JP3803460B2 - Key switch array device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a key switch arrangement device for setting a plurality of types of key switches in an arbitrary arrangement in a key switch mounting portion provided on an operation plate.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Various facilities such as a transport device and an assembly device are provided in the assembly line of an automobile, and these facilities are controlled by an operation device having a large number of key switches. Such an operating device is provided with a common key switch such as a power switch and an emergency stop switch regardless of the type, but the types and arrangement of other key switches differ depending on the type of operating device.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
When the operator performs training to operate the operating device, using the operating device actually installed on the assembly line will interfere with production work. A simulator that can reproduce the state is used. However, since the arrangement of the key switches of the operating device varies greatly depending on the type of the target equipment, there is a problem that the cost increases if an operating device having a different key switch arrangement for each equipment is manufactured.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to arbitrarily change the arrangement of key switches of an operating device that controls the equipment according to the type of the equipment to be processed.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a key switch arranging device for setting a plurality of types of key switches in an arbitrary arrangement on a key switch mounting portion provided on an operation plate, and The buffer means for storing various types of key switches arranged and stored for each type, and temporarily supporting a plurality of key switches in the above-mentioned arbitrary arrangement, and the temporarily supported key switches collectively to the key switch mounting portion of the operation plate A key switch arrangement means for setting, a key switch transfer means for transferring a key switch between the buffer means and the key switch arrangement means, and a control device for controlling the operation of the key switch transfer means. To do.
[0006]
According to the above configuration, since multiple types of key switches can be set in an arbitrary arrangement on the operation plate, it is possible to control multiple types of equipment with a single operation device, improving convenience. To do. In addition, since any key switch can be selected and arranged from a plurality of types of key switches that are stored in line in the buffer means, not only a variety of key switches can be arranged, but also a key switch arrangement means. Since the temporarily supported key switches are collectively set on the key switch mounting portion of the operation plate, the arrangement can be changed in a short time.
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the buffer means includes a buffer plate having a plurality of guide grooves formed in parallel and formed in a comb shape. The fitting groove formed on the side surface of the key switch is slidably supported in the guide groove of the buffer plate.
[0008]
According to the above configuration, a large number of key switches can be arranged and stored for each type, and the key switches can be slid to be taken in and out from the end openings of the guide grooves.
[0009]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect, the key switch arrangement means includes a support plate formed in a comb-like shape having a plurality of parallel guide grooves. The end opening of the guide groove of the support plate and the end opening of the guide groove of the buffer plate are communicated with each other via a communication groove extending in a direction orthogonal to the both guide grooves. And
[0010]
According to the above configuration, since the arbitrary guide groove of the buffer plate and the arbitrary guide groove of the support plate communicate with each other via the communication groove, the key switch is interposed between the guide groove of the buffer plate and the guide groove of the support plate. It is possible to minimize the moving distance when transferring.
[0011]
According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the third aspect, the key switch transfer means supports the key switch and moves the key switch in a direction along the communication groove; And a second servo mechanism for moving the one servo mechanism in a direction along the both guide grooves.
[0012]
According to the said structure, a key switch can be easily moved along the arbitrary guide grooves of a buffer plate, the arbitrary guide grooves of a support plate, and a communicating groove.
[0013]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the structure of the third aspect, the key switch arrangement means includes a lifting member that supports and lifts the support plate, and the support plate supported by the lifting member is Further, it is raised and lowered between a lowered position aligned on the same plane as the buffer plate and a raised position along the lower surface of the operation plate.
[0014]
According to the above configuration, not only the key switch can be easily transferred between the buffer plate guide groove and the guide groove of the support plate, but also the key switch temporarily supported on the support plate can be easily attached to the key switch mounting portion of the operation plate. Can be set.
[0015]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect, the buffer plate includes a pressing member that urges the key switch supported by the guide groove toward the end opening of the guide groove. It is characterized by having.
[0016]
According to the above configuration, the key switch supported in the guide groove of the buffer plate can always face the end opening of the guide groove.
[0017]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, a display plate for displaying the function of a key switch attached to the operation plate is detachably provided on the surface of the operation plate. And
[0018]
According to the said structure, the function of the some key switch arrange | positioned at the operation plate can be recognized easily.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.
[0020]
1 to 16 show an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an operating device, FIG. 2 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow 2 in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a view in the direction of arrows 4 in FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a view in the direction of arrows 5-5 in FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of buffer means, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of key switch array means, and FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of the process of moving the key switch from the buffer plate to the support plate, FIG. 10 is an enlarged view taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 is a temporary setting of the key switch. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the state, FIG. 12 is a view taken along line 12-12 in FIG. 11, FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of the action when the lifting board is raised, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state where the key switch has been set, and FIG. FIG. 15 is an enlarged view taken along line 15-15 in FIG. 11, and FIG.
[0021]
The training operation device T shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is for simulating the operation of various facilities such as a transport device and an assembly device arranged in an automobile assembly line. The key switch layout can be changed according to the situation. A display 2 composed of a CRT for displaying the operating state of the facility to be simulated is provided in the upper part of the box 1 of the operation device T, and a control device 3 composed of a microcomputer, a printer 4 and a key switch array are disposed inside. The device 5 is accommodated. A first key switch group 7 whose arrangement is fixed and a second key switch group 8 whose arrangement can be changed are provided on the operation plate 6 that is inclined to the front side of the front surface of the display 2. The first key switch group in which the arrangement is fixed is composed of key switches K that are commonly provided in the respective facilities, and the second key switch group 8 that is capable of changing the arrangement is composed of key switches K having different arrangements for the respective facilities. Therefore, the operation of various facilities can be trained by rearranging the arrangement of the plurality of key switches K of the second key switch group 8 corresponding to each facility. A display plate 9 indicating the function of each key switch K of the second key switch group 8 is detachably superimposed on the operation plate 6.
[0022]
Hereinafter, the structure of the key switch array device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0023]
The key switch arrangement device 5 includes a buffer means 11 for storing a plurality of key switches K, a key switch arrangement means 12 for temporarily supporting the key switches K arranged in a predetermined order and setting them on the operation plate 6, and a buffer means. 11 and key switch arrangement means 12 and key switch transfer means 13 for moving key switches K one by one.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 8, the key switch K is formed by integrating a switch body 14 and a support portion 15. There are three types of key switches K: a push button switch operated by pressing the key 16 of the switch body 14, a key select switch operated by rotating the key 16 left and right, and a ring select switch pressed by rotating the key 16 left and right. There is. Block-shaped support portions 15 are common for the three types of key switch K, provided with a fitting groove 15 ₁ to the four sides, opening downward on a ceiling face of the fitting groove 15 _first positioning It comprises a groove 15 _2.
[0025]
Next, the structure of the buffer means 11 of the key switch array device 5 will be described.
[0026]
The buffer means 11 includes a buffer plate 21 that is horizontally supported inside the box 1 on the right side toward the display 2. The buffer plate 21 has five guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ (see FIG. 4) that extend in the left-right direction and open at the left end, and is formed in a comb shape. In the three guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₃ on the front side of the respective guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ , a support portion 15 of a key switch K including the switch body 14 formed of the push button switch is fitted. is supported in a state in which the groove 15 ₁ slidably fitted one by each nine. State also to the front from the four second side guide grooves 21 _4, said key key switch K of the support portion 15 having a switch body 14 consisting of a select switch, which the fitting groove 15 ₁ was slidably fitted in conjunction with the nine support, the front side 5 knots of the guide groove 21 _5, the ring select key switch K of the support portion 15 having a switch body 14 which switches consisting of the slide and the fitting groove 15 ₁ Nine are supported in a freely fitted state.
[0027]
Pushing block 22 which is supported on the right end of the guide grooves 21 ₁ to 21 ₅ ... are fitted groove 22 ₁ ... formed on the side surface (see FIG. 5) in the guide grooves 21 ₁ to 21 _5, and The rollers 23 provided on the upper surfaces of the fitting grooves 22 ₁ are slidably supported while being in contact with the upper surface of the buffer plate 21. On the lower surface of the buffer plate 21, five pulleys 28, 29,... Are provided on two pulley shafts 26, 27 supported via a pair of brackets 24, 24, 25, 25, respectively. The wires 30 having one end bonded to the lower surface of each push block 22 are extended to the left and wound around the left pulley 28, and then turned to the right and wound around the right pulley 29. The direction is changed to the lower side, and the weight 31 is attached to the other end. The weights 31 are accommodated in the pipes 32 so as not to interfere with each other. Thus, by pushing the push blocks 22 to the left by the weights of the weights 31, the key switches K supported slidably in the guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ are pushed to the left. As a result, the key switch K located at the head (left end) stops at a position where it abuts against the stopper 33 provided on the upper surface of the left end of the buffer plate 21.
[0028]
Next, the structure of the key switch arrangement means 12 of the key switch arrangement device 5 will be described.
[0029]
The key switch arrangement means 12 includes a comb-like support plate 41 in which _five guide grooves 41 _{1 to} 41 ₅ whose right ends are open are formed. The five guide grooves 41 _{1 to} 41 ₅ of the support plate 41 are formed into the five guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ of the buffer plate 21, and their open ends are the two guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ , 41 _1. opposed to each other via a communicating groove 42 extending in a direction perpendicular to the - 41 _5. In order to position the guide groove 41 _{1-41 5} into the fitting groove 15 key switch K which ₁ Mate support portion 15 of the support plate 41 to a predetermined position, the positioning of the support part 15 on the upper surface of the support plate 41 stopper 43 ... is provided a groove 15 ₂ is fitted.
[0030]
Inside the box 1, two left and right guide rails 44, 44, 45, 45 with an upper end inclined toward the front side (side away from the display 2) are provided. The two left guide rails 44 and 44 are long, and the two right guide rails 45 and 45 are shorter than the left guide rails 44 and 44. The upper part of the left guide rails 44 and 44 and the right guide rails 45 and 45 are formed. Pins 46, 46, 47, 47 projecting from the four corners of the support plate 41 are slidably fitted into the large-diameter grooves 44 ₁ , 44 ₁ , 45 ₁ , 45 ₁ (see FIGS. 3 and 15) formed in Match. The two pins 46 and 46 on the other side of the support plate 41 (the side closer to the display 2) are slidable in the front-rear direction via the long grooves 41 ₆ and 41 ₆ (see FIG. 3).
[0031]
An elliptical cam plate 49 that is rotated by a motor 48 is provided on one side of the left two guide rails 44, 44, and this cam plate 49 contacts the lower surface of the support plate 41. As shown in FIG. 12, the support plate 41 is in a horizontal position when the cam plate 49 is downward, but as shown in FIG. 13, the support plate 41 is operated from the horizontal position when the cam plate 49 is upward. The posture is changed to an inclined posture parallel to the plate 6. At this time, the pins 46, 46 move along the long grooves 41 ₆ , 41 ₆ to allow the support plate 41 to be inclined.
[0032]
The two left guide rails 44 and 44 are formed with small-diameter grooves 44 ₂ and 44 ₂ connected to the lower side of the large-diameter grooves 44 ₁ and 44 ₁ , respectively. The small-diameter grooves 44 ₂ and 44 ₂ are narrower than the large-diameter grooves 44 ₁ and 44 ₁ , so that the pins 46 and 47 on the left side of the support plate 41 are locked to the lower ends of the large-diameter grooves 44 ₁ and 44 _1. Thus, it does not enter the small diameter grooves 44 ₂ , 44 ₂ .
[0033]
The tips of the four pins 51... Projecting leftward from the left end of the lifting frame 50 are slidably fitted into the small diameter grooves 44 ₂ and 44 ₂ of the two left guide rails 44 and 44. The two front and rear slide blocks 52, 52 supported by the four pins 51 are slidably abutted on the right side surfaces of the two guide rails 44, 44 via a roller group (not shown), and the upper two blocks. When the rollers 53, 53 provided at the tips of the pins 51, 51 are in contact with the left side surfaces of the two guide rails 44, 44, the elevating frame 50 is supported in a cantilevered manner.
[0034]
The lower and upper ends of the two guide rails 44 and 44 are connected by cross members 54 and 55, respectively, a drive sprocket 57 that is rotated by a motor 56 provided on the lower cross member 54, and an upper cross member. An intermediate portion of the chain 60 wound around a driven sprocket 59 provided at 58 is bound to the lifting frame 50. Accordingly, by driving the motor 56, the lifting frame 50 moves up and down along the two guide rails 44 and 44.
[0035]
On the lifting board 61 provided on the upper surface of the lifting frame 50, terminals 61 ₁ (see FIG. 16) that can be fitted to the four terminals 15 ₃ (see FIG. 16) provided on the lower surface of the support portion 15 of each key switch K. 7) is formed in a number corresponding to 30 key switches K that can be temporarily supported by the support plate 41.
[0036]
Next, the structure of the key switch transfer means 13 of the key switch array device 5 will be described.
[0037]
The key switch transfer means 13 includes a solenoid 72 that moves up and down a rod 71 that can be fitted into a support hole 15 ₄ (see FIG. 16) provided on the lower surface of the support portion 15 of the key switch K, and a bracket 73 that supports the solenoid 72. A first servo mechanism 74 that moves in the front-rear direction and a second servo mechanism 75 that moves the first servo mechanism 74 in the left-right direction are provided. By controlling the operation of the first and second servo mechanisms 74 and 75 with the control device 3, the solenoid 72 can be moved to arbitrary positions on the front, rear, left and right.
[0038]
Next, the operation of the embodiment of the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described.
[0039]
Before starting the operation of arranging the key switches K, a total of 27 key switches K consisting of push button switches are supported in the _three guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₃ on the front side of the buffer plate 21 of the buffer means 11 and the front side. nine key switches K consisting of key selector switch to the four first guide grooves 21 ₄ from the side is supported, nine key switches K of the guide groove 21 ₅ of 5 knots from the front side consisting of ring select switch is supported ing. At this time, the support plate 41 of the key switch arrangement means 12 is located on the same plane as the buffer plate 21, and the lifting frame 50 is in a lowered position.
[0040]
Arrangement patterns of a plurality of types of key switches K set in advance are stored in the control device 3, and when a predetermined arrangement pattern is selected therefrom, the key switch transfer means 13 is actuated by a command from the control device 3. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the first and second servo mechanisms 74 and 75 of the key switch transfer means 13 are operated, and the solenoid 72 is moved below any key switch K in the foremost row (left end) of the buffer means 11. Position. When upwardly extending rod 71 of the solenoid 72, slightly lifting the key switch K upper end of the rod 71 is fitted into the support hole 15 ₄ of the key switch K. When the solenoid 72 is moved leftward by the key switch transfer means 13 from this state, the key switch K is taken out from the guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ to the communication groove 42 without interfering with the stopper 33. In this way, when one key switch K in the foremost row is taken out from any of the guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ , the subsequent key switch K is pressed by the push block 22 urged by the weight 31, and the head The key switch K moves forward to a position where it abuts against the stopper 33.
[0041]
The key switch transfer means 13 moves the key switch K taken out to the communication groove 42 to the left end position of the predetermined guide grooves 41 _{1 to} 41 ₅ of the support plate 41 after moving the communication groove 42 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the rod 71 of the solenoid 72 is contracted downward, the positioning groove 15 ₂ on the lower surface of the support portion 15 of the key switch K is engaged with the stopper 43 provided on the upper surface of the support plate 41 as shown in FIG. Positioned. The key switch transfer means 13 repeats the above operation to transfer the three types of key switches K on the buffer plate 21 one by one onto the support plate 41, and as shown in FIGS. Three types of key switches K are temporarily supported in a predetermined arrangement in the _five guide grooves 41 _{1 to} 41 ₅ . When the key switch K is transferred by the key switch transfer means 13, the open ends of the guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ of the buffer plate 21 and the open ends of the guide grooves 41 ₁ and 41 ₁ of the support plate 41 are connected to the communication groove 42. Since the buffer plate 21 and the support plate 41 are on the same plane, the moving operation of the key switch K can be minimized and the transfer operation can be completed in a short time.
[0042]
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13, the cam plate 49 is rotated by the motor 48 to incline the support plate 41 so as to be parallel to the operation plate 6, and then the motor 56 is driven to guide the lifting frame 50 by the chain 60. Raise along the rails 44, 44. Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, the terminals 61 ₁ of the elevating board 61 provided on the upper surface of the elevating frame 50 are fitted into the terminals 15 ₃ of the support portion 15 of the key switch K temporarily supported by the support plate 41. Match. When the elevating frame 50 is further raised, the support plate 21 that supports the key switch K together with the elevating substrate 50 has large diameter grooves 44 ₁ , 44 ₁ , 45 ₁ , 45 of the four guide rails 44, 44, 45, 45. _The pins 46, 46, 47, 47 are guided to ₁ and ascend. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16B, the switch body 14 of each key switch K protrudes upward through the key switch mounting portion 6 _{1 of} the operation plate 6, and a plurality of key switches K for the operation plate 6 are provided. Is complete.
[0043]
In order to change the arrangement of the key switches K, it is first necessary to return all the key switches K on the support plate 41 to the buffer plate 21. For this purpose, the motor 56 is driven by a command from the control device 3 to lower the elevating frame 50 by the chain 60, and the motor 48 is further driven to convert the support plate 41 from the inclined posture to the horizontal posture by the cam plate 49. Subsequently, the key switch transfer means 13 is operated to move the key switches K on the support plate 41 one by one to their original positions on the buffer plate 21. When the key switch K is fitted into the guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ of the buffer plate 21, the key switch K supported at the tip of the rod 71 of the solenoid 72 is fitted into the guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 _5. The key switch K can be locked to the right side surface of the stopper 33 against the urging force of the weights 31. In this way, the three types of key switches K can be sorted by type and returned to the guide grooves 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ .
[0044]
As described above, since a plurality of types of key switches K can be set on the operation plate 6 in an arbitrary arrangement, it is possible to perform operation training on a plurality of types of equipment with a single operation device T.
[0045]
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention can perform a various design change in the range which does not deviate from the summary.
[0046]
For example, in the embodiment, an operation device for training for simulating the operation state of various facilities is illustrated, but the present invention can also be applied to an operation device for controlling the operation of actual facilities. In the embodiment, the key switches K are set in all the key switch mounting portions 6 ₁ ... Of the operation plate 6. However, any key switch mounting portion 6 ₁ . is there.
[0047]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since a plurality of types of key switches can be set in an arbitrary arrangement on the operation plate, a plurality of types of equipment are controlled by a single operation device. It becomes possible to improve convenience. In addition, since any key switch can be selected and arranged from a plurality of types of key switches that are stored in line in the buffer means, not only a variety of key switches can be arranged, but also a key switch arrangement means. Since the temporarily supported key switches are collectively set on the key switch mounting portion of the operation plate, the arrangement can be changed in a short time.
[0048]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, a large number of key switches can be stored in an aligned manner for each type, and the key switches can be slid into and out of the end openings of the guide grooves. .
[0049]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the arbitrary guide groove of the buffer plate and the arbitrary guide groove of the support plate communicate with each other through the communication groove, the key switch is connected to the guide groove of the buffer plate and The moving distance when transferring between the guide grooves of the support plate can be minimized.
[0050]
According to the invention described in claim 4, the key switch can be easily moved along any guide groove of the buffer plate, any guide groove of the support plate, and the communication groove.
[0051]
According to the fifth aspect of the invention, not only is it easy to transfer the key switch between the guide groove of the buffer plate and the guide groove of the support plate, but also the key switch temporarily supported on the support plate is operated. It can be easily set on the key switch mounting part of the plate.
[0052]
According to the invention described in claim 6, the key switch supported in the guide groove of the buffer plate can always face the end opening of the guide groove.
[0053]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to easily recognize the functions of the plurality of key switches arranged on the operation plate.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1 is an overall perspective view of an operating device. FIG. 2 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow 2 in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the main part in FIG. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the buffer means. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the key switch arrangement means. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the key switch. Fig. 9 is a support plate from the buffer plate to the support plate. FIG. 10 is an enlarged view taken along line 10-10 in FIG. 9. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state where the temporary setting of the key switch is completed. FIG. 12 is a view taken along line 12-12 in FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the action when the lift board is raised. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state where the key switch is set. FIG. 15 is an enlarged view taken along the line 15-15 in FIG. Enlarged view of 15 main parts [Explanation of symbols]
3 Control device 6 Operation plate 6 ₁ Key switch mounting portion 9 Display plate 11 Buffer means 12 Key switch arrangement means 13 Key switch transfer means 15 ₁ Fitting groove 21 Buffer plates 21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ Guide groove 22 Push block (pressing member )
41 Support plates 41 _{1 to} 41 ₅ Guide grooves 42 Communication grooves 50 Elevating frame (elevating member)
74 1st servo mechanism 75 2nd servo mechanism K Key switch

Claims (7)

A key switch arrangement device for setting a plurality of types of key switches (K) in an arbitrary arrangement on a key switch mounting portion (6 ₁ ) provided on an operation plate (6),
A buffer means (11) for storing a plurality of types of key switches (K) in an aligned manner;
A key switch that temporarily supports a plurality of key switches (K) in the above-mentioned arbitrary arrangement, and sets the temporarily supported key switches (K) collectively to the key switch mounting portion (6 ₁ ) of the operation plate (6) Arranging means (12);
A key switch transfer means (13) for transferring a key switch between the buffer means (11) and the key switch arrangement means (12);
A control device (3) for controlling the operation of the key switch transfer means (13);
A device for arranging key switches. The buffer means (11) includes a buffer plate (21) having a plurality of guide grooves (21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ ) formed in parallel and formed in a comb-teeth shape, and a key switch (K) 2. The key switch according to claim 1, wherein the fitting groove (15 ₁ ) formed on the side surface of the key plate is slidably supported by the guide groove (21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ ) of the buffer plate (21). Array device. The key switch arrangement means (12) includes a support plate (41) having a plurality of guide grooves (41 _{1 to} 41 ₅ ) formed in parallel and formed in a comb-teeth shape. an end opening of the guide groove (41 ₁ to 41 ₅₎ end opening and the buffer plate guide grooves (21) (21 ₁ to 21 ₅₎ 41), wherein the guide grooves (21 ₁ to 21 ₅ , 41 _{1 to} 41 ₅ ), the key switch arrangement device according to claim 2, wherein the key switches are arranged to communicate with each other via a communication groove (42) extending in a direction perpendicular to each other. The key switch transfer means (13) includes a first servo mechanism (74) that supports the key switch (K) and moves the key switch (K) in a direction along the communication groove (42), and the first servo mechanism (74). The key switch arrangement device according to claim 3, further comprising a second servo mechanism (75) that moves in a direction along both guide grooves (21 _{1 to} 21 ₅ , 41 _{1 to} 41 ₅ ). . The key switch arrangement means (12) includes an elevating member (50) that supports the support plate (41) and moves up and down, and the support plate (41) supported by the elevating member (50) includes the buffer plate ( 21. The key switch arrangement device according to claim 3, wherein the key switch arrangement device moves up and down between a lowered position aligned on the same plane as 21) and a raised position along the lower surface of the operation plate (6). Wherein the buffer plate (21), the pressing member for urging its guide groove (21 ₁ to 21 ₅₎ in the end openings of supporting the key switch (K) of the guide groove (21 ₁ to 21 ₅₎ ( 22) The key switch array device according to claim 2, further comprising 22). The display plate (9) for displaying the function of the key switch (K) attached to the operation plate (6) is detachably provided on the surface of the operation plate (6). Key switch array device.

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