JP2007138789A - Fan - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric fan enabling easy visual confirmation of the operating conditions with a receiving response means composed of a display LED. <P>SOLUTION: This electric fan comprises a body 4 composed of a column 2 and a base 3 supporting a fan motor (not shown), the receiving response means 7 composed of a receiving part 5 and one display LED 6 installed on the body 4, and a wireless remote controller 8 transmitting signals to the receiving part 5. Since an operating means 9 and a display means 10 are installed on the wireless remote controller 8, the operating conditions can be easily visually confirmed by the receiving response means 7 composed of one display LED 6. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a fan provided with a reception response means composed of one display LED.

  Conventionally, as an example of this type of electric fan, an electric fan in which a storage unit for storing a remote control is provided in a support column is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Hereinafter, the electric fan will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

  As shown in the figure, a concave remote control storage portion 103 that can store a remote control 102 for remotely operating each part of the electric fan main body 101 is formed in front of a storage case 105 that is substantially integral with the base portion 104, and the remote control 102 is detachably provided.

When there is no remote controller 102, each unit of the main body 101 is operated using the operation unit 106 of the remote control storage unit 103.
JP 2005-248735 A ([0013], FIG. 1 and FIG. 3)

  In such a conventional electric fan, when the operation unit of the remote control or the remote control storage unit is operated, it is displayed by a large number of display LEDs provided on the main body. Therefore, it is required to provide a reception response means that can easily recognize the operating state.

  Further, although the air volume can be switched in the operation unit of the remote control storage unit, there is a problem that the timer operation cannot be switched, and it is required that the timer operation can be switched.

  The present invention solves such a conventional problem, and the operating state can be easily visually recognized by the reception response means composed of one display LED, and even if there is no remote controller, the timer operation can be performed with one operation unit. The purpose is to provide a fan that can be switched.

  In order to achieve the above object, the electric fan of the present invention has a main body composed of a support and a base for supporting a fan motor, a receiving section provided on the main body and a reception response means composed of one display LED, and the receiving section. A wireless remote controller for transmitting, and the wireless remote controller is provided with operation means and display means.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a fan capable of confirming the driving operation and the operation content with the wireless remote controller and reducing the number of parts of the display LED and reducing the cost.

  Further, the other means is configured such that the display LED of the reception response means can perform lighting display of at least three colors.

  By this means, a fan can be obtained in which the content operated by the wireless remote controller can be confirmed by one display LED provided on the main body.

  Further, the other means is configured such that the reception response means is also used as the operation state notifying means.

  By this means, a fan capable of performing more complicated display in a space-saving manner can be obtained.

  Another means is that a temporary operation unit is configured by providing a temporary switch on the main body.

  By this means, a fan that can be manufactured at low cost in a space-saving manner is obtained.

  The other means combines the operation of one temporary switch and the display of one display LED to enable at least the air flow and the timer operation.

  By this means, an electric fan that can confirm all driving operations by changing one display LED can be obtained.

  In addition, another means is provided so that the wireless remote controller can be attached to and detached from a substantially vertical surface of the main body, and the operation means of the wireless remote controller can be used while attached to the main body and the display of the display means can be visually recognized. Is.

  By this means, an electric fan that can be installed at a position where the wireless remote controller can be easily seen is obtained.

  Another means is provided with a fixing means for fixing the wireless remote controller to the main body, and the wireless remote controller is detachably provided at a predetermined position of the main body.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a fan that is easy to operate the wireless remote controller and can be fixed at a position where the display unit is easily visible.

  Another means is that the fixing means is provided with power supply means to the wireless remote controller.

  By this means, a fan that can supply power and continuously display the display unit and can automatically charge the battery of the wireless remote controller can be obtained.

  Another means is to provide a timer time display section on the display means of the wireless remote controller so that the remaining time of the timer can be displayed.

  By this means, a fan can be obtained in which the remaining time during the timer operation can be confirmed at any time.

  Another means is that a wireless remote controller is provided with a display switch, and the display means is displayed for a predetermined time by operating the display switch.

  By this means, a fan that can easily check the operating state when necessary is obtained.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while being able to confirm driving | operation operation and operation content with a wireless remote control, the number of parts of a display LED can be reduced and the effect of being able to aim at cost reduction can be provided.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an electric fan that has an effect that the contents operated by the wireless remote controller can be confirmed by one display LED provided on the main body.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an electric fan having an effect that a complicated display can be performed in a space-saving manner.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an electric fan that can be manufactured in a space-saving and inexpensive manner.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an electric fan having an effect that all driving operations can be confirmed by a change of one display LED.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an electric fan that can be installed at a position where the wireless remote control can be easily seen.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an electric fan that has an effect that the wireless remote controller can be easily operated and the display unit can be fixed at a position where it can be easily seen.

  In addition, it is possible to provide a fan that can supply power and continuously display the display unit and that can automatically charge the battery of the wireless remote controller.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an electric fan that has an effect that the remaining time during the timer operation can be confirmed at any time.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an electric fan having an effect that the operation state can be easily confirmed when necessary.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a main body comprising a post and a base for supporting a fan motor, a reception response means comprising a reception section provided on the main body and one display LED, and transmission to the reception section. The wireless remote control is provided with operation means and display means, and the wireless remote control is provided with operation means and display means, so that the wireless remote control can be used for driving operation and confirmation of operation contents. In addition, the operation state can be confirmed with one display LED provided on the main body side, and the number of parts of the display LED can be reduced to reduce the cost.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the display LED of the reception response means can be lit in at least three colors, and the content of the operating state operated by the wireless remote controller is provided on the main body. It has the effect that it can be easily confirmed by changing the blinking and brightness of the two display LEDs.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the reception response means is also used as the operation state notification means, and the color change of one display LED is changed by blinking the display LED, changing the luminance, and the emission color. For example, even a single display LED has good visibility and can perform more complicated display in a space-saving manner.

  Further, the invention according to claim 4 can be manufactured in a space-saving and inexpensive manner by providing only one operation button on the main body, and the operation state immediately before the stop can be stored in the control unit of the main body. For example, when there is no wireless remote controller, the operation immediately before stopping can be resumed by pressing one operation button.

  Further, the invention according to claim 5 is a combination of the operation of one temporary switch and the display of one display LED to enable at least the air volume and the timer operation. By combining the blinking of the display LED, brightness, and emission color, the operation of one operation button and the change of one display LED enable all driving operations and can be used without inconvenience even when there is no wireless remote control. It has the action.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a wireless remote controller is detachably provided on a substantially vertical surface of the main body, the operating means of the wireless remote controller can be used in a state of being attached to the main body, and the display on the display means is visually recognized. The wireless remote control can be installed at a position that is easy to see on the substantially vertical surface of the main body, and can be operated while it is installed, thereby improving usability.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fixing means for fixing the wireless remote controller to the main body, and the wireless remote controller is detachably provided at a predetermined position of the main body. By providing the wireless remote control so as to be detachable, it is easy to operate the operation part of the wireless remote control, and it is possible to securely fix the display portion at a position where it is easy to see.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the fixing means is provided with power supply means for the wireless remote controller. When the wireless remote controller is fixed to the main body, the power is supplied to continuously display the display portion. In addition, the battery of the wireless remote control can be automatically charged to prevent the battery from running out and can be used conveniently.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a timer time display unit is provided on the display means of the wireless remote controller so that the remaining time of the timer can be displayed. The remaining time during the timer operation can be displayed with the wireless remote controller at hand. It has the effect of being able to confirm at any time.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the wireless remote controller is provided with a display switch, and the display means is displayed only for a predetermined time by operating the display switch. When the display button is pressed, the current operating state is displayed. The power consumption can be reduced by displaying only for a certain time, and the operation state can be easily confirmed when necessary.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a main body 4 including a support 2 and a base 3 for supporting the fan motor 1, a receiving unit 5 provided on the main body 4 and a reception response means 7 including one display LED 6, and reception A wireless remote controller 8 for transmitting to the unit 5, and an operating unit 9 and a display unit 10 are provided on the wireless remote controller 8. As the operating unit 9, the air volume of the operation switch 11 and the fan motor 1 is adjusted to be weak, medium, and strong. An air volume adjusting switch 12 and a timer switch 13 for 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, etc. are provided, and the display LED 6 of the reception response means 7 is changed so that lighting of three colors or more can be performed. The state of this change is shown in (Table 1).

  As shown in (Table 1), when the airflow is low, it is lit blue, when the airflow is medium, it is lit orange, and when the airflow is strong, it is lit red. When the timer operation is continued for 1 hour during the timer operation, the brightness of the display LED 6 is increased and blinks in each color corresponding to each air volume, and in each color corresponding to each air volume during the 2-hour timer operation The display LED 6 is configured to blink with the brightness of the display LED 6 being in the middle state, and during the 4-hour timer operation, the display LED 6 is blinked with the brightness of the display LED 6 being reduced in each color corresponding to each air volume.

In the above configuration, by operating the operating means 9 provided in the wireless remote controller 8, a signal from the wireless remote controller 8 is sent to the receiving unit 5 and the electric fan is operated. At this time, when the weak notch in the air volume adjustment switch 12 of the operating means 9 is operated (Table 1).
As shown in FIG. 4, the display LED 6 of the reception response means 7 lights up in blue, and it can be visually confirmed that the fan is operating weakly.

  Further, when the middle notch of the operation means 9 is operated, the display LED 6 is lit in orange, and when the strong notch of the operation means 9 is operated, the display LED 6 is lit in red. The operating state can be confirmed by the color of the display LED 6 of the reception response means 7.

  Further, during the timer operation, the brightness of each color of the display LED 6 is confirmed from the brightness as the timer time becomes longer as the timer time becomes longer as shown in (Table 1).

  As another example, other lighting display states of the display LED 6 are shown in (Table 2).

  As shown in (Table 2), when the air volume during the 1-hour operation by the timer is weak, the display LED 6 blinks blue to reduce the brightness, and during the 2-hour operation by the timer, the display LED 6 blinks in blue and the brightness Blinks from small to large or from large to small, and the display LED 6 blinks blue during a 4-hour operation by the timer, and the luminance is set to a large state. Further, when the air volume is medium, the display LED 6 is lit in orange, when the air volume is large, the display LED 6 is lit in red, and when the air volume is low, the brightness is changed during timer operation and the display LED 6 blinks. And display.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the main body 4 including the support 2 and the base 3 that support the fan motor 1, the receiving unit 5 provided on the main body 4, and the reception response means 7 including one display LED 6. Since the wireless remote controller 8 includes a wireless remote controller 8 for transmitting to the receiver 5, and the wireless remote controller 8 is provided with the operation means 9 and the display means 10, the wireless remote controller 8 can confirm the driving operation and the content of the operation. The operating state can be confirmed with the single display LED 6 provided, and the number of parts of the display LED 6 can be reduced to reduce the cost.

  Further, since the display LED 6 of the reception response means 7 can be lit in at least three colors, the content of the operating state operated by the wireless remote controller 8 is the color, blinking and brightness of one display LED 6 provided on the main body 4. The operating state can be easily confirmed by changing.

(Embodiment 2)
As shown in FIG. 3, the reception response means 7A is formed so as to also serve as an operation state notification means, and the display LED 6A of the reception response means 7A is formed as an operation state notification means capable of lighting and displaying three or more colors. This display state is shown in (Table 3).

  As shown in (Table 3), when the air volume is weak, the display LED 6A is lit blue, when the air volume is medium, it lights orange, and when the air volume is strong, it is lit red. In continuous operation, lighting is continued in each color, and when timer operation is performed, in each color corresponding to each air volume, the brightness of the display LED 6A flashes so as to vary from large to small or from small to large, and weak operation is performed. When the timer operation is performed for 1 hour at that time, the display LED 6A turns blue or becomes the original color or flashes alternately regardless of the air volume is weak, medium or strong, and the emission color is changed, and the two hours When the timer operation is performed, the display LED 6A becomes orange or changes to the original color regardless of whether the air volume is weak, medium, or strong, and the flashing color is changed alternately so that the emission color is changed and the timer operation for 4 hours is performed. Is line When you are we are airflow weak, medium, no display LED6A matter how hard is configured or a red luminescent color and blink alternately or become original color is varied.

  In the above configuration, since the reception response means 7A is also used as an operation state notification means, the display LED 6A blinks, or the luminance and emission color are changed, thereby changing the color of one display LED 6A. Even one display LED 6A has good visibility, and more complicated display can be performed in a space-saving manner.

(Embodiment 3)
As shown in FIG. 4, a temporary switch 15 including one operation button 14 is provided on the main body 4A to constitute a temporary operation unit.

  In the above configuration, the temporary switch 15 including the single operation button 14 is provided in the main body 4A, so that the temporary switch 15 can be manufactured in a space-saving manner at a low cost. If it is stored in (not shown), even if there is no wireless remote control 8A, the operation set just before the stop can be resumed by only one touch of the operation button 14.

(Embodiment 4)
As shown in FIG. 5, the operation of one temporary switch 15A and one display LED 6B are combined so as to enable at least an air volume and a timer operation, and the main body 4A is provided with a display LED 6B. When the operation button 14A is short-pressed or long-pressed, the air volume and the timer time are made variable. The relationship between the driving state and the operation content is shown in (Table 4).

  As shown in Table 4, continuous operation with a low air volume is performed by pressing the operation button 14A of the temporary switch 15A for a short time, and continuous operation with a medium air volume is performed by further pressing the operation button 14A. And by further pressing the operation button 14A for a short time, the air flow is strong and continuous operation is performed.

  When the timer operation is performed, the timer time is changed to 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours by long pressing the operation button 14A of the temporary switch 15A in each of the low, medium, and strong operation states. Further, by pressing the operation button 14A for a long time, the air flow is changed from the low, medium, and strong timer operation states to the continuous operation states of the low, medium, and high air amounts.

  In the above configuration, the display LED 6B blinks, the brightness and the emission color are caused by short pressing and long pressing of one operation button 14A of the temporary switch 15A and the operation of the display LED shown in the first to third embodiments. With the combination of variable, the operation button 14A provided on the temporary switch 15A and the change of one display LED 6B can display all driving operations, and can be used without inconvenience even without the wireless remote control 8B. It becomes.

  Note that when there is a fluctuation operation, for example, a new operation method such as a super long press operation and a new display method such as a change in blinking interval can be combined to be realized.

(Embodiment 5)
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the storage unit 16 of the wireless remote control 8C is provided on the substantially vertical surface of the main body 4C, the magnet 17 is provided on the back of the wireless remote control 8C, and the iron plate 18 that adsorbs the magnet 17 on the storage unit 16 side. And a holding means 19 for detachably holding the wireless remote control 8C is provided, the operation means 9A of the wireless remote control 8C can be used with the wireless remote control 8C attached to the main body 4C, and the display of the display means 10A is visually recognized. Provide and configure as possible.

  In the above configuration, the wireless remote controller 8C can be installed via the holding means 19 at an easy-to-see position on the substantially vertical surface of the main body 4C, and the driving operation can be performed while the wireless remote controller 8C is installed. At the same time, the wireless remote controller 8C will not be accidentally dropped.

(Embodiment 6)
As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the main body 4D is provided with a fixing means 20 having a shape for receiving and fixing the wireless remote controller 8D. The wireless remote controller 8D is detachably provided at a predetermined position of the main body 4D. A power supply means 21 for 8D is provided and configured.

  In the above-described configuration, the wireless remote controller 8D is detachably provided at a predetermined position of the main body 4D via the fixing means 20, so that the operation unit of the wireless remote controller 8D can be easily operated and the display portion can be surely positioned at an easily viewable position. It can be fixed.

  Further, since the power supply means 21 to the wireless remote controller 8D is provided in the fixing means 20, when the wireless remote controller 8D is fixed to the main body 4D via the fixing means 20, the power is connected to the wireless remote controller 8D side and the power is supplied. Thus, the display portion can be continuously displayed, and the battery of the wireless remote control 8D can be automatically charged to prevent the battery from running out and can be used conveniently.

(Embodiment 7)
As shown in FIG. 11, a timer time display unit 22 is provided on the display means 10B of the wireless remote controller 8E so that the remaining time of the timer can be displayed, a display switch 23 is provided on the wireless remote controller 8E, and display is performed by operating the display switch 23. The means 10B is configured to display only for a predetermined time.

  In the above configuration, the display unit 10B of the wireless remote controller 8E is provided with the timer time display unit 22 so that the remaining time of the timer can be displayed, so that the timer is counted down when the set time of the timer is set to 4 hours. When the remaining time becomes 2 hours, the display is switched from the 4-hour display to the 2-hour display, so that the remaining time during the timer operation can be confirmed at any time with the wireless remote control 8E at hand.

  Further, the wireless remote control 8E is provided with a display switch 23, and the display means 10B is displayed for a predetermined time by operating the display switch 23. By operating the display switch 23, the current operating state is displayed and confirmed for a predetermined time. Therefore, the power consumption can be reduced, and the operating state can be easily confirmed when necessary.

  Since the operation status can be easily confirmed by using a technology capable of reporting a plurality of operation statuses with a single display LED, the present invention can be applied to the use of air conditioners, humidifiers, and air purifiers.

The principal part front view of the electric fan of Embodiment 1 of this invention Perspective view of the fan The principal part front view of the electric fan of Embodiment 2 of this invention The principal part front view of the electric fan of Embodiment 3 of this invention The principal part front view of the electric fan of Embodiment 4 of this invention Sectional drawing which shows the holding | maintenance state of the wireless remote control of the electric fan of Embodiment 5 of this invention Front view of main parts of the fan The principal part perspective view of the electric fan of Embodiment 6 of this invention Cross section of the main part of the fan Perspective view of the main part of the wireless remote control of the fan The principal part front view of the electric fan of Embodiment 7 of this invention External perspective view of a conventional fan Perspective view around the base when the remote control is detached

Explanation of symbols

2 Support 3 Base 4 Body 4C Body 4D Body 5 Receiver 6 Display LED
6A indicator LED
6B Display LED
7 reception response means 7A reception response means 8 wireless remote control 8C wireless remote control 8D wireless remote control 8E wireless remote control 9 operation means 9A operation means 10 display means 10A display means 10B display means 15 temporary switch 15A temporary switch 20 fixing means 21 power supply means 22 timer Time display section 23 Display switch

Claims (10)

A main body comprising a support and a base for supporting a fan motor, a reception response means comprising a receiving section and one display LED provided on the main body, and a wireless remote controller for transmitting to the receiving section, and operating the wireless remote controller Fan provided with means and display means. The electric fan according to claim 1, wherein the display LED of the reception response means is configured to be able to display at least three or more colors. The electric fan according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reception response means is configured to also serve as an operating state notification means. The electric fan according to claim 1, wherein the main body is provided with one temporary switch to constitute a temporary operation unit. The electric fan according to claim 4, wherein at least an air volume and a timer can be operated by combining the operation of one temporary switch and the display of one display LED. The electric fan according to claim 1, wherein a wireless remote controller is detachably provided on a substantially vertical surface of the main body, the operation means of the wireless remote controller can be used in a state of being attached to the main body, and the display of the display means is provided so as to be visible. . The electric fan according to claim 6, wherein a fixing means for fixing the wireless remote controller to the main body is provided, and the wireless remote controller is detachably provided at a predetermined position of the main body. The electric fan according to claim 7, wherein the fixing means is provided with power supply means to the wireless remote controller. The electric fan according to claim 1 or 6, wherein a timer time display section is provided in the display means of the wireless remote controller so that the remaining time of the timer can be displayed. The electric fan according to claim 1 or 9, wherein a display switch is provided in a wireless remote controller, and the display means is displayed for a predetermined time by operating the display switch.

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