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JP2020172135A
JP2020172135A JP2019073837A JP2019073837A JP2020172135A JP 2020172135 A JP2020172135 A JP 2020172135A JP 2019073837 A JP2019073837 A JP 2019073837A JP 2019073837 A JP2019073837 A JP 2019073837A JP 2020172135 A JP2020172135 A JP 2020172135A
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Makoto Harasawa
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Naoki Kamiya
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恒行 山本
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To perform steering control and other function control simultaneously and further safely.SOLUTION: A steering device comprises a steering part that controls a moving direction of a moving body on the basis of an operation by one hand of a user and an auxiliary function part that controls execution of a predetermined auxiliary function, accompanying movement of the moving body. The auxiliary function part is arranged at a position where an operation can be performed by at least a portion of an arm part at a same side as the operation hand, with the operation hand of the user that operates the steering part fixed to the steering part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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本発明は、操舵装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a steering device.

近年、例えば車両などの移動体の操舵を行う種々の操舵装置が開発されている。また、上記のような操舵装置には、移動体の移動方向の制御に加え、他の機能の制御を行うための構造を有する装置もある。例えば、特許文献１には、回転スイッチやプッシュスイッチ、操作ノブなどを備え、ステアリングホイール上に配置されるステアリングスイッチが開示されている。 In recent years, various steering devices for steering a moving body such as a vehicle have been developed. Further, some of the steering devices as described above have a structure for controlling other functions in addition to controlling the moving direction of the moving body. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a steering switch including a rotary switch, a push switch, an operation knob, and the like, which is arranged on the steering wheel.

特開２００４−８２９３６号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-82936

特許文献１に記載されるステアリングスイッチのように、操舵装置に操舵制御以外の機能を制御する構造を搭載する場合、当該構造に対する操作が操舵操作を妨げないよう、当該構造の位置、形状、機構を考慮することが重要となる。 When the steering device is equipped with a structure that controls functions other than steering control, such as the steering switch described in Patent Document 1, the position, shape, and mechanism of the structure so that the operation on the structure does not interfere with the steering operation. It is important to consider.

そこで、本発明は、上記問題に鑑みてなされたものであり、本発明の目的とするところは、操舵制御と他の機能制御とを同時かつより安全に行うことが可能な、新規かつ改良された操舵装置を提供することにある。 Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is a new and improved method capable of simultaneously and more safely performing steering control and other function control. The purpose is to provide a steering device.

上記課題を解決するために、本発明のある観点によれば、ユーザの片手操作に基づいて移動体の移動方向を制御する操舵部と、上記移動体の移動に伴い所定の補助機能の実行を制御する補助機能部と、を備え、上記補助機能部は、上記操舵部を操作する上記ユーザの操作手を上記操舵部に固定したまま、上記操作手と同一側の腕部の少なくとも一部で操作が可能な位置に配置される、操舵装置が提供される。 In order to solve the above problems, according to a certain viewpoint of the present invention, a steering unit that controls the moving direction of the moving body based on one-handed operation of the user, and execution of a predetermined auxiliary function with the movement of the moving body. The auxiliary function unit is provided with an auxiliary function unit to be controlled, and the auxiliary function unit is at least a part of an arm portion on the same side as the operator while keeping the operating hand of the user who operates the steering unit fixed to the steering unit. A steering device is provided that is placed in an operable position.

また、上記補助機能部は、上記操作手を上記操舵部に固定したまま、上記操作手の主根部による押下により操作が可能な位置に配置されてもよい。 Further, the auxiliary function unit may be arranged at a position where it can be operated by pressing the main root portion of the operator while keeping the operator fixed to the steering unit.

また、上記操舵部は、ダイヤル形状に形成され、上記ユーザの上記操作手による回転操作に基づいて、上記移動体の移動方向を制御してもよい。 Further, the steering unit may be formed in a dial shape, and the moving direction of the moving body may be controlled based on the rotation operation by the operator of the user.

また、上記補助機能は、上記移動体の周囲に存在する人物に対する報知機能であってもよい。 Further, the auxiliary function may be a notification function for a person existing around the moving body.

また、上記補助機能は、警音出力機能であってもよい。 Further, the auxiliary function may be a warning sound output function.

また、上記移動体は、乗り物であり、上記ユーザは、上記乗り物の搭乗者であってもよい。 Further, the moving body is a vehicle, and the user may be a passenger of the vehicle.

また、自律移動機能を有する移動体あってもよい。 Further, there may be a moving body having an autonomous moving function.

以上説明したように本発明によれば、操舵制御と他の機能制御とを同時かつより安全に行うことが可能となる。 As described above, according to the present invention, steering control and other function control can be performed simultaneously and more safely.

本発明の一実施形態に係る操舵装置１０の外観の一例である。This is an example of the appearance of the steering device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 同実施形態に係るThe present embodiment

以下に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。 Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are designated by the same reference numerals, so that duplicate description will be omitted.

＜１．実施形態＞
まず、本発明の一実施形態の背景について述べる。近年、種々の移動体や、当該移動体の移動を制御する操舵装置が開発されている。また、操舵装置には、例えば、片手での操作を想定して形成される装置もある。 <1. Embodiment>
First, the background of one embodiment of the present invention will be described. In recent years, various moving bodies and steering devices for controlling the movement of the moving bodies have been developed. Further, as the steering device, for example, there is a device formed assuming operation with one hand.

上記のような操舵装置には、例えば、フォークリフトに備えられるノブを有するステアリング、電動車いすやシニアカーなどに備えられる移動制御レバーなどが挙げられる。また、一般的な自動車においても、片手が不自由なユーザによるハンドル操作を補助するための外付けノブなどが流通している。 Examples of the steering device as described above include a steering wheel having a knob provided on a forklift, a movement control lever provided on an electric wheelchair, a senior car, and the like. Further, even in a general automobile, an external knob or the like for assisting a user who has a handicap in one hand to operate the steering wheel is on the market.

さらには、昨今では近い将来における自動運転車の実用化が期待されているが、例えば、ユーザが自動運転をアシストする場合、ごく近い距離を移動する場合、また緊急時などには、ユーザによる操舵操作が求められることも想定される。 Furthermore, in recent years, it is expected that autonomous vehicles will be put into practical use in the near future. For example, when the user assists autonomous driving, when traveling a very short distance, or in an emergency, the user steers. It is also expected that operation will be required.

一方、上記のような状況のために、一般的な車両と同等のステアリングを設けた場合、通常時には使用しない構成により車室を圧迫すると共に機能美を損ねる可能性もある。このため、自動運転車などに具備される装置は、片手で操作が可能な程度の小型かつ簡易な装置であることが望ましい。また、上記のような操舵装置に、例えば、ホーンや方向指示器などの制御を行う構成を搭載することで、片手により車両の操舵と周囲への報知などを行うことが可能となる。 On the other hand, due to the above situation, if a steering wheel equivalent to that of a general vehicle is provided, there is a possibility that the passenger compartment may be compressed and the functional beauty may be impaired due to a configuration that is not normally used. For this reason, it is desirable that the device provided in the autonomous driving vehicle or the like is a small and simple device that can be operated with one hand. Further, by mounting the steering device as described above with a configuration for controlling a horn, a direction indicator, or the like, it is possible to steer the vehicle and notify the surroundings with one hand.

しかし、上述したように、操舵装置に操舵制御以外の機能を制御する構造を搭載する場合、当該構造に対する操作が操舵操作を妨げないよう、当該構造の位置、形状、機構を考慮することが重要となる。 However, as described above, when the steering device is equipped with a structure that controls functions other than steering control, it is important to consider the position, shape, and mechanism of the structure so that the operation on the structure does not interfere with the steering operation. Will be.

図２は、片手で操作を行う操舵装置９０の一例である。図２に示す操舵装置９０は、操舵部９１２、ホーンスイッチ９１４、方向指示器スイッチ９１６Ｌおよび９１６Ｒを含む操作部９１０を備えている。 FIG. 2 is an example of a steering device 90 that is operated with one hand. The steering device 90 shown in FIG. 2 includes an operation unit 910 including a steering unit 912, a horn switch 914, and turn signal switches 916L and 916R.

（操舵部９１２）
操舵部９１２は、例えば、図示するようなダイヤルとして実現されてもよい。また、操舵部９１２は、ユーザが片手で操作を行うのに適した形状および大きさで形成される。ユーザは、操舵部９１２を回転させることで、移動体の移動方向を制御することができでよい。 (Steering unit 912)
The steering unit 912 may be realized as a dial as shown, for example. Further, the steering unit 912 is formed in a shape and size suitable for the user to operate with one hand. The user may be able to control the moving direction of the moving body by rotating the steering unit 912.

また、操舵部９１２は、ユーザによる回転操作が行われない場合、自動的に基準方向まで復帰するように設計されてよい。すなわち、操舵部９１２からユーザの手が離れた場合、移動体の移動方向は、自動的に基準方向に復帰する。なお、上記の基準方向は、移動体の正面方向であってもよい。 Further, the steering unit 912 may be designed so as to automatically return to the reference direction when the rotation operation by the user is not performed. That is, when the user's hand is released from the steering unit 912, the moving direction of the moving body automatically returns to the reference direction. The reference direction may be the front direction of the moving body.

（ホーンスイッチ９１４）
ホーンスイッチ９１４は、ホーンなどの警音の出力を制御する構成である。ユーザは、ホーンスイッチ９１４を指で押下することで、移動体に警音を出力させることができる。 (Horn switch 914)
The horn switch 914 is configured to control the output of a warning sound such as a horn. The user can make the moving body output a warning sound by pressing the horn switch 914 with a finger.

（方向指示器スイッチ９１６）
方向指示器スイッチ９１６Ｌおよび９１６Ｒは、移動体に具備される方向指示器の点灯および消灯を制御するための構成である。ユーザは、方向指示器スイッチ９１６Ｌまたは９１６Ｒを指で押下することで、それぞれ移動体の左側に具備される方向指示器または移動体の右側に具備される方向指示器の点灯と消灯とを切り替えることができる。 (Direction indicator switch 916)
The direction indicator switches 916L and 916R are configured to control the lighting and extinguishing of the direction indicators provided on the moving body. By pressing the direction indicator switch 916L or 916R with a finger, the user switches between turning on and off the direction indicator provided on the left side of the moving body or the direction indicator provided on the right side of the moving body, respectively. Can be done.

上記のような操舵装置９０の構成によれば、ユーザが手の位置をほぼ動かすことなく、片手で操舵部９１２、ホーンスイッチ９１４、方向指示器スイッチ９１６Ｌおよび９１６Ｒを操作することができ、緊急時などにも迷うことなく直感的な運転を行うことができる。 According to the configuration of the steering device 90 as described above, the user can operate the steering unit 912, the horn switch 914, the turn signal switches 916L and 916R with one hand with almost no movement of the hand position, and in an emergency. You can drive intuitively without hesitation.

しかし、ホーンスイッチ９１４や方向指示器スイッチ９１６Ｌおよび９１６Ｒが操舵部９１２と別途に配置されており、かつ指での押下による操作を行う機構である場合、ユーザが操舵操作中に各スイッチを押下するためには、手を操舵部９１２から離す必要があり、移動体の操舵操作が一時的に行えなくなる可能性がある。 However, when the horn switch 914 and the direction indicator switches 916L and 916R are arranged separately from the steering unit 912 and the mechanism is such that the operation is performed by pressing with a finger, the user presses each switch during the steering operation. Therefore, it is necessary to release the hand from the steering unit 912, and there is a possibility that the steering operation of the moving body cannot be performed temporarily.

また、図２に示すように、各スイッチが操舵部９１２の情報近傍に配置される場合であっても、操舵操作中に各スイッチを押下するためには、少なくとも一本の指を操舵部９１２から離す必要があり、操舵操作がおろそかになる可能性や、操舵部９１２を把持する力が弱まり、操舵部９１２が基準位置に復帰してしまう可能性もある。 Further, as shown in FIG. 2, even when each switch is arranged near the information of the steering unit 912, in order to press each switch during the steering operation, at least one finger is pressed on the steering unit 912. It is necessary to move away from the steering unit, and the steering operation may be neglected, or the force for gripping the steering unit 912 may be weakened, and the steering unit 912 may return to the reference position.

さらには、図２に示すような配置では、操舵部９１２の操舵操作中に方向指示器スイッチ９１６Ｌまたは９１６Ｒを押下しようとした際に、誤って指がホーンスイッチ９１４にホーンが作動してしまうなどの誤操作を招くことも想定される。 Further, in the arrangement as shown in FIG. 2, when the direction indicator switch 916L or 916R is pressed during the steering operation of the steering unit 912, the finger accidentally operates the horn on the horn switch 914. It is also expected that this will lead to erroneous operation.

上記のような誤操作を防止するためには、ホーンを作動させるために必要な荷重を大きくすることも考えられるが、この場合、指により力を入れる必要があることから、操舵操作がさらにおろそかとなる可能性がある。 In order to prevent the above-mentioned erroneous operation, it is possible to increase the load required to operate the horn, but in this case, since it is necessary to apply more force with the finger, the steering operation is further neglected. There is a possibility of becoming.

本発明の一実施形態に係る操舵装置１０は上記の点に着目して発想されたものであり、操舵制御と他の機能制御とを同時かつより安全に行うことを可能とする。以下、上記の効果を奏する操舵装置１０について詳細に説明する。 The steering device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention was conceived by paying attention to the above points, and enables steering control and other function control to be performed simultaneously and more safely. Hereinafter, the steering device 10 that exhibits the above effects will be described in detail.

図１は、本実施形態に係る操舵装置１０の外観の一例である。本実施形態に係る操舵装置１０は、操舵部１１２と補助機能部１１４を含む操作部１１０を少なくとも備える。 FIG. 1 is an example of the appearance of the steering device 10 according to the present embodiment. The steering device 10 according to the present embodiment includes at least an operation unit 110 including a steering unit 112 and an auxiliary function unit 114.

（操舵部１１２）
本実施形態に係る操舵部１１２は、図１に示すように、ユーザの片手操作に基づいて移動体の移動方向を制御する構成である。なお、図１には、本実施形態に係る操舵部１１２が上述した操舵部９１２と同様にダイヤル形状に形成され、ユーザによる回転操作に基づいて、移動体の移動方向を制御する場合の一例が示されている。 (Steering unit 112)
As shown in FIG. 1, the steering unit 112 according to the present embodiment is configured to control the moving direction of the moving body based on the one-handed operation of the user. Note that FIG. 1 shows an example in which the steering unit 112 according to the present embodiment is formed in a dial shape like the steering unit 912 described above, and the moving direction of the moving body is controlled based on the rotation operation by the user. It is shown.

一方、本実施形態に係る操舵部１１２の形状は係る例に限定されない。本実施形態に係る操舵部１１２は、片手での操舵操作に適した種々の形状で形成されてよい。本実施形態に係る操舵部１１２は、例えば、レバーやスティック、スライダーなどで実現されてもよい。 On the other hand, the shape of the steering unit 112 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above example. The steering unit 112 according to the present embodiment may be formed in various shapes suitable for steering operation with one hand. The steering unit 112 according to the present embodiment may be realized by, for example, a lever, a stick, a slider, or the like.

（補助機能部１１４）
本実施形態に係る補助機能部１１４は、移動体の移動に伴い所定の補助機能の実行を制御する。本実施形態に係る補助機能は、移動体の移動中において実行が可能な、移動体が有するなんらかの機能であってよい。 (Auxiliary function unit 114)
The auxiliary function unit 114 according to the present embodiment controls the execution of a predetermined auxiliary function as the moving body moves. The auxiliary function according to the present embodiment may be any function possessed by the moving body that can be executed while the moving body is moving.

本実施形態に係る補助機能は、例えば、移動体の周囲に存在する人物などに対する報知機能であってもよい。上記報知機能は、例えば、方向指示器やハザードの点灯、またホーンなどによる警音出力機能が挙げられる。なお、図１には、本実施形態に係る補助機能部１１４がホーンスイッチとして実現される場合の一例が示されている。 The auxiliary function according to the present embodiment may be, for example, a notification function for a person or the like existing around the moving body. Examples of the notification function include lighting of a direction indicator and a hazard, and a warning sound output function by a horn or the like. Note that FIG. 1 shows an example in which the auxiliary function unit 114 according to the present embodiment is realized as a horn switch.

また、本実施形態に係る補助機能部１１４は、操舵部１１２を操作するユーザの操作手を操舵部１２に固定したまま、操作手と同一側の腕部の少なくとも一部で操作が可能な位置に配置されること、を特徴の一つとする。 Further, the auxiliary function unit 114 according to the present embodiment is in a position where the user's operating hand operating the steering unit 112 can be operated by at least a part of the arm portion on the same side as the operating hand while being fixed to the steering unit 12. One of the features is that it is placed in.

ここで、上記の操作手とは、操舵部１１２を操作するユーザの一方の手、すなわち左手あるいは右手を指す。例えば、図１に示すように、ユーザが右手の五指で操舵部１１２を掴みながら操作している場合、本実施形態に係る補助機能部１１４は、五指のすべてを操舵部１１２に固定しながら操作が可能な位置に配置される。 Here, the above-mentioned operating hand refers to one hand of the user who operates the steering unit 112, that is, the left hand or the right hand. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, when the user operates while grasping the steering unit 112 with the five fingers of the right hand, the auxiliary function unit 114 according to the present embodiment operates while fixing all five fingers to the steering unit 112. Is placed in a position where

また、上記の腕部とは、肩から指先までの部位を指す。このため、例えば、ユーザが右手で操舵部１１２を操作している場合、本実施形態に係る補助機能部１１４は、右腕の少なくとも一部で操作が可能な位置に配置されてよい。補助機能部１１４は、例えば、肘、前腕、手などにより操作が可能であってよい。 In addition, the above-mentioned arm refers to a portion from the shoulder to the fingertip. Therefore, for example, when the user is operating the steering unit 112 with his / her right hand, the auxiliary function unit 114 according to this embodiment may be arranged at a position where it can be operated with at least a part of the right arm. The auxiliary function unit 114 may be operated by, for example, an elbow, a forearm, a hand, or the like.

例えば、図１に示す一例の場合、補助機能部１１４は、操作手を操舵部１１２に固定したまま、操作手の主根部（手の付け根部分）による押下により操作が可能な位置に配置されている。また、この場合、補助機能部１１４は、操舵部１１２の回転操作に伴い操作手の主根部の位置が変化した場合でも押下が行える大きさ、および形状を有してよい。 For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 1, the auxiliary function unit 114 is arranged at a position where it can be operated by pressing with the main root portion (base portion of the hand) of the operator while keeping the operator fixed to the steering unit 112. There is. Further, in this case, the auxiliary function unit 114 may have a size and a shape that can be pressed even when the position of the main root portion of the operator changes due to the rotation operation of the steering unit 112.

上記のような配置によれば、操舵部１１２から指を離すことなく補助機能を制御することができ、より安全に移動体の操舵を行うことが可能となる。 According to the above arrangement, the auxiliary function can be controlled without releasing the finger from the steering unit 112, and the moving body can be steered more safely.

また、例えば、ホーンなどの警音出力に係る誤操作防止のために補助機能部１１４の押下に必要な荷重を大きくした場合であっても、主根部は物理的に力を入れやすい部位であることから、操舵部１１２から指や手のひらを離さずに補助機能部１１４を押下することができ、操作性と補助機能制御に係る誤操作防止を両立することができる。 Further, for example, even when the load required for pressing the auxiliary function unit 114 is increased in order to prevent erroneous operation related to the output of a horn or the like, the main root portion should be a part where it is easy to physically apply force. Therefore, the auxiliary function unit 114 can be pressed without releasing the finger or the palm from the steering unit 112, and both operability and prevention of erroneous operation related to auxiliary function control can be achieved.

以上、本実施形態に係る補助機能部１１４を操作手の主根部での押下操作する場合について説明した。一方、本実施形態に係る補助機能部１１４の配置や形状は係る例に限定されない。例えば、本実施形態に係る補助機能部１１４は、操舵部１１２と一体に形成されてもよい。 The case where the auxiliary function unit 114 according to the present embodiment is pressed by the main root of the operator has been described above. On the other hand, the arrangement and shape of the auxiliary function unit 114 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above example. For example, the auxiliary function unit 114 according to the present embodiment may be integrally formed with the steering unit 112.

例えば、補助機能部１１４が方向指示器の制御を行う場合、操舵部１１２兼補助機能部１１４は、左右にスライドが可能なように設けられてもよい。この場合、ユーザは、操舵部１１２兼補助機能部１１４を右側にスライドさせることで、移動体の右側に配置される方向指示器をオンにできてよい。また、同様に、ユーザは、操舵部１１２兼補助機能部１１４を左側にスライドさせることで、移動体の左側に配置される方向指示器をオンにできてよい。 For example, when the auxiliary function unit 114 controls the turn signal, the steering unit 112 and auxiliary function unit 114 may be provided so as to be able to slide left and right. In this case, the user may be able to turn on the turn signal arranged on the right side of the moving body by sliding the steering unit 112 and the auxiliary function unit 114 to the right side. Similarly, the user may turn on the turn signal arranged on the left side of the moving body by sliding the steering unit 112 and the auxiliary function unit 114 to the left side.

以上、本実施形態に係る操舵部１１２および補助機能部１１４の機能や配置に係る特徴について説明した。なお、本実施形態に係る操舵装置１０は、例えば、上述した操舵操作が求められる乗り物に搭載されてもよい。この場合、当該乗り物の搭乗者であるユーザは、片手で操舵操作を行いながら、ホーンや方向指示器などを安全に操作することが可能である。 The features related to the functions and arrangements of the steering unit 112 and the auxiliary function unit 114 according to the present embodiment have been described above. The steering device 10 according to the present embodiment may be mounted on, for example, a vehicle that requires the above-mentioned steering operation. In this case, the user who is a passenger of the vehicle can safely operate the horn, the direction indicator, and the like while performing the steering operation with one hand.

なお、上記の乗り物には、上述したフォークリフトや、電動車いす、シニアカーなどが挙げられる。また、上記の乗り物には、自律移動機能を有する車両（自動運転車）、船舶、航空機などが含まれてよい。 The above-mentioned vehicles include the above-mentioned forklifts, electric wheelchairs, senior cars and the like. In addition, the vehicle may include a vehicle (autonomous driving vehicle) having an autonomous movement function, a ship, an aircraft, and the like.

本実施形態に係る操舵装置１０が上記のような乗り物に搭載される場合、操舵装置１０は、例えば、搭乗者が着座するシートのアームレストや、シート前方のインストルメントパネル近傍などに配置されてもよい。 When the steering device 10 according to the present embodiment is mounted on a vehicle as described above, the steering device 10 may be arranged, for example, near the armrest of the seat on which the occupant sits, or near the instrument panel in front of the seat. Good.

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以上説明したように、本発明の一実施形態に係る操舵装置１０は、ユーザの片手操作に基づいて移動体の移動方向を制御する操舵部１１２と、上記移動体の移動に伴い所定の補助機能を制御する補助機能部１１４と、を備え、補助機能部１１４は、操舵部１１２を操作する上記ユーザの操作手を操舵部１１２に固定したまま、当該操作手と同一側の腕部の少なくとも一部で操作が可能な位置に配置されること、を特徴の一つとする。操舵制御と他の機能制御とを同時かつより安全に行うことが可能となる。 <2. Summary>
As described above, the steering device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a steering unit 112 that controls the moving direction of the moving body based on one-handed operation of the user, and a predetermined auxiliary function with the movement of the moving body. The auxiliary function unit 114 includes an auxiliary function unit 114 that controls the steering unit 112, and the auxiliary function unit 114 keeps the operating hand of the user who operates the steering unit 112 fixed to the steering unit 112, and at least one of the arms on the same side as the operating hand. One of the features is that it is placed in a position where it can be operated by the unit. Steering control and other function control can be performed simultaneously and more safely.

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詳細に説明したが、本発明はかかる例に限定されない。本発明の属する技術の分野における通常の知識を有する者であれば、特許請求の範囲に記載された技術的思想の範疇内において、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、これらについても、当然に本発明の技術的範囲に属するものと了解される。 Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that anyone with ordinary knowledge in the field of technology to which the present invention belongs can come up with various modifications or modifications within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims. , These are also naturally understood to belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

１０ 操舵装置、 １１０ 操作部、 １１２ 操舵部、 １１４ 補助機能部
10 Steering device, 110 Operation unit, 112 Steering unit, 114 Auxiliary function unit

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ユーザの片手操作に基づいて移動体の移動方向を制御する操舵部と、
前記移動体の移動に伴い所定の補助機能の実行を制御する補助機能部と、
を備え、
前記補助機能部は、前記操舵部を操作する前記ユーザの操作手を前記操舵部に固定したまま、前記操作手と同一側の腕部の少なくとも一部で操作が可能な位置に配置される、
操舵装置。 A steering unit that controls the moving direction of the moving body based on the user's one-handed operation,
An auxiliary function unit that controls the execution of a predetermined auxiliary function as the moving body moves,
With
The auxiliary function unit is arranged at a position where it can be operated by at least a part of the arm portion on the same side as the operator while the user's operating hand operating the steering unit is fixed to the steering unit.
Steering device. 前記補助機能部は、前記操作手を前記操舵部に固定したまま、前記操作手の主根部による押下により操作が可能な位置に配置される、
請求項１に記載の操舵装置。 The auxiliary function unit is arranged at a position where it can be operated by pressing the main root portion of the operator while keeping the operator fixed to the steering unit.
The steering device according to claim 1. 前記操舵部は、ダイヤル形状に形成され、前記ユーザの前記操作手による回転操作に基づいて、前記移動体の移動方向を制御する、
請求項１または２に記載の操舵装置。 The steering unit is formed in a dial shape, and controls the moving direction of the moving body based on the rotation operation by the operator of the user.
The steering device according to claim 1 or 2. 前記補助機能は、前記移動体の周囲に存在する人物に対する報知機能である、
請求項１〜３のいずれかに記載の操舵装置。 The auxiliary function is a notification function for a person existing around the moving body.
The steering device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 前記補助機能は、警音出力機能である、
請求項１〜４のいずれかに記載の操舵装置。 The auxiliary function is a warning sound output function.
The steering device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 前記移動体は、乗り物であり、
前記ユーザは、前記乗り物の搭乗者である、
請求項１〜５のいずれかに記載の操舵装置。 The moving body is a vehicle and
The user is a passenger of the vehicle,
The steering device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 前記移動体は、自律移動機能を有する移動体である、
請求項１〜６のいずれかに記載の操舵装置。
The moving body is a moving body having an autonomous moving function.
The steering device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
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