JP4230084B2 - Remote controller - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Technical field to which the invention belongs]
The present invention relates to a remote control capable of operating a toilet device .
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in the toilet room, as shown in FIG. 7, an electrically controllable toilet device 92 such as a shower toilet is provided, and a remote controller capable of operating the toilet device 92 on a wall surface 91 around the toilet device 92. 96, a shelf 93, a paper holder 94, a towel rack 95, and the like may be provided. Here, the remote control 96 is generally detachable by a remote control holder (not shown) fixed to the wall surface 91 or the like. The conventional remote controller 96 has a thin plate shape in which one surface and the other surface are wider than the peripheral surface, and the one surface or the other surface is an operation surface 96 a that can operate the toilet device 92.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the conventional remote controller 96 has one surface or the other surface having a larger area than the peripheral surface as the operation surface 96a, the operation surface 96a may be at a position far from the user depending on the mounting method to the wall surface 91. Operation becomes difficult for a person. For this reason, there are users who remove the remote control 96 from the wall surface 91 and place it on the upper surface 93a of the shelf 93, so that the operation surface 96a faces upward, and the visibility and operability of the remote control 96 are changed. It may be lowered.
[0004]
Such a thing can occur not only in a toilet room but also in a kitchen, a living room, and the like.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional situation, and should solve the problem of providing a remote controller that can bring the operation surface closer to the user, thereby ensuring the visibility and operability. It is an issue.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The remote control of the present invention has a thin plate shape whose one side and the other side are wider than the peripheral surface, and in the remote control that can operate the toilet device provided in the toilet room in the toilet room ,
At least the peripheral surface is an operation surface capable of operating the toilet device , and is attached to the wall surface around the toilet device so that the operation surface is farthest from the wall surface.
[0007]
The remote control of the present invention has a thin plate shape in which one surface and the other surface are wider than the peripheral surface, and at least the peripheral surface is an operation surface. Since the surface is in a position close to the user, the operation for the user is easy.
[0008]
Moreover, even if the remote control of the present invention is removed from the wall surface and used, for example, on the upper surface of a shelf, the operation surface does not face upward. If the operation surface is positioned farthest from the wall surface, the operation surface is still at a position close to the user, and the operation for the user is easy.
[0009]
Therefore, according to the remote control of the present invention, the operation surface can be brought close to the user, thereby ensuring visibility and operability.
[0010]
In the remote control of the present invention, one or the other surface can be an operation surface that can operate the toilet device . Thereby, the user can easily operate the operation surface with the thumb. In particular, when the remote control is used as a shelf, the user can easily operate while putting an elbow on the remote control.
[0011]
It is desirable that the peripheral operation surface is inclined with respect to one surface or the other surface. In particular, it is desirable that the operation surface is inclined to face the user. Thus, the user can most easily see and operate the operation surface of the remote control.
[0012]
One surface or the other surface located above is preferably inclined downward from the center toward the edge. If this is the case, even when water is present on one surface or the other surface located above, the water is likely to fall, and therefore the remote control is easily dried and difficult to get dirty.
[0013]
Further, one surface or the other surface of the remote controller can be a mounting surface on which an article can be mounted. In the remote control of the present invention, since at least the peripheral surface is an operation surface, an article can be freely placed on the upper surface unless the entire operation surface is the upper surface. For this reason, even if this remote control is attached to a wall surface or placed on the top surface of a shelf, articles can be placed on the top surface of the remote control, effectively preventing complication of the toilet room etc. Can do.
[0014]
Further, when the peripheral surface is an operation surface, it is preferable that the switches are arranged in the longitudinal direction because the peripheral surface has a small area. In this case, it is not necessary to reduce the size of the switch itself or to arrange it in a complicated manner, so that an erroneous operation can be prevented.
[0015]
The remote controller of the present invention is highly effective in a toilet room that is a relatively small space in a residence or the like. In particular, the effect is large when the remote control is intended to operate the toilet apparatus such as a shower toilet. Accordingly, visibility and operability in a narrow toilet room can be reliably ensured, and complication of the toilet room can be effectively prevented.
[0016]
In the remote control of the present invention, information indicating the function sent from the toilet device or the health condition of the user can be displayed. If it is like this, the comfortable use environment can be created by displaying the function of the toilet device. Moreover, health management can be easily performed by displaying the health status of the user.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments 1 to 4 embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the remote control 3 of Embodiment 1 is used in a toilet room which is a relatively narrow space in a residence. In other words, in the toilet room, the toilet device integrated with the shower toilet is provided, and the remote controller 3 is provided on the wall surface 1 around the toilet device 2.
[0018]
This remote control 3 has a thin plate shape in which the upper surface 3b as one surface and the lower surface 3c as the other surface are wider than the peripheral surface, and one surface 3d of the peripheral surface of the remote control 3 is fixed to the wall surface 1 by a remote control holder comprising a bracket (not shown). The other surface of the peripheral surface facing the surface 3d is used as the operation surface 3a. The remote controller 3 is provided at a relatively low position because the user of the toilet device 2 may put his arm or hand on the upper surface 3b. Thus, an article can be placed on the horizontal upper surface 3b of the remote controller 3.
[0019]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the operation surface 3a of the remote controller 3 is inclined with a downward slope with respect to the vertical so as to face the user. A main operation button switch 3e and a sub operation button switch 3f are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction on the operation surface 3a. Here, the main operation button switch 3e is a frequently used switch such as a washing switch, and the sub operation button switch 3f is a less frequently used switch such as a temperature setting switch. Further, one end of the operation surface 3a side of the lower surface 3c, the the operation surface 3a side of the side surface from the one end adjacent to the operation surface 3a in the opposite side, thereby transmitting the input signal on the remote control to the toilet apparatus 2, A light emitting / receiving unit 3i (only one is shown) is provided for receiving an output signal related to the function of the toilet device 2 or the health condition of the user to the remote controller 3. The operation surface 3a is provided with a display 3h for displaying information indicating the function of the toilet device 2 received by the light emitting / receiving unit 3i or the health state of the user.
[0020]
In the remote controller 3 configured as described above, the operation surface 3a is attached to the wall surface 1 so as to be farthest from the wall surface 1, so that the operation surface 3a is located close to the user of the toilet device 2, which is Is easy to operate. In particular, the operation surface 3a of the remote control 3 is inclined downward with respect to the vertical, so that the user can most easily see and operate the operation surface 3a of the remote control 3.
[0021]
Further, even when the remote controller 3 is removed from the wall surface 1 and placed on the upper surface 93a of the shelf 93 as shown in FIG. 7, for example, the operation surface 3a does not face upward. If the operation surface 3a is placed on the upper surface 93a so that the operation surface 3a is farthest from the wall surface 1, the operation surface 3a is also located close to the user, and the operation for the user is easy.
[0022]
Therefore, according to this remote control 3, the operation surface 3a can be brought close to the user, thereby ensuring the visibility and operability in the toilet room, which is a relatively narrow space.
[0023]
Moreover, in this remote control 3, since articles, such as a spare toilet paper, can be mounted in the horizontal upper surface 3b, the complication of the toilet room can be prevented effectively.
[0024]
Further, in the remote controller 3, since the main operation button switch 3e and the sub operation button switch 3f are arranged in the longitudinal direction on the operation surface 3a, the button switches 3e and 3f themselves need not be made small or complicatedly arranged. Therefore, erroneous operation can be prevented.
[0025]
Moreover, in this remote control 3, since the functions of the toilet apparatus 2 such as the temperature of the toilet seat and the temperature of the hot water can be displayed by the display 3h arranged on the operation surface 3a, a comfortable use environment can be created. Furthermore, since the health status of the user such as weight and body fat can be displayed by the display 3h, health management can be easily performed.
[0026]
(Embodiment 2)
As shown in FIG. 3, the operation surface 4a of the remote controller 4 of the second embodiment is perpendicular to the upper surface 4b and the lower surface 4c. On the operation surface 4a, a main operation button switch 4e and a sub operation button switch 4f are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction, and a display 4h is arranged. The main operation button switch 4e is arranged so as to extend from the operation surface 4a to the upper surface 4b. Furthermore, a light emitting / receiving section 4i (only one is shown) is provided on one end of the lower surface 4c on the operation surface 4a side and on the operation surface 4a side opposite to the one end and adjacent to the operation surface 4a. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0027]
In the remote controller 4 configured as described above, since the main operation button switch 4e is disposed across the operation surface 4a and the upper surface 4b, the user can perform the main operation with the thumb while putting an elbow on the upper surface 4b of the remote control 4. The button switch 4e can be operated. Moreover, also in this remote control 4, complication of a toilet room can be prevented by mounting articles on the upper surface 4b. Other operations and effects are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0028]
(Embodiment 3)
As shown in FIG. 4, the remote controller 5 of the third embodiment is provided with one or a plurality of suction cups 5g on the lower surface 5c. The remote controller 5 is fixed to the shelf 6 by this suction cup 5g. On the operation surface 5a, a main operation button switch 5e and a sub operation button switch 5f are arranged in a line in the horizontal direction, and a display 5h is also arranged. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0029]
The remote controller 5 configured as described above is firmly fixed to the horizontal upper surface 6a of the shelf 6 so that the operation surface 5a is farthest from the wall surface 1 by the suction cup 5g, so that the operation surface 5a is still used. Therefore, the operation is easy for the user. Moreover, also in this remote control 5, complication of a toilet room can be prevented by mounting articles on the upper surface 5b.
[0030]
The remote controller 5 can be fixed not only on the horizontal upper surface 5a but also on an inclined surface or a vertical surface. Other operations and effects are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0031]
(Embodiment 4)
As shown in FIG. 5, a commercially available toilet paper holder 8 is integrally provided on the lower surface 7 c of the remote controller 7 of the fourth embodiment. The toilet paper holder 8 includes a holder main body 8a that supports the toilet paper R so as to be rotatable about an axis, and a paper cutting plate 8b from which the toilet paper R can be cut.
[0032]
On the operation surface 7a of the remote controller 7, a main operation button switch 7e and a sub operation button switch 7f are arranged in a line in the horizontal direction, and a display 7h is also arranged. Further, a light emitting / receiving section 7i (only one is shown) is provided on one end of the lower surface 7c on the operation surface 7a side and on the operation surface 7a side on the side opposite to the one end and adjacent to the operation surface 7a. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0033]
In the remote controller 7 configured as described above, the remote controller 7 and the toilet paper holder 8 are provided at substantially the same position in the limited range of tentacles of the user of the toilet device 2, so that both aesthetics and operability are achieved. can do. In addition, since the article can be placed on the upper surface 7b even with the remote controller 7, the complication of the toilet room can be prevented. Other operations and effects are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0034]
In the fourth embodiment, a light emitting / receiving section can be provided on the front surface or side surface of the toilet paper holder 8.
[0035]
(Deformation)
Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, the remote controller 82 having the shape shown in FIG. 6 can be used as the remote controllers 3, 4, 5, and 7.
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 6, the upper surface 82b of the remote control 82 is inclined left-right symmetrically with the center at the highest position, whereby the upper surface 82b is inclined downward from the center toward the edge. In this remote control 82, even when water is present on the upper surface 82b, the water is likely to fall along the upper surface 82b. Therefore, the upper surface 82b of the remote control 82 is easily dried and is not easily contaminated. Note that the upper surface of the remote control 82 may be a curved surface.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet room according to a remote controller of Embodiment 1. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the remote controller according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a remote controller according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a remote controller according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a remote controller according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a front view of a modified remote controller.
FIG. 7 is a side view of a conventional toilet room.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 ... flights UtsuwaSo location 3,4,5,7,82 ... remote controller 3b, 4b, 5b, 7b, 82b ... one surface (upper surface)
3c, 4c, 5c, 7c ... other surface (lower surface)
3a, 4a, 5a, 7a ... peripheral surface (operation surface)
3e, 4e, 5e, 7e ... switch (main operation button switch)
3f, 4f, 5f, 7f ... switch (sub-operation button switch)

Claims (6)

In the remote control that one side and the other side are formed in a thin plate shape wider than the peripheral surface, and the toilet device provided in the toilet room can be operated in the toilet room ,
A remote controller characterized in that at least the peripheral surface is an operation surface capable of operating the toilet device , and is attached to the wall surface around the toilet device so that the operation surface is farthest from the wall surface.   The remote control according to claim 1, wherein a toilet paper holder is integrally provided on a lower surface. The remote control according to claim 1 or 2, wherein one side or the other side is an operation surface capable of operating the toilet device .   4. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the operation surface of the peripheral surface is inclined with respect to one surface or the other surface.   The remote control according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein an article can be placed on one side or the other side.   6. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein switches are arranged in a longitudinal direction on a peripheral operation surface.

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