JP2007005139A - Input control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an input control unit having high operability capable of recognizing what kind of a function is selected for setting by touch typing. <P>SOLUTION: An operation member 6 rotatably supported by support members (an upper bracket 5 and a lower bracket 4) is held stably at first to third rocking positions by holding mechanisms (a ball 12 and each click recess 5d). A motor 7 for giving a required inner force sense to the operation member 6 is held by the support member. When the operation member 6 is held at an arbitrary rocking position, a control means 27 selects an inherent function allocated to each rocking position, and rotates the operation member 6 at the rocking position, thus performing setting in the function based on the output signal of a photo interrupter 17 that is a rotation detection means, and outputting a first required drive signal (a) to the motor 7 based on the output signal of the photo interrupter 17 and inner force sense data stored at a storage section 29. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an input control device that centrally controls various electric devices by rotating and swinging an operation member by an operator, and in particular, with a force feedback function that gives a required force sense to the operation member. The present invention relates to an input control device suitable as an input device.

  Conventionally, function selection and function adjustment for in-vehicle control devices such as air conditioners, audio systems, navigation systems, etc. are consolidated into one operating member, and the operator selects and selects the device by swinging and rotating the operating member. When adjusting the functions of the equipment that was used, external force such as resistance and thrust according to the amount and direction of rotation of the operating member was applied to improve operation feeling and ensure operability. An input control device with a force feedback function has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional example of such an input control apparatus. The input control apparatus includes a box-shaped housing 100 having a hollow inside and a curved receiving body 102 fixed to the inner wall of the housing 100. A curved bracket 103 that is swingably supported with the receiving body 102 as a sliding surface, a spring 104 that elastically biases the bracket 103 toward the receiving body 102, and a motor 105 that is held by the bracket 103. The operation member 106 attached to the upper end of the rotating shaft 105a of the motor 105, the push switch 108 mounted on the printed circuit board 107 attached to the upper end surface of the motor 105, and the movement of the rotating shaft 105a of the motor 105 are restricted. Guide plate 109, rotation detection means 110 for detecting the rotation state of the operation member 106, and swinging of the operation member 106 And a shaking motion detecting section 111 detects the condition, and the like. The input control device also includes a control unit (not shown) that inputs signals output from the rotation detection unit 110 and the swing detection unit 111 and controls the driving of the motor 105. A switching signal output from the switch 108 is also input.

  The rotation detection unit 110 includes a pulley 110a attached to the rotation shaft 105a of the motor 105, a code plate 110b that rotates in conjunction with the pulley 110a, and a photo interrupter 110c having a light emitting / receiving element. The motion detection unit 111 includes a relay plate 111a connected to the rotation shaft 105a of the motor 105, and a stick controller 111b operated by the relay plate 111a. The operation member 106 can be rotated, swung, and pressed by the operator. When the operation member 106 is rotated, the rotation shaft 105a of the motor 105 rotates in conjunction with the operation member 106. When the operation member 106 is swung, the operation member 106, the motor 105, and the bracket 103 are swung integrally around the upper portion of the receiving body 102. When the operation member 106 is pressed, the push switch 108 is turned on. The

  In the input control device schematically configured as described above, when the operator does not manually operate the operation member 106, the operation member 106 is held at a home position where the rotation axis thereof is oriented in the vertical direction. When the operator swings the operating member 106 at the home position in any direction, the operating member 106, the motor 105, and the bracket 103 swing integrally around the upper portion of the receiving body 102, and accordingly the guide Since the movement of the rotating shaft 105a of the motor 105 passing through the plate 109 is transmitted to the stick controller 111b via the relay plate 111a, a position signal corresponding to the swing direction and swing amount of the operation member 106 is output from the stick controller 111b. Is done. This position signal is taken in by the control unit described above, and a function selection of a desired electric device (for example, an air conditioner) is performed by the control unit. When the swinging operation force on the operation member 106 is removed from this state, the operation member 106, the motor 105, and the bracket 103 are automatically returned to the home position by the spring force of the spring 104, and then the operator presses the operation member 106. When operated, the push switch 108 is turned on, and based on this switching signal, the control unit performs the operation of confirming the selected function.

  Next, when the operator rotates the operation member 106 at the home position, the rotation is transmitted from the rotation shaft 105a of the motor 105 to the code plate 110b via the pulley 110a, and therefore the rotation of the operation member 106 from the photo interrupter 110c. A position signal corresponding to the direction and the amount of rotation is output. This position signal is also captured by the control unit, and a function adjustment operation of the electrical device previously selected by the control unit and a control operation for controlling the driving of the motor 105 are performed. For example, when this function adjustment is an air conditioner temperature setting, each time the set temperature is changed by 1 degree, by applying a force in the direction opposite to the rotation direction from the motor 105 to the operation member 106, the operator sets The temperature can be recognized with a click feeling.

In addition, when the operator swings the operation member 106 at the home position in a direction different from the above, the function of another electrical device (for example, audio) is selected, and in this case, the operation is performed by the elasticity of the spring 104. After the member 106 is automatically returned to the home position, the selected function is confirmed by pressing the operation member 106. When the operator rotates the operation member 106 at the home position, the function adjustment (for example, radio channel selection) of the selected electrical device and the control operation of the motor 105 are performed.
JP 2002-149324 A (page 4-6, FIG. 3)

  In the above-described conventional input control apparatus, after the operation member 106 at the home position is operated to swing in an arbitrary direction to select a desired device, the operation member 106 is automatically returned to the home position by the spring force of the spring 104. Subsequently, since the selected function is adjusted by rotating the operating member 106, the operating member 106 is at the home position when any function is adjusted. Therefore, the operator has to confirm what function is selected and set by displaying on the display etc., and there is a problem that it cannot be recognized by blind touch with excellent operability. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a state of the art, and an object thereof is to provide an input control device having excellent operability.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, at least an operation member capable of rotating and swinging, a support member for supporting the operation member, and a rotation detecting means for detecting the rotation state of the operation member, , A swing detecting means for detecting the swing state of the operation member, and selecting a function based on the output signal of the swing detecting means and adjusting the function selected based on the output signal of the rotation detecting means In the input control device including the control means for performing the control, the support member has a holding mechanism capable of holding the operation member at a plurality of swing positions. When held at the moving position, the unique function assigned to the swing position is selected, and the function selected at the swing position is set based on the output signal of the rotation detecting means. It was.

  In the input control device configured as described above, since a unique function is assigned to each of the plurality of swing positions where the operation member can be held, the operator can determine how depending on the swing position where the operation member is held. It is possible to recognize by blind touch whether a function is selected and set.

  In the above configuration, the support member holds an actuator that gives a required force sense to the operation member, and the control means includes unique force sense data assigned to the selected function and an output signal of the rotation detection means. It is preferable to control the driving of the actuator based on the above, and when such a configuration is adopted, when adjusting the function by rotating the operating member at each swing position, a different force sense is given to the operating member. Therefore, the setting contents of the function can be notified to the operator by blind touch. In this case, it is preferable that the actuator is a motor and the rotational force of the motor is transmitted to the operation member.

  Further, in the above configuration, the holding mechanism includes an elastically held elastic contact member and a plurality of click recesses, and the click contact between the swinging positions is caused by the engagement and disengagement of the elastic contact members and the click recesses. It is preferable that the swinging position of the operating member can be recognized with a click feeling and that the operating member can be stably held at each swinging position.

  In the input control device of the present invention, the operation member can be held at a plurality of swing positions by the holding mechanism, and a unique function is assigned to each of the swing positions, so that the operator holds the operation member. Depending on the rocking position, it is possible to recognize by blind touch what function is selected and set.

  FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an input control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the input control device, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line V-V in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the control means provided in the input control device, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the control means.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, the input control device according to the present embodiment is supported on a base 2 fixed on an installation member 1 in a vehicle interior such as a center console and swingable on the base 2. Pedestal 3, lower bracket 4 that is swingably supported by base 2, upper bracket 5 that is integrated with lower bracket 4, and operation member that is rotatably supported by upper bracket 5. 6 and a motor 7 for applying a rotational force to the operation member 6.

  A pair of struts 2a facing each other with a predetermined interval are provided on the flat plate portion of the base 2 and an escape hole 2b is formed in the vicinity of one strut 2a. A substrate 8 is screwed to the outer surface of the support 2a, and a rotary operation type variable resistor 9 serving as a swing detection means is mounted on the substrate 8. Further, driving bodies 10 are respectively attached to the upper portions of both columns 2a, and these driving bodies 10 have balls 12 biased by springs 11, as shown in FIG.

  The pedestal 3 is disposed between both support columns 2 a of the base 2, and a pair of guide members 13 are screwed onto the pedestal 3. Both guide members 13 are screwed with support shafts 14 inserted into the support columns 2 a of the base 2, and the pedestal 3 is supported by the base 2 so as to be swingable about the support shafts 14. One support shaft 14 is inserted in a state of being engaged with the variable resistor 9, and when the support shaft 14 rotates as the base 3 swings, the resistance value corresponding to the amount of rotation (swing) is variable. The signal is output from the resistor 9. A recess 3a surrounded by a partition wall is formed at the center of the pedestal 3, and a push switch 15 as a pressure detecting means is mounted in the recess 3a. A through hole 3 b is formed on the side of the recess 3 a, and the through hole 3 b is located immediately above the escape hole 2 b of the base 2.

  The lower bracket 4 is provided with two types of hanging pieces 4a and 4b. The lower bracket 4 is connected to the pedestal 3 so as to be movable up and down with the convex portions 13a on the inner side surfaces of the guide members 13 as guide portions. Yes. Long holes 4c are formed in the hanging pieces 4a and 4b of the lower bracket 4, and the tips of both support shafts 14 fixed to the guide member 13 are inserted into these long holes 4c (see FIG. 4). . As a result, the lower bracket 4 and the pedestal 3 swing integrally with the base 2 about the support shaft 14, but the lower bracket 4 can be moved closer to and away from the pedestal 3. A relay member 16 is screwed to the lower surface of the lower bracket 4, and a substrate 18 on which the photo interrupter 17 is mounted is screwed to the relay member 16. The photo interrupter 17 is an optical detection element, and includes a light emitting element and a light receiving element (both not shown) arranged to face each other via a recess 17a. Further, a pusher 19 is interposed between the relay member 16 and the push switch 15, and a coil spring 20 is interposed between the relay member 16 and the recess 3 a of the base 3. The coil spring 20 is biased in a direction (upward) away from the base 3 by the elastic force of the coil spring 20. The long drooping piece 4a passes through the through hole 3b of the base 3 and the escape hole 2b of the base 2 and reaches the installation member 1, and is illustrated using the movement of the drooping piece 4a as necessary. The detection switch can be operated.

  The upper bracket 5 is composed of a ceiling portion 5b having a holding hole 5a in the center and a pair of side wall portions 5c depending from the ceiling portion 5b, and is formed in an overall arch shape. A bearing 21 as a rotation support portion is press-fitted into the holding hole 5a, and both side wall portions 5c are screwed to the lower bracket 4. As a result, the upper bracket 5 and the lower bracket 4 are integrated to form a support member, and a storage space S is defined between the both 4 and 5. Further, three click recesses 5d are formed in the lower portions of the side wall portions 5c, and the balls 12 held by the driving body 10 can be engaged with and disengaged from the click recesses 5d. As a result, the support member (the upper bracket 5 and the lower bracket 4) is held at three swing positions where the ball 12 and each click recess 5d engage, and a holding mechanism is configured by the ball 12 and each click recess 5d. Yes.

  The operation member 6 includes an exterior member 22 and an interior member 23. The exterior member 22 and the interior member 23 are integrated by screwing. The exterior member 22 is a resin molded product made of ABS resin or the like, and is molded in a relatively deep circular bowl shape with the lower surface opened. A finger serration 22a is formed in the lower portion of the outer peripheral surface of the exterior member 22, and the lower portion of the outer peripheral surface of the exterior member 22 including the serration 22a is a skirt portion 22b. The interior member 23 is a resin molded product made of acetal resin or the like, and is molded into a relatively shallow circular bowl shape with the lower surface opened. The lower end of the interior member 23 is positioned above the inner surface of the skirt portion 22b of the exterior member 22, and an annular gear 23a that is continuous in an annular shape is formed on the lower end surface of the interior member 23. The annular gear 23a is a bevel gear having a rotation axis in the vertical direction, and a cylindrical projection 23b that functions as the rotation shaft of the annular gear 23a is formed at the center of the inner surface of the interior member 23. The cylindrical protrusion 23 b is pivotally supported by a bearing 21 press-fitted into the holding hole 5 a of the upper bracket 5, and is prevented from coming off from the bearing 21 by a screw 24. That is, the cylindrical protrusion 23b is a supported portion supported by the upper bracket 5, and the operation member 6 (the exterior member 22 and the interior member 23) is a support member (the upper bracket 5 and the lower part) with the cylindrical protrusion 23b as the rotation center axis. The bracket 4) is rotatably supported.

  The operation member 6 can swing between the left and right tilt postures indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 6. For convenience, the position indicated by the left two-dot chain line is indicated by the first swing position and the solid line. When the center position is referred to as the second swing position and the position indicated by the two-dot chain line on the right side is referred to as the third swing position, the operation member 6 is moved from the first to It is stably held at the third swing position.

  The motor 7 has a main body 7a and a rotating shaft 7b, and the rotating shaft 7b protrudes from both ends of the cylindrical main body 7a. The main body 7a is screwed to the lower bracket 4, and the motor 7 is housed in the housing space S between the upper bracket 5 and the lower bracket 4 so that the rotating shaft 7b is horizontal. A code plate 25 is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft 7b, and a number of slits are formed in the code plate 25 along the circumferential direction. As shown in FIG. 3, a part of the code plate 25 is inserted into the recess 17a of the photo interrupter 17, and the code plate 25 and the photo interrupter 17 constitute a rotation detecting means. A pinion 26 is fixed to the other end of the rotating shaft 7b, and the pinion 26 meshes with an annular gear 23a carved on the lower end surface of the interior member 23. The pinion 26 is a bevel gear having a rotation axis in the horizontal direction, and the rotation axis of the annular gear 23a and the rotation axis of the pinion 26 are orthogonal to each other. As a result, the pinion 26 that meshes with the annular gear 23a of the interior member 23 rotates when the operation member 6 is rotated, and the code plate 25 rotates in conjunction with the pinion 26, so that the position of the operation member 6 from the photo interrupter 17 is increased. Information is detected. In the motor 7, most of the main body portion 7a and the entire rotation shaft 7b are accommodated in the operation member 6. The pinion 26 fixed to the rotation shaft 7b is shielded from the outside by the skirt portion 22b of the exterior member 22. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the input control apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 27. The control unit 27 inputs input signals from the variable resistor 9, the photo interrupter 17, and the push switch 15. Unit 28, a storage unit 29 storing force data and programs, a CPU 30 that reads out and outputs a control signal corresponding to an output signal input to input unit 28, and is output from CPU 30 The driver circuit 32 generates a first drive signal a to the motor 7 and a second drive signal b to the external controller 31 by amplifying the control signal by D / A conversion, and an output for outputting the drive signals a and b. Part 33. The storage unit 29 stores a unique function assigned to each swing position of the operation member 6 and unique force data assigned to the selected unique function. In this case, an air conditioner is assigned to the first swing position, an audio is assigned to the second swing position, and a telephone is assigned to the third swing position. The CPU 30 takes in the output signal of the variable resistor 9 input to the input unit 28, calculates the swing position of the operation member 6 based on this output signal, and is assigned to the first to third swing positions. Choose a unique feature that you have. Further, the CPU 30 takes in the output signal of the photo interrupter 17 input to the input unit 28, selects function adjustment based on the output signal, and outputs the output signal of the photo interrupter 17 and the force sense stored in the storage unit 29. The required first drive signal a is output to the motor 7 based on the data. Further, the CPU 30 takes in the output signal of the push switch 15 input to the input unit 28, and determines the adjustment of the function selected based on this output signal.

  In the input control apparatus configured as described above, the operation member 6 is stably held at the first to third swing positions. Now, the second operation shown by the solid line in FIG. When the operator swings the operating member 6 held at the swinging position to the left (counterclockwise direction) in the figure, the operating member 6, the brackets 4 and 5, and the base 3 swing the support shaft 14 at the center of swinging. It rotates integrally with the base 2 as an axis. When the operation member 6 rotates counterclockwise by a predetermined angle (for example, 15 degrees) from the second swing position, the ball 12 of the driving body 10 gets over the center click recess 5d of the upper bracket 5 and the left click recess. The operating member 6 is stably held at the first swing position on the left side. At this time, a resistance value corresponding to the swing angle of the operation member 6 is output from the variable resistor 9 with the rotation of the support shaft 14, and the control means 27 is assigned to the first swing position based on this output signal. Select the specific function that is listed.

  Thereafter, when the operation member 6 held at the first swing position is rotated, a position signal corresponding to the rotation state of the operation member 6 is output from the photo interrupter 17, and when the operation member 6 is subsequently pressed, The push switch 15 is pressed by the pusher 19 and is turned on to output a switching signal. Based on the output signals from the photo interrupter 17 and the push switch 15, the control means 27 selects and confirms the adjustment of the function selected at the first swing position. In the case of the present embodiment, since the function assigned to the first swing position is the air conditioner, when the operation member 6 is swung to the left first swing position, the air conditioner is selected and subsequently the first When the operation member 6 is rotated at one swing position, one of the adjustment items such as “air volume adjustment”, “temperature setting”, and “blower setting” of the air conditioner is selected, and further, at the first swing position. When the operation member 6 is pressed, adjustment of the selected function is confirmed. When the determined function adjustment is “air flow adjustment”, the air flow rate of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the operation member 6 by rotating the operation member 6 again at the first swing position. Can be increased or decreased.

  Further, when adjusting the function by rotating the operation member 6 in this way, the control means 27 is required for the motor 7 based on the output signal of the photo interrupter 17 and the force data stored in the storage unit 29. The first drive signal a is output, and external force such as resistance and thrust is applied from the motor 7 to the operation member 6. For example, when selecting an adjustment item for an air conditioner, if different first drive signals a are output to the motor 7 according to the rotation angle of the operation member 6, external forces of different sizes and types are applied from the motor 7 to the operation member 6. Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether the adjustment item being selected is “air flow adjustment”, “temperature setting”, or “blower outlet setting” based on the difference in external force applied to the operation member 6. Similarly, when adjusting the air volume of the air conditioner by rotating the operation member 6, if an external force opposite to the rotation direction is applied from the motor 7 to the operation member 6 every time the air volume is increased or decreased, the operator can increase or decrease the air volume. It can be recognized with a click feeling.

  When the operating member 6 is swung to a swing position different from the first swing position, a unique function assigned to the swing position is selected. In the case of this embodiment, since the function assigned to the second swing position is audio and the function assigned to the third swing position is a telephone, it is held at, for example, the first swing position. When the operating member 6 is swung to the second swinging position, the audio function is selected. Subsequently, when the operation member 6 is rotated at the second swing position and then pressed, one of the adjustment items such as “CD”, “MD”, and “radio” is selected and confirmed, for example, confirmed. When the adjustment of the function is “radio”, the radio can be selected according to the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the operation member 6 by rotating the operation member 6 again at the second swing position. it can.

  Next, the operation procedure of the control means 27 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The control means 27 determines whether or not the ignition switch is turned on (S-1). When the ignition switch is turned on, the swing of the operation member 6 calculated based on the output signal of the variable resistor 9 is performed. By comparing the position and the table stored in the storage unit 29, a unique function assigned to each swing position where the operation member 6 is swung is selected (S-2). Next, when the operating member 6 is rotated in either the forward or reverse direction, the CPU 30 calculates the rotational position of the operating member 6 based on the output signal of the photo interrupter 17 input to the input unit 28, The first setting for the previously selected function is performed in comparison with the table stored in the storage unit 29 (S-3). Here, an adjustment item of the selected function is selected. At the same time, a required first drive signal a is calculated based on the rotational position of the operation member 6 and the force data stored in the storage unit 29 (S-4). The signal is output from the circuit 32 to the motor 7 via the output unit 33 (S-5). Then, it is determined whether or not the operation member 6 has been pressed based on the output signal of the push switch 15 (S-6). If the operation member 6 is not pressed, the process returns to (S-3), and the operation member 6 is returned. When is pressed, the adjustment item of the function selected based on the switching signal of the push switch 15 is determined. Next, when the operation member 6 is rotated, the CPU 30 performs the second setting in the function selected previously based on the output signal of the photo interrupter 17 (S-7). Here, adjustment is performed on the selected adjustment item. At the same time, a required first drive signal a is calculated based on the force data stored in the storage unit 29 (S-8), and the first drive signal a is output from the driver circuit 32 to the output unit 33. To the motor 7 (S-9), and the required second drive signal b is output to the external controller 31 (S-10). Accordingly, an operation corresponding to the selected adjustment item is executed. For example, when the selected function is “air conditioner” and the selected adjustment item is “air flow adjustment”, the operation is performed according to the rotation operation of the operation member 6. The air volume of the air conditioner can be increased or decreased.

  Here, the first drive signal a output to the motor 7 can be changed according to the selected function or adjustment item. For example, when performing “air volume adjustment” of the air conditioner, the operation member 6 is in the neutral position (0 °). If the value of the first drive signal a output to the motor 7 is increased as it rotates clockwise from), the operator can recognize that the air volume of the air conditioner has increased by blind touch. Alternatively, when selecting an adjustment item for the air conditioner, when the operation member 6 is rotated by ± 50 ° from the neutral position (0 °), the first drive signal a having the maximum value opposite to the rotation direction of the operation member 6 is obtained. Is output to the motor 7, the rotation range of the operation member 6 can be restricted to a range of ± 50 ° from the neutral position. Accordingly, the operation member 6 can be rotated within this angle range to select “air volume adjustment”, “temperature setting”, and “blower outlet setting”, and the magnitude of the first drive signal a for each adjustment item. In other words, it is possible to recognize by blind touch what adjustment item is selected and adjusted.

  As described above, in the input control device according to the present embodiment, the operation member 6 can be stably held at the first to third swing positions by the holding mechanism (the ball 12 and each click recess 5d), and When the operating member 6 is held at an arbitrary swing position, the control means 27 selects a unique function assigned to each swing position and makes settings for the function selected at the swing position. Thus, the operator can recognize by blind touch what function is selected and set based on the swing position where the operation member 6 is held.

  Further, the motor 7 is held on the support members (the upper bracket 5 and the lower bracket 4) that rotatably support the operation member 6, and the unique force data and the photo interrupter assigned to the selected function by the control means 27. Since the drive of the motor 7 is controlled on the basis of the output signal of the (rotation detecting means) 17, when adjusting the function by rotating the operation member 6 at each swing position, various operations are performed on the operation member 6. By giving the haptic sense, it is possible to notify the operator of the setting contents in the function by blind touch.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation member 6 can be held at the first to third swing positions. However, the swing position of the operation member 6 is not limited to three, and more than that. It is also possible to hold at the swing position.

  In addition, it goes without saying that the unique function assigned to each swing position is not specified in the above-described embodiment, and for example, a “navigation system” can be adopted instead of the “phone” function. Further, “adjustment of air volume of air conditioner”, “temperature setting of air conditioner”, “air outlet setting of air conditioner”, etc. may be assigned to each swing position.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the input control device concerning the example of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the input control device. It is sectional drawing which follows the III-III line of FIG. It is sectional drawing which follows the IV-IV line of FIG. It is sectional drawing which follows the VV line of FIG. It is sectional drawing which follows the VI-VI line of FIG. It is a block diagram of the control means with which this input control apparatus is equipped. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement procedure of this control means. It is sectional drawing of the input control apparatus which concerns on a prior art example.

Explanation of symbols

2 base 4 lower bracket 5 upper bracket 5d click recess 6 operation member 7 motor 9 variable resistor 14 spindle 15 push switch 17 photointerrupter 25 code plate 27 control means 28 input unit 29 storage unit 30 CPU
32 Driver circuit 33 Output section

Claims (4)

At least an operation member capable of rotating and swinging, a support member for supporting the operation member, rotation detecting means for detecting the rotation state of the operation member, and swinging for detecting the swing state of the operation member An input control device comprising: a detection unit; and a control unit that selects a function based on an output signal of the swing detection unit and adjusts a selected function based on an output signal of the rotation detection unit. And
The support member has a holding mechanism capable of holding the operation member at a plurality of swing positions, and the control means is arranged at the swing position when the operation member is held at an arbitrary swing position. An input control device characterized by selecting an assigned unique function and setting a function selected at the swing position based on an output signal of the rotation detecting means.   The actuator according to claim 1, wherein an actuator that gives a required force sense to the operation member is held on the support member, and the control means includes specific force sense data assigned to a selected function and the rotation detection. An input control device for controlling driving of the actuator based on an output signal of the means.   3. The input control device according to claim 2, wherein the actuator is a motor, and the rotational force of the motor is transmitted to the operation member.   The holding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the holding mechanism has an elastically held elastic contact member and a plurality of click recesses, and the elastic contact member and the click recesses are engaged and disengaged. An input control device characterized by generating a click feeling between each swing position.

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