Opening / closing device

Abstract

To provide an opening / closing device in which an operation terminal is improved in operability.SOLUTION: An opening / closing device 1 has an opening / closing body 3 that opens / closes in a plurality of operating modes by operation of an operation terminal 10, in which the operation terminal 10 has a display unit 11 capable of displaying the plurality of operating modes, and an operation mode setting unit 14A that selects and sets one operating mode from the plurality of operating modes displayed on the display unit 11, the display unit 11 being configured to visibly display one operating mode set by the operation mode setting unit 14A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an opening and closing device to be installed at an opening portion of a structure, and in particular to an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body that performs opening and closing operations in a plurality of operation modes by operation of an operation terminal. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art There is a conventional opening and closing device configured to close an opening of a structure including a house, a building, a factory, a warehouse, a garage, and the like, by using an opening and closing body such as a shutter (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-162864 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, the winding shaft of the opening and closing device is rotated by a motor, and the motor is controlled by a control panel and a control unit. The shutter curtain, which is the opening and closing body, is configured to be opened and closed by operating an operating unit, but this operating unit only has the basic function of opening or closing the shutter curtain by pressing an operating button, and there was room for improvement in the operability of the operating unit.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has an object to provide an opening and closing device having an opening and closing body that opens and closes in a plurality of operating modes by operation of an operating terminal, in which the operability of the operating terminal is improved. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In view of the above problems, one aspect of the present invention has the following configuration. An opening and closing device having an opening and closing body that opens and closes in a plurality of operating modes by operation of an operation terminal, wherein the operation terminal has a display unit capable of displaying the plurality of operating modes, and an operating mode setting unit that selects and sets one operating mode from the plurality of operating modes displayed on the display unit, and the display unit visibly displays the one operating mode set by the operating mode setting unit. Effect of the Invention

[0007] Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to improve the operability of the operation terminal in the opening and closing device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of an opening and closing device according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is a schematic front view showing an example of an operation terminal of the opening and closing device. FIG. [Diagram 3] 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating the manner in which the hand-holding sensor is operated by the operation terminal in the "hand-holding (open)" mode. FIG. [Figure 4] 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating the manner in which the hand-holding sensor is operated by the operation terminal in the "hand-holding (open / close)" mode. FIG. [Diagram 5] 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a manner in which the hand-wave sensor is operated by the operation terminal in a "gesture" mode. FIG. [Figure 6] 13 is a flowchart for explaining an example of confirming / changing the operation mode and sensitivity of the hand wave sensor. [Figure 7] 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a first area when checking / changing the operation mode of the hand wave sensor. FIG. [Figure 8] 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a first region when checking / changing the sensitivity of the hand wave sensor. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of an opening and closing device according to the present invention.

[0010] (Basic configuration of switchgear) The opening and closing device 1 is installed at an opening that is the entrance and exit of a structure such as a house, building, factory, warehouse, garage, etc., and is a device that moves an opening and closing body 3, such as a shutter curtain, to open and close along, for example, a pair of guide rails 4. 1, the opening / closing device 1 includes a shutter case 2, an opening / closing body 3, a guide rail 4, a winding shaft 5, an opening / closing machine 6, a control unit 7, a connection unit 8, and an operation terminal 10. The opening / closing device 1 is configured to drive the opening / closing machine 6 to open and close the opening / closing body 3 in response to the operation of the operation terminal 10.

[0011] The shutter case 2 is provided above the opening of the structure. Inside the shutter case 2, there are stored and arranged a winding shaft 5 that winds up and unwinds the opening / closing body 3, an opening / closing device 6 (e.g., an electric motor) that rotates the winding shaft 5, a control unit 7 that controls the opening / closing device 6, a connection unit 8 that inputs and outputs operation signals received from an operation terminal 10 to the control unit 7, and the like.

[0012] The guide rails 4 are fixed to the building walls or other structural members on both the left and right sides of the opening. Both widthwise ends of the opening / closing body 3 are slidably inserted into the guide rails 4, and the opening / closing body 3 moves to open and close while being guided by the guide rails 4. The guide rails 4 are also provided with an operation terminal 10 for operating the opening / closing body 3 to open and close.

[0013] The winding shaft 5 is rotatably supported by a pair of left and right brackets (not shown). The upper end of the opening / closing body 3 is attached to the winding shaft 5. When the opening / closing body 3 is wound around the winding shaft 5, the opening opens, and when the opening / closing body 3 is unwound from the winding shaft 5, the opening closes.

[0014] The opening / closing device 6 is, for example, an electric motor. When the opening / closing device 6 rotates, power is transmitted to the winding shaft 5 via a power transmission mechanism (not shown), causing the winding shaft 5 to rotate and causing the opening / closing body 3 to open and close. The opening / closing device 6 is also equipped with a position detection device (not shown) (for example, a pulse generating rotary encoder or the like) for detecting its rotational position, and this position detection device outputs a detection signal (for example, a pulse signal) corresponding to the rotation of the opening / closing device 6 to the control unit 7. The control unit 7 can detect (sense) the rotational position and rotational state of the opening / closing device 6, and the open / closed position and open / closed state of the opening / closing body 3, based on the detection signal or the like from the position detection device.

[0015] The control unit 7 is configured to include, for example, a microcomputer, and controls the rotation of the opening / closing mechanism 6 based on operation signals corresponding to each operation content by the operation terminal 10 and detection signals from a position detection device (not shown) of the opening / closing mechanism 6.

[0016] The connection unit 8 is a communication device configured to transmit and receive signals in a wired and / or wireless manner, and is configured, for example, to receive operation signals transmitted from the operation terminal 10 in a wired and / or wireless manner, and to be able to input and output these operation signals to the control unit 7.

[0017] 1, the operation terminal 10 is disposed on a flat portion on the front side of the guide rail 4, and serves as an operation unit for opening and closing the opening / closing body 3 and stopping the operation. In response to the operation of this operation terminal 10, the opening / closing device 6 is driven to open, close, stop the opening / closing body 3, etc. The operation terminal 10 incorporates a memory (not shown) that stores programs for executing various processes related to opening and closing the opening / closing body 3 and various parameters required for executing the processes, a terminal control unit (not shown) that performs signal processing, etc.

[0018] In the above example, the operation terminal 10 is disposed on the guide rail, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The operation terminal 10 may be installed at any position, for example, on the main frame. In addition, when the operation terminal 10 is configured as a wireless operation terminal, the operation terminal 10 may be configured so as to be detachably installed on the guide rail 4 or the main frame. In this case, for example, a fixing means using a magnet or a fixing means using a lock or engagement may be applied.

[0019] (Each functional part of the operation terminal) Next, a description will be given of a specific configuration of each functional unit of the operation terminal 10. Fig. 2 is a schematic front view showing an example of an operation terminal for a switching device according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation terminal 10 includes a first area 11 that displays the operation mode and sensitivity related to the hand-wave operation, a second area 12 that performs the hand-wave operation related to opening and closing the opening-closing body 3, a third area 13 that performs button operations related to opening and closing the opening-closing body 3, and a fourth area 14 that sets the operation mode and sensitivity related to the hand-wave operation.

[0020] [First area] The first area 11 functions as a display unit that displays the operation mode and sensitivity related to the hand-waving operation, and is disposed, for example, on the upper end side of the operation terminal 10. This first area 11 has a plurality of indicator lights 11B, a sensitivity display unit 11A that displays the high / low state of sensitivity of the hand-waving sensor 12B described later, and an operation mode display unit 11C that displays the operation mode related to the hand-waving operation.

[0021] The indicator lights 11B are, for example, light sources such as LEDs that emit light, and a plurality of indicator lights (three in the illustrated example) are arranged at a predetermined interval in the horizontal direction (left-right direction in FIG. 2). In the illustrated example, three indicator lights are provided: a left indicator light L1 located at the left end of the first area 11, a central indicator light L2 located in the center, and a right indicator light L3 located at the right end. The number of indicator lights 11B is not limited to the above example.

[0022] The sensitivity indication section 11A indicates the high or low state of the sensitivity of the hand-holding sensor 12B described later by using figures, letters, symbols, etc. in association with the lighting state of each indicator light 11B. This sensitivity indication section 11A is disposed, for example, above the indicator lights 11B, and is configured so that the sensitivity of the hand-holding sensor 12B can be recognized by the contents of the indication on the sensitivity indication section 11A that correspond to the lighting locations of the multiple indicator lights 11B.

[0023] In Figure 2, the state of sensitivity is indicated by the symbols "-" and "+" along with a "right-angled triangle" shape. Specifically, the hypotenuse of the "right-angled triangle" shape is shown sloping upward from the left side to the right side, and the "-" symbol is placed on the left side of the shape and the "+" symbol is placed on the right edge of the shape, making it visually clear that the left side is lower in sensitivity and the right side is higher in sensitivity.

[0024] For example, when setting or checking the sensitivity, if only the left indicator light L1 of the three indicator lights 11B is on (see FIG. 8(a)), it can be visually recognized that the sensitivity is in the lowest "low" state, which corresponds to the left side of the description in the sensitivity description section 11A. Similarly, if the left indicator light L1 and the center indicator light L2 are on (see FIG. 8(b)), it can be visually recognized that the sensitivity is in the "medium" state, and if the left indicator light L1, center indicator light L2, and right indicator light L3 are on (see FIG. 8(c)), it can be visually recognized that the sensitivity is in the highest "high" state. In the drawing, the state in which the indicator lamp 11B is lit is indicated by a black circle, and the state in which the indicator lamp 11B is extinguished is indicated by a white circle.

[0025] In the operation mode notation section 11C, the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor 12B related to the hand-holding operation is indicated by characters, symbols, etc. in association with each indicator light 11B, and the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor 12B can be visually confirmed by the notation contents of the operation mode notation section 11C corresponding to the lighting parts of the multiple indicator lights 11B. In other words, each operation mode is associated and indicated with the multiple indicator lights 11B.

[0026] 2 shows three operation modes. Specifically, a "hand wave (open)" mode M1 corresponds to the left indicator light L1, a "hand wave (open / close)" mode M2 ​​corresponds to the center indicator light L2, and a "gesture" mode M3 corresponds to the right indicator light L3.

[0027] For example, when setting or checking the operation mode, if the left indicator light L1 of the three indicator lights 11B is on (see FIG. 7(a)), it is possible to visually confirm that the mode is "Wave of Hand (Open)" mode M1, which is indicated below and corresponds to the left indicator light L1. Similarly, if the center indicator light L2 is on (see FIG. 7(b)), it is possible to visually confirm that the mode is "Wave of Hand (Open / Close)" mode M2, and if the right indicator light L3 is on (see FIG. 7(c)), it is possible to visually confirm that the mode is "Gesture" mode M3.

[0028] [Second area] The second area 12 is an area where a hand-waving operation for opening and closing the opening-closing body 3 is performed, and is an area where the held hand is sensed without contact. The second area 12 is disposed, for example, below the first area 11. 2, in the second area 12, there is a notation 12A such as a figure or letters indicating that it is an operation area where a hand or finger is placed to operate (for example, a figure indicating "hand" or the letters "sensor"), and a hand-positioning sensor 12B is arranged inside the notation 12A (figure). The user (operator) can easily recognize the location of the operation area by the hand or finger by the notation 12A such as the figure or letters.

[0029] The hand waving sensor 12B as a non-contact sensor is configured to detect specific actions of the user without contact, and is composed of a non-contact sensor that detects, for example, the held-out fingers of the user (operator) or a hand waving state (hand waving operation) such as a hand wave without contact, and for example, a sensor that uses infrared rays or a sensor that uses ultrasonic waves is used. When the user places his / her hand over the hand waving sensor 12B (for example, within 30 mm from the hand waving sensor 12B), the hand waving sensor 12B detects the user's placed fingers and hand waving state in a non-contact manner, and outputs the detection signal to a terminal control unit (not shown) provided inside the operation terminal 10. The detection signals input to the terminal control unit are processed by the terminal control unit, and are output to the control unit 7 via the connection unit 8, thereby controlling the rotation of the opening / closing machine 6.

[0030] [Third area] The third area 13 is provided with push-type operation buttons 13A, 13B, and 13C for operating the opening and closing operation of the opening-closing body 3. The third area 13 is disposed, for example, below the second area 12. 2, the operation buttons 13A, 13B, and 13C include, for example, an "open" button 13A for moving the opening / closing body 3 in the opening direction (raising), a "stop" button 13B for stopping the movement (raising, lowering) of the opening / closing body 3, and a "close" button 13C for moving the opening / closing body 3 in the closing direction (lowering). These operation buttons 13A, 13B, and 13C are arranged at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction.

[0031] When the operation buttons 13A, 13B, and 13C are pressed, a control signal (an "open" signal, a "stop" signal, and a "close" signal) corresponding to each operation button 13A, 13B, and 13C is output to the terminal control unit. Each control signal input to the terminal control unit is output to the control unit 7 via the connection unit 8, thereby controlling the rotation of the opening / closing device 6.

[0032] [4th area] In the fourth area 14, an operation button 14A for setting an operation mode of the hand-holding sensor 12B related to the hand-holding operation and a sensitivity button 14B for setting the sensitivity of the hand-holding sensor 12B are provided. The fourth area 14 is located, for example, below the third area 13 and is disposed on the lower end side of the operation terminal 10. The operation button 14A functions as an operation mode setting section, and the sensitivity button 14B functions as a sensitivity setting section.

[0033] By pressing the operation button 14A (operation mode setting section), it is possible to check the operation mode currently (at the present time) set in the hand holding sensor 12B and to change the operation mode. In addition, by pressing the sensitivity button 14B (sensitivity setting section), the sensitivity currently (at the present time) set in the hand holding sensor 12B can be confirmed and the sensitivity can be changed.

[0034] In the above example, the first area 11 is arranged at the upper end of the operation terminal 10, and the second area 12, the third area 13, and the fourth area 14 are arranged below it, in that order; however, the order of arrangement is arbitrary and is not limited to the above example.

[0035] (Operation mode using hand sensor) Next, the manner in which the opening / closing body 3 is opened / closed using the hand wave sensor 12B will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0036] <"Wave of Hand (Open)" mode: First operation mode> 3 is a schematic diagram explaining the operation of the hand-wave sensor in the "hand-wave (open)" mode. This "hand-wave (open)" mode M1 is a mode (first operation mode) in which, by a single hand-wave operation, the opening / closing body 3 is opened (raised) to a fully open state, and after a predetermined time t1 has elapsed, the opening / closing body 3 is closed (lowered) to be fully closed.

[0037] Specifically, as shown in Fig. 3, when the "hand wave (open)" mode M1 is set, when a hand is waved over the hand wave sensor 12B, the left indicator light L1 in the first area 11 indicating that mode is selected lights up, and the opening / closing body 3 in the fully closed state starts to open (see Fig. 3(a)). Note that the lighting of the left indicator light L1 and the opening operation of the opening / closing body 3 may be simultaneous, or the opening operation of the opening / closing body 3 may start after the lighting of the left indicator light L1. After that, the opening / closing body 3 rises to the fully open position and remains stopped at the fully open position for a predetermined time t1. This predetermined time t1 is a time that takes into consideration the entry and exit of people and vehicles, and can be set to any time.

[0038] The opening / closing body 3, which is now in the fully open state, automatically starts the closing operation (lowering) after a predetermined time t1 has elapsed (see FIG. 3(b)), and descends to the fully closed position, completing the closing operation. Furthermore, if the "Stop" button 13B provided in the third area 13 is pressed while the opening / closing body 3 is opening or closing (moving), or if an abnormality is detected (for example, if an object that may be caught while the opening / closing body 13 is descending is detected), the movement of the opening / closing body 3 is stopped at that point, and the operation processing in the "Wave of Hand (Open)" mode M1 is also terminated.

[0039] According to this "Wave of Hand (open)" mode M1, the user (operator) can perform the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing body 3 with a single wave of hand. After the user (operator) performs a single wave of hand operation, the opening / closing body 3 is fully opened, and in that state people and vehicles can enter and exit, and the opening / closing body 3 automatically closes to the fully closed state without any further operation, which simplifies the operation and improves operability.

[0040] <"Wave of Hand (Open / Close)" mode: Second operation mode> 4 is a schematic diagram explaining the manner of operation of the hand-wave sensor in the "hand-wave (open / close)" mode. This "hand-wave (open / close)" mode M2 ​​is a mode (second operation mode) in which the opening / closing body 3 is opened (raised) and stopped at the fully open position by a first hand-wave operation, and after fully opening, the opening / closing body 3 is closed (lowered) and stopped at the fully closed position by a second hand-wave operation.

[0041] Specifically, as shown in Fig. 4, when the "hand wave (open / close)" mode M2 ​​is set, when a hand is waved over the hand wave sensor 12B (first time), the central indicator light L2 in the first area 11 indicating that mode is selected lights up, and the opening / closing body 3 in the fully closed state starts its opening operation (see Fig. 4(a)). Note that the lighting of the central indicator light L2 and the opening operation of the opening / closing body 3 may be simultaneous, or the opening operation of the opening / closing body 3 may start after the lighting of the central indicator light L2. After that, the opening / closing body 3 rises to the fully open position and maintains a stopped state in the fully open position. The opening / closing body 3, which is now in the fully open state, maintains this stopped state until the next hand-waving operation is performed.

[0042] After that, when the hand is placed over the hand placement sensor 12B again (second time), the opening / closing body 3 starts the closing operation (see FIG. 4(b)). After that, the opening / closing body 3 descends to the fully closed position and the closing operation ends. Furthermore, if the "Stop" button 13B provided in the third area 13 is pressed while the opening / closing body 3 is opening or closing (moving), or if an abnormality is detected (for example, if an object that may be caught while the opening / closing body 13 is descending is detected), the movement of the opening / closing body 3 is stopped at that point, and the operation processing in the "Wave of Hand (open / close)" mode M2 ​​is also terminated.

[0043] According to this "wave of hand (open / close)" mode M2, the user (operator) can open (raise) the opening / closing body 3 with a first wave of hand operation and keep the opening / closing body 3 in a fully open state until a second wave of hand operation is performed. The user (operator) can keep the opening / closing body 3 in a fully open state for any length of time required, and furthermore can close the opening / closing body 3 with the next (second) wave of hand operation, which increases the versatility of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 3 and improves operability.

[0044] <"Gesture" mode: 3rd operation mode> 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining the manner of operation of the hand-holding sensor in the "gesture" mode. This "gesture" mode M3 is a mode (third operation mode) in which the opening / closing body 3 is opened (raised) or closed (lowered) in response to a predetermined movement of the hand held over the hand-holding sensor 12B.

[0045] 5(a), when the "gesture" mode M3 is set, if the hand held over the hand sensor 12B is moved upward, the right indicator light L3 in the first area 11 indicating that mode is selected is turned on, and the opening / closing body 3 in the fully closed state starts an opening operation, rises to the fully open position, and ends the opening operation. Note that the lighting of the right indicator light L3 and the opening operation of the opening / closing body 3 may be simultaneous, or the opening operation of the opening / closing body 3 may start after the lighting of the right indicator light L3.

[0046] Also, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the “gesture” mode M3 is set, when the hand held over the hand sensor 12B is moved downward, the opening / closing body 3 in the fully open state starts the closing operation, and then descends to the fully closed position, completing the closing operation. Furthermore, if the "Stop" button 13B provided in the third area 13 is pressed while the opening / closing body 3 is opening or closing (moving), or if an abnormality is detected (for example, if an object that may be caught while the opening / closing body 13 is descending is detected), the movement of the opening / closing body 3 is stopped at that point, and the operation processing in the "gesture" mode M3 is also terminated.

[0047] According to this "gesture" mode M3, the opening / closing body 3 is opened (raised) or closed (lowered) in response to a specific movement of the hand held over the hand-wave sensor 12B. Therefore, if a hand is inadvertently held over the hand-wave sensor 12B, for example, no opening / closing signal is output, thereby preventing unintended opening and closing of the opening / closing body 3.

[0048] (Check / change operation mode and sensitivity) Next, the manner of checking / changing the operation mode and sensitivity will be described. Fig. 6 is a flow chart for explaining an example of checking / changing the operation mode and sensitivity of the hand-holding sensor, Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first area when checking / changing the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor, and Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first area when checking / changing the sensitivity of the hand-holding sensor.

[0049] <Check / change operation mode> [Step ST1, Step ST2] In step ST1 of FIG. 6, the terminal control unit (not shown) of the operation terminal 10 determines whether or not the operation button 14A has been pressed and held for a predetermined time (eg, 3 seconds or longer). If the operation button 14A is pressed and held for a predetermined period of time (ST1 Y), the process proceeds to step ST2, and the indicator lamp 11B corresponding to the current (present) operation mode is turned on (see FIG. 7(a)). FIG. 7(a) shows an example in which the indicator light L1 corresponding to the "hand-wave (open)" mode M1 is turned on as the current (present) operating mode.

[0050] [Step ST3, Step ST4] After step ST2 in FIG. 6, the terminal control unit (not shown) determines in step ST3 whether or not the operation button 14A is pressed within a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). If the operation button 14A is pressed within the predetermined time (ST3 Y), the process proceeds to step ST4 to change the mode display. That is, the current (current) indicator light 11B that was turned on in step ST2 is turned off, and the indicator light 11B corresponding to the other operation mode to be changed is turned on (see FIG. 7(b)). In addition, Figure 7 (b) shows an example in which the central indicator light L2, which is adjacent to the left indicator light L1 and corresponds to the ``hand wave (open / close)'' mode M2, is turned on as another operating mode to be changed.

[0051] Furthermore, steps ST3 and ST4 are repeated until another operation mode to be changed is displayed. Specifically, each time the operation button 14A is operated in step ST3, the illumination of the indicator light 11B is repeated in a cyclical manner, such as from the left indicator light L1 to the center indicator light L2, from the center indicator light L2 to the right indicator light L3, from the right indicator light L3 to the left indicator light L1, and so on. In other words, each time the operation mode button 14A is pressed, the operation mode is switched, and the operation mode is visually recognized by the illumination position of the indicator light 11B.

[0052] [Step ST3, Step ST5, Step ST6] After the indicator light 11B corresponding to the current operation mode in step ST2 in FIG. 6 or the indicator light 11B corresponding to the operation mode to be changed in step ST4 is lit, if the operation button 14A is not pressed within a predetermined time (e.g., 2 seconds) in step ST3 (ST3 N, ST5 Y), the operation mode corresponding to the indicator light 11B that is lit at that time is determined (set) (ST6). After the operation mode is determined (set), the indicator lamp 11B that is lit will be turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0053] <Check / change sensitivity> [Step ST7, Step ST8] In step ST7 of FIG. 6, the terminal control unit (not shown) of the operation terminal 10 determines whether the sensitivity button 14B has been pressed and held for a predetermined time (eg, 3 seconds or longer). If the sensitivity button 14B is pressed and held for a predetermined period of time (ST7 Y), the process proceeds to step ST8, and the indicator lamp 11B corresponding to the current (present) sensitivity is turned on (see FIG. 8(a)). FIG. 8(a) shows an example in which only the indicator lamp L1 indicating the "low" state, which is the lowest sensitivity, is turned on as the current sensitivity.

[0054] [Step ST9, Step ST10] After step ST8 in FIG. 6, the terminal control unit (not shown) determines in step ST9 whether or not the sensitivity button 14B is pressed within a predetermined time. If the sensitivity button 14B is pressed within a predetermined time (e.g., 2 seconds) (ST9 Y), the process proceeds to step ST10 to change the sensitivity display. That is, the indicator lamp 11B indicating the current sensitivity state that was turned on in step ST8 is turned on to the indicator lamp 11B indicating the sensitivity state corresponding to the other sensitivity to be changed (see FIG. 8(b)). FIG. 8(b) shows an example in which the left indicator light L1 and the center indicator light L2 are turned on to indicate the sensitivity in the "medium" state as another sensitivity to be changed.

[0055] Furthermore, steps ST9 and ST10 are repeated until another sensitivity to be changed is displayed. Specifically, each time the sensitivity button 14B is operated in step ST9, the indicator lights 11B are lit in a cyclical manner, such as a lit state indicating a "low" state (Fig. 8(a): only the left indicator light L1 is lit) → a lit state indicating a "medium" state (Fig. 8(b): both the left indicator light L1 and the center indicator light L2 are lit) → a lit state indicating a "high" state (Fig. 8(c): three indicator lights are lit: the left indicator light L1, the center indicator light L2, and the right indicator light L3) → a lit state indicating a "low" state (Fig. 8(a): only the left indicator light L1 is lit), etc. In other words, each time the sensitivity button 14B is pressed, the sensitivity is switched, and the high / low (high / low) state of the sensitivity is visually recognized by the number of lit indicator lights 11B.

[0056] [Step ST9, Step ST11, Step ST12] After the indicator light 11B corresponding to the current sensitivity in step ST8 of FIG. 6 or the indicator light 11B corresponding to the sensitivity to be changed in step ST10 is lit, if the sensitivity button 14B is not pressed within a predetermined time (e.g., 2 seconds) in step ST9 (ST9 N, ST11 Y), the sensitivity corresponding to the indicator light 11B that is lit at that time is determined (set) (ST12). After the sensitivity is determined (set), the indicator lamp 11B that is lit will be turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0057] As described above, according to the opening and closing device of the present invention, the operation mode and sensitivity related to the hand-waving operation are displayed in the first area 11 (display unit) of the operation terminal 10, and an operation button 14A as an operation mode setting unit and a sensitivity button 14B as a sensitivity setting unit are provided in the fourth area 14. Therefore, when setting the operation mode and / or sensitivity or when checking the operation mode and / or sensitivity, the operation mode and / or sensitivity can be easily checked and set, improving operability. In addition, the first area 11 is provided with a plurality of indicator lights 11B, an operation mode indication section 11C indicating the operation mode, and a sensitivity indication section 11A indicating the magnitude relationship of the sensitivity, and the operation mode and sensitivity can be visually confirmed by the lighting state of the plurality of indicator lights 11B, improving visibility and operability. Furthermore, since the number of parts is small and the structure is simple, it is possible to achieve both improved operability and reduced manufacturing costs.

[0058] (Modification) In the above-described embodiment, the first area 11 (display unit) displays the operation mode and sensitivity related to the hand-waving operation, but in addition to this display, the operation mode and sensitivity may be output by voice. In this case, a voice generating unit may be provided in the operation terminal 10, and when the operation mode and sensitivity are set or confirmed, the operation mode and sensitivity state may be output by voice together with lighting of the indicator light 11B.

[0059] In the above embodiment, the indicator lamp 11B of the first region 11 is configured to indicate the operation mode or sensitivity by lighting up, but it may be displayed by flashing instead of lighting up. Also, the indicator lamp 11B may be configured to flash while the operation mode and sensitivity are being set, and to light up when the operation mode and sensitivity are set.

[0060] In addition, in the above embodiment, after the operation mode and sensitivity are determined (set), the indicator light 11B that is lit is turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed. However, for example, after the operation mode and sensitivity are determined (set), the indicator light 11B corresponding to the determined (set) operation mode may be configured (set) to be constantly lit.

[0061] In addition, while setting the operating mode or sensitivity, the indicator light 11B may be configured to emit light (light or blink) in red, for example, and when the setting is confirmed, to emit light (light) in a different color (for example, green, etc.).

[0062] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the hand-holding sensor 12B as a non-contact sensor of the operation terminal 10 is configured to detect, in a non-contact manner, a specific action of the user, for example, the user's held-up fingers; however, the object to be detected may be configured to include not only human fingers, but also objects such as the fingers of a prosthetic hand, a pencil, a pen, etc.

[0063] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the hand waving sensor 12B detects the user's hand waving state (hand waving action) in a non-contact manner and outputs the detection signal to a terminal control unit (not shown) provided inside the operation terminal 10. In this case, the operation terminal 10 may be configured to transmit an operation signal on the condition that the duration of the hand waving action is within a predetermined time range (i.e., on the condition of the motion speed or duration of the hand waving action). In this case, for example, a terminal control unit (not shown) provided in the operation terminal 10 can be configured to measure the duration of the hand-waving action, and transmit an operation signal only when it determines (judges) that the duration is within a predetermined time range (for example, 1.5 seconds or more and 2 seconds or less). With this configuration, even if the hand wave sensor 12B detects an action against the user's will (for example, if a finger or the like is detected for a short or long period of time), it is possible to avoid malfunction of the opening and closing device 1 due to such detection.

[0064] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations described above, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0065] <Summary> As described above, the above embodiments disclose the following inventions. (1) An opening and closing device having an opening and closing body that opens and closes in a plurality of operating modes by operation of an operation terminal, wherein the operation terminal has a display unit capable of displaying the plurality of operating modes, and an operating mode setting unit that selects and sets one operating mode from the plurality of operating modes displayed on the display unit, and the display unit visibly displays the one operating mode set by the operating mode setting unit. (2) The opening and closing device described in (1) above, characterized in that the display unit has a plurality of indicator lights and an operation mode notation unit that indicates the plurality of operation modes, and the plurality of operation modes indicated in the operation mode notation unit are respectively associated with the plurality of indicator lights. (3) The opening and closing device described in (1) or (2) above, characterized in that the operating terminal has a non-contact sensor that detects a specific action of a user without contact, and the opening and closing body performs a predetermined opening and closing action based on the one operation mode set by the operation mode setting unit when the specific action is detected by the non-contact sensor. (4) The opening and closing device described in (3) above, characterized in that the operation terminal has a sensitivity setting unit that sets the sensitivity of the non-contact sensor, and the display unit has a sensitivity notation unit that indicates the magnitude relationship of the sensitivity, and the sensitivity of the non-contact sensor is visibly displayed by lighting a predetermined indicator light among the multiple indicator lights that corresponds to the magnitude relationship of the sensitivity indicated in the sensitivity notation unit. (5) The opening and closing device according to any one of (2) to (4) above, wherein the plurality of indicator lights are provided between the operation mode indication portion and the sensitivity indication portion. (6) The opening and closing device according to any one of (3) to (5) above, characterized in that the specific action is a hand-waving action in which a user waves their hand over the non-contact sensor, and the multiple operation modes include a first operation mode in which a single hand-waving over the non-contact sensor opens the opening and closing body to a fully open state and, after fully opening, closes the opening and closing body to fully close it, a second operation mode in which a first hand-waving over the non-contact sensor opens the opening and closing body to stop it in the fully open position and a second hand-waving thereafter closes the opening and closing body to stop it in the fully closed position, and a third operation mode in which the opening and closing body is opened or closed in response to a predetermined movement of the hand held over the non-contact sensor. (7) The opening and closing device according to any one of (1) to (6) above, wherein the operation terminal is further provided with a plurality of push-type operation buttons capable of operating the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing body. (8) The opening and closing device described in any one of (3) to (5) above, characterized in that the specific action is a hand-waving action in which a user waves his / her hand over the non-contact sensor, and the operation terminal is configured to transmit an operation signal to open or close the opening and closing body, on the condition that the duration of the hand-waving action is within a predetermined time range. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 1: Switchgear 3: Opening and closing body 10: Operation terminal 11: 1st area (display part) 11A: Sensitivity notation section 11B: Indicator light 11C: Operation mode notation section 12:Second area 12B: Hand sensor (non-contact sensor) 13:Third area 13A, 13B, 13C: Operation buttons 14: 4th area 14A: Operation button (operation mode setting section) 14B: Sensitivity button (sensitivity setting section)

Claims

1. An opening / closing device having an opening / closing body that opens and closes in a plurality of operation modes by operation of an operation terminal, The operation terminal includes: A display unit capable of displaying the plurality of operation modes; an operation mode setting unit that selects and sets one operation mode from the plurality of operation modes displayed on the display unit, The display unit visibly displays the one operation mode set by the operation mode setting unit. An opening and closing device characterized by the above.

2. the display unit has a plurality of indicator lights and an operation mode display unit that displays the plurality of operation modes, The plurality of operation modes indicated in the operation mode indication portion are indicated in association with the plurality of indicator lights, respectively. The opening and closing device according to claim 1 .

3. The operation terminal includes: A non-contact sensor is provided for detecting a specific action of a user without contact, When the specific operation is detected by the non-contact sensor, the opening / closing body performs a predetermined opening / closing operation based on the one operation mode set by the operation mode setting unit. The opening and closing device according to claim 2 .

4. the operation terminal has a sensitivity setting unit that sets a sensitivity of the non-contact sensor, the display unit has a sensitivity notation unit that indicates the magnitude relationship of the sensitivity, By lighting a predetermined indicator lamp among the plurality of indicator lamps, which corresponds to the magnitude relationship of the sensitivity indicated in the sensitivity indication portion, the sensitivity of the non-contact sensor is visually indicated. The opening and closing device according to claim 3 .

5. The plurality of indicator lights are provided between the operation mode indication section and the sensitivity indication section.

5. The opening and closing device according to claim 4.

6. the specific action is a hand-waving action in which the user waves his / her hand over the non-contact sensor, The plurality of operation modes include: a first operation mode in which the opening / closing body is opened to a fully open state by a single wave of a hand over the non-contact sensor, and then the opening / closing body is closed to be fully closed after being fully opened; a second operation mode in which the opening / closing body is opened and stopped at a fully open position by a first wave of a hand over the non-contact sensor, and the opening / closing body is closed and stopped at a fully closed position by a second wave of a hand thereafter; and a third operation mode in which the opening / closing body is opened or closed in response to a predetermined movement of a hand held over the non-contact sensor. The opening and closing device according to any one of claims 3 to 5.

7. The operation terminal is further provided with a plurality of push-type operation buttons capable of operating the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing body. The opening and closing device according to any one of claims 3 to 5.

8. the specific action is a hand-waving action in which the user waves his / her hand over the non-contact sensor, The operation terminal is configured to transmit an operation signal for opening and closing the opening / closing body on condition that the duration of the hand-waving motion is within a preset range of a predetermined time. The opening and closing device according to any one of claims 3 to 5.

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