JP2011221103A - Microscope, operating switch device, and switch removing and replacing kit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a microscope with a removable switch device which can be detachably arranged and fixed on any positions which is most suitable for a user.SOLUTION: A microscope 1 includes: a controlling means for controlling operations; a functioning means 18 for operating a specific function under the control of the controlling means; a switch device 20 connected to the controlling means to send a signal indicating a function to be operated by the functioning means 18. The switch device 20 contains a switch unit 20a for sending the signal, on one side of the switch device 20, and an attaching part which allows the switch device 20 to be freely removed and replaced on the body of the microscope 1, on the other side of the switch device 20.

Description

  The present invention relates to a microscope that includes a switch that inputs and outputs a signal for operating a function of each unit, the switch being attachable to and detachable from a microscope apparatus body of the microscope apparatus, and a switch and a switch attaching / detaching kit.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a microscope includes a motor that rotates a revolver forward and backward, and a revolver changeover switch that transmits a forward / reverse rotation signal to the motor, and a revolver changeover switch for forward rotation and a reverse rotation switch on both sides of the microscope. The revolver changeover switch is provided with a pair of switches, and each switch has a specific arrangement, thereby improving the usability of the spectroscope when observing with an objective lens having a different magnification in a microscope ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

  Also, a technique for improving operability by arranging a plurality of switches for transmitting electrical signals at specific positions near the fine movement handle in a microscope apparatus including an electric circuit is disclosed (for example, patents). Reference 2).

  Furthermore, in a microscope imaging apparatus having a plurality of imaging modes, a technique for performing microscope imaging in an imaging mode corresponding to an operation pattern by operating a switch with different operation patterns is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 3). ).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-333017 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 1-157308 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-221732

  However, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, since the switch is arranged to be fixed to the microscope main body in consideration of the usability of a general spectroscope, depending on the spectroscope, the length of the finger Depending on individual differences, the finger may not reach the switch, or the switch is too close to be able to push the switch unless the finger is bent and contracted. For this reason, an operation of moving the entire hand is required, and when working for a long time, fatigue increases and work efficiency also decreases.

  In the microscope photographing apparatus of Patent Document 3, since the switch cannot be arranged around the focusing handle, the spectroscope operates the focusing handle to focus on the observation specimen, and then moves the entire hand and presses the switch. Action is required. Furthermore, it is necessary to confirm the position of the switch when the switch is pressed from the observation state. Therefore, when working for a long time, fatigue increases and work efficiency also decreases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and detachably arranges and fixes a switch that outputs an operation signal of each functional means provided in the microscope at an arbitrary position desired by each spectroscope. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a microscope apparatus, a switch, and a switch attachment / detachment kit that enable switch operation without stopping the observation state.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the microscope apparatus of the present invention includes a control unit that controls an operation, a functional unit that performs an operation according to a function under the control of the control unit, In the microscope apparatus including a switch connected to the control unit and configured to input a signal for instructing the operation of the functional unit, the switch includes a switch unit for inputting the signal, and a surface different from a surface on which the switch unit is provided. And an engaging portion that is detachably engaged with the microscope apparatus main body.

  In the microscope device of the present invention, in the above invention, the engaging portion is a magnet, and the microscope device body is formed of a metal having magnetism, or a metal having magnetism is attached to the microscope device body. It is characterized by being able to.

  In the microscope apparatus of the present invention, in the above invention, the engaging portion is a hook-and-loop fastener, and another hook-and-loop fastener that engages with the hook-and-loop fastener of the engaging portion is attached to the microscope apparatus main body. Features.

  The microscope apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the magnetic metal or the surface fastener is attached in the vicinity of a focusing handle of the microscope apparatus body.

  Moreover, the microscope apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, an attachment position of the magnetic metal or the surface fastener to the microscope apparatus main body can be changed by an examiner.

  The microscope apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the functional means is a photographing apparatus, and the switch outputs an operation signal of the photographing apparatus.

  The microscope apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the functional means is an electric revolver, and the switch outputs an operation signal of the electric revolver.

  The microscope apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the functional means is an optical element switching means, and the switch outputs an operation signal of the optical element switching means.

  The microscope apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the axial height of the switch can be changed.

  The microscope apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the axial height of the switch is equal to or less than the axial height of the focusing handle.

  In the microscope device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the switch includes a first holding unit that holds the switch unit, and a second holding unit that is screwed into the first holding unit and holds the engaging unit. The height of the switch in the axial direction can be changed by adjusting the degree of screwing between the first holding part and the second holding part.

  In the microscope device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the engaging portion of the switch is formed by laminating a plurality of magnets in the thickness direction, and the number of magnets magnetized in the engaging portion is changed. Thus, the height of the switch in the axial direction can be changed.

  The switch of the present invention is a switch of an imaging device attached to a microscope apparatus, and the switch is provided on a surface different from a surface on which a switch portion for inputting a signal and the switch portion are provided, and the microscope device An engagement portion that is detachably engaged with the microscope apparatus main body, a cable that transmits a signal input by the switch section, and a modular jack that is formed at the tip of the cable. It is connected via a jack, and the attachment position to the microscope apparatus main body by the engaging portion can be changed.

  The operation switch attaching / detaching kit of the present invention includes a switch portion for inputting a signal and an engaging portion that is provided on a surface different from the surface on which the switch portion is provided, and is detachably engaged with the microscope apparatus main body of the microscope apparatus. A switch for an imaging apparatus attached to a microscope apparatus having a cable for transmitting a signal input by the switch section, and a modular jack formed at the tip of the cable, and the engagement section of the switch. And switch engaging means to be combined.

  Moreover, the switch attachment / detachment kit of the present invention is the above-described invention, wherein the switch engagement means is an adhesive applied to the engagement surface of the release switch and the back surface of the engagement surface. And a release sheet covering the surface of the adhesive.

  The microscope apparatus, the switch, and the switch attachment / detachment kit according to the present invention can detachably arrange and fix the switch at an arbitrary position desired by each spectroscope, so that the switch can be used without stopping the observation state. The operation can be performed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the fatigue of the spectrographer and improve work efficiency.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the microscope apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a switch used in the microscope apparatus of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the switch of FIG. 2 as viewed from the opposite side. FIG. 4 is a plan view of a sheet used in the microscope apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the sheet of FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the microscope apparatus according to the first embodiment when viewed from the front right side. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the microscope apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the microscope apparatus according to the first modification of the first embodiment when viewed from the front left side. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the microscope apparatus according to the second modification of the first embodiment when viewed from the front right side. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the microscope apparatus according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the microscope apparatus according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front left side. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the microscope apparatus according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front right side. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the microscope apparatus according to the second embodiment. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the switch according to the third embodiment. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a switch according to a modification of the third embodiment. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the switch according to the fourth embodiment.

  Embodiments of a microscope apparatus according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a microscope apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The microscope apparatus 100 has a stage 3 on which the target specimen S is placed, a microscope body 1 having a substantially U-shape in side view, supporting the stage 3 and holding the objective lens 13 via a revolver 14, A light source 5 disposed behind the bottom of the microscope main body 1 (on the right side in FIG. 1) and a lens barrel 15 placed on the upper portion of the microscope main body 1 are provided. The lens barrel 15 is electrically driven in the microscope apparatus 100 by an eyepiece 17 for visually observing a specimen image of the target specimen S, an imaging device 18 for capturing a specimen image of the target specimen S, and the microscope apparatus 100. And a control unit 19 (see FIG. 7) that controls processing and operation of each unit.

  The microscope apparatus 100 includes a focusing handle 4 for moving the stage 3 on which the target specimen S is placed in the up and down direction. By rotating the focusing handle 4 clockwise or counterclockwise, the stage 3 is moved up and down to observe the target specimen S.

  The revolver 14 is rotatably held with respect to the microscope main body 1, and the objective lens 13 is disposed above the target sample S. The objective lens 13 is interchangeably attached to the revolver 14 together with other objective lenses having different magnifications (observation magnifications). The objective lens 13 is inserted into the optical path of the observation light in accordance with the rotation of the revolver 14 and The objective lens 13 used for observation is selectively switched.

  The microscope main body 1 has an illumination optical system for transmitting and illuminating the target specimen S at the bottom. This illumination optical system includes a collector lens 6 that collects illumination light emitted from the light source 5, an illumination system filter unit 7, a field stop 8, an aperture stop 9, and an optical path of the illumination light along the optical axis of the objective lens 13. A bending mirror 10 to be deflected, an optical element switching unit 11, a top lens unit 12, and the like are arranged at appropriate positions along the optical path of illumination light. The illumination light emitted from the light source 5 is irradiated onto the target specimen S by the illumination optical system and enters the objective lens 13 as observation light.

  The lens barrel 15 includes a beam splitter 16 that switches the optical path of the observation light and guides it to the eyepiece 17 or the imaging device 18. The specimen image of the target specimen S is introduced into the eyepiece 17 by the beam splitter 16 and is visually observed by the spectroscope through the eyepiece 17. Alternatively, the image is taken by the photographing device 18. The imaging device 18 includes an imaging element such as a CCD or a CMOS that forms a sample image (specifically, a visual field range of the objective lens 13), and images the sample image.

  In addition, the microscope apparatus 100 includes a switch 20 that allows the spectroscope to photograph the target specimen S by the photographing apparatus 18 based on observation of the target specimen S through the eyepiece 17. 2 and 3 are perspective views of the switch. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the switch 20 has a cylindrical shape, and is related to a switch unit 20 a for inputting a photographing signal, and a sheet 21 (see FIG. 4 and the like) attached to the microscope apparatus body 1 by a magnetic force. A mating engagement portion 20b, a cable 20c for transmitting a signal from the switch 20a to the imaging device 18 of the microscope apparatus 100, a switch body 20d for holding the switch section 20a, the engagement section 20b, and the like, and a microscope body not shown. And a modular jack (not shown) for plugging into the jack. The engaging portion 20b is a magnet and is provided on a surface different from the surface to which the switch portion 20a of the switch body 20d is attached.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the sheet 21 attached to the microscope apparatus main body 1 is on a circular plate, and a metal plate 21 a with which the engaging portion 20 b of the switch 20 is engaged, and the back surface of the metal plate 21 a. The adhesive 21b uniformly applied to the adhesive 21b and the release sheet 21c covering the surface of the adhesive 21b are provided. The spectroscope attaches the sheet 21 from which the release sheet 21c has been peeled off at a position that considers the convenience of the spectrographer. The metal plate 21a is formed of a magnetic material (ferromagnetic material) such as iron, cobalt, nickel, etc., and the switch 20 is magnetized on the attached metal sheet 21 by a magnetic force, whereby the microscope apparatus main body 1 is obtained. Is not formed of a magnetic material (ferromagnetic material), for example, even if it is formed of an aluminum alloy, the switch 20 can be attached to a desired position of the spectroscope in the microscope apparatus body 1. .

  An example of attaching the sheet 21 and the switch 20 to the microscope apparatus main body 1 is shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the microscope apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment when viewed from the front right side. In the microscope apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 6, two sheets 21 are pasted, but one sheet may be used, or three or more sheets may be used. By sticking the sheet 21 in the vicinity of the focusing handle 4 of the microscope apparatus main body 1, while operating the focusing handle 4, by pressing the switch portion 20 a without releasing the hand, An imaging signal can be transmitted. When the switch 20 is pressed while operating the focusing handle 4, the axial height of the switch 20 is preferably less than or equal to the axial height of the focusing handle 4. In addition, although the example which attaches switch 20 to the front right side of the microscope apparatus 100 is shown in FIG. 6, you may attach to the front left side as desired by the spectrographer.

  The control unit 19 is realized by a CPU or the like, and is electrically connected to the imaging device 18 and the switch 20 or the like. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the microscope apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 19 controls the imaging of the target sample S by transmitting the imaging signal transmitted from the switch 20 to the imaging device 18. Note that the modular jack of the switch 20 may be directly connected to the photographing device 18 without passing through the control unit 19, and the photographing signal may be transmitted to the control unit included in the photographing device.

  The microscope apparatus 100 configured as described above can attach the sheet 20 to a position desired by the examiner and attach the switch 20 on the sheet 21. Therefore, the spectrographer can perform the pressing operation of the switch 20 without stopping the observation state, thereby reducing the fatigue of the spectrographer and performing work efficiency when performing the observation for a long time. It becomes possible to improve.

  Note that the sheet 21 of the first embodiment is affixed to a plurality of places as a disk shape in accordance with the shape of the switch 20, but like the microscope apparatus 100A of the first modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Alternatively, the switch 20 may be attached to a desired position on the sheet 21A by sticking a rectangular sheet 21A.

  Further, like the microscope apparatus 100B according to the second modification of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the microscope apparatus main body 1B is formed of a magnetic material (ferromagnetic material) without attaching a sheet. The switch 20 can be attached to a desired position of the microscope apparatus main body 1B.

(Embodiment 2)
As shown in FIG. 10, the microscope apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment includes an electric revolver 214 and an electric optical element switching unit 211, and further includes an electric revolver 214 in addition to the first switch 20 </ b> A for the photographing apparatus 18. A second switch 20B that controls the rotation of the electro-optic element switching unit 211, and a third switch 20C that controls the rotation of the electro-optic element switching unit 211. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the microscope apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment.

  The first switch 20 </ b> A has the same configuration as the switch 20 of the first embodiment, and the imaging signal of the imaging device 18 is transmitted to the control unit 219 when the spectroscope presses the switch unit 20 a.

  The second switch 20B has the same configuration as the switch 20 of the first embodiment, and the driving signal of the electric revolver 214 is transmitted to the control unit 219 when the spectroscope presses the switch unit 20a.

  The third switch 20C has the same configuration as the switch 20 of the first embodiment, and the driving signal of the electro-optic element switching unit 211 is transmitted to the control unit 219 when the spectroscope presses the switch unit 20a. The

  The electric revolver 214 includes a motor 215, and the motor 215 is rotated based on a drive signal transmitted from the second switch 20 </ b> B via the control unit 219.

  The electric optical element switching unit 211 includes a plurality of optical element cubes for bright field observation, dark field observation, polarization observation, differential interference observation, and fluorescence observation, and the optical element cube desired by the spectrographer is selected. By arranging on the optical path of the observation light, bright field observation, dark field observation, polarization observation, differential interference observation, and fluorescence observation are performed. The electro-optical element switching unit 211 includes a motor 212, and the motor 212 is rotated based on a drive signal transmitted from the third switch 20C via the control unit 219.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the microscope apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment as seen from the front left side. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the microscope apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front right side. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the first switch 20A and the second switch 20B are attached in the vicinity of the focusing handle 4 on the left side surface of the microscope apparatus body 1, and the third switch 20C is connected to the microscope apparatus body 1. It is attached in the vicinity of the focusing handle 4 on the right side surface. Similarly to the first embodiment, the sheet 21 may be pasted at a position desired by the examiner, and the first switch 20A, the second switch 20B, and the third switch 20C are engaged with the pasted sheet 21, respectively. Thus, the first switch 20A, the second switch 20B, and the third switch 20C can be attached to a desired position of the spectroscope. In the second embodiment, the first switch 20A and the second switch 20B are attached to the left side surface of the microscope apparatus body 1, and the third switch 20C is attached to the right side surface of the microscope apparatus body 1. For example, the first switch 20A is attached to the left side surface of the microscope apparatus body 1, and the second switch 20B and the third switch 20C are attached to the right side surface of the microscope apparatus body 1, for example. It can be attached to the mirror's desired position.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the microscope apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment. The control unit 219 switches the imaging signal transmitted from the first switch 20A to the imaging apparatus 18, the driving signal transmitted from the second switch 20B to the electric revolver 214, and the driving signal from the third switch 20C to electric optical element switching. Each is transmitted to the unit 211. In addition, the control unit 219 includes a storage unit 219a. The storage unit 219 a stores the objective lens information acquired from the electric revolver 214 by the control unit 219 and the optical element information acquired from the electric optical element switching unit 211 by the control unit 219. The objective lens information is information regarding the objective lens currently disposed on the observation optical path, and the optical element information is information regarding the optical element cube currently disposed on the observation optical path. When transmitting the imaging signal transmitted from the first switch 20A to the imaging device 18, the control unit 219 transmits objective lens information and optical element information stored in the storage unit 219a together with the imaging signal. The photographing device 18 can clearly indicate information at the time of observation photographing by printing the received objective lens information and optical element information on a photograph to be photographed.

  As described above, the microscope apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment has the first switch 20A and the second switch 20B on the pasted sheets 21 by pasting a plurality of sheets 21 at positions desired by the spectroscope. And it becomes possible to attach the 3rd switch 20C. Therefore, the spectrographer can perform the pressing operation of the first switch 20A, the second switch 20B, and the third switch 20C without stopping the observation state. It is possible to reduce the fatigue of the spectroscope and improve work efficiency.

  In the microscope apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment, the first switch 20A that transmits the imaging signal of the imaging apparatus 18, the second switch 20B that transmits the driving signal of the electric revolver 214, and the driving of the electric optical element switching unit 211. A third switch 20C for transmitting a signal, but this is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, according to the present invention, a combination of switches corresponding to the functions of the respective units included in the microscope apparatus, for example, the first switch 20A that transmits the imaging signal of the imaging apparatus 18 and the second switch 20B that transmits the drive signal of the electric revolver 214, A microscope apparatus, a microscope apparatus including a first switch 20A that transmits a photographing signal of the photographing apparatus 18 and a third switch 20C that transmits a driving signal of the electric optical element switching unit 211, or a driving signal of the electric revolver 214 A combination of the above-described switch and a microscope device including only the second switch 20B for transmitting the signal, or a functional unit included in the microscope device, the switch transmitting a signal to the functional unit capable of controlling the driving with an electric signal. The position of the various switches attached to the microscope main body can be adjusted according to the wishes of the spectroscope. It may be configured to be freely changed.

(Embodiment 3)
The switch according to the third embodiment employs a structure that can change the axial height of the switch in accordance with the convenience of the spectrographer.

  FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the switch 120 according to the third embodiment. The switch 120 is similar to the switches of the first and second embodiments in that the switch 120 includes a switch unit 20a, an engagement unit 20b made of a magnet, and a cable 20c that transmits an operation signal. The difference is that the first holding portion 120a that holds 20a and the second holding portion 120b that holds the engaging portion 20b are included.

  The 1st holding | maintenance part 120a makes | forms the cylindrical shape of an internal cavity, hold | maintains the switch part 20a in a cylinder edge part, and the other end is open | released. A female screw part 120c is formed on a cylindrical inner peripheral surface which is a body part of the first holding part 120a.

  The second holding part 120b has a cylindrical shape of an internal cavity, the engaging part 20b is formed at the end of the cylinder, and the other end is opened. A male screw part 120d is formed on a cylindrical outer peripheral surface which is a body part of the second holding part 120b. The male screw part 120d and the female screw part 120c are configured to be screwed together.

  The spectrographer easily attaches the sheet 21 to a desired position of the microscope apparatus main body 1 and adjusts the degree of screwing between the male screw portion 120d and the female screw portion 120c of the switch 120 to easily press the switch portion 20a. The height of the switch 120 in the axial direction can be adjusted to the height. In the third embodiment, not only can the mounting position of the switch 120 to the microscope apparatus body 1 be freely changed, but also the height of the switch 120 in the axial direction can be adjusted with a simple configuration. In addition to greatly reducing the fatigue, it is possible to further improve the working efficiency.

Further, like the switch 220 of the first modification of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 15, a male screw part 220c is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the body part of the first holding part 220a that holds the switch part 20a, and the engaging part An internal thread portion 220d is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the body portion of the second holding portion 220b where 20b is formed,
The male screw portion 220c and the female screw portion 220d may be screwed together.

(Embodiment 4)
As in the switch of the third embodiment, the switch according to the fourth embodiment employs a structure that can change the axial height of the switch in accordance with the convenience of the spectrographer.

  FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the switch 320 according to the fourth embodiment. The switch 320 is the same as the switch of the first and second embodiments in that the switch 320 includes a switch unit 20a, a cable 20c that transmits an operation signal, and a switch body 20d that holds the switch unit 20a. The engaging portion 320b to be magnetized is different in that a plurality of magnets 320b-1, 320b-2 and 320b-3 are laminated.

The magnets 320b-1, 320b-2, and 320b-3 are disk-like magnets having the same shape that are smaller than the diameter of the switch 320. The magnet 320b-1 is held and fixed to the switch body 20d, but the magnets 320b-2 and 320b-3 are magnetized by the magnetic force of each magnet and can be attached to and detached from the switch 32.
The magnets 320b-1, 320b-2, and 320b-3 are disc-shaped magnets having the same shape as the disk smaller than the diameter of the switch 320. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A plate-like magnet having the same shape may be used. Moreover, although it was set as the same shape as the diameter of the switch 320, it does not need to be the same shape. Furthermore, the magnets 320b-1, 320b-2, and 320b-3 may all have the same height, or may have different heights.

  The spectroscope presses the switch unit 20a by attaching the sheet 21 to a desired position of the microscope apparatus body 1 and attaching / detaching the magnets 320b-2 and 320b-3 to / from the engaging unit 320b of the switch 320. The axial height of the switch 320 can be adjusted to a height that is easy to do. In the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, not only can the mounting position of the switch 320 to the microscope apparatus main body 1 be freely changed, but also the axial height of the switch 320 can be adjusted with a simple configuration. Therefore, not only can the fatigue of the examiner due to observation be greatly reduced, but also work efficiency can be further improved.

  As described above, the microscope apparatus according to the present invention is useful for a microscope equipped with electronically controllable functional means such as an imaging apparatus.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Microscope main body 3 Stage 4 Focusing handle 5 Light source 6 Collector lens 7 Illumination system filter unit 8 Field stop 9 Aperture stop 10 Bending mirror 11 Optical element switching unit 12 Top lens unit 13 Objective lens 14 Revolver 15 Lens barrel 16 Beam splitter 17 Eyepiece 18 Imaging device 19, 219 Control unit 20 Switch 20a Switch unit 20b Engagement unit 20c Cable 20d Switch body 21 Sheet

Claims (15)

A control means for controlling the operation; a functional means for performing an operation corresponding to a function under the control of the control means; and a switch connected to the control means for inputting a signal for instructing the operation of the functional means. In the microscope apparatus provided,
The switch is
A switch unit for inputting the signal;
An engaging portion that is provided on a different surface from the surface on which the switch portion is provided, and is detachably engaged with the microscope apparatus body;
A microscope apparatus comprising:   The microscope according to claim 1, wherein the engaging portion is a magnet, and the microscope apparatus main body is formed of a magnetic material, or a magnetic material is attached to the microscope apparatus main body. apparatus.   The microscope apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the engagement portion is a surface fastener, and another surface fastener that engages with the surface fastener of the engagement portion is attached to the microscope apparatus main body.   The microscope apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the magnetic material or the surface fastener is attached in the vicinity of a focusing handle of the microscope apparatus main body.   The microscope apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein a position where the magnetic material or the surface fastener is attached to the microscope apparatus main body can be changed by an examiner.   The microscope apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the functional unit is an imaging apparatus, and the switch outputs an operation signal of the imaging apparatus.   The microscope apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the functional unit is an electric revolver, and the switch outputs an operation signal of the electric revolver.   6. The microscope apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the functional unit is an optical element switching unit, and the switch outputs an operation signal of the optical element switching unit.   The microscope apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an axial height of the switch is changeable.   The microscope apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a height of the switch in the axial direction is equal to or less than a height of the focusing handle in the axial direction.   The switch includes a first holding portion that holds the switch portion, and a second holding portion that is screwed into the first holding portion and holds the engaging portion, and the first holding portion and the second holding portion. The microscope apparatus according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the height of the switch in the axial direction can be changed by adjusting the degree of screwing with the holding portion.   The engaging portion of the switch is formed by stacking a plurality of magnets in the thickness direction, and the height of the switch in the axial direction can be changed by changing the number of magnets magnetized on the engaging portion. The microscope apparatus according to claim 9 or 10, wherein: A switch of a photographing device attached to a microscope device,
The switch is provided on a surface that is different from a surface on which the switch is provided, a switch that inputs a signal, an engagement that is detachably engaged with the microscope apparatus body, and a signal that is input by the switch A cable for transmitting the cable, a modular jack formed at the tip of the cable,
An operation switch of the microscope photographing apparatus, wherein the operation switch is connected to the microscope apparatus via a modular jack, and the attachment position of the engagement portion to the microscope apparatus main body can be changed. A switch unit for inputting a signal, an engagement unit that is provided on a surface different from the surface on which the switch unit is provided, and that is detachably engaged with the microscope apparatus main body, and a cable that transmits a signal input by the switch unit And a modular jack formed at the tip of the cable, and a switch of the photographing apparatus attached to the microscope apparatus body,
Switch engaging means for engaging with the engaging portion of the switch;
A switch attachment / detachment kit comprising:   The switch engagement means includes an engagement surface that engages with the engagement portion of the switch, an adhesive that is applied to the back surface of the engagement surface, and a release sheet that covers the surface of the adhesive. The switch attachment / detachment kit according to claim 14.

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