JP2565180Y2 - Slide switch - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slide switch, and more particularly, to a slide switch in which a key switch that is pressed by a slider that is slid is incorporated.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A so-called shuttle switch for performing fast-forward playback or rewind playback in a video deck, a laser disk player, or the like is provided with a so-called shuttle switch that rotates to the left and right sides and automatically returns to an initial position when no external force is applied. A so-called shuttle type switch of a point return type is used. Upon returning to the initial position, the mode automatically shifts to the pause mode. A shuttle type switch and a key switch provided at the center of the shuttle type switch are provided, and the shuttle type switch is operated for fast-forward reproduction or the like, and the key switch is operated for normal reproduction. Such a shuttle type switch is usually provided in a remote control device.

[0003]

However, the above-described conventional shuttle switch has the following problems. That is, since the shuttle-type switch is operated with the right hand while supporting the remote control device with the left hand, both hands are blocked. In addition, since the shuttle-type switch is circular, if it is provided in a remote control device, the entire device becomes wider and the degree of freedom in design is reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a novel slide switch that can be operated as a slide switch or a push switch with one hand.

[0005]

A slide switch according to the present invention comprises a body to which a slider is slidably mounted, a key top incorporated in the slider so as to be pressed in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, and a key switch. An actuator that is operated by pressing the top, a key switch that is operated by the operation of the actuator, and a spring that returns the slider to the initial position when there is no external force applied to the slider are provided. A through groove corresponding to the slide amount is provided, and the key top operates the actuator via the through groove, and the actuator is formed in a shape that can be operated with the key top regardless of the position of the slider. I have.

[0006]

1 is an exploded perspective view of a slide switch according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a drawing of a body constituting the slide switch. FIG. 1A is a plan view and FIG.
3 (B) is a bottom view, and FIG. 3 is a drawing of a slider constituting the slide switch. FIG. 3 (A) is a plan view and FIG.
4 (B) is a bottom view, FIG. 5 (C) is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 5 (A), FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the relationship between a body, a slider and a spring interposed therebetween, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view of a remote control device using the slide switch as a shuttle switch.

The slide switch according to this embodiment has a body 100 on which a slider 200 is slidably mounted.
A key top 300 incorporated in the slider 200 so as to be pressed in a direction orthogonal to the sliding direction; an actuator 400 operated by pressing the key top 300; and a key switch operated by the operation of the actuator 400 500, and a spring 600 for returning the slider 200 to the initial position when the external force applied to the slider 200 disappears.The body 100 is provided with a through groove 110 corresponding to the sliding amount of the slider 200. The key top 300 operates the actuator 400 through the through groove 110,
400 is the key top no matter where the slider 200 is
It is formed in a shape that can be operated by 300.

The body 100 has a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view, and a terminal 180 is insert-molded on a bottom surface 120 thereof with a predetermined pattern exposed. However, the terminal 180 is omitted in FIG. Further, a through groove 110 is formed along the longitudinal direction at the center of the bottom surface portion 120. The through-groove 110 is opened in accordance with the sliding amount of the slider 200. Bosses 131 project from short sides 130 of the body 100 facing each other. Further, a rib 141 is formed on the side surface 140 on the long side facing each other.

On the other hand, on the bottom 120 of the body 100,
A spring holding portion 150 is formed in parallel with the through groove 110. This spring holding part 150 is
A notch 151a is formed in a wall 151 at both ends in the longitudinal direction (sliding direction of the slider 200) in a portion where a spring 600 to be attached to the bracket is fitted.

[0010] At four corners on the back side of the body 100, mounting bosses 160 are provided, each of which has a locking claw protruding at its tip. The mounting boss 160 is for mounting the slide switch on a printed circuit board (not shown) or the like.

The slider 200 is provided on the body 10.
0 is slidably mounted on the
As shown in the figure, the plate has a substantially square shape in plan view, and a circular through hole 210 is opened in the center of the surface side. A substantially rectangular cylindrical guide portion 220 is provided upright around the through hole 210.

An opening 221 is formed in a pair of outer surfaces of the guide portion 220 facing each other.
A concave groove 222 communicating with 1 is formed. Further, a pair of opposing holding projections 23 are provided on the back side of the slider 200.
0 is provided. This holding projection 230 is a spring
600, and is set to such a size as to be able to pass through the notch 151a.

A brush 700 is attached to the back side of the slider 200. The brush 700 has a terminal 180
It comes into sliding contact with the exposed portion of the bottom surface 120 of the body 100. The brush 700 is attached to the slider 200 by three brush attachment protrusions 240.

The spring 600 is set to be longer than the distance between the holding projections 230 when no external force is applied.

The slider 200 is mounted on the body 100.
At this time, as shown in FIG. 4A, the spring 600 held by the holding projection 230 of the slider 200 is held by the spring holding portion 150. From this state, FIG.
As shown in (B), when the slider 200 is slid, the holding projection 230 of the slider 200 passes through the notch 151a, but the spring 600 remains as it is.
The spring 600 stays in the
Is compressed between the wall 151 and the slider 200. Slider
When the external force is released to slider 200, slider 200
It returns to the original initial position (center) with an elastic force of 600.

On the other hand, the key top 300 includes a substantially cubic operating portion 310 and a pressing portion 320 protruding from the back side of the operating portion 310. The pressing portion 320 fits into the through hole 210. The operation section 310 fits into the guide section 220. Also, a notch 312
However, a small projection 311 is formed on the side surface of the operation unit 310.

As shown in FIG. 6, the cut groove 312 is a portion to which an operation member of the remote control device is attached. The small projection 311 fits into the opening 221 of the guide part 220 so that the key top 300 does not fall off. Further, since the spring 800 is fitted on the pressing portion 320, the key top 300 is always elastically urged upward.

The actuator 400 has round holes 41 on both left and right sides.
A tongue piece 410 with 1 is formed. Further, the actuator 400 is rotatably attached to the body 100 by rotatably fitting the boss 131 into the round hole 411, so that the actuator 400 can be seen through the through groove 110. ing.

The cover 900 covers the body 100, and has a rectangular opening 910 for the guide 220 on the upper surface thereof. Further, an engagement hole 920 is formed in the long side to engage with the protruding vein 141 of the body 100.

The key switch 500 is directly mounted on a printed circuit board (not shown), and is provided separately from the body 100 and the like. The body 100 and the like are mounted on the printed circuit board so that the actuator 400 is positioned on the key switch 500. A predetermined gap is provided between the key switch 500 and the actuator 400. However, it is needless to say that this gap is set to a size that allows the actuator 400 to press the key switch 500 when the key top 300 is pressed.

When the slider 200 of the slide switch configured as described above is slid, the contact position between the brush 700 and the terminal 180 changes. Also key top 300
Is pressed, the pressing portion 320 presses the actuator 400 through the through groove 110, and the actuator 400 presses the boss 131.
Is displaced in the direction of arrow A shown in FIG. With this displacement, the actuator 400 presses the key switch 500. As the key switch 500, one that operates with a very small displacement is used.

When the slider 200 is released from the external force, the slider 200 automatically returns to the initial position by the action of the spring 600. When the key top 300 is released from the pressing force, the key top 300 returns to the original position by the force of the spring 800, and separates from the key switch 500.

The slide switch thus configured is used in a remote control device such as a video deck.
A case where the switch is used as a shuttle switch will be described with reference to FIG. Slide switch slider 200
Has fast forward playback and rewind playback functions, and the key switch 500 has a normal playback function. In this way, as shown by the broken line, the operation of fast forward reproduction, rewind reproduction and normal reproduction can be performed with one thumb.

In the embodiment described above, the slider 200
Has been interposed between the body 100 and the spring 600 to automatically return to the initial position.
With the exception of 600, the slider 200 can be a simple slide switch. With this configuration, it can be used as a simple pointing device of a computer instead of a mouse or the like.

The actuator 400 is connected to the body 100
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example,
The actuator 400 may be attached so as to hold the body 100, and may be moved up and down by operating the key top 300.

[0026]

The slide switch according to the present invention comprises a body to which a slider is slidably mounted, a key top incorporated in the slider so as to be able to be pressed in a direction orthogonal to the sliding direction, and a pressing operation of the key top. An actuator operated by the actuator, a key switch operated by the operation of the actuator, and a spring for returning the slider to an initial position when there is no external force applied to the slider. The key top operates the actuator through the through groove, and the actuator is formed in a shape that can be operated by the key top regardless of the position of the slider. Therefore, since the entire slide switch can be configured in a small size, when used in a remote control device, it can be operated with one hand, and the entire device can be configured to be slim. Can be enhanced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a slide switch according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A and 2B are drawings of a body constituting the slide switch, wherein FIG. 2A is a plan view and FIG. 2B is a bottom view.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are drawings of a slider constituting the slide switch, wherein FIG. 3A is a plan view, FIG. 3B is a bottom view, and FIG. 3C is AA of FIG. It is a line sectional view.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a relationship between a body, a slider, and a spring interposed therebetween.

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the slide switch.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a remote control device using the slide switch as a shuttle switch.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100 Body 110 Through groove 131 Boss 200 Slider 300 Key top 400 Actuator 500 Key switch 600 Spring

Claims (3)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A body to which a slider is slidably mounted, a keytop incorporated into the slider so as to be able to be pressed in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, an actuator operated by a pressing operation of the keytop, and the actuator And a spring for returning the slider to its initial position when there is no external force applied to the slider, and the body is provided with a through groove corresponding to the sliding amount of the slider. A slide switch, wherein the key top operates the actuator via the through groove, and the actuator is formed in a shape operable with the key top regardless of the position of the slider. 2. A body to which a slider is slidably mounted, a key top incorporated in the slider so as to be able to be pressed in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, an actuator operated by a pressing operation of the key top, and the actuator The body is provided with a through groove corresponding to the sliding amount of the slider, and the key top operates the actuator through the through groove, and the A slide switch characterized in that it is formed in a shape that can be operated with a key top regardless of the position of the slider. 3. The slide switch according to claim 1, wherein the actuator is rotatably supported by a boss formed on the body.