JPH08314507A - Timer operation control device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To obtain a timer operation control device that can be used as an on-timer means and an off-timer means with one timer means. [Composition] A display means 1 for displaying the present room temperature, a set room temperature, an on-timer operation time, etc., a temperature and time setting means 2 for setting a set temperature and an on-timer operation time, and an on-timer operation or an off-timer operation. A timer means 3 for selecting and an arithmetic means 4 for discriminating between ON timer operation and OFF timer operation are provided, and the arithmetic means 4 operates the ON timer operation if a predetermined time is a predetermined time. A timer operation control device that determines that the off timer operation is selected for another predetermined time.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a timer operation control device used for equipment such as a heater and an air conditioner capable of on-timer operation and off-timer operation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a timer operation control device used in a device such as a heater or an air conditioner is currently at room temperature, as shown in an external view of a display part and an operation part of the timer operation control device shown in FIG. Display means 1 for displaying the set room temperature and time of the ON timer operation, temperature and time setting means 2 for setting the set temperature and time of the ON timer operation, and timer means 7 for selecting ON timer operation or OFF timer operation. ,
Some include an arithmetic means 4 for discriminating between on-timer operation and off-timer operation.

Next, the operation will be described. In the case of the on-timer operation, the on-timer switch of the timer means 7 is operated to set the on-timer operation, and the time of the on-timer operation is set by the lowering switch or the raising switch of the temperature and time setting means 2, and the set time is set. When the operation is started after a lapse of time, and in the case of the off timer operation, the off timer switch of the timer means 7 is operated to set the off timer operation, the operation is performed for a preset time (for example, 1 hour),
Then stop.

As a device having substantially the same function as this conventional example, a knob is operated, for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 59-128056.

Further, as shown in the external view of the display section and the operating section of the timer operation control device shown in another conventional example of FIG. 9, the present room temperature, the set room temperature, the ON timer operation start time, the OFF timer operation stop time, etc. are displayed. Display means 5, temperature and time setting means 6 for setting a set temperature and ON timer operation start time and OFF timer operation stop time, timer means 7 for selecting ON timer operation or OFF timer operation, ON timer operation or Computation means 4 for discriminating the off timer operation
Some have and.

Next, the operation will be described. In the case of the on-timer operation, while the current time is set, the on-timer switch of the timer means 7 is operated to set the on-timer operation, and the down-timer or the up switch of the temperature and time setting means 6 is used for the on-timer operation. The operation start time is set, and the operation is started at the set time.

In the case of the off timer operation, the off timer switch of the timer means 7 is operated to set the off timer operation while the current time is set, and the down switch or the up switch of the temperature and time setting means 6 is set. When the off timer operation time is set by, the operation is stopped at the set time.

As a device having a function substantially equivalent to this example, a knob or a changeover switch is operated, for example, there is JP-A-4-302948.

[0009]

In each of the conventional timer operation control devices described above, the on-timer switch (on-timer means) and the off-timer switch (off-timer means) are individually provided, so that the operation is complicated. Moreover, there are many parts and the cost becomes high. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to use one timer means as both the on-timer means and the off-timer means.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a present invention, in a timer operation control device for equipment capable of on-timer operation and off-timer operation, at present room temperature or set room temperature. And display means for displaying the time of the ON timer operation, temperature and time setting means for setting the set temperature and time of the ON timer operation, timer means for selecting ON timer operation or OFF timer operation, ON timer operation or And a calculation means for discriminating the off-timer operation, wherein the calculation means selects the on-timer operation if the time for operating one timer means is a predetermined time or the off-timer operation if another predetermined time. It is to determine.

Display means for displaying the present room temperature, set room temperature, on-timer operation start time, off-timer operation stop time, etc., and temperature and time for setting the set temperature, on-timer operation start time, off-timer operation stop time, etc. The setting means, the timer means for selecting the on-timer operation or the off-timer operation, and the arithmetic means for determining the on-timer operation or the off-timer operation are provided, and the arithmetic means has a predetermined time for operating one timer means. If it is time, it may be determined that the on-timer operation is selected or if it is another predetermined time, the off-timer operation is selected.

[0012]

With the above configuration, the display means displays the present room temperature, the set room temperature, the time of the on timer operation, the on timer operation start time, the off timer operation stop time, etc., and the temperature and time setting means The set temperature and the time of the ON timer operation can be set, or the temperature and time setting means can set the set temperature, the ON timer operation start time and the OFF timer operation stop time, and the ON timer means and the OFF timer means can be set by one timer means. It is possible to select the ON timer operation or the OFF timer operation when the operation means operates one timer means, and the operation means selects the ON timer operation or the OFF timer operation if there is another predetermined time. Determine.

[0013]

EXAMPLES FIGS. 1 to 3 which are state diagrams of a display section and an operating section of a timer operation control apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention, and a display section and operation of a timer operation control apparatus showing another embodiment. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7, which are state diagrams of parts.

1 to 3, reference numeral 1 is a display means for displaying the current room temperature during operation, the set room temperature, the time of the ON timer operation, etc., and 2 is the set temperature during operation and the time of the ON timer operation. It is a temperature and time setting means which is set by a switch or a lowering switch and is displayed on the display means 1.
Is a timer means for selecting ON timer operation or OFF timer operation.

Numeral 4 is an arithmetic means for receiving the input of the timer means 3 and discriminating the on-timer operation or the off-timer operation.

Next, the operation of the embodiment having the above structure will be described.

When the on-timer operation is carried out, the operation means 4 judges the on-timer operation by pushing the timer means 3 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 to 6 seconds) in the stopped state shown in FIG. Change to the ON timer operation setting state shown in 2.

FIG. 2 shows a case in which the temperature and time setting means 2 sets the ON timer operation time after 8 hours. Then, when the set 8 hours have elapsed, the calculating means 4 changes the operation state to that shown in FIG. 3 (the heater or the like starts combustion).

Further, FIG. 3 shows the case where the room temperature is currently 18 ° C. and the temperature and time setting means 2 sets the set temperature to 22 ° C.

Next, when the off-timer operation is to be performed, the operation means 4 determines that the operation is the off-timer operation by pressing the timer means 3 for another predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) in the stopped state of FIG. , The operating state is changed as shown in FIG. 3 (the heater or the like starts combustion), and the operation is performed for a preset time (for example, 1 hour), and when the preset time is reached,
It becomes a stop state like (the heating machine stops the combustion).

On the other hand, in FIGS. 4 to 7 showing another embodiment, reference numeral 5 is a display means for displaying the current room temperature or the set room temperature during operation, and the time when the on timer operation is started and when the off timer operation is stopped. is there.

Reference numeral 6 is a temperature and time setting means for setting the temperature set during operation, and further the time for starting the on-timer operation and the time for stopping the off-timer operation with the up switch or the down switch and displaying it on the display means 5. The calculation means 4 is the same as that shown in FIGS.

Next, the operation of another embodiment of the above construction will be described.

When the on-timer operation is performed, the timer means 3 is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 3 to 6 seconds) in the stopped state shown in FIG. 4 in which the current time is set by the current time setting means (not shown). ) When it is pressed, the calculating means 4 discriminates the on-timer operation and changes the state to the on-timer operation setting shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 shows a case where the on-timer operation start time is set to 6:30 by the temperature and time setting means 6. Then, when the current time reaches the set on-timer operation start time, the calculation means 4 changes the operation state to that shown in FIG. 6 (the heater or the like starts combustion).

Further, FIG. 6 shows a case where the room temperature is currently 18 ° C. and the temperature / time setting means 6 sets the set temperature to 22 ° C.

Next, when the off timer operation is performed, the timer means 3 is operated for another predetermined time (for example, 1 to 1) in the stopped state of FIG. 4 in which the current time is set by the current time setting means.
By pressing for 2 seconds), the calculating means 4 discriminates the off-timer operation and changes to the off-timer operation state as shown in FIG. FIG. 7 shows a case where the temperature and time setting means 6 sets the off timer operation stop time to 23:00. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation state is entered (the heater or the like starts combustion). Then, when the current time reaches the set off timer operation stop time, the calculation means 4 changes the stop state as shown in FIG. 4 (the heating machine or the like stops combustion).

[0028]

As described above, according to the present invention, display means for displaying the present room temperature, the set room temperature, the time of the ON timer operation, the ON timer operation start time, the OFF timer operation stop time, etc.
Select the temperature and time setting means to set the set temperature and on-timer operation time, or the temperature and time setting means to set the set temperature and on-timer operation start time and off-timer operation stop time, and on-timer operation or off-timer operation Timer means and a computing means for determining whether the timer operation is on or off, and the computing means is operated by the on timer or another predetermined time if there is a predetermined time to operate one timer means. If it is determined that the off-timer operation has been selected, it is possible to select the on-timer operation or the off-timer operation by using both the on-timer means and the off-timer means with one timer means.

Therefore, it is possible to provide an inexpensive timer operation control device which is simple in operation and has a small number of parts.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a display unit and an operation unit showing a stopped state of a timer operation control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which the ON timer is also set.

FIG. 3 is a diagram similarly showing a driving state.

FIG. 4 is an external view of a display unit and an operation unit showing a stopped state of a timer operation control device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state where the ON timer is set similarly.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a driving state in the same manner.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the off timer is also set.

FIG. 8 is an external view of a display unit and an operation unit of a timer operation control device showing a conventional example.

FIG. 9 is an external view of a display unit and an operation unit of a timer operation control device showing another conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 display means 2 temperature and time setting means 3 timer means 4 computing means 5 display means 6 temperature and time setting means

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. In a timer operation control device for an apparatus capable of turning on and off timer operation, a display means (1) for displaying a current room temperature, a set room temperature, an on timer operation time, etc., and a set temperature and Temperature and time setting means (2) for setting the time of the on-timer operation, timer means (3) for selecting the on-timer operation or the off-timer operation, and computing means for discriminating the on-timer operation or the off-timer operation ( 4), and the arithmetic means (4) determines that the on-timer operation has been selected if the timer means (3) has been operated for a certain predetermined time or the off-timer operation has been selected for another predetermined time. A timer operation control device characterized in that 2. A timer operation control device for an apparatus capable of performing on-timer operation and off-timer operation, a display means (5) for displaying the present room temperature, the set room temperature, the on-timer operation start time, the off-timer operation stop time, and the like. ), A temperature and time setting means (6) for setting a set temperature and an ON timer operation start time or an OFF timer operation stop time, and a timer means (3) for selecting ON timer operation or OFF timer operation,
An on-timer operation or another predetermined time is provided if the operation means (4) determines the on-timer operation or the off-timer operation, and the operation means (4) has a predetermined time for operating the timer means (3). The timer operation control device is characterized in that if it is time, it is determined that the off timer operation is selected.