Remote control devices and lighting equipment

Abstract

To provide a remote control device and a lighting fixture that can easily operate a lighting fixture and an external device by transmitting a wireless signal transmitted from a remote controller as an infrared signal from an infrared signal transmitting device provided in a lighting fixture adapter.SOLUTION: A remote control device includes: a power supply unit installed on the ceiling (mounting unit); a lighting fixture adapter 10 equipped with a detachable hook 15; an AC power output cable 40 that is connected to the hook 15 and extends from a bottom plate 13 of the lighting fixture adapter 10; a DC power supply device 20 that converts AC power supplied from the power supply unit into DC power; an infrared signal transmitter 22 having an infrared signal transmitter 23 that receives a signal transmitted from a remote controller and transmits an infrared signal to a lighting fixture attached to the lighting fixture adapter and an external device; and holding members 16 and 17 that hold a lighting fixture body 80.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a remote control device and a lighting fixture for ordinary homes. [Background technology]

[0002] Lighting fixtures such as ceiling lights are widely used in ordinary homes. When attaching these lighting fixtures to the ceiling (mounting part), using a power supply unit and lighting mounting adapter as shown here makes it possible to easily attach the lighting fixture to the ceiling (mounting part). The lighting mounting adapter is mechanically and electrically connected to the power supply unit (ceiling hook body) that receives household AC power, and serves to hold the lighting fixture body and supply AC power to the lighting fixture body via the lighting mounting adapter.

[0003] The power supply unit of a ceiling hook or the like used in lighting fixtures such as ceiling lights is a dedicated outlet for the lighting fixture. Therefore, efficient use of AC power has been proposed, such as branching a portion of the AC power supplied from the power supply unit and supplying it to other lighting fixtures (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-54122

[0005] [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-16410 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In Patent Document 1, a lighting device equipped with a ceiling hook body (power supply unit) and a lighting fixture adapter (lighting mounting adapter) is provided with an additional lighting device equipped with an indirect lighting mechanism between the lighting device and the lighting fixture adapter, and a power supply unit is provided in the lighting device to add an indirect lighting function. The lighting device equipped with an indirect lighting mechanism is a lighting device located in the middle of the entire lighting device, and a power supply unit has been added to supply power to lighting devices located in the lower levels. However, this lighting device has a problem in that it is not possible to simplify the lighting device because the lighting mounting adapter does not have a remote controller function that sends and receives control signals for turning the lighting fixture on / off, dimming, etc.

[0007] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 shows a lighting fixture that uses a lighting fixture mounting adapter for the power supply unit (ceiling hook), but because an infrared signal receiving device is installed inside the lighting fixture body, there is a problem in that it lacks versatility.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention provides a remote control device and a lighting fixture that can easily operate a lighting fixture and external devices in its vicinity, such as smart home appliances and other household electrical appliances (hereinafter also referred to as "home appliances"), by transmitting a signal sent from a remote controller as an infrared signal from an infrared signal transmitting device provided in a lighting fixture adapter. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, a remote control device according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises: A remote control device having a housing, The housing includes: a power supply unit provided on the mounting portion and a hook that can be detachably attached to the power supply unit; an AC power output cable connected to the hook and extending from the bottom plate of the housing; a DC power supply device connected to the AC power output cable and converting the AC power supplied from the power supply unit into DC power; an infrared signal transmitter connected to the DC power supply device, receiving a signal output from the remote controller and transmitting an infrared signal to an external device and the lighting fixture body; a holding member that detachably holds the lighting fixture body; Equipped with The remote controller controls the external device and the lighting fixture body.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, a remote control device according to a second aspect of the present invention comprises: A remote control device having a lighting mounting adapter and an infrared signal transmitting box, The lighting mounting adapter includes: a power supply unit provided on the mounting portion and a hook that can be detachably attached to the power supply unit; an AC power output cable connected to the hook and extending from the bottom plate of the lighting mounting adapter; a DC power supply device connected to the AC power output cable and converting the AC power supplied from the power supply unit into DC power; a DC power output cable electrically connected to the DC power supply device; a DC power output terminal attached to the bottom plate of the lighting mounting adapter and electrically connected to the DC power output cable; A holding member for detachably holding the lighting fixture body is provided, The infrared signal transmitting box includes: a DC power supply input terminal connected to the DC power supply output terminal and for inputting DC power; an infrared signal transmitter connected to the DC power input terminal, receiving a signal output from the remote controller and transmitting an infrared signal to an external device and the lighting fixture body; Equipped with The remote controller controls the external device and the lighting fixture body.

[0011] In order to achieve the above object, a lighting fixture according to a third aspect of the present invention is characterized by comprising the remote control device according to the first or second aspect, the lighting fixture body, a lighting cover that covers the underside of the lighting fixture body, and the remote controller that operates the lighting fixture body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, an infrared signal transmitter is provided near the lighting mounting adapter, and receives a transmission signal from a remote controller and transmits it as an infrared signal, which is then received and processed by an infrared receiver in an external device or lighting fixture placed in a room, etc., so that external devices and lighting fixtures that can only be operated by infrared signals can be reliably controlled by methods other than infrared signals using a simple device. The infrared signal transmitter located in the lighting mounting adapter is located near the ceiling and can transmit infrared signals to every corner of the room, making it easy to control external devices placed in the room using transmission signals sent from the remote controller. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1A is a schematic perspective view of a remote control device according to a first embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a schematic cross-sectional view of a lighting fixture including the remote control device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] 10(A) is a schematic perspective view of a remote control device according to a second embodiment, and FIG. 10(B) is a schematic perspective view of a modified example of the remote control device for a lighting fixture according to the second embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a remote control device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a remote control device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 5] 1A is a schematic perspective view of a lighting fixture using a general lighting mounting adapter, and FIG. 1B is a schematic cross-sectional view of a lighting fixture using a general lighting mounting adapter. [Figure 6]1 is a schematic block diagram of a remote control device according to a first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, an example of a typical lighting fixture will be described with reference to Figures 5(A) and 5(B). Figure 5(A) is a schematic perspective view of a lighting fixture using a typical lighting mounting adapter shown in Patent Document 2, and Figure 5(B) is a schematic cross-sectional view of a lighting fixture using a lighting mounting adapter. In a typical home, a power supply unit 1 called a ceiling hook rosette, ceiling hook body, ceiling hook, or ceiling hook rosette is attached to the ceiling (mounting portion) for attaching a ceiling light, etc. As shown in Figures 5(A) and (B) , a lighting fixture is attached to the power supply unit 1 installed on the ceiling (mounting portion) 18 inside the home.

[0015] The lighting fixture 100 is composed of a lighting mounting adapter 10, a lighting fixture body 80, and a lighting cover 90. Furthermore, a remote controller 91 for turning the lighting fixture 100 on and off is provided as an accessory device. Furthermore, ordinary homes are supplied with AC power from a residential power grid. A lighting mounting adapter 10 is attached to a power supply unit 1 installed on a ceiling (mounting portion) 18, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the power supply unit 1 and the lighting mounting adapter 10. The connection between the power supply unit 1 and the lighting mounting adapter 10 allows AC power to be supplied to the lighting mounting adapter 10 from the power lines within the home through the power supply unit 1.

[0016] Here, a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below shows a specific example of the present invention, and therefore the arrangement, functions, numerical values, etc. of the components described in the embodiment are merely examples, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. In addition, the release lever 17, which is part of the holding member that constitutes the lighting mounting adapter 10, has been omitted from Figures 2 to 4 and Figure 5(B) to avoid complicating the drawings (the claw 16 and the release lever 17 are collectively referred to as the holding member).

[0017] (Embodiment 1) Hereinafter, a remote control device and the like according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the lighting mounting adapter 10 will be described. FIG. 1(A) shows a schematic perspective view of the lighting mounting adapter 10, and FIG. 1(B) shows a schematic cross-sectional view. FIGS. 1(A) and 1(B) illustrate the lighting mounting adapter 10, which functions as a remote control device. The lighting mounting adapter 10 includes a DC power supply 20, an infrared signal transmitter 22 (signal receiver 21, signal decoder 24, and infrared signal transmitter 23), and other components (see FIG. 6). The infrared transmitter 22 is, for example, a rectangular box-shaped container made of polycarbonate resin, which is a material that transmits infrared rays. The resin used to make the container can be selected from suitable materials that transmit infrared rays, such as carbonate resin, acrylic resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene resin, and polyethylene terephthalate resin. Note that in FIGS. 1 and 5(B), components such as the DC power supply 20, infrared signal transmitter 22, hook 15, control unit 83, and light receiver 85 are depicted as schematic cross-sectional views, with the internal structure and wiring between devices omitted.

[0018] The lighting mounting adapter 10 has a top plate 12 at the top, a bottom plate 13 at the bottom, and side plates 14 on the sides, and is generally cylindrical overall. The top plate 12 and bottom plate 13 are generally circular flat plates, and a pair of hook-shaped hook fittings 15 are fixed to the top of the top plate 12. The hook fittings 15 are fixed in place by fitting their hook-shaped portions into two arc-shaped locking grooves (hook fitting locking grooves) drilled in the power supply unit 1 installed on the ceiling (mounting unit) 18. This locks the lighting mounting adapter 10 to the power supply unit 1, electrically connecting the hook-shaped portions of the hook fittings 15 to the output terminals in the power supply unit 1, and supplying AC power to the lighting mounting adapter 10.

[0019] The lighting mounting adapter 10 also has a pair of claws (holding members) 16 that protrude from notched holes (not shown) drilled in the side plate 14. The claws 16 are biased toward the outside of the side plate 14 of the lighting mounting adapter 10.

[0020] Here, a method for attaching the lighting fixture body 80 to the lighting mounting adapter 10 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the lighting mounting adapter 10 is attached to the power supply unit 1. Next, the top plate 81 of the lighting fixture body 80 is held and the lighting mounting adapter 10 is inserted through the opening 84 provided in the top plate 81. Next, the top plate 81 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 is lifted up so as to push up the tabs 16 from below, and the tabs 16 are pushed into the side plate 14 by the circumferential edges of the openings 84 provided in the top plate 81 of the lighting fixture body 80. If the top plate 81 is continued to be lifted in this state, the edges of the openings 84 of the top plate 81 will clear the tabs 16, and the tabs 16 will be positioned below the top plate 81. Because the tabs 16 are biased outward from the side plate 14, they will again protrude outward from the side plate 14 and support the top plate 81 from below.

[0021] To remove the top plate 81 from the lighting mounting adapter 10, use the two release levers 17 provided on the bottom plate 13 of the lighting mounting adapter 10. By simultaneously placing your hands on the two release levers 17 and moving them inward, the claws 16 retract into the side plates 14, releasing the lock on the top plate 81 and allowing the top plate 81 to be removed from the lighting mounting adapter 10. The shape of the lighting mounting adapter 10 is not limited to a substantially cylindrical shape, and various shapes such as a rectangular parallelepiped, a triangular prism, or an octagonal prism may be adopted. To remove the lighting mounting adapter 10 from the power supply unit 1, the lighting mounting adapter 10 is rotated horizontally while pressing the release button 19 provided on the side plate 14 of the lighting mounting adapter.

[0022] In the first embodiment, the lighting mounting adapter 10 includes an AC power output cable 40 that outputs AC power supplied from the power supply unit 1 to the outside of the housing 11. An AC power output terminal 41 is attached to the tip of the AC power output cable 40. The AC power output terminal 41 connects to an input terminal (not shown) provided on the lighting fixture body 80 and supplies AC power to the lighting fixture body 80. The AC power output cable 40 may be branched to include multiple AC power output terminals 41. The AC power output terminal 41 may also be attached to the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11. In this case, it is preferable that the tip of the AC power output terminal 41 is flush with the bottom surface.

[0023] The housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 also houses a DC power supply device 20 that receives AC power and an infrared signal transmitter 22. The AC power input to the DC power supply device 20 is converted into DC power and supplied to the infrared signal transmitter 22.

[0024] 6 is a schematic block diagram of a remote control device according to the first embodiment. A signal transmitted from a remote controller 91 is received by a signal receiving unit 21 of an infrared signal transmitting device 22, and the signal is decoded by a signal decoding unit 24. An infrared signal is then transmitted from the infrared signal transmitting units 23, 34, and 76 to an infrared signal receiving device 86 including a light receiving unit 85 of a lighting fixture body 80 and to external devices such as home appliances, such as a TV (television) and an air conditioner. The transmitted control signal controls the on / off, dimming, and color adjustment of a lighting fixture 100, as well as the on / off of home appliances, such as a TV and an air conditioner. The home appliances to be controlled include, but are not limited to, a TV, a Blu-ray recorder, an air conditioner, an electric fan, and a desk lamp, and may be any external device equipped with an infrared receiving device that can be controlled by an infrared signal.

[0025] Here, the configuration of a typical lighting fixture 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B).

[0026] The lighting fixture 100 is attached to the power supply unit 1 using a lighting mounting adapter 10. The top plate 81 of the lighting fixture body 80 is a flat plate molded from metal, but the top plate 81 is not limited to metal and may be made of synthetic resin. The top plate 81 has an opening 84 in the center and is ring-shaped overall. As described above, the claws 16 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 act to support the periphery of the opening 84 of the top plate 81 from below. This allows the lighting fixture body 80, including the top plate 81, to be held by the claws 16 so that it does not fall off the lighting mounting adapter 10. A light source 82 having light-emitting elements such as LEDs and a mounting board (not shown) for the light-emitting elements, and a control unit 83 are disposed below the top plate 81. Daylight-color LEDs and warm-color LEDs are arranged alternately on the mounting board. The control unit 83 is equipped with an infrared signal receiving device 86 with a light-receiving unit 85, a drive circuit (not shown), and the like. The light source 82, the control unit 83, the infrared signal receiving device 86 equipped with the light receiving section 85, the lighting fixture body 80, the drive circuit, and other components are connected by wiring (not shown). The surface of the top plate 81 on which the light source 82 is arranged is painted white so that the light from the light source 82 is efficiently reflected downward.

[0027] Lighting device 100 is remotely controlled by a remote controller 91 linked to an infrared signal receiving device 86 equipped with a light receiving unit 85. Remote controller 91 outputs an infrared signal or the like indicating the content of an instruction (how lighting device 100 is to be controlled) based on an operation performed by a user or the like. The infrared signal may be, for example, a signal indicating an IR (Infrared) code indicating the control content. Remote controller 91 outputs an infrared signal indicating the control content of lighting device 100, for example, by outputting an infrared signal indicating an IR code corresponding to the operation content.

[0028] A light receiving unit 85 provided in the lighting fixture body 80 receives an infrared signal from the remote controller 91. The light receiving unit 85 is composed of a light receiving element (e.g., an infrared sensor) capable of receiving an infrared signal. An infrared signal receiving device 86 equipped with the light receiving unit 85 converts the received infrared signal into an electrical signal and supplies it to a drive circuit (not shown). The drive circuit controls the light source 82 to turn on / off, adjust brightness, adjust color, etc. in accordance with the electrical signal (e.g., control content indicated by the infrared signal) output from the infrared signal receiving device 86. In other words, the light receiving unit 85 functions as a detection unit that detects the infrared signal transmitted from the remote controller 91.

[0029] Remote control of lighting fixture 100 is achieved using remote controller 91 via infrared signal receiving device 86 equipped with light receiving unit 85, control unit 83, and the like. For example, when a user operates remote controller 91 to turn on lighting fixture 100, an infrared signal indicating that lighting fixture 100 should be turned on is supplied to lighting fixture 100, and control unit 83 receives the infrared signal via light receiving unit 85 and turns on light source 82 based on the infrared signal. For example, when a user operates remote controller 91 to turn off lighting fixture 100, an infrared signal indicating that lighting fixture 100 should be turned off is output to lighting fixture body 80, and light source 82 is turned off based on the infrared signal. Similarly, an infrared signal receiving device 86 equipped with a light receiving unit 85, a control unit 83, etc., enable remote control of external devices equipped with an infrared receiving device, including home appliances such as a TV 110 and an air conditioner 120, using a remote controller 91.

[0030] The control unit 83 receives AC power from the power supply unit 1 through the lighting mounting adapter 10, and the drive circuit supplies this power to the light source 82. The control unit 83 controls the light source 82 by controlling the amount of power (specifically, the amount of current flowing through the light source 82) supplied to the light source 82 in accordance with the infrared signal. The drive circuit turns on the light source 82 by supplying power to the light source 82. Furthermore, the drive circuit turns off the light source 82 by stopping the supply of power to the light source 82. The drive circuit adjusts the brightness of the light source 82 by changing the amount of power (specifically, the amount of current) supplied to the light source 82. The color of the lighting fixture 100 is adjusted by changing the lighting ratio between the daylight color LEDs and the warm white color LEDs arranged in the light source 82. The control unit 83 is positioned and shaped so as to prevent shadows from being cast by the light from the light source 82. In this way, the control unit 83 functions as a light source control unit that controls the light source 82.

[0031] The remote controller 91 may include a receiving device that uses signals such as infrared signals, Wi-Fi (registered trademark) signals, Bluetooth (registered trademark) signals, and mobile communication signals (e.g., signals for third generation mobile communication (3G), fifth generation mobile communication (5G), LTE (Long Term Evolution) communication, LPWA (Low Power, Wide Area) communication, etc.), and a transmitting device that transmits these signals.

[0032] The infrared signal transmitting device 22 installed in the lighting mounting adapter 10 or the like may include a signal receiving unit 21 and a signal decoding unit 24 that receive and decode signals such as infrared signals, Wi-Fi (registered trademark) signals, Bluetooth (registered trademark) signals, and mobile communication signals (e.g., signals from third-generation mobile communications (3G), fifth-generation mobile communications (5G), LTE (Long Term Evolution) communications, and LPWA (Low Power, Wide Area) communications).

[0033] Furthermore, the infrared signal transmitting device 22 may receive and decode a signal transmitted via, for example, a PLC (Power Line Communication), a wired LAN, or Ethernet (IEEE802.3) that is dependent on the household wiring connected to the remote controller 91 or the lighting fixture mounting adapter 10, and transmit an infrared signal from the infrared signal transmitting units 23, 34, and 76 to operate the lighting fixture 100 or an external device via an infrared signal receiving device 86 including a light receiving unit 85 provided in the lighting fixture main body 80.

[0034] In other words, the infrared signal transmitting device 22 not only functions as an infrared signal transmitting device that operates infrared signals, but by changing the specifications of the signal receiving unit 21, it can be configured to have a function that is compatible with devices that emit wireless signals such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops as remote controllers 91, as well as PLC devices.

[0035] The lighting cover 90 is a member that diffuses light emitted from the light source 82, and covers the underside (light source side) of the lighting fixture body 80, enveloping all of the components that make up the lighting fixture body 80, such as the light source 82 and the control unit 83. The lighting cover 90 is detachably attached to the top plate 81 of the lighting fixture body 80 by means of a locking member (not shown) or the like that is provided on the top plate 81. The lighting cover 90 is made of a synthetic resin member that transmits infrared rays, such as a milky white acrylic resin.

[0036] (Embodiment 2) Hereinafter, a remote control device and the like according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2(A). In this embodiment, the infrared signal transmitting device 22 provided in the lighting mounting adapter 10 in the first embodiment is disposed in a separate infrared signal transmitting box 33.

[0037] The lighting mounting adapter 10 includes an AC power output cable 40 that transmits AC power supplied from the power supply unit 1, and an AC power output terminal 41 attached to the end of the cable. The AC power output terminal 41 connects to an input terminal (not shown) provided inside the lighting fixture body 80, and supplies AC power to the lighting fixture body 80.

[0038] The AC power output cable 40 may be branched in two directions along the way to provide multiple AC power output terminals 41. The AC power output terminal 41 may be installed on the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 so as to be parallel to the DC power output terminal 30 provided on the bottom plate 13, rather than at the tip of the AC power output cable 40. In the embodiment, the shape of the infrared signal transmission box 33 is a rectangular parallelepiped, but is not limited to this, and various shapes may be used, such as a cylindrical shape similar to that of the lighting mounting adapter 10, a triangular prism, an octagonal prism, or a hemisphere.

[0039] The infrared signal transmission box 33 is attached to the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10. As a simple means for attaching the infrared signal transmission box 33, if the infrared signal transmission box 33 is very lightweight, it can be attached directly by inserting it into the DC power output terminal 30, thereby maintaining a fixed state. Furthermore, if the infrared signal transmission box 33 is lightweight, it can be attached using double-sided tape, adhesive, or the like. If the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 contains a metal material such as iron inside, a magnet can be attached to the infrared signal transmission box 33, and the infrared signal transmission box 33 can be attached to the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 by the magnetic force of the magnet attracting the metal. Attaching using a magnet eliminates the need for double-sided tape or the like, making installation of the infrared signal transmission box 33 easier. It can also be attached using screws or a dedicated attachment.

[0040] As in the first embodiment, the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 shown in Fig. 2 has release levers in two locations (see Fig. 1), which are not shown to avoid complicating the drawing. The infrared signal transmission box 33 is attached to the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 so as to avoid the release levers.

[0041] As in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 houses a DC power supply device (not shown) that connects to the power supply unit 1. AC power input to the DC power supply device is converted to DC power and output to the DC power supply output terminal 30 via a DC power supply output cable (not shown). For example, an AC voltage of 100 V is converted to DC 5 V or the like. The DC voltage output to the DC power supply output terminal 30 is not limited to DC 5 V, but can be an appropriate voltage such as DC 15 V depending on the characteristics of the connected device. Furthermore, the DC power supply output terminal 30 is typically installed on the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 so that its tip is approximately flush with the bottom plate 13 and does not protrude from the bottom plate 13. Note that the DC power supply output terminal 30 may be configured to extend from the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11.

[0042] The infrared signal transmission box 33, which is configured as a separate member from the lighting mounting adapter 10, has an infrared signal transmission unit 34 on its bottom surface and a DC power input cable 32 on its top surface, the DC power input terminal 31 attached to the tip that connects to the DC power output terminal 30 provided on the bottom surface 13 of the lighting mounting adapter 10. The infrared signal transmission box 33 also has an infrared signal transmission device 22 built in, similar to that of embodiment 1. DC power output from the DC power output terminal 30 is supplied to the infrared signal transmission device 22 provided in the infrared signal transmission box 33 through the DC power input cable 32.

[0043] The DC power output terminal 30 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal or the like. If necessary, the DC power output terminal 30 can be provided in multiple locations, such as two locations, by branching the DC power output cable. Furthermore, if the DC power output terminal 30 on the lighting mounting adapter 10 side is a USB terminal, the DC power input terminal 31 on the infrared signal transmission box 33 side is also a USB terminal connected by a USB cable.

[0044] In this embodiment, the explanation has been centered on an example in which a USB terminal is used, but it is not necessary to use a USB terminal as the DC power input terminal 31, and a corresponding terminal such as a DC power socket, etc., may be provided as required depending on the device to be connected. Although an example has been shown in which the DC power input cable 32 and the DC power input terminal 31 are provided on the infrared signal transmission box 33, a DC power output cable may be provided on the lighting fixture adapter 10 side, and a DC power input terminal may be provided on the infrared signal transmission box 33 side.

[0045] 2(B) shows a schematic perspective view of a modified example of the lighting fixture remote control device according to embodiment 2. An infrared signal transmission box 33 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape is integrally attached to the bottom 13 of the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10. The bottom 13 of this modified example has a protrusion formed by molding that corresponds to the infrared signal transmission box 33, and the infrared signal transmission device 22 is built into this protrusion.

[0046] (Embodiment 3) Next, a remote control device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the DC power supply device 20 and the infrared signal transmitter 22 provided in the lighting mounting adapter 10 in the first embodiment are disposed in a separate infrared signal transmission box 70. In this embodiment, the same DC power supply device, infrared signal transmitter, and other components (not shown) as in the first embodiment are disposed in the infrared signal transmission box 70. The infrared signal transmission box 70 has a built-in infrared signal transmitter 76, and the bottom surface of the infrared signal transmission box 70 is provided with an AC power input terminal 42 and an AC power output cable 40 extending from a small hole 75 and having an AC power output terminal 44 attached to its tip. The separate lighting mounting adapter 10 is provided with an AC power output cable 40 extending from a small hole similar to the small hole 75 provided in the bottom plate 13 of the infrared signal transmission box 70. The AC power output cable 40 has an AC power output terminal 41 attached to its tip and transmits AC power supplied from the power supply unit 1. The AC power output terminal 41 is connected to an AC power input terminal 42 provided on the infrared signal transmission box 70 to supply AC power to the infrared signal transmission box 70 .

[0047] The AC power output cable 40 is routed through a notch (groove) 71 recessed in the infrared signal transmission box 70 and connected to an AC power input terminal 42 provided on the bottom surface of the infrared signal transmission box 70. The notch (groove) 71 is intended to accommodate the AC power output cable 40 so that it does not get in the way when the infrared signal transmission box 70 is attached to the lighting fixture adapter 10. In this embodiment, the shape of the infrared signal transmission box 70 is approximately cylindrical, the same as the lighting mounting adapter 10, but is not limited to this and various shapes such as a rectangular prism, a triangular prism, or an octagonal prism can be used.

[0048] The infrared signal transmission box 70 is attached to the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10. If the infrared signal transmission box 70 is lightweight, a simple method for attaching the infrared signal transmission box 70 is to use double-sided tape, adhesive, or the like. If the lighting mounting adapter 10 contains a metal material such as iron inside, a magnet may be attached to the transmission box 70, and the infrared signal transmission box 70 may be attached to the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 by the magnetic force of the magnet attracting the metal. Attaching with a magnet eliminates the need for double-sided tape or the like, making it easier to attach the infrared signal transmission box 70. Alternatively, the infrared signal transmission box 70 may be attached using screws or a dedicated attachment.

[0049] As in the second embodiment, the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 shown in Fig. 3 is provided with release levers (holding members) in two locations, as in the first embodiment (see Fig. 1), although illustration is omitted to avoid complicating the drawing. Two recesses (not shown) for accommodating the release levers (holding members) are drilled in the top surface of the infrared signal transmission box 70, and the release levers (holding members) are accommodated in the recesses, so that the bottom plate 13 of the lighting fixture mounting adapter 10 and the top surface of the housing 11 are installed flush with each other.

[0050] As in the first embodiment, the infrared signal transmission box 70 houses a DC power supply device 20 (not shown) and an infrared signal transmission device 22 that are connected to the AC power input terminal 42. AC power input to the DC power supply device 20 through the AC power input terminal 42 is converted into DC power and output to the infrared signal transmission device 22. The bottom surface of the infrared signal transmission box 70 is provided with the AC power input terminal 22, an AC power output cable 43 having an AC power output terminal 44 attached to its tip, and an infrared signal transmission unit 76. Although the infrared signal transmission unit 76 is installed on the bottom surface of the infrared signal transmission box 70, the installation location is not limited thereto and the infrared signal transmission unit 76 may be installed inside the infrared signal transmission box 70. The AC power supplied from the AC power output cable 43 is output from the AC power output terminal 44 and supplied to the lighting fixture body 80.

[0051] (Embodiment 4) Next, a remote control device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 4. The remote control device shown in Fig. 4 employs the lighting mounting adapter 10 shown in the third embodiment (see Fig. 3) and the infrared signal transmission box 33 shown in the second embodiment (see Fig. 2), with a power adapter 65 newly added between the lighting mounting adapter 10 and the infrared signal transmission box 33.

[0052] In this embodiment, the lighting mounting adapter 10 and the power adapter 65 are both cylindrical and of approximately the same size. The infrared signal transmitting box 33 used is the same as that shown in the second embodiment.

[0053] The power adapter 65 houses a DC power supply device (not shown) similar to that in embodiment 1. The AC power supplied from the lighting mounting adapter 10 is converted into DC power by the DC power supply device and output from a DC power output terminal 67 provided on the bottom surface of the power adapter 65. The DC power output terminal 67 is usually installed on the bottom surface of the power adapter 65 so that its tip is approximately flush with the bottom surface and does not protrude from the bottom surface.

[0054] An AC power input terminal 68 for inputting AC power output from the lighting mounting adapter 10 is also arranged on the bottom surface of the power adapter 65. Like the DC power output terminal 67, the AC power input terminal 68 is usually installed on the bottom surface of the power adapter 65 so that its tip is approximately flush with the bottom surface and does not protrude from the bottom surface. A notch (groove) 69 is provided on the side of the power adapter 65 so that the AC power output cable 40 extending from the lighting mounting adapter 10 can be inserted therein. Furthermore, the bottom surface of power adapter 65 is provided with AC power output cable 63 for transmitting AC power supplied from power supply unit 1, and an AC power output terminal 64 at the end of the cable. AC power output terminal 64 is connected to an input terminal (not shown) provided on lighting fixture main body 80, and supplies AC power to lighting fixture main body 80 and the like.

[0055] The AC power output cable 63 may be branched to provide multiple AC power output terminals 64. The AC power output terminals 64 may be installed on the bottom surface of the power adapter 65 in parallel with the DC power output terminals 67. In this embodiment, the shape of the power adapter 65 is substantially cylindrical, the same as the lighting mounting adapter 10, but is not limited to this and various shapes such as a rectangular parallelepiped, a triangular prism, or an octagonal prism may be used.

[0056] The power adapter 65, which houses the DC power supply unit, is attached to the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10. If the power adapter 65 is lightweight, it can be attached using double-sided tape, adhesive, or the like as a simple means for attaching the power adapter 65. If the lighting mounting adapter 10 contains a metal material such as iron inside, a magnet may be attached to the power adapter 65, and the power adapter 65 may be attached to the housing 11 or bottom plate 13 by the magnetic force of the magnet attracting the metal. Attaching using a magnet makes it easier to attach the power adapter 65 without the need for double-sided tape or the like.

[0057] The power adapter 65 may be attached to the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 using a fastening means such as screws. Furthermore, the housing 11 and the power adapter 65 may be fastened using a mounting attachment. In addition to the lighting fixture main body 80, devices such as a speaker, an electric fan, an emergency alarm, and a surveillance camera may be attached to the lighting mounting adapter 10, and each device may be operated by power output from the AC power output terminal 64 or the DC power output terminal 67.

[0058] As in the second and third embodiments, the bottom plate 13 of the housing 11 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 shown in Fig. 4 is provided with release levers (holding members) in two locations, as in the first embodiment (see Fig. 1), although illustration is omitted to avoid complicating the drawing. Two recesses (not shown) for accommodating the release levers (holding members) are drilled in the top surface of the power adapter 65, and by storing the release levers (holding members) in the recesses, the bottom plate 13 of the lighting mounting adapter 10 and the top surface of the power adapter 65 can be installed flush with each other.

[0059] The infrared signal transmitting box 33 is the same as the infrared signal transmitting box 33 of the previously described embodiment 2. The infrared signal transmitting box 33 has an infrared signal transmitting device 22 housed therein. DC power output from the DC power output terminal 67 is output to the infrared signal transmitting device 22 in the infrared signal transmitting box 33 through the DC power input cable 32.

[0060] The infrared signal transmission box 33 is attached to the bottom surface of the power adapter 65. As a simple means for attaching the infrared signal transmission box 33, if the infrared signal transmission box 33 is very lightweight, it can be attached directly to the DC power output terminal 67. If the infrared signal transmission box 33 is lightweight, it can be attached using double-sided tape, adhesive, or the like. If the power adapter 65 contains a metal material such as iron inside, a magnet can be attached to the infrared signal transmission box 33, and the box can be attached to the bottom surface of the power adapter 65 using the magnetic force of the magnet, which attracts metal. Attaching with a magnet eliminates the need for double-sided tape or the like, making it easier to attach the infrared signal transmission box 33. It can also be attached using screws or a dedicated attachment.

[0061] When attaching the infrared signal transmission box 33 to the bottom surface of the power adapter 65, it should be attached so as to avoid the DC power output terminal 67 and the AC power input terminal 68.

[0062] The DC power output terminal 67 is a USB terminal or the like. The output voltage is, for example, DC 5 V. If the DC power output terminal 67 on the power adapter 65 side is a USB terminal, the DC power input terminal 31 on the infrared signal transmission box 33 side is also a USB terminal connected by a USB cable.

[0063] In this embodiment, an example is shown in which a lighting mounting adapter designed specifically for lighting fixtures is attached to a power supply unit such as a ceiling hook installed on the ceiling 18 (mounting portion), and the lighting fixture itself is attached to this lighting mounting adapter. However, by using an E26 socket as the power supply unit 1 connected to the power supply unit installed on the ceiling 18 (mounting portion), using a GX53 socket as the lighting mounting adapter 10, and placing an infrared signal transmitter 22 near the lighting mounting adapter 10, it is possible to realize a remote control device for lighting fixtures that can control the lighting fixture and also transmit infrared signals to external devices such as home appliances to control the external devices, and a lighting fixture using the same.

[0064] In this embodiment, the explanation has been given mainly on an example in which a USB terminal is used, but the DC power input terminal 31 does not necessarily have to be a USB terminal, and a DC power socket or the like may be provided. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the DC power output terminal 67 is arranged on the lighting mounting adapter 10 or the power adapter 65, but instead, a terminal for inputting DC power may be arranged on the infrared signal transmission box 33.

[0065] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications of the above-described embodiment are possible.

[0066] In the above-described embodiment, an example of the configuration of a remote control device used with lighting fixture 100 attached to lighting mounting adapter 10 installed on ceiling (mounting portion) 18 has been described, but the location of lighting mounting adapter 10 is not limited to ceiling (mounting portion) 18. For example, even if lighting fixture 100 is attached to a remote control device including lighting mounting adapter 10 installed on the upper part of a wall, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be expected.

[0067] According to the present invention, an infrared signal transmitting device is provided near a lighting mounting adapter, and the contents of the transmission signal sent from the remote controller are transmitted as an infrared signal. The transmitted infrared signal is then received and processed by an infrared signal receiving device provided in the lighting fixture. This makes it possible to use a simple device to reliably control lighting fixtures that can only be operated by infrared signals, such as turning the lighting fixture on / off, dimming, and adjusting the color, using methods other than infrared signals. It also makes it possible to realize a remote control device that can transmit infrared signals to external devices such as home appliances and control the external devices, and a lighting fixture using the same. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 1… Power supply section 10... Lighting mounting adapter 11... Housing 12... Top plate 13…Bottom plate 14... Side panel 15... Hook fitting 16... Claw (retaining member) 17... Release lever (retaining member) 18... Ceiling (mounting part) 19... Release button 20…DC power supply 21... Signal receiving section 22... Infrared signal transmitter 23... Infrared signal transmitter 30... DC power output terminal 31... DC power input terminal 32... DC power input cable 33... Infrared signal transmitting box 34... Infrared signal transmitter 40... AC power output cable 41... AC power output terminal 42... AC power input terminal 43... AC power output cable 44... AC power output terminal 60... AC power output cable 61... AC power output terminal 63... AC power output cable 64... AC power output terminal 65... Power adapter 67... DC power output terminal 68... AC power input terminal 69... Notch (groove) 70... Infrared signal transmitting box 71... Notch (groove) 75… Small hole 76... Infrared signal transmitter 80... Lighting fixture body 81... Top plate 82… light source 83... Control unit 84... Opening 85... Light receiving section 86... Infrared signal receiving device 90... Lighting cover 91... Remote controller (remote control) 100... Lighting equipment

Claims

1. A remote control device having a lighting mounting adapter and an infrared signal transmitting device, The lighting mounting adapter includes: a power supply unit provided on the mounting portion and a hook that can be detachably attached to the power supply unit; an AC power output cable connected to the hook and extending from the bottom plate of the lighting mounting adapter; a DC power supply device connected to the AC power output cable and converting the AC power supplied from the power supply unit into DC power; a DC power output cable electrically connected to the DC power supply device; a holding member that detachably holds the lighting fixture body, The infrared signal transmitting device is connected to the DC power output cable; a signal receiving unit that receives a Wi-Fi (registered trademark) signal, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) signal, a mobile communication signal, or an LPWA communication signal as a signal other than an infrared signal output from a remote controller and transmits the signal to a signal decoding unit; the signal decoding unit that decodes the signal transmitted from the signal receiving unit and transmits the signal to the infrared signal transmitting unit; an infrared signal transmitting unit that receives the signal transmitted from the signal decoding unit and transmits an infrared signal to an external device and the lighting fixture body; Equipped with A remote control device characterized in that the external device and the lighting fixture main body are controlled by the remote controller.

2. The lighting mounting adapter includes:

2. The remote control device according to claim 1, further comprising an AC power output terminal attached to the tip of the AC power output cable.

3. The lighting mounting adapter includes: a DC power output terminal electrically connected to the DC power output cable; 2. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the DC power output terminal is a USB terminal.

4. 2. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the external device is a home appliance.

5. 10. A lighting fixture comprising: the remote control device according to claim 1; the lighting fixture body; a lighting cover that covers the underside of the lighting fixture body; and the remote controller that operates the external device and the lighting fixture body.

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