JP2019144659A - Input apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an input apparatus having an input device capable of giving input sense to a user with a structure different from a conventional structure.SOLUTION: An input apparatus 1 has at least one input device. The input device 3, 4, and 5 include: respective input operation units 301, 401, and 501; a magnet 337; and a coil unit 336 arranged around the magnet. The input operation units are vibrated by the magnet and the coil unit, and this gives an operator a sense of input as a feedback.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an input device.

  Some of the input devices described above are equipped with various input devices. As an example of an input device, a dial switch is disclosed in which a tactile sensation input by the switch is generated by rotating a dial portion (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Such a dial switch is rotated by holding the ring portion of the dial portion by hand, so that the contact point of the dial portion and the contact point of the switch body come into contact with each other, and power is supplied from the motor driver to the motor to drive the motor. Then, the worm gear of the motor output shaft is rotated. As the worm gear rotates, the plate rotates through a plurality of gears. When the plate rotates, the ball is urged from the hole of the plate in the outer peripheral direction, and a partially protruding ball rotates while contacting the ball receiving portion, and the ball and the protruding portion collide lightly. A light impact caused by this collision is transmitted to the hand of the person operating through the switch body, and a tactile sensation (click feeling) is input when the switch is input.

  However, the conventional dial switch requires a plurality of transmission members such as gears and plates for transmitting the drive of the motor to the switch body.

JP 2004-281083 A

  The present invention provides an input apparatus having an input device that has a structure different from the conventional one and can give the user a sense of input.

  In order to solve the above problem, the input device according to claim 1 is an input device having at least one input device, wherein the input device is positioned around an operation input unit, a magnet, and the magnet. And the operation input unit is vibrated by the magnet and the coil unit.

1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an input device system including an input device of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the display apparatus of the said input device system, (A) is a figure which shows 1st mode, (B) is a figure which shows 2nd mode. It is a perspective view which sees through and shows the inside of the said input device. It is a perspective view which sees through and shows the inside of the 1st input device of the said input device. It is sectional drawing of the 1st vibrator | oscillator which is a part of said 1st input device. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the relationship between the said 1st input device and an external device. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of 1st COM shown by the said block diagram. It is a perspective view which sees through and shows the inside of the 2nd input device of the said input device. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the relationship between the said 2nd input device and an external device. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of 2nd COM shown by the said block diagram. It is a perspective view which sees through and shows the inside of the 3rd input device of the said input device. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the relationship between the said 3rd input device and an external device. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of 3rdCOM shown by the said block diagram.

  Hereinafter, an input device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. An input device according to an embodiment of the present invention is an input device having at least one input device, wherein the input device includes an operation input unit, a magnet, and a coil unit positioned around the magnet, The operation input unit is vibrated by the magnet and the coil unit.

  Thereby, when operating the operation input part, the vibration of a magnet and a coil part can be given to an operator via an operation input part. In other words, by vibrating the magnet and the coil portion, it is possible to give feedback to the operator as an input feeling. Here, as in the prior art, in the technology that gives tactile feedback to the user by driving the motor, a transmission member such as a plurality of gears and belts is required to transmit the driving of the motor to the switch body. In the present invention, the magnet and the coil portion vibrate, and the vibration can be transmitted to the operation input portion without using a transmission member such as a gear or a belt. Therefore, the input of the present invention can reduce the number of parts and simplify the structure as compared with the prior art.

  When an output result obtained by operating the input device is displayed on the display device, the operator may operate the operation input unit while viewing the display device. Here, by giving vibration to the operation input unit, the operator can obtain an appropriate input feeling while viewing the display device.

  Moreover, the magnet and the coil part may be located within the movable range of the operation input part. According to this, even if it exists in the position where the magnet and coil part, and the operation input part left | separated, the operation input part can be vibrated.

  Moreover, it is preferable that a magnet and a coil part are directly fixed to an operation input part, and a magnet and a coil part are displaced integrally with an operation input part. According to this, since the magnet and the coil part are directly fixed to the operation input part, the vibration of the magnet and the coil part is easily transmitted to the operator.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the operation input part is formed in a box shape, and the magnet and the coil part are built in the box-like operation input part. According to this, it is possible to reduce the size of the input device.

  Moreover, it is preferable to have a transmission member that is provided between the magnet and the coil unit and the operation input unit and transmits vibrations of the magnet and the coil unit to the operation input unit. According to this, the vibration of a magnet and a coil part can be transmitted to an operation input part via a transmission member.

  Moreover, it is preferable that a magnet and a coil part are fixed to a transmission member, and the transmission member is provided so that it may not be interlocked with the displacement of an operation input part. According to this, the freedom degree of selection of the place which installs a magnet and a coil part is raised.

  The input device has a first output unit that outputs a signal to an external device, and the operation input unit is provided so as to be rotatable about an axis, and the output of a signal from the first output unit is determined by the amount of rotation. You may be comprised so that a value may change. According to this, the operator can set an appropriate output value by rotating the operation input unit while viewing the external device.

  The input device has a second output unit that outputs a signal to an external device, and the operation input unit is slidably provided, and the output value of the signal from the second output unit varies depending on the amount of sliding movement. It may be configured to. According to this, the operator can set an appropriate output value by sliding the operation input unit while viewing the external device.

  In addition, the input device has a third output unit that outputs a signal to the external device, and the operation input unit has a plurality of contact switches that are turned on when the operation device is pressed. You may be comprised so that the output of the signal from 3 output parts may change. It is preferable. According to this, the operator can operate (press) the operation input unit while viewing the external device, and set an appropriate output value.

(Example)
Hereinafter, an input system including an input device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, an input system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality (three in the illustrated example) of input devices 3, 4, and 5. An input device 1 that controls various loads 8 (external devices) by an output control signal (signal), and a display device 12 (external device) that indicates various load states are provided.

  Here, the external device is a device whose state is changed by the output value from each μCOM 32, 42, 52 provided in each of the input devices 3, 4, 5; The various loads 8 and the display device 12 controlled by the devices 3, 4, and 5. In this embodiment, an air conditioner, a clock, a lighting device, a speaker, and a relay telephone may be collectively referred to as a load 8 in some cases.

  The input system 10 of this embodiment is operated by a nurse (operator) at a medical site, for example. The input system 10 includes vibrators 33, 43, and 53 each having a magnet 337 (magnet) and a coil unit 336 according to the operation of the input devices 3, 4, and 5 by a nurse (operator). Is configured to vibrate.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the input device 1 includes a box-shaped housing 2, a first input device 3 (input device), a second input device 4 (input device), and a third input device 5 (input device). A mode switching unit 6, an option setting unit 7, and a control unit (not shown) that controls various input devices 3, 4, and 5 by input to the mode switching unit 6 and the option setting unit 7. ing. The display on the display device 12 is operated by operating a mode switching unit 6 to be described later, whereby the first mode M11, M21, M31 (shown in FIG. 2A) and the second mode M12, M22, M32 (see FIG. (B) can be switched.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 2 has a rectangular top plate 21 having a rectangular plate-shaped top plate 21 and a peripheral plate 22 connected to the periphery of the top plate 21, and a rectangular shape facing the top plate 21. It has a plate-like bottom plate 23 and is formed in a flat box shape. In the present embodiment, the facing direction of the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 23 is referred to as the vertical direction, the short side direction of the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 23 is referred to as the front-rear direction, and the long side direction of the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 23 is the horizontal direction. May be written.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first input device 3 is a twist knob having a knob knob 301 (operation input unit) that can rotate around an axis. The first input device 3 is configured to rotate the knob knob 301 and set the indoor temperature and alarm time according to the amount of rotation. That is, the first input device 3 is provided by a mode switching unit 6 to be described later so that the first input device 3 can be switched between a first mode M11 capable of setting a room temperature and a second mode M12 capable of setting an alarm time. .

  4 and 6, the first input device 3 has a knob structure 30 (shown in FIG. 4) having a knob knob 301, a GND terminal, an OUT terminal, and a VDD terminal. A variable resistor 31 (shown in FIG. 4) whose output resistance value is changed by the amount of rotation, a first μCOM 32 (shown in FIG. 6) to which the voltage of the OUT terminal of the variable resistor 31 is input, and a predetermined value according to an instruction of the first μCOM 32 The first vibrator 33 (shown in FIG. 4 and the like) that operates, the first plate 351 (transmission member) that supports the first vibrator 33, and the vibration of the first vibrator 33 are appropriately transmitted to the knob knob 301. A first upper damper 352 (transmission member) and a first lower damper 353 (transmission member).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the knob structure portion 30 is fixed to the knob shaft 302, a knob knob 301 that can rotate about an axis, a knob shaft 302 that extends downward in a rod shape as the shaft portion of the knob knob 301, and The knob knob is supported by a knob arm 302 that is rotated in conjunction with the knob knob 301, a pair of stopper portions 304A and 304B that regulate the rotation range of the knob arm 303, and the knob shaft 302. A torsion spring 305 that biases the rotation amount (twist angle) of 301 to be zero (0 degree).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the knob knob 301 includes a disc-shaped upper plate portion 306, a peripheral plate portion 307 that extends in a cylindrical shape downward from the periphery of the upper plate portion 306, and a lower edge of the peripheral plate portion 307. A lower end portion 308 that is continuous and gradually expands in diameter as it goes downward from the lower edge is integrally formed. The knob knob 301 is formed in a tray shape (box shape) in which the first vibrator 33 can be accommodated.

  The knob shaft 302 is provided so as to extend downward from the first plate 351 in a rod shape. The knob shaft 302 is fixed to the knob knob 301 via the first plate 351.

  The rotating arm 303 is formed in a plate shape, and one end in the longitudinal direction thereof is fixed to the knob shaft 302. The rotating arm 303 is configured to be rotated about the knob shaft 302.

  The pair of stopper portions 304A and 304B are provided in a fan shape as viewed from the front so as to form a predetermined corner. Then, when the rotating arm 303 rotates in one direction around the knob shaft 302, it comes into contact with the stopper portion 304A, and when the rotating arm 303 rotates in the other direction, comes into contact with the stopper portion 304B. The rotation range of the rotation arm 303 is restricted.

  The variable resistor 31 is configured such that the resistance value between GND and OUT and between OUT and VDD changes continuously according to the rotation amount (twist angle) of the knob knob 301. The voltage between GND and OUT changes continuously from GND to VDD.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6, the first μCOM 32 includes an AD input port 321 (first input unit) to which the voltage of the OUT terminal of the variable resistor 31 is input, and a first output unit 322. The AD input port 321 converts the analog voltage into a digital value, and acquires the twist angle (AD value) of the knob knob 301. When the first μCOM 32 is in the first mode M11 (shown in FIG. 2A), the first output unit 322 outputs a desired set temperature set by the operator to the air conditioner as the load 8. In the second mode M12 (shown in FIG. 2B), the first output unit 322 is configured to output a desired alarm time set by the operator to the watch as the load 8. ing.

  Further, the first μCOM 32 vibrates the first vibrator 33 by outputting an alternating current corresponding to the acquired AD value to the coil section 336 of the first vibrator 33. That is, the first μCOM 32 changes the feel of vibration (mellow vibration, vibration with an edge, etc.) by changing the frequency of alternating current, or changes the strength of vibration by changing the amplitude of alternating current. The vibration pattern (single vibration, continuous vibration, rhythm vibration) is changed by changing the output interval of.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the first vibrator 33 includes an upper case 330 and a lower case 331, a hollow and disk-shaped case 332, a voice coil 333 supported by the upper case 330, and a case 332. A magnetic circuit portion 334. Such a first vibrator 33 is housed inside the knob knob 301 and is directly fixed to the knob knob 301 so that the first vibrator 33 rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the knob knob 301. ing.

  The voice coil 333 includes a cylindrical bobbin 335 and a coil part 336 formed by winding a copper wire C around the bobbin 335. A part of the coil portion 336 is drawn out of the case 2. Such a voice coil 333 is disposed in a magnetic gap G (a place where the magnetic flux concentrates) formed in the magnetic circuit of the magnetic circuit unit 334.

  The magnetic circuit unit 334 includes a disc-shaped magnet 337 (magnet) disposed so as to be coaxially positioned on the central axis P of the case 332, a disc-shaped plate 338, and a yoke unit 340 including a yoke 339, It is comprised. The magnet 337, the plate 338, and the yoke 339 constitute a magnetic circuit.

  The material of the magnet 337 is not particularly limited, but is composed of, for example, a neodymium magnet. The magnet 337 is located between the plate 338 and the bottom plate portion 342 of the yoke 339. The outer diameter of the magnet 337 is formed so as to be smaller than the inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 343 of the yoke 339 and is formed so as to be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the plate 338. The plate 338 and the yoke 339 are each made of an iron material. The plate 338 and the yoke 339 are provided for concentrating the magnetic flux in the magnetic gap G.

  The yoke part 340 includes a yoke 339 and a suspension 341 connected to the yoke 339 and supporting a magnetic circuit.

  The yoke 339 includes a bottom plate portion 342 formed in a disc shape, a cylindrical portion 343 that is erected in a cylindrical shape from the outer edge of the bottom plate portion 342, and in which a magnet 337 and a plate 338 are positioned, and a bottom plate of the cylindrical portion 343 And an extending portion 344 extending radially outward from an end portion (upper end) away from the portion 342. The magnetic circuit of the present embodiment may be an inner magnet type magnetic circuit or an outer magnet type magnetic circuit.

  When an alternating current is input to the voice coil 333, such a magnetic circuit generates a force in the axial direction according to Fleming's left-hand rule and vibrates the voice coil 333 in the axial direction. Alternatively, the voice coil 333 may be fixed and the magnetic circuit unit 334 including the magnet 337 may be vibrated in the axial direction.

  Further, the first vibrator 33 extends from the peripheral surface of the case 2 in the radial direction of the case 2, and a first vibrator fixing plate 329 (for fixing the first vibrator 33 to the knob knob 301 ( 3) is provided. The number and arrangement interval of the first vibrator fixing plates 329 are not limited. In the present embodiment, three first vibrator fixing plates 329 are provided, and the three first vibrator fixing plates 329 are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the case 2.

  The first plate 351 is formed to extend from the periphery of the first plate main body 354 and the first plate main body 354 that closes the opening located at the position facing the upper plate portion of the knob knob 301, and the first vibrator 33 is controlled by the knob. A first plate fixing plate 355 for fixing to the knob 301 is integrally provided. Three first plate fixing plates 355 are provided. The three first plate fixing plates 355 are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the first plate body 354.

  The first upper damper 352 and the second upper damper are made of urethane foam. Further, the first upper damper 352 and the first lower damper 353 are formed in a ring shape having a through hole at the center. The first upper damper 352 is formed to have a larger deformation amount with respect to a predetermined force than the first lower damper 353. That is, the first upper damper 352 is more easily deformed with respect to a predetermined force than the first lower damper 353, and the first lower damper 353 is less likely to be deformed with respect to the predetermined force than the first upper damper 352. Is formed.

  The first input device 3 is provided in the order of the first vibrator fixing plate 329, the first upper damper 352, the first plate fixing plate 355 of the first plate 351, and the first lower damper 353, and the center portion thereof. A bar member 356 continued to the top plate 21 of the housing 2 is penetrated and fixed integrally. According to this, when the knob knob 301 is pushed downward by the operator's finger, the first lower damper 353 is not easily pushed in by deformation, and the property of being easily moved upward is realized. Thereby, both the stabilization of the knob knob 301 and the transmission of the vibration of the first vibrator 33 to the operator via the knob knob 301 can be achieved. Further, the first upper damper 352 and the first lower damper 353 make it difficult for the vibration of the first vibrator 33 to be transmitted to the housing 2. That is, the vibration of the first vibrator 33 is transmitted to the knob knob 301 by the first upper damper 352 and the first lower damper 353, and is prevented from being transmitted to the entire housing 2.

  Next, detailed operation of the first input device 3 having the above-described configuration will be described. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram for explaining the relationship between the first input device 3 and the external device. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first μCOM 32 shown in FIG. The knob knob 301 of the first input device 3 is urged by the urging force of the torsion spring 305 so as to indicate zero (upward) when the operator releases his / her hand. In this embodiment, when the knob knob 301 is rotated clockwise from zero, the twist angle is + (plus), and when the knob knob 301 is rotated counterclockwise from zero, The twist angle is set to be-(minus).

  Next, the operation of the first μCOM 32 when the first mode M11 (shown in FIG. 2A) is selected by the mode switching unit 6 will be described. The first μCOM 32 starts operation in response to the rotation of the knob knob 301. When the first mode M11 is selected by the mode switching unit 6 when the knob knob 301 is rotated, the “set temperature” “36, 0” is displayed in the first region 121 of the display device 12 by the first μCOM 32. “C” (numbers are examples). Here, an example where the set temperature is 33.0 ° C. to 40.0 ° C. will be described.

  Depending on the amount of rotation of the knob knob 301, the voltage at the OUT terminal of the variable resistor 31 is input to the AD input port 321 (first input unit). The AD input port 321 converts the analog voltage into a digital value, and acquires the twist angle (AD value) of the knob knob 301 (step S11).

  If the acquired twist angle is within the range of −15 degrees to +15 degrees (YES in step S12), a value corresponding to the twist angle is displayed in the first region 121 of the display device 12. That is, the first digit of the first area 121 is counted down by 1 (or counted up), and the flow ends.

  When the acquired twist angle is outside the range of −15 degrees to +15 degrees (NO in step S12), and the acquired twist angle is −30 degrees to −15 degrees, or +30 degrees to +15 degrees, If it is within the range (YES in step S13), a value corresponding to the twist angle is displayed in the first area 121 of the display device 12. That is, the first digit of the first area 121 is counted down (or counted up) by one. Further, when the low speed counter is expired (when the operation time of the knob knob 301 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 500 ms)) (YES in step S14), the first μCOM 32 clicks the first vibrator 33 at a low speed. An alternating current is output to the first vibrator 33 so as to give a tactile sensation (step S16), and the flow ends. On the other hand, when the low speed counter is not expired (when the operation time of the knob knob 301 has not passed a predetermined time (for example, 500 ms)) (NO in step S14), the flow ends.

  If the acquired twist angle is outside the range of -30 degrees to -15 degrees or +30 degrees to +15 degrees (NO in step S13), a value corresponding to the twist angle is displayed on the display device. 12 first areas 121 are displayed. That is, the tens digit of the first area 121 is counted down (or counted up) by one. Further, when the high-speed counter is expired (when the operation time of the knob knob 301 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms)) (YES in step S15), the first μCOM 32 clicks the first vibrator 33 at high speed. An alternating current is output to the first vibrator 33 so as to give a tactile sensation (step S16), and the flow ends. On the other hand, when the high-speed counter is not expired (when the operation time of the knob knob 301 has not passed a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms)) (NO in step S15), the flow ends.

  Here, the first μCOM 32 changes the amplitude of alternating current (vibration strength) input to the coil section 336 of the first vibrator 33 and the interval at which alternating current is output in accordance with the acquired twist angle (AD value). Change the vibration pattern (single vibration, continuous vibration, rhythm vibration). That is, each time the first digit of the first area 121 counts down (or counts up), the first vibrator 33 is caused to vibrate with a predetermined amplitude (first amplitude) at a low speed. Each time the tens digit is counted down (or counted up), the first vibrator 33 is caused to vibrate at a high speed (second vibration) having an amplitude larger than the first amplitude. Further, the first μCOM 32 changes the vibration pattern when the rotating arm 303 comes into contact with the stopper portion 304A or comes into contact with the stopper portion 304B, thereby allowing the operator to load 8 (external device). May be notified that the output value has reached the upper and lower limits.

  Next, the operation of the first μCOM 32 when the second mode M12 (shown in FIG. 2B) is selected by the mode switching unit 6 will be described. The first μCOM 32 starts operation in response to the rotation of the knob knob 301. If the second mode M12 is selected by the mode switching unit 6 described later when the knob knob 301 is rotated, the first μCOM 32 causes the “alarm setting” “18” to be displayed in the first area 121 of the display device 12. (HH): 00 (MM) "(numbers are examples).

  Depending on the amount of rotation of the knob knob 301, the voltage at the OUT terminal of the variable resistor 31 is input to the AD input port 321 (first input unit). The AD input port 321 converts the analog voltage into a digital value, and acquires the twist angle (AD value) of the knob knob 301 (step S11).

  If the acquired twist angle is within the range of −15 degrees to +15 degrees (YES in step S12), a value corresponding to the twist angle is displayed in the first region 121 of the display device 12. That is, the MM number in the first area 121 is counted down (or counted up) by one, and the flow ends.

  If the acquired twist angle is within a range of −30 degrees to −15 degrees, or +30 degrees to +15 degrees (YES in step S13), a value corresponding to the twist angle is displayed on the display device 12. Displayed in the first area 121. That is, the first digit of HH in the first area 121 is counted down (or counted up) by one. Further, when the low speed counter is expired (when the operation time of the knob knob 301 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 500 ms)) (YES in step S14), the first μCOM 32 clicks the first vibrator 33 at a low speed. An alternating current is output to the first vibrator 33 so as to give a tactile sensation (step S16), and the flow ends. On the other hand, when the low speed counter is not expired (when the operation time of the knob knob 301 has not passed a predetermined time (for example, 500 ms)) (NO in step S14), the flow ends.

  If the acquired twist angle is outside the range of -30 degrees to -15 degrees or +30 degrees to +15 degrees (NO in step S13), a value corresponding to the twist angle is displayed on the display device. 12 first areas 121 are displayed. That is, the tens digit of HH in the first area 121 is counted down (or counted up) by one. Further, when the high-speed counter is expired (when the operation time of the knob knob 301 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms)) (YES in step S15), the first μCOM 32 clicks the first vibrator 33 at high speed. An alternating current is output to the first vibrator 33 so as to give a tactile sensation (step S16), and the flow ends. On the other hand, when the high-speed counter is not expired (when the operation time of the knob knob 301 has not passed a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms)) (NO in step S15), the flow ends.

  According to the first input device 3 described above, when the knob knob 301 (operation input unit) is operated, vibrations of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 are operated via the knob knob 301 (operation input unit). Can be given to a person. That is, by vibrating the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336, it is possible to give feedback to the operator as an input feeling.

  Moreover, the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 are located directly under the knob knob 301 (operation input part) (within the movable range). According to this, even if the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 and the knob knob 301 (operation input part) are in the distant position, the knob knob 301 (operation input part) can be vibrated. Here, the movable range is an area located in the vertical direction of the knob knob 301.

  Moreover, the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 are directly fixed to the knob knob 301 (operation input part), and the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 are displaced integrally with the knob knob 301 (operation input part). The According to this, the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 are integrally displaced with the knob knob 301 (operation input unit), so that vibrations of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 are transmitted to the operator. It becomes easy to be done.

  A knob knob 301 (operation input unit) is formed in a box shape, and a magnet 337 (magnet) and a coil unit 336 are built in the box-shaped knob knob 301 (operation input unit). According to this, it is possible to reduce the size of the input device 3 (input device).

  Further, the first input device 3 (input device) has a first output unit 322 for outputting a signal, and a knob knob 301 (operation input unit) is provided to be rotatable about an axis, depending on the amount of rotation. The output value of the signal from the first output unit 322 is configured to change. According to this, rotation of the knob knob 301 (operation input unit) can be given to the operator as an input feeling by vibrating the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the second input device 4 is a slider having a slider knob 401 (operation input unit) that can be moved in the left-right direction. The reception volume can be set. In other words, the second input device 4 is provided so as to be switchable between a first mode M21 in which the brightness of illumination can be set and a second mode M22 in which the reception volume can be set by a mode switching unit 6 described later. Yes.

  The second input device 4 includes a slide structure unit 40 having a slider knob 401, a GND terminal, an OUT terminal, and a VDD terminal, and a variable resistor 41 whose output resistance value changes according to the amount of movement of the slider knob 401, and a variable resistor The second μCOM 42 to which the voltage of the OUT terminal 41 is input, the second vibrator 43 that performs a predetermined operation according to the instruction of the second μCOM 42, and the second vibration transmission structure that transmits the vibration of the second vibrator 43 to the slider knob 401. 45. Since the second vibrator 43 has substantially the same configuration or the same function as the first vibrator 33 described above, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The slide structure 40 includes a box-shaped slider housing 403 having a housing slit 402 extending in the left and right directions, and a slider knob 401 that is movable in the left-right direction while being inserted into and engaged with the housing slit 402. It is comprised. A resin sheet 500 (described later) is provided between the slider housing 403 and the slider knob 401. In the resin sheet 500, a sheet slit (given by reference numeral 402) is formed at a position overlapping the front and rear of the housing slit 402 of the slider housing 403.

  The slider housing 403 includes a rectangular plate-shaped upper plate 404, a lower plate 405 that faces the upper plate 404, and a peripheral plate 406 that is continuous with the upper plate 404 and the lower plate 405. Yes. The upper plate 404 has a short side direction along the front-rear direction and a long side direction along the left-right direction. The housing slit 402 extends in the left-right direction at the center of the upper plate 404 in the front-rear direction.

  The variable resistor 41 is configured such that the resistance value between GND and OUT and between OUT and VDD changes continuously according to the amount of movement of the slider knob 401. The voltage between GND and OUT changes continuously from GND to VDD.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9, the second μCOM 42 includes an AD input port 421 (second input unit) to which the voltage of the OUT terminal of the variable resistor 31 is input, and a second output unit 422. The AD input port 421 converts the analog voltage into a digital value and acquires the movement amount (AD value) of the knob slider 401. When the second μCOM 42 is in the first mode M21 (shown in FIG. 2A), the second output unit 422 outputs a desired setting set by the operator to the lighting device as the load 8, When in the second mode M22 (shown in FIG. 2B), the second output unit 422 is configured to output a desired reception volume set by the operator to the speaker as the load 8. Yes.

  Further, the second μCOM 42 vibrates the second vibrator 43 by outputting an alternating current corresponding to the acquired AD value to the coil section 336 of the second vibrator 43.

  The second vibration transmission structure 45 (transmission member) includes a second plate 451 located between the front and rear of the bottom plate 23 of the housing 2 and the slider housing 403, and a slider housing at a position spaced above the second plate 451. A pair of support portions 452A and 452B for supporting the body 403, a cylindrical second upper damper 453 fixed to the upper surface of the second plate 451, and a cylindrical second lower surface fixed to the lower surface of the second plate 451 And a damper 454.

  The second plate 451 is formed in a rectangular plate shape. The second plate 451 is formed so that the dimension in the left-right direction is substantially equal to the dimension in the left-right direction of the slider housing 403, and the dimension in the front-rear direction is larger than the dimension in the front-rear direction of the slider housing 403. It is formed to become.

  The pair of support portions 452 </ b> A and 452 </ b> B includes a support portion 452 a located at one end in the longitudinal direction of the slider housing 403 and a support portion 452 b located at the other end in the longitudinal direction of the slider housing 403. The pair of support portions 452A and 452B are a pair of a plate-like portion 455 having a slider housing 403 fixed to the lower surface and a resin sheet 500 affixed to the upper surface and a boundary between the plate-like portion 455 being bent and extending downward. , And a pair of fixing portions 457 and 457 that are fixed to overlap the second plate 451 by bending the boundary between the pair of extending portions 456 and 456. ing. The pair of support portions 452A and 452B are provided apart in the left-right direction. The pair of support portions 452A and 452B are provided at both ends in the left-right direction of the slider housing 403, and the slider housing 403 is fixed to the lower surface of the plate-like portion 455 of each support portion 452A and 452B. Accordingly, the slider housing 403 is provided so as to be spaced upward from the second plate 451. Between the slider housing 403 and the second plate 451, a second vibrator 43 is provided. The second vibrator 43 is fixed to the second plate 451. The second vibrator 43 is provided at the center in the left-right direction of the slider housing 403, and the slider housing 403 is provided spaced apart upward from the second vibrator 43.

  According to this, the second vibrator 43 is fixed to the second plate 451, and the second plate 451 (transmission member) and the pair of support portions 452A and 452B (transmission member) move (displace) the slider knob 401. It is not displaced with it.

  The second upper damper 453 and the second lower damper 454 are made of urethane foam. The second upper damper 453 and the second lower damper 454 are formed in a ring shape having a through hole at the center. The second upper damper 453 is formed to have a larger deformation amount with respect to a predetermined force than the second lower damper 454. That is, the second upper damper 453 is more easily deformed by a predetermined force than the second lower damper 454, and the second lower damper 454 is less likely to be deformed by the predetermined force than the second upper damper 453. Is formed.

  A second upper damper 453, a second plate 451, and a second lower damper 454 are provided in this order, and a bar member 458 continuous with the top plate 21 of the housing 2 is penetrated through the center of the second upper damper 453. 453, the second plate 451, and the second lower damper 454 are integrally fixed. The second upper damper 453 and the second lower damper 454 are provided at both ends in the left-right direction and both sides in the front-rear direction of the slider housing 403.

  According to this, when the slider knob 401 is pushed downward by the operator's finger, the second lower damper 454 is hardly pushed in by deformation and the property of being easily moved upward is realized. Thereby, both the stabilization of the slider knob 401 and the transmission of the vibration of the second vibrator 43 to the operator via the slider knob 401 can be achieved.

  In such a second input device 4, the vibration of the second vibrator 43 is transmitted to the slider knob 401 via the second plate 451, the pair of support portions 452 </ b> A and 452 </ b> B, and the slider housing 403. Further, the second upper damper 453 and the second lower damper 454 make it difficult for the vibration of the second vibrator 43 to be transmitted to the housing 2. That is, the vibration of the second vibrator 43 is suppressed from being transmitted to the slider knob 401 by the second upper damper 453 and the second lower damper 454 and transmitted to the entire housing 2.

  Further, the second input device 4 may include a motor 48 (shown in FIG. 8), and the slider knob 401 may be smoothly moved by the driving force thereof.

  Next, the detailed operation of the second input device 4 having the above-described configuration will be described. FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram for explaining the relationship between the second input device 4 and an external device. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the second μCOM 42 shown in FIG.

  Next, the operation of the second μCO 42 when the first mode M21 (shown in FIG. 2A) is selected by the mode switching unit 6 will be described. The second μCOM 42 starts operating in response to the movement of the slider knob 401. When the first mode M21 is selected by the mode switching unit 6 to be described later, the second μCOM 42 causes the second area 221 of the display device 12 to display “brightness of illumination” “70%” (numbers are an example). Is displayed. Here, an example in the case where the brightness of illumination is 10 steps of 10% to 100% will be described.

  Depending on the amount of movement of the slider knob 401, the voltage at the OUT terminal of the variable resistor 41 is input to the AD input port 421. The AD input port 421 converts the analog voltage into a digital value, and acquires the absolute position (AD value) from the amount of movement of the slider knob 401 (step S21).

  When the setting of the mode switching unit 6 is the first mode M21 in which the brightness of the illumination can be set (step S22), the setting step mode is set and the process proceeds to step S23. The absolute position of the slider knob 401 (current AD value) is the range to be vibrated (YES in step S23), and is located in a range (between different scales) different from the previously acquired AD value (previous AD value). If yes (YES in step S24), the stage corresponding to the absolute position of the slider knob 401 is displayed in the second region 221 of the display device 12, and alternating current is output to the second vibrator 43 (step S25). ) End the flow. If the absolute position (the current AD value) of the slider knob 401 is not within the range to be vibrated (NO in step S23), the flow ends. Further, when the position is within the same range (between different scales) as the previously acquired AD value (previous AD value) (NO in step S24), the flow ends.

  Here, according to the absolute position (AD value) of the acquired slider knob 401, the second μCOM 42 determines the amplitude of the alternating current (vibration strength) input to the coil unit 336 of the second vibrator 43 and the interval at which the alternating current is output. Change the vibration pattern (single vibration, continuous vibration, rhythm vibration). That is, every time the value of the second region 221 counts down, the second μCOM 42 outputs an alternating current to the second vibrator 43 so that the vibration amplitude gradually decreases, and the value of the second region 221 counts up. Each time, the alternating current is output to the second vibrator 43 so that the amplitude of vibration gradually increases. Further, the second μCOM 42 changes the vibration pattern when the slider knob 401 comes into contact with the end of the housing slit 402 of the slider housing 403, and outputs the load 8 (external device) to the operator. You may notify that the value reached the upper and lower limits.

  Next, the operation of the second μCOM 42 when the second mode M22 (shown in FIG. 2B) is selected by the mode switching unit 6 will be described. The second μCOM 42 starts operating in response to the movement of the slider knob 401. When the second mode M22 is selected by the mode switching unit 6 to be described later, the second μCOM 42 displays “receiving volume” “50” (the number is an example) in the second area 221 of the display device 12. Yes. Here, an example in which the received sound volume is 100 levels from 0 to 100 will be described.

  After the absolute position (AD value) is obtained from the movement amount of the slider knob 401 in step S21, if the setting of the mode switching unit 6 is the second mode M22 in which the received sound volume can be set, the volume mode is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S26. If the absolute position of the slider knob 401 (current AD value) is different from the previously acquired AD value (previous AD value) (YES in step S26), the value according to the absolute position of the slider knob 401 Is displayed in the second region 221 of the display device 12, AC is output to the second vibrator 43 (step S25), and the flow is terminated. On the other hand, when the AD value acquired this time is the same as the previously acquired AD value (previous AD value) (NO in step S26), the flow ends.

  Here, every time the value of the second region 221 counts down, the second μCOM 42 outputs an alternating current to the second vibrator 43 so that the amplitude of vibration gradually decreases, and the value of the second region 221 counts. Every time the frequency is increased, an alternating current is output to the second vibrator 43 so that the amplitude of vibration gradually increases. Further, the second μCOM 42 changes the vibration pattern when the slider knob 401 comes into contact with the end of the housing slit 402 of the slider housing 403, and outputs the load 8 (external device) to the operator. You may notify that the value reached the upper and lower limits.

  According to the second input device 4 described above, when the slider knob 401 (operation input unit) is operated, vibrations of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 are operated via the slider knob 401 (operation input unit). Can be given to a person. That is, by vibrating the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336, it is possible to give feedback to the operator as an input feeling.

  Moreover, the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 are located within the movable range of the slider knob 401 (operation input part). According to this, even if the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 are away from the slider knob 401 (operation input unit), the slider knob 401 (operation input unit) can be vibrated. Here, the movable range is an area located in the vertical direction of the slider knob 401.

  Further, provided between the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 and the slider knob 401 (operation input unit), vibrations of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 are transmitted to the slider knob 401 (operation input unit). It has the 2nd plate 451 (transmission member) which transmits, and a pair of support part 452A, 452B (transmission member). According to this, the vibration of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 can be transmitted to the slider knob 401 (operation input part) via the second plate 451 and the pair of support parts 452A and 452B.

  Further, the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil portion 336 are fixed to the second plate 451 (transmission member) and the pair of support portions 452A and 452B (transmission member), and the second plate 451 and the pair of support portions 452A and 452B are fixed. The slider knob 401 (operation input unit) is provided so as not to be interlocked with the displacement. According to this, the freedom degree of selection of the place which installs the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 is raised.

  Further, the second input device 4 (input device) has a second output unit 422 that outputs a signal, and the operation input unit is slidably provided. The output value of the signal is configured to change. According to this, when the slide knob 401 (operation input unit) is operated, vibrations of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 are given to the operator via the slide knob 401 (operation input unit). It can be given to the operator as an input feeling.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the third input device 5 includes a membrane sheet 501 (operation input) having a plurality of contact switches (not shown) (not shown) and a resin sheet 500 incorporating the contact switches. And an assigned operation (communication) is executed according to the position of the pressed contact switch. That is, the third input device 5 can be switched between the first mode M31 (shown in FIG. 2A) and the second mode M32 (shown in FIG. 2B) by the mode switching unit 6 described later. Is provided. In the first mode M31, one of the items “Internal Medicine”, “Surgery”, “Dermatology”, “Pediatrics”, “Orthopedics”, and “Emergency Department” is selected with the up, down, left and right buttons 56, 57, 58, 59, and the OK button 60 By pressing, a desired telephone can be communicated with via a relay telephone as the load 8. In the second mode M32, by selecting a number displayed on the display device 12 with the up / down / left / right buttons 56, 57, 58, 59, a desired external line number can be communicated via the relay telephone.

  The third input device 5 includes a membrane sheet 501 including a plurality of contact switches (five in the illustrated example), a third μCOM 52 to which an ON signal of each contact switch is input, and a third operation that performs a predetermined operation according to an instruction from the third μCOM 52. The third vibrator 53 and the third vibration transmission structure 55 that transmits the vibration of the third vibrator 53 to the membrane sheet 501 are configured. The third vibrator 53 is configured to have substantially the same configuration or substantially the same function as the first vibrator 33 and the second vibrator 43 described above, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The resin sheet 500 is formed so as to be approximately the same size as the top plate 21. The resin sheet 500 is affixed to the surface of the top plate 21 on the bottom plate 23 side, and the top plate 21 is opened above each contact switch so that the operator can press the contact switch. Since the resin sheet 500 is formed so as to be approximately the same size as the top plate 21, the penetration of liquid into the housing 2 is suppressed.

  The five contact switches are located at the center of the OK button 60, the upper button 56 positioned in front of the OK button 60, the lower button 57 positioned behind the OK button 60, and the left side of the OK button 60. Functions as a left button 58 for performing the operation and a right button 59 positioned to the right of the OK button 60. Each contact switch is turned on when pressed by an operator.

  The third μCOM 52 includes a third input unit 521 to which an ON signal of each contact switch is input, and a third output unit 522. When the ON signal is input to the third input unit 521, the third output unit 522 executes the desired item set by the operator for the display device 12 and the relay telephone as the load 8 Output the instruction to perform.

  The third vibration transmission structure 55 (transmission member) includes a third plate 551 positioned between the bottom plate 23 of the housing 2 and the membrane sheet 501, and the membrane sheet 501 spaced above the third plate 551. , A cylindrical third upper damper 553 fixed to the upper surface of the third plate 551, and a cylindrical third lower damper 554 fixed to the lower surface of the third plate 551. Configured.

  The third plate 551 is formed in a rectangular plate shape. The third plate 551 is formed such that the left-right dimension is larger than the left-right dimension of the support base 552, and the front-rear dimension is larger than the front-rear dimension of the support base 552. Is formed. A support base 552 is provided at the center of the third plate 551, and a third upper damper 553 and a third lower damper 554 described later are provided at four corners of the third plate 551.

  The support base 552 is described as “OK” (OK button 60) substantially in the center, “↑” (up button 56) in front of “OK”, and “↓” (down button 57) behind “OK”. , “←” (left button 58) to the left of “OK”, “→” (right button 59) to the right of “OK”, and a plate-like portion 555 having a rectangular shape. And a peripheral plate 556 extending downward from the peripheral edge. The lower edge of the peripheral plate 556 is continuous with the third plate 551. The third vibrator 53 is supported on the lower surface of the plate-like portion 555.

  A membrane sheet 501 is attached to the upper surface of the plate-like portion 555. In the plate-like portion 555, a membrane sheet 501 is attached so that each contact switch is positioned immediately below the positions indicated as “OK”, “↑”, “↓”, “←”, “→” (.

  According to this, the third vibrator 53 is fixed to the third plate 551, and the third plate 551 (transmission member) and the support base 552 (transmission member) are displaced along with the movement (displacement) of the membrane sheet 501. Not.

  The third upper damper 553 and the third lower damper 554 are made of urethane foam. In addition, the third upper damper 553 and the third lower damper 554 are formed in a ring shape having a through hole at the center. The third upper damper 553 is formed to have a larger deformation amount with respect to a predetermined force than the third lower damper 554. That is, the third upper damper 553 is more easily deformed with respect to a predetermined force than the third lower damper 554, and the third lower damper 554 is less likely to be deformed with respect to the predetermined force than the third upper damper 553. Is formed.

  A third upper damper 553, a third plate 551, and a third lower damper 554 are provided in this order, and a bar member 556 that is continuous with the top plate 21 of the housing 2 passes through the center of the third upper damper 553. 553, the third plate 551, and the third lower damper 554 are integrally fixed.

  According to this, when each contact switch is pushed downward by an operator's finger, the third lower damper 554 is hardly pushed in by deformation, and the property of being easily moved upward is realized. Thereby, both the stabilization of each contact switch and the transmission of the vibration of the third vibrator 53 to the operator via the membrane sheet can be achieved.

  In the third input device 5, the vibration of the third vibrator 53 is transmitted to the membrane sheet 501 through the third plate 551 and the support base 552. Further, the third plate 551 and the support base 552 make it difficult for the vibration of the third vibrator 53 to be transmitted to the housing 2. That is, the vibration of the third vibrator 53 is suppressed from being transmitted to the membrane sheet 501 by the third upper damper 553 and the third lower damper 554 and transmitted to the entire housing 2.

  Next, a detailed operation of the third input device 5 having the above-described configuration will be described. FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram for explaining the relationship between the third input device 5 and an external device. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the third μCOM 52 shown in FIG.

  Next, the operation of the third μCOM 52 when the first mode M31 (shown in FIG. 2A) is selected by the mode switching unit 6 will be described. The third μCOM 52 starts the operation in response to pressing of the contact switch of the membrane sheet 501. When the first mode M31 is selected by the mode switching unit 6 to be described later, the internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, pediatrics, orthopedic surgery is performed on the third region 221 of the display device 12 by the third μCOM 52. "Emergency department" is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the third μCOM 52 starts operation in response to pressing of the contact switch. When the contact switch is pressed and the pressing of the contact switch is a normal operation (YES in step S31), the third μCOM 52 changes the color of the selected item on the display device 12 and describes the item. Execute the process. Here, it communicates with “internal medicine”, outputs alternating current to the third vibrator 53, and ends the flow. If the same contact switch is pressed again, the communication has already been communicated to “Internal Medicine”, and the flow is terminated without doing anything. On the other hand, if the pressing of the contact switch is an abnormal operation (NO in step S32), an alternating current is output to the third vibrator 53 (step S34), and the flow ends.

  Here, when the third μCOM 52 executes a normal operation as an application by pressing the contact switch (when it can be accepted), it feels like a button is pressed (single vibration like a click feeling). Outputs alternating current that can be generated. Further, the third μCOM 52 outputs an alternating current that causes a touch (continuous vibration) that makes an image of unacceptable when an abnormal operation is executed as an application by pressing a contact switch. Further, when the contact switch is pressed and held for a long time, the third μCOM 52 may change the vibration pattern and notify the operator to that effect.

  Next, the operation of the third μCOM 52 when the second mode M32 (shown in FIG. 2B) is selected by the mode switching unit 6 will be described. The third μCOM 52 starts operation in response to pressing of the contact switch. When the second mode M32 is selected by the mode switching unit 6 to be described later, the display unit 321A for displaying the selected and determined value in the third region 321 of the display device 12 by the third μCOM 52, and the receiver Icon 321B, “1” “2” “3” “4” “5” “6” “7” “8” “9” “0” “*” “#”, “C” functioning as a cancel icon And “×” that functions as a backspace icon is displayed. Any one of the displayed items is selected and displayed on the display unit 321A when the OK button 60 is pressed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the third μCOM 52 starts operation in response to pressing of the contact switch. When the contact switch is pressed and the pressing of the contact switch is a normal operation (YES in step S31), the third μCOM 52 changes the color of the selected item on the display device 12 and describes the item. Execute the process. Here, it communicates with “09012345678”, outputs alternating current to the third vibrator 53, and ends the flow. When the same contact switch is pressed again, since it has already communicated with “09012345678”, nothing is done. On the other hand, if the pressing of the contact switch is an abnormal operation (NO in step S32), an alternating current is output to the third vibrator 53 (step S34), and the flow ends.

  According to the third input device 5 described above, when the membrane sheet 501 (operation input unit) is operated, vibrations of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336 are operated via the membrane sheet 501 (operation input unit). Can be given to a person. That is, by vibrating the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336, it is possible to give feedback to the operator as an input feeling.

  Moreover, the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 are located in the movable range of the membrane sheet 501 (operation input part). According to this, even if the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 and the knob knob 30 (operation input part) are in the position away from each other, the membrane sheet 501 (operation input part) can be vibrated. Here, the movable range is a region located in the vertical direction of the membrane sheet 501.

  Further, provided between the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 and the membrane sheet 501 (operation input part), the vibration of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 is applied to the membrane sheet 501 (operation input part). It has the 3rd plate 551 (transmission member) and the support stand 552 (transmission member) which transmit. According to this, the vibration of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 can be transmitted to the membrane sheet 501 (operation input part) via the third plate 551 (transmission member) and the support base 552 (transmission member). it can.

  Further, the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 are fixed to the third plate 551 (transmission member) and the support base 552 (transmission member), and the vibration of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 causes the third plate 551 to vibrate. It is transmitted to the membrane sheet 501 (operation input unit) via the (transmission member) and the support base 552 (transmission member). According to this, the vibration of the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil part 336 can be transmitted to the membrane sheet 501 (operation input part) via the third plate 551 (transmission member) and the support base 552 (transmission member). it can.

  Further, the third input device 5 (input device) has a third output unit 522 that outputs a signal, and the membrane sheet 501 (operation input unit) has a plurality of contact switches that are brought into conduction when pressed, The output of the signal from the third output unit 522 is changed depending on the position of the contact switch to be conducted. The operation (pressing down) of the membrane sheet 501 (operation input unit) can be given to the operator as an input feeling by vibrating the magnet 337 (magnet) and the coil unit 336.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mode switching unit 6 displays a setting state of a plurality (three in the illustrated example) of switching buttons 61, 62, 63 and three mode switching buttons 61, 62, 63. And a character display 64. The mode switching button 61 is configured to switch between the first mode M11 (shown in FIG. 2A) and the second mode M12 (shown in FIG. 2B) of the first input device 3. The mode switching button 62 is configured to switch between the first mode M21 (shown in FIG. 2A) and the second mode M22 (shown in FIG. 2B) of the second input device 4. The mode switching button 63 is configured to switch between the first mode M31 (shown in FIG. 2A) and the second mode M32 (shown in FIG. 2B) of the third input device 5.

  The option setting unit 7 has a first setting button 71 and a second setting button 72. When the first setting button 71 is pressed, the LED lamp L1 located above the first setting button 71 is turned on, and when the various input devices 3, 4, and 5 are operated, the vibrators 33, 43, 53 is set so that an alternating current is output. When the first setting button 71 is pressed again, the LED lamp L1 located above the first setting button 71 is turned off, and when the various input devices 3, 4, and 5 are operated, the vibrators 33 and 43 are operated. , 53 is set so that no alternating current is output.

  Note that the first setting button 71 and the second setting button 72 of the option setting unit 7 may function as radio buttons for selecting one of predefined options. In this case, when the first setting button 71 is pressed, the LED lamp located above the first setting button 71 is lit, and each vibrator is operated when the various input devices 3, 4, and 5 are operated. 33, 43, and 53 are set to output alternating current. Further, when the second setting button 72 is pressed, the LED lamp located above the first setting button 71 is turned off, and the LED lamp located above the second setting button 72 is turned on, and various input devices It is set so that no alternating current is output to each transducer 33, 43, 53 when operating 3, 4, 5. As described above, the first setting button 71 and the second setting button 72 of the option setting unit 7 may function as radio buttons.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Other modifications etc. which can achieve the objective of this invention are included, The modification as shown below is also contained in this invention.

  The input device 1 may further include a push-type operation switch as an input device. In the case of a momentary switch that the operation switch is turned on only while the operation input unit is being pressed and is released (returns to the OFF state) when the operation input unit is released, it depends on the number of times the operation input unit is pressed. Thus, the vibration amplitude may be controlled to gradually increase, or the vibration amplitude may be controlled to gradually decrease.

  In the above-described embodiment, the vibrator vibrates when the output result obtained by operating the input devices 3, 4, and 5 is normal operation (acceptable) and abnormal operation (unacceptable). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Only when the output result by operating the input devices 3, 4, and 5 is normal operation, it may be fed back to the operator by vibrating the vibrator, and only when it is abnormal operation, Feedback may be provided to the operator by vibrating the vibrator. Alternatively, the vibrator may be vibrated and fed back to the operator only when the output value to the external device reaches the upper and lower limits.

  The input device 1 may have a reception function for receiving a signal from an external device. In that case, when a signal is received from an external device, the vibrator may be vibrated to be fed back to the operator. In this case, the entire housing 2 may be vibrated.

  In addition, the best configuration, method and the like for carrying out the present invention have been disclosed in the above description, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the present invention has been illustrated and described with particular reference to particular embodiments, but with respect to the embodiments described above without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art in terms of shape, material, quantity, and other detailed configurations. Therefore, the description limiting the shape, material, etc. disclosed above is an example for easy understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. The description by the name of the member which remove | excluded the limitation of one part or all of such is included in this invention.

1 Input device 3 First input device (input device)
4 Second input device (input device)
5 Third input device (input device)
8 Load (external device)
12 Display device (external device)
45 Second vibration transmission structure (transmission member)
55 Third vibration transmission structure (transmission member)
301 Knob knob (operation input section)
322 First output unit 336 Coil unit 337 Magnet (magnet)
351 First plate (transmission member)
352 First upper damper (transmission member)
353 First lower damper (transmission member)
401 Slider knob (operation input section)
422 Second output unit 501 Membrane sheet (operation input unit)
522 Third output section

Claims (9)

An input device having at least one input device,
The input device includes an operation input unit;
A magnet, and a coil portion located around the magnet,
The input device that vibrates the operation input unit by the magnet and the coil unit.   The input device according to claim 1, wherein the magnet and the coil unit are located within a movable range of the operation input unit. The magnet and the coil part are directly fixed to the operation input part,
The input device according to claim 1, wherein the magnet and the coil unit are displaced integrally with the operation input unit. The operation input unit is formed in a box shape,
The input device according to claim 3, wherein the magnet and the coil unit are built in the box-shaped operation input unit.   It has a transmission member provided between the said magnet and the said coil part, and the said operation input part, and transmits the vibration of the said magnet and the said coil part to the said operation input part. The input device according to claim 1 or 2. The magnet and the coil portion are fixed to the transmission member,
The input device according to claim 5, wherein the transmission member is provided so as not to be interlocked with a displacement of the operation input unit. The input device has a first output unit that outputs a signal to an external device;
2. The operation input unit is provided so as to be rotatable about an axis, and an output value of the signal from the first output unit is changed according to a rotation amount thereof. The input device according to any one of? The input device has a second output unit that outputs a signal to an external device;
The said operation input part is provided so that a slide is possible, It is comprised so that the output value of the said signal from a said 2nd output part may change with the slide movement amount. The input device according to any one of 5 and 6. The input device has a third output unit that outputs a signal to an external device;
The operation input unit has a plurality of contact switches that are turned on when pressed,
The output from the third output unit is configured to change the signal depending on the position of the contact switch to be conducted. 7. The input device described in 1.

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