Remote control device

Abstract

To provide a remote controller capable of stably supplying power by photovoltaic power generation.SOLUTION: A remote control device 1 includes a remote control body 2 installed along a wall surface 10, and a panel unit 3 arranged along the wall surface 10 and aligned with the remote control body 2. The panel unit 3 has a photovoltaic power generation device 4 for performing photovoltaic power generation. The panel unit 3 has an overlapping part 30 overlapping with the remote control body 2 when viewed from the D1 in one direction orthogonal to the wall surface 10. The photovoltaic power generation apparatus 4 includes a power supply unit 40 electrically connected to the remote control main body 2. The power feeding portion 40 is located in the overlapping portion 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a remote control device, and more particularly to a remote control device equipped with a photovoltaic device. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a remote control device in which a solar panel is installed on the upper side of the remote control body, and the remote control body and the solar panel are connected by a cable or an angle-adjustable link.

[0003] In this remote control device, the solar cell panel is provided separately from the remote control body, so that the solar cell panel can be made large, and this allows the solar cell panel to supply sufficient power to the remote control body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-223652 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the remote control device described in Patent Document 1, the cables and links connecting the remote control body and the solar panel are exposed, which means that the cables and links may be damaged by tampering, etc. In this case, the supply of photovoltaic power will stop, making the remote control device unusable.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a remote control device that can stably supply power through photovoltaic generation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A remote control device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a remote control main body that is installed along a wall surface, and a panel unit that is arranged along the wall surface and aligned with the remote control main body. The panel unit has a photovoltaic device that generates photovoltaic power. The panel unit has an overlapping portion that overlaps with the remote control main body when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the wall surface. The photovoltaic device includes a power supply unit that is electrically connected to the remote control main body. The power supply unit is located in the overlapping portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] In the remote control device according to one aspect of the present disclosure, power can be stably supplied by photovoltaic power generation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the remote control device. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an exploded side view of the remote control device. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] (One embodiment) 1. Overview A remote control device 1 according to one embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 includes a remote control main body 2 that is installed along a wall surface 10, and a panel unit 3 that is arranged along the wall surface 10 and aligned with the remote control main body 2. The panel unit 3 includes a photovoltaic power generation device 4 that generates photovoltaic power. The panel unit 3 has an overlapping portion 30 that overlaps with the remote control main body 2 when viewed in a direction D1 that is perpendicular to the wall surface 10. The photovoltaic power generation device 4 includes a power supply unit 40 that is electrically connected to the remote control main body 2. The power supply unit 40 is located in the overlapping portion 30.

[0011] In one embodiment of the remote control device 1 having the above configuration, the panel unit 3 that is aligned with the remote control main body 2 when viewed in direction D1 perpendicular to the wall surface 10 has the photovoltaic device 4. Therefore, in the remote control device 1 of the embodiment, the photovoltaic device 4 can be provided in a large size, and sufficient power can be supplied to the remote control main body 2. Furthermore, in the remote control device 1 of the embodiment, the power supply unit 40 of the photovoltaic device 4 is located in an overlapping portion 30 of the panel unit 3 that overlaps with the remote control main body 2 when viewed in direction D1. Therefore, in the remote control device 1 of the embodiment, the power supply unit 40 is not exposed, which prevents the power supply unit 40 from being damaged by tampering, etc., and ensures a stable supply of power to the remote control main body 2 from the photovoltaic device 4.

[0012] 2.Details Next, a remote control device 1 according to one embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 4 will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The remote control device 1 comprises a remote control main body 2 and a panel unit 3 having a photovoltaic device 4. In this embodiment, the remote control device 1 is a toilet remote control that is installed on a wall surface 10 of a toilet room and controls various functions of the toilet. The remote control device 1 is installed in a toilet room in a store or the like where the ceiling light is always on (or is on for a long period of time).

[0013] 1 and 2, each component of the remote control device 1 will be described in detail. When viewed in a direction D1 perpendicular to the wall surface 10, the side where the remote control device 1 is located relative to the wall surface 10 is the front side, and the opposite side is the rear side. In the direction along the wall surface 10, the side where the panel unit 3 is located relative to the remote control main body 2 of the remote control device 1 is the upper side, and the opposite side is the lower side. The direction perpendicular to the front-rear and up-down directions is the left-right direction.

[0014] 2-1. Remote control unit 1 and 2, the remote control body 2 is a stick-type remote control that is long in the left-right direction. The remote control body 2 has a rectangular parallelepiped housing 20 that is long in the left-right direction, and a plurality of operation buttons 21 provided on each of a front surface 200 and a top surface 201 of the housing 20.

[0015] The multiple operation buttons 21 are buttons for operating the various functions of the toilet. The multiple operation buttons 21 include a toilet lid open / close button 21a for opening and closing the toilet lid, a toilet seat open / close button 21b for opening and closing the toilet seat, and a drain button 21c for supplying flushing water to and draining the toilet bowl. Buttons 21a, 21b, and 21c are arranged on the top surface 201 of the housing 20. Buttons 21a, 21b, and 21c are arranged in a row in the left-right direction.

[0016] The multiple operation buttons 21 further include a button 21d for adjusting the temperature of the toilet seat, a button 21e for operating and stopping a warm water washing device that washes the user's buttocks, and a button 21f for operating and stopping a warm water washing device that washes the user's private parts. The multiple operation buttons 21 further include a button 21g for operating and stopping a drying device that dries the user's buttocks or private parts, a button 21h for operating an audio device that generates music, sound effects, etc., and a button 21i for stopping various functions. Buttons 21d, 21e, 21f, 21g, 21h, and 21i are arranged on the front surface 200 of the housing 20. Buttons 21d, 21e, 21f, 21g, 21h, and 21i are arranged in a row in the left-right direction.

[0017] 2 and 3, the remote control main body 2 has a circuit board 22 to which a plurality of buttons 21 are electrically connected, a light-emitting unit (not shown) that transmits a control signal corresponding to the operation of the operation button 21 toward the toilet bowl using infrared signal light, and a transmission unit (not shown) through which the infrared signal light passes. The circuit board 22 and the light-emitting unit are disposed inside the housing 20. The transmission unit is provided in a part of the top surface 201 of the housing 20. A power receiving unit 220 is provided on the circuit board 22.

[0018] A recess 23 is provided at the top of the back surface of the housing 20 to accommodate a portion of the panel unit 3 (an overlapping portion 30, described below). The recess 23 penetrates the upper portion of the back (rear) wall of the housing 20 in the front-to-rear direction. The recess 23 is open rearward, leftward, rightward, and upward. The power receiving portion 220 of the circuit board 22 is located in front of the recess 23. A gap filler 24, such as a packing, that fills the gap between the housing 20 and the panel unit 3 is attached to the upper end of the recess 23.

[0019] 2-2.Panel unit As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the panel unit 3 is arranged along the wall surface 10, and is aligned with the remote control main body 2. The panel unit 3 is located above the remote control main body 2. The length of the panel unit 3 in one direction D1 (i.e., the front-to-back direction) is shorter than the length of the remote control main body 2 in one direction D1. The panel unit 3 is rectangular when viewed in one direction D1. The panel unit 3 is longer in the left-to-right direction than the remote control main body 2.

[0020] The panel unit 3 has a photovoltaic device 4 that generates photovoltaic power. The panel unit 3 also has an information display unit 5 located in a separate area from the photovoltaic device 4. The entire panel unit 3 is made of resin, with the photovoltaic device 4 embedded in one part and the information display unit 5 in the other part.

[0021] The panel unit 3 has an overlapping portion 30 that overlaps with the remote control main body 2 when viewed in a direction D1 (i.e., the front-to-back direction) perpendicular to the wall surface 10. In this embodiment, the overlapping portion 30 is the remaining portion of the lower end of the panel unit 3 excluding the left and right ends.

[0022] The photovoltaic power generation device 4 is a device that generates electricity using light from a ceiling light in the bathroom or the like and supplies the generated power to the remote control main body 2. A photovoltaic power generation device 4 having a conventionally known structure can be used. The photovoltaic power generation device 4 includes a power supply unit 40 that is electrically connected to the remote control main body 2. The power supply unit 40 is located in the overlapping portion 30.

[0023] The photovoltaic power generation device 4 is provided on the upper edge and a pair of side edges of the panel unit 3. The photovoltaic power generation device 4 includes a first power generation unit 4a provided on the upper edge of the panel unit 3 along the entire length in the left-right direction, and a second power generation unit 4b and a third power generation unit 4c provided on the pair of side edges of the panel unit 3 along the entire length in the up-down direction. The power generation units 4a, 4b, and 4c are electrically connected to each other and directly or indirectly to a power supply unit 40. The power supply unit 40 is, for example, a pin-shaped connection terminal. The power supply unit 40 protrudes forward from the overlapping portion 30. A waterproofing treatment 41 such as a sealant is formed at the connection portion between the power supply unit 40 and the overlapping portion 30. A gap filler 42 such as a packing is attached to the base (i.e., rear end) of the power supply unit 40 adjacent to the overlapping portion 30. The power supply unit 40 may also be a plate-shaped connection terminal. The upper edge portion of the panel unit 3 (that is, the first power generating unit 4a) is located 2 cm or more away from the top surface 201 of the remote control body 2.

[0024] The portion of the panel unit 3 surrounded by the upper edge portion where the photovoltaic device 4 is provided and a pair of side edge portions is the information display section 5. The information display section 5 displays information such as how to operate the device (a toilet in this embodiment) operated by the remote control device 1 and information about the store where the remote control device 1 is installed.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 4, the panel unit 3 has an internal storage section 31 capable of storing a sheet-like member 6. An insertion opening 32 connected to the storage section 31 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the panel unit 3. In this embodiment, the insertion opening 32 is provided on the top surface of the panel unit 3. The insertion opening 32 may be provided on one or both of the left and right side surfaces of the panel unit 3, or may be provided on each of the top surface and the left and right side surfaces of the panel unit 3. The sheet-like member 6 can be inserted into the storage section 31 through the insertion opening 32.

[0026] The information display unit 5 displays the sheet-like member 6 stored in the storage unit 31. The sheet-like member 6 is, for example, paper on which various information is printed. The sheet-like member 6 may also be a laminated piece of paper. The information display unit 5 may be any part that displays various information, and may be configured as a liquid crystal panel, electronic paper, or the like.

[0027] The photovoltaic device 4 is provided on the upper edge portion of the panel unit 3, on one of a pair of side edges, in front of the storage section 31. Therefore, even if the sheet-like member 6 is placed in the storage section 31, the photovoltaic device 4 is not covered from the front by the sheet-like member 6, and a decrease in power generation efficiency can be prevented.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 3, the panel unit 3 is integrated with the remote control main body 2 by inserting the overlapping portion 30 from the back side (rear side) into the recess 23 of the remote control main body 2 and connecting the power supply portion 40 of the photovoltaic device 4 to the power receiving portion 220 of the circuit board 22 inside the remote control main body 2. With the overlapping portion 30 inserted into the recess 23 of the remote control main body 2, the panel unit 3 may be fixed to the remote control main body 2 with fixing devices such as screws. The assembly of the panel unit 3 and the remote control main body 2 is performed in a factory. The remote control device 1 with the panel unit 3 and the remote control main body 2 integrated together is installed on the wall surface 10 of the toilet room.

[0029] 3. Effects In the remote control device 1 of this embodiment described above, the panel unit 3 combined with the remote control main body 2 has a photovoltaic device 4, so the photovoltaic device 4 can be made large and sufficient power can be supplied to the remote control main body 2.

[0030] In the remote control device 1 of this embodiment, the power supply unit 40 of the photovoltaic device 4 is located in the overlapping portion 30 of the panel unit 3, so that the power supply unit 40 is hidden by the remote control main body 2 and is not exposed, which prevents the power supply unit 40 from being damaged by tampering, etc. This allows the remote control device 1 of this embodiment to stably supply power generated by photovoltaic power.

[0031] In the remote control device 1 of this embodiment, the panel unit 3 is arranged along the wall surface 10, so that the panel unit 3 is unlikely to get in the way.

[0032] In the remote control device 1 of this embodiment, the panel unit 3 has the photovoltaic device 4 and the information display section 5, so the panel unit 3 can be used more effectively than when the panel unit 3 has only the photovoltaic device 4.

[0033] In the remote control device 1 of this embodiment, the photovoltaic power generation device 4 is located on the upper edge portion and a pair of side edge portions of the panel unit 3, so that the shadow of a hand operating the operation button 21 on the top surface 201 of the remote control main body 2 is less likely to fall on the photovoltaic power generation device 4, making it easier to prevent a decrease in the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic power generation device 4.

[0034] In the remote control device 1 of this embodiment, the panel unit 3 is located above the remote control body 2, so the shadow of the remote control body 2 is less likely to fall on the photovoltaic device 4, making it easier to prevent a decrease in the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic device 4.

[0035] In the remote control device 1 of this embodiment, the multiple operation buttons 21 are located separately on the front surface 200 and the top surface 201 of the remote control main body 2, making it easy to provide a compact design in the vertical direction. Therefore, the remote control device 1, which is made up of the remote control main body 2 and the panel unit 3, can be provided compactly in the vertical direction.

[0036] In the remote control device 1 of this embodiment, the information display section 5 displays the sheet-like member 6 stored in the storage section 31 inside the panel unit 3, so the information to be displayed can be changed as needed by replacing the sheet-like member 6. Furthermore, in the remote control device 1 of this embodiment, power consumption can be reduced compared to when the information display section 5 is a liquid crystal panel or electronic paper, so the photovoltaic device 4 can be prevented from becoming larger, making it easier to make the panel unit 3 more compact.

[0037] 4. Variations Next, a description will be given of modifications of the remote control device 1 of the above-described embodiment. The modifications shown below can be combined as appropriate.

[0038] The panel unit 3 does not necessarily have to have the information display section 5. In this case, the photovoltaic device 4 may be provided on the entire remaining portion of the panel unit 3 excluding the overlapping section 30.

[0039] The panel unit 3 does not need to have an insertion opening 32 on its outer peripheral surface. The storage section 31 may be a recess that opens forward. In this case, a hanging portion such as a hook onto which the sheet-like member 6 can be hung may be provided on the top of the storage section 31. In this case, a transparent lid may be removably attached to the front opening of the storage section 31. In this case, a metal plate or a magnetic sheet may be provided on the bottom surface (i.e., the rear surface) of the storage section 31, and the sheet-like member 6 may be attached to the metal plate or magnetic sheet by suction. In this case, the transparent lid may also be attached to the metal plate or magnetic sheet by suction.

[0040] The length of the panel unit 3 in one direction D1 (ie, the front-rear direction) may be the same as the length of the remote control body 2 in one direction D1, or may be longer than the length of the remote control body 2 in one direction D1.

[0041] The panel unit 3 does not have to be located above the remote control body 2, but may be located to the side or below the remote control body 2.

[0042] The remote control body 2 does not have to have the operation buttons 21 on the top surface 201, and may have the operation buttons 21 only on the front surface 200.

[0043] The photovoltaic device 4 may be provided only on the upper edge portion of the rectangular panel unit 3, or may be provided only on one or both of a pair of side edge portions of the panel unit 3.

[0044] The panel unit 3 is not limited to a rectangular shape when viewed in one direction D1, and may have other shapes.

[0045] The information display unit 5 is not limited to the portion of the panel unit 3 surrounded by the upper edge and a pair of side edge portions (i.e., the portion surrounded by the photovoltaic device 4). For example, the photovoltaic device 4 may be provided in one half of the panel unit 3 in the left-right direction, and the information display unit 5 may be provided in the other half.

[0046] The direction in which the power supply unit 40 of the photovoltaic device 4 and the power receiving unit 220 of the remote control body 2 are connected is not limited to the front-to-rear direction, but may also be the up-down direction. For example, the pin-shaped connection terminals of the power supply unit 40 may protrude upward, in which case the remote control device 1 may be provided with a holding member that holds the panel unit 3 from below. The holding member is installed in the recess 23 of the remote control body 2 and holds the panel unit 3 from below. The holding member may be provided with a water drainage structure.

[0047] Recess 23 of remote control body 2 does not have to be open toward the rear, but may be open upward and in at least one of the left and right directions. In this case, the pin-shaped connection terminal of power supply unit 40 is provided to protrude downward or left and right. Remote control device 1 may further include a cover that covers recess 23 when overlapping portion 30 is inserted to prevent recess 23 from being exposed.

[0048] The photovoltaic device 4 does not have to be placed in front of the sheet-shaped member 6, and may be placed in the same front-to-rear position as the sheet-shaped member 6. The photovoltaic device 4 may also be placed behind the sheet-shaped member 6, in which case the outer periphery of the sheet-shaped member 6 may be transparent.

[0049] The recess 23 of the remote control body 2 may be provided on the entire back surface of the remote control body 2, and the overlapping portion 30 of the panel unit 3 may form the back cover of the remote control body 2.

[0050] A circuit board 22 that controls the remote control body 2 may be provided in the overlapping portion 30, and the power supply unit 40 may be electrically connected to the circuit board 22 via copper wires that the circuit board 22 has. In this case, the power supply unit 40 is electrically connected to the remote control body 2 (specifically, the operation buttons 21, etc.) via the circuit board 22.

[0051] The remote control body 2 may have a secondary battery that is charged by the photovoltaic device 4, or may be driven by power supplied from the secondary battery.

[0052] The panel unit 3 may be arranged along the wall surface 10, and a gap may be present between the panel unit 3 and the wall surface 10.

[0053] The remote control device 1 is not limited to a toilet remote control that is installed on the wall surface 10 of a toilet room. The remote control device 1 may be installed on the wall surface 10 of a place other than a toilet room and used for other purposes.

[0054] (summary) As in the embodiment and its modified example described above, the remote control device (1) of the first aspect has the following configuration.

[0055] That is, the remote control device (1) of the first embodiment includes a remote control main body (2) installed along a wall surface (10), and a panel unit (3) arranged along the wall surface (10) and aligned with the remote control main body (2). The panel unit (3) has a photovoltaic device (4) that generates photovoltaic power. The panel unit (3) has an overlapping portion (30) that overlaps with the remote control main body (2) when viewed in a direction (D1) perpendicular to the wall surface (10). The photovoltaic device (4) includes a power supply unit (40) electrically connected to the remote control main body (2). The power supply unit (40) is located in the overlapping portion (30).

[0056] In the remote control device (1) of the first embodiment having the above configuration, the panel unit (3) aligned with the remote control main body (2) when viewed in a direction (D1) perpendicular to the wall surface (10) has a photovoltaic device (4). Therefore, in the remote control device (1) of the first embodiment, the photovoltaic device (4) can be provided in a large size, enabling sufficient power to be supplied to the remote control main body (2). Furthermore, in the remote control device (1) of the first embodiment, the power supply unit (40) of the photovoltaic device (4) is located in the overlapping portion (30) of the panel unit (3). Therefore, in the remote control device (1) of the first embodiment, the power supply unit (40) is hidden by the remote control main body (2) and is not exposed, thereby preventing damage to the power supply unit (40) due to vandalism or the like. Therefore, in the remote control device (1) of the first embodiment, the photovoltaic device (4) can stably supply power to the remote control main body (2).

[0057] As in the above-described embodiment and its modified example, the remote control device (1) of the second aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the first aspect.

[0058] That is, in the remote control device (1) of the second embodiment, the panel unit (3) further includes an information display section (5) located in a separate location from the photovoltaic device (4).

[0059] In the remote control device (1) of the second embodiment having the above-mentioned configuration, the panel unit (3) can be used not only as a photovoltaic power generating part but also as a part for displaying information.

[0060] As in the above-described embodiment and its modified example, the remote control device (1) of the third aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the second aspect.

[0061] That is, in the remote control device (1) of the third aspect, the panel unit (3) has an internal storage section (31) capable of storing the sheet-like member (6). An insertion opening (32) connected to the storage section (31) is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the panel unit (3). The sheet-like member (6) stored in the storage section (31) is displayed on the information display section (5).

[0062] In the remote control device (1) of the third aspect having the above configuration, information can be displayed on the information display section (5) simply by placing the sheet-like member (6) in the storage section (31) inside the panel unit (3). In addition, in the remote control device (1) of the third aspect, the sheet-like member (6) placed in the storage section (31) can be changed as needed, making it easy to display desired information on the information display section (5).

[0063] Furthermore, like the embodiment and its modified example described above, the remote control device (1) of the fourth aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of any one of the first to third aspects.

[0064] That is, in the remote control device (1) of the fourth embodiment, the length of the panel unit (3) in one direction (D1) is shorter than the length of the remote control body (2) in one direction (D1).

[0065] In the remote control device (1) of the fourth aspect having the above configuration, the length of protrusion of the panel unit (3) from the wall surface (10) can be reduced, so that the panel unit (3) positioned alongside the remote control body (2) is less likely to get in the way.

[0066] Furthermore, like the embodiment and its modified example described above, the remote control device (1) of the fifth aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of any one of the first to fourth aspects.

[0067] That is, in the remote control device (1) of the fifth embodiment, the panel unit (3) is located above the remote control body (2).

[0068] The fifth aspect of the remote control device (1) having the above-mentioned configuration can easily prevent a decrease in the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic device (4) that is caused by the shadow of the remote control body (2) or the shadow of the hand operating the remote control body (2) falling on the photovoltaic device (4) that the panel unit (3) has.

[0069] As in the above-described embodiment and its modified example, the remote control device (1) of the sixth aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the second or third aspect.

[0070] That is, in the remote control device (1) of the sixth aspect, the remote control main body (2) has an operation button (21) on the top surface (201). The panel unit (3) is rectangular when viewed in one direction (D1). The panel unit (3) has a photovoltaic device (4) on the upper edge portion and a pair of side edge portions. The portion of the panel unit (3) surrounded by the upper edge portion and the pair of side edge portions is an information display unit (5).

[0071] In the remote control device (1) of the sixth aspect having the above configuration, the shadow of a hand operating the operation button (21) on the top surface (201) of the remote control body (2) is less likely to fall on the photovoltaic device (4), making it easier to prevent a decrease in the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic device (4).

[0072] As in the above-described embodiment and its modified example, the remote control device (1) of the seventh aspect additionally includes the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the sixth aspect.

[0073] That is, in the remote control device (1) of the seventh embodiment, the upper edge portion of the panel unit (3) is located 2 cm or more away from the top surface (201) of the remote control body (2).

[0074] In the seventh aspect of the remote control device (1) having the above-mentioned configuration, the shadow of a hand operating the operation button (21) on the top surface (201) of the remote control body (2) is unlikely to fall on the photovoltaic device (4) at the upper edge of the panel unit (3), which makes it easier to prevent a decrease in the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic device (4).

[0075] The present disclosure has been described above based on the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments and their variations, and appropriate design changes are possible within the intended scope of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 1 Remote control device 2 Remote control unit 201 Top 21 Operation buttons 3 Panel Unit 30 overlapping part 31 Storage unit 32 Insertion port 4 Photovoltaic devices 40 Power supply unit 5 Information display section 6 Sheet-like member 10 Wall

Claims

1. A remote control unit that is installed along the wall, a panel unit arranged along the wall surface and aligned with the remote control body; the panel unit has a photovoltaic device that generates photovoltaic power, the panel unit has an overlapping portion that overlaps with the remote control body when viewed in one direction perpendicular to the wall surface, the photovoltaic device includes a power supply unit electrically connected to the remote control body; The power supply portion is located in the overlapping portion. Remote control device.

2. The panel unit further includes an information display unit located in a portion separate from the photovoltaic device. The remote control device according to claim 1 .

3. the panel unit has an internal storage section capable of storing a sheet-like member; An insertion port connected to the storage section is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the panel unit, the information display unit displays the sheet-like member contained in the container unit; The remote control device according to claim 2 .

4. The length of the panel unit in the one direction is shorter than the length of the remote control body in the one direction. The remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The panel unit is located above the remote control body. The remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. The remote control body has operation buttons on the top surface, The panel unit has a rectangular shape when viewed in the one direction, The photovoltaic power generating device is provided on an upper edge portion and a pair of side edge portions of the panel unit, The portion of the panel unit surrounded by the upper edge portion and the pair of side edge portions is the information display portion.

4. The remote control device according to claim 2 or 3.

7. The upper edge portion is located at a distance of 2 cm or more from the top surface of the remote control body. The remote control device according to claim 6.

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