JPH09134487A - Remote control device of equipment loaded in vessel - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and quickly perform a remote control of the equipment loaded in a vessel from anywhere within the vessel by providing each specified control unit, controller and repeater. SOLUTION: The engine driving unit 20 (engine controllers 21 to 23) forming the control unit of an engine remote control is formed so that the radio command signal having substantially same contents as the wire command signal received by a wire 18 from a control device 11 may be directly or indirectly received by radio. The equipment loaded in the vessel can be remotely controlled by radio from anywhere within the vessel based on the radio command signal for which a radio transmission is performed by using a second control device 70 which is capable of transmitting the radio command signal by radio and can be carried by a crew and via the repeater 50 and the engine driving unit 20 arranged within the vessel. Thus, at the arrangement location of the repeater 50 and the surroundings, the equipment loaded in the vessel can be easily and quickly remotely controlled with radio by remaining the attitude which is suitable for the work as it is.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control unit formed to be capable of outputting a control signal for controlling a device mounted on a ship, and a control unit connected to the control unit by wire so that the control signal can be separated and approached. A controller capable of outputting a signal and being held by an occupant, and based on a wired command signal output from the controller and configured to enable remote control of a ship-mounted device via a control unit that receives the signal by wire. The present invention relates to a remote control device for ship-mounted equipment.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In FIG. 14, reference numeral 1 denotes an engine including a governor and a clutch, which can be remotely operated by pushing a wire 3 by a remote control stand 2 (handle operation). A steering gear 5 is manually steered by an orbit roll 7 connected by a hydraulic pipe 6. A pump unit 8 includes a hydraulic oil tank and a pump.

The engine 1 and the steering gear 5 are devices mounted on the ship (100). The equipment mounted on the ship also includes thrusters, water jets, lever controls (remote control stands), outboard motors, net hoisting machines, and the like.

By the way, onboard equipment (1, 5, ...)
However, in order to save labor, automation and remote control are being pursued. For example, the steering gear 5 can be automatically steered by an autopilot device 30, and can be remotely controlled by switching to a steering knob (remote control) 37.

That is, the autopilot device 30 is
Magnetic sensor 35 and GPS (Glo-bal Posi)
including a control unit 31 (setting operation unit 34) that is connected to the operation system 36 and forms a control unit, and a solenoid valve unit 39 that is connected to the hydraulic pipe 6 in parallel with the orbit roll 7 and is automatically operated toward a destination. It is designed to be navigable. Further, by switching to the remote control, it is possible to remotely control the rudder to the steering using the controller 11 (steering knob 37) connected by wire via the cable 18 and conveniently via the engine drive unit 20.

Further, the engine remote control device 10 has a construction in which a push-pull mechanism in an engine drive unit 20 forming a control unit and a remote control stand 2 are connected by a wire 4. Engine drive unit 20
An engine controller (not shown) therein outputs a control signal corresponding to the command signal set by the setting operation unit 24 to drive and control the push-pull mechanism. Therefore, the governor of the engine 1 can be automatically operated to accelerate and decelerate, and the clutch can be switched between forward, neutral, and reverse.

When the controller (remote controller) 11 connected via the cable (wired) 18 is switched, a wired command signal is output by using the governor knob 12 and the clutch knob 13 to output the engine. It is possible to remotely control the engine (governor, clutch) 1 while the controller outputs a control signal. Further, the steering knob 37 can be used to remotely control the surface rudder to steering.

That is, the controller 11 includes a control unit [2
0 (31)] is connected to the cable (18) so that it can be separated and approached, and a wired command signal is transmitted to the control unit [20 (31)].
Can be output to and held by the occupant. In relation to this, the control unit [20 (31)] can receive the wired command signal by wire and can output the corresponding control signal to the push-pull mechanism [solenoid valve unit 39].

In FIG. 10, since both the autopilot device 30 and the engine remote control device 10 are provided, the controller 11 is provided with the steering knob 37 and the engine drive unit (engine controller) 20.
Although the wired command signal for steering can be transferred from the control unit 31 to the control unit 31, the steering control is performed via the cable 38 as shown by the chain double-dashed line regardless of whether the engine remote control device 10 is installed side by side. The device (37) may be directly connected to the control unit 31. In this case, the steering knob 37 may be excluded from the controller 11.

In FIG. 15, 100 is a vessel such as a fishing boat, 101 is a hull, 102 is a deck, and 103 is a wheelhouse. The steering room 103 includes a front window 104 and a door 10
5 and a skylight 106 that can be opened and closed. In such a fishing boat 100, by driving the engine remote control device 10 and the autopilot device 30, it is possible to automatically navigate from a port to a destination at a set course and a set speed.

After arriving at the destination (fishing ground), the remote control stand 2 and the orbit roll 7 are manually operated to steer the ship to determine the position of the ship relative to the hide root. However, after feeding the bait, the wheelhouse 1
Since it is necessary to exit from 03 to the deck 102, remote control using the controller 11 is convenient. When the passenger on the port side PT2 shown in FIG. 15 is being attended, the controller 11 (37) is used at that position to remotely control the rudder and steering to correct the direction of the bow BW with respect to the wave, and the controller 11 ( 12, 1
3) can be used to remotely control forward-neutral to fix the ship position with respect to tidal current and wind.

Other ship-mounted equipment (for example, a net winding machine) is also provided with a controller and a control unit so that it can be remotely operated (controlled). This controller may also be formed integrally with the controller 11.

[0013]

By the way, the port PT2
In case of responding to the passenger on the port PT1 on behalf of the customer, it is possible to perform remote control by moving while holding the controller 11, but to move from there (PT1) to the starboard SD1 and SD2 and respond to other customers. In that case, the vehicle cannot be moved on the deck 102 as it is, and the cable 18 must be moved in the direction indicated by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 15 while pulling the cable 18 through the narrow wheelhouse 103. In the case of responding to a bow BW or stern ST passenger, the cable 1 is used because the wire command signal is a voltage signal.
Since there is a case where the cable 18 cannot be routed due to the limitation of the length of the cable 8 or the layout of the ship, there is a problem that the remote control using the controller 11 cannot be performed. Therefore, depending on the sea condition, in a short time while the remote control is interrupted / stopped, the fish will go crazy or get out of the hiding root and the fishing result will be increased, or the service of the customer cannot be provided and the service will be deteriorated.

Further, in the conventional apparatus, there is a problem that the cable 18 not only causes a trip, but is also cut by being caught by the door 105 having a watertight structure when closed by using packing. Cable 18 when not in use, difficult to handle
The storage process of is also troublesome.

The above problems are not only disadvantageous in operation or handling but also strongly desired to be solved in view of the problems of fishery economy and successors. For example, in the case of seaweed farming, if the engine 1 and the steering gear 5 can be remotely controlled while watching cracks (bamboo, net, etc.) on the bow BW, it is a request that one crew member operate. Similarly, in the case of a two-boat bottomed boat, there is a demand to reduce the number of passengers on each boat. Furthermore, regardless of the ship type, there is a desire to wipe out the assistants when berthing.

An object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-handle remote control device for a ship-mounted device that can easily and quickly remotely control the ship-mounted device from anywhere in the ship.

[0017]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control unit capable of outputting a control signal for controlling a device mounted on a ship, and a wired connection to the control unit so that the control unit can be spaced apart from and approach the control unit. And a controller capable of outputting a wired command signal and capable of being held by an occupant, and based on a wired command signal output from this controller and receiving the signal via a wire, remotely control the onboard equipment via a control unit. In a remote control device for ship-equipped equipment configured to be controllable, a wireless command signal having substantially the same content as the wired command signal for receiving the control unit by wire from the controller is formed to be directly or indirectly wirelessly received. A second controller capable of wirelessly transmitting a wireless command signal and portable by an occupant;
One or more relays formed so as to be able to wirelessly receive the wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted from the controller or another relay device and wirelessly transmit the wireless command signal wirelessly received to the other relay device or the control unit. And a vessel-mounted device based on a wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted using the second controller and through one or more relays and a control unit arranged in the vessel. It is characterized in that the wireless remote control is possible from anywhere in the ship.

In the invention of such a structure, the wireless command signal is wirelessly transmitted to the nearest repeater using the second controller carried. This repeater wirelessly transmits the wireless command signal received by radio to the control unit indirectly or directly through another repeater. The control unit treats the wireless command signal received wirelessly as substantially the same as the content of the wired command signal from the controller connected by wire, and outputs the control signal to control the onboard equipment.

Therefore, if the repeaters are arranged at various places in the ship, the equipment mounted on the ship can be wirelessly controlled easily and quickly by the remote control at the installation position and its surroundings and in the posture suitable for the work. it can. Since it is a wireless transmission / reception system, the mobile range of the second controller is not limited, and the second controller is easy to handle and has wide applicability. In addition, the problem of complicated cable routing work and cutting can be eliminated.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the relay device is a remote controller for equipment mounted on a ship, which is formed to be capable of wireless transmission / reception by using either one of infrared rays and laser beams or selectively switching to either one. It is a control device.

In the invention of such a structure, since infrared rays and laser beams having excellent directivity are used for wireless transmission / reception, in addition to the effects of the invention of claim 1, further, for example, with another fishing boat approaching in a fishing boat. The interference can be prevented more reliably.

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) As shown in FIG. 1, this remote control device has a basic configuration similar to that of the conventional example (FIGS. 14 and 15) and includes a control unit (20, 31) as a controller. 1
A second controller 70 that is capable of directly or indirectly receiving a wireless command signal having substantially the same content as the wired command signal received from the wireless communication device 1 by radio, and wirelessly transmitting the wireless command signal and being portable by an occupant. , The wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted from the second controller 70 or the other relay device (50) can be wirelessly received, and the wireless command signal wirelessly received can be transmitted to the other relay device (50) or the control unit (20, 31). And a plurality of repeaters 50 formed so as to be wirelessly transmitted to the ship (100) based on a wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted by using the second controller 70. And the control unit (20, 31) through the ship-mounted device (1, 5)
The wireless remote control is possible from anywhere in the ship (100).

The number of repeaters 50 may be appropriately selected depending on the type and size of the ship. Therefore, for example, in the case of a small boat, one repeater 50 may be used. Also,
In this embodiment, the onboard equipment that can be wirelessly controlled remotely is the engine 1 and the steering gear 5, but either one of them or another equipment (for example, a net winding machine) may be used. Good. Of course, for example, all devices including a thruster, a water jet, a lever control (remote control stand), an outboard motor, etc. may be constructed as a wireless remote control target.

In FIG. 1, an engine drive unit 20 constituting an engine remote control device 10 and forming a control unit similar to the case of the conventional example (FIG. 14) is an engine controller (CPU 21, ROM 22, RAM 23).
And a setting operation unit (PNL) 24 and a display unit (IND) 2
5, the input / output port (I / O) 27 for connecting the push-pull mechanism 28, and the control unit (control unit) 31 forming the autopilot device 30 to transfer the wired command signal and the wireless command signal for steering. It comprises an input / output port (I / O) 29 which is operably connected, and a wired communication interface (I / F) 26 which is connected to the controller 11 via the cable 18 so as to be capable of wired communication.

The controller 11 includes a variable resistance type steering knob 37 for generating a voltage signal (command signal), a governor knob 12 and a clutch knob 13. The governor knob 12 can be set from the lowest speed L to the highest speed FULL by increasing the speed in the right rotation direction and decelerating in the left rotation direction. The clutch knob 13 moves forward in the clockwise direction (F).
The middle is neutral (neutral from the forward side and neutral from the reverse side), and the left rotation direction is reverse (R). Further, the steering knob 37 has a surface rudder (S) in the right rotation direction and a steering (P) in the left rotation direction from the neutral position, and the rudder angle can be set.

Therefore, if the engine remote operation is selected and set by the setting operation section 24, the push-pull mechanism 28 can be driven to remotely operate the engine (governor, clutch) 1. If you select engine remote control,
The engine controller (21 to 23) outputs a control signal to the push-pull mechanism 28 based on the wired command signal output using the controller 11 (governor knob 12 and clutch knob 13). That is, the control unit [20 (21-2
3)] can be used to remotely control the engine 1. The cable 18 can be routed and controlled remotely within a range limited by its length. This is no different from the case of the conventional example.

The setting operation section (34) in the autopilot device 30 and / or the engine drive unit 2
If pilot remote control is selected by the setting operation unit 24 in 0, the controllable controller 11 (steering knob 37) can be used to output a wired command signal for steering. That is, the wired command signal is transferred to the autopilot device 30 (31) by the engine controller (21-23). Then, the control unit 3 forming the control unit
1 outputs a control signal to the solenoid valve unit 39. Therefore, the steering gear 5 can be remotely controlled. Of course, the control unit 31 includes a setting operation unit (34).
The automatic steering is possible based on the setting in. This is no different from the case of the conventional example.

Here, one of the technical features of the present invention is that the engine drive unit 20 [engine controller (21, 2, 1) forms a control unit for engine remote control.
2, 23)] is formed so that a wireless command signal having substantially the same content as the wired command signal received by the wired (18) from the controller 11 can be directly or indirectly wirelessly received. In the first embodiment, the wireless communication system is formed so as to be directly wirelessly receivable and uses infrared IR.

For this purpose, an infrared communication section 40 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the engine drive unit (control unit) 20, and a light receiver 45 connected by an electric wire 46 is provided on the steering room 103 shown in FIG. It is located at. Receiver 4
The receivable angle of No. 5 is 120 degrees. Further, the setting operation section 24 is provided with a selection switch 24S, and the wired remote controller using the controller 11 (ST32 in FIG. 7) and the wireless remote controller using the second controller 70 (detailed later) can be selectively switched. And the ROM 22 (RAM 23
May be. ), A control signal data table is provided. In addition, the infrared communication unit 40 is a control unit (20).
You may attach it outside.

Further, the engine controller (21, 2)
2, 23) treat the wired command signal received via the wired communication interface 26 (YES in ST33) and the wireless command signal wirelessly received via the infrared communication unit 40 (YES in ST31) in the same manner. Things and formation (ST
36) Yes.

However, regarding the wireless command signal, the control signal data table (22) is searched to check whether the ID (dedicated code) is included, and the control signal corresponding to the wireless command signal is specified. Are formed (ST34, ST35). In case of unsuitability (N of ST35)
O) performs error processing (ST37) and displays the fact on the display unit 25.

The control unit 31 forming one of the steering remote control control units also directly or indirectly wirelessly receives a wireless command signal having substantially the same content as the wired command signal received from the controller 11 by wire (18). It is made possible. In the first embodiment, it is formed so as to be indirectly wirelessly receivable via a control unit [20 (21-23)] relating to remote engine control. Of course, a dedicated controller having the steering knob 37 may be provided so that it can be directly wirelessly received.

The second controller 70 can wirelessly transmit a wireless command signal and can be carried by an occupant. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG.
2, a control unit including a RAM 73, a setting operation unit 75,
It is composed of an infrared communication unit 80 to which the light emitter 86 is connected, that is, a wireless communication unit.

In appearance, as in the case of the controller 11,
The governor knob 12, the clutch knob 13, and the steering knob 37 are exposed on the upper surface of the main body, and the light emitter 86 is exposed on the tip side surface thereof. The power source is a battery. The second controller 70 and the controller 11 are formed to be compatible with each other.

Further, the form of each knob 12, 13, 37,
The operability is the same as that of the controller 11 for easy handling. Therefore, for example, when the governor knob 12 is rotated rightward to the speed-up (F) side (YES in ST10 of FIG. 5), the CPU 71 outputs the voltage signal to the RAM.
While temporarily storing in 73, the command signal data table in the ROM 72 is searched (ST11) to select and specify the command signal. Then, the infrared communication unit 80 is driven to wirelessly transmit the infrared IR (wireless command signal) including the ID from the light emitter 86 to the outside (the relay device 50) (ST12).
I do.

Here, it is preferable that the wireless communication system is selected from infrared rays, laser beams, etc., which are highly directional, from the viewpoint of preventing interference. In this embodiment, an infrared ray IR having a relatively short communicable distance (range) is adopted. The infrared ray IR goes straight, but is shown as a broken line for convenience in FIG. 1 and the like in order to represent wireless communication. From the viewpoint of cleaning the cable (cable 18), it is conceivable to employ, for example, high-frequency radio waves that are omnidirectional, but this not only causes a significant cost increase, but also has a relationship with the regulations of the Radio Law. At the same time, it is difficult to handle, so do not use it.

Next, the repeater 50 is, as shown in FIG. 1, a CPU 51, a ROM 52 and a RAM 5 which form a control unit.
3 and the infrared communication unit 60. Infrared communication unit 60
Includes a reception circuit 61, a transmission circuit 63, a switch 64, a light receiver 65 and a light emitter 66, and can receive and transmit a wireless command signal by infrared IR. Reference numeral 62 denotes a squelch circuit, which determines whether or not the frequency and ID of the wireless command signal wirelessly received are appropriate.

Therefore, when the infrared IR (wireless command signal) is wirelessly received from the second controller 70 or another repeater 50 (YES in ST20 of FIG. 6), the suitability thereof is discriminated (ST21), and then (ST21). In the case of YES), the wireless command signal (infrared IR) is wirelessly transmitted (ST22) to the control unit (20) indirectly or directly via another relay 50. If not (NO in ST21), error processing (ST23) is performed.

In this embodiment, a plurality of repeaters 50 are mounted on the berth so that the direction can be adjusted, as shown in FIG. Each of the relays 50 is mounted in a direction in which the occupant can comfortably irradiate the infrared IR with the second controller 70 at the mounting position and its surroundings, and the sunlight is directly exposed to the light receiver 65. Enclosed with a cover to prevent and protect from rain waves.

A plurality of light receivers 65 (and their receiving circuits if necessary) of each repeater 50 may be provided. For example, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, a light receiver 65 A for receiving light from another repeater 50 and a light receiver 6 for receiving light from the second controller 70.
And 5B. In this way, the operating state of the occupant carrying the second controller 70 can be set to a more comfortable posture suitable for work at the position, and the repeaters 50, 50 are provided.
It is possible to further ensure wireless transmission and reception between the two.

The infrared communication section 80 in the second controller 70 may have only a transmission circuit, and the infrared communication section 40 in the control unit (20) may have only a reception circuit. Further, the repeater 50 and the like may be formed to be capable of infrared communication and laser communication and selectively switchable between them.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. Consider a case where a passenger wants to remotely control the engine 1 and the steering gear 5 at a fishing spot and, for example, at the bow BW shown in FIG. In this case, the controller 11 connected by wire cannot be used because the length of the cable 18 is limited (does not reach). Therefore, the second controller 70 wirelessly connected is used. That is, the wireless remote controller is selected (YES in ST30 of FIG. 7) by using the selection switch 24S of the engine drive unit 20 (24) shown in FIG. 1 in the steering room 103. The infrared communication unit 40 is in a wireless receivable state. The interface 26 cannot receive wired communication. However, it may be formed so that it can be received by wire.

Thereafter, the occupant carries the second controller 70 and goes to the bow BW. Then, the light emitter 86 is directed to the relay device 50C (light receiver 65) shown in FIG. 2 and, for example, the clutch knob 13 is rotated in the clockwise direction (ST1 in FIG. 5).
0 YES). Then, the CPU 71 outputs the voltage signal to R
While temporarily storing in the AM 73, the command signal data table (72) is searched (ST11) to specify the command signal. In this case, the voltage signal is specified as the forward command signal. After that, the infrared communication unit 80 is driven to wirelessly transmit the wireless command signal including the ID of the infrared IR from the light emitter 86 (ST12).

Since the infrared communication section 60 of the repeater 50C is switched to the receiving circuit 61, the infrared light IR is transmitted to the light receiver 65.
Is irradiated, the command signal for forward movement is wirelessly received (S in FIG. 6).
T20). The squelch circuit 62 determines whether the wireless command signal including the ID is appropriate (ST21). In the case of YES (YES in ST21), the switch 64 is set to the transmitting circuit 6
Then, the wireless command signal (infrared IR) is wirelessly transmitted (ST22).

That is, the infrared light IR is emitted from the light emitter 66 of the repeater 50C toward the light receiver 65 of the repeater 50B. The repeater 50B that wirelessly receives this is the repeater 50B.
It operates in the same manner as in the case of C, and sends the wireless command signal
It is wirelessly transmitted to 0A (ST20 to 22 in FIG. 6). Wireless transmission and reception are sequentially performed as shown in FIG.

Here, the repeater 50A is the repeater 50B.
It operates in the same manner as in the case of (50C). This repeater 50A
The irradiation direction of the infrared light IR of the (light emitter 66) is the steering room 10
It is directed to a light receiver 45 arranged in the shape of an antenna on the upper part of 3. Therefore, the infrared communication section 40 in the control unit (20) receives the radio signal via the electric wire 46 (ST of FIG. 7).
31).

The engine controller (21-23) in the control unit (20) has a control signal data table (2
2) is searched (ST34), the ID is confirmed, and the control signal corresponding to the wireless command signal (control signal for forward movement)
Is specified and output to the push-pull mechanism 28 via the input / output port 27 shown in FIG. 1 (YES in ST35, ST3
6).

The push-pull mechanism 28 pushes (or pulls) the wire 4 based on the forward control signal. Therefore, the wire 3 via the remote control stand 2 switches the clutch in the engine 1 to the forward (F) side. That is, the engine (clutch) 1 can be wirelessly remote-controlled using the second controller 70 and at the bow BW.

Around this, the governor knob 12 on the second controller 70 is rotated counterclockwise (ST1 in FIG. 5).
When the answer is 0, the wireless command signal for the governor (low speed) is wirelessly transmitted to the repeater 50C (ST11, 1).
2). Hereinafter, this wireless command signal (infrared IR) will be transmitted to the repeater 50 as in the case of the clutch (forward movement) (see FIG. 3).
It is wirelessly transmitted to the control unit [20 (40)] via B and 50A (FIG. 6).

The control unit (20) outputs the control signal to the push-pull mechanism 28 (ST31 to 36 in FIG. 7).
Control the governor to a slow speed. Therefore, the hull 10
1 moves forward in the F direction shown in FIG. 2 at a low speed. Further, by rotating the governor knob 12 and the clutch knob 13 in a predetermined direction, the hull 101 can be moved backward in the R direction at a low speed.

When the steering knob 37 is rotated to the right, the second controller 70 wirelessly transmits a steering (face rudder) wireless command signal to the relay 50C (FIG. 5).
This wireless command signal is transmitted to the repeater 50 as shown in FIG.
The signals are wirelessly received by the engine drive unit 20 forming a control unit via B and 50A (FIGS. 6 and 7), and the engine controller (21 to 23) receives the input / output port 29.
To the control unit 31 forming one of the control units.

That is, the control unit (control unit 31) relating to the steering remote control searches the control signal data table (ROM in the control unit) (ST34 in FIG. 7) and finds the corresponding control signal (for rudder) in FIG. To the solenoid valve unit 39 shown in (ST3
6). The steering gear 5 rotates by a set steering angle. Therefore, the hull 101 can be rudder-controlled in the S direction shown in FIG.
By turning the steering knob 37 counterclockwise, steering control can be performed in the P direction.

Since the second controller 70 is wirelessly connected, if a wireless command signal can be wirelessly transmitted to the repeater 50 that can be carried anywhere in the hull 101 and is the closest to it,
The onboard equipment (1, 5) can be remotely controlled. Moreover, since the relays 50 are arranged so that they can be wirelessly received even if they are wirelessly transmitted in the working posture at that position, remote control can be performed quickly and easily.

Note that automatic navigation using the pilot device 30, remote control of the engine 1 using the engine remote control device 10, and remote control of the device (1, 5) using the controller 11 connected by wire (18). Since this is the same as in the case of the conventional example, a description thereof will be omitted.

However, according to the first embodiment,
A wireless command signal having substantially the same content as the wired command signal received by the control unit (20, 31) from the controller 11 by wire is directly or indirectly formed to be wirelessly receivable, and the wireless command signal can be wirelessly transmitted and the occupant can receive it. Portable second controller 70
The wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted from the second controller 70 or the other relay device (50) can be wirelessly received, and the wireless command signal wirelessly received can be transmitted to the other relay device (50) or the control unit (20, 31) is provided with a plurality of repeaters 50 formed so as to be capable of wireless transmission, and the repeaters are arranged in the ship (100) on the basis of a wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted using the second controller 70. 50 and control unit (20, 31)
The onboard equipment (1, 5) is connected to the ship (10
Since the wireless remote control can be performed from anywhere in 0), if the repeater 50 is installed at various places in the ship (100), it can be used at its installation position and its surroundings, and at the same time. With a suitable posture, ship-mounted equipment (1,
5) can be wirelessly controlled easily and quickly. Since it is a wireless transmission / reception system, the portable range of the second controller 70 is not limited, and it is easy to handle and has wide applicability. Further, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of the troublesome wiring work and cutting of the cable (18).

Further, since the repeater 70 and the like are formed to communicate wirelessly using the infrared ray IR having a strong directivity,
Interference with other ships can be more reliably prevented and can be realized at low cost. Since it is not necessary to lay wiring or cables on the deck 102, problems such as catching can be eliminated.

Further, since a plurality of repeaters 50 are attached to the berth, the passenger can carry the second controller 70, move quickly and easily in the ship, and can perform wireless remote control anywhere.

Further, since the relays 50 are arranged so that they can be wirelessly received even if they are wirelessly transmitted in the working posture at that position, remote control can be performed much more quickly and easily.

Moreover, since the relays 50 are mounted so that the orientation thereof can be adjusted, the handling of the second controller 70 is much easier.

Since the repeater 50 is surrounded by the cover, it is not directly exposed to sunlight and is not affected by rain waves.
More accurate and stable wireless transmission / reception is possible.

Since the second controller 70 is formed in the same shape and operability as the controller 11, the handling is much easier.

Further, since the conventional controller 11 is also provided side by side and can be selectively switched by the selection switch 24S, the safety can be further ensured.

Further, each repeater 50 has a plurality of light receivers 65.
By providing the above, since the reception from the second controller 70 and the reception from the other repeaters 50 can be separated, the operation and handling of the second controller 70 become much easier.

Further, since the boat is the fishing boat 100, it is possible to provide fair reception to any customer while performing remote control using the second controller 70.

(Second Embodiment) This second embodiment is shown in FIGS. That is, in the first embodiment, the wireless command signal (infrared ray I from the second controller 70).
R) via the intermediate repeater 50 and the final repeater 50
It was formed to wirelessly transmit from A to the control unit [20 (40)], but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
0 (40S)].

Further, the control unit (20) is formed so that it can indirectly wirelessly receive the wireless command signal (infrared IR) from the second controller 70. That is, the wireless station 47 (control unit 47C, infrared communication unit 48, and wired communication unit 49)
And an electric wire 46S is connected to the interface 40S in the control unit (20).

Further, the light receiver (45) has a light receiving angle of 1
It is formed by three light receivers 45A, 45B, 45C of 20 degrees, and is formed so as to be able to receive infrared IR from any direction.

According to the second embodiment, however,
In addition to the same operational effects as in the case of the first embodiment, the number of repeaters 50 can be easily increased and decreased and mechanical adjustment between the repeaters 50 (position adjustment, orientation adjustment, etc.) can be performed. Therefore, the applicability can be further expanded.

In the first and second embodiments described above, the repeater 50 is configured to include the CPU 51, the infrared communication section 60, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. For example,
As shown in FIG. 10, a light receiver (light receiving transistor, etc.) 65
, A signal amplifier 65AM, and a light emitter (light emitting diode or the like) 66. It can be realized at a much lower cost. Further, if the directions of the light receiver 65 and the light emitter 66 can be freely changed and adjusted, the usability is further enhanced.

The repeater 50, as shown in FIG.
The optical fiber bundle 50F is formed, and one end 50FI is formed as a light receiving portion and the other end 50FO is formed as a light emitting portion. With such a configuration, the directions of the light receiving unit (input unit) [50FI] and the light emitting unit (output unit) [50FO] can be freely selected and set. Further, the light receiving unit (50FI) may be provided with a condenser mirror 50M. Similarly, the light receiving part (50FI)
A condenser lens may be provided in the light emitting unit (50FO).

Further, a light receiver ("45" in FIG. 1 and "45" in FIG. 9 on the engine drive unit (control unit) 20 side is provided.
A, 45B, 45C ") are fixed types, but as shown in FIG. 12, they may be formed in a rotary scanning system in which they are rotated by a rotary shaft 90. The light receiver 65 of each repeater 50 is the same. You may form in.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the infrared receiver IR from any direction is received by making the lower ends of the plurality of optical fibers 91F face the light receiver 45 (65) and directing the upper ends in all directions ( Wireless reception). It is even better to provide the transparent dome 91.

[0073]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a wireless command signal having substantially the same content as a wired command signal for wire-receiving the control unit from the controller is formed so as to be directly or indirectly wirelessly receivable. A second controller that can wirelessly transmit a signal and that can be carried by an occupant, and a wireless command signal that can be wirelessly received by the wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted from the second controller or another repeater, and the like. And one or more repeaters formed so as to be capable of wireless transmission to the repeater or the control unit, and is arranged in the vessel based on the wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted using the second controller. Since the equipment mounted on the ship can be wirelessly remotely controlled from anywhere in the ship via one or more repeaters and a control unit, the work can be performed at and around the installation position of the repeater. Good for Remains posture can easily and quickly wireless remote control shipborne equipment. Since it is a wireless transmission / reception system, the mobile range of the second controller is not limited, and the second controller is easy to handle and has wide applicability. In addition, the problem of complicated cable routing work and cutting can be eliminated. Therefore, when the ship is, for example, a fishing boat, it is possible to provide fair and prompt treatment to customers at any position, and it is possible to greatly reduce the number of passengers in the seaweed aquaculture boat, the bottom tug boat, and the like.

Further, according to the invention of claim 2, the repeater is formed to be capable of wireless transmission and reception by using either one of infrared rays and laser beams or selectively switching to either one. In addition to the same effect as in the case of the first aspect of the invention, interference with other ships can be more reliably prevented and the invention can be realized at low cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is also a diagram for explaining an arrangement mode of the relays in the ship.

FIG. 3 is also a diagram for explaining wireless transmission / reception using infrared rays.

FIG. 4 is also a diagram for explaining a modification of the repeater.

FIG. 5 is likewise a flowchart for explaining the operation on the second controller side.

FIG. 6 is likewise a flow chart for explaining the operation on the repeater side.

FIG. 7 is likewise a flowchart for explaining the operation on the control unit side.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining wireless transmission / reception in the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of a method for indirectly receiving a wireless command signal.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a modification (1) of the repeater.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a modification (2) of the repeater.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a modification (1) of the control unit side light receiver.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a modification (2) of the control unit side light receiver.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a wired remote control of a conventional example.

FIG. 15 is also a diagram for explaining a controller connected by wire and its problems.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Engine (equipment mounted on a ship) 2 Remote control stand 3, 4 wire 5 Steering machine (equipment mounted on a ship) 6 Hydraulic piping 7 Orbit roll 10 Engine remote control device 11 Controller 12 Governor knob 13 Clutch knob 18 Cable 20 Engine drive Unit (control unit) 24 Setting operation part 26 Wired communication interface 27 Input / output port 28 Push-pull mechanism 30 Autopilot device 31 Control unit (control unit) 34 Setting operation part 35 Magnetic sensor 36 GPS 37 Steering knob 38 Cable 39 Electromagnetic Valve unit 40 Infrared communication unit 45 Light receiver 46 Electric wire 50 Repeater 60 Infrared communication unit 61 Receiver circuit 62 Squelch circuit 63 Transmitter circuit 64 Switcher 65 Light receiver 66 Light emitter 70 Second controller 75 Installation Fixed operation part 80 Infrared communication part 86 Light emitter 100 Fishing boat (ship) 101 Hull 102 Deck 103 Wheelhouse 105 Door

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A control unit formed to output a control signal for controlling a device mounted on a ship, and a control unit connected to the control unit by a wire so that the control signal can be separated and approached, and a wire command signal can be output. A remote controller for a ship-equipped device that is configured to be able to remotely control the ship-equipped device based on a wired command signal output from this controller and receive it by wire via a control unit. In the control device, a wireless command signal having substantially the same content as the wired command signal for receiving the control unit by wire from the controller is directly or indirectly formed so as to be wirelessly receivable, and the wireless command signal can be wirelessly transmitted and an occupant. Second that can be carried
And a wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted from the second controller or another repeater, and a wireless command signal wirelessly received can be wirelessly transmitted to another repeater or the control unit. 1 or 2 or more repeaters provided, and one or more repeaters and a control unit based on a wireless command signal wirelessly transmitted using the second controller and arranged in the ship. A remote control device for a ship-mounted device, wherein the ship-mounted device is configured to be wirelessly remote-controllable from anywhere in the ship via the. 2. The remote control device for a ship-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein the repeater is formed to be capable of wireless transmission / reception by using one of infrared rays and a laser beam or selectively switching to either one. .