Power generation module and remote control device

Abstract

To provide a power module of which an operability is improved.SOLUTION: A power module comprises: an input part; an elastic member that can accumulate energy that is input into the input part; a power generator that generates a power by rotating a rotator; a rotational member that rotates the rotator; a transmission part that transmits, to the rotational member, the energy accumulated in the elastic member; and a lock part that regulates the rotation made by the transmission part, of the rotator. During a period that the input part is moved from an initial position to a predetermined position, the energy is accumulated in the elastic member by regulating, by the lock part, the rotation of the rotator. When the input part completes the move to the predetermined position, the regulation on the rotator made by the lock part is released so that the rotator is rotated by the energy accumulated in the elastic member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] Aspects of the present invention generally relate to a power generation module and a remote control device. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Power generation modules that generate electricity by rotating a generator through operation by a user are known (Patent Documents 1 to 3). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2012-80702 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2018-191402 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2004-211642 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the power generation modules described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the generator and magnet rotate when an operating force is input (when energy is stored), so there is a risk of energy loss in the operating force and reduced operability. Also, the power generation module described in Patent Document 3 cannot generate power unless the operating force is released, so there is a risk of reduced operability.

[0005] The present invention has been made based on the recognition of the above problem, and has an object to provide a power generation module and a remote control device with improved operability for the user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A first invention is a power generation module comprising an input section, an elastic member capable of storing energy input to the input section, a generator that generates electricity by rotating a rotor, a rotating member that rotates the rotor, a transmission section that transmits the energy stored in the elastic member to the rotating member, and a locking section that regulates the rotation of the rotor by the transmission section, wherein while the input section moves from an initial position to a predetermined position, the locking section regulates the rotation of the rotor, thereby storing energy in the elastic member, and when the input section moves to the predetermined position, the regulation of the rotor by the locking section is released, and the rotor is rotated by the energy stored in the elastic member.

[0007] According to this power generation module, the generator is not rotated when storing energy, and is rotated when releasing energy, thereby suppressing loss of operating force and improving power generation efficiency. Furthermore, when the input unit moves to a predetermined position, the lock on the rotor is released and power can be generated by releasing energy. This improves user operability compared to a configuration in which the lock unit is released when there is no input to the input unit.

[0008] A second invention is a power generation module characterized in that, in the first invention, when the input section moves from the specified position to the initial position, the rotor and the rotating member are moved to a starting position by the magnetic force of the generator.

[0009] According to this power generation module, after power generation is generated by energy release, the magnetic force of the generator moves the rotating member to a specific position (start position). This allows the rotating member to be stably moved to the position for the next power generation. In addition, since the magnetic force of the generator can move the rotor and the rotating member to the start position, the power generation module can be used continuously.

[0010] A third invention is a power generating module according to the first or second invention, characterized in that when the input portion moves from the specified position to the initial position, the rotor remains at the current pole and does not move to the adjacent pole.

[0011] According to this power generation module, the rotation of the rotor after power generation is reduced, which enables the generator to reduce cogging torque and generate power continuously and stably.

[0012] A fourth invention is a power generation module according to the third invention, wherein the rotating member has a first wheel rotated by the transmission unit and a second wheel that transmits the rotation of the first wheel to the rotor, and when the input unit moves to the predetermined position, the transmission unit rotates the second wheel and the rotor via the first wheel, and when the input unit moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, the rotor remains at its current pole and maintains a state in which it does not move to an adjacent pole.

[0013] According to this power generation module, after power generation, the rotor stays at the current pole and does not move to the adjacent pole, thereby enabling continuous and stable power generation.

[0014] A fifth invention is a power generation module according to the third invention, wherein the rotating member has a first wheel rotated by the transmission unit and a second wheel transmitting the rotation of the first wheel to the rotor, the first wheel has a disk portion and a gear portion provided on the disk portion, the second wheel has a cylindrical portion, a gear portion provided on the cylindrical portion and meshing with the gear portion of the first wheel, and a block body provided movably inside the cylindrical portion and attached to the rotating shaft of the generator, and wherein when the input portion moves to the predetermined position, the transmission unit rotates the second wheel and the rotor via the first wheel, and when the input portion moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, the rotor remains at its current pole and maintains a state of not moving to an adjacent pole.

[0015] According to this power generation module, after power generation, the rotor stays at the current pole and does not move to the adjacent pole, thereby enabling continuous and stable power generation.

[0016] A sixth invention is a power generation module characterized in that, in the third invention, it further has a retraction section that retracts the transmission section from the rotating member while maintaining a state in which the rotor remains at the current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole when the input section moves from the specified position to the initial position.

[0017] According to this power generation module, after power generation, the rotor remains at the current pole and does not move to the adjacent pole, while the retraction section retracts the transmission section from the rotating member, thereby enabling continuous and stable power generation.

[0018] A seventh invention is a power generation module characterized in that, in the first invention, the distance that the locking portion moves before releasing the restriction on the rotor is shorter than the distance that the input portion moves from the initial position to the specified position.

[0019] According to this power generation module, it is possible to reduce the influence of frictional force during the movement of the lock portion until the restriction on the rotor is released.

[0020] The eighth invention is a power generation module characterized in that, in the first invention, it has a lock section operating part that serves as a force point for moving the lock section, the lock section and the lock section operating part rotate about the same pivot point in response to movement of the input part, and the distance from the pivot point to the lock section operating part is longer than the distance from the pivot point to the lock section.

[0021] According to this power generation module, the effect of frictional force can be reduced by using the principle of leverage while the locking portion moves until it releases the restriction on the rotor.

[0022] A ninth invention is a remote control device comprising a case, an operation button provided on the case, a link mechanism that moves by operating the operation button, and a power generation module connected to the link mechanism and described in the first invention.

[0023] According to this remote control device, the power generation module is operated by the link mechanism when the operation button is operated. In this case, since the rotor of the generator does not rotate when the operation button is operated, it is possible to suppress the vibration caused by the cogging torque from being transmitted to the user. Therefore, it is possible to provide a remote control device with good operability and ease of use.

[0024] The tenth invention is a power generation module comprising a main body, a movable part that moves relative to the main body when energy is input, an elastic member capable of storing the input energy, a generator that generates electricity by rotating a rotor, a rotating member that rotates the rotor, a transmission part that transmits the energy stored in the elastic member to the rotating member, and a locking part that regulates the rotation of the rotor by the transmission part, wherein the transmission part collides with the movable part inside the main body after the energy stored in the elastic member is released to rotate the rotating member.

[0025] According to this power generation module, the transmission part collides with the movable part inside the main body, so collision noise can be reduced compared to when the transmission part collides with the main body, thereby making it possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable due to abnormal noise.

[0026] An eleventh invention is a power generation module according to the tenth invention, characterized in that it further comprises a first return elastic member that returns the movable part to its original position when the input of energy is released, and the first return elastic member connects the main body part and the movable part.

[0027] According to this power generation module, the movable part can be returned to its initial position by the first elastic returning member after power generation. Also, the first elastic returning member can absorb collision energy when the transmission part collides with the movable part.

[0028] A twelfth invention is a power generation module according to the tenth or eleventh invention, characterized in that the transmission part moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the movable part.

[0029] According to this power generation module, when the transmission part and the movable part collide with each other, the collision energy of the transmission part can be dissipated in the direction of movement of the movable part, thereby reducing the collision noise between the transmission part and the movable part.

[0030] A thirteenth invention is the power generation module according to the twelfth invention, characterized in that the transmission part collides with the movable part while the movable part is moving.

[0031] According to this power generation module, the transmission part and the movable part collide with each other when the relative speed between them is low, which makes it possible to reduce the collision noise between the transmission part and the movable part.

[0032] A 14th invention is a power generation module characterized in that, in the 10th invention, it further includes a second return elastic member that returns the transmission part, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member, to its original position when the input of energy is released and the movable part returns to its original position.

[0033] According to this power generation module, after power generation, the second return elastic member can return the transmission part to its original position.

[0034] A fifteenth invention is a remote control device comprising a case, an operation button provided on the case, a link mechanism that moves by operating the operation button, and a power generation module connected to the link mechanism and described in the tenth invention.

[0035] According to this remote control device, power is generated by the user operating the operation buttons, and the remote control can be operated. Effect of the Invention

[0036] According to the aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a power generation module and a remote control device with improved operability for the user. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0037] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a remote control device including a power generation module according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical system of the remote control device. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a power generation module alone. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. 3 in an exploded state. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a front view of the power generation module. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a state when an input is made to the input unit; [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a state in which the generator generates electricity. [Figure 8] 13 is a front view showing a state when an input to the input unit is released. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of a stator and a rotor of a generator. [Figure 10]FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a power generation module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. 10 in an exploded state. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first wheel and a second wheel. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit; [Figure 14] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit; [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the generator generates electricity. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input to the input unit is released; [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a power generation module according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. 17 in an exploded state. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the rear surface of a first wheel and the rear surface of a second wheel. [Figure 20] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit; [Figure 21] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit; [Figure 22] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the generator generates electricity. [Diagram 23] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input to the input unit is released; [Figure 24] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a power generation module according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 25] 25 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. 24. FIG. [Figure 26] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit; [Figure 27] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit; [Figure 28] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the generator generates electricity. [Figure 29] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input to the input unit is released; [Diagram 30] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a power generation module according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 31] 31 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. 30 in an exploded state. [Diagram 32] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit; [Diagram 33] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit; [Diagram 34] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the generator generates electricity. [Diagram 35] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input to the input unit is released; [Diagram 36] 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a transmission unit and a wheel according to a modified example of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 37] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a power generation module according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 38] FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. 37. [Figure 39] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit; [Diagram 40] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit; [Diagram 41] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the generator generates electricity. [Diagram 42] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input to the input unit is released; [Diagram 43] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a power generation module according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 44] FIG. 44 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. 43. [Diagram 45] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit; [Figure 46] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit; [Figure 47]FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the generator generates electricity. [Figure 48] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input to the input unit is released; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0038] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, like components are designated by like reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. FIG. 1 is a front view of a remote control device equipped with a power generation module according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] The remote control device 1 is used to remotely control, for example, a toilet device (not shown) and is installed in a toilet room. The remote control device 1 includes a plurality of operation buttons 3. Each operation button 3 is, for example, a so-called push button that can be pressed down. The remote control device 1 detects the operation of each operation button 3 and transmits a wireless signal corresponding to the operated operation button 3 to the toilet device. The toilet device receives the wireless signal transmitted from the remote control device 1 and performs an operation corresponding to the wireless signal.

[0040] The remote control device 1 includes a case 2 forming an outer shell, operation buttons 3, a link mechanism 4, and a power generation module 10. The operation buttons 3 are arranged in two vertical rows on the case 2. For example, the upper end of each operation button 3 is a fixed end (fulcrum) that can rotate, and the lower end is a free end that can be pressed down. The operation buttons 3 include, for example, a stop button 3a, a rear cleansing button 3b, a bidet cleansing button 3c, a sound generating button 3d, a low water flow rate button 3e, a high water flow rate button 3f, a low volume button 3g, a high volume button 3h, and a nozzle cleaning button 3i.

[0041] The link mechanism 4 is provided inside the case 2. The link mechanism 4 connects between each of the operation buttons 3 and the power generation module 10. The link mechanism 4 has a first link 4a located on the upper side and extending in the longitudinal direction of the remote control device 1, a second link 4b located on the lower side (below the first link 4a) and extending in the longitudinal direction of the remote control device 1, and a connecting rod 4c connecting the first link 4a and the second link 4b. When the operation button 3 is operated, the link mechanism 4 moves (slides) laterally to press the input section 13a of the power generation module 10.

[0042] The power generation module 10 is provided inside the case 2. In this example, the power generation module 10 is mounted on the lower left of the case 2. The power generation module 10 is connected to each operation button 3 via a link mechanism 4, and generates power when any of the operation buttons 3 is pressed down.

[0043] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical system of the remote control device. As shown in FIG. 2, the remote control device 1 has a detection unit 5 that detects the depression operation of each operation button 3, a power supply unit 6 having a storage element 6a that stores power generated by the power generation module 10, and a control unit 7 that operates using the power generated by the power generation module 10.

[0044] When the voltage of the storage element 6a reaches or exceeds a predetermined value, the power supply unit 6 supplies the power stored in the storage element 6a to the control unit 7 to start the control unit 7. The storage element 6a may be, for example, a capacitor or a storage battery. The capacity of the storage element 6a is set to a minimum capacity that can store the power required to start the control unit 7 and transmit a wireless signal. This makes it possible to prevent the storage element 6a from becoming too large. It also makes it possible to prevent the control unit 7 from malfunctioning due to the surplus power remaining in the storage element 6a.

[0045] The control unit 7 is electrically connected to each of the multiple detection units 5. The control unit 7 transmits a wireless signal corresponding to the operation button 3 determined based on the detection result of the detection unit 5 to the toilet device, thereby remotely controlling the toilet device.

[0046] The control unit 7 has, for example, a microcomputer 7a, a high-frequency generating circuit 7b, and a transmitting unit 7c. The microcomputer 7a, for example, identifies the operation button 3 that has been pressed down and generates a signal corresponding to the identified operation button 3. The high-frequency generating circuit 7b converts, for example, the signal generated by the microcomputer 7a into a high-frequency signal. The high-frequency generating circuit 7b generates, for example, a high-frequency signal of 2.4 GHz. The transmitting unit 7c includes, for example, an antenna, and converts the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency generating circuit 7b into a wireless signal and transmits it to the toilet device.

[0047] Next, the power generating module 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a single power generation module. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the power generation module. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a state when an input is made to the input unit. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state in which the generator generates power. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a state when the input to the input unit is released. Fig. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of the stator and rotor of the generator. Fig. 9(a) is an explanatory diagram when the input unit is in the initial position (when there is no input). Fig. 9(b) is an explanatory diagram when the generator generates power. Fig. 9(c) is an explanatory diagram showing the state when the input unit returns to the initial position. Fig. 9(d) is an explanatory diagram showing the state when the input unit returns to the initial position.

[0048] The power generation module 10 is provided, for example, in a case 2 of the remote control device 1. When the operation button 3 is operated, the power generation module 10 generates power by utilizing the operating force (energy) of the operation button 3. The power generation module 10 has a main body 12, a moving member 13, a first elastic member 14, a transmission unit 16, a second elastic member 17, wheels 18, and a generator 19.

[0049] In this specification, the terms "upper", "lower", "left" and "right" of the power generation module 10 refer to the upper, lower and left and right directions, respectively, based on a state in which the input unit 13a is positioned on the upper side when viewed from the front of the movable member 13. In this specification, the direction in which the movable member 13 is provided is the "front" direction, and the direction in which the generator 19 is provided is the "rear" direction.

[0050] The main body 12 is formed of, for example, a resin material or a metal material. The main body 12 is covered by, for example, a cover (not shown). The main body 12 has a guide portion 12a that slidably guides the moving member 13, a receiving portion 12b in which a first elastic member 14 is provided, and a through hole 12c that penetrates the main body 12 in the thickness direction (front-rear direction). The guide portion 12a and the receiving portion 12b are provided on the front side of the main body 12. The through hole 12c penetrates the main body 12 from the front to the rear, and a generator 19 is attached to the rear.

[0051] The moving member 13 is formed of, for example, a resin material or a metal material, and is slidably provided on the guide portion 12a of the main body portion 12. The moving member 13 has an input portion 13a protruding from the main body portion 12, an intermediate portion 13b connected to the input portion 13a and located within the guide portion 12a, and a lock portion 13c connected to the intermediate portion 13b and protruding from the guide portion 12a toward the through hole 12c. The moving member 13 is formed in a concave shape in a front view by the input portion 13a, the intermediate portion 13b, and the lock portion 13c. The moving member 13 is a movable portion that moves relative to the main body portion 12 when an operating force (energy) is input to the input portion 13a.

[0052] The input unit 13a is a portion to which the operating force of the user is input. The input unit 13a is connected to, for example, the second link 4b of the remote control device 1. When the user presses the operation button 3 of the remote control device 1, the second link 4b presses the input unit 13a, causing the moving member 13 to move (slide). The input unit 13a is in the initial position (the state shown in FIG. 3) when it protrudes from the main body 12. That is, the initial position is a state in which the input unit 13a is not pressed by the second link 4b. In other words, the initial position is a state in which no input is being made to the input unit 13a.

[0053] As shown in Figs. 3 to 5, the intermediate portion 13b is formed in an L-shape when viewed from the front. The intermediate portion 13b connects the input portion 13a and the lock portion 13c. That is, the moving member 13 has the input portion 13a provided on the base end side and the lock portion 13c provided on the tip end side. The vertical dimension of the intermediate portion 13b is formed to be smaller than the vertical dimension of the guide portion 12a. This allows the intermediate portion 13b to slide vertically within the guide portion 12a.

[0054] The intermediate portion 13b has an attachment portion 13b1 located below the input portion 13a and to which the transmission portion 16 is attached, a stopper 13b2 located to the right of the attachment portion 13b1 and regulating the movement of the transmission portion 16, an engagement portion 13b3 located on the left side of the attachment portion 13b1 and with which the second elastic member 17 engages, and a pressing portion 13b4 provided opposite the receiving portion 12b.

[0055] The stopper 13b2 restricts the downward movement of the transmission portion 16. The engagement portion 13b3 fixes one end side of the second elastic member 17, and contacts the side surface of the guide portion 12a to stabilize the movement of the moving member 13. The pressing portion 13b4 supports the first elastic member 14 between itself and the receiving portion 12b.

[0056] The first elastic member 14 presses the pressing portion 13b4 to bias the moving member 13 upward. That is, the first elastic member 14 biases the input portion 13a in a direction to return it to its initial position. As a result, when the pressure on the operation button 3 of the remote control device 1 is released, the input portion 13a returns to its initial position while pressing the second link 4b due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In other words, the first elastic member 14 is a first return elastic member that returns the moving member 13 (movable portion) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 13a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first return elastic member) connects the receiving portion 12b of the main body portion 12 and the pressing portion 13b4 of the moving member 13.

[0057] The locking portion 13c restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b of the generator 19 by the transmission portion 16. In this example, the locking portion 13c extends upward from the tip of the intermediate portion 13b. The moving distance of the locking portion 13c is the same as the moving distance of the input portion 13a. As shown in FIG. 5, the locking portion 13c protrudes into the through hole 12c when the input portion 13a is in the initial position. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the locking portion 13c comes out of the through hole 12c when the input portion 13a moves to a predetermined position.

[0058] This predetermined position is, for example, an end position (final position) when a force is applied to the input portion 13a and the input portion 13a (moving member 13) moves. When the input portion 13a is between the initial position and the predetermined position, the lock portion 13c restricts the rotation of the wheel 18 located in the through hole 12c. That is, the lock portion 13c indirectly restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b by restricting the rotation of the wheel 18.

[0059] The transmission unit 16 is rotatably attached to the attachment portion 13b1 of the moving member 13. The transmission unit 16 transmits energy stored in a second elastic member 17, which will be described later, to the wheel 18. The transmission unit 16 has a shaft portion 16a attached to the attachment portion 13b1 and an extension portion 16b extending from the shaft portion 16a toward the through hole 12c.

[0060] The shaft portion 16a is formed, for example, in a cylindrical shape, and the mounting portion 13b1 is inserted therein. The shaft portion 16a is rotatable in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction around the mounting portion 13b1. The extension portion 16b is located above the stopper 13b2. As shown in FIG. 5, when the input portion 13a is in the initial position, the stopper 13b2 abuts against the lower surface of the extension portion 16b. In other words, when the input portion 13a is in the initial position, the stopper 13b2 restricts the clockwise rotation of the transmission portion 16.

[0061] The tip side of the lower surface of the extension portion 16b forms a contact surface 16b1 that comes into contact with the wheel 18 located inside the through hole 12c. The transmission portion 16 rotates the wheel 18 by the contact surface 16b1 pressing the wheel 18 downward.

[0062] In addition, the side surface of the extension portion 16b is an inclined surface 16b2 that extends diagonally upward to the left from the contact surface 16b1 when the extension portion 16b is in contact with the stopper 13b2. When the input portion 13a returns from a predetermined position to the initial position, the inclined surface 16b2 presses the wheel 18 to rotate the wheel 18 clockwise. The relationship between the transmission portion 16 and the wheel 18 will be described in detail later. In addition, the extension portion 16b has an engagement portion 16b3 at its upper end with which the other end side of the second elastic member 17 engages. The engagement portion 16b3 protrudes, for example, from the front surface of the extension portion 16b.

[0063] The second elastic member 17 is provided on the transmission unit 16. The second elastic member 17 is, for example, a torsion coil spring. The second elastic member 17 is provided by being wound around the outer periphery of the shaft portion 16a, with one end side engaging with the engagement portion 13b3 and the other end side engaging with the engagement portion 16b3. As a result, the second elastic member 17 biases the transmission unit 16 in the clockwise direction. The second elastic member 17 is an elastic member that accumulates the energy of the force input to the input portion 13a.

[0064] The wheel 18 is located in the through hole 12c of the main body 12 and is provided on the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19. The wheel 18 constitutes the rotating member of the present invention. The rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 is attached to the center of the wheel 18. As a result, when the wheel 18 is rotated, the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 can be rotated. In other words, the wheel 18 and the rotating shaft 19c rotate together in the same direction. The wheel 18 rotates due to the pressure of the transmission unit 16 caused by the energy (biasing force) of the second elastic member 17. Note that in this specification, the rotational direction of the wheel and rotor will be described as a forward rotation in which the generator 19 generates electricity, and a reverse rotation in the opposite direction.

[0065] The wheel 18 has a plurality of protrusions 18a1-18a6 (six in this example) that radiate from the center. Each of the protrusions 18a1-18a6 has a notch 18b cut out toward the rear at the radially outer end. That is, the protrusions 18a1-18a6 are formed in a stepped shape in the front-rear direction by a radially outer portion 18c and a radially inner portion 18d.

[0066] The cutout portion 18b positions the radial outer portion 18c of the protruding portions 18a1 to 18a6 behind the transmission portion 16. Meanwhile, the radial inner portion 18d of the protruding portions 18a1 to 18a6 protrudes forward further than the radial outer portion 18c, so that the protruding portions 18a1 to 18a6 come into contact with the extending portion 16b of the transmission portion 16.

[0067] 3 and 5, the locking portion 13c is inserted between adjacent protrusions (between the protrusions 18a4 and 18a5 in this example). As a result, the locking portion 13c comes into contact with the protrusions 18a1 to 18a6 (the protrusion 18a5 in this example) to restrict the rotation of the wheel 18 in the counterclockwise direction (forward rotation).

[0068] The generator 19 is located behind the wheels 18 and is provided on the rear surface of the main body 12. The generator 19 is, for example, a stepping motor. As shown in Fig. 9, the generator 19 has a stator 19a, a rotor 19b, and a rotating shaft 19c.

[0069] The stator 19a is formed, for example, in a circular ring shape. The stator 19a has a magnetic pole 19a1 and a coil 19a2 wound around it. In this example, the stator 19a has six magnetic poles 19a1 corresponding to the protruding parts 18a1 to 18a6 of the wheel 18. The coil 19a2 is connected to a power supply unit 6 of the remote control device 1.

[0070] The rotor 19b is located inside the stator 19a. The rotor 19b is a magnetic body having a magnet. In this example, the rotor 19b has six magnetic poles (three N poles and three S poles) corresponding to the protruding parts 18a1 to 18a6 of the wheel 18. A rotating shaft 19c is provided at the center of the rotor 19b. That is, the magnetic poles are arranged in a line around the rotating shaft 19c in the circumferential direction.

[0071] The generator 19 generates electricity by rotating the rotor 19b. That is, as the rotor 19b rotates, a current flows through the coil 19a2. The electric power generated by the generator 19 is stored in the power storage element 6a of the power supply unit 6. The number of magnetic poles 19a1 of the stator 19a and the number of magnetic poles of the rotor 19b may be an integer multiple of the number of protrusions of the wheel 18.

[0072] Thus, the power generating module 10 according to the first embodiment has the configuration described above. Next, the operation of the power generating module 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0073] 5 shows a state where no force is applied to the input unit 13a. In other words, the operation button 3 of the remote control device 1 is not being operated. In this case, the tip of the input unit 13a is located at an initial position protruding from the main body 12. The wheel 18 is stationary at the starting position. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the rotor 19b of the generator 19 is stationary at a stable position (starting position).

[0074] 6, when a force F (operating force) acts on the input portion 13a, the moving member 13 moves (slides) within the guide portion 12a against the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In this case, the lock portion 13c of the wheel 18 is in contact with the protrusion 18a5, so that the counterclockwise rotation of the wheel 18 is restricted.

[0075] Therefore, the extension portion 16b of the transmission portion 16 is pressed against the protrusion portion 18a1 of the wheel 18. The transmission portion 16 moves in the direction of the arrow A1 against the biasing force of the second elastic member 17. In other words, the transmission portion 16 moves relative to the moving member 13. That is, when a force F acts on the input portion 13a, the second elastic member 17 is contracted by the transmission portion 16 while the lock portion 13c restricts the rotation of the wheel 18, and energy (spring force) is accumulated.

[0076] 7, when a further force F acts on the input portion 13a and the input portion 13a moves to a predetermined position, the restriction on rotation of the wheel 18 by the lock portion 13c is released. As a result, the transmission portion 16 presses the protruding portion 18a1 of the wheel 18 in the direction of the arrow A2 by the biasing force of the second elastic member 17.

[0077] As a result, the wheel 18 rotates (forward rotation) in the direction of the arrow A3 (counterclockwise). Further rotation of the wheel 18 is restricted by the contact of the protrusion 18a2 with the transmission part 16. In this case, as shown in Fig. 9(b), the rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotates (forward rotation) in the counterclockwise direction together with the wheel 18. As a result, a current flows through the coil 19a2 of the generator 19 (the generator generates electricity).

[0078] As shown in FIG. 8, when the input to the input portion 13a is released, the moving member 13 moves in the direction of the arrow A4 due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. That is, the input portion 13a is returned from a predetermined position to an initial position by the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In other words, the first elastic member 14 is a first return elastic member that returns the moving member 13 (movable portion) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 13a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first return elastic member) connects the main body portion 12 and the moving member 13. In this case, the wheel 18 rotates (reversely rotates) in the direction of the arrow A5 (clockwise) by being pressed by the transmission portion 16 while the protrusion 18a2 moves along the inclined surface 16b2 of the transmission portion 16. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(c), the rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotates (reversely rotates) clockwise against the magnetic force between the rotor 19b and the stator 19a.

[0079] Then, when the input unit 13a returns to the initial position, the protrusion 18a2 is positioned below the transmission unit 16. This releases the wheel 18 from the restriction of counterclockwise rotation by the transmission unit 16. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 9(d), the rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotates counterclockwise to a stable position due to magnetic force. This causes the wheel 18 to rotate until it reaches the same state (start position) as in Fig. 5, and waits for the next input to the input unit 13a.

[0080] Next, when an input is made to the input unit 13a, the transmission unit 16 presses the protrusion 18a2 to rotate the wheel 18 and the rotor 19b. In this example, the wheel 18 makes one revolution with six operations of the operation button 3 (i.e., six power generation).

[0081] According to the power generation module 10 of the first embodiment, while the input part 13a moves from the initial position to a predetermined position, the lock part 13c restricts the rotation of the wheel 18, and energy is stored in the second elastic member 17. Then, when the input part 13a moves to the predetermined position, the restriction on the wheel 18 by the lock part 13c is released, and the energy stored in the second elastic member 17 causes the transmission part 16 to rotate the wheel 18 in the forward direction, thereby rotating the rotor 19b of the generator 19.

[0082] As a result, when an input is made to the input unit 13a, the power generation module 10 does not rotate the wheel 18, so that it is possible to efficiently store energy. Also, since the rotor 19b of the generator 19 does not rotate while the input unit 13a moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, it is possible to suppress the cogging torque caused by the generator 19. As a result, it is possible to improve the operability of the remote control device 1.

[0083] Furthermore, even if the input portion 13a rotates in the process of returning from a predetermined position to the initial position, the wheel 18 is returned to the starting position by the generator 19. Therefore, the power generation module 10 can stably generate power.

[0084] The transmission unit 16 collides with the movable unit (stopper 13b2 of the moving member 13) during power generation. That is, the transmission unit 16 collides with the stopper 13b2 of the moving member 13 inside the main body 12 after the energy stored in the second elastic member 17 is released to rotate the rotating member (wheel 18). The main body 12 is covered with a cover. Since the transmission unit 16 collides with the moving member 13 inside the main body 12, the collision sound can be reduced compared to when the transmission unit 16 collides with the main body 12. This makes it possible to suppress the user from feeling uncomfortable due to abnormal sounds.

[0085] The first elastic member 14 is a first return elastic member that returns the moving member 13 to its original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 13a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first return elastic member) connects the main body portion 12 and the moving member 13. This allows the first elastic member 14 to return the moving member 13 to its initial position after power generation. In addition, the first elastic member 14 can absorb collision energy when the transmission portion 16 collides with the moving member 13.

[0086] The transmission unit 16 moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the moving member 13. That is, when a force F acts on the input unit 13a, the moving member 13 moves downward. Then, when the rotation restriction of the wheel 18 by the lock unit 13c is released, the transmission unit 16 moves downward by the biasing force of the second elastic member 17. In this case, the transmission unit 16 collides with the stopper 13b2 of the moving member 13 after rotating the wheel 18. In this way, since the movement directions of the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 are the same (downward), the collision energy of the transmission unit 16 can be released in the moving direction of the moving member 13 when the transmission unit 16 collides with the moving member 13. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 can be reduced.

[0087] The transmission unit 16 may collide with the moving member 13 while the moving member 13 is moving. In other words, the restriction on the rotation of the wheel 18 by the lock unit 13c may be released while the moving member 13 is moving. This allows the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 to collide with each other when the relative speed between the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 is low. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 can be reduced.

[0088] 10 to 16 show a power generating module 20 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In the power generating module 20 according to the second embodiment, a wheel 21 has a first wheel 22 and a second wheel 30. In the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0089] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a power generating module according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the first wheel and the second wheel.

[0090] The wheel 21 of the power generation module 20 has a first wheel 22 and a second wheel 30. The wheel 21 constitutes a rotating member of the present invention. The first wheel 22 and the second wheel 30 overlap in the front-rear direction. The first wheel 22 is a part that receives the energy of the second elastic member 17 from the transmission unit 16. The second wheel 30 is located between the first wheel 22 and the generator 19, and is a part that transmits the energy received by the first wheel 22 to the generator 19.

[0091] The first wheel 22 is located in front of the second wheel 30. The diameter of the first wheel 22 is smaller than the diameter of the second wheel 30. As shown in Fig. 12, the first wheel 22 has a plurality of (six in this example) first protrusions 23a to 23f and second protrusions 24a to 24f protruding from the rear surface 22a toward the second wheel 30.

[0092] The first protrusions 23a-23f are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction of the first wheel 22. The first protrusions 23a-23f extend radially from the center of the first wheel 22 toward the ends. The first protrusions 23a-23f are not in contact with the second wheel 30.

[0093] The first protrusions 23a to 23f come into contact with the extensions 16b of the transmission part 16. That is, the energy stored in the second elastic member 17 causes the transmission part 16 to press the first protrusions 23a to 23f, causing the first wheel 22 to rotate counterclockwise (forward rotation).

[0094] Each of the second protrusions 24a-24f is provided adjacent to each of the first protrusions 23a-23f on the radial inner side (toward the center of the first wheel 22) of each of the first protrusions 23a-23f. Each of the second protrusions 24a-24f has a larger protruding dimension from the rear surface 22a than each of the first protrusions 23a-23f.

[0095] The second protrusions 24a to 24f are located between the protruding portions 31 to 36 of the second wheel 30. The second protrusions 24a to 24f are in contact with the side surfaces of the protruding portions 31 to 36 of the second wheel 30. The first wheel 22 transmits the energy transmitted from the transmission unit 16 to the second wheel 30 from the second protrusions 24a to 24f.

[0096] The first wheel 22 has an insertion hole 25 in the center thereof into which the third elastic member 39 is inserted. The insertion hole 25 has an engagement portion 25a with which one end side of the third elastic member 39 engages.

[0097] The second wheel 30 is located between the first wheel 22 and the generator 19. The second wheel 30 is rotated by the first wheel 22. The rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 is attached to the center of the rear side of the second wheel 30. As a result, when the second wheel 30 rotates, the rotating shaft 19c and the rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotate.

[0098] 12, the second wheel 30 has a plurality of protrusions 31-36 (six in this example) that radiate from the center. Each of the protrusions 31-36 has a notch 30a cut out toward the rear at its radially outer end. That is, the protrusions 31-36 are formed in a stepped shape in the front-rear direction by a radially outer portion 30b and a radially inner portion 30c.

[0099] The protruding portions 31 to 36 face the first protrusions 23a to 23f of the first wheel 22 in the front-rear direction. In addition, the radially outer portions 30b of the protruding portions 31 to 36 face the extending portion 16b of the transmitting portion 16 in the front-rear direction. The extending portion 16b of the transmitting portion 16 is located between the first wheel 22 and the second wheel 30, and is adapted to come into contact with the first protrusions 23a to 23f of the first wheel 22.

[0100] The radially inner portions 30c of the protruding portions 31-36 protrude further forward than the radially outer portions 30b. The second protrusions 24a-24f of the first wheel 22 abut against the side surfaces of the radially inner portions 30c. That is, each of the second protrusions 24a-24f is located between adjacent radially inner portions 30c. The second wheel 30 rotates forward as the radially inner portions 30c are pressed by the second protrusions 24a-24f of the first wheel 22.

[0101] 10 and 13, the locking portion 13c is inserted between adjacent protrusions (in this example, between the protrusions 34 and 35). As a result, the locking portion 13c comes into contact with the protrusions 31 to 36 (in this example, the protrusion 35) to restrict the second wheel 30 from rotating in the counterclockwise direction (forward rotation).

[0102] Further, the second wheel 30 has an insertion hole 37 in the center of the front side thereof into which the third elastic member 39 is inserted. This insertion hole 37 has an engagement portion 37a with which the other end side of the third elastic member 39 engages. As shown in Fig. 12, in this example, the radially inner portion 30c of the protrusion 34 is cut out toward the rear so that the other end of the third elastic member 39 can engage.

[0103] The third elastic member 39 elastically connects the first wheel 22 and the second wheel 30. The third elastic member 39 is, for example, a torsion coil spring. The front side of the third elastic member 39 is inserted into the insertion hole 25 of the first wheel 22, and the rear side is inserted into the insertion hole 37 of the second wheel 30. In this state, one end side of the third elastic member 39 is engaged with the engagement portion 25a of the insertion hole 25, and the other end side is engaged with the engagement portion 37a of the insertion hole 37. The third elastic member 39 biases the first wheel 22 in the counterclockwise direction (positive rotation direction) relative to the second wheel 30.

[0104] Further, the spring constant of the third elastic member 39 is smaller than the magnetic force between the stator 19a and the rotor 19b of the generator 19. In other words, the rotation of the rotor 19b of the generator 19 is not restricted by the biasing force of the third elastic member 39.

[0105] Thus, the power generating module 20 according to the second embodiment has the configuration described above. Next, the operation of the power generating module 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the generator generates power. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the input to the input unit is released. 13 to 16, the first wheel 22 and the second wheel 30 are shown in a see-through manner.

[0106] 13, when the operation button 3 is not operated, the input unit 13a is in the initial position, and the first wheel 22, the second wheel 30, and the rotor 19b are in the starting position. In this case, the first protrusions 23a to 23f of the first wheel 22 overlap the protrusions 31 to 36 of the second wheel 30 in the front-rear direction, respectively. Also, the second protrusions 24a to 24f of the first wheel 22 abut against the side surfaces of the protrusions 31 to 36 of the second wheel 30, respectively.

[0107] When the operation button 3 is operated, the link mechanism 4 presses the input portion 13a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 14, the moving member 13 moves (slides) within the guide portion 12a against the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In this case, the second wheel 30 is restricted from rotating in the counterclockwise direction because the protruding portion 35 is in contact with the lock portion 13c. Therefore, the first wheel 22 is also restricted from rotating in the counterclockwise direction. That is, the lock portion 13c indirectly restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b by restricting the rotation of the second wheel 30.

[0108] As a result, the extension portion 16b of the transmission portion 16 is pressed against the first protrusion 23a of the first wheel 22. The transmission portion 16 rotates counterclockwise around the attachment portion 13b1 against the biasing force of the second elastic member 17. In other words, the transmission portion 16 moves relative to the moving member 13. That is, when a force acts on the input portion 13a, the second elastic member 17 is contracted by the transmission portion 16 and accumulates energy (spring force) while the lock portion 13c restricts the rotation of the wheel 21.

[0109] 15, when a further force acts on the input portion 13a and the input portion 13a moves to a predetermined position, the restriction on rotation of the wheel 21 by the lock portion 13c is released. As a result, the transmission portion 16 presses the first protrusion 23a of the first wheel 22 by the biasing force of the second elastic member 17.

[0110] As a result, the first wheel 22 rotates counterclockwise (forward rotation). The second wheel 30 rotates counterclockwise together with the first wheel 22 with the protrusions 31-36 pressed by the second protrusions 24a-24f of the first wheel 22. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotates counterclockwise (forward rotation) together with the second wheel 30. As a result, a current flows through the coil 19a2 of the generator 19, generating electricity.

[0111] Further rotation of the first wheel 22 is restricted by the first protrusion 23b coming into contact with the inclined surface 16b2 of the transmission part 16. Here, the spring force of the third elastic member 39 provided between the first wheel 22 and the second wheel 30 is smaller than the magnetic force of the generator 19. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 15, the second wheel 30 rotates counterclockwise to the next start position against the biasing force of the third elastic member 39 due to the magnetic force of the generator 19.

[0112] As shown in FIG. 16, when the operation of the operation button 3 is released, the input to the input section 13a is released. Then, the moving member 13 returns due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. That is, the input section 13a is returned from a predetermined position to the initial position due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In other words, the first elastic member 14 is a first returning elastic member that returns the moving member 13 (movable section) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input section 13a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first returning elastic member) connects the receiving section 12b of the main body section 12 and the pressing section 13b4 of the moving member 13.

[0113] In this case, the first wheel 22 moves with the first protrusion 23b along the inclined surface 16b2 of the transmission part 16. At this time, the first wheel 22 rotates clockwise (reversely) against the biasing force of the third elastic member 39 with the first protrusion 23b pressed against the transmission part 16. Since the magnetic force of the generator 19 is greater than the spring force of the third elastic member 39, the second wheel 30 does not rotate together with the first wheel 22 and maintains the starting position. In other words, the rotor 19b of the generator 19 is non-rotating when the input part 13a moves from the predetermined position to the initial position.

[0114] In addition, when the input unit 13a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the rotor 19b only needs to remain at the current pole and maintain a state of not moving to an adjacent pole. That is, the second wheel 30 and the rotor 19b are allowed to move (rotate) within a range in which the rotor 19b does not move to an adjacent pole. In other words, when the input unit 13a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the second wheel 30 and the rotor 19b may rotate slightly in the opposite direction.

[0115] Then, when the input unit 13a returns to the initial position, the first protrusion 23b of the first wheel 22 is positioned below the transmission unit 16. As a result, the first wheel 22 is released from the restriction of counterclockwise rotation by the transmission unit 16. Therefore, the first wheel 22 rotates by the biasing force of the third elastic member 39 until it reaches the same state (start position) as in FIG. 13, and waits for the next input to the input unit 13a. When the next input is made to the input unit 13a, the transmission unit 16 presses the first protrusion 23b of the first wheel 22 to rotate the second wheel 30 and the rotor 19b. In this example, the wheel 21 rotates once by six operations of the operation button 3 (i.e., six power generation).

[0116] According to the power generation module 20 of the second embodiment, the wheel 21 has a first wheel 22 rotated by the transmission unit 16 and a second wheel 30 that transmits the rotation of the first wheel 22 to the rotor 19b. When the input unit 13a moves from the initial position to a predetermined position, the transmission unit 16 rotates the second wheel 30 and the rotor 19b forward via the first wheel 22 to cause the generator 19 to generate electricity. When the input unit 13a subsequently moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, the rotor 19b remains at the current pole and maintains a state in which it does not move to an adjacent pole. That is, when the input unit 13a returns to the initial position from the predetermined position after power generation, the second wheel 30 and the rotor 19b reduce the amount of rotation.

[0117] Therefore, when the operation button 3 of the remote control device 1 is operated, the rotor 19b of the generator 19 does not rotate, so that the cogging torque of the generator 19 can be suppressed, improving the operability of the remote control device 1. In addition, the rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotates less after power generation. Therefore, the power generation module 20 allows the generator 19 to generate power stably.

[0118] The transmission unit 16 collides with the movable unit (stopper 13b2 of the moving member 13) during power generation. That is, the transmission unit 16 collides with the stopper 13b2 of the moving member 13 inside the main body 12 after the energy stored in the second elastic member 17 is released to rotate the rotating member (wheel 21). The main body 12 is covered with a cover. Since the transmission unit 16 collides with the moving member 13 inside the main body 12, the collision sound can be reduced compared to when the transmission unit 16 collides with the main body 12. This makes it possible to suppress the user from feeling uncomfortable due to abnormal sounds.

[0119] The first elastic member 14 is a first return elastic member that returns the moving member 13 to its original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 13a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first return elastic member) connects the main body portion 12 and the moving member 13. This allows the first elastic member 14 to return the moving member 13 to its initial position after power generation. In addition, the first elastic member 14 can absorb collision energy when the transmission portion 16 collides with the moving member 13.

[0120] The transmission unit 16 moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the moving member 13. That is, when a force F acts on the input unit 13a, the moving member 13 moves downward. Then, when the rotation restriction of the wheel 21 by the lock unit 13c is released, the transmission unit 16 moves downward by the biasing force of the second elastic member 17. In this case, the transmission unit 16 collides with the stopper 13b2 of the moving member 13 after rotating the wheel 21. In this way, since the movement directions of the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 are the same (downward), the collision energy of the transmission unit 16 can be released in the moving direction of the moving member 13 when the transmission unit 16 collides with the moving member 13. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 can be reduced.

[0121] The transmission unit 16 may collide with the moving member 13 while the moving member 13 is moving. In other words, the restriction of rotation of the wheel 18 by the lock unit 13c may be released while the moving member 13 is moving. This allows the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 to collide with each other when the relative speed between the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 is low. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 16 and the moving member 13 can be reduced.

[0122] 17 to 23 show a power generating module 40 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the power generating module 40 according to the third embodiment, a wheel 50 has a first wheel 52 and a second wheel 60. In the third embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

[0123] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a power generating module according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG. FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing the rear surface of the first wheel and the rear surface of the second wheel.

[0124] The main body 41 has a guide portion 41a for slidably guiding the moving member 43, a receiving portion 41b on which the first elastic member 14 is provided, a through hole 41c penetrating the main body 41 in the thickness direction (front-rear direction), and a support portion 41d located on the side of the through hole 41c. The through hole 41c penetrates the main body 41 from the front to the rear, and a generator 19 is attached to the rear. A second wheel 60, which will be described later, is disposed in the through hole 41c. The support portion 41d is provided between the guide portion 41a and the through hole 41c. A first wheel 52, which will be described later, is rotatably attached to the support portion 41d.

[0125] The moving member 43 has an input portion 43a protruding from the main body portion 41, an intermediate portion 43b connected to the input portion 43a and positioned within the guide portion 41a, and a lock portion 43c connected to the intermediate portion 43b and extending from the guide portion 41a toward between the main body portion 41 and the first wheel 52. The moving member 43 is formed into a concave shape in a front view by the input portion 43a, the intermediate portion 43b, and the lock portion 43c. The moving member 43 is a movable portion that moves relative to the main body portion 41 when an operating force (energy) is input to the input portion 43a.

[0126] The input section 43a is a portion to which an operating force from a user is input, similar to the input section 13a according to the first embodiment. The input section 43a protrudes forward from the intermediate section 43b. A second elastic member 47, which will be described later, is supported on the lower surface of the input section 43a. As shown in Figs. 17 and 20, the input section 13a is in an initial position when protruding from the main body section 12.

[0127] The intermediate portion 43b is formed in an L-shape when viewed from the front. The intermediate portion 43b connects the input portion 43a and the lock portion 43c. The vertical dimension of the intermediate portion 43b is smaller than the vertical dimension of the guide portion 41a. This allows the intermediate portion 43b to slide vertically within the guide portion 41a.

[0128] The intermediate portion 43b has an attachment portion 43b1 below the input portion 13a to which the transmission portion 16 is attached. The attachment portion 43b1 is a through hole that penetrates the intermediate portion 43b in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) and extends in the up-down direction. The intermediate portion 43b also has a pressing portion 43b2 with which the first elastic member 14 engages, at a position facing the receiving portion 41b.

[0129] The locking portion 43c restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b of the generator 19 by the transmission portion 45. In this example, the locking portion 43c extends upward from the tip of the intermediate portion 43b. The moving distance of the locking portion 43c is the same as the moving distance of the input portion 43a. As shown in FIG. 20, the locking portion 43c restricts the rotation of the first wheel 52 when the input portion 43a is in the initial position. That is, the locking portion 43c indirectly restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b by restricting the rotation of the first wheel 52. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, the locking portion 43c releases the restriction on the rotation of the first wheel 52 when the input portion 43a moves to a predetermined position.

[0130] The transmission part 45 is attached to the mounting part 43b1 of the moving member 43 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. The transmission part 45 moves in the vertical direction relative to the moving member 43. The transmission part 45 is formed in a concave shape with an opening on the front side. A second elastic member 47 described later is disposed inside the transmission part 45. The transmission part 45 transmits the energy stored in the second elastic member 47 to the wheel 50. The transmission part 45 is inserted between the moving member 43 and the first wheel 52. The lower surface of the transmission part 45 serves as a contact surface 45a that contacts the first wheel 52. In addition, the side surface of the transmission part 45 on the first wheel 52 side serves as a contact surface 45b that contacts the first wheel 52.

[0131] The second elastic member 47 is provided on the transmission section 45. The second elastic member 47 is, for example, a compression coil spring. One end side (upper end side) of the second elastic member 47 is supported on the upper surface of the attachment section 43b1, and the other end side (lower end side) is supported on the bottom surface of the transmission section 45. As a result, the second elastic member 47 biases the transmission section 45 downward. The second elastic member 47 is an elastic member that accumulates the energy of the force input to the input section 43a.

[0132] The wheel 50 has a first wheel 52 rotated by the transmission unit 45, and a second wheel 60 that transmits the rotation of the first wheel 52 to the rotor 19b. The wheel 50 constitutes a rotating member of the present invention. The first wheel 52 and the second wheel 60 are aligned in the left-right direction. The first wheel 52 is a part that receives the energy of the second elastic member 47 from the transmission unit 45. The second wheel 60 is located between the first wheel 52 and the generator 19, and is a part that transmits the energy received by the first wheel 52 to the generator 19.

[0133] The first wheel 52 is rotatably attached to the support portion 41d of the main body portion 41. The first wheel 52 has a disk portion 53 and a gear portion 55 provided on the disk portion 53. As shown in Fig. 19, a rear surface 53a of the disk portion 53 is provided with a plurality of (six in this example) protruding portions 54a to 54f that protrude rearward and are spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The protruding portions 54a to 54f extend radially outward from the center of the rear surface 53a.

[0134] The first wheel 52 rotates when the protrusions 54a to 54f are pressed by the transmission unit 45. As shown in Figs. 17 and 20, the locking unit 43c is inserted between adjacent protrusions (between the protrusions 54d and 54e in this example). As a result, the locking unit 43c comes into contact with the protrusions 54a to 54f (the protrusion 54e in this example) to restrict the rotation of the first wheel 52 in the counterclockwise direction (forward rotation).

[0135] The gear portion 55 is provided on a side surface (a radially outer end portion) of the disc portion 53. As shown in Fig. 17, the gear portion 55 is located forward of the transmission portion 45. The gear portion 55 meshes with a gear portion 63 of the second wheel 60.

[0136] The second wheel 60 is located between the first wheel 52 and the generator 19. The second wheel 60 is rotated by the first wheel 52. The second wheel 60 has a cylindrical portion 61, a gear portion 63 that is provided on the cylindrical portion 61 and meshes with the gear portion 55 of the first wheel 52, and a block body 65 that is movably provided inside the cylindrical portion 61 and attached to the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19.

[0137] The cylindrical portion 61 is formed, for example, in a stepped shape. As shown in FIG. 19, the cylindrical portion 61 is a bottomed tubular shape with a sector-shaped space S formed on the rear side. The gear portion 63 is provided on the side surface (radial outer end portion) of the cylindrical portion 61. The gear portion 63 meshes with the gear portion 55 of the first wheel 52, so that the cylindrical portion 61 rotates together with the first wheel 52. In this example, the number of teeth of the gear portion 63 of the second wheel 60 is smaller than the number of teeth of the gear portion 55 of the first wheel 52. This allows the rotation angle of the second wheel 60 to be larger than the rotation angle of the first wheel 52.

[0138] The block body 65 is provided in the space S of the cylindrical portion 61. The rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 is attached to the center of the block body 65. That is, the block body 65 and the rotating shaft 19c (rotor 19b) of the generator 19 rotate together. It should be noted that the cylindrical portion 61 is not attached to the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19. The cylindrical portion 61 is attached to the block body 65.

[0139] 19, the block body 65 is formed smaller than the space S of the cylindrical portion 61. The block body 65 rotates by being pressed against one inner surface 61a of the cylindrical portion 61. Since the block body 65 is formed smaller than the space S of the cylindrical portion 61, the cylindrical portion 61 and the block body 65 are capable of relative rotation.

[0140] The third elastic member 67 is provided inside the cylindrical portion 61 (space S) between the other inner surface 61b of the cylindrical portion 61 and the block body 65. The third elastic member 67 is, for example, a V-shaped leaf spring, and biases the block body 65 toward the inner surface 61a of the cylindrical portion 61. The spring constant of the third elastic member 67 is smaller than the magnetic force between the stator 19a and the rotor 19b of the generator 19. In other words, the rotation of the rotor 19b of the generator 19 is not restricted by the biasing force of the third elastic member 67.

[0141] Thus, the power generating module 40 according to the third embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration. Next, the operation of the power generating module 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. FIG. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the generator generates power. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the input to the input unit is released. 20 to 23 show, in vertical cross-section, the operation of the moving member 43, the transmission portion 45, the protrusions 54a to 54f of the first wheel 52, the cylindrical portion 61 of the second wheel 60, and the block body 65. In FIG.

[0142] First, as shown in Fig. 20, when the operation button 3 is not operated, the input portion 43a is in the initial position, and the first wheel 52, the second wheel 60, and the rotor 19b are in the starting position. In this case, the lock portion 43c is located between the protrusions 54d and 54e. The third elastic member 67 biases the block body 65 toward the inner surface 61a of the cylindrical portion 61.

[0143] When the operation button 3 is operated, the link mechanism 4 presses the input portion 43a. As a result, as shown in Fig. 21, a force F (operation force) acts on the input portion 43a, and the moving member 43 moves (slides) within the guide portion 41a against the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In this case, the first wheel 52 is restricted from rotating in the counterclockwise direction because the protruding portion 54e is in contact with the locking portion 43c. Therefore, the second wheel 60 is also restricted from rotating in the clockwise direction.

[0144] The contact surface 45a of the transmission part 45 is pressed against the protruding part 54a of the first wheel 52. The transmission part 45 moves relative to the moving member 43 in the direction of the arrow B1 against the biasing force of the second elastic member 47. That is, when a force F acts on the input part 43a, the second elastic member 47 is contracted by the transmission part 45 while the lock part 43c restricts the rotation of the wheel 50, and accumulates energy (spring force).

[0145] 22, when a further force F acts on the input portion 43a and the input portion 43a moves to a predetermined position, the restriction on rotation of the first wheel 52 by the lock portion 43c is released. As a result, the transmission portion 45 presses the protruding portion 54a of the first wheel 52 in the direction of the arrow B2 by the biasing force of the second elastic member 47.

[0146] As a result, the first wheel 52 rotates (forward rotation) in the direction of arrow B3 (counterclockwise direction). Further rotation of the first wheel 52 is restricted by the contact of the protruding portion 54b with the contact surface 45b of the transmission portion 45. When the first wheel 52 rotates, the second wheel 60 meshed with the gear portion 55 of the first wheel 52 rotates (forward rotation) in the direction of arrow B4 (clockwise direction).

[0147] In this case, the block body 65 of the second wheel 60 is pressed against the inner surface 61a of the cylindrical portion 61, and rotates clockwise together with the cylindrical portion 61. When the block body 65 rotates, the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 also rotates. As a result, the generator 19 generates electricity as the rotor 19b rotates.

[0148] As shown in FIG. 23, when the operation of the operation button 3 is released, the input to the input portion 43a is released. Then, the moving member 43 moves in the direction of the arrow B5 by the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. That is, the input portion 43a is returned from a predetermined position to its initial position by the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In other words, the first elastic member 14 is a first returning elastic member that returns the moving member 43 (movable portion) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 43a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first returning elastic member) connects the receiving portion 41b of the main body portion 41 and the pressing portion 43b2 of the moving member 43.

[0149] In this case, the protrusion 54b of the first wheel 52 moves along the contact surface 45b of the transmission unit 45. At this time, the protrusion 54b of the first wheel 52 is pressed by the transmission unit 45, and the first wheel 52 rotates (reversely rotates) in the direction of arrow B6 (clockwise direction). Since the magnetic force of the generator 19 is greater than the spring force of the third elastic member 67, only the cylindrical portion 61 of the second wheel 60 reversely rotates in the direction of arrow B7 (clockwise direction) against the biasing force of the third elastic member 67. In other words, when the input portion 43a moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, the rotor 19b of the generator 19 does not rotate even if the cylindrical portion 61 of the second wheel 60 rotates.

[0150] In addition, when the input part 43a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the rotor 19b only needs to remain at the current pole and maintain a state of not moving to an adjacent pole. That is, the block body 65 of the second wheel 60 and the rotor 19b are allowed to move (rotate) within a range in which the rotor 19b does not move to an adjacent pole. In other words, when the input part 43a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the block body 65 of the second wheel 60 and the rotor 19b may rotate slightly in the opposite direction.

[0151] Then, when the input unit 43a returns to the initial position, the protrusion 54b of the first wheel 52 is positioned below the transmission unit 45. As a result, the first wheel 52 is released from the restriction of counterclockwise rotation by the transmission unit 45. Therefore, the first wheel 52 and the second wheel 60 rotate to the start position by the biasing force of the third elastic member 67 and wait for the next input to the input unit 43a. When the next input is made to the input unit 43a, the transmission unit 45 presses the protrusion 54b of the first wheel 52 to rotate the second wheel 60 and the rotor 19b. In this example, the first wheel 52 rotates once by six operations of the operation button 3 (i.e., six power generation).

[0152] In the power generation module 40 according to the third embodiment, the wheel 50 has a first wheel 52 rotated by the transmission unit 45, and a second wheel 60 that transmits the rotation of the first wheel 52 to the rotor 19b. The first wheel 52 has a disk portion 53 and a gear portion 55 provided on the disk portion 53. The second wheel 60 has a cylindrical portion 61, a gear portion 63 provided on the cylindrical portion 61 and meshing with the gear portion 55 of the first wheel 52, and a block body 65 that is movably provided inside the cylindrical portion 61 and attached to the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19.

[0153] Then, when the input part 43a moves to a predetermined position, the transmission part 45 rotates the second wheel 60 and the rotor 19b in the forward direction via the first wheel 52. After that, when the input part 43a moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, the rotor 19b stays at the current pole and maintains a state in which it does not move to the adjacent pole. That is, the block body 65 of the second wheel 60 reduces the amount of rotation after power generation by the third elastic member 67 and the magnetic force of the generator 19.

[0154] Therefore, when the operation button 3 of the remote control device 1 is operated, the rotor 19b of the generator 19 does not rotate, so that the cogging torque of the generator 19 can be suppressed, improving the operability of the remote control device 1. In addition, the rotation of the rotor 19b of the generator 19 is reduced after power generation. Therefore, the power generation module 40 allows the generator 19 to generate power stably.

[0155] The transmission unit 45 collides with the bottom surface of the attachment portion 43b1 of the moving member 43 during power generation. That is, the transmission unit 45 collides with the movable portion inside the main body portion 41 after the energy stored in the second elastic member 47 is released to rotate the rotating member (wheel 50). The main body portion 41 is covered with a cover. Since the transmission unit 45 collides with the moving member 43 inside the main body portion 41, the collision sound can be reduced compared to when the transmission unit 45 collides with the main body portion 41. This can prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable due to abnormal sounds.

[0156] The first elastic member 14 is a first return elastic member that returns the moving member 43 to its original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 43a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first return elastic member) connects the main body portion 41 and the moving member 43. This allows the first elastic member 14 to return the moving member 43 to its initial position after power generation. In addition, the first elastic member 14 can absorb collision energy when the transmission portion 45 collides with the moving member 43.

[0157] The transmission part 45 moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the moving member 43. That is, when a force F acts on the input part 43a, the moving member 43 moves downward. Then, when the rotation restriction of the first wheel 52 by the lock part 43c is released, the transmission part 45 moves downward by the biasing force of the second elastic member 47. In this case, the transmission part 45 collides with the bottom surface of the mounting part 43b1 after rotating the first wheel 52. In this way, since the moving directions of the transmission part 45 and the moving member 43 are the same (downward), the collision energy of the transmission part 45 can be released in the moving direction of the moving member 43 when the transmission part 45 and the moving member 43 collide with each other. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission part 45 and the moving member 43 can be reduced.

[0158] The transmission unit 45 may collide with the moving member 43 while the moving member 43 is moving. That is, the restriction on rotation of the first wheel 52 by the lock unit 43c may be released while the moving member 43 is moving. This allows the transmission unit 45 and the moving member 43 to collide with each other when the relative speed between the transmission unit 45 and the moving member 43 is low. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 45 and the moving member 43 can be reduced.

[0159] 24 to 29 show a power generation module 70 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The power generation module 70 according to the fourth embodiment has a retraction section 75 for retracting the transmission section 80 from the wheel 90. In the fourth embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0160] FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing a power generating module according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG.

[0161] The moving member 72 has an input portion 72a protruding from the main body portion 12, an intermediate portion 72b connected to the input portion 72a and positioned within the guide portion 12a, and a lock portion 72c connected to the intermediate portion 72b and protruding from the guide portion 12a toward the through hole 12c. The moving member 72 is formed into a concave shape in a front view by the input portion 72a, the intermediate portion 72b, and the lock portion 72c.

[0162] The input section 72a is a portion to which an operating force from the user is input. The input section 72a is connected to, for example, the second link 4b of the remote control device 1. When the user presses the operation button 3 of the remote control device 1, the second link 4b presses the input section 72a, causing the moving member 72 to move (slide). The input section 72a is in its initial position (the state shown in FIG. 24) when it protrudes from the main body 12. That is, the initial position is a state in which the input section 72a is not pressed by the second link 4b. In other words, the initial position is a state in which no input is being made to the input section 72a.

[0163] The input portion 72a is provided with a shaft portion 72d that protrudes forward. A retracting portion 75, which will be described later, is rotatably attached to the shaft portion 72d. The shaft portion 72d may be provided on the intermediate portion 72b. The input portion 72a is provided with an engagement portion 72e that engages with one end side of the second elastic member 77 at a position adjacent to the shaft portion 72d. The intermediate portion 72b is provided with a pressing portion 72b1 that engages with the first elastic member 14 at a position facing the receiving portion 12b.

[0164] The locking portion 72c restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b of the generator 19 by the transmission portion 80. In this example, the locking portion 72c extends upward from the tip of the intermediate portion 72b. The moving distance of the locking portion 72c is the same as the moving distance of the input portion 72a. As shown in FIG. 26, the locking portion 72c protrudes into the through hole 12c when the input portion 72a is in the initial position. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28, the locking portion 72c comes out of the through hole 12c when the input portion 72a moves to a predetermined position.

[0165] This predetermined position is, for example, an end position (final position) when a force is applied to the input portion 72a and the input portion 72a (moving member 72) moves. When the input portion 72a is between the initial position and the predetermined position, the lock portion 72c restricts the rotation of the wheel 90 located in the through hole 12c. That is, the lock portion 72c indirectly restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b by restricting the rotation of the wheel 90.

[0166] The retracting portion 75 is rotatably attached to the shaft portion 72d of the moving member 72. The retracting portion 75 extends from the input portion 72a toward the intermediate portion 72b while attached to the shaft portion 72d. The retracting portion 75 has a rotating portion 75a attached to the shaft portion 72d and a hanging portion 75b extending downward from the rotating portion 75a. The moving member 72 and the retracting portion 75 are movable portions that move relative to the main body portion 12 when an operating force (energy) is input to the input portion 72a.

[0167] The rotating portion 75a is formed in a cylindrical shape with an opening on the rear side. The rotating portion 75a has an engagement portion 75a1 on the rear side with which the other end side of the second elastic member 77 engages. In the retracting portion 75, the rotating portion 75a is a rotatable fixed end, and the hanging portion 75b is a free end. In other words, the retracting portion 75 is suspended from the shaft portion 72d.

[0168] Hanging portion 75b is formed with a step in the up-down direction. Hanging portion 75b has mounting portion 75c to which transmission unit 80, which will be described later, is attached. Mounting portion 75c is a through hole that penetrates hanging portion 75b in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) and extends in the up-down direction. Hanging portion 75b also has insertion hole 75d on the side (wheel 90 side) of mounting portion 75c, through which extension portion 83 of transmission unit 80 is inserted. This insertion hole 75d extends in the up-down direction similar to mounting portion 75c.

[0169] The second elastic member 77 is formed of, for example, a torsion coil spring, and is wound around the outer periphery of the shaft portion 72d. One end side of the second elastic member 77 is engaged with the engagement portion 72e of the moving member 72, and the other end side is engaged with the engagement portion 75a1 of the retraction portion 75. The spring constant of the second elastic member 77 is smaller than the magnetic force between the stator 19a and the rotor 19b of the generator 19.

[0170] The second elastic member 77 biases the retracted portion 75 in a counterclockwise direction. When the input portion 72a is in the initial position, the lower end of the retracted portion 75 contacts the side surface of the pressing portion 72b1 of the moving member 72, restricting the counterclockwise rotation of the retracted portion 75. The second elastic member 77 serves as a second return elastic member that returns the transmission portion 80, which has moved in a direction away from the wheel 90, to its original position when the input of energy to the input portion 72a is released and the movable portion returns to its original position.

[0171] The transmission part 80 is provided on the attachment part 75c of the retraction part 75 so as to be movable relative to the retraction part 75. The transmission part 80 has a support part 81 formed in a concave shape and supporting the third elastic member 85, and an extension part 83 extending from the support part 81 towards the wheel 90. As shown in Fig. 24, the support part 81 is located inside the attachment part 75c.

[0172] The extension portion 83 protrudes from the insertion hole 75d of the retraction portion 75 toward the through hole 12c. The tip side of the lower surface of the extension portion 83 serves as a contact surface 83a that comes into contact with the wheel 90 located inside the through hole 12c. The transmission portion 80 rotates the wheel 90 by the contact surface 83a pressing the protruding portions 91a to 91f of the wheel 90 downward. In addition, the side surface of the extension portion 83 serves as a contact surface 83b with which the protruding portions 91a to 91f come into contact when the wheel 90 rotates counterclockwise.

[0173] The third elastic member 85 is provided on the transmission unit 80. The third elastic member 85 is, for example, a compression coil spring. One end side (upper end side) of the third elastic member 85 is supported on the upper surface of the attachment portion 75c, and the other end side (lower end side) is supported on the bottom surface of the transmission unit 80. As a result, the third elastic member 85 biases the transmission unit 80 downward. The third elastic member 85 is an elastic member that accumulates the energy of the force input to the input portion 72a.

[0174] The wheel 90 is located in the through hole 12c of the main body 12 and is provided on the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19. The wheel 90 constitutes the rotating member of the present invention. The rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 is attached to the center of the wheel 90. This allows the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 to rotate by rotating the wheel 90. In other words, the wheel 90 and the rotating shaft 19c rotate together in the same direction. The wheel 90 rotates by the pressure of the transmission unit 80 due to the energy (biasing force) of the third elastic member 85.

[0175] The wheel 90 has a plurality of protrusions 91a-91f (six in this example) that radiate from the center. The wheel 90 rotates counterclockwise (forward rotation) when the protrusions 91a-91f are pressed by the extension 83 of the transmission part 80.

[0176] 24 and 26, while the input portion 72a is moving from the initial position to the predetermined position, the protrusion (in this example, the protrusion 91d) is in contact with the lock portion 72c, so that the lock portion 72c restricts the rotation of the wheel 90 in the counterclockwise direction (forward rotation).

[0177] Thus, the power generating module 70 according to the fourth embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration. Next, the operation of the power generating module 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the generator generates power. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the input to the input unit is released. 26 to 29 show, in vertical cross-sectional views, the operations of the moving member 72, the transmission portion 80, the retracting portion 75, and the protruding portions 91a to 91f of the wheel 90. FIG.

[0178] 26, when the operation button 3 is not operated, the input unit 72a is in the initial position, and the wheel 90 and the rotor 19b are in the starting position. In this case, the wheel 90 is restricted from rotating in the counterclockwise direction because the protrusion 91d is in contact with the locking unit 72c.

[0179] When the operation button 3 is operated, the link mechanism 4 presses the input portion 72a. As a result, as shown in Fig. 27, a force F (operation force) acts on the input portion 72a, and the moving member 72 moves (slides) within the guide portion 12a against the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In this case, the wheel 90 is restricted from rotating in the counterclockwise direction by the lock portion 72c.

[0180] Since the rotation of the wheel 90 is restricted, the contact surface 83a of the transmission part 80 is pressed by the protrusion 91a of the wheel 90. The transmission part 80 moves relative to the moving member 72 in the direction of the arrow C1 against the biasing force of the third elastic member 85. That is, when a force F acts on the input part 72a, the third elastic member 85 is contracted by the transmission part 80 while the lock part 72c restricts the rotation of the wheel 90, and accumulates energy (spring force).

[0181] 28, when a further force F acts on the input portion 72a and the input portion 72a moves to a predetermined position, the lock portion 72c releases the restriction on rotation of the wheel 90. As a result, the transmission portion 80 presses the protruding portion 91a of the wheel 90 in the direction of the arrow C2 due to the biasing force of the third elastic member 85.

[0182] As a result, the wheel 90 rotates (forward rotation) in the direction of arrow C3 (counterclockwise direction). The wheel 90 is restricted from rotating any further as the protrusion 91b comes into contact with the contact surface 83b of the transmission part 80. The rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotates as the wheel 90 rotates. As a result, a current flows through the coil 19a2 of the generator 19 (the generator generates electricity). After the generator 19 generates electricity, the wheel 90 and the rotor 19b are located at the starting position.

[0183] As shown in Fig. 29, when the input to the input portion 72a is released, the moving member 72 moves in the direction of the arrow C4 due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. That is, the input portion 72a is returned from a predetermined position to its initial position due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 14. In other words, the first elastic member 14 is a first returning elastic member that returns the moving portion (moving member 72 and retracting portion 75) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 72a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first returning elastic member) connects the receiving portion 12b of the main body portion 12 and the pressing portion 72b1 of the moving member 72 that constitutes the moving portion.

[0184] Here, the spring force of the second elastic member 77 biasing the retracting portion 75 is smaller than the magnetic force of the generator 19. Therefore, the retracting portion 75 moves in the direction of arrow C5 (direction away from the wheel 90) as the extension portion 83 of the transmission portion 80 is pressed by the protrusion portion 91b of the wheel 90. In other words, when the input portion 72a returns from a predetermined position to the initial position, the extension portion 83 of the transmission portion 80 moves in a direction to avoid the protrusions 91a to 91f of the wheel 90. That is, the wheel 90 and the rotor 19b of the generator 19 are not rotating when the input portion 72a moves from a predetermined position to the initial position.

[0185] In addition, when the input unit 72a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the rotor 19b only needs to remain at the current pole and maintain a state of not moving to an adjacent pole. That is, the wheel 90 and the rotor 19b are permitted to move (rotate) within a range in which the rotor 19b does not move to an adjacent pole. In other words, when the input unit 72a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the wheel 90 and the rotor 19b may rotate slightly in the opposite direction.

[0186] Then, when the input unit 72a returns to the initial position, the protruding portion 91b of the wheel 90 is positioned below the extending portion 83. This causes the wheel 90 to wait for the next input to the input unit 72a. When the next input is made to the input unit 72a, the transmission unit 80 presses the protruding portion 91b of the wheel 90 to rotate the wheel 90 and the rotor 19b. In this example, the wheel 90 makes one revolution with six operations of the operation button 3 (i.e., six power generation).

[0187] The power generating module 70 according to the fourth embodiment further includes a retracting portion 75 that retracts the transmission portion 80 from the rotating member (wheel 90) while maintaining a state in which the rotor 19b remains at the current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole when the input portion 72a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position. That is, the wheel 90 reduces the amount of rotation after power generation by the retracting portion 75, the second elastic member 77, and the magnetic force of the generator 19.

[0188] Therefore, when the operation button 3 of the remote control device 1 is operated, the rotor 19b of the generator 19 does not rotate, so that the cogging torque of the generator 19 can be suppressed, improving the operability of the remote control device 1. In addition, the rotation of the rotor 19b of the generator 19 is reduced after power generation. Therefore, the power generation module 40 allows the generator 19 to generate power stably.

[0189] The transmission unit 80 collides with the bottom surface of the attachment portion 75c of the retraction portion 75 during power generation. That is, the transmission unit 80 collides with the movable portion (retraction portion 75) inside the main body portion 12 after the energy stored in the third elastic member 85 is released to rotate the rotating member (wheel 90). The main body portion 12 is covered with a cover. Since the transmission unit 80 collides with the movable portion inside the main body portion 12, the collision sound can be reduced compared to when the transmission unit 80 collides with the main body portion 12. This makes it possible to suppress the user from feeling uncomfortable due to abnormal sounds.

[0190] The first elastic member 14 is a first return elastic member that returns the movable part (moving member 72 and retracting part 75) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input part 72a is released. The first elastic member 14 (first return elastic member) connects the main body part 12 and the moving member 72. This allows the first elastic member 14 to return the movable part to its initial position after power generation. In addition, the first elastic member 14 can absorb collision energy when the transmission part 16 collides with the movable part.

[0191] The transmission part 80 moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the movable part. That is, when a force F acts on the input part 72a, the moving member 72 and the retracting part 75 move downward together. Then, when the rotation restriction of the wheel 90 by the lock part 72c is released, the transmission part 80 moves downward by the biasing force of the third elastic member 85. In this case, the transmission part 80 collides with the retracting part 75 constituting the movable part after rotating the wheel 90. In this way, since the movement directions of the transmission part 80 and the retracting part 75 are the same (downward), the collision energy of the transmission part 80 can be released in the movement direction of the retracting part 75 when the transmission part 80 and the retracting part 75 collide with each other. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission part 80 and the retracting part 75 can be reduced.

[0192] The transmission part 80 may collide with the movable part while the movable part is moving. In other words, the restriction of rotation of the wheel 90 by the lock part 72c may be released while the movable part (moving member 72 and retracting part 75) is moving. This allows the transmission part 80 and the movable part to collide with each other when the relative speed between the transmission part 80 and the movable part is low. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission part 80 and the movable part can be reduced.

[0193] The power generation module 70 further includes a second return elastic member (second elastic member 77) that returns the transmission unit 80, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member (wheel 90), to its original position when the input of energy to the input unit 72a is released and the movable unit (moving member 72 and retracting unit 75) returns to its original position. The transmission unit 80 moves in a direction away from the wheel 90 together with the retracting unit 75. The second elastic member 77 returns the abutment surface 83a of the transmission unit 80, which has been pressed by the wheel 90 and moved in a direction away from the wheel 90, to between the protruding parts of the wheel 90. This allows the second elastic member 77 to return the transmission unit 80 to its original position after power generation.

[0194] 30 to 35 show a power generating module 100 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the power generating module 100 according to the fifth embodiment, a locking portion 150 restricts movement of a transmission portion 140. In the fifth embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

[0195] FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing a power generating module according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG.

[0196] The main body 110 has a guide portion 111 that slidably guides the moving member 120, a support portion 112 to which the first wheel 162 is attached, a shaft portion 113 to which the rod portion 130 is attached, and a mounting portion 114 to which the lock portion 150 is attached. In this example, the generator 19 is provided inside the main body 110. As shown in Figs. 30 and 31, the generator 19 is covered by a cover 116. In this case, a rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 protrudes forward from the cover 116.

[0197] The moving member 120 is attached to be slidable in the up-down direction within the guide portion 111 of the main body portion 110. The moving member 120 has an attachment portion 122 to which the rod portion 130 is attached, and a recessed portion 124 to which the transmission portion 140 is attached. The moving member 120 is formed in a recessed shape that is open at the front.

[0198] The rod portion 130 is located above the generator 19 and the moving member 120 and is provided inside the main body portion 110. One end of the rod portion 130 is rotatably attached to the shaft portion 113. The other end of the rod portion 130 serves as an input portion 132, which is attached to the attachment portion 122 of the moving member 120. The input portion 132 of the rod portion 130 is connected to, for example, the second link 4b of the remote control device 1. The rod portion 130 moves the moving member 120 by being pressed with the one end side serving as a pivot point. The moving member 120 and the rod portion 130 are movable portions that move relative to the main body portion 110 when an operating force (energy) is input to the input portion 132.

[0199] A first elastic member 135 is provided between the rod portion 130 and the shaft portion 113. The first elastic member 135 is made of, for example, a torsion coil spring, and is wound around the outer periphery of the shaft portion 113. One end side of the first elastic member 135 is engaged with the main body portion 110, and the other end side is engaged with the inner surface of the rod portion 130. The first elastic member 135 biases the rod portion 130 upward (from a predetermined position to an initial position). The first elastic member 135 serves as a return spring that returns the input portion 132 from a predetermined position to an initial position when the input to the input portion 132 is released. In other words, the first elastic member 135 serves as a first return elastic member that returns the movable portion (moving member 120 and rod portion 130) to the original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 132 is released. The first elastic member 135 (first returning elastic member) connects the main body portion 110 and the rod portion 130 that constitutes the movable portion.

[0200] The transmission part 140 is attached to the recess 124 of the moving member 120 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. The transmission part 140 has a first member 142 and a second member 145 attached to the first member 142 so as to be rotatable. The first member 142 has a receiving part 143 that protrudes forward from the center in the vertical direction. The receiving part 143 supports the lower end side of the second elastic member 147 with its upper surface. The second member 145 is provided below the receiving part 143. While the input part 132 moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, the lower surface 142a of the first member 142 abuts against the abutment part 154 of the lock part 150.

[0201] The second elastic member 147 has a lower end supported by the receiving portion 143 of the transmission unit 140 and an upper end supported by the upper surface of the recess 124 of the moving member 120. The second elastic member 147 is, for example, a compression coil spring. The second elastic member 147 biases the transmission unit 140 downward. The second elastic member 147 is an elastic member that accumulates the energy of the force input to the input portion 132. The transmission unit 140 (second member 145) transmits the energy accumulated in the second elastic member 147 to the first wheel 162.

[0202] The second member 145 is attached to be rotatable relative to the first member 142. The second member 145 is located forward of the lock portion 150. A lower end portion 145a of the second member 145 is located within a tooth groove of the first wheel 162.

[0203] A third elastic member 148 is provided between the second member 145 and the first member 142. The third elastic member 148 is formed of, for example, a torsion coil spring, one end of which is engaged with the inner surface of the second member 145 and the other end of which is engaged with the receiving portion 143. The third elastic member 148 biases the second member 145 in a counterclockwise direction. The spring constant of the third elastic member 148 is smaller than the magnetic force between the stator 19a and the rotor 19b of the generator 19. The second member 145 also serves as a retracting portion that retracts from the first wheel 162 when the input portion 132 moves from a predetermined position to an initial position. The third elastic member 148 serves as a second return elastic member that returns the transmission portion 140, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member (first wheel 162), to its original position when the input of energy to the input portion 132 is released and the movable portion returns to its original position.

[0204] The locking part 150 is located between the moving member 120 and the generator 19, and its upper end side is attached to the mounting part 114 of the main body part 110. The locking part 150 extends in the vertical direction along the moving member 120, and its upper end side is a rotatable fixed end and its lower end side is a free end. The locking part 150 has a mounting part 151 located on the upper end side and attached to the mounting part 114, an extension part 152 extending downward from the mounting part 151, a contact part 154 that contacts the lower surface 142a of the first member 142, and an inclined part 156 that inclines from the lower end of the extension part 152 downward of the moving member 120. The locking part 150 restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b of the generator 19 by the transmission part 140.

[0205] The abutment portion 154 protrudes from the center of the extension portion 152 in the up-down direction. The abutment portion 154 abuts against the lower surface 142a of the first member 142 while the input portion 132 moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, thereby restricting the movement of the transmission portion 140. The lock portion 150 restricts the movement of the transmission portion 140, thereby restricting the transmission portion 140 from rotating the wheel 160. Therefore, the lock portion 150 indirectly restricts the rotation of the rotor 19b.

[0206] The inclined portion 156 has an inclined surface 156a (locking portion operating portion) that comes into contact with the lower end of the moving member 120. The inclined surface 156a extends diagonally downward to the left from the side surface of the extending portion 152. As a result, when the inclined surface 156a is pressed downward by the moving member 120, the locking portion 150 rotates in the counterclockwise direction with the attachment portion 151 as the rotation fulcrum. In this case, the locking portion 150 rotates to a position where the abutment portion 154 comes off the lower surface 142a of the first member 142. The position where the abutment portion 154 comes off the lower surface 142a of the first member 142 is when the input portion 132 reaches a predetermined position.

[0207] A fourth elastic member 158 is provided between the locking portion 150 and the main body portion 110. The fourth elastic member 158 is formed of, for example, a torsion coil spring, and one end side is engaged with the inner surface of the locking portion 150 and the other end side is engaged with the main body portion 110. The fourth elastic member 158 biases the locking portion 150 in a clockwise direction. When the input portion 132 moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, the biasing force of the fourth elastic member 158 causes the locking portion 150 to rotate so that the abutment portion 154 enters below the first member 142.

[0208] The wheel 160 has a first wheel 162 and a second wheel 164 that meshes with the first wheel 162. The first wheel 162 and the second wheel 164 constitute a rotating member of the present invention. The first wheel 162 is located forward of the cover 116 and the locking portion 150, and is rotatably attached to the support portion 112 of the main body portion 110. The first wheel 160 has a gear portion 162a on the outer circumferential side.

[0209] The second wheel 164 is rotatably attached to the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19. That is, the rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotates together with the second wheel 164. The second wheel 164 has a gear portion 164a on the outer circumferential side. The gear portion 164a of the second wheel 164 meshes with the gear portion 162a of the first wheel 162.

[0210] Thus, the power generating module 100 according to the fifth embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration. Next, the operation of the power generating module 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the generator generates power. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the input to the input unit is released.

[0211] First, as shown in Fig. 32, when the operation button 3 is not operated, the input unit 132 is in the initial position, and the wheel 160 and the rotor 19b are in the starting position. Then, when the operation button 3 is operated, the link mechanism 4 presses the input unit 132. As a result, as shown in Fig. 33, a force F (operation force) acts on the input unit 132, and the rod unit 130 presses the moving member 120 against the biasing force of the first elastic member 135.

[0212] In this case, the lower surface 142a of the first member 142 constituting the transmission unit 140 abuts against the abutment portion 154 of the locking portion 150. As a result, the transmission unit 140 moves upward relative to the moving member 120 against the biasing force of the second elastic member 147. That is, when the input portion 132 presses the moving member 120, the transmission unit 140 does not move from its current position, and only the moving member 120 moves in the direction of the arrow D1 (downward). As a result, the second elastic member 147 contracts and accumulates energy (spring force).

[0213] 33, the inclined portion 156 of the locking portion 150 is pressed by the moving member 120. This causes the locking portion 150 to rotate counterclockwise against the biasing force of the fourth elastic member 158. As the moving member 120 moves in the direction of the arrow D1, the abutment portion 154 moves in a direction away from the lower surface 142a of the first member 142.

[0214] 34, when a further force F acts on the input portion 132 and the input portion 132 moves to a predetermined position, the abutment portion 154 of the lock portion 150 comes off the lower surface 142a of the first member 142. In other words, when the input portion 132 moves to a predetermined position, the restriction on the movement of the transmission portion 140 is released. As a result, the transmission portion 140 moves downward due to the biasing force of the second elastic member 147. The abutment portion 154 of the lock portion 150 abuts against the side surface of the first member 142, and thus the movement in the clockwise direction is restricted.

[0215] The lower end 145a of the second member 145 constituting the transmission unit 140 presses the gear part 162a of the first wheel 162. As a result, the first wheel 162 rotates in the direction of arrow D2 (counterclockwise direction). The second wheel 164 rotates in the direction of arrow D3 (clockwise direction) due to the rotation of the first wheel 162. As a result, the rotor 19b of the generator 19 rotates due to the rotation of the second wheel 164. As a result, a current flows through the coil 19a2 of the generator 19 (generates electricity).

[0216] 35, when the input to the input portion 132 is released, the lever portion 130 moves in the direction of the arrow D4 due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 135. That is, the input portion 132 is returned from a predetermined position to the initial position by the biasing force of the first elastic member 135. Since the attachment portion 122 is engaged with the input portion 132, the moving member 120 is pulled up in the direction of the arrow D4 by the input portion 132.

[0217] The spring force of the third elastic member 148 is weaker than the magnetic force of the generator 19. As a result, when the transmission unit 140 moves upward, the lower end portion 145a of the second member 145 is pressed by the gear portion 162a of the first wheel 162 and rotates in the clockwise direction. That is, when the input unit 132 returns from the predetermined position to the initial position, the second member 145 moves so as to retreat from the first wheel 162.

[0218] Then, when the lower end portion 145a of the second member 145 rides over the gear portion 162 of the first wheel 162, the second member 145 rotates counterclockwise due to the biasing force of the third elastic member 148. As a result, the lower end portion 145a of the second member 145 is positioned within the tooth groove of the first wheel 162.

[0219] Furthermore, the abutment portion 154 of the locking portion 150 disengages from the side surface of the first member 142. This causes the locking portion 150 to rotate clockwise due to the biasing force of the fourth elastic member 158. As a result, the abutment portion 154 of the locking portion 150 advances below the first member 142, and the inclined portion 156 advances below the moving member 120. Then, in the power generation module 100, the input portion 132 returns to its initial position, and the power generation module 100 waits for the next input to the input portion 132.

[0220] In addition, when the input unit 132 moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the rotor 19b only needs to remain at the current pole and maintain a state of not moving to an adjacent pole. That is, the wheel 160 and the rotor 19b are allowed to move (rotate) within a range in which the rotor 19b does not move to an adjacent pole. In other words, when the input unit 132 moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the wheel 160 and the rotor 19b may rotate slightly in the opposite direction.

[0221] Like the power generating module 10 according to the first embodiment, the wheel 160 and the rotor 19b of the power generating module 100 according to the fifth embodiment do not rotate while the input unit 132 moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, so that energy can be efficiently stored in the second elastic member 147. Furthermore, since the rotor 19b of the generator 19 does not rotate while the input unit 132 moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, the cogging torque of the generator 19 can be suppressed. As a result, the operability of the remote control device 1 can be improved.

[0222] Here, when the input section 132 is pressed, the second elastic member 147 contracts and stores energy. At this time, a reaction force (biasing force) of the second elastic member 147 acts on the abutment section 154 of the lock section 150. When the abutment section 154 moves in a direction away from the first member 142, a frictional force is generated between the abutment section 154 and the first member 142 due to this reaction force. Therefore, the operating force of the input section 132 (operation button 3) is the sum of the reaction force of the second elastic member 147 and the frictional force of the abutment section 154 of the lock section 150.

[0223] The distance from the mounting portion 151 as the rotation fulcrum to the inclined surface 156a (locking portion operation portion) of the locking portion 150 is longer than the distance from the mounting portion 151 to the abutting portion 154. In other words, the abutting portion 154 is provided closer to the mounting portion 151 side (rotation fulcrum side) than the inclined surface 156a. As a result, the distance that the abutting portion 154 of the locking portion 150 moves until it releases the restriction on the rotor 19b is shorter than the distance that the input portion 132 moves from the initial position to a predetermined position.

[0224] That is, due to the principle of leverage, the distance traveled by the abutting portion 154 of the locking portion 150 to release the restriction on rotation of the wheel 160 is shorter than the distance traveled by the input portion 132. As a result, when the operation button 3 is operated, the effect of the frictional force between the abutting portion 154 of the locking portion 150 and the first member 142 of the transmission portion 140 can be reduced.

[0225] The transmission unit 140 collides with the bottom surface of the recess 124 of the moving member 120 during power generation. That is, the transmission unit 140 collides with the movable part (moving member 120) inside the main body unit 110 after the energy stored in the second elastic member 147 is released to rotate the rotating member (wheel 160). The main body unit 110 is covered with a cover. Since the transmission unit 140 collides with the movable part inside the main body unit 110, the collision sound can be reduced compared to when the transmission unit 140 collides with the main body unit 110. This makes it possible to suppress the user from feeling uncomfortable due to abnormal sounds.

[0226] The first elastic member 135 is a first return elastic member that returns the movable part (moving member 120 and rod part 130) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input part 132 is released. The first elastic member 135 (first return elastic member) connects the main body part 110 and the rod part 130. This allows the first elastic member 135 to return the movable part to its initial position after power generation. In addition, the first elastic member 135 can absorb collision energy when the transmission part 140 collides with the movable part.

[0227] The transmission unit 140 moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the movable unit. That is, when a force F acts on the input unit 132, the moving member 120 moves downward. Then, when the rotation restriction of the wheel 160 by the lock unit 150 is released, the transmission unit 140 moves downward by the biasing force of the second elastic member 147. In this case, the transmission unit 140 collides with the moving member 120 after rotating the wheel 160. In this way, since the movement directions of the transmission unit 140 and the moving member 120 are the same (downward), the collision energy of the transmission unit 140 can be released in the movement direction of the moving member 120 when the transmission unit 140 and the moving member 120 collide with each other. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 140 and the moving member 120 can be reduced.

[0228] The transmission unit 140 may collide with the movable unit while the movable unit is moving. In other words, the restriction on rotation of the wheel 160 by the lock unit 150 may be released while the movable unit is moving. This allows the transmission unit 140 and the moving member 120 to collide with each other when the relative speed between the transmission unit 140 and the moving member 120 is low. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 140 and the moving member 120 can be reduced.

[0229] The power generation module 100 further includes a second return elastic member (third elastic member 148) that returns the transmission part 140, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member (wheel 160), to its original position when the input of energy to the input part 132 is released and the movable part (moving member 120 and rod part 130) returns to its original position. The third elastic member 148 returns the lower end part 145a of the transmission part 140, which has been pressed by the first wheel 162 and moved in a direction away from the first wheel 162, to between the teeth of the first wheel 162. This allows the third elastic member 148 to return the transmission part 140 to its original position after power generation.

[0230] In the above-described first embodiment, the wheel 18 has six protrusions 18a1-18a6, and the wheel 18 completes one rotation in six power generation cycles. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the number of protrusions may be more or less than six. In other words, the number of protrusions and gears is set arbitrarily based on the size of the power generation module 10, the amount of power generation required by the generator 19, and the like. The same applies to the second to fifth embodiments.

[0231] FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the transmission unit and the wheel according to a modified example of the present invention. FIG. 36(a) shows a state in which the input unit 13a is in the initial position and the transmission unit 170 is not pressing the wheel 172. FIG. 36(b) shows a state in which the transmission unit 170 presses the wheel 172 and rotates the wheel 172 to generate electricity. FIG. 36(c) shows a case in which the input unit 13a moves from a predetermined position to the initial position, causing the transmission unit 170 to move. FIG. 36(d) shows a state in which the input unit 13a returns to the initial position and the wheel 172 moves to the start position due to the magnetic force of the generator 19.

[0232] In the above-described first embodiment, a case has been described in which, when the input unit 13a moves from a predetermined position to the initial position, the transmission unit 16 presses the wheel 18 to rotate the wheel 18 in the reverse direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as in a modified example shown in Fig. 36, when the input unit 13a moves from a predetermined position to the initial position, the wheel 172 does not have to rotate in the reverse direction.

[0233] For example, in the case where the contact surface 170a of the transmission unit 170 with the wheel 172 is formed vertically, as shown in Figs. 36(b) and (c), when the input unit 13a moves from a predetermined position to the initial position, the transmission unit 170 slides along the wheel 172. That is, the wheel 172 is not pressed by the transmission unit 170. In other words, the transmission unit 170 does not rotate the wheel 172 in the reverse direction. Then, as shown in Fig. 36(d), when the transmission unit 170 comes off the wheel 172, the magnetic force of the generator moves the wheel 172 to the starting position.

[0234] 37 to 42 show a power generating module 200 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The power generating module 200 according to the sixth embodiment shows a case where the moving distance of the input portion 221a is different from the moving distance of the lock portion 243. In the sixth embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0235] FIG. 37 is a perspective view showing a power generating module according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG.

[0236] The main body 210 has a guide portion 211 that slidably guides the moving member 220, and an attachment portion 213 to which the rod-shaped body 240 is attached. In this example, the generator 19 is provided inside the main body 210. As shown in Figs. 37 and 38, the generator 19 is covered with a cover 215. In this case, the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 protrudes forward from the cover 215.

[0237] The moving member 220 is attached to be slidable in the vertical direction within the guide portion 211 of the main body portion 210. The moving member 220 has a first member 221 that moves along the guide portion 211, and a second member 223 that is rotatable relative to the first member 221. The first member 221 is formed in a plate shape that extends in the vertical direction. The first member 221 has an input portion 221a that protrudes from the main body portion 210.

[0238] The second member 223 has a recess 223a located in front of the first member 221. The recess 223a penetrates the second member 223 in the front-rear direction (thickness direction). A second elastic member 236 described below is provided in this recess 223a. The second member 223 is attached at its upper end side to be rotatable relative to the first member 221 via a shaft portion 225. That is, the upper end side of the second member 223 is a rotatable fixed end, and the lower end side is a free end.

[0239] A first elastic member 227 is provided between the first member 221 and the second member 223. The first elastic member 227 is made of, for example, a torsion coil spring, and is wound around the outer periphery of the shaft portion 225. One end side of the first elastic member 227 is engaged with the first member 221, and the other end side is engaged with the second member 223. The first elastic member 227 biases the second member 223 in a clockwise direction. The first elastic member 227 serves as a second return elastic member that returns the transmission portion 230, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member (wheel 250), to its original position when the input of energy is released and the movable portion (moving member 220 and rod-shaped body 240) returns to its original position.

[0240] The transmission part 230 is located in front of the moving member 220 and is attached to the moving member 220 so as to be slidable in the up and down direction. The transmission part 230 has an attachment part 231 attached to the moving member 220 and an extension part 233 extending from the attachment part 231 toward a wheel 250 described below. The attachment part 231 has a receiving part 231a that supports the lower end side of the second elastic member 236. The receiving part 231a is located on the lower end side of a recessed part 223a of the second member 223.

[0241] The extension portion 233 has an abutment portion 234 that abuts against the protrusions 250a to 250h of the wheel 250. The abutment portion 234 is located between the protrusions of the wheel 250. The abutment portion 234 has a pressing surface 234a that presses the protrusions 250a to 250h when a locking portion 243 described below is released, and an inclined surface 234b that is pressed by the protrusions 250a to 250h when the input to the input portion 221a is released.

[0242] A second elastic member 236 is provided between the second member 223 of the moving member 220 and the transmission unit 230. The second elastic member 236 is, for example, a compression coil spring. One end side (upper end side) of the second elastic member 236 is supported on the upper surface of the recess 223a of the second member 223, and the other end side (lower end side) is supported on the receiving portion 231a of the transmission unit 230. As a result, the second elastic member 236 biases the transmission unit 230 downward. The second elastic member 236 is an elastic member that accumulates the energy of the force input to the input portion 221a. The transmission unit 230 transmits the energy accumulated in the second elastic member 236 to the wheel 250.

[0243] The rod-shaped body 240 is attached to the attachment portion 213 of the main body portion 210 with the shaft portion 241 as a rotation fulcrum. The rod-shaped body 240 is located below the wheel 250 and the moving member 220, and extends in the left-right direction within the main body portion 210. The rod-shaped body 240 has a lock portion 243 located within adjacent protrusions 250a to 250h of the wheel 250 and restricting the rotation of the rotor 19b by the transmission portion 230, and a lock portion operation portion 245 that abuts against the lower surface of the moving member 220. The moving member 220 and the rod-shaped body 240 are movable portions that move relative to the main body portion 210 when an operating force (energy) is input to the input portion 221a.

[0244] The locking portion 243 is located between the shaft portion 241 and the locking portion operation portion 245. While the input portion 221a moves from the initial position to a predetermined position, the locking portion 243 abuts against the protruding portions 250a to 250h of the wheel 250 to restrict the rotation of the wheel 250. When the input portion 221a moves to the predetermined position, the locking portion 243 disengages from the protruding portions 250a to 250h of the wheel 250 to release the restriction on the rotation of the wheel 250.

[0245] The lock section operation part 245 is a part that is pressed by the moving member 220. That is, the lock section operation part 245 is a point of force for moving the lock section 243. The lock section operation part 245 abuts against the lower surface of the first member 221 of the moving member 220. When the lock section operation part 245 is pressed downward by the moving member 220, the rod-shaped body 240 rotates clockwise around the shaft part 241 as a rotation fulcrum. That is, the lock section 243 and the lock section operation part 245 rotate around the same rotation fulcrum in association with the movement of the input part 221a.

[0246] A third elastic member 247 is provided between the rod-shaped body 240 and the main body 210. The third elastic member 247 is made of, for example, a torsion coil spring, and is wound around the outer periphery of the shaft 241. One end of the third elastic member 247 is engaged with the rod-shaped body 240, and the other end is engaged with the main body 210. The third elastic member 247 biases the rod-shaped body 240 in a counterclockwise direction. That is, when the input to the input portion 221a of the rod-shaped body 240 is released, the lock portion operation portion 245 presses the moving member 220 upward due to the biasing force of the third elastic member 247. In other words, the third elastic member 247 is a first return elastic member that returns the movable portion (moving member 220 and rod-shaped body 240) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input portion 221a is released. The third elastic member 247 (first returning elastic member) connects the main body 210 and the rod-shaped body 240 that constitutes the movable portion.

[0247] The wheel 250 is located inside the main body 210 and is provided on the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19. The wheel 250 constitutes the rotating member of the present invention. The rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 is attached to the center of the wheel 250. This allows the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 to rotate by rotating the wheel 250. In other words, the wheel 250 and the rotating shaft 19c rotate together in the same direction. The wheel 250 rotates by the pressure of the transmission unit 230 due to the energy (biasing force) of the second elastic member 236.

[0248] The wheel 250 has a plurality of protrusions 250a-250h (eight in this example) that radiate from the center. The wheel 250 rotates in a clockwise direction (forward rotation) when each of the protrusions 250a-250h is pressed against the contact portion 234 of the transmission portion 230. The number of the protrusions 250a-250h may be more or less than eight.

[0249] 37, while the input portion 221a is moving from the initial position to the predetermined position, the protrusion (in this example, the protrusion 250c) abuts against the lock portion 243. As a result, the lock portion 243 restricts the rotation of the wheel 250 in the clockwise direction (forward rotation).

[0250] Thus, the power generating module 200 according to the sixth embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration. Next, the operation of the power generating module 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the generator generates power. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the input to the input unit is released.

[0251] First, as shown in Fig. 39, when the operation button 3 is not operated, the input portion 221a is in the initial position, and the wheel 250 and the rotor 19b are in the starting position. Then, when the operation button 3 is operated, the link mechanism 4 presses the input portion 221a. As a result, as shown in Fig. 40, a force F (operation force) acts on the input portion 221a, and the moving member 220 moves downward.

[0252] The input to the input portion 221a is transmitted to the transmission portion 230 via the second elastic member 236. The transmission portion 230 presses the protruding portion 250a of the wheel 250 by the abutting portion 234. At this time, the lock portion 243 of the rod-shaped body 240 abuts against the protruding portion 250c of the wheel 250, thereby restricting the rotation of the wheel 250. As a result, the transmission portion 230 moves upward relative to the moving member 220 against the biasing force of the second elastic member 236. That is, even if the input portion 221a is pressed and the moving member 220 moves downward, the transmission portion 230 does not move from the current position, and only the moving member 220 moves in the direction of the arrow E1 (downward). As a result, the second elastic member 236 is contracted and accumulates energy (spring force).

[0253] When the input portion 221a of the moving member 220 is pressed, the moving member 220 presses the lock portion operating portion 245 of the rod-shaped body 240 downward. This causes the rod-shaped body 240 to rotate clockwise around the shaft portion 241 as a rotation fulcrum. The lock portion 243 moves downward (in a direction away from the wheel 250) as the rod-shaped body 240 rotates.

[0254] 41, when a force F is further applied to the input portion 221a and the input portion 221a moves to a predetermined position, the rod-shaped body 24 moves further downward, and the lock portion 243 is released from the wheel 250. In other words, when the input portion 221a moves to a predetermined position, the restriction on the rotation of the wheel 250 is released. As a result, the transmission portion 230 moves downward by the biasing force of the second elastic member 236, causing the wheel 250 to rotate in the clockwise direction.

[0255] The wheel 250 rotates in the direction of the arrow E2 (clockwise direction) to rotate the rotor 19b of the generator 19. As a result, a current flows through the coil 19a2 of the generator 19 (generates electricity).

[0256] 42, when the input to the input portion 221a is released, the rod-shaped body 240 rotates counterclockwise around the shaft portion 241 as a rotation fulcrum due to the biasing force of the third elastic member 247. As a result, the locking portion operating portion 245 of the rod-shaped body 240 presses the moving member 220 in the direction of the arrow E3 (upward). That is, the input portion 221a is returned from the predetermined position to the initial position by the biasing force of the third elastic member 247. In addition, the locking portion 243 is inserted between the protruding portion 250b and the protruding portion 250c of the wheel 250.

[0257] In this case, the inclined surface 234b of the contact portion 234 of the transmission portion 230 is pressed against the protruding portion 250h of the wheel 250. As a result, the transmission portion 230 and the second member 223 of the moving member 220 rotate in the direction of the arrow E4 (counterclockwise direction) relative to the first member 221 against the biasing force of the first elastic member 227. When the contact portion 234 rides over the protruding portion 250h of the wheel 250, the transmission portion 230 and the second member 223 rotate in the clockwise direction due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 227. As a result, the contact portion 234 is inserted between the protruding portion 250h and the protruding portion 250g of the wheel 250. Then, the input portion 221a of the power generation module 200 returns to the initial position and waits for the next input to the input portion 221a.

[0258] In addition, when the input unit 221a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the rotor 19b only needs to remain at the current pole and maintain a state of not moving to an adjacent pole. That is, the wheel 250 and the rotor 19b are allowed to move (rotate) within a range in which the rotor 19b does not move to an adjacent pole. In other words, when the input unit 221a moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the wheel 250 and the rotor 19b may rotate slightly in the opposite direction.

[0259] Like the power generating module 10 according to the first embodiment, the power generating module 200 according to the sixth embodiment does not rotate the wheel 250 and the rotor 19b while the input unit 221a moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, so that energy can be efficiently stored in the second elastic member 236. Furthermore, since the rotor 19b of the generator 19 does not rotate while the input unit 221a moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, the cogging torque of the generator 19 can be suppressed. As a result, the operability of the remote control device 1 can be improved.

[0260] Here, when the input portion 221a is pressed, the second elastic member 236 contracts and stores energy. At this time, a reaction force (biasing force) of the second elastic member 236 acts on the lock portion 243. When the lock portion 243 moves in a direction away from the wheel 250, a frictional force is generated between the lock portion 243 and the wheel 250 due to this reaction force. Therefore, the operating force of the input portion 221a (operation button 3) is the sum of the reaction force of the second elastic member 236 and the frictional force of the lock portion 243.

[0261] 39, the rod-shaped body 240 has a locking portion 243 and a locking portion operating portion 245. The locking portion 243 and the locking portion operating portion 245 rotate about the same rotation fulcrum (shaft portion 241) in accordance with the movement of the input portion 221a. A distance L1 from the rotation fulcrum (shaft portion 241) to the locking portion operating portion 245 is longer than a distance L2 from the rotation fulcrum (shaft portion 241) to the locking portion 243.

[0262] 41, the distance L3 that the lock section 243 moves until it releases the restriction on the rotor 19b is shorter than the distance L4 that the input section 221a moves from the initial position to a predetermined position. The lock section operation section 245 is located directly below the input section 221a. Therefore, the movement distance of the lock section operation section 245 is the same as the movement distance L4 of the input section 221a.

[0263] Lock section 243 is provided closer to the rotation fulcrum than lock section operation section 245. As a result, due to the principle of leverage, rod-shaped body 240 has a distance L3 until lock section 243 releases the restriction on rotation of wheel 250 that is shorter than a distance L4 that input section 221a and lock section operation section 245 move. As a result, when operation button 3 is operated, the effect of friction between lock section 243 and wheel 250 can be reduced.

[0264] The transmission unit 230 collides with the bottom surface of the recess 223a of the moving member 220 during power generation. That is, the transmission unit 230 collides with the movable part (moving member 220) inside the main body part 210 after the energy accumulated in the second elastic member 236 is released to rotate the rotating member (wheel 250). The main body part 210 is covered with a cover. Since the transmission unit 230 collides with the movable part inside the main body part 210, the collision sound can be reduced compared to the case where the transmission unit 230 collides with the main body part 210. This can suppress the user from feeling uncomfortable due to abnormal sounds.

[0265] The third elastic member 247 is a first returning elastic member that returns the movable part (moving member 220 and rod-shaped body 240) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input part 221a is released. The third elastic member 247 (first returning elastic member) connects the main body part 210 and the rod-shaped body 240. This allows the movable part to be returned to its initial position by the third elastic member 247 after power generation. In addition, the third elastic member 247 can absorb collision energy when the transmission part 230 collides with the movable part.

[0266] The transmission part 230 moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the movable part. That is, when a force F acts on the input part 221a, the moving member 220 and the rod-shaped body 240 move downward together. Then, when the rotation restriction of the wheel 250 by the lock part 243 is released, the transmission part 230 moves downward by the biasing force of the second elastic member 236. In this case, the transmission part 230 collides with the moving member 220 constituting the movable part after rotating the wheel 250. In this way, since the moving directions of the transmission part 230 and the moving member 220 are the same direction (downward), the collision energy of the transmission part 230 can be released in the moving direction of the moving member 220 when the transmission part 230 and the moving member 220 collide with each other. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission part 230 and the moving member 220 can be reduced.

[0267] The transmission part 230 may collide with the movable part while the movable part is moving. In other words, the rotation restriction of the wheel 250 by the lock part 243 may be released while the movable part (moving member 220) is moving. This allows the transmission part 230 and the movable part to collide with each other in a state where the relative speed between the transmission part 230 and the movable part is low. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission part 230 and the movable part can be reduced.

[0268] The power generation module 200 further includes a second return elastic member (first elastic member 227) that returns the transmission unit 230, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member (wheel 250), to its original position when the input of energy to the input unit 221a is released and the movable unit (moving member 220 and rod-shaped body 240) returns to its original position. The transmission unit 230 moves in a direction away from the wheel 250 together with the second member 223. The first elastic member 227 returns the abutment portion 234 of the transmission unit 230, which has been pressed by the wheel 250 and moved in a direction away from the wheel 250, to between the protruding portions of the wheel 250. This allows the first elastic member 227 to return the transmission unit 230 to its original position after power generation.

[0269] 43 to 48 show a power generating module 300 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. The power generating module 300 according to the seventh embodiment shows a case where the moving distance of the input portion 342 is different from the moving distance of the lock portion 343. In the seventh embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0270] FIG. 43 is a perspective view showing a power generating module according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 44 is an exploded perspective view showing the power generation module in FIG.

[0271] The main body 310 has a guide portion 311 that slidably guides the moving member 320, and an attachment portion 313 to which the plate-like body 340 is attached. In this example, the generator 19 is provided inside the main body 310. As shown in Figs. 43 and 44, the generator 19 is covered with a cover 315. In this case, the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 protrudes forward from the cover 315.

[0272] The moving member 320 is attached to the guide portion 311 of the main body 310 so as to be slidable in the up-down direction. The moving member 320 moves along the guide portion 311. The moving member 320 is attached to the upper end side via the shaft portion 325 so as to be rotatable relative to a plate-like body 340 (described later). The moving member 320 has a recess 320a. A second elastic member 336 (described later) is provided in this recess 320a.

[0273] A first elastic member 327 is provided between the moving member 320 and the plate-like body 340. The first elastic member 327 is made of, for example, a torsion coil spring, and is wound around the outer periphery of the shaft portion 325. One end side of the first elastic member 327 is engaged with the moving member 320, and the other end side is engaged with the plate-like body 340. The first elastic member 327 biases the moving member 320 in a clockwise direction. The first elastic member 327 serves as a second return elastic member that returns the transmission portion 330, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member (wheel 350), to its original position when the input of energy is released and the movable portion (moving member 320 and plate-like body 340) returns to its original position.

[0274] The transmission part 330 is located in front of the moving member 320 and is attached to the moving member 320 so as to be slidable in the up-down direction. The transmission part 330 has an attachment part 331 attached to the moving member 320 and an extension part 333 extending from the attachment part 331 toward a wheel 350 described below. The attachment part 331 has a receiving part 331a that supports the lower end side of the second elastic member 336. The receiving part 331a is located on the lower end side of the recessed part 320a of the moving member 320.

[0275] The extension portion 333 has an abutment portion 334 that abuts against the protrusions 350a to 350h of the wheel 350. The abutment portion 334 is located between the protrusions of the wheel 350. The abutment portion 334 has a pressing surface 334a that presses the protrusions 350a to 350h when a locking portion 343 described below is released, and an inclined surface 334b ​​that is pressed by the protrusions 350a to 350h when the input to the input portion 342 is released.

[0276] A second elastic member 336 is provided between the moving member 320 and the transmission unit 330. The second elastic member 336 is, for example, a compression coil spring. One end side (upper end side) of the second elastic member 336 is supported on the upper surface of the recess 320a of the moving member 320, and the other end side (lower end side) is supported on the receiving portion 331a of the transmission unit 330. As a result, the second elastic member 336 biases the transmission unit 330 downward. The second elastic member 336 is an elastic member that accumulates the energy of the force input to the input portion 342. The transmission unit 330 transmits the energy accumulated in the second elastic member 336 to the wheel 350.

[0277] The plate-like body 340 is attached to the attachment portion 313 of the main body 310 with the shaft portion 341 as a rotation fulcrum. The plate-like body 340 is formed in a C-shape so as to surround the wheel 350. The plate-like body 340 has an input portion 342 pressed by the link mechanism 4, and a lock portion 343 located within adjacent protrusions 350a to 350h of the wheel 350 and restricting the rotation of the rotor 19b by the transmission portion 330. The moving member 320 and the plate-like body 340 form a movable portion that moves relative to the main body 310 when an operating force (energy) is input to the input portion 342.

[0278] The input section 342 protrudes from the main body section 310. The moving member 320 is attached below the input section 342. The plate-shaped body 340 extends from the input section 342 toward the lower side of the moving member 320 so as to surround the periphery of the wheel 350. The input section 342 also serves as a lock section operating section which is a force point for moving the lock section 343. When the input section 342 (lock section operating section) is pressed by the link mechanism 4, the plate-shaped body 340 rotates clockwise around the shaft section 341 as a rotation fulcrum. That is, the input section 342 and the lock section 343 rotate around the same rotation fulcrum.

[0279] A third elastic member 347 is provided between the plate-like body 340 and the main body 310. The third elastic member 347 is made of, for example, a torsion coil spring, and is wound around the outer periphery of the shaft 341. One end of the third elastic member 347 is engaged with the plate-like body 340, and the other end is engaged with the main body 310. The third elastic member 347 biases the plate-like body 340 in the counterclockwise direction. That is, when the input to the input section 342 is released, the plate-like body 340 pulls up the moving member 320 by the biasing force of the third elastic member 347. In other words, the third elastic member 347 is a first return elastic member that returns the movable section (moving member 320 and plate-like body 340) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input section 342 is released. The third elastic member 347 (first returning elastic member) connects the main body 310 and the plate-like body 340 that constitutes the movable portion.

[0280] The wheel 350 is located inside the main body 310 and is provided on the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19. The wheel 350 constitutes the rotating member of the present invention. The rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 is attached to the center of the wheel 350. This allows the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19 to rotate by rotating the wheel 350. In other words, the wheel 350 and the rotating shaft 19c rotate together in the same direction. The wheel 350 rotates by the pressure of the transmission unit 330 due to the energy (biasing force) of the second elastic member 336.

[0281] The wheel 350 has a plurality of protrusions 350a-350h (eight in this example) that radiate from the center. The wheel 350 rotates in a clockwise direction (forward rotation) when each of the protrusions 350a-350h is pressed against the contact portion 334 of the transmission portion 330. The number of the protrusions 350a-350h may be more or less than eight.

[0282] 43, while the input portion 342 is moving from the initial position to the predetermined position, the protrusion (in this example, the protrusion 350e) abuts against the lock portion 343. As a result, the lock portion 343 restricts the rotation of the wheel 350 in the clockwise direction (forward rotation).

[0283] Thus, the power generating module 300 according to the seventh embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration. Next, the operation of the power generating module 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when no input is being made to the input unit. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when an input is made to the input unit. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the generator generates power. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the input to the input unit is released.

[0284] First, as shown in Fig. 45, when the operation button 3 is not operated, the input unit 342 is in the initial position, and the wheel 350 and the rotor 19b are in the starting position. Then, when the operation button 3 is operated, the link mechanism 4 presses the input unit 342. As a result, as shown in Fig. 46, a force F (operation force) acts on the input unit 342, and the plate-like body 340 rotates in the direction of the arrow G1 (clockwise direction) around the shaft portion 341 as the rotation fulcrum. Also, the moving member 320 moves downward while inclining in the direction of the arrow G2.

[0285] The input to the input section 342 is transmitted to the transmission section 330 via the second elastic member 336. The transmission section 330 presses the protruding section 350a of the wheel 350 by the abutting section 334. At this time, the locking section 343 of the plate-shaped body 340 abuts against the protruding section 350e of the wheel 350, thereby restricting the rotation of the wheel 350. As a result, the transmission section 330 moves upward relative to the moving member 320 against the biasing force of the second elastic member 336. That is, even if the input section 342 is pressed and the moving member 320 moves downward, the transmission section 330 does not move downward, and only the moving member 320 moves downward. As a result, the second elastic member 336 is contracted and energy (spring force) is accumulated. In addition, the locking section 343 moves in a direction away from the wheel 350 as the plate-shaped body 340 rotates.

[0286] 47, when a further force F acts on the input portion 342 and the input portion 342 moves to a predetermined position, the plate-shaped body 340 rotates further, and the lock portion 343 is released from the wheel 350. In other words, when the input portion 342 moves to a predetermined position, the restriction on the rotation of the wheel 350 is released. As a result, the transmission portion 330 moves downward by the biasing force of the second elastic member 336, causing the wheel 350 to rotate in the clockwise direction.

[0287] The wheel 350 rotates in the direction of the arrow G3 (clockwise direction) to rotate the rotor 19b of the generator 19. As a result, a current flows through the coil 19a2 of the generator 19 (generates electricity).

[0288] 48, when the input to the input portion 342 is released, the plate-shaped body 340 rotates counterclockwise around the shaft portion 341 as a rotation fulcrum due to the biasing force of the third elastic member 347. As a result, the input portion 342 of the plate-shaped body 340 returns to the initial position from the predetermined position, and the moving member 320 is pulled up. In addition, the lock portion 343 is inserted between the protrusions 350d and 350e of the wheel 350.

[0289] In this case, the inclined surface 334b ​​of the contact portion 334 of the transmission portion 330 is pressed against the protruding portion 350h of the wheel 350. As a result, the transmission portion 330 and the moving member 320 rotate in the direction of the arrow G4 (counterclockwise direction) against the biasing force of the first elastic member 327. When the contact portion 334 rides over the protruding portion 350h of the wheel 350, the transmission portion 330 and the moving member 320 rotate in the clockwise direction due to the biasing force of the first elastic member 327. As a result, the contact portion 334 is inserted between the protruding portion 350h and the protruding portion 350g of the wheel 350. Then, the input portion 342 of the power generation module 300 returns to the initial position and waits for the next input to the input portion 342.

[0290] In addition, when the input unit 342 moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the rotor 19b only needs to remain at the current pole and maintain a state of not moving to an adjacent pole. That is, the wheel 350 and the rotor 19b are permitted to move (rotate) within a range in which the rotor 19b does not move to an adjacent pole. In other words, when the input unit 342 moves from a predetermined position to an initial position, the wheel 350 and the rotor 19b may rotate slightly in the opposite direction.

[0291] Like the power generating module 10 according to the first embodiment, the power generating module 300 according to the seventh embodiment does not rotate the wheel 350 and the rotor 19b while the input unit 342 moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, so that energy can be efficiently stored in the second elastic member 336. Furthermore, since the rotor 19b of the generator 19 does not rotate while the input unit 342 moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, the cogging torque of the generator 19 can be suppressed. As a result, the operability of the remote control device 1 can be improved.

[0292] Here, when the input portion 342 is pressed, the second elastic member 336 contracts and stores energy. At this time, a reaction force (biasing force) of the second elastic member 336 acts on the lock portion 343. When the lock portion 343 moves in a direction away from the wheel 350, a frictional force is generated between the lock portion 343 and the wheel 350 due to this reaction force. Therefore, the operating force of the input portion 342 (operation button 3) is the sum of the reaction force of the second elastic member 336 and the frictional force of the lock portion 343.

[0293] 45, the plate-shaped body 340 has a lock section 343 and a lock section operation section (input section 342). The lock section 343 and the lock section operation section rotate about the same rotation fulcrum (shaft section 341) in accordance with the movement of the input section 342. A distance L5 from the rotation fulcrum (shaft section 341) to the lock section operation section (input section 342) is longer than a distance L6 from the rotation fulcrum (shaft section 341) to the lock section 343.

[0294] As a result, as shown in FIG. 47, the distance L7 traveled by the lock portion 343 before the restriction on the rotor 19b is released is shorter than the distance L8 traveled by the input portion 342 from the initial position to a predetermined position.

[0295] The lock section 343 is provided closer to the rotation fulcrum than the lock section operation section. As a result, due to the principle of leverage, the plate-shaped body 340 has a distance L7 from when the lock section 343 releases the restriction on rotation of the wheel 350, which is shorter than a distance L8 that the lock section operation section (input section 342) moves. As a result, the effect of the frictional force between the lock section 343 and the wheel 350 can be reduced when the operation button 3 is operated.

[0296] The transmission unit 330 collides with the bottom surface of the recess 320a of the moving member 320 during power generation. That is, the transmission unit 330 collides with the movable part (moving member 320) inside the main body part 310 after the energy stored in the second elastic member 336 is released to rotate the rotating member (wheel 350). The main body part 310 is covered with a cover. Since the transmission unit 330 collides with the movable part inside the main body part 310, the collision sound can be reduced compared to when the transmission unit 330 collides with the main body part 310. This can suppress the user from feeling uncomfortable due to abnormal sounds.

[0297] The third elastic member 347 is a first returning elastic member that returns the movable part (moving member 320 and plate-like body 340) to its original position when the energy (input) to the input part 342 is released. The third elastic member 347 (first returning elastic member) connects the main body part 310 and the plate-like body 340. This allows the movable part to be returned to its initial position by the third elastic member 347 after power generation. In addition, the third elastic member 347 can absorb collision energy when the transmission part 330 collides with the movable part.

[0298] The transmission unit 330 moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the moving member 320 constituting the movable part. That is, when a force F acts on the input unit 342, the moving member 320 moves downward. Then, when the rotation restriction of the wheel 350 by the lock unit 343 is released, the transmission unit 330 moves downward by the biasing force of the second elastic member 336. In this case, the transmission unit 330 collides with the moving member 320 constituting the movable part after rotating the wheel 350. In this way, since the moving directions of the transmission unit 330 and the moving member 320 are the same (downward), the collision energy of the transmission unit 330 can be released in the moving direction of the moving member 320 when the transmission unit 330 and the moving member 320 collide with each other. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 330 and the moving member 320 can be reduced.

[0299] The transmission unit 330 may collide with the movable unit while the movable unit is moving. In other words, the rotation restriction of the wheel 350 by the lock unit 343 may be released while the movable unit (moving member 320) is moving. This allows the transmission unit 330 and the movable unit to collide with each other when the relative speed between the transmission unit 330 and the movable unit is low. Therefore, the collision sound between the transmission unit 330 and the movable unit can be reduced.

[0300] The power generation module 300 further includes a second return elastic member (first elastic member 327) that returns the transmission unit 330, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member (wheel 350), to its original position when the input of energy to the input unit 342 is released and the movable unit (moving member 320 and plate-like body 340) returns to its original position. The transmission unit 330 moves in a direction away from the wheel 350 together with the moving member 320. The first elastic member 327 returns the abutment portion 334 of the transmission unit 330, which has been pressed by the wheel 350 and moved in a direction away from the wheel 350, to between the protruding portions of the wheel 350. This allows the first elastic member 327 to return the transmission unit 330 to its original position after power generation.

[0301] In the above-described third embodiment, a case has been described in which the rotor 19b of the generator 19 is maintained in a non-rotating state when the input portion 43a returns from a predetermined position to the initial position by using the block body 65 and the third elastic member 67 of the second wheel 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the retraction portion 75 shown in the fourth embodiment may be used instead of the block body 65 and the third elastic member 67. That is, the cylindrical portion 61 of the second wheel 60 may be attached to the rotating shaft 19c of the generator 19, and the retraction portion 75 shown in the fourth embodiment may be used.

[0302] In the above-described embodiment, the rotating member is a wheel. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the rotating member may be a member that converts piston motion into rotational motion, such as in a reciprocating engine. In other words, the rotating member may be any mechanism that can rotate the rotor of the generator.

[0303] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the power generating module 10, 20, 40, 70, 100, 200, 300 is applied to the remote control device 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power generating module according to the present invention may be applied to an IoT device. The IoT device may be provided with a sensor, a transmission means for transmitting the state of the IoT device, and a notification means for notifying the state of the sensor. More specifically, the power generating module generates power when the door is opened or closed, the sensor detects the open / closed state of the door, and the transmission means or the notification means notifies or transmits the open / closed state to the user or the manager. In addition, when the user uses the paper roll, the user rotates the paper, and the power generating module generates power in accordance with the rotation, so that the user can notify or transmit the presence or absence of paper to the manager.

[0304] The embodiment may include the following features. (Configuration 1) An input unit; an elastic member capable of accumulating energy input to the input portion; A generator that generates electricity by rotating a rotor; A rotating member that rotates the rotor; a transmission unit that transmits the energy stored in the elastic member to the rotating member; a lock portion that restricts the rotation of the rotor by the transmission portion; Equipped with While the input portion moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, the lock portion restricts the rotation of the rotor, thereby storing energy in the elastic member, A power generation module characterized in that, when the input portion moves to the specified position, the restriction on the rotor by the lock portion is released, and the rotor is rotated by the energy stored in the elastic member. (Configuration 2) When the input unit moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, The power generating module according to configuration 1, characterized in that the rotor and the rotating member are moved to a starting position by a magnetic force of the generator. (Configuration 3) The power generation module described in configuration 1 or 2, characterized in that when the input portion moves from the specified position to the initial position, the rotor remains at the current pole and does not move to the adjacent pole. (Configuration 4) The rotating member is A first wheel rotated by the transmission unit; A second wheel that transmits the rotation of the first wheel to the rotor; having When the input unit has moved to the predetermined position, the transmission unit rotates the second wheel and the rotor via the first wheel, A power generating module described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, characterized in that when the input portion moves from the specified position to the initial position, the rotor remains at its current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole. (Configuration 5) The rotating member is A first wheel rotated by the transmission unit; A second wheel that transmits the rotation of the first wheel to the rotor; having the first wheel has a disk portion and a gear portion provided on the disk portion, the second wheel has a cylindrical portion, a gear portion provided on the cylindrical portion and meshing with the gear portion of the first wheel, and a block body provided movably inside the cylindrical portion and attached to a rotation shaft of the generator, When the input unit has moved to the predetermined position, the transmission unit rotates the second wheel and the rotor via the first wheel, A power generating module described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, characterized in that when the input portion moves from the specified position to the initial position, the rotor remains at its current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole. (Configuration 6) The power generating module described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, further comprising a retraction section that retracts the transmission section from the rotating member while maintaining a state in which the rotor remains at its current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole when the input section moves from the specified position to the initial position. (Configuration 7) The power generation module described in configuration 1, characterized in that the distance that the lock portion moves before releasing the restriction on the rotor is shorter than the distance that the input portion moves from the initial position to the specified position. (Configuration 8) A lock unit operating portion that serves as a force point for moving the lock unit, the lock portion and the lock portion operation portion rotate about the same rotation fulcrum in accordance with the movement of the input portion, The power generating module according to configuration 1, wherein a distance from the pivot point to the lock section operation section is longer than a distance from the pivot point to the lock section. (Configuration 9) Case and An operation button provided on the case; A link mechanism that moves in response to the operation of the operation button; A power generation module according to any one of configurations 1 to 8, which is connected to the link mechanism; A remote control device comprising: (Configuration 10) A main body portion, a movable portion that moves relative to the main body portion when energy is input thereto; An elastic member capable of storing input energy; A generator that generates electricity by rotating a rotor; A rotating member that rotates the rotor; a transmission unit that transmits the energy stored in the elastic member to the rotating member; a lock portion that restricts the rotation of the rotor by the transmission portion; Equipped with A power generation module, characterized in that the transmission part collides with the movable part inside the main body part after energy stored in the elastic member is released to rotate the rotating member. (Configuration 11) a first return elastic member that returns the movable part to its original position when the input of energy is released, 11. The power generating module according to configuration 10, wherein the first return elastic member connects the main body portion and the movable portion. (Configuration 12) 12. The power generating module according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the transmission part moves in the same direction as the moving part. (Configuration 13) The power generating module according to configuration 12, wherein the transmission part collides with the movable part while the movable part is moving. (Configuration 14) The power generation module described in any one of configurations 10 to 13, further comprising a second return elastic member that returns the transmission part, which has moved in a direction away from the rotating member, to its original position when the input of energy is released and the movable part returns to its original position. (Configuration 15) Case and An operation button provided on the case; A link mechanism that moves in response to the operation of the operation button; A power generation module according to any one of configurations 10 to 14, which is connected to the link mechanism; A remote control device comprising:

[0305] The above describes the embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. Regarding the above-mentioned embodiments, those in the art who have appropriately made design changes are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the features of the present invention. For example, the shape, dimensions, materials, arrangement, etc. of each element of the power generation module and the remote control device are not limited to those exemplified, and can be appropriately changed. In addition, each element of each of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined to the extent technically possible, and the combination of these is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it includes the features of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0306] 1 Remote control device 2 Cases 3 Operation buttons 4 Link mechanism 10 Power generation module 12 Main body 13 Moving parts (moving parts) 13a Input section 13c Lock section 14 First elastic member 16 Transmission section 17 Second elastic member 18 Wheel (rotating part) 18a1~18a6 Protrusion 19. Generator 19a Stator 19b Rotor 19c Rotation axis 20 Power generation module 21 Wheel (rotating part) 22 1st Wheel 23a~23f 1st protrusion 24a~24f 2nd protrusion 30 2nd Wheel 31~36 Protrusion 39 Third elastic member 40 Power generation module 41 Main body 43 Moving parts (moving parts) 43a Input section 43c Lock section 45 Transmission section 47 Second elastic member 50 Wheel (rotating part) 52 1st Wheel 53 Disc section 54a~54f Projection part 55 Gear section 60 2nd Wheel 61 Cylindrical part 63 Gear section 65 Block Letters 67 Third elastic member 70 Power generation module 72 Moving parts (moving parts) 72a Input section 72c Lock section 75 Retraction section (movable section) 77 Second elastic member 80 Transmission section 85 Third elastic member 90 Wheel (rotating part) 91a~91f Projection part 100 Power generation module 120 Moving parts (moving parts) 130 Rod part (movable part) 132 Input section 140 Transmission section 147 Second elastic member 150 Lock Section 160 Wheel (rotating part) 170 Transmission section 172 Wheels (rotating parts) 200 Power generation module 220 Moving parts (moving parts) 221a Input section 230 Transmission section 236 Second elastic member 240 Rod-shaped body (movable part) 241 Axis (rotation fulcrum) 243 Rock Club 245 Lock operation section 250 Wheel (rotating part) 300 Power Generation Module 320 Moving parts (moving parts) 330 Transmission Unit 336 Second elastic member 340 Plate-shaped body (movable part) 341 Axis (rotation fulcrum) 342 Input section (lock section operation section) 343 Rock Club 350 Wheel (rotating part)

Claims

1. An input unit; an elastic member capable of accumulating energy input to the input portion; A generator that generates electricity by rotating a rotor; A rotating member that rotates the rotor; a transmission unit that transmits the energy stored in the elastic member to the rotating member; a lock portion that restricts the rotation of the rotor by the transmission portion; Equipped with While the input portion moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, the lock portion restricts the rotation of the rotor, thereby storing energy in the elastic member, When the input portion moves to the predetermined position, the restriction on the rotor by the lock portion is released, and the rotor is rotated by the energy stored in the elastic member. When the input unit moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, A power generating module, characterized in that the rotor and the rotating member are moved to a starting position by the magnetic force of the generator.

2. An input unit; an elastic member capable of accumulating energy input to the input portion; A generator that generates electricity by rotating a rotor; A rotating member that rotates the rotor; a transmission unit that transmits the energy stored in the elastic member to the rotating member; a lock portion that restricts the rotation of the rotor by the transmission portion; Equipped with While the input portion moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, the lock portion restricts the rotation of the rotor, thereby storing energy in the elastic member, When the input portion moves to the predetermined position, the restriction on the rotor by the lock portion is released, and the rotor is rotated by the energy stored in the elastic member. A power generating module, characterized in that the rotor remains at the current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole when the input portion moves from the specified position to the initial position.

3. An input unit; an elastic member capable of accumulating energy input to the input portion; A generator that generates electricity by rotating a rotor; A rotating member that rotates the rotor; a transmission unit that transmits the energy stored in the elastic member to the rotating member; a lock portion that restricts the rotation of the rotor by the transmission portion; Equipped with While the input portion moves from the initial position to the predetermined position, the lock portion restricts the rotation of the rotor, thereby storing energy in the elastic member, When the input portion moves to the predetermined position, the restriction on the rotor by the lock portion is released, and the rotor is rotated by the energy stored in the elastic member. A lock unit operating portion that serves as a force point for moving the lock unit, the lock portion and the lock portion operation portion rotate about the same rotation fulcrum in accordance with the movement of the input portion, A power generation module, characterized in that the distance from the pivot point to the lock section operation section is longer than the distance from the pivot point to the lock section.

4. The rotating member is A first wheel rotated by the transmission unit; A second wheel that transmits the rotation of the first wheel to the rotor; having When the input unit has moved to the predetermined position, the transmission unit rotates the second wheel and the rotor via the first wheel, The power generating module according to claim 2, characterized in that when the input portion moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, the rotor remains at the current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole.

5. The rotating member is A first wheel rotated by the transmission unit; A second wheel that transmits the rotation of the first wheel to the rotor; having The first wheel has a disk portion and a gear portion provided on the disk portion, the second wheel has a cylindrical portion, a gear portion provided on the cylindrical portion and meshing with the gear portion of the first wheel, and a block body provided movably inside the cylindrical portion and attached to a rotation shaft of the generator, When the input unit has moved to the predetermined position, the transmission unit rotates the second wheel and the rotor via the first wheel, The power generating module according to claim 2, characterized in that when the input portion moves from the predetermined position to the initial position, the rotor remains at the current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole.

6. The power generation module described in claim 2, further comprising a retraction portion that retracts the transmission portion from the rotating member while maintaining a state in which the rotor remains at a current pole and does not move to an adjacent pole when the input portion moves from the specified position to the initial position.

7. The power generation module described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the distance that the locking portion moves before releasing the restriction on the rotor is shorter than the distance that the input portion moves from the initial position to the specified position.

8. Case and An operation button provided on the case; A link mechanism that moves in response to the operation of the operation button; A power generation module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is connected to the link mechanism; A remote control device comprising:

9. A main body portion, a movable portion that moves relative to the main body portion when energy is input thereto; An elastic member capable of storing input energy; A generator that generates electricity by rotating a rotor; A rotating member that rotates the rotor; a transmission unit that transmits the energy stored in the elastic member to the rotating member; a lock portion that restricts the rotation of the rotor by the transmission portion; Equipped with A power generation module, characterized in that the transmission part collides with the movable part inside the main body part after energy stored in the elastic member is released to rotate the rotating member.

10. a first return elastic member that returns the movable portion to its original position when the input of energy is released, The power generating module according to claim 9 , wherein the first returning elastic member connects the main body portion and the movable portion.

11. The power generating module according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the transmission part moves in the same direction as the moving direction of the movable part.

12. The power generating module according to claim 11 , wherein the transmission part collides with the movable part while the movable part is moving.

13. The power generation module as described in claim 9, further comprising a second return elastic member that returns the transmission part that has moved in a direction away from the rotating member to its original position when the input of energy is released and the movable part returns to its original position.

14. Case and An operation button provided on the case; A link mechanism that moves in response to the operation of the operation button; A power generation module according to claim 9 connected to the link mechanism; A remote control device comprising:

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