JP2019061136A - Electronic apparatus and imaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an imaging device including an electronic dial 50 having a variable mechanism of the number of positions of one rotation while preventing increase in size and cost from conventional mechanisms.SOLUTION: A generation interval of an electric signal of rotation detection means of an electronic dial 50 is changed along with a change of a relative angle of a rotation direction of the electronic dial of an uneven portion of each of a plurality of click plates.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic dial that is a rotary switch of an electronic device, and more particularly to a click mechanism of the electronic dial.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an electrical signal type dial type operation member called an electronic dial has been widely adopted as one of operation members of electronic devices.

  Generally, this electronic dial has a click mechanism, and the dial rotates by a specific angle when an operation for one click with a click feeling is performed.

  Then, an electric signal corresponding to one click of “clockwise” or “counterclockwise” is generated according to the rotation direction, and it is detected that the rotation operation is performed by this electric signal.

  That is, it has a resolution capable of detecting the rotation for each click.

  In the electronic device, information on setting items whose setting values can be selected by the user is stored, and the setting value being selected is changed according to the number and direction of the electric signals generated by the operation of the electronic dial. Ru.

  In a typical electronic dial configuration, the rotation angle for one click is fixed, but the preferred rotation angle is different depending on the user's situation or usage environment.

  For example, when used by a user who is not good at detailed work, or when used underwater or in a gloved state, operation at a large rotation angle is preferable.

  In addition, for users who need to perform setting work quickly, operation at a small rotation angle is preferable.

  Moreover, when changing the value of a setting item having many setting value candidates, an operation with a small rotation angle is preferable, and when changing the value of a setting item having a small number of setting value candidates, a large rotation angle The operation of is preferred.

  In order to satisfy such a demand, in the electronic dial of Patent Document 1, different numbers of click grooves are arranged on the front and back of the disk-shaped click plate.

  Then, the configuration is realized in which it is possible to select the number of positions for one rotation of the dial depending on which of the front and the back the engagement member is biased.

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  However, the electronic dial constructed according to the prior art disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 requires an advancing / retracting structure for bringing the engaging member into contact with and separated from the front and back of the click plate.

  In addition, it is necessary to detect which of the front and back of the click board is used and to change the control of the device.

  Furthermore, in order to correspond electrically to the change in the number of positions on one rotation of the dial, a rotation angle detection device having a variable resolution, such as the rotary encoder described in Patent Document 1, is required.

  Therefore, the electronic dial described in Patent Document 1 inevitably requires a large size and cost increase as compared with the conventional electronic dial.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic dial having a variable mechanism of the number of positions of one rotation while suppressing the size increase and cost increase conventionally.

  In addition, it is to provide an electronic dial having a mechanism for switching the presence or absence of click feeling.

In order to achieve the above object, the electronic device according to the present invention includes a rotary switch, a plurality of click plates each having a plurality of uneven portions, and uneven portions of the plurality of click plates along with rotation of the rotary switch. An engaging member that generates a click feeling by engagement and disengagement, a sliding member that slides on the wiring board along with the rotation of the rotary switch, and a sliding member that slides on the wiring board An electronic device comprising: rotation detection means for detecting the rotation of the rotation switch based on a change in the generated electric signal; and change means for changing the relative angle of the rotation switch in the rotation direction of the uneven portions of the plurality of click plates. A device,
The generation interval of the electric signal with respect to the rotation amount of the rotary switch is changed in accordance with the change of the relative angle of the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic dial having a variable mechanism of the number of positions of one rotation while suppressing the size increase and cost increase from the conventional mechanism.

A perspective view of the interior side of the electronic dial according to the first embodiment of the present invention Rear perspective view of the case of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention An exploded perspective view of an electronic dial according to a first embodiment of the present invention First and second dials according to the first embodiment of the present invention Figure of click board and contact piece according to the first embodiment of the present invention A diagram of a printed wiring board according to a first embodiment of the present invention Internal perspective view of the electronic dial according to the second embodiment of the present invention Sectional view of an electronic dial according to a first embodiment of the present invention Flowchart according to the first embodiment of the present invention The figure of the ring type operation member in connection with the 1st embodiment of the present invention

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

  FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing the case 01 of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of a compact digital camera as an imaging device.

  The case 01 of the electronic device in the present embodiment is a case of the imaging device.

  A release button 40 for instructing photographing with the housing 01 of the electronic device is disposed on the top surface exterior 11 of the housing 01 of the electronic device.

  Further, on the top surface exterior 11 of the housing 01 of the electronic device, the electronic dial 50 which is an operation member for changing the value set in the setting item on the program in the housing 01 of the electronic device is arranged ing.

  A lens (not shown) is disposed on the front of the housing 01 of the electronic device, and when the release button 40 is operated, the housing 01 of the electronic device performs photographing under the photographing conditions set on the program.

  Then, the light beam acquired through the lens is converted into an electronic image and recorded.

  In addition, the back surface liquid crystal 30 is disposed on the back exterior 12 of the housing 01 of the electronic device, and confirms the setting status of items such as the acquired electronic image and the photographing conditions set in the housing 01 of the electronic device. be able to.

  The user of the apparatus can change the photographing conditions such as the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity, which are set in the case 01 of the electronic device, by the operation of the electronic dial 50.

  Candidates of selectable values and the currently selected value are displayed on the back surface liquid crystal 30, and the currently selected set value is changed by rotating the electronic dial 50 clockwise or counterclockwise.

  The configuration of the electronic dial 50 as a rotary switch according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

(Outline of e-dial 50)
FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view seen from the upper surface side of the electronic dial 50, and FIG. 3B is an exploded perspective view seen from the lower surface side.

  An exterior dial hole 111 which is a through hole is opened in the top surface exterior 11, and a first dial shaft portion 511 which is a rotation shaft of the first dial 51 is inserted and rotatably fitted.

  The user operates the electronic dial 50 as the rotation switch by rotating the first dial 51.

  Further, the first dial shaft portion 511 has a cylindrical shape, and a first dial shaft hole 512 which is a through hole is opened at the center of rotation.

  Further, the second dial shaft portion 521, which is the rotation shaft of the second dial 52, is inserted here and rotatably fitted.

  The user of the electronic dial 50 rotates the dial knob 526 formed on the top surface of the second dial 52.

  Thus, the rotational phase of the second dial 52 with respect to the first dial 51 can be changed.

  An exterior shaft holding portion 113 which is a cylindrical convex portion for extending the exterior dial hole 111 to the interior side is disposed on the exterior interior surface 112 which is the interior side of the top surface exterior 11.

  Furthermore, a printed wiring board 53 for replacing the rotation operation of the electronic dial 50 with an electrical signal is disposed on the exterior interior surface 112.

  The position of the printed wiring board 53 in the top surface exterior 11 is fixed by fitting the flexible positioning hole 531 opened in the substrate surface and the exterior shaft holding portion 113.

  At a position facing the printed wiring board 53, a first click plate 54 having a crest-and-valley cam shape arranged at equal intervals on the outer periphery is disposed in parallel with the printed wiring board 53.

  The first click plate 54 is provided with a first click plate groove 551 fitted with a first dial key portion 514 provided on the first dial 51.

  Then, along with the rotation operation of the first dial 51, it rotates in the same phase.

  A second click plate 55 having the same cam shape as the first click plate 54 is disposed on the back surface of the first click plate 54 facing the printed wiring board 53.

  The second click plate 55 is provided with a second click plate groove 541 fitted with a second dial key 523 provided on the second dial 52.

  Then, as the second dial 52 is rotated, it rotates in the same phase.

  Further, the contact piece member 56 is disposed so as to be sandwiched between the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55.

  The contact piece member 56 is fixed to the second click plate 55 by caulking the contact piece caulking portion 561 and the click plate caulking portion 552.

  Then, the second dial 52 and the second click plate 55 rotate in the same phase.

  The second dial 52 is combined with the dial fixing screw 57 with the first dial 51, the top surface exterior 11, the first click plate 54, and the second click plate 55 interposed therebetween.

  And each part is hold | maintained in the state by which the movement to a rotating shaft thrust direction was controlled.

  Further, in the exterior inner appearance surface 112, an engagement member storage groove 115 which is a groove shape extending in a direction orthogonal to the dial rotation axis is formed.

  An engaging member 581 and a coil spring 582 as an urging member are accommodated in the accommodating groove 115 of the engaging member, and a pressing member 583 and a pressing member screw 584 are held by covering the engaging member storage groove 115. Ru.

(Outline of the first dial 51 and the second dial 52)
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic dial 50. As shown in FIG.

  As described above, the first dial 51 and the second dial 52 are coaxially fitted, and the second dial 52 can change the rotational phase with respect to the first dial 51.

  The first click plate 54 rotates in the same phase as the first dial 51 rotates, and the second click plate 55 and the contact piece member 56 in the same phase as the second dial 52 rotates. Rotate.

  Each of the plurality of click plates 54, 55 has a plurality of uneven portions.

  FIG. 4A is a view of the first dial 51 as viewed from above, and FIG. 4B is a view of the second dial 52 as viewed from below.

  The first dial 51 and the second dial 52 are combined with each other to form a rotation restricting portion recess 513 which restricts the rotation angle, and a rotation restricting portion convex 522, respectively.

  The rotation restricting portion concave 513 is larger than the rotation restricting portion convex 522, and when the first dial 51 and the second dial 52 are combined, as shown in FIG. Get in.

  The rotational phase that the second dial 52 can take on the first dial 51 is different from the state in which the rotation restricting portion convex 522 is in contact with the first stopper surface 513 a which is one end of the inner wall of the rotation restricting portion recess 513. It is regulated while in contact with the second stopper surface 513b at one end.

  Further, a convex dial engaging portion 525 is formed on the rotation restricting portion convex 522, and the first concave dial engaging portion 516 and the second concave dial engaging portion 517 are formed on the rotation restricting portion recess 513. And are formed.

  In the state where the rotation restricting portion convex 522 is in contact with the first stopper surface 513a, the convex dial engaging portion 525 and the first concave dial engaging portion 516 are engaged, and the first dial 51 and the second dial The rotational phase of the dial 52 is held without being easily changed.

  This state is referred to as the first state of the electronic dial 50 in the present invention.

  Similarly, in a state in which the rotation restricting portion convex 522 is in contact with the second stopper surface 513b, the convex dial engaging portion 525 and the second concave dial engaging portion 517 are engaged, and the first dial 51; The rotational phase of the second dial 52 is held without being easily changed.

  This state is referred to as the second state of the electronic dial 50 in the present invention.

  With the above configuration, when the user of the apparatus rotates the first dial 51, the electronic dial 50 according to the present embodiment maintains the first state or the second state of the electronic dial while maintaining the second state. The dial 52 also follows and rotates in the same phase.

  Further, by rotating the dial knob portion 526 of the top surface of the second dial 52 in a state in which the first dial 51 is held and fixed, the first state and the second state of the electronic dial 50 can be switched.

(Description of the interior side of the first state in which the electronic dial 50 is assembled)
FIG. 1 is an interior perspective view of the electronic dial 50 assembled.

  The cam portions of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 have the same shape, and in the first state of the electronic dial 50 shown in FIG. Is held by.

  The engagement member 581 is biased to the cam portion of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 by the biasing member 582.

  The engagement member 581 generates a click feeling by engaging and disengaging with the concavo-convex portions of the plurality of click plates as the rotation switch rotates.

  Then, with the rotation of the cam portion, the engagement member 581 advances and retracts in the engagement member storage groove 115, and a click feeling of the dial operation is generated.

  The engagement member 581 stably contacts the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55. Therefore, the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are formed in a columnar shape having a thickness substantially equal to that obtained by overlapping the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55.

  When the electronic dial 50 is not operated, the engaging member 581 is stably held in the valley portion of the cam surface of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55.

(Description of the interior side of the second state in which the electronic dial 50 is assembled)
FIG. 1 (b) is a view showing a second state of the electronic dial 50.

  In the second state, the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are held at a phase in which the peaks and valleys of the cam portion are shifted by a half phase.

  At the time of operation of the electronic dial 50, the engagement member 581 (regulatory portion) gets over the mountain of the cam portion of the first click plate 54 or the second click plate 55 to generate a click feeling.

  When the electronic dial 50 is not operated, a valley formed by the engaging member 581 being sandwiched between the cam-shaped ridge of the first click plate 54 and the cam-shaped ridge of the second click plate 55 that is out of phase by half. It is stably held in the position of.

  It is assumed that the cam shapes of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 have n peak portions (convex portions) in one round.

  At this time, when operating the electronic dial 50 in the first state, the number of positions in one rotation is n, and the rotation angle for one click is 360 ° / n.

  Further, at the time of operation in the second state, the number of positions in one rotation of the electronic dial 50 is 2n, and the rotation angle for one click is 360 ° / 2n.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to change the relative angle in the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates.

The generation interval of the electrical signal with respect to the rotation amount of the rotation switch is changed according to the change of the relative angle of the rotation switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates with the rotation direction of the rotation switch. It consists of a click board 55.

  The first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are coaxially stacked in the rotational axis direction of the rotary switch.

  The plurality of concavo-convex portions of each of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are arranged circumferentially at equal intervals.

  The plurality of uneven portions of each of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 have the same shape.

  The first state in which the phases of the rotational direction of the plurality of concavo-convex portions of each of the first and second click plates are aligned, and the rotational direction of the plurality of concavo-convex portions of each of the first and second click plates And the second state in which the phase is shifted by half can be changed.

  The resolution of the rotation detection means of the rotation switch in the second state is higher than the resolution of the rotation detection means of the rotation switch in the first state.

  In other words, the generation interval of the electrical signal for the amount of rotation of the rotary switch in the second state is shorter than the generation interval of the electrical signal for the amount of rotation of the rotary switch in the first state.

  The first function and the second function are changed at the same time the relative angle of the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates is changed.

  There is no mechanical control of any mechanism other than the mechanism for changing the relative angle in the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates.

(Description of the first click plate 54, the second click plate 55, and the contact piece member 56)
FIG. 5 is a view showing the states of the first click plate 54, the second click plate 55, and the contact piece member 56 in the first state and the second state of the electronic dial 50. As shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5A shows the first state, and FIG. 5B shows the second state.

  The contact piece member 56 as a sliding member slides on the wiring board 53 as the rotation switch rotates.

  The rotation detection means (CPU, not shown) detects the rotation of the rotary switches 51 and 52 based on the change of the electric signal generated when the contact piece member 56 as a sliding member slides on the wiring board.

  The contact piece member 56 crimped to the second click plate 54 is formed closer to the outer peripheral side than the pair of first contact pieces 562 arranged in axial symmetry and the first contact pieces 562.

  Similarly, a pair of second contact pieces 563 aligned in axial symmetry is formed.

  In the first state, the first contact piece 562 rises to the contact surface of the printed wiring board 53 through the first through hole 518 provided in the first click plate 54.

  A part of the second contact piece 563 is pressed by the first click plate 54 and retreats from the contact surface of the printed wiring board 53.

  Conversely, in the second state, the second contact piece 563 rises up to the contact surface of the printed wiring board 53 through the second through hole 519 provided in the first click plate 54.

  A part of the first contact piece 562 is pushed by the first click plate 54 and retreats from the contact surface of the printed wiring board 53.

  When the electronic dial 50 is rotated, the first contact piece 562 slides on the contact surface of the printed wiring board 53 in the first state and the second contact piece 563 in the second state.

  The tip of the first contact piece 562 is divided into three, and contacts 562a, 562b, 562c are present from the inside.

  The second contact piece 563 is similarly divided in three in the tip, and contacts 563a, 563b, 563c are present from the inside.

(Description of printed wiring board 53)
FIG. 6 is a view of the printed wiring board 53. As shown in FIG.

  A first pattern 533, a second pattern 534, a third pattern 535, a fourth pattern 536, and a fifth pattern 537, which are conductor exposed portions, are arranged on the contact piece sliding surface of the printed wiring board 53 from the inside.

  In each pattern, the first pattern 533 has a signal 1, the second pattern 534 has a reference potential, the third pattern 535 has a signal 2, the fourth pattern 536 has a reference potential, and the fifth pattern 537 has a signal 3.

  The electronic dial 50 is set to the first state, and the engagement member 581 is stopped at the valleys of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55.

  In that case, the contacts 562a, 562b, 562c of the first contact piece 562 are all located on the second pattern 534.

  When the rotation operation of the electronic dial 50 for one click is performed, the contact 562 a passes from above the second pattern 534 to above the first pattern 533 and returns to above the second pattern 534.

  While the contact 562 a is on the first pattern 533, the first pattern 533 and the second pattern 534 are electrically connected via the first contact piece 562.

  Therefore, the potential of the signal 1 becomes equal to the reference potential.

  On the other hand, the contact 562 c passes from the second pattern 534 to the third pattern 535 and returns to the second pattern 534.

  While the contact 562 c is on the third pattern 535, the potential of the signal 2 is equal to the reference potential as in the signal 1.

  On the other hand, the contact 562 b always slides on the second pattern 534.

  The housing 1 of the electronic device detects that the operation of the electronic dial 50 has been performed, based on the potential changes of the signal 1 and the signal 2 described above.

  Further, the shapes of the respective patterns are determined such that the timing at which the contact 562a and the contact 562c end their contact with the first pattern 533 and the third pattern 535 deviate while the electronic dial 50 rotates for one click.

  When detecting the potential change of the signal 1 and the signal 2, the casing 1 of the electronic device determines the right rotation operation and the left rotation operation of the electronic dial 50 depending on which potential change ends first.

  The electronic dial 50 is set to the second state.

  In that case, as described above, the electronic dial 50 is stopped in a state in which the engaging member 581 is positioned in the valley portion sandwiched between the first click plate 54 and the cam-shaped peak portion of the second click plate 55.

  At this time, all the contacts 563a, 563b, 563c of the second contact piece 563 are located on the fourth pattern 536.

  When the rotation operation of the electronic dial 50 for one click is performed in the second state, the contact point 563 a passes from the fourth pattern 536 to the third pattern 535 and returns to the fourth pattern 536.

  Since the third pattern 535 and the fourth pattern 536 are electrically connected through the second contact piece 563 while the contact 563 a is on the third pattern 535, the potential of the signal 2 is the reference potential. It becomes equal to.

  On the other hand, the contact point 563 c passes from the fourth pattern 536 to the fifth pattern 537 and returns to the fourth pattern 536.

  While the contact point 563c is on the fifth pattern 537, the fifth pattern 537 and the fourth pattern 536 are electrically connected through the second contact piece 563 so that the potential of the signal 3 is equal to the reference potential. Become.

  On the other hand, the contact 563 b always slides on the fourth pattern 536. The operation detection of the electronic dial 50 of the housing 1 of the electronic device in the second state and the determination of the rotation direction are performed using potential changes of the signals 2 and 3 in the same manner as in the first state.

  The printed wiring board 53 has a pattern corresponding to the rotation angle for one click in each of the first state of the n position in one rotation of the electronic dial 50 and the second state of the 2n position in one rotation. It is formed.

  That is, in the first pattern 533, the second pattern 534, and the third pattern 535 which are the sliding portions of the first contact piece 562, the change of the electric signal for n times by the operation of one turn of the electronic dial 50 The pattern is shaped so that

  Thus, in the first state, the electronic dial 50 has a resolution for detecting rotation every 1 / n rotation.

  The third pattern 535, the fourth pattern 536, and the fifth pattern 537, which are sliding parts of the second contact piece 563, change the electrical signal for 2 n times by the operation of one turn of the electronic dial 50. The pattern is shaped so that

  Thus, in the second state, the electronic dial 50 has a resolution for detecting rotation every 1/2 n rotation.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control of the electronic device at the time of operating the electronic dial 50 in the case 01.

  At STEP 01, the operation of the casing 01 of the electronic device is started.

  When the electronic dial 50 is selected to be in the first state in STEP 02, the electronic dial 50 is rotated in one turn since the phases of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are in phase. It becomes n position (STEP 03).

  In the first state, the rotation operation of the electronic dial 50 of STEP 04 is performed. Then, since the first contact piece 562 slides on the first pattern 533, the second pattern 534, and the third pattern 535, the potential change of the signal 1 signal 2 occurs according to the rotation direction every 1 / n rotation. To do (STEP 05).

  The housing 01 of the electronic device detects the operation of the electronic dial 50 in the first state based on the potential change of the signal 1 signal 2 (STEP 06).

  Then, the setting value of the setting item associated with the first state of the electronic dial 50 is changed according to the operation amount and the operation direction (STEP 07).

  If the electronic dial 50 is not selected in the first state in STEP 02, the electronic dial 50 is in the second state (STEP 09).

  Then, since the phase of the first click plate 54 and the phase of the second click plate 55 are antiphase-shifted, the electronic dial 50 has 2n positions in one rotation (STEP 10).

  In the second state, the rotation operation of the electronic dial 50 of STEP 11 is performed. Then, the second contact piece 563 slides on the third pattern 535, the fourth pattern 536, and the fifth pattern 537, and the potential change of the signal 2 signal 3 occurs according to the rotation direction every 1/2 n rotation. To do (STEP 12).

  The housing 01 of the electronic device detects the operation of the electronic dial 50 in the second state by the potential change of the signals 2 and 3 (STEP 13), and is associated with the second state according to the operation amount and the operation direction. The set value of the set item is changed (STEP 14).

  When the operation of the electronic dial 50 is not performed in STEP 07 and STEP 14 and in STEP 04 and STEP 11, the process proceeds to STEP 08, and the casing 01 of the electronic device is in the operation standby state.

  With the above-described configuration, the user of the electronic imaging apparatus described as the embodiment of the present invention can set the rotation angle for one click of the electronic dial 50 according to the situation and the resolution of the rotation detection corresponding thereto to the first state. Change in the second state.

  Therefore, the dial operation can be performed with a desirable feeling of operation and sensitivity.

  For example, a user who wants to give priority to preventing erroneous operation may set the electronic dial 50 to the first state and use it, and a user who wants to give priority to quick operation may set the second state and used it good.

  Further, depending on whether the electronic dial 50 is set to the first state or the second state, the item for changing the setting may be changed by the dial operation.

  For example, if the setting item is set as the ISO sensitivity with few selection candidates in the first state, and the shutter speed with more selection candidates is set as the setting item in the second state, the convenience of the device user can be enhanced.

  In addition, even when changing one setting item, the change amount of the setting value in the operation for one click may be made different between the first state and the second state of the electronic dial 50. .

  For example, the exposure value set in the case 1 of the electronic device is changed by the electronic dial 50.

  In that case, the device user can more intuitively set the setting value by setting one click as a change amount for one step in the first state and a change amount for one click as one third step in the second state. You can change it.

  The operation suitable for the electronic dial 50 in a general electronic image pickup apparatus is not only the change of the photographing conditions such as the ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, exposure value, aperture value, etc. There is selection of range, change of angle of view, etc.

  The setting items associated with the first state of the electronic dial 50, the setting items associated with the second state, and the amounts of change of the setting items may be previously determined in the housing 01 of the electronic device, or The user of the housing 01 of the device may be arbitrarily determined.

  In this embodiment, two click plates of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are stacked, but three or more click plates may be stacked.

  For example, in the configuration in which three click plates are stacked, it is possible to realize a three-fold difference in the number of clicks in one rotation by shifting the state of the cam shapes in phase by 1⁄3 phase.

  Further, the rotary switch of the first embodiment according to the present invention may be configured as an electronic ring 70 disposed around the lens barrel 60 shown in FIG.

  Similar to the electronic dial 50, the configuration of the electronic ring 70 is changed by rotating the ring knob 73 projecting the second ring 72 relative to the first ring 71 on the second ring 72. It is possible.

  Further, switching between the first state in which the crests and valleys of the cam portion of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are aligned is switched to the second state in which the phases are shifted by half phase.

  Depending on whether the electronic ring 70 is used in the first state or in the second state, the number of clicks for one round of the electronic ring 70 can be changed.

  The rotation switch may be a rotation ring disposed around the lens barrel constituting the imaging device.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the electronic dial 50 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  The electronic dial 50 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a configuration similar to that of the electronic dial 50 according to the first embodiment, and the cam shapes of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are the first embodiment. Different from the example.

  The cam shape of the first click plate 54 is a shape in which n concaves are provided on the circumference.

  In addition, a concave shape is formed so that the length of the circular arc on the circumference cut out by one concave is shorter than the length of the circular arc on the circumference of the notched area sandwiched by the two concaves It is done.

  The cam shape of the second click plate 55 is identical to that of the first click plate 55.

  In the first state of the electronic dial 50, the phases of the concave portions of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 overlap.

  Then, it is possible to perform a click operation with a click feeling for n times by the operation for one rotation.

  In the second state of the electronic dial 50, the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are shifted in half phase so that one concave portion is covered by the other uncut area.

  The wiring board 53 generates an electric signal by detecting the rotation of the electronic dial 50 as a rotation switch.

  As a result, the depth of the recess formed by the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 becomes shallower in the second state than in the first state, and the click feeling generated when the electronic dial 50 is operated is The intensity is smaller in the second state than in the first state.

  In addition, if the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 completely cover one concave portion in the other state in the second state of the electronic dial 50, the cam shape is used. There is no valley where the engaging member 581 falls.

  Therefore, the click feeling does not occur even if the electronic dial 50 is rotated.

  The configuration of the operation member of the electronic dial 50 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first dial 51 and the second dial 52 of the first embodiment.

  When the apparatus user rotates the first dial 51, the second dial 52 follows and rotates in the same phase while maintaining the first state or the second state of the electronic dial 50.

  Further, by rotating the dial knob portion 526 of the top surface of the second dial 52 in a state in which the first dial 51 is held and fixed, the first state and the second state of the electronic dial 50 can be switched.

  According to the configuration of the electronic dial of the second embodiment, the user can select a dial rotation operation having a click feeling and a dial rotation operation not having a click feeling.

  The housing 01 of the electronic device changes the setting item associated with the first state or the setting item associated with the second state by the rotation operation in the first state or the second state of the electronic dial 50 I do.

  In the electronic imaging apparatus, for example, by assigning the shooting condition change function at the time of moving image shooting to the rotation operation of the electronic dial 50 in the second state, it is possible to prevent the generation of click sound by the operation of the electronic dial 50 during moving image shooting. .

  In the second state, the resolution of the electronic dial 50 does not have to be adjusted to the number of click positions, so that the resolution can be increased. If the zoom function of the lens is assigned, the operation may be similar to analog It can.

  Further, the rotary switch of the second embodiment according to the present invention may be configured as an electronic ring 70 disposed around the lens barrel 60 as in the first embodiment.

  Also in the second state, the configurations of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55 are such that one concave portion is shifted to the other by the half phase shift of the first click plate 54 and the second click plate 55. It will be covered in the area not cut out.

  The user can select whether the electronic ring 70 is in the first state or the second state and performs a click operation with a click feeling or a dial rotation operation without a click feeling.

  In the present embodiment, the strength of the click feeling in the first state is larger than the strength of the click feeling in the second state.

  In the second state, as compared with the first state, the unevenness in the rotational direction of the rotation switch of the engagement portion in which the engagement member 581 engages with the click plates is flattened.

  As mentioned above, although the preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic housing 50 Electronic dial 51 1st dial 52 2nd dial 53 Printed wiring board 54 1st click board 55 2nd click board 56 Contact piece member 581 Engagement member 582 Coil spring

Claims (16)

A rotary switch, a plurality of click plates each having a plurality of concavo-convex portions, and an engagement member generating a click feeling by engaging and disengaging with the concavo-convex portions of the plurality of click plates as the rotary switch rotates. A sliding member sliding on the wiring board with the rotation of the rotary switch, and a rotation of the rotary switch are detected by a change in an electrical signal generated by the sliding member sliding on the wiring board. An electronic apparatus, comprising: rotation detection means; and change means for changing the relative angle of the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates,
An electronic device characterized in that the generation interval of the electric signal with respect to the rotation amount of the rotary switch is changed in accordance with the change of the relative angle of the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates. . The changing means is configured such that: the first state in which the phase of the rotational direction of the plurality of uneven portions of each of the plurality of click plates are aligned; and the phase of the rotational direction of the plurality of uneven portions of the plurality of click plates It is possible to change it from the second state where the
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the generation interval of the electric signal with respect to the rotation amount of the rotation switch in the second state is shorter than the generation interval of the electric signal with respect to the rotation amount of the rotation switch in the first state. . The plurality of click boards comprises a first click board and a second click board,
The first click plate and the second click plate are coaxially stacked in the rotation axis direction of the rotary switch,
The plurality of uneven portions of each of the first click plate and the second click plate are circumferentially arranged at equal intervals,
The plurality of uneven portions of each of the first click plate and the second click plate have the same shape,
The changing means is configured to have a first state in which the phases in the rotational direction of the plurality of concavo-convex portions of each of the first click plate and the second click plate are aligned, the first click plate and the second click It is possible to change the second state in which the half direction of the rotation direction of the plurality of concavo-convex portions of each of the plates is shifted,
The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the generation interval of the electric signal with respect to the rotation amount of the rotation switch in the second state is shorter than the generation interval of the electric signal with respect to the rotation amount of the rotation switch in the first state. .   The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the function controlled by the rotation of the rotary switch in the first state and the function controlled by the rotation of the rotary switch in the second state are the same.   The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein a first function controlled by rotation of the rotary switch in the first state and a second function controlled by rotation of the rotary switch in the second state are different.   The changing means changes the first function and the second function at the same time as changing the relative angle of the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates. Electronic device described in.   The changing means does not mechanically control any mechanism other than the mechanism for changing the relative angle of the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click plates by the change. 6. The electronic device according to any one of 6.   The function controlled by the rotation of the rotary switch in the first state is ISO sensitivity, and the function controlled by the rotation of the rotary switch in the second state is shutter speed The electronic device according to any one of the above.   The rotary switch includes a first switch and a second switch, and the second switch is operated in a state in which the first switch is held, whereby each of the plurality of click plates by the changing unit is operated. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the relative angle of the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion is changed.   An imaging device comprising the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.   11. The imaging device according to claim 10, wherein the rotation switch is a rotation ring disposed around a lens barrel constituting the imaging device. A rotary switch, a plurality of click plates each having a plurality of concavo-convex portions, and an engagement member generating a click feeling by engaging and disengaging with the concavo-convex portions of the plurality of click plates as the rotary switch rotates. The wiring board that generates an electric signal by detecting the rotation of the rotation switch, the sliding member that slides on the wiring board along with the rotation of the rotation switch, and the rotation of the uneven portion of each of the plurality of click boards An electronic device comprising: changing means for changing the relative angle in the rotational direction of the switch;
The changing means is configured such that: the first state in which the phase of the rotational direction of the plurality of uneven portions of each of the plurality of click plates are aligned; and the phase of the rotational direction of the plurality of uneven portions of the plurality of click plates It is possible to change it from the second state where the
The strength of the click feeling in the first state is greater than the strength of the click feeling in the second state.   In the second state, as compared with the first state, unevenness in the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the engaging portion in which the engaging member engages with the click plates is flattened. Electronic device described.   The rotary switch includes a first switch and a second switch, and the second switch is operated in a state in which the first switch is held, whereby each of the plurality of click plates by the changing unit is operated. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the relative angle of the rotational direction of the rotary switch of the uneven portion is changed.   An imaging device comprising the electronic device according to any one of claims 12 to 14.   The imaging device according to claim 15, wherein the rotation switch is a rotation ring disposed around a lens barrel constituting the imaging device.

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