Controller

Abstract

The utility model provides a controller. The controller comprises a body and a shielding cover, the shielding cover is movably connected with the body; an operation area is arranged on the body; and the shielding cover is configured to perform relative position adjustment with the body to shield or expose a partial area in the operation area on the body. According to the controller, the shielding cover capable of partially shielding and exposing the operation area is arranged on the controller, so that a user can shield partial area in the operation area according to requirements, the probability that the user touches the controller by mistake in the process of operating the controller is further reduced, the selection time when the user faces a plurality of keys is also reduced, and the user experience is improved. And finally, the use convenience of the controller is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical appliances, and more particularly, to a controller. Background Art

[0002] A controller is generally used for users to operate to control a target device. For example, a remote control. There is usually an operation area on the controller, and physical buttons or virtual buttons can be set in the operation area.

[0003] Generally, the usage frequencies of the various operation buttons on the controller are not exactly the same. This usually depends on the user's personal preferences and actual application requirements, etc. However, currently, the entire operation area on the controller is usually in a state of being completely displayed to the user. Such a controller has a high probability of being accidentally touched by the user, thereby resulting in accidental operations.

[0004] That is to say, the current controller is not convenient enough for users, especially the controller used to control a nursing bed, and its usability is directly related to the nursing effect of the nursing object. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to provide a controller, which is provided with an occlusion cover on the controller that can partially cover and expose the operation area. The user can occlude some areas in the operation area according to their own needs, thereby reducing the probability of accidental touch during the user's operation of the controller, and ultimately improving the usability of the controller.

[0006] The present application provides a controller, including a main body and an occlusion cover; the occlusion cover is movably connected to the main body; an operation area is provided on the main body; the occlusion cover is configured to adjust the relative position with the main body to cover or expose some areas in the operation area on the main body.

[0007] For the above-mentioned controller, by providing an occlusion cover on the controller that can partially cover and expose the operation area, the user can occlude some areas in the operation area according to their needs, thereby reducing the probability of accidental touch during the user's operation of the controller, and also reducing the decision-making time for the user when facing multiple buttons, and ultimately improving the usability of the controller.

[0008] Optionally, the first edge of the occlusion cover is rotatably connected to the first edge of the partial area; wherein, the rotation axes are respectively parallel to the plane where the operation area is located and the plane where the occlusion cover is located.

[0009] The above-mentioned controller realizes the movable connection between the shielding cover and the main body through a flip connection therebetween. When the shielding cover flips away from the main body, it can almost completely expose the operation area on the main body, so that the user can view and operate all the operation buttons in the operation area. Furthermore, the usability of the controller is further improved.

[0010] Optionally, a protrusion is provided on the second edge of the shielding cover; wherein, the second edge of the shielding cover is arranged opposite to the first edge of the shielding cover; a snap hole matching the protrusion is provided on the second edge of the partial area; wherein, the second edge of the partial area is arranged opposite to the first edge of the partial area; the protrusion is configured to be snapped into the snap hole to limit the flipping of the shielding cover when the shielding cover flips to a state of covering the partial area.

[0011] The above-mentioned controller, by respectively providing a protrusion and a snap hole on the shielding cover and the main body, provides partial damping for the shielding cover to flip away from the state of being attached to the main body through the snap connection between the protrusion and the snap hole when the shielding cover flips and fits with the main body, and further improves the stability of the shielding cover in the state of flipping and fitting with the main body. Finally, the usability of the controller is further improved.

[0012] Optionally, a high-frequency operation key and a low-frequency operation key are provided on the main body; the low-frequency operation key is arranged in the partial area; the high-frequency operation key is arranged in the area outside the partial area in the operation area.

[0013] The above-mentioned controller, by respectively arranging the high-frequency operation buttons and the low-frequency operation buttons in the area within the partial area that can be shielded by the shielding cover and the area outside the partial area, prevents the user from accidentally touching the low-frequency operation buttons to a certain extent and facilitates the user to operate the high-frequency operation buttons at any time, thereby further improving the usability of the controller.

[0014] Optionally, the operation area is arranged on the front of the main body; the controller further includes an attachment member; the attachment member is connected to the back of the main body and is configured to attach the main body to an external device; wherein, the back is arranged opposite to the front.

[0015] The above-mentioned controller can be attached to an external device such as the head of a nursing bed, a bed guardrail or a wall through the attachment member during the period when the user has no need to use the controller, realizing better storage of the controller and facilitating the user to find it when the user needs to use the controller. Thus, the usability of the controller is further improved.

[0016] Optionally, the attachment member includes a hook member; the hook member includes a bent portion and a first hook arm and a second hook arm respectively connected to the bent portion; the first hook arm is attached to the back surface, and the second hook arm, the bent portion and the back surface form a hanging portion for hanging the body.

[0017] By using a hook member as the attachment member, compared with other attachment members such as vacuum suction cups, the time taken for the user to hang the controller on an external device using the hook member is shorter. That is to say, the usability of the controller is further improved.

[0018] Optionally, the external device includes a nursing bed.

[0019] By controlling the nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing the user by using the controllers provided in each of the previous and subsequent parts of the present application, it is convenient for the user to control the nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing, thereby improving the effect of nursing the user.

[0020] Optionally, the controller further includes an electrical connection line; one end of the electrical connection line is electrically connected to the body to receive the control signal emitted by the body; the other end of the electrical connection line is used to be connected to a device to be controlled to transmit the control signal to the device to be controlled.

[0021] By connecting the controller and the device to be controlled in a wired electrical connection manner, compared with the wireless communication connection manner, the loss of the controller is better prevented.

[0022] Optionally, the electrical connection line includes a retractable cable.

[0023] By using a retractable cable as the electrical connection line connecting the controller and the device to be controlled, the length of the electrical connection line can be adjusted according to the usage requirements, thereby further improving the usability of the controller.

[0024] Optionally, the retractable cable includes connection ends at both ends and a spiral portion in the middle; one of the connection ends is electrically connected to the body, and the other connection end is used to be electrically connected to the device to be controlled; the spiral portion is configured to extend under the action of an external force and curl up without the action of an external force.

[0025] By using a spiral electrical connection line as the retractable cable, the structure is simpler and it is convenient for storage. Furthermore, the production cost of the controller is reduced and the usability and storability of the controller are increased.

[0026] In summary, the controller provided by the present application improves the convenience of use of the controller by providing a shielding cover on the controller that can partially cover and expose the operation area. Specifically, the shielding cover and the main body are flip-connectable. A protruding portion and a fastening hole are respectively provided on the shielding cover and the main body. In the state where the shielding cover is flipped and attached to the main body, the fastening between the protruding portion and the fastening hole provides partial damping for the shielding cover to flip in the direction away from the attachment to the main body. Further improving the convenience of use of the controller by providing an attachment member on the back of the main body, etc. In particular, controlling the nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing the user with the controllers provided in each of the foregoing and subsequent parts of the present application facilitates the user to control the nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing, thereby improving the effect of nursing the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0028] Figure 1 The first three-dimensional view of the controller provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 The second three-dimensional view of the controller provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 is Figure 2 The partial enlarged view of area A in

[0031] Figure 4 is Figure 2 The partial enlarged view of area B in

[0032] Figure 5 The third three-dimensional view of the controller provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Reference numerals: 100, controller; 110, main body; 111, partial area; 112, fastening hole; 113, high-frequency operation key; 114, low-frequency operation key; 120, shielding cover; 121, protruding portion; 130, attachment member; 131, bending portion; 132, first hook arm; 133, second hook arm; 140, electrical connection line; 141, connection end; 142, spiral portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all of them. Components of the embodiments of this application usually described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0035] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in this application without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters indicate similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In addition, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1This is the first perspective view of the controller 100 provided by the embodiments of the present application. The controller 100 provided by the embodiments of the present application may include a main body 110 and an occlusion cover 120. The occlusion cover 120 may be movably connected to the main body 110. An operation area may be provided on the main body 110. The occlusion cover 120 may be configured to adjust the relative position with the main body 110 to cover or expose a partial area 111 in the operation area on the main body 110.

[0041] The movable connection between the occlusion cover 120 and the main body 110 may specifically be a flip connection between the occlusion cover 120 and the main body 110, or other connection methods such as a slidable connection (not shown) between the occlusion cover 120 and the main body 110. Taking the slidable connection as an example, the user can slide the occlusion cover 120 to occlude a partial operation area that the user wants to occlude. Among them, physical buttons or virtual buttons for the user to operate the target device may be provided in the operation area. The user can slide the occlusion cover 120 according to their own preferences, usage requirements, etc. to occlude some physical buttons or virtual buttons.

[0042] In the above implementation process, by providing the occlusion cover 120 on the controller 100 that can partially cover and expose the operation area, the user can occlude a partial area 111 in the operation area according to their needs, thereby reducing the probability of accidental touch during the user's operation of the controller 100, and ultimately improving the usability of the controller 100.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is the second perspective view of the controller 100 provided by the embodiments of the present application. In some alternative embodiments, the first edge of the occlusion cover 120 may be rotatably connected to the first area edge of the partial area 111. The rotation axis may be parallel to the plane where the operation area is located and the plane where the occlusion cover 120 is located, respectively.

[0044] That is to say, the occlusion cover 120 realizes the flip connection between the occlusion cover 120 and the main body 110 through the rotatable connection between its first occlusion edge and the first area edge on the main body 110.

[0045] In the above implementation process, by specifically implementing the flip connection between the occlusion cover 120 and the main body 110, the movable connection between the occlusion cover 120 and the main body 110 is realized. When the occlusion cover 120 flips away from the main body 110, it can almost completely expose the operation area on the main body 110 for the user to view and operate all the operation buttons in the operation area. Further, the usability of the controller 100 is further improved.

[0046] Please combine Figure 2 and refer to Figure 3And Figure 4 , Figure 3 is Figure 2 a partial enlarged view of area A in Figure 4 is Figure 2 a partial enlarged view of area B in . In some alternative embodiments, a protrusion 121 may be provided at the edge of the second shielding cover 120 of the shielding cover 120. Wherein, the edge of the second shielding cover 120 may be disposed opposite to the edge of the first shielding cover 120. A snap hole 112 matching the protrusion 121 may be provided at the edge of the second area of the partial area 111. Wherein, the edge of the second area may be disposed opposite to the edge of the first area. The protrusion 121 may be configured to snap into the snap hole 112 to limit the flipping of the shielding cover 120 when the shielding cover 120 is flipped to a state of covering the partial area 111.

[0047] The specific position where the snap hole 112 is provided may be the position on the edge of the first area of the body 110 corresponding to the position where the protrusion 121 is provided on the edge of the second shielding cover 120 when the shielding cover 120 is flipped to cover a partial area of the body 110.

[0048] When the shielding cover 120 is flipped and attached to the body 110, the protrusion 121 may snap into the snap hole 112, thereby providing some damping for the flipping of the shielding cover 120 away from the attachment to the body 110. Thus, the flipping of the shielding cover 120 away from the attachment to the body 110 can be limited to a certain extent.

[0049] In the above implementation process, by respectively providing the protrusion 121 and the snap hole 112 on the shielding cover 120 and the body 110, when the shielding cover 120 is flipped and attached to the body 110, the snap between the protrusion 121 and the snap hole 112 provides some damping for the flipping of the shielding cover 120 away from the attachment to the body 110, thereby improving the stability of the shielding cover 120 in the state of being flipped and attached to the body 110. Finally, the usability of the controller 100 is further improved.

[0050] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 , in some alternative embodiments, a high-frequency operation key 113 and a low-frequency operation key 114 may be provided on the body 110. The low-frequency operation key 114 may be provided within the partial area 111. The high-frequency operation key 113 may be provided in an area outside the partial area 111 in the operation area.

[0051] The high-frequency operation keys 113 can be operation buttons that are frequently used during user operation. For example, the lift buttons for controlling the lifting and lowering of the physiotherapy bed. The low-frequency operation keys 114 can be operation buttons that are less frequently used during user operation. For example, the emergency call buttons for calling nursing staff in case of emergency. Setting the low-frequency operation keys 114 in a partial area 111 that can be blocked by the blocking cover 120 can prevent the low-frequency operation buttons from being accidentally touched. The area outside the partial area 111 in the operation area of the high-frequency operation buttons can facilitate users to operate the high-frequency operation buttons at any time.

[0052] In the above implementation process, by setting the high-frequency operation buttons and the low-frequency operation buttons in the partial area 111 that can be blocked by the blocking cover 120 and the area outside the partial area 111 respectively, it can prevent users from accidentally touching the low-frequency operation buttons to a certain extent, and facilitate users to operate the high-frequency operation buttons at any time, thereby further improving the usability of the controller 100.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 is the third three-dimensional view of the controller 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application. In some alternative embodiments, the operation area can be set on the front of the main body 110. The controller 100 can further include an attachment member 130. The attachment member 130 can be connected to the back of the main body 110 and can be configured to attach the main body 110 to an external device. Wherein, the back can be disposed opposite to the front.

[0054] The external device can be the head of a nursing bed, a bed guardrail, or a wall in the environment where the controller 100 is located, etc. The attachment member 130 can be a vacuum suction cup or a hook member, etc.

[0055] In the above implementation process, during the period when the user has no need to use the controller 100, the controller 100 can be attached to an external device such as the head of a nursing bed, a bed guardrail, or a wall through the attachment member 130, realizing better storage of the controller 100 and facilitating the user to find it when the user needs to use the controller 100. Thereby further improving the usability of the controller 100.

[0056] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 , in some alternative embodiments, the attachment member 130 can include a hook member. The hook member can include a bent portion 131 and a first hook arm 132 and a second hook arm 133 respectively connected to the bent portion 131. The first hook arm 132 can be attached to the back, and the second hook arm 133, the bent portion 131, and the back can form a hanging portion for hanging the main body 110.

[0057] The first hook arm 132 and the second hook arm 133 are connected through a bending portion 131. Thus, an acute angle can be formed between the first hook arm 132 and the second hook arm 133, or the first hook arm 132 is parallel to the second hook arm 133.

[0058] In the above implementation process, by using a hook member as the attachment member 130, compared with other attachment members 130 such as vacuum suckers, the time taken for the user to hang the controller 100 on an external device using the hook member is shorter. That is to say, the usability of the controller 100 is further improved.

[0059] In some alternative embodiments, the external device may include a nursing bed.

[0060] That is to say, the controller 100 provided in each of the foregoing embodiments and subsequent embodiments of the present application controls the nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing the user.

[0061] In the above implementation process, by controlling the nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing the user with the controller 100 provided in each of the foregoing embodiments and subsequent embodiments of the present application, it is convenient for the user to control the nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing, thereby improving the effect of nursing the user.

[0062] Please continue Figure 2 , in some alternative embodiments, the controller 100 may further include an electrical connection line 140. One end of the electrical connection line 140 may be electrically connected to the main body 110 to receive the control signal emitted by the main body 110. The other end of the electrical connection line 140 may be used to connect to the device to be controlled to transmit the control signal to the device to be controlled.

[0063] That is to say, the transmission of the control signal between the controller 100 and the device to be controlled can be carried out in a wired manner. That is, there may be a wired electrical connection between the controller 100 and the device to be controlled.

[0064] In the above implementation process, by connecting the controller 100 and the device to be controlled in a wired electrical connection manner, compared with the wireless communication connection manner, the loss of the controller 100 is better prevented.

[0065] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 , in some alternative embodiments, the electrical connection line 140 may include a retractable cable.

[0066] The retractable cable may be that a wire winding mechanism is provided on the electrical connection line 140, or it may be a spiral electrical connection line 140.

[0067] In the above implementation process, by using a retractable cable as the electrical connection line 140 connecting the controller 100 and the device to be controlled, the length of the electrical connection line 140 can be adjusted according to the usage requirements, thereby further improving the convenience of use of the controller 100.

[0068] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 , in some alternative embodiments, the retractable cable may include connection ends 141 at both ends thereof and a spiral portion 142 in the middle. One of the connection ends 141 may be electrically connected to the main body 110, and the other connection end 141 may be used for electrically connecting to the device to be controlled. The spiral portion 142 may be configured to extend under the action of an external force and curl up without the action of an external force.

[0069] That is to say, the retractable cable may be a spiral electrical connection line 140. The spiral electrical connection line 140 is usually in a spiral state in its natural state and can be changed to an extended state under the action of an external force. In this way, the actual extended length of the electrical connection line 140 can be realized.

[0070] In the above implementation process, by using the spiral electrical connection line 140 as the retractable cable, the structure is simpler and it is convenient for storage. Furthermore, the production cost of the controller 100 is reduced, and the ease of use and storage of the controller 100 are also improved.

[0071] In summary, for the controller 100 provided by each embodiment of the present application, by providing a shielding cover 120 on the controller 100 that can partially cover and expose the operation area, the convenience of use of the controller 100 is improved. Specifically, the shielding cover 120 is connected to the main body 110 in a flip - up manner, and a protrusion 121 and a snap - fit hole 112 are respectively provided on the shielding cover 120 and the main body 110. In the state where the shielding cover 120 is flipped and attached to the main body 110, the snap - fit between the protrusion 121 and the snap - fit hole 112 provides partial damping for the shielding cover 120 to flip in the direction of detaching from the main body 110. By providing an attachment member 130 on the back of the main body 110 and so on, the convenience of use of the controller 100 is further improved. In particular, by using the controller 100 provided by each of the foregoing embodiments and subsequent embodiments of the present application to control a nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing a user, it is convenient for the user to control the nursing bed and other related devices used for nursing, thereby improving the effect of nursing the user.

[0072] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not used to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A controller, characterized in that, It includes a main body and an occlusion cover; The occlusion cover is movably connected to the main body; An operation area is provided on the main body; The occlusion cover is configured to adjust the relative position with the main body to cover or expose a partial area in the operation area on the main body.

2. The controller according to claim 1, characterized in that A first occlusion cover edge of the occlusion cover is rotatably connected to a first area edge of the partial area; wherein, the rotation axis is parallel to the plane where the operation area is located and the plane where the occlusion cover is located respectively.

3. The controller according to claim 2, wherein A raised portion is provided on a second occlusion cover edge of the occlusion cover; wherein, the second occlusion cover edge is oppositely arranged with the first occlusion cover edge; A fastening hole matching the raised portion is provided on a second area edge of the partial area; wherein, the second area edge is oppositely arranged with the first area edge; The raised portion is configured to be snapped into the fastening hole to limit the flipping of the occlusion cover when the occlusion cover is flipped to the state of covering the partial area.

4. The controller according to claim 1, characterized in that A high-frequency operation key and a low-frequency operation key are provided on the main body; The low-frequency operation key is arranged in the partial area; The high-frequency operation key is arranged in an area outside the partial area in the operation area.

5. The controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operation area is arranged on the front surface of the main body; The controller further includes an attachment member; The attachment member is connected to the back surface of the main body and is configured to attach the main body to an external device; wherein, the back surface is oppositely arranged with the front surface.

6. The controller according to claim 5, characterized in that The attachment member includes a hook member; The hook member includes a bent portion and a first hook arm and a second hook arm respectively connected to the bent portion; The first hook arm is attached to the back surface, and the second hook arm, the bent portion and the back surface form a hanging portion for hanging the main body.

7. The controller according to claim 5, characterized in that, Wherein, The external device includes a nursing bed.

8. The controller according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The controller further includes an electrical connection line; One end of the electrical connection line is electrically connected to the main body to receive a control signal emitted by the main body; The other end of the electrical connection line is used to be connected to a device to be controlled to transmit the control signal to the device to be controlled.

9. The controller according to claim 8, characterized in that, The electrical connection line includes a retractable cable.

10. The controller according to claim 9, characterized in that The retractable cable includes connection ends at both ends thereof and a spiral portion in the middle; One of the connection ends is electrically connected to the main body, and the other connection end is used to be electrically connected to the device to be controlled; The spiral portion is configured to extend under the action of an external force and curl up without the action of an external force.

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