JP2022035650A - Rotary type operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a rotary type operation device that can flexibly give a sense of moderation when an operator performs a rotary operation.SOLUTION: A piezoelectric element 16 is mounted on a rotary type operation device 1 so that a vibration is transferred to a handler 4 for an operator to perform a rotary operation. A microcomputer 17 includes: detecting a rotation angle caused by the rotary operation by the operator based on an angle signal inputted by an angle sensor 15; and controlling the generation or stop of the vibration transferred from the piezoelectric element 16. A moderation angle for giving a sense of moderation is set to and memorized in a memory 18 by the operator. The microcomputer 17 generates the vibration for giving it to the piezoelectric element 16 when the rotation angle caused by the rotary operation reaches the moderation angle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an operating device including an operator for an operator to perform a rotation operation.

In a rotary type operation device in which an operator picks up an operator with a finger and rotates it to input, in order to give a sense of moderation when the operator performs a rotation operation, a mechanical moderation giving mechanism is generally used. ing.

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Therefore, the feeling of moderation can be given only at the position where the moderation giving mechanism is arranged in advance. Therefore, in order to give a sense of moderation at different rotation positions for each product, it is necessary to individually create operating devices corresponding to each.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a rotary operation device capable of flexibly imparting a sense of moderation when an operator performs a rotary operation.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 1, the vibration element is arranged so as to transmit the vibration to the operator for performing the rotation operation by the operator. The control unit detects the rotation angle due to the rotation operation of the operator based on the angle signal input from the angle sensor, and controls the generation and stop of vibration in the vibrating element. The moderation angle that gives a sense of moderation is set and stored in the storage unit by the user. Then, the control unit generates vibration in the vibrating element when the rotation angle due to the rotation operation reaches the moderation angle.

With this configuration, when the operator rotates the operator, the vibrating element vibrates when the moderation angle set by the user is reached in the storage unit, and the vibration causes the operator touching the operator. It is possible to give a sense of moderation to fingers and hands. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of moderation at any angle, and it is possible to flexibly correspond to various products. Of course, if the user does not set the moderation angle in the storage unit, it is possible to meet the product specifications that do not give a feeling of moderation.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 2, the fixed side member of the operator is attached to the base member, and the rotary side member of the operator is rotatably assembled to the fixed side member. Then, the vibrating element is arranged in the component located in the layer above the rotation side member. In the vertical direction referred to here, the base member side is downward and the operator side is upward. With this configuration, vibration by the vibrating element can be generated in the vicinity of the rotating side member that the operator's finger or hand directly touches, and the operator can feel a sense of moderation more clearly.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 3, the display surface of the display unit is formed by forming the rotation side member into a cylindrical shape having a hollow portion and attaching the support member on which the display unit is arranged to the fixed side member. The vibrating element is arranged on the display unit by arranging it so as to face the hollow portion of the rotating side member. With this configuration, the vibrating element can be arranged on the display unit located in the layer above the rotating side member, so that the operator touching the rotating side member can clearly feel a sense of moderation.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 4, the voltage generated by the piezoelectric element as the vibration element is input to the control unit. Then, the control unit changes the display content of the display unit in response to the rotation operation, and when the voltage generated by the user pressing the display surface of the display unit is input, the control unit performs control related to the display content. conduct. That is, since the piezoelectric element generates a voltage when an external force is applied, the control unit can recognize that the display surface of the display unit has been pressed by the user if the voltage is detected. That is, since the piezoelectric element can be used as a pressing switch, the control unit can perform control such as determining the content selectively displayed on the display unit according to the pressing operation of the user.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 5, the control unit displays a numerical value of the moderation angle on the display unit in response to the rotation operation, and when the user recognizes the pressing operation, the numerical value displayed at that time is displayed. determine. This allows the user to set the moderation angle.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 6, the fixed side member of the operator includes a base portion fixed to the arrangement target, a support portion having one end side attached to the base portion, and the other end side of the support portion. It has a disk part that can be attached to. As a result, when the base portion side is the rear side, the disk portion is located in the front and is arranged on the side closer to the user.

The rotation-side member is rotatably assembled to the fixed-side member, and has a ring portion that is smaller than or equal to the diameter of the disk portion and is operated by a user with a finger. Then, the vibrating element is arranged on the rotating side member, and the annular portion is arranged between the base member and the disk portion. With this configuration, when the user puts his / her finger on the ring portion to perform the rotation operation, the finger touches the outer peripheral portion of the disk portion of the fixed side member. Therefore, the user can more easily feel the vibration of the vibrating element arranged on the rotating side member, and can sufficiently obtain a sense of moderation.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 7, since the vibrating element is arranged in the central portion of the disk portion, when the user hangs a plurality of fingers on the annular portion, the vibration is sufficiently transmitted to each finger. be able to.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 8, the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion is tapered. With this configuration, even if the disk portion is located on the front side, the resistance felt by the disk portion when the user hangs his finger on the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion can be reduced, and the user can perform a rotation operation. Can be done well.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 9, since the outer peripheral surface of the disk portion is also tapered, the feeling of resistance given to the user's finger can be further reduced.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 10, the outer peripheral surfaces of the disk portion and the annular portion are continuously inclined so that there is no step between the two, and the user hangs a finger on the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion. It is possible to give a good operation feeling to the user without giving a feeling of strangeness.

According to the rotary operation device according to claim 11, the energy of vibration can be further increased by providing a plurality of vibration elements, and the operator can feel a sense of moderation more clearly.

An exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a rotary operation device according to the first embodiment. Perspective view showing a rotary operation device Functional block diagram showing the configuration of the control system for the part related to the gist Flow chart showing mainly the processing contents of the microcomputer The figure which shows an example of the mode which causes the piezo element to vibrate according to the angle which changes by a rotation operation. Figure 5 equivalent diagram when the moderation angle is not set The second embodiment is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the rotary operation device. The third embodiment is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the control system for the part related to the gist. The figure which shows the image of the voltage amplitude applied when vibrating a piezo element, and the voltage amplitude generated by a user pressing a piezo element. Flow chart showing mainly the processing contents of the microcomputer A diagram showing an example in which the LCD screen display changes according to the user's operation. A schematic vertical sectional view showing a rotary operation device according to a fourth embodiment. A schematic vertical sectional view showing a rotary operation device according to a fifth embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. As shown in FIG. 1, the base member 2 of the rotary operation device 1 has a substantially shallow cylindrical shape with the upper bottom side open, and the outer surface side of the lower bottom side is fixed to the placement target. The disk-shaped circuit board 3 is housed in the base member 2. Although not shown in FIG. 1, circuit boards such as a microcomputer, which will be described later, are mounted on the circuit board 3.

A fixed-side member 5 of the operator 4 is attached to the circuit board 3. The fixed-side member 5 has a disk shape, and a plurality of mounting pins 6 are arranged on the outer peripheral portion of the disk. A plurality of mounting holes 7 are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the circuit board 3 corresponding to the positions of the mounting pins 6, and the mounting pins 6 are inserted into the mounting holes 7 to mount the fixed side member 5. The rotating side member 8 of the operator 4 is rotatably assembled to the fixed side member 5. The rotation side member 8 includes a base end portion 9 and an operation knob 10, and the base end portion 9 is assembled to the fixed side member 5.

The base end portion 9 and the operation knob 10 are both cylindrical with a hollow portion, and the operation knob 10 directly touched by the operator's hand has a larger diameter than the base end portion 9. A plurality of irregularities are formed on the outer peripheral portion on the upper end side of the operation knob 10, and this portion serves as a non-slip portion 11 when the operator holds the operation with a finger. The operation knob 10 has a larger diameter than the base member 2, and when assembled, the base member 2 is covered by the outer peripheral portion of the operation knob 10, as shown in FIG.

A substantially cylindrical support member 12 is housed in the hollow portion of the operation knob 10, and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 13 which is a display unit is arranged on the upper surface of the support member 12. The upper surface of the LCD 13 is covered with a transparent cover 14.

Although conceptually shown in FIG. 1, for example, an angle sensor 15 composed of a TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistance) sensor or the like is arranged over a fixed side member 5 and a rotating side member 8 of the actuator 4. When the operation knob 10 is rotated by the operator, the angle sensor 15 outputs an angle signal according to the angle that changes with the rotation. Further, the piezo element 16, which is a vibration element, is also conceptually shown in FIG. 1, but is arranged on the lower surface side of the LCD 13.

As shown in FIG. 3, the rotary operation device 1 includes a microcomputer 17 corresponding to a control unit. Hereinafter, it is referred to as a microcomputer 17. An angle signal from the angle sensor 15 is input to the microcomputer 17. Further, the microcomputer 17 applies a predetermined level voltage to the piezo element 16 via a driver (not shown) or the like to generate vibration of, for example, several 100 Hz in the piezo element 16.

Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer 17 also controls the display of the LCD 13, and when the operation knob 10 is rotated, the display related to the operation is performed on the LCD 13. For example, when displaying an angle according to a rotation operation amount or selecting one of a plurality of control parameters corresponding to an applied product according to a rotation operation, a display corresponding to each control parameter is performed. And so on. According to the electrical connection relationship shown in FIG. 3, in the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the connection between the microcomputer 17 mounted on the circuit board 3 and its peripheral elements and the like is secured.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the user can access the memory 18 built in the microcomputer 17 via a communication interface such as a personal computer 20 and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) (not shown). There is. The memory 18 corresponding to the storage unit is, for example, a flash ROM, an EEPROM, or the like. The user writes and sets one or more moderation angles suitable for giving a sense of moderation to the operator according to the product to which the rotary operation device 1 is applied. Of course, it is possible not to set the moderation angle. In that case, for example, the moderation angle is set to "0 degree".

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the microcomputer 17 centering on the part related to the gist of the present embodiment and also the setting processing by the user. First, the user writes and sets an appropriate angle value in advance in the memory 18 of the microcomputer 17 via the personal computer 20 to give a sense of moderation accompanying the rotation operation of the operation knob 10. (S1). "* Degree" in the figure corresponds to the moderation angle.

The microcomputer 17 reads the moderation angle set in the memory 18 and determines whether or not the moderation angle is set to 0 degree (S2). If the moderation angle is set to 0 degrees (YES), it is not necessary to give a feeling of moderation, so the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the moderation angle is not set to 0 degrees (NO), the rotation angle of the operation knob 10 at that time, which is grasped based on the angle signal input from the angle sensor 15, is sequentially stored in the variables B and A (). S3, S4). Initially, the initial value 0 degrees is stored in the variable B, and 0 degrees is also stored in the variable A if the rotation operation is not performed, but if the rotation operation is performed, the operation amount is adjusted. The angle is stored.

For example, it is assumed that the user has set four moderation angles of 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees, and 360 degrees. In the next step S5, the first moderation angle of 90 degrees is set, and it is determined whether or not the absolute value obtained by subtracting the value of the variable A from the value of the variable B is smaller than the first moderation angle of 90 degrees. do. If the absolute value is equal to or greater than the first moderation angle, the process proceeds to (NO) step S4.

When the value of the variable A increases while going through the loops of steps S4 and S5 and it is determined as "YES" in step S5, the microcomputer 17 applies a voltage to the piezo element 16 to generate vibration (S6). ). As a result, the vibration is transmitted to the operator's hand via the operation knob 10, and the operator obtains a sense of moderation. Then, when the rotation angle at that time is stored in the variable B, the process proceeds to (S7) step S4. At this time, if there is a moderation angle set next, "* degree" is updated to the next angle, for example, from the first angle of 90 degrees to the second angle of 180 degrees.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the piezo element 16 vibrates at the four moderation angles, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees, and 360 degrees set by the user, and the operator operates every 90 degrees. You will get a sense of moderation. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 5 in the case where the moderation angle is set to 0 degree and the moderation feeling is not given.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the piezo element 16 is arranged in the rotary operation device 1 so as to transmit the vibration to the operator 4 for the operator to perform the rotation operation. The microcomputer 17 detects the rotation angle due to the rotation operation of the operator based on the angle signal input from the angle sensor 15, and controls the generation and stop of vibration in the piezo element 16. The moderation angle that gives a sense of moderation is set and stored in the memory 18 by the operator, and the microcomputer 17 causes the piezo element 16 to vibrate when the rotation angle due to the rotation operation reaches the moderation angle.

With this configuration, when the operator rotates the operator 4, the piezo element 16 vibrates when the moderation angle set by the user in the memory 18 is reached. Therefore, the vibration causes the operation knob 10 of the operator 4. It is possible to give a sense of moderation to the fingers and hands of the operator who is touching. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of moderation at an arbitrary angle, and the rotary operation device 1 can be flexibly adapted to various products.

Further, in the rotary type operation device 1, the fixed side member 5 of the operator 4 is attached to the base member 2, and the rotary side member 8 is rotatably assembled to the fixed side member 5. Then, the piezo element 16 is arranged in the component component located in the layer of the rotation side member 5 or more. With this configuration, vibration by the piezo element 16 can be generated in the vicinity of the rotating side member 8 that the operator's finger or hand directly touches, and the operator can feel a sense of moderation more clearly.

Specifically, the rotating side member 8 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a hollow portion, the support member 12 on which the LCD 13 is arranged is attached to the fixed side member 5, and the display surface of the LCD 13 is arranged so as to face the hollow portion. The piezo element 16 was arranged on the lower surface of the LCD 13. As a result, the operator who is touching the operation knob 10 of the rotating side member 8 can clearly feel a sense of moderation.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, the description thereof will be omitted, and different parts will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, in the rotary operation device 21 of the second embodiment, the piezo element 16 is arranged on the circuit board 3. With this configuration, the wiring between the microcomputer 17 and the piezo element 16 is shortened, and the rotary operation device 21 can be assembled with the piezo element 16 mounted on the circuit board 3 in advance, so that the assembly work can be performed. It will be easier.

(Third Embodiment)
The rotary operation device 31 of the third embodiment is such that, for example, in the configuration of the first embodiment, the microcomputer 32 instead of the microcomputer 17 switches the contents of the screen displayed on the LCD 13 according to the rotation operation of the operator 4. Control. Further, the microcomputer 32 causes the operator 4 to have a function as a pressing switch by detecting the voltage generated by the piezo element 16 when the user presses the cover 14 with a finger. Then, when the voltage exceeds the threshold value, the microcomputer 32 considers that the switch has been turned on, and determines the selective content displayed on the LCD 13.

As shown in FIG. 8, the voltage generated by the piezo element 16 is input to the port of the microcomputer 32 via the diode bridge 33. The diode bridge 33 is used as a filter for removing noise superimposed on the voltage. If necessary, an amplifier may be arranged on the output side of the diode bridge 33 to amplify the voltage. Further, a CR filter may be arranged instead of the diode bridge 33.

FIG. 9 shows an image of a voltage amplitude applied when the piezo element 16 is vibrated and a voltage amplitude generated by the user pressing the piezo element 16. It is desirable that the piezo element 16 be vibrated in such a manner that the user can sufficiently feel the moderation even when the moderation angle is reached when the user performs the pressing operation and the rotating operation at the same time.

Next, the operation of the third embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, when the operation knob 10 is rotated (S11), the microcomputer 32 has a piezo element at the moderation angle as needed, that is, if the moderation angle has already been set as in the first embodiment. 16 is vibrated (S12). Further, the microcomputer 32 changes the screen displayed on the LCD 13 according to the rotation of the operation knob 10 (S13). For example, when there are 10 types of screens to be displayed, the 10 types of screens are periodically displayed according to the rotation of the operation knob 10.

If the screen currently displayed on the LCD 13 is a screen for setting a numerical value (S14; YES), the numerical value displayed on the screen is changed according to the rotation of the operation knob 10. This allows the user to select a number. Then, when the user detects the voltage generated by the piezo element 16 by pressing the cover 14 with a finger, the numerical value displayed at that time is fixed (S15). In this case as well, as in step S12, if the moderation angle has already been set, the piezo element 16 is vibrated at the moderation angle. Then, if the setting is completed (YES), the process ends, and if the setting is not completed (NO), the process returns to step S11.

FIG. 11 shows an example in which the screen displayed on the LCD 13 changes. For example, in the first embodiment, the moderation angle setting that was performed by using the personal computer 20 is performed by the rotary operation device 31. When the screen of "rotation angle setting" is displayed according to the rotation of the operation knob 10, the user is made to select "1. Yes" or "2. No" of the setting on the screen. When the user rotates the operation knob 10 and selects "1. Yes" and the user presses the cover 14 with his / her finger to turn "Switch: On", the selection of "1. Yes" is confirmed. , Moves to the moderation angle setting screen.

For example, if 90 degrees has already been set, "090 degrees" is displayed. The underlined digits are subject to change. When the user rotates the operation knob 10 to change the numerical value "0" to "1" and the user presses the cover 14 to "switch: on", the selection of the numerical value "1" is confirmed. Display "190 degrees". When the user rotates the operation knob 10 to change the numerical value "9" to "8" and the user presses the cover 14 to "switch: on", the selection of the numerical value "8" is confirmed. Display "180 degrees".

In that state, when the user presses the cover 14 without rotating the operation knob 10 and becomes "switch: on", the selection of the numerical value "180" is confirmed and "Are you sure? (Y / N)" is displayed. (S16). In that state, when the user presses the cover 14 to turn “switch: on”, the rotation angle setting is completed. Then, when the user rotates the operation knob 10, the screen transitions to a setting screen for another parameter or the like.

As shown in the above example, when various settings made using the personal computer 20 can be performed by the rotary operation device 31, it is necessary to configure the personal computer 20 so that it can be connected. There is no.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, the voltage generated by the piezo element 16 is input to the microcomputer 32, and the microcomputer 32 changes the display content of the LCD 13 according to the rotation operation of the operation knob 10, and the user. When the voltage generated by the pressing operation by the cover 14 is input, the control related to the display content is performed. In this way, by using the piezo element 16 as the pressing switch, the microcomputer 32 can perform control such as determining the content selectively displayed on the LCD 13 according to the pressing operation of the user.

Then, the microcomputer 32 causes the LCD 13 to display the numerical value of the moderation angle in response to the rotation operation, and when the user recognizes the pressing operation, the microcomputer 32 determines the numerical value displayed at that time. This allows the user to set the moderation angle in the rotary operation device 31.

(Fourth Embodiment)
The rotary operation device 41 of the fourth embodiment relates to a structure. If the piezo element 16 is arranged on the rotating side member as in the first embodiment, there is a problem that assembly becomes difficult. However, since the operation knob 10 is arranged in front of the rotary operation device 1, if the piezo element 16 is arranged on the fixed side member, it becomes difficult for vibration to be transmitted to the user's finger, and a sufficient sense of moderation cannot be given. There is a risk.

Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, when the piezo element 16 is arranged on the fixed side member and the fixed side member is arranged in front of the rotary operation device 41, the user puts his or her finger on the operation knob to perform the rotation operation. Adopts a configuration in which the finger always contacts the fixed side member.

FIG. 12 is a schematic vertical sectional view of the rotary operation device 41. One end of the support member 43 is connected to the lower case 42, and the other end extends forward in the right direction in the drawing. A support member 43 penetrates through the central portion of the circuit board 44, and the circuit board 44 is supported by an intermediate portion on one end side of the support member 43 in that state.

The upper case 45 has a disk shape, and is supported by an intermediate portion on the other end side of the support member 43 in a state where the support member 43 penetrates the central portion like the circuit board 44. The diameter of the upper case 45 is set longer than the diameter of the lower case 42. The upper case 45 has a recess 46 formed on the front side, and the LCD 47 is arranged on the inner peripheral side of the recess 46. The LCD 47 is supported with its back surface in contact with the other end of the support member 43. The surface of the LCD 47 is covered with a cover 48 similar to the cover 14.

On the back side of the LCD 47, the substrates 49 are arranged at a slight interval. Similar to the circuit board 44, the substrate 49 is also supported in the middle portion on the other end side with the support member 43 penetrating the central portion. A piezo element 16 is arranged on the back surface of the substrate 49. Up to this point constitutes the fixed side member.

The substantially annular operation knob 51 is arranged between the lower case 42 and the upper case 45, and is rotatably supported by the support member 52 with respect to the lower case 42. The diameter of the operation knob 51 is designed to be equal to the diameter of the upper case 45. In the above configuration, the lower case 42 corresponds to the base portion, and the support member 43 corresponds to the support portion. The upper case 45 corresponds to the disk portion, and the operation knob 51 corresponds to the annular portion and the rotating side member. The operator is composed of a fixed-side member and a rotating-side member, but the fixed-side member does not need to include the circuit board 44, the LCD 47, and the cover 48.

As described above, according to the rotary operation device 41 of the fourth embodiment, when the user puts his / her finger on the operation knob 51 to perform the rotation operation, he / she always puts his / her finger on the upper case 45 arranged in front of the operation knob 51. Are configured to contact. Since the piezo element 16 is arranged on the fixed side member on the front side of the rotary operation device 41, the vibration generated in the piezo element 16 can be easily transmitted to the user's finger via the upper case 45. As a result, the user can sufficiently obtain a sense of moderation. In addition, the assembleability of the rotary operation device 41 is improved. Further, since the piezo element 16 is arranged in the central portion of the upper case 45, when the user hangs a plurality of fingers on the operation knob 51, the vibration can be sufficiently transmitted to each finger.

(Fifth Embodiment)
The rotary operation device 61 of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 13 is a modification of the fourth embodiment, and the shapes of the upper case 62 and the operation knob 63 are different from those of the fourth embodiment. The outer peripheral surfaces of the upper case 62 and the operation knob 63 are each tapered, and the outer peripheral surfaces of both are continuous inclined surfaces.

As a result, when the user puts his / her finger on the operation knob 63, the resistance feeling given by the upper case 62 of the fixed side member arranged on the front side can be reduced, and a good operation feeling can be given to the user. Can perform the rotation operation more easily.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above or shown in the drawings, and the following modifications or extensions are possible.
In the rotary operation device 1 of the first embodiment, the second piezo element 16 may be arranged on the circuit board 3 as in the second embodiment. As a result, the two piezo elements 16 can be vibrated at the same time to increase the vibration energy, and the operator can feel a sense of moderation more clearly.
The moderation angle to be set is not limited to four, and may be 1 to 3 or 5 or more.

The non-slip portion 11 of the operation knob 10 may be provided as needed.
The angle sensor is not limited to the TMR sensor, and may be, for example, an optical rotary encoder.
The LCD 13 may also be provided as needed.
The content to be displayed on the LCD 13 in the third embodiment is not limited to the setting of the moderation angle.
In the fifth embodiment, the outer peripheral surfaces of the upper case 62 and the operation knob 63 do not necessarily have to be continuous inclined surfaces. Further, the taper may be applied only to the outer peripheral surface of the operation knob 63.

The current flowing through one vibrating element may be changed to give strength or weakness to the vibration. For example, the strength of the vibration may be set according to the angle, such as applying a weak vibration when the controller is rotated to 75 degrees and applying a strong vibration when the operator is rotated to 90 degrees.
Further, the length of vibration may be set according to the angle. For example, a long vibration may be applied at one angle and a short vibration may be applied at another angle.

When a plurality of vibrating elements are provided, the vibrating element to be vibrated may be determined according to the angle and the setting. For example, when the vibrating element is arranged at the center of the operator and on the circumference of the rotation, when the operator is rotated, the vibrating element on the circumference is vibrated and the operator is pushed in. The central vibrating element is vibrated. Further, at the time of pushing, the vibrating element on the circumference may be vibrated weakly and shortly while vibrating the central vibrating element strongly.
While the operator is continuously rotated, vibration may be generated at regular intervals without being limited to a specific angle.
The user may decide whether or not to generate vibration. For example, when a plurality of vibration elements are provided, the vibration elements that do not vibrate may be selectively set.

In the drawing, 1 is a rotary operation device, 2 is a base member, 3 is a circuit board, 4 is an operator, 5 is a fixed side member, 8 is a rotary side member, 10 is an operation knob, 12 is a support member, and 13 is an LCD. , 15 is an angle sensor, 16 is a piezo element, 17 is a microcomputer, and 18 is a memory.

Claims (11)

An operator for the operator to perform a rotation operation, and
An angle sensor that outputs an angle signal according to the rotation angle by the rotation operation, and
A vibrating element arranged to transmit vibration to the operator,
A control unit that detects the rotation angle due to the rotation operation based on the angle signal and controls the generation and stop of vibration in the vibration element.
It is equipped with a storage unit in which the moderation angle that gives a sense of moderation is set and stored by the user.
The control unit is a rotary operation device that generates vibration in the vibrating element when the rotation angle due to the rotation operation reaches the moderation angle. The base member fixed to the placement target and
The fixed-side member of the operator attached to this base member,
The fixed-side member is provided with a rotary-side member of the operator that is rotatably assembled.
The rotary operation device according to claim 1, wherein the vibration element is arranged in a component located in a layer above the rotation side member. The rotating side member has a cylindrical shape having a hollow portion, and has a cylindrical shape.
A support member attached to the fixed side member and
It is provided with a display unit which is arranged on the support member, the display surface is arranged so as to face the hollow portion of the rotation side member, and is controlled by the control unit so as to perform a display related to the rotation operation.
The rotary operation device according to claim 2, wherein the vibrating element is arranged in the display unit. The vibrating element is a piezoelectric element.
The voltage generated by the piezoelectric element is input to the control unit.
The control unit changes the display content of the display unit in response to the rotation operation.
The rotary operation device according to claim 3, wherein when a voltage generated by pressing the display surface of the display unit by a user is input, control related to the display content is performed. The rotation according to claim 4, wherein the control unit displays a numerical value of the moderation angle on the display unit in response to the rotation operation, and when the user recognizes the pressing operation, the numerical value displayed at that time is determined. Type control device. The operator includes a base portion fixed to the object to be arranged, a support portion whose one end side is attached to the base portion, and a fixed side member having a disk portion attached to the other end side of the support portion.
It is provided with a rotating side member which is rotatably assembled to the fixed side member and has an annular portion on which a user can hang a finger to perform a rotation operation.
The vibrating element is arranged on the rotating side member, and the vibrating element is arranged on the rotating side member.
The diameter of the annulus portion is equal to or smaller than the diameter of the disk portion.
The rotary operation device according to claim 1, wherein the annular portion is arranged between the base member and the disk portion. The rotary operation device according to claim 6, wherein the vibrating element is arranged in the central portion of the disk portion. The rotary operation device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion is tapered. The rotary operation device according to claim 8, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the disk portion is also tapered. The rotary operation device according to claim 9, wherein the outer peripheral surfaces of the disk portion and the annular portion are continuously inclined surfaces. The rotary operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a plurality of the vibrating elements.

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