of the remote controller main body will be described with reference to FIG. 3. The temperature setting slide switch 3, the air volume adjusting slide switch 4, the operation changeover slide switch 5, the operation mode changeover on the operation surface 2 of the main body casing 1. Slide switch 6 and timer slide switch 7 are provided.

The slide switch 7 for the timer is shown in FIGS.
It is as shown in the figure. Incidentally, FIG. 1 shows I- of FIG.
It is a sectional view taken along the line I.

As shown in the figure, the timer slide switch 7 is provided with an input 10, a continuous 11 (on control, off control, and off-on control) for performing on-control, off-control, off-on control on one side (downward in the figure). (Position when not performing), OFF 12 and OFF-ON time setting position 13 during OFF-ON control (0.5, 1, 2 hours in the illustrated example). The on-control is a control to operate the air conditioner after the time set by the timer time setting knob 22 described later, the off control is a control to stop the air conditioner after the time set by the timer time setting knob 22 described later, The cut-on control is a control for temporarily stopping the operating air conditioner after the first set time and restarting it after the second set time. And enter 1
A slide groove 14 is provided along positions 0, continuous 11, off 12, and three on / off time setting positions 0.5, 1, 2, and further, the slide groove 14 includes positions 10, 11, 12, and 13. A timer function switching knob 16 that slides to any one of them to switch the timer function is reciprocally provided, and a timer function switching unit 17 is configured.

On the other side of the timer slide switch 7 (upper side in the figure),
A slide groove 20 having a predetermined length is provided at a separated position on the same straight line as the slide groove 14, and the slide groove 20
A time position (1 to 12 hours in the illustrated example) for setting the cutting or entering time is arranged along with the timer time setting knob 22 that reciprocates in the slide groove 26 along this time position. Timer time setting unit 2 provided
3 are configured.

Further, on the operation surface 2 of the timer slide switch 7, a display of the timer time corresponding to the position of the timer time setting knob 22 (1 to 12 in the illustrated example) is provided on the side of the position of the timer time setting knob 22. Similarly, on the side of the position of the timer function switching knob 16, the display of the ON / OFF, continuous timer functions and the display of the timer time corresponding to the position of the timer function switching knob 16 and the display of the timer time (0.5 in the illustrated example) are provided. , 1, 2) are provided. Therefore, the setting contents of the knobs 16 and 22 can be read very easily.

It should be noted that the timer function switching knob 16 and the timer time setting knob 22 are independent of each other, and the timer function switching knob 16 keeps the timer time setting knob 22 inside the slide grooves 22 and 26.
Is movable in the slide groove 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, between the timer function switching unit 17 and the timer time setting unit 23, a moving block 2 as an erroneous setting prevention spacer is provided on an extension line of the two slide grooves 14 and 20.
5 are provided. The moving block 25 has a concave cross section. And this moving block 2
A protrusion 1a formed on the main body casing 1 is fitted into the hollow portion 25a of 5 to restrict the movement of the moving block 25.

The moving block 25 is specifically provided below the operation surface 2 between the timer function switching knob 16 and the timer time setting knob 22, and on the operation surface 2, these two knobs 1 are provided.
6 and 22 are always kept at a distance equal to or more than a predetermined value.

Therefore, even if the knobs 16 and 22 are small, it is possible to easily select and operate the individual knobs.
There is no need to operate the two knobs.

Further, the movable range of the moving block 25 is such that the timer function setting knob 22 is pushed and moved when the timer function switching knob 16 is moved to the on / off time position 13a, and the timer time setting knob 22 is set for 1 hour at the time position 21. Up to the position where it is pushed and moved when it is moved to position 21a. In addition, the reference positions for aligning the two knobs 16 and 22 with the respective positions are the reference lines 16a and 22.
a.

Next, the operation will be described.

When controlling the remote control of this embodiment to turn on the air conditioner,
The timer function switching knob 16 is switched to the on position 10, and the timer time setting knob 22 is moved to and set at a desired time position. Next, when controlling to turn off the air conditioner, turn off the timer function switching knob 16 to position 1
2, and the timer time setting knob 22 is moved to and set at a desired time position.

When the remote controller of this embodiment controls the on / off of the air conditioner, first, the timer function switching knob 16 is switched to the desired position of the on / off time setting position 13. At this point in time, the entrance control function is also operating, and the time position 21 of the timer time setting unit 23 functions for setting the entrance time. Then, the timer time setting knob 22 is moved to the desired time position 21 and set.

When the timer function switching knob 16 moves within the on / off time setting position 13, the timer time setting knob 22 is arranged by the moving block 25 to keep a predetermined interval from the timer function switching knob 16, so that, for example, the off time is set. Make sure to prevent inconsistent settings such as 2 hours for setting and 1 hour for entering time. That is, the timer function switching knob 1
When 6 is a position where the setting time of the OFF-ON time setting position 13 is 1 hour, the timer time setting knob 22 sets the setting time of the time position 21 for 2 hours or more, and the timer function switching knob 16 sets the OFF-ON time setting position 13 The position of the timer time setting knob 22 is regulated by the moving block 25 so that the timer time setting knob 22 is set to the position set for the time position 21 of 3 hours or more when the position is 2 hours.
That is, in the case of the off-on control, the positional relationship between the timer function switching knob and the timer time setting knob is regulated so that the on-time becomes longer than the off-time, and the inconsistent setting can be surely prevented.

Further, when the ON control, the OFF control, and the OFF-ON control are not performed, it is sufficient to move the timer function switching knob to the continuous position 11.

Furthermore, when performing continuous operation from ON control and OFF control and then performing ON control and OFF control again, the timer time setting knob is in the state where the set time at the previous ON control or OFF control is set, When using the previous set time that is most frequently used when performing on / off control from operation again, it is not necessary to set the time with the timer time setting knob, and the timer function switching knob can be turned on / off as desired. Setting is possible only by moving to the control position.

[Effects of the Invention] In short, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) The timer function switching knob and the timer time setting knob are provided separately on different slide grooves on the operation surface, so each knob is always separated, and even if the knob is small, you can easily select and operate each knob. can do.

(2) Also, the time setting for ON control and OFF control and the ON time setting for OFF-ON control are set by the timer time setting knob.The timer function is switched and the OFF time for OFF-ON control is set by the timer function. Each knob and setting contents are divided as set by the knob, and the setting timer time or timer function of each knob at that position is displayed near the position of each knob, so even if the knob is small, it is set You can grasp the timer function and timer time at a glance.

(3) Further, in the on / off control, the positional relationship between the timer function switching knob and the timer time setting knob is restricted by the erroneous setting prevention means, and the on / off time is always set longer than the off / on control. It is possible to prevent wrong setting of the time.

(4) Further, when the ON control, the OFF control and the OFF-ON control are not performed, it is only necessary to move the timer function switching knob to the continuous position, and the operability is improved.

(5) When performing continuous control from ON control and OFF control, and then performing ON control and OFF control again, the timer time setting knob is in the state where the set time at the previous ON control or OFF control was set. When using the previous setting time, which is most frequently used when performing on / off control from continuous control again, the desired on / off control of the timer function switching knob without operating the timer time setting knob It can be set just by moving it to the position, and it has extremely high operability in actual use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing an embodiment of the air conditioner remote controller of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view showing the air conditioner remote controller of the same embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a timer of the air conditioner remote controller of FIG. Enlarged view of the main part showing the slide switch part, 4th
The figure is a front view showing a conventional slide switch for timer,
FIG. 5 is a front view showing another conventional slide switch portion for a timer. In the figure, 1 is a main body casing, 2 is an operation surface, 13 is an off time setting position, 16 is a timer function switching knob, 17 is a timer function switching section, 22 is a timer time setting knob, and 23
Is a timer time setting unit, and 25 is a moving block.

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A timer function switching knob and a timer time setting knob are provided separately from each other in different slide grooves on an operation surface of a remote control body so as to be reciprocally movable, and a time corresponding to a position of the timer time setting knob is set. A timer time setting unit that controls the timer function switching knob to turn off the air conditioner after the time set in the timer time setting unit is turned off and the timer time setting unit. The ON control position to perform the ON control to operate the air conditioner after the set time, and the operating air conditioner to stop after the time set in the timer time setting unit, and after the set time corresponding to the position of the timer time setting knob. Do not perform the ON-OFF control, OFF-ON control, OFF-ON control, and ON-OFF time setting position for performing ON-OFF control. The timer function switching section is formed by a continuous position, the timer time corresponding to the position of the timer time setting knob is displayed near the position of the timer time setting knob on the operation surface, and the timer on the operation surface is displayed. The timer function corresponding to the position of the timer function setting knob and the timer time in the on / off control are displayed near the position of the function switching knob, and are set in the timer time setting unit during the on / off control. For an air conditioner, which is provided with erroneous setting prevention means for restricting the positional relationship between the timer function switching knob and the timer time setting knob so that the time becomes longer than the time set in the timer function switching section. Remote control structure. 2. The utility model registration according to claim 1, wherein the erroneous setting preventing means is constituted by a separate and independent moving block interposed between the timer function switching knob and the timer time setting knob. Remote control structure for the air conditioner.