JP2009037999A - Switch with display capable of tree-type searching by a single unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a switch with a display capable of tree-type searching by a single unit which enables easy operation, cost reduction and space saving. <P>SOLUTION: The switch with a display capable of tree-type searching by a single unit comprises an operational button 6 capable of swinging motion and pushing motion, a switching mechanism activated by the operation of the operational button 6, and a display module 10 performing display by the movement of the switching mechanism to select the display of the display module 10 by the swinging motion of the operational button 6, and determination motion to move to the next stage of the display of the display module 10 is performed by the pushing motion of the operational button 6. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a switch with a display capable of tree search by itself.

  A feature of a conventional switch with a liquid crystal display (see Patent Documents 1 and 2 below) is that “a tree search in which the display is switched every time it is operated is possible”. Here, the “tree” structure is a data structure in which there is a parent-child relationship between records, and the child record has only one parent record.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a conventional switch with a liquid crystal display, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a use example in which a plurality of switches with a liquid crystal display are used.

  In FIG. 5, 101 is a switch body, 102 is an operation button, and 103 is a switch mechanism.

Here, the display is shifted to the next layer as shown in FIG. 6 by selecting one of the four switches with liquid crystal display and pressing the operation button 102. By repeating this, a search corresponding to the purpose can be performed.
JP 2005-216673 A JP 2005-216673 A

  As described above, the feature of the conventional switch with liquid crystal display is that “a tree search in which the display is switched every time it is operated” is possible, but a single tree search is not possible. It was necessary to use a single switch with a liquid crystal display or to combine another switch for selection. Therefore, the operation is troublesome and leads to an increase in cost and space.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a switch with a display that is easy to operate, can reduce costs, and can perform a tree search by itself, which can reduce space.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides
[1] In a switch with a display capable of tree search by itself, an operation button that can be swung and pushed, a switch mechanism that is operated by the operation of the operation button, and display by the operation of the switch mechanism A display module, wherein the display module display is selected by a swing operation of the operation button, and a determination operation is performed to move the display module display to the next layer by a push operation of the operation button. It is characterized by.

  [2] In the switch with a display capable of tree search by itself as described in [1], the display of the display module is advanced by selecting one of the swinging operations, and the other selection of the swinging operation is performed. The display of the display module is retracted.

  According to the present invention, a tree search corresponding to the purpose can be easily performed with one switch with display.

  The switch with a display capable of tree search according to the present invention alone has an operation button that can be swung and pushed, a switch mechanism that operates by operating this operation button, and a display that operates by the operation of this switch mechanism. A display module, wherein a display operation of the display module is selected by a swing operation of the operation button, and a determination operation of moving the display of the display module to the next layer is performed by a push operation of the operation button.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a switch with a liquid crystal display capable of tree search according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a selection operation of a switch with a liquid crystal display capable of tree search alone, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the time of determination operation of the switch with a liquid crystal display which can perform a tree search alone.

  First, in FIG. 1, 1 is a printed circuit board, 2 is a base portion having a push switch (tact switch) 3 disposed at the lower part of the central portion of the switch, and 4 and 5 are push switches (tact switches) disposed on both sides of the switch. ), 6 is an operation button capable of swinging (selection) operation and push (decision) operation, 7 is a support shaft of the operation button 6, 8 is a torsion coil spring wound around the support shaft 7 of the operation button 6, and 9 is This is a coil spring of the operation button 6. The support shaft 7 of the operation button 6 can be swung to enable a swing (selection) operation, and can be moved up and down to enable a push (determination) operation. Can be secured. Further, when the selection operation by the operation button 6 is canceled by the torsion coil spring 8, the position of the operation button 6 can be returned to the home position as shown in FIG. Reference numeral 10 denotes a liquid crystal display module disposed in the center of the switch. As will be described later, characters and diagrams can be displayed in a window opened in the operation button 6 so that a tree search can be performed alone. Yes. An operation plate 11 is disposed below the operation button 6. Reference numeral 12 denotes a panel having a window 13 in which the upper surface of the operation button 6 is disposed.

  The operation of the switch with a liquid crystal display capable of tree search by itself will be described.

  In FIG. 2, when the left side of the operation button 6 in the tree search is operated to perform a swing (selection) operation, the operation button 6 rotates counterclockwise to operate the push switch (tact switch) 4. Therefore, the liquid crystal display is selected in the tree search.

  In FIG. 3, when the central portion of the operation button 6 in the tree search is operated and a push (decision) operation is performed, the operation button 6 moves downward, and the operation plate 11 is a push switch (tact switch) of the base portion 2. ) 3 is operated, the liquid crystal display is determined in the tree search.

  In the following, an example of tree search using a switch with a liquid crystal display capable of single tree search will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a tree search example using a switch with a liquid crystal display capable of tree search by a single unit of the present invention.

  Now, in the hierarchy 1, when the left-hand swing (selection) operation of the operation button 6 is performed on the switch with a liquid crystal display indicated as “accessory”, the display is switched to “relay”. Further, the display is switched between “switch” and “indicator light” every time the left side of the operation button 6 is swung (selected). Next, when the right swing (selection) operation of the operation button 6 is performed, the display is switched to “switch”. Furthermore, the display is switched between “relay” and “accessory” every time the right side of the operation button 6 is swung (selected). That is, the display can be moved forward and switched by the left-hand swing (selection) operation of the operation button 6, and the display can be reversed and returned by the right-hand swing (selection) operation of the operation button 6. .

  If the center of the operation button 6 is pushed when level 1 is displayed as “switch”, a determination operation is performed and the display can be shifted to level 2. Even in level 2, every time the left-hand swing (selection) operation of the operation button 6 is performed, “Rocker”, “Toggle”, and “Rotary” indicating the operation mode of the switch are displayed. When further proceeding, “return to previous” is displayed, and when a determination operation is performed there, the process returns to level 1.

  Similarly, for example, when “toggle” of level 2 is displayed, if the determination is performed by pushing the center of the operation button 6, the level 3 is shifted to. In level 3, “A series”, “G series”, and “B series”, which are toggle switch product groups, are sequentially displayed by operating the operation button 6, and “return to the previous” is further displayed. When the center portion is pushed and a determination operation is performed, it is possible to return to level 2.

  In the above embodiment, the switch with a liquid crystal display has been described, but it can be configured as a switch with a display as follows.

  (1) An organic light emitting display device (organic light emitting diode panel) is a switch with a display. In this case, the display can increase the viewing angle, eliminate the need for a backlight, and simplify the structure and save energy.

  (2) A switch with a display by a plasma display device. In this case, vivid display can be performed.

  As described above, the display of the switch with display can be changed in both directions by the selection operation, and the display can be shifted to the next layer by the determination operation. By repeating this, a search according to the purpose can be performed.

According to the present invention,
(1) A composite operation switch combining a swing (selection) operation (wave type operation) and a push (decision) operation (push button operation) can be provided.

  (2) In the swing operation (wave type operation) at the time of selection, a stroke is secured by using a torsion coil spring, and a positive click feeling can be realized by arranging a push switch (tact switch) sideways. it can.

  (3) In the push operation (push button operation) at the time of determination, a stroke that does not exist in the conventional push switch (tact switch) should be secured by combining a push switch (tact switch) with a heavy operating load and a torsion coil spring. Can do.

  (4) By changing the selection operation direction [swinging operation (wave type operation)] and the determining operation direction [push operation (push button operation)], it is possible to prevent malfunction.

  (5) It can be a design button considering operability.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Based on the meaning of this invention, a various deformation | transformation is possible and these are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.

  The switch with a display capable of tree search according to the present invention can be used as a switch with a display capable of tree search by a single unit that can be easily operated, can reduce costs, and can save space. .

It is a block diagram of the switch with a liquid crystal display which can perform a tree search with the single body of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time of selection operation of the switch with a liquid crystal display which can perform a tree search with the single body of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time of determination operation of the switch with a liquid crystal display which can perform a tree search with the single body of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a tree search using the switch with a liquid crystal display which can perform a tree search of the single body of this invention. It is a figure which shows the conventional switch with a liquid crystal display. It is a figure which shows the usage example using several conventional switches with a liquid crystal display.

Explanation of symbols

1 Printed circuit board 2 Base 3, 4, 5 Push switch (tact switch)
6 Operation button capable of swinging (selection) operation and push (decision) operation 7 Supporting shaft of operation button 8 Torsion coil spring 9 Coil spring 10 Liquid crystal display module 11 Operating plate 12 Panel 13 Window

Claims (2)

(A) an operation button capable of swinging and pushing;
(B) a switch mechanism that operates by operating the operation button;
(C) a display module that performs display by the operation of the switch mechanism,
(D) The display module display is selected by a swing operation of the operation button, and a determination operation is performed to move the display module display to the next layer by a push operation of the operation button. A switch with a display that allows tree searching by itself. 2. The switch with a display capable of tree search according to claim 1, wherein the display module is advanced by selecting one of the swing operations, and the display module is switched by selecting the other swing operation. A switch with a display that allows a tree search by itself, characterized by reversing the display.

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