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JP2020029125A
JP2020029125A JP2018154682A JP2018154682A JP2020029125A JP 2020029125 A JP2020029125 A JP 2020029125A JP 2018154682 A JP2018154682 A JP 2018154682A JP 2018154682 A JP2018154682 A JP 2018154682A JP 2020029125 A JP2020029125 A JP 2020029125A
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陶山 晃正
Akimasa Suyama
晃正 陶山
妻鹿 晋
Susumu Mega
晋 妻鹿
青磁 林
Seiji Hayashi
青磁 林
寿典 長倉
Hisanori Nagakura
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Toshiharu Katagiri
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To provide an operation device that can operate multiple functions provided to an operational object and prevent deterioration in operability.SOLUTION: An operation device capable of operating multiple functions respectively that are provided to an operational object includes operation members that can be operated by an operator and are arranged in areas that are divided for respective functions. Each of the multiple areas includes an operation member of which operation system is different from those of the operation members included in the other areas.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

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本発明は、操作装置に関する。   The present invention relates to an operating device.

“関連する複数の機能の1つを選択することが可能なスイッチノブが設けられる操作スイッチ”に関する技術が、開発されている。上記技術としては、例えば特許文献1に記載の技術が挙げられる。   Techniques relating to “an operation switch provided with a switch knob capable of selecting one of a plurality of related functions” have been developed. As the above technique, for example, a technique described in Patent Document 1 is exemplified.

特開2000−222980号公報JP 2000-222980 A

複数の機能を有するシステム(または装置。以下、同様とする。)では、各機能を操作するための操作装置が集約されて配置されることがある。以下では、操作装置により機能が操作されるシステムを「操作対象」と示す。また、以下では、操作装置を用いて操作対象が有する機能に対する操作を行う者を「操作者」と示す。   In a system (or apparatus, hereinafter the same) having a plurality of functions, operation devices for operating each function may be collectively arranged. Hereinafter, a system in which a function is operated by the operation device is referred to as an “operation target”. Hereinafter, a person who performs an operation on a function of an operation target using the operation device is referred to as an “operator”.

一例を挙げると、自動車や電車などの乗り物(操作対象の一例)では、運転席に座る者(操作者の一例)の手が届く範囲に、複数の操作装置が集約して設けられる。上記のように、操作装置が集約して設けられることによって、操作者は、自動車などの操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作を行うことが可能である。   For example, in a vehicle such as a car or a train (an example of an operation target), a plurality of operation devices are collectively provided within a reach of a person sitting in a driver's seat (an example of an operator). As described above, since the operating devices are collectively provided, the operator can operate each of a plurality of functions of an operation target such as a car.

しかしながら、上記のように複数の操作装置が集約して設けられる場合、操作対象が有する機能が増えれば増える程、操作装置の数が増える。そのため、操作対象が有する機能が増えれば増える程、操作装置のワークスペースの確保や、操作者による操作装置の視認性の確保が困難となっていく可能性がある。   However, when a plurality of operating devices are provided collectively as described above, the number of operating devices increases as the number of functions of the operation target increases. Therefore, as the number of functions of the operation target increases, it may become more difficult to secure a workspace for the operation device and to ensure visibility of the operation device by the operator.

本発明の目的とするところは、操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とし、かつ、操作性の低下の防止を図ることが可能な、新規かつ改良された操作装置を提供することにある。   It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved operating device that enables an operation for a plurality of functions of an operation target and can prevent a decrease in operability. .

上記目的を達成するために、本発明の一の観点によれば、操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作を可能とする操作装置であって、操作者による操作が可能な操作部材が、上記機能ごとに領域分けして設けられ、複数の上記領域それぞれには、他の上記領域に含まれる上記操作部材と操作体系が異なる上記操作部材が、含まれる、操作装置が、提供される。   In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation device which enables an operation for each of a plurality of functions of an operation target, and an operation member which can be operated by an operator, An operation device is provided in which a plurality of regions are provided for each function, and each of the plurality of regions includes the operation member having a different operation system from the operation members included in the other regions.

かかる構成では、“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を集約すること”に加えて、操作部材が操作対象が有する機能ごとに領域分けされ、複数の領域それぞれに操作体系が異なる操作部材が含まれる。したがって、かかる構成により、操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とし、かつ、操作性の低下の防止を図ることができる。   In such a configuration, in addition to “consolidating the operation members that can perform operations on a plurality of functions of the operation target”, the operation members are divided into regions according to the functions of the operation target, and the operation system is assigned to each of the plurality of regions. Includes operation members different from each other. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to perform an operation on a plurality of functions of the operation target and to prevent a decrease in operability.

また、一の上記領域に含まれる上記操作部材に対する操作は、他の上記領域に含まれる上記操作部材に対して影響を及ぼさなくてもよい。   Further, the operation on the operation member included in one of the regions may not affect the operation member included in the other region.

また、上記操作体系が異なる上記操作部材には、種類が異なる上記操作部材と、軸が異なる上記操作部材との一方または双方が含まれていてもよい。   The operating members having different operation systems may include one or both of the operating members having different types and the operating members having different axes.

また、上記操作装置は、上記操作対象に接続され、一の上記領域に複数の上記操作部材が含まれる場合、複数の上記操作部材のうちの使用頻度がより高い上記操作部材ほど、または、複数の上記操作部材のうちの上記操作対象に対する操作の優先度がより高い上記操作部材ほど、上記操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置されていてもよい。   Further, the operation device is connected to the operation target, and when one of the regions includes a plurality of the operation members, the more frequently used operation members among the plurality of the operation members, or a plurality of the operation members. The operation member having a higher priority of operation on the operation target among the operation members may be arranged on the outer side when viewed from the connection position with the operation target.

また、上記目的を達成するために、本発明の他の観点によれば、操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作を可能とする操作装置であって、一の上記機能に対応し、所定の押下軸に対する押下操作が可能な押下スイッチと、他の上記機能に対応し、所定の旋回軸に対する回転操作が可能な旋回スイッチと、を有し、上記押下スイッチに対する押下操作は、上記旋回スイッチに対して影響を及ぼさない、操作装置が、提供される。   According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an operating device capable of performing an operation on each of a plurality of functions of an operation target, the operating device corresponding to one of the above functions, and A push switch capable of performing a push operation on a push axis, and a swivel switch capable of rotating with respect to a predetermined swivel axis corresponding to the other functions, and a push operation with respect to the push switch is provided by the swivel switch. An operating device that does not affect the operation is provided.

かかる構成では、一の機能に対応する押下スイッチに対する押下操作は、他の機能に対応する旋回スイッチに対して影響を及ぼさない。したがって、かかる構成により、操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とし、かつ、操作性の低下の防止を図ることができる。   In such a configuration, the pressing operation on the pressing switch corresponding to one function does not affect the turning switch corresponding to the other function. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to perform an operation on a plurality of functions of the operation target and to prevent a decrease in operability.

また、上記押下軸と上記旋回軸とは、独立な軸であってもよい。   Further, the pressing axis and the turning axis may be independent axes.

本発明によれば、操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とし、かつ、操作性の低下の防止を図ることができる。   ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to operate several functions which an operation target has, and to aim at prevention of the fall of operability.

操作装置が集約して設けられる例を説明するための説明図である。It is an explanatory view for explaining an example in which operating devices are provided collectively. 本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置の第1の例を示す説明図である。It is an explanatory view showing the 1st example of the operating device concerning the embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置の第2の例を示す説明図である。It is an explanatory view showing a second example of the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

以下、添付図面を参照しながら、本発明の好適な実施の形態について詳細に説明する。なお、本明細書および図面において、実質的に同一の機能構成を有する構成要素については、同一の符号を付することにより重複説明を省略する。   Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

[1]本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置の概要
本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置は、操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作が可能な装置である。
[1] Overview of Operating Device According to Embodiment of the Present Invention An operating device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device that can operate each of a plurality of functions of an operation target.

本発明の実施形態に係る操作対象としては、例えば“自動車、飛行機、船、電車などの任意の乗り物”などの、操作が可能な複数の機能を有する任意の装置や、“当該乗り物に設けられるシステム”や“電力システムなどの制御を行う制御室に設けられるシステム”などの、操作が可能な複数の機能を有する任意のシステムが、挙げられる。また、操作対象は、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置そのものであってもよい。   The operation target according to the embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, an arbitrary device having a plurality of operable functions, such as “an arbitrary vehicle such as an automobile, an airplane, a ship, and a train”, or “provided on the vehicle. Any system having a plurality of operable functions, such as a "system" or a "system provided in a control room for controlling a power system or the like", may be mentioned. The operation target may be the operation device itself according to the embodiment of the present invention.

上述したように、操作装置が集約して設けられることによって、操作者は、操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作を行うことが可能である。   As described above, since the operating devices are provided collectively, the operator can perform an operation for each of a plurality of functions of the operation target.

図1は、操作装置が集約して設けられる例を説明するための説明図である。図1では、自動車のワイパー機能を操作するための操作装置O1と、自動車のライト機能を操作するための操作装置O2とが、自動車のコラムCに集約して設けられている例を示している。   FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example in which operating devices are collectively provided. FIG. 1 shows an example in which an operating device O1 for operating a wiper function of an automobile and an operating device O2 for operating a light function of the automobile are collectively provided in a column C of the automobile. .

例えば図1に示すように、操作装置O1と操作装置O2とがコラムCに設けられる場合、自動車の運転者(操作者の一例。以下、同様とする。)は、運転席に座った状態で操作装置O1と操作装置O2とをそれぞれ操作して、ワイパーとライトとをそれぞれ動作させることができる。   For example, as shown in FIG. 1, when the operating device O1 and the operating device O2 are provided on the column C, the driver of the automobile (an example of the operator; the same applies to the following) is in a state of sitting in the driver's seat. By operating the operation device O1 and the operation device O2, the wiper and the light can be operated.

しかしながら、例えば自動車のシフト機能などの自動車が有する他の機能を操作するための操作装置を、さらにコラムCに設けようとする場合、コラムC周辺のスペースは限られていることから、操作時のワークスペースの確保が困難となり、また、操作者の視認性の確保も困難となる。   However, when an operating device for operating other functions of the vehicle such as a shift function of the vehicle is to be further provided in the column C, the space around the column C is limited, It is difficult to secure a work space, and it is also difficult to ensure visibility of an operator.

ここで、上記のようなワークスペースの確保が困難となることなどの解消を図る方法としては、“操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作を1つの操作装置で行えるように、各機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を、1つの操作装置に集約すること”が、考えられる。一例を挙げると、図1に示す操作装置O1が有する操作部材と操作装置O2が有する操作部材とを、1つの操作装置に設ければ、1つの操作装置で、自動車のワイパー機能とライト機能とを操作することが可能となる。   Here, as a method of resolving the difficulty of securing the workspace as described above, for example, “an operation for each of a plurality of functions included in the operation target is performed so that the operation for each of the functions can be performed by one operation device. It is conceivable to consolidate the operating members that enable the operation into one operating device. " For example, if the operating member of the operating device O1 and the operating member of the operating device O2 shown in FIG. 1 are provided in one operating device, the operating device can be used as a wiper function and a light function of the automobile. Can be operated.

しかしながら、“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を、1つの操作装置に集約した場合”には、1つの操作装置で行うことが可能な機能に対する操作の数が、増える。そのため、単に“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を、1つの操作装置に集約した場合”には、集約前よりも誤操作が生じる可能性がより高まることから、操作性が低下する可能性がある。   However, when “the operation members that enable the operations of a plurality of functions of the operation target are integrated into one operation device”, the number of operations for the functions that can be performed by one operation device increases. . For this reason, simply “when the operating members capable of operating a plurality of functions of the operation target are integrated into one operating device” is more likely to cause an erroneous operation than before the integration, so that the operability is improved. May decrease.

そこで、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置は、“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を集約すること”に加え、さらに下記の(1)に示す構成と下記の(2)に示す構成とを有する。   Therefore, the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes, in addition to “integrating operating members capable of operating a plurality of functions of the operation target”, a configuration shown in the following (1) and a following (1). The configuration shown in 2) is provided.

(1)第1の構成:機能ごとの領域分け
本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、操作部材が、操作対象が有する機能ごとに領域分けして設けられる。
(1) First Configuration: Area Division for Each Function In the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the operation member is provided for each area of the function of the operation target.

本発明の実施形態に係る操作部材としては、例えば下記に示す例が挙げられる。なお、本発明の実施形態に係る操作部材は、下記に示す例に限られず、操作者による操作が可能な任意のデバイスであってもよい。
・旋回スイッチ(所定の旋回軸に対する回転操作が可能なスイッチ。ピボットスイッチ)
・押下スイッチ(所定の押下軸に対する押下操作が可能なスイッチ)
・回転型セレクタ(所定の回転軸に対する回転操作が可能なスイッチ)
・トグルスイッチ
・ロッカースイッチ
・回転ノブスイッチ
・タッチパネル
Examples of the operation member according to the embodiment of the present invention include the following examples. Note that the operation member according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following example, and may be any device that can be operated by an operator.
-Swivel switch (a switch capable of rotating the specified swivel axis. Pivot switch)
・ Push switch (a switch that allows a push operation on a given push axis)
・ Rotary selector (a switch capable of rotating the specified rotary axis)
・ Toggle switch ・ Rocker switch ・ Rotary knob switch ・ Touch panel

操作部材が機能ごとに領域分けして設けられることによって、例えば“操作者が、ある領域に含まれる操作部材を操作しようとするときに、他の領域に含まれる操作部材が誤操作されてしまう可能性”は、低減する。   Since the operating members are provided for each of the functions, the operating members included in another area may be erroneously operated when the operator attempts to operate the operating members included in the certain area. Sex "is reduced.

(2)第2の構成:各領域に含まれる操作体系の設定
本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置における複数の領域それぞれには、他の領域に含まれる操作部材と操作体系が異なる操作部材が、含まれる。
(2) Second configuration: setting of operation system included in each region In each of the plurality of regions in the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention, an operation member having an operation system different from an operation member included in another region is provided. ,included.

“複数の領域それぞれに、他の領域に含まれる操作部材と操作体系が異なる操作部材が含まれること”によって、操作体系による領域の区別が可能となる。ここで、上記(1)に示す第1の構成において示したように、領域分けは機能ごとに行われるので、操作体系による領域の区別は、操作体系による機能の区別に該当する。   By “each of the plurality of regions includes an operation member having an operation system different from that of the operation member included in the other region”, the regions can be distinguished by the operation system. Here, as shown in the first configuration shown in the above (1), the area division is performed for each function, and thus the area distinction by the operation system corresponds to the function distinction by the operation system.

よって、“複数の領域それぞれに、他の領域に含まれる操作部材と操作体系が異なる操作部材が含まれること”によって、例えば“操作者が、操作対象のある機能に対する操作を行おうとするときに、意図する機能と異なる機能に対する操作(誤操作)が行われてしまう可能性”は、低減する。   Therefore, for example, “when a plurality of regions each include an operation member having an operation system different from the operation member included in another region, The possibility that an operation (erroneous operation) for a function different from the intended function is performed "is reduced.

本発明の実施形態に係る操作体系が異なる操作部材には、種類が異なる操作部材と、軸が異なる操作部材との一方または双方が含まれる。操作部材における軸としては、例えば、旋回スイッチにおける旋回軸、押下スイッチにおける押下軸、回転型セレクタにおける回転軸、タッチパネルの法線軸(垂線軸)などが、挙げられる。   The operation members having different operation systems according to the embodiment of the present invention include one or both of operation members having different types and operation members having different axes. Examples of the axis of the operation member include a turning axis of a turning switch, a pressing axis of a pressing switch, a rotating axis of a rotary selector, and a normal axis (perpendicular axis) of a touch panel.

複数の領域それぞれに種類が異なる操作部材が含まれることによって、操作者は、領域に含まれる操作部材の種類によって、操作を行おうとしている領域を区別することができる。つまり、操作者は、領域に含まれる操作部材の種類によって、操作を行おうとしている、操作対象の機能を区別することができる。   By including operation members of different types in each of the plurality of regions, the operator can distinguish the region to be operated based on the type of operation members included in the regions. That is, the operator can distinguish the function to be operated, which is to be operated, according to the type of the operation member included in the area.

また、複数の領域それぞれに軸が異なる操作部材が含まれることによって、操作者は、領域に含まれる操作部材の軸方向によって、操作を行おうとしている領域を区別することができる。つまり、操作者は、領域に含まれる操作部材の軸方向によって、操作を行おうとしている、操作対象の機能を区別することができる。ここで、軸が異なる操作部材には、同種の操作部材と、異種の操作部材とが含まれる。   In addition, since the plurality of regions each include an operation member having a different axis, the operator can distinguish the region in which the operation is to be performed based on the axial direction of the operation member included in the region. That is, the operator can distinguish the function to be operated, which is to be operated, based on the axial direction of the operation member included in the area. Here, the operation members having different axes include the same type of operation member and different types of operation members.

本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置は、“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を集約すること”に加え、さらに上記(1)に示す第1の構成と上記(2)に示す第2の構成とを有する。   The operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes “integrating operating members capable of operating a plurality of functions of an operation target”, and further includes the first configuration shown in the above (1) and the above (2) ).

ここで、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材が集約される。よって、操作者は、操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作を、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置を用いて行うことができる。また、上述したように、上記(1)に示す第1の構成および上記(2)に示す第2の構成それぞれにより、誤操作が行われる可能性は低減する。   Here, in the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the operation members that can operate the plurality of functions of the operation target are collected. Therefore, the operator can perform an operation for each of the plurality of functions of the operation target using the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, as described above, the possibility of erroneous operation is reduced by each of the first configuration shown in (1) and the second configuration shown in (2).

したがって、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置は、操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とし、かつ、操作性の低下の防止を図ることができる。   Therefore, the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention can operate a plurality of functions of the operation target and can prevent a decrease in operability.

なお、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が有する構成は、上記に示す例に限られない。例えば、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置は、“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を集約すること”、上記(1)に示す第1の構成、および上記(2)に示す第2の構成に加えて、下記の(3)に示す第3の構成と下記の(4)に示す第4の構成との一方または双方を、さらに有していてもよい。また、例えば、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置は、“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を集約すること”に加えて、下記の(3)に示す第3の構成を有することも可能である。   Note that the configuration of the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the example described above. For example, the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes “integrating operation members capable of operating a plurality of functions of an operation target”, the first configuration shown in the above (1), and the above (2). ), One or both of a third configuration shown in the following (3) and a fourth configuration shown in the following (4) may be further provided. In addition, for example, the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention may be configured such that, in addition to “integrating operating members capable of performing operations on a plurality of functions of the operation target”, a third device shown in the following (3) It is also possible to have a configuration.

(3)第3の構成:操作部材が機能ごとに独立に動作する配置
本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、一の機能に対応する操作部材に対する操作が、他の機能に対応する操作部材に対して影響を及ぼさないように、操作部材が配置される。
(3) Third Configuration: Arrangement in which Operating Members Operate Independently for Each Function In the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention, an operation on an operating member corresponding to one function is performed by an operating member corresponding to another function. The operating member is arranged so as not to affect the operation.

ここで、一の機能に対応する操作部材に対する操作が、他の機能に対応する操作部材に対して影響を及ぼさないとは、例えば、“一の機能に対応する操作部材に対する操作が行われた際に、他の機能に対応する操作部材に対する操作が検出されないこと”をいう。つまり、第3の構成を有する操作装置では、操作者が一の機能に対応する操作部材に対する操作を行った場合に、他の機能に対応する操作部材に対する誤操作が生じる可能性は、低減される。よって、第3の構成を有する操作装置は、操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とし、かつ、操作性の低下の防止を図ることができる。   Here, it is assumed that the operation on the operation member corresponding to one function does not affect the operation member corresponding to another function. In this case, an operation on an operation member corresponding to another function is not detected. " That is, in the operation device having the third configuration, when the operator performs an operation on the operation member corresponding to one function, the possibility of an erroneous operation on the operation member corresponding to another function is reduced. . Therefore, the operation device having the third configuration can operate a plurality of functions of the operation target and can prevent a decrease in operability.

第3の構成と上記(1)に示す第1の構成とが組み合わされる場合、操作部材は、機能ごとに領域分けして設けられる。つまり、上記の場合、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、一の領域に含まれる操作部材に対する操作が、他の領域に含まれる操作部材に対して影響を及ぼさないように、操作部材が配置されることとなる。一の領域に含まれる操作部材に対する操作が、他の領域に含まれる操作部材に対して影響を及ぼさないとは、例えば、“一の領域に含まれる操作部材に対する操作が行われた際に、他の領域に含まれる操作部材に対する操作が検出されないこと”をいう。   When the third configuration is combined with the first configuration shown in the above (1), the operation members are provided in regions for each function. That is, in the above case, in the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the operating members are controlled so that the operation on the operating members included in one region does not affect the operating members included in the other region. Will be placed. An operation on an operation member included in one region does not affect an operation member included in another region, for example, "when an operation on an operation member included in one region is performed, No operation to the operation members included in other areas is detected. "

上記影響を及ぼさないような操作部材の配置としては、各操作部材の軸が独立となるような配置が、挙げられる。操作部材の軸が独立であるとは、例えば“ある操作部材に対する操作が行われた際に、当該操作により加えられた力によって、他の操作部材に対する操作が検出されないこと”をいう。換言すると、操作部材の軸が独立であるとは、例えば“ある操作部材に対する操作が行われた際に、他の操作部材に対する操作が検出されてしまう程の力が、当該他の操作部材の軸にかからないこと”をいう。   As an arrangement of the operation members that does not affect the above, there is an arrangement in which the axes of the operation members are independent. That the axes of the operation members are independent means, for example, that "when an operation is performed on a certain operation member, the operation on another operation member is not detected by the force applied by the operation". In other words, that the axes of the operating members are independent means that, for example, "when an operation is performed on a certain operating member, a force enough to detect an operation on another operating member is generated by the other operating member. "It doesn't touch the axis."

一の機能に対応する操作部材に対する操作が、他の機能に対応する操作部材に対して影響を及ぼさない例としては、例えば下記に示す例が挙げられる。なお、影響を及ぼさない例が、下記に示す例に限られないことは、言うまでもない。
・操作者が、一の機能に対応する押下スイッチを操作したとき、押下スイッチに対する押下操作は、他の機能に対応する旋回スイッチに対して影響を及ぼさない。同様に、旋回スイッチに対する回転操作は、押下スイッチに対して影響を及ぼさない。このとき、押下スイッチの押下軸と旋回スイッチの旋回軸とは、独立な軸である。
・操作者が、一の機能に対応するタッチパネルを操作したとき、タッチパネルに対する操作は、他の機能に対応する旋回スイッチに対して影響を及ぼさない。同様に、旋回スイッチに対する回転操作は、タッチパネルに対して影響を及ぼさない。このとき、タッチパネルの法線軸と旋回スイッチの旋回軸とは、独立な軸である。
Examples of an example in which an operation on an operation member corresponding to one function does not affect an operation member corresponding to another function include the following examples. It is needless to say that the example having no influence is not limited to the example shown below.
-When the operator operates the push switch corresponding to one function, the push operation on the push switch does not affect the swivel switch corresponding to another function. Similarly, the rotation operation on the swivel switch does not affect the push switch. At this time, the pressing axis of the pressing switch and the turning axis of the turning switch are independent axes.
-When the operator operates the touch panel corresponding to one function, the operation on the touch panel does not affect the turning switch corresponding to another function. Similarly, the rotation operation on the turning switch does not affect the touch panel. At this time, the normal axis of the touch panel and the turning axis of the turning switch are independent axes.

(4)第4の構成:使用頻度または優先度に基づく操作部材の配置
第4の構成は、上記(1)に示す第1の構成により領域分けして設けられる操作部材の配置に関する構成である。“本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が操作対象に接続された状態で操作対象に設けられるときに、一の領域に複数の操作部材が含まれる場合”、当該領域では、下記の(a)に示すように使用頻度に基づいて操作部材が配置され、または、下記の(b)に示すように優先度に基づいて操作部材が配置される。また、上記の場合、下記の(c)に示すように、使用頻度と優先度との双方に基づいて操作部材が配置されてもよい。
(4) Fourth Configuration: Arrangement of Operation Members Based on Usage Frequency or Priority The fourth configuration is a configuration relating to the arrangement of operation members provided in the first configuration shown in the above (1) and divided into regions. . “When a plurality of operating members are included in one area when the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided on the operating object while being connected to the operating object”, in the area, the following (a) As shown in (b), the operating members are arranged based on the use frequency, or as shown in (b) below, the operating members are arranged based on the priority. In the above case, as shown in (c) below, the operation members may be arranged based on both the use frequency and the priority.

ここで、“本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が操作対象に接続された状態”とは、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が、少なくとも操作対象と物理的に接続されていることをいう。また、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が操作対象に接続された状態には、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が操作対象と電気的に接続されていることを含んでいてもよい。   Here, the “state in which the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the operation target” means that the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is physically connected to at least the operation target. . Further, the state in which the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the operation target may include that the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is electrically connected to the operation target.

(a)使用頻度に基づく操作部材の配置の例
本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、一の領域に含まれる複数の操作部材のうちの使用頻度がより高い操作部材ほど、操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置される。操作対象との接続位置からみて操作部材が外側に配置されるとは、“接続位置と操作部材との距離がより大きくなる位置に、操作部材が配置されること”に該当する。
(A) Example of Arrangement of Operation Members Based on Usage Frequency In the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the operation member having a higher usage frequency among a plurality of operation members included in one area is determined to be closer to the operation target. It is arranged outside when viewed from the connection position. The arrangement of the operation member on the outside when viewed from the connection position with the operation target corresponds to “the operation member is arranged at a position where the distance between the connection position and the operation member is larger”.

操作部材の使用頻度とは、当該操作部材に対して割り当てられる一の指標であり、当該操作部材が使用される度数(あるいは当該度数の推定値)を示す。操作部材の使用頻度は、“当該操作部材に割り当てられている操作対象の機能に対する操作”が行われる頻度に該当する。操作部材の使用頻度は、例えば、任意の統計的な手法や、任意の設計手法などに基づいて、設計段階などにおいて各操作部材に対して割り当てられる。   The use frequency of the operation member is one index assigned to the operation member, and indicates a frequency (or an estimated value of the frequency) at which the operation member is used. The use frequency of the operation member corresponds to the frequency at which “operation for the function of the operation target assigned to the operation member” is performed. The use frequency of the operation member is assigned to each operation member in a design stage or the like based on, for example, an arbitrary statistical method or an arbitrary design method.

本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が、操作対象に接続された状態で操作対象に設けられる場合、“操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置される操作部材の方が、操作者にとってより操作がしやすい”と考えられる。よって、使用頻度がより高い操作部材が、操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置されることによって、操作者の操作性をより高める効果が期待される。   When the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided on the operation target while being connected to the operation target, “the operation member arranged outside when viewed from the connection position with the operation target is more convenient for the operator. Easy to operate. " Therefore, the effect that the operability of the operator is further improved is expected by arranging the operation member that is used more frequently outside the connection position with the operation target.

(b)優先度に基づく操作部材の配置の例
本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、一の領域に含まれる複数の操作部材のうちの優先度がより高い操作部材ほど、操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置される。
(B) Example of Arrangement of Operation Members Based on Priority In the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention, an operation member having a higher priority among a plurality of operation members included in one region is determined to be closer to the operation target. It is arranged outside when viewed from the connection position.

操作部材の優先度とは、当該操作部材に対して割り当てられる他の指標であり、“当該操作部材に割り当てられている操作対象の機能に対する操作”を優先的に行う度数(あるいは当該度数の推定値)を示す。操作部材の優先度は、例えば、“緊急性が高い操作に対してより高い値が設定されること”、“操作対象が乗り物である場合、操作対象の前進方向に対する操作に対して、高い値が設定されること”、あるいはこれらの組み合わせなど、任意の手法に基づいて、設計段階などにおいて各操作部材に対して割り当てられる。   The priority of the operation member is another index assigned to the operation member, and is a frequency (or an estimation of the frequency) at which “operation on the operation target function assigned to the operation member” is preferentially performed. Value). The priority of the operation member is, for example, “a higher value is set for an operation with a high degree of urgency”, “if the operation target is a vehicle, a higher value is set for an operation in the forward direction of the operation target. Is assigned to each operation member in a design stage or the like based on an arbitrary method such as “set” or a combination thereof.

上述したように、“操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置される操作部材の方が、操作者にとってより操作がしやすい”と考えられる。よって、優先度がより高い操作部材が、操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置されることによって、例えば、“緊急性が高い操作をより容易に行うことが可能となることにより安全性がより高まる効果”や“操作者の操作性をより高める効果”などが期待される。   As described above, it is considered that “the operation member disposed outside when viewed from the connection position with the operation target is easier for the operator to operate”. Therefore, by disposing the operation member having a higher priority outside the connection position with the operation target, for example, it is possible to more easily perform a highly urgent operation, thereby increasing safety. Expected effects are “increased effects” and “effects that further enhance operator operability”.

(c)使用頻度および優先度に基づく操作部材の配置の例
本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、使用頻度と優先度との双方に基づいて操作部材が配置されてもよい。この場合、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、使用頻度および優先度に基づく指標値の値がより大きい操作部材ほど、操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置される。
(C) Example of arrangement of operation members based on use frequency and priority In the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention, operation members may be arranged based on both the use frequency and the priority. In this case, in the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the operating member having the larger index value based on the use frequency and the priority is disposed outside as viewed from the connection position with the operation target.

使用頻度および優先度に基づく指標値としては、例えば、使用頻度と優先度との合計値、使用頻度と優先度との平均値など、使用頻度と優先度とを用いて算出することが可能な任意の値が挙げられる。また、使用頻度および優先度に基づく指標値を算出する場合、使用頻度および優先度それぞれの値を調整する調整係数が用いられてもよい。   As the index value based on the use frequency and the priority, for example, it is possible to calculate using the use frequency and the priority, such as the total value of the use frequency and the priority, the average value of the use frequency and the priority, and the like. Any value is given. When calculating the index value based on the use frequency and the priority, an adjustment coefficient for adjusting the respective values of the use frequency and the priority may be used.

[2]本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置の具体例
次に、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置の具体例を示す。以下では、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置による操作対象が、自動車である場合を例に挙げる。なお、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置の例が下記に示す例に限られないことは、言うまでもない。また、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置のハードウェア構成例は、下記に示す例に限られない。例えば、操作対象が、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置そのものである場合、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置は、操作対象が有する機能に応じた様々なハードウェアを備えうる。
[2] Specific Example of Operating Device According to Embodiment of the Present Invention Next, a specific example of the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, a case where the operation target of the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention is an automobile will be described as an example. It goes without saying that the example of the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the example shown below. Further, the example of the hardware configuration of the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the example shown below. For example, when the operation target is the operation device itself according to the embodiment of the present invention, the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention may include various hardware corresponding to the functions of the operation target.

[2−1]操作装置の第1の例
図2は、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置の第1の例を示す説明図である。
[2-1] First Example of Operating Device FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a first example of the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

図2に示す第1の例に係る操作装置100には、領域Z1、Z2、Z3という3つの領域が設けられ、領域Z1、Z2、Z3それぞれは、操作対象が有する異なる機能に対応する。操作対象が自動車である場合を例に挙げると、領域Z1、Z2、Z3には下記のような機能が割り当てられる。なお、領域Z1、Z2、Z3それぞれに対して割り当てられる操作対象の機能が、下記に示す例に限られないことは、言うまでもない。
・領域Z1:自動車のライト系の機能
・領域Z2:自動車のワイパー系の機能
・領域Z3:自動車のターン系の機能
The operating device 100 according to the first example shown in FIG. 2 is provided with three regions, that is, regions Z1, Z2, and Z3. Each of the regions Z1, Z2, and Z3 corresponds to a different function of the operation target. Taking the case where the operation target is a car as an example, the following functions are assigned to the areas Z1, Z2, and Z3. Needless to say, the functions to be operated assigned to the areas Z1, Z2, and Z3 are not limited to the following examples.
・ Zone 1: Function of automobile light system ・ Zone Z2: Function of automobile wiper system ・ Zone Z3: Function of automobile turn system

領域Z1には、操作部材OM1と操作部材OM2とが設けられる。操作部材OM1は、押下スイッチであり、例えば自動車のフォグライトのオン/オフを切り替える役目を果たす。操作部材OM2は、回転型セレクタであり、例えば自動車のライトの点灯状態を切り替える役目を果たす。   The operation member OM1 and the operation member OM2 are provided in the area Z1. The operation member OM1 is a push switch, and serves to switch on / off a fog light of a car, for example. The operation member OM2 is a rotary selector and plays a role of, for example, switching a lighting state of a vehicle light.

領域Z2には、操作部材OM3、操作部材OM4、および操作部材OM5が設けられる。操作部材OM3は、押下スイッチであり、例えばウォッシャー液の噴射のオン/オフを切り替える役目を果たす。操作部材OM4は、回転型セレクタであり、例えば自動車のフロントワイパーの動作状態を切り替える役目を果たす。操作部材OM5は、回転ノブスイッチであり、例えば自動車のリアワイパーの動作状態を切り替える役目を果たす。   The operation member OM3, the operation member OM4, and the operation member OM5 are provided in the area Z2. The operating member OM3 is a push switch, and plays a role of switching on / off of, for example, washer fluid injection. The operation member OM4 is a rotary selector and plays a role of, for example, switching an operation state of a front wiper of an automobile. The operation member OM5 is a rotary knob switch, and plays a role of, for example, switching an operation state of a rear wiper of an automobile.

領域Z3は、例えば自動車(操作対象の一例。以下、同様とする。)のコラムに接続される部分を含む領域であり、領域Z3には、操作部材OM6が設けられる。操作部材OM6は、旋回スイッチであり、所定の旋回軸に対する回転操作によって、自動車のウインカーの点灯状態を切り替える役目を果たす。   The region Z3 is a region including a portion connected to a column of, for example, an automobile (an example of an operation target; the same applies hereinafter), and an operation member OM6 is provided in the region Z3. The operation member OM6 is a turning switch, and plays a role of switching a lighting state of a turn signal of the automobile by a rotation operation about a predetermined turning axis.

図2に示すように、操作装置100では、自動車が有する3つの機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材が集約されており、かつ、操作部材が機能ごとに領域分けして設けられている。つまり、操作装置100は、“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を集約すること”に加え、さらに上記(1)に示す第1の構成を有している。   As shown in FIG. 2, in the operation device 100, operation members that enable operation of three functions of the automobile are integrated, and the operation members are provided for each function in a region. That is, the operating device 100 has the first configuration described in (1) above, in addition to “integrating operating members that can perform operations on a plurality of functions of the operation target”.

領域Z1に含まれる操作部材OM2と、領域Z2に含まれる操作部材OM4とは、どちらも回転型セレクタであるが、操作部材OM2の回転軸AX1と操作部材OM4の回転軸AX2とは、異なっている。また、領域Z3に含まれる操作部材OM6と同種の操作部材は、領域Z1および領域Z2には含まれていない。よって、図2に示すように、操作装置100では、複数の領域Z1、Z2、Z3それぞれに、他の領域に含まれる操作部材と操作体系が異なる操作部材が含まれている。つまり、操作装置100は、さらに上記(2)に示す第2の構成を有している。   The operation member OM2 included in the region Z1 and the operation member OM4 included in the region Z2 are both rotary selectors. However, the rotation axis AX1 of the operation member OM2 and the rotation axis AX2 of the operation member OM4 are different. I have. Further, an operation member similar to the operation member OM6 included in the region Z3 is not included in the region Z1 and the region Z2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, in the operating device 100, each of the plurality of regions Z1, Z2, and Z3 includes an operating member having an operating system different from that of the operating members included in the other regions. That is, the operating device 100 further has the second configuration shown in the above (2).

操作装置100を構成する筐体において、領域Z3に含まれる操作部材OM6は、領域Z1、Z2を含む部分に対して傾いて配置されている。図2に示すように傾いて配置されることによって、操作装置100では、領域Z1に含まれる操作部材OM1の押下軸および領域Z2に含まれる操作部材OM3の押下軸それぞれと、領域Z3に含まれる操作部材OM6の旋回軸とは、独立な軸となる。ここで、操作装置100では、領域Z1に含まれる操作部材OM1に対する押下操作、または、領域Z2に含まれる操作部材OM3に対する押下操作が行われたとしても、操作部材OM1、OM3に対する押下操作によりかかる力は、操作部材OM6の旋回軸方向(操作装置100本体の旋回軸方向に相当する)に分散する。よって、操作部材OM1、OM3に対する押下操作(押下スイッチに対する押下操作)は、操作部材OM6(旋回スイッチ)に対して影響を及ぼさない。つまり、操作装置100は、さらに上記(3)に示す第3の構成を有している。   In the housing configuring the operation device 100, the operation member OM6 included in the region Z3 is arranged to be inclined with respect to the portion including the regions Z1 and Z2. 2, the operating device 100 includes the pressing axis of the operating member OM1 included in the area Z1 and the pressing axis of the operating member OM3 included in the area Z2, and the operating apparatus 100 includes the pressing axis of the operating member OM3 included in the area Z2. The turning axis of the operation member OM6 is an independent axis. Here, in the operating device 100, even if a pressing operation on the operating member OM1 included in the area Z1 or a pressing operation on the operating member OM3 included in the area Z2 is performed, the pressing operation is performed on the operating members OM1 and OM3. The force is dispersed in the turning axis direction of the operation member OM6 (corresponding to the turning axis direction of the main body of the operation device 100). Therefore, the pressing operation on the operating members OM1 and OM3 (the pressing operation on the pressing switch) does not affect the operating member OM6 (turning switch). That is, the operating device 100 further has the third configuration shown in the above (3).

領域Z2に着目すると、操作装置100と自動車のコラムとの接続位置からみて、操作部材OM4は、操作部材OM5よりも外側に配置されている。ここで、操作部材OM4は、自動車のフロントワイパーの動作状態を切り替える役目を果たす操作部材であり、操作部材OM5は、自動車のリアワイパーの動作状態を切り替える役目を果たす操作部材である。自動車の運転を想定すると、ワイパーの使用頻度は、フロントワイパー(運転者が運転時に通常向いている自動車の進行方向に設けられているワイパー)の方が、リアワイパーよりも高いと考えられる。また、操作対象の前進方向に対する操作に対してより高い優先度を設定する場合、設定される優先度は、フロントワイパーを操作する操作部材の方が、リアワイパーを操作する操作部材よりも高くなる。つまり、操作装置100は、さらに上記(4)に示す第4の構成を有している。   Focusing on the region Z2, the operation member OM4 is disposed outside the operation member OM5 when viewed from the connection position between the operation device 100 and the column of the vehicle. Here, the operation member OM4 is an operation member that serves to switch the operation state of the front wiper of the vehicle, and the operation member OM5 is a operation member that serves to switch the operation state of the rear wiper of the vehicle. Assuming that the vehicle is driven, the use frequency of the wiper is considered to be higher for the front wiper (the wiper provided in the traveling direction of the vehicle that the driver normally faces when driving) than for the rear wiper. Further, when a higher priority is set for the operation in the forward direction of the operation target, the set priority is higher for the operation member that operates the front wiper than for the operation member that operates the rear wiper. . That is, the operating device 100 further has the fourth configuration shown in the above (4).

[2−2]操作装置の第2の例
図3は、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置の第2の例を示す説明図である。
[2-2] Second Example of Operating Device FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a second example of the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

操作装置200には、領域Z4、Z5、Z6という3つの領域が設けられ、領域Z4、Z5、Z6それぞれは、操作対象が有する異なる機能に対応する。操作対象が自動車である場合を例に挙げると、領域Z4、Z5、Z6には下記のような機能が割り当てられる。なお、領域Z4、Z5、Z6それぞれに対して割り当てられる操作対象の機能が、下記に示す例に限られないことは、言うまでもない。
・領域Z4:自動車のライト系の機能
・領域Z5:自動車のワイパー系の機能
・領域Z6:自動車のターン系の機能
The operation device 200 is provided with three regions, that is, regions Z4, Z5, and Z6, and each of the regions Z4, Z5, and Z6 corresponds to a different function of the operation target. Taking the case where the operation target is a car as an example, the following functions are assigned to the areas Z4, Z5, and Z6. Needless to say, the functions to be operated assigned to the areas Z4, Z5, and Z6 are not limited to the following examples.
-Zone Z4: Function of car light system-Zone Z5: Function of car wiper system-Zone Z6: Function of car turn system

領域Z4には、操作部材OM7、操作部材OM8、および操作部材OM9とが設けられる。操作部材OM7は、押下スイッチであり、例えば自動車のリアのフォグライトのオン/オフを切り替える役目を果たす。操作部材OM8は、押下スイッチであり、例えば自動車のフロントのフォグライトのオン/オフを切り替える役目を果たす。操作部材OM9は、回転型セレクタであり、例えば自動車のライトの点灯状態を切り替える役目を果たす。   The operation member OM7, the operation member OM8, and the operation member OM9 are provided in the region Z4. The operating member OM7 is a push switch, and plays a role of switching on / off a fog light at the rear of the automobile, for example. The operation member OM8 is a push switch, and plays a role of switching on / off a fog light at the front of an automobile, for example. The operation member OM9 is a rotary selector and plays a role of, for example, switching a lighting state of a vehicle light.

領域Z5には、操作部材OM10、操作部材OM11、および操作部材OM12が設けられる。操作部材OM10は、押下スイッチであり、例えばウォッシャー液の噴射のオン/オフを切り替える役目を果たす。操作部材OM11は、トグルスイッチであり、例えば自動車のフロントワイパーのオン/オフを切り替える役目を果たす。操作部材OM12は、トグルスイッチであり、例えば自動車のリアワイパーのオン/オフを切り替える役目を果たす。   The operation member OM10, the operation member OM11, and the operation member OM12 are provided in the region Z5. The operation member OM10 is a push switch, and plays a role of, for example, switching on / off of injection of a washer liquid. The operation member OM11 is a toggle switch, and serves to switch on / off a front wiper of an automobile, for example. The operation member OM12 is a toggle switch, and plays a role of switching on / off a rear wiper of an automobile, for example.

領域Z6には、操作部材OM13が設けられる。操作部材OM13は、旋回スイッチであり、所定の旋回軸に対する回転操作によって、ウインカーの点灯状態を切り替える役目を果たす。   The operation member OM13 is provided in the area Z6. The operation member OM13 is a turning switch, and plays a role of switching the turn-on state of the turn signal by a rotation operation with respect to a predetermined turning axis.

図3に示すように、操作装置200では、自動車が有する3つの機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材が集約されており、かつ、操作部材が機能ごとに領域分けして設けられている。つまり、操作装置200は、“操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材を集約すること”に加え、さらに上記(1)に示す第1の構成を有している。   As shown in FIG. 3, in the operating device 200, operating members capable of performing operations for three functions of the automobile are integrated, and the operating members are provided for each of the functions. That is, the operating device 200 has the first configuration described in (1) above, in addition to “integrating operating members that can perform operations on a plurality of functions of the operation target”.

領域Z4に含まれる操作部材OM9と同種の操作部材は、領域Z5および領域Z6には含まれていない。また、領域Z5に含まれる操作部材OM11および操作部材OM12と同種の操作部材は、領域Z4および領域Z6には含まれていない。さらに、領域Z6に含まれる操作部材OM13と同種の操作部材は、領域Z4および領域Z5には含まれていない。よって、図3に示すように、操作装置200では、複数の領域Z4、Z5、Z6それぞれに、他の領域に含まれる操作部材と操作体系が異なる操作部材が含まれている。つまり、操作装置200は、さらに上記(2)に示す第2の構成を有している。   An operation member similar to the operation member OM9 included in the region Z4 is not included in the region Z5 and the region Z6. Further, the operation members similar to the operation members OM11 and OM12 included in the region Z5 are not included in the regions Z4 and Z6. Further, an operation member similar to the operation member OM13 included in the region Z6 is not included in the region Z4 and the region Z5. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, in the operating device 200, each of the plurality of regions Z4, Z5, and Z6 includes an operating member having an operating system different from the operating members included in the other regions. That is, the operating device 200 further has the second configuration shown in the above (2).

[3]本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置により奏される効果の一例
本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が用いられることによって、例えば下記に示す効果が奏される。なお、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置により奏される効果が、下記に示す効果に限られないことは、言うまでもない。
・例えば図2、図3に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置では、操作対象が有する複数の機能に対する操作を可能とする操作部材が、集約される。よって、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が用いられる場合には、例えば図1に示す操作装置O1および操作装置O2を1つに統合することができる。また、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置により、図1に示す操作装置O1および操作装置O2が1つに統合されることによって、運転者は片手で自動車のワイパー機能とライト機能とを操作することができ、また、操作装置の統合により空いたスペースを他の用途に利用することが可能となる。
・さらに、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置は、上記(1)に示す第1の構成および上記(2)に示す第2の構成を有するので、操作部材が操作対象が有する機能ごとに領域分けされ、複数の領域それぞれに操作体系が異なる操作部材を含む。よって、本発明の実施形態に係る操作装置が用いられる場合、図1に示すような操作対象が有する機能ごとに操作装置が設けられる場合と同様の操作性を確保することが可能である。
[3] An example of effects achieved by the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention By using the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention, for example, the following effects are provided. It is needless to say that the effects achieved by the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention are not limited to the effects described below.
-As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, for example, in the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention, operating members that enable operations for a plurality of functions of the operation target are collected. Therefore, when the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is used, for example, the operating device O1 and the operating device O2 illustrated in FIG. 1 can be integrated into one. Further, the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention integrates the operating device O1 and the operating device O2 shown in FIG. 1 into one, so that the driver operates the wiper function and the light function of the automobile with one hand. In addition, the integration of the operation device allows the vacated space to be used for other purposes.
Further, since the operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention has the first configuration shown in (1) and the second configuration shown in (2), the operating member has a region for each function of the operation target. Each of the plurality of regions includes an operation member having a different operation system. Therefore, when the operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention is used, it is possible to ensure the same operability as when the operation device is provided for each function of the operation target as shown in FIG.

以上、添付図面を参照しながら本発明の好適な実施形態について説明したが、本発明は係る例に限定されないことは言うまでもない。当業者であれば、特許請求の範囲に記載された範疇内において、各種の変更例または修正例に想到し得ることは明らかであり、それらについても当然に本発明の技術的範囲に属するものと了解される。   As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that those skilled in the art can conceive various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, and these naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. I understand.

100、200、O1、O2 操作装置、OM1、OM2、OM3、OM4、OM5、OM6、OM7、OM8、OM9、OM10、OM11、OM12、OM13 操作部材、Z1、Z2、Z3、Z4、Z5、Z6 領域
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操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作を可能とする操作装置であって、
操作者による操作が可能な操作部材が、前記機能ごとに領域分けして設けられ、
複数の前記領域それぞれには、他の前記領域に含まれる前記操作部材と操作体系が異なる前記操作部材が、含まれる、操作装置。
An operation device that enables an operation for each of a plurality of functions of an operation target,
An operation member that can be operated by an operator is provided for each of the functions by dividing the area,
An operation device, wherein each of the plurality of regions includes the operation member having a different operation system from the operation members included in the other regions.
一の前記領域に含まれる前記操作部材に対する操作は、他の前記領域に含まれる前記操作部材に対して影響を及ぼさない、請求項1に記載の操作装置。   The operation device according to claim 1, wherein an operation on the operation member included in one of the regions does not affect the operation member included in another of the regions. 前記操作体系が異なる前記操作部材には、種類が異なる前記操作部材と、軸が異なる前記操作部材との一方または双方が含まれる、請求項1または2に記載の操作装置。   The operation device according to claim 1, wherein the operation members having different operation systems include one or both of the operation members having different types and the operation members having different axes. 前記操作装置は、前記操作対象に接続され、
一の前記領域に複数の前記操作部材が含まれる場合、複数の前記操作部材のうちの使用頻度がより高い前記操作部材ほど、または、複数の前記操作部材のうちの前記操作対象に対する操作の優先度がより高い前記操作部材ほど、前記操作対象との接続位置からみて外側に配置される、請求項1〜3のいずれか1項に記載の操作装置。
The operation device is connected to the operation target,
When one of the plurality of operation members is included in one of the regions, the operation member having a higher use frequency among the plurality of operation members, or the priority of the operation on the operation target among the plurality of operation members The operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation member having a higher degree is disposed outside as viewed from a connection position with the operation target.
操作対象が有する複数の機能それぞれに対する操作を可能とする操作装置であって、
一の前記機能に対応し、所定の押下軸に対する押下操作が可能な押下スイッチと、
他の前記機能に対応し、所定の旋回軸に対する回転操作が可能な旋回スイッチと、
を有し、
前記押下スイッチに対する押下操作は、前記旋回スイッチに対して影響を及ぼさない、操作装置。
An operation device that enables an operation for each of a plurality of functions of an operation target,
A push switch corresponding to one of the functions and capable of performing a push operation on a predetermined push axis;
Corresponding to the other functions, a swivel switch capable of rotating operation on a predetermined swivel axis,
Has,
An operation device, wherein a pressing operation on the press switch does not affect the turning switch.
前記押下軸と前記旋回軸とは、独立な軸である、請求項5に記載の操作装置。
The operating device according to claim 5, wherein the pressing axis and the turning axis are independent axes.
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