Detachable and adjustable remote controller

Abstract

A remote control for controlling an electronic device is provided, wherein the remote control includes a remote control housing and a mount. Strips are also provided for securing the remote control against an object. The remote control housing is detachably coupled to the mount in such a manner that the remote control housing is allowed to rotate or reposition within the mount such that the remote control housing can remain in an upright position regardless of how the remote control is positioned on the object.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 63 / 526,933, filed on July 14, 2023, entitled “Removable Adjustable RemoteControl,” and U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 63 / 526,409, filed on July 12, 2023, entitled “PivotingFan,” the entire contents of both applications being incorporated into this application. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a remote controller, and in particular to a remote controller that can be fixed to objects of various shapes, easily disassembled, and easily reconfigured in various orientations. Background Art

[0004] When exercising, the body tends to heat up more and more during the duration of the exercise. Individuals who exercise indoors often require fans to help cool the body during exercise. However, once exercise begins, especially when exercising on equipment such as treadmills, bicycles, elliptical machines, etc., it is difficult to adjust the direction or speed of the fan toward the exercise equipment. Remote controls used in conjunction with fans are becoming increasingly popular. However, remote controls are easily lost and are often difficult to engage and control, especially when exercising.

[0005] There is a need for a remote control that is easy to use while on sporting equipment to control electronic devices, such as fans, or even radios and televisions. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention relates to a remote control for controlling an electronic device, the remote control comprising a remote control housing, the remote control housing being removably coupled to a support having a strip, wherein the strip removably secures the support and the remote control housing to an object. The remote control housing is removably coupled to the support in a manner that allows the remote control housing to be rotated or repositioned within the support so that the remote control housing can remain in an upright position regardless of how the remote control is positioned on the object. In one example, the remote control further has a magnet for removably attaching the remote control housing to the support, or alternatively, the support comprises a ferromagnetic material and the remote control housing comprises a magnet for removably securing the remote control housing to the support.

[0007] In one example, the remote controller of the present invention includes a remote control housing and a support. The remote control housing has a first magnet positioned within the remote control housing and also includes a button for controlling a specific operation of the electronic device. In this example, the remote controller may be circular in shape. The support has a second magnet for attracting the first magnet of the remote control housing or includes a ferromagnetic material. The support also includes a recessed portion, which is the same circular shape as the remote control housing, for receiving the remote control housing and removably fixing the remote control housing in the recessed portion of the support, so that the remote control housing can be rotated or repositioned in the support to change the orientation of the button relative to the housing.

[0008] In another example, the remote control of the present invention includes a remote housing and a support, wherein the remote housing has a button for controlling the fan speed, and the support has a recess for receiving the remote housing and removably fixing the remote housing in the recess of the support, so that the remote housing can be rotated or repositioned in the support to change the orientation of the button relative to the housing. The remote control also includes a strap fixed to the support for attaching the remote housing to a rod on the fitness equipment.

[0009] In all examples, the remote control may include a strap for securing the remote control to an object, a magnet or a combination of magnets and ferromagnetic material may be used to removably secure the remote control housing to the support, or a friction fit may be used to removably secure the remote control housing to the support. The remote control housing and the support may each include at least one recess or at least one protrusion for aligning the remote control housing at a predetermined position within a recess of the support by aligning the recess with the protrusion. Alternatively, the remote control housing and the support may each include at least two recesses or at least two protrusions for aligning the remote control housing at a predetermined position within a recess of the support by aligning the recess with the protrusion.

[0010] In another example, the mount of the remote control further comprises at least one protrusion for aligning with at least one recess in the remote housing. In another example, the mount of the housing comprises at least one pair of oppositely aligned protrusions, and the remote housing comprises at least two recesses aligned perpendicularly to each other for allowing the remote housing to be positioned in the mount at 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees. In yet another example, the remote housing is freely rotatable in the mount of the housing and is held against the mount only by magnetic attraction between the remote housing and the mount.

[0011] Other devices, apparatuses, systems, methods, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the following figures and detailed description. All these additional systems, methods, features and advantages are intended to be included in this description, belong to the scope of the present invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The present invention may be better understood with reference to the following drawings, in which the components are not necessarily drawn to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of the top of an example of an embodiment of the remote control of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A front perspective view of the top of the remote control, showing the remote control housing removed from the support.

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A front view of the remote control is shown, showing the remote control housing in a first position.

[0016] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A front view of the remote control is shown, showing the remote control housing in the second position.

[0017] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A front perspective view of the top of the remote control showing the remote control housing in a first position.

[0018] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Side view of the right side of the remote control.

[0019] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A bottom view of the remote control housing of the remote control.

[0020] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the remote control.

[0021] Fig. 9 yes Figure 1 A top view of the strip of remote control.

[0022] Fig.10 yes Fig.10 Side view of the right side of the remote control.

[0023] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Side view of the left side of the remote control.

[0024] Fig.12 Yes Figure 1 A diagram of a remote control in FIG. 1 being tied to a bar of fitness equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention relates to a remote controller 100, also known as a remote controller. Although the remote controller 100 is designed to control any type of electronic device, for the purpose of illustration, the remote controller of the present invention is designed to be used with a fan (not shown). As shown below, the remote controller 100 includes a remote control housing 102, which is connected to the fan via magnets 800, 802 ( Figure 8 ) is attached to the support 104. The remote control 100 communicates with the fan (not shown) using radio frequency (RF), Bluetooth and / or WiFi. The remote control 100 includes one or more straps 106 attached to the support 104. The straps 106 are flexible and can be adjusted as shown in FIG. Fig.12 As shown, the remote control housing 102 can be attached to objects of various shapes and orientations, including bars of fitness equipment (such as elliptical machines, stair climbing machines, or treadmills). Given this design, the remote control 100 can be attached to bars oriented in any direction while still allowing the remote housing to remain properly aligned and in an upright position for easy access by the user. Optionally, the remote housing 102 can also be directly attached to ferromagnetic components of fitness equipment or other objects (e.g., metal water bottles or metal water bottle holders) without the need for strap 106.

[0026] As further shown in the figure, the remote control housing 102 that is magnetically attracted to the support 104 can be oriented in different directions in the support 104. In the illustrated design, the remote control housing 102 can be firmly oriented at 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees or 270 degrees in the support 104. The remote control 100 can then control a fan on the floor, on a shelf or mounted on the ceiling, which blows air to the person who is exercising. In one example, the remote control 100 is designed to cooperate with a vertically oriented blowing fan designed for fitness. For example, the fan can pivot up and down to aim it at the person to cover his body when the person is exercising. In another example, the fan can swing or include other functions that can be controlled by the remote control.

[0027] In the present disclosure, all "aspects," "examples," "embodiments," and "implementations" described are considered non-limiting and non-exclusive. Therefore, the fact that a specific "aspect," "example," "embodiment," or "implementation" is explicitly described herein does not exclude other "aspects," "examples," "embodiments," and "implementations" from the scope of the present disclosure, even if other "aspects," "examples," "embodiments," and "implementations" are not explicitly described. In the present disclosure, the terms "aspects," "examples," "embodiments," and "implementations" are used interchangeably, i.e., are considered to have interchangeable meanings.

[0028] In this application, the terms "substantially", "approximately" or "about" when modifying a specific numerical value are understood to cover a numerical range of + / -10% of the numerical value. In addition, terms such as "communicate", "communicate with..." or "interact" or "interact with..." (for example, a first component "communicates" with a second component or is in communication with a second component) are used herein to indicate a structural, functional, mechanical, electrical, signal, optical, magnetic, electromagnetic, ionic or fluid relationship between two or more components or elements. Thus, the fact that a component communicates or interacts with a second component does not exclude the possibility that additional components may exist between the first and second components and / or are operatively associated or engaged with the first and second components.

[0029] For reference and description purposes, Figure 3 As shown, the remote control is considered to have a horizontal device axis (x-axis) and a vertical device axis (y-axis) as well as a z-axis, and the components of the remote control are positioned relative to each other along the z-axis. Unless otherwise specified or the context requires otherwise, the terms "axial" and "axially" are assumed to refer to the respective axis or any direction or axis parallel to the device axis. For convenience, movement relative to the device axis may also alternatively cover movement relative to the device axis. Figure 3 Unless the context indicates otherwise, linear translation "along device axis z" is not limited to translation directly on the device axis (coincident with the device axis), but also encompasses translation parallel to the device axis z, depending on the context. Similarly, rotation "about device axis y" also encompasses rotation about an axis parallel to the device axis y, depending on the context.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the remote controller or remote controller 100 of the present invention includes a remote control housing 102, which is connected to the housing via magnets 800, 802 ( Figure 8 ) is detachably attached to the support 104. The remote control 100 also includes electronic circuitry, including a transmitter and / or a transceiver, for communicating with the electronic device controlled by the remote control. As previously described, the remote control 100 can communicate with the electronic device (such as a fan, a radio, a television, etc.) using RF, Bluetooth, WiFi, and / or other communication protocols. Figure 8 Further explanation: In this example, the remote controller 100 includes a PCB with RF or Bluetooth communication function. The remote controller 100 also includes a battery for powering the remote controller 100, and the battery is reusable or rechargeable.

[0031] Figure 11 is a front perspective view of the top of one example of an embodiment of a remote control 100 of the present invention. As shown, the remote control 100 includes a remote housing 102 and a support 104 having a strap 106 attached to the support. The remote control 100 includes at least three buttons for controlling the operation of an electronic device, such as a fan. In the illustrated example, the remote control 100 includes an on / off button 108, an increase button 110, and a decrease button 112, all of which are located on the front face of the remote control 100. The strap 106 includes a first end 122 and a second end 124, which can be attached to each other using a buckle 120. Figure 1 Also shown in FIG. 1 is a tab 114 for separating the battery from the electrical contacts until prior to use, but the tab is not present during operation of the remote control 100 .

[0032] In this example, the remote control 100 is designed to communicate with a fan. Thus, the on / off button 108 turns the fan on and off, and the increase button 110 and the decrease button 112 control the speed of the fan. Optionally, although not shown, the remote control may include buttons to allow the fan to swing, adjust the angle of the fan, or control other functions of the fan, such as stopping and starting the swing. If used to control other electrical devices, the remote control 100 may include buttons for controlling any function of the electronic device (e.g., on / off, volume, or channel control). In addition to buttons 110, 112 or in place of buttons 110, 112, other tactile or tactile controls, such as rollers, switches, or known control mechanisms, may also be used on the remote control 100 to control various functions of the electronic device communicating therewith.

[0033] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 100, showing the remote housing 102 removed from the support 104. As will be further described and illustrated below, the remote housing 102 is connected to the remote control 100 via magnets 800, 802 ( Figure 8 ) is removably fixed against the support 104. The shape of the remote control housing 102 is such as to allow the remote control housing 102 to rotate within the support 104 when mounted on the support 104.

[0034] In this example, both the remote housing 102 and the support 104 are circular in shape. The support 104 has a larger diameter than the remote housing 102 and includes a recess for receiving the remote housing 102. The support 104 may also include at least one raised wall 204, or two raised walls 204, 206 as shown, or even four raised walls. Each raised wall 204, 206 may include a protrusion 200 located on the interior of the raised wall 204, 206 for aligning with a recessed portion (or multiple recessed portions) 202 on the side of the remote housing 102. The remote housing may have at least one, two, or even four (such as Figure 7By using at least two opposing recesses 202 positioned perpendicular to each other on the side of the remote housing 102, and two opposing raised side walls 204, 206 with protrusions 200, the remote housing 102 can be oriented in the mount at 0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees.

[0035] Alternatively, the remote housing 102 can be freely oriented in the support without any recesses 202; however, the recesses 202 help to hold the remote housing 102 against the support 104 and prevent unwanted movement between the remote housing 102 and the support 104. Additionally, and without departing from the scope of the present invention, the support 104 can include (one or more) recesses 202, and the remote housing 102 can include (one or more) protrusions 200. Finally, the remote housing 102 and the support 104 can also be made of other shapes without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the remote housing 102 and the support 104 can be square, which still allows the remote housing 102 to be oriented at 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees in the support 104 by rotating the remote housing 102 clockwise or counterclockwise in the support 104.

[0036] Figure 3 and Figure 4 The remote control housing 102 is shown rotated within the mount 104 . Figure 3 is a front view of the remote control 100, showing the remote housing 104 oriented in a first position, and Figure 4 1 is a front view of the remote control 100, showing the remote housing 104 oriented in the second position. Here, the first position is oriented at 0 degrees, and the second position is oriented 90 degrees counterclockwise from the first position. Although not shown, in this example, the remote housing 104 can also be oriented at 180 degrees in the third position and 270 degrees in the fourth position. This movement between the remote housing 102 and the support 104 can be achieved by rotating the remote housing 102 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. If the remote housing 104 is freely rotatable in the support 104, then when a circular design is used, the remote housing 104 can be positioned at any angle from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other shapes of the remote housing 102 and the support 104, whether or not considering the location and number of the recessed portion 200 and the protrusion 202, will result in different rotation angles of the remote housing 102 in the support 104.

[0037] Now turn to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 is a front perspective view of the top of the remote control 100, and Figure 6 Yes Display Figure 1 100 is a side view of the right side of the remote control 100. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The remote control housing 102 is clearly shown positioned within the front recess of the support 104 . Figure 5 Also shown is an opening on the side of the support 104 for receiving the strap 106. Also shown is the raised wall 206 of the support 104, and the recessed portion 202 on the side of the remote housing for aligning with the protrusion(s) 200 on the inside of the raised wall 206 of the support 104.

[0038] Figure 7 1 is a bottom view of the remote housing 102 of the remote control 100. In this example, the recesses 202 are shown positioned at 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees around the perimeter of the remote housing 102. If the raised walls 204, 206 include only one protrusion between them, all four recesses 202 are required to achieve 360 ​​degree rotation of the remote housing 102 in 90 degree increments. However, if both raised walls 204, 206 each include a protrusion, only the 0° and 90° vertically positioned recesses are required to achieve 0, 90, 180, and 270 degree rotation of the remote housing 102 in the support 106.

[0039] Again, free rotation of the remote housing 102 within the cradle 106 may be achieved solely by magnetic attraction, which would allow the remote housing 102 to rotate from 0° to 360° within the cradle 104. However, using an alignment mechanism such as the recesses and protrusions taught by the present invention may provide a more secure fit between the remote housing 102 and the cradle 104 and further prevent any undesired movement between the remote housing 102 and the cradle 104. Finally, while recesses on the remote housing 102 and protrusions on the cradle 104 are taught, those skilled in the art will recognize that the cradle 104 may include recesses and the remote housing 102 may include protrusions without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 is an exploded view of the remote controller 100. Figure 8 As shown in , both the remote control housing 102 and the support 104 are composed of multiple parts. The remote control housing 102 includes a top cover 804, which has openings for receiving buttons 108, 110 and 112 positioned on a button board 806. A printed circuit board ("PCB") 808 is also contained within the remote control housing 102 and communicates with the buttons 108, 110 and 112 and the battery 810 for operation of the remote control 100. The PCB 808 also includes communication hardware and / or software to provide RF, Bluetooth and / or WiFi communication functions, which will allow the remote control 100 to communicate with and control the operation of the electronic device that the remote control 100 is paired with or designed to operate.

[0041] A lower sleeve 812 is also provided for housing the battery 810, PCB and button board 806 within the remote control housing 102 between the top cover 804 and the lower sleeve 812. The lower sleeve 812 can be attached to the top cover 804 via a friction fit assembly, a bayonet fitting, or other known mechanism for removably securing two components. Additionally, a base 814 is also provided for housing the magnet 800. The base 814 is designed to be secured to the bottom of the lower sleeve 812, in this example, the base is secured to the lower sleeve 812 by a washer 818 and a screw 816.

[0042] In this example, the recess(es) 202 for mating with the protrusion(s) 200 on the mount 104 are shown spanning the sides of both the top cover 804 and the lower sleeve 812. When assembled, the lower portion 826 of the recess 202 on the side of the lower sleeve 812 is aligned with the top portion 824 of the recess 202 on the side of the top cover 804.

[0043] The support 104 consists of a receiving member 818 having at least one, but possibly more (such as two, three or four) raised walls 204, 206 with at least one protrusion 202 positioned on at least one of the raised walls 204, 206. Alternatively, a recess on the inner side of the raised wall(s) 204, 206 may also be used instead of the protrusion(s) 202.

[0044] The support 104 also includes a lower plate 820 for securing to the receiving member 818 via screws 822 or other known attachment mechanisms. The magnet 802 is positioned between the receiving member 818 and the lower plate 820. In addition, when the receiving member 818 and the lower plate 820 are combined, the strap 106 can also be placed under the magnet through the support 104 through the strap opening formed on the side of the support 104. Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 Such a strip opening is shown.

[0045] The magnets 800, 802 removably fix the remote control housing 102 to the support 104. The magnets 800, 802 can be two magnets of opposite magnetic poles or a magnet and a ferromagnetic material, such as a steel plate, respectively positioned in the support and / or the housing. Optionally, in another example, the remote control housing 104 can be removably fixed to the support 104 via a friction fit, a bayonet fit, or the like, which also allows the remote control housing 104 to be rotated or repositioned in the support 104.

[0046] Although the present invention includes the battery 810 within the remote control housing 102, those skilled in the art will recognize that the battery can be positioned within the support 104, and if the battery 810 is positioned in the support 104, electrical contacts such as plates, rings, pogo pins, etc. can be used to power the remote control housing 102 positioned in the support 104.

[0047] Also shown is a strap 106 having a first end, a second end, and a buckle 120. The first end 122 can be passed through a first opening in the buckle 120, folded over on itself, and sewn together to secure the first end 122 of the strap 106 to one side of the buckle. A second strap 124 can also be passed through a second opening in the buckle 120 and secured to itself, such as in combination with Fig. 9 Further description, Fig. 9 is a top view of strip 106 .

[0048] The strip 106 is a flexible strip that can be Figures 1 to 6 and Figures 7 to 12 . The strap 106 can be attached to the support 104 as described above or by other known mechanisms, including but not limited to a channel or opening for receiving one or more ends of the strap (e.g., using two straps and securing one end of each strap to a side of the support 104, similar to a watch strap). Because the strap 106 is flexible, the strap 106 can be attached to objects of various shapes, sizes, and orientations, including bars of fitness equipment such as elliptical machines, stair climbing machines, treadmills, bicycles, etc. The strap 106 can be secured by known securing mechanisms, including Velcro. Buckles, magnets, etc., fastened to themselves at different locations to accommodate different sized rods and objects.

[0049] In this example, the first end 122 of the strap 106 can be secured to the first opening of the buckle 120, and the second end 124 of the strap 106 can then be passed through the second opening in the buckle 120. The second end 124 of the strap 106 can then be folded back and secured to itself at a different location. To achieve this, the strap 106 includes like Fig. 9 As shown, the majority of the strap 106 (at least on one side of the strap 106) is made of fabric pile 904, and the portion of the strap 106 near the second end 124 includes a hook 902, so that the second end 124 of the strap 106 with the hook 902 can be removably fixed to the fabric pile 904 along the remaining portion of the strap 106. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other methods can be used to removably fix the two ends 122 and 124 of the strap 106 without departing from the scope of the present invention. Optionally, the buckle 120 can also be omitted, for example, using The first end 122 of the strap 106 is fastened directly to the second end 124 of the strap 106 .

[0050] about Fig.10 and Fig.11 , Fig.10 yes Fig.10 A side view of the right side of the remote control 100, and Fig.11 yes Fig.10 A side view of the left side of the remote control 100. Fig.10 and Fig.11 It is best illustrated that the remote control housing 104 includes a recess 202 on both sides; however, as described above, when two opposing raised walls 206 are included in the support 104, and each opposing raised wall 206 includes a protrusion 200, only two vertically perpendicularly positioned recesses 202 (positioned at 0° and 90° relative to each other) are required on the side of the remote control housing 104 to allow the remote control housing 104 to move 360° at 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees or 270 degrees relative to the support 104.

[0051] Fig.12 1 is an example diagram of a remote controller 100 being tied to a rod of a fitness equipment 1200. In operation, if a user wishes to tie the remote controller 100 to a rod of a fitness equipment 1200, Fig.12 oriented vertically on the bar as shown, the user simply removes the remote housing 102 from the support 104 and repositions it in the support 104 by rotating the remote housing 102 counterclockwise 90 degrees to maintain the orientation of the buttons 108, 110 and 112 on the remote control 100, regardless of which bar on the fitness equipment the remote control 100 is secured to.

[0052] Furthermore, if the remote housing 102 includes magnets 800 rather than ferromagnetic metal, the remote housing 104 can be attached directly to a ferromagnetic component or other component of the fitness equipment (perhaps even a metal water bottle in a holder) without the need for strap 106. This allows the remote housing 104 to be attached directly to the fitness equipment in any orientation.

[0053] Although the present invention describes a remote control for controlling a fan, those skilled in the art will recognize that the remote control can be designed for use with other electronic devices. Other devices, apparatus, systems, methods, features, and advantages of the present invention will be or become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following drawings and detailed description. All such additional systems, methods, features, and advantages are intended to be included in this specification and are within the scope of the present invention.

[0054] Other functions may also be selectively implemented in the remote controller described herein without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the remote controller may include WiFi access, Bluetooth, RF, and other hardware and software to facilitate communication between the fan or other electronic device and an internal or external network. Bluetooth, WiFi, radio, and / or other wired or wireless communication may be established between the portable electronic device and the remote controller to increase functionality by communicating signals between the remote controller and the portable electronic device(s). For example, a speaker or other accessory may also be accessed through communication between the remote controller, the fan, or the other electronic device(s).

[0055] It will be understood that the components of the system taught herein can further communicate with each other by signals. The term "signal communication" used herein refers to that two or more systems, devices, components, modules or submodules can communicate with each other via the signal transmitted on some types of signal paths. The signal can be a communication signal, a power signal, a data signal or an energy signal, which can pass information, power or energy from a first system, device, component, module or submodule to a second system, device, component, module or submodule along the signal path between the first and second systems, devices, components, modules or submodules. The signal path can include physical, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, electrochemical, optical, wired or wireless connections. The signal path can also include additional systems, devices, components, modules or submodules between the first and second systems, devices, components, modules or submodules.

[0056] The above description of the embodiments is for the purpose of illustration and description. It is not exhaustive and does not limit the claimed invention to the precise form disclosed. Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above description or may be acquired from practicing the invention. The claims and their equivalents define the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A remote controller for controlling an electronic device, the remote controller comprising: a remote control housing having a first magnet positioned within the remote control housing, the remote control housing further comprising a button for controlling a specific operation of the electronic device, the remote control being circular in shape; and A support having a second magnet or ferromagnetic material for attracting the first magnet of the remote control housing, the support also including a recess having the same circular shape as the remote control housing for receiving the remote control housing and removably fixing the remote control housing in the recess of the support so that the remote control housing can be rotated or repositioned in the support to change the orientation of the button relative to the housing.

2. The remote control of claim 1, further comprising a strap secured to the mount for securing the remote control against an object.

3. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote control housing and the support each include at least one recess or at least one protrusion for aligning the remote control housing in the recess of the support at a predetermined position by aligning the recess with the protrusion.

4. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote control housing and the support each include at least two recessed portions or at least two protrusions for aligning the remote control housing in the recessed portion of the support at a predetermined position by aligning the recessed portions with the protrusions.

5. A remote controller for controlling an electronic device, the remote controller comprising: a remote control housing having buttons for controlling fan speed; as well as a support having a recess for receiving a remote control housing and removably securing the remote control housing within the recess of the support so that the remote control housing can be rotated or repositioned within the support to change the orientation of the buttons relative to the housing; as well as A strap is secured to the mount for attaching the remote housing to a bar on an exercise machine. 6 . The remote controller according to claim 5 , wherein the remote control housing is detachably fixed to the support using a plurality of magnets or a magnet and a ferromagnetic material.

7. The remote control of claim 5, wherein the remote housing is removably secured to the mount using a friction fit.

8. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote control housing and the support each include at least one recess or at least one protrusion for aligning the remote control housing in the recess of the support at a predetermined position by aligning the recess with the protrusion.

9. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote control housing and the support each include at least two recessed portions or at least two protrusions for aligning the remote control housing in the recessed portion of the support at a predetermined position by aligning the recessed portions with the protrusions.

10. A remote control for controlling an electronic device, the remote control comprising a remote control housing detachably coupled to a support, the support having a strap attached thereto for securing the remote control to an object.

11. The remote control of claim 10, wherein the mount and the strap each include magnets for removably attaching the remote housing to the mount.

12. The remote control of claim 10, wherein the support comprises a ferromagnetic material, and the remote housing comprises magnets for removably securing the remote housing to the support.

13. The remote control of claim 10, wherein the mount includes at least one protrusion for aligning with at least one recess in the remote housing.

14. The remote control of claim 10, wherein the mount includes at least two protrusions aligned in opposing relation to each other for alignment with at least one recess in the remote housing.

15. The remote control of claim 14, wherein the remote control housing includes at least one pair of recesses aligned vertically with each other to allow the remote control housing to be positioned in the support at 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees by rotating the remote control housing within the base so that the recesses are aligned with at least one protrusion of the support.

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