JP3991491B2 - Rotating / pressing operation type electronic parts and electronic equipment using the same - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is mainly used in an electronic device such as a mobile phone device, and is a rotary / press operation type electronic component that rotates a tangent end of a circular operation knob exposed from the operation surface of the device in a tangential direction and presses it toward the center of rotation. And an electronic device using the same.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional rotary / press operation type electronic component of this type, a rotary encoder 1 with a push-on switch as shown in an external perspective view of FIG. 17 is known.
[0003]
As shown in the side sectional views of FIGS. 17 and 18, the rotary encoder 1 with a push-on switch has a rotary encoder 3 as a rotary operation component portion and a push-on as a press operation component portion on a mounting board 2 with a contact. A switch 4 is arranged, and the push-on switch 4 is fixed so as not to move so that the rotary encoder 3 can move in the vertical direction (in the direction of arrow V shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) within a certain range.
[0004]
As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the rotary encoder 3 has a slide contact body 5 held by the attachment board 2 with a contact so as to be movable in a vertical direction (in the direction of arrow V) and a center thereof. The sliding contact body 5 includes a rotating body 7 rotatably held by a fixed shaft section 6 and a circular operation knob 8 attached via the shaft section 6 so that the rotating body 7 can be rotated. When the leaf spring 9 protruding from the lower end of the blade is elastically contacted with the pin-like protrusion 10 on the front surface of the attachment board 2 with contact, the rotary encoder 3 is biased upward so that it is in a position away from the push-on switch 4 in a normal state. is doing.
[0005]
Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the push-on switch 4 is connected to the rotary encoder 3 on the mounting board 2 with the contact point so that the operation button 11 is in contact with the pressing portion 6A behind the shaft portion 6 of the rotary encoder 3. Is fixed to the opposite surface.
[0006]
The operation of the conventional rotary encoder 1 with push-on switch configured as described above is performed by first applying a force in a tangential direction (in the direction of arrow H shown in FIG. 17) to the upper outer peripheral surface 8A of the circular operation knob 8. By rotating 8, the rotating body 7 rotates around the shaft portion 6 to generate an electrical signal as the rotary encoder 3, and against the urging force of the leaf spring 9 pushing up the rotary encoder 3. Then, by applying a downward pressing force (in the direction of arrow V) toward the center of the outer peripheral surface upper portion 8A of the circular operation knob 8 to move the rotary encoder 3 as a whole, the operation button 11 is moved by the pressing portion 6A of the shaft portion 6. When the push-on switch 4 is operated to generate an electrical signal and the pushing force applied to the circular operation knob 8 is removed, the rotary encoder 3 is pushed back by the elastic restoring force of the leaf spring 9. It was to return to the original state Te.
[0007]
When the rotary encoder 1 with push-on switch is used in the mobile phone device 12, as shown in the perspective view of the appearance of the mobile phone device in FIG. 19, it is combined with another two-circuit push-on switch 13. Often used.
[0008]
As shown in the front view of the partial cross section of FIG. 20, the two-circuit push-on switch 13 includes two self-return-type push-on switches 15A and 15B disposed on the switch board 14 at a predetermined interval. The operation keys 16 that are rotatably supported by the support portion 14A at the center of the switch substrate 14 are configured to operate individually by pressing the upper surface thereof.
[0009]
Next, a method of using the mobile phone device 12 shown in FIG. 19 will be described. When the use of the mobile phone device 12 is started, a plurality of function item menus are displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the liquid crystal display unit 17 of the operation surface 12A. In the state, first, a tangential force is applied to a portion exposed from the operation surface 12A of the outer peripheral surface upper portion 8A of the circular operation knob 8 of the rotary encoder 1 with a push-on switch, and the rotation type is rotated by moving forward or frontward. The function item menu in the display screen (not shown) is moved in the front-rear direction by a signal generated from the encoder 3 to the line with the desired item, and then the upper left surface of the operation key 16 of the two-circuit push-on switch 13 By operating the push-on switch 15A or 15B by pressing the 16A or the upper right surface 16B, a display screen (not shown) The function item menu in the middle is moved left and right to a column with the target item, and the target item is selected. For example, at the position of “transmission”, this time the circular operation knob 8 of the rotary encoder 1 with push-on switch is selected. The outer peripheral surface upper part 8A is pressed and determined. Next, a plurality of destination menus are displayed in a predetermined arrangement order on the liquid crystal display unit 17, and the circular operation knob 8 of the rotary encoder 1 with push-on switch is again displayed. The tangential force is applied to the outer peripheral surface upper part 8A and rotated forward or to the front side to move the call destination menu to the desired destination position in the front-rear direction and select the target destination. The position is determined again by pressing the outer peripheral surface upper part 8A of the circular operation knob 8 of the rotary encoder 1 with push-on switch, and then a call signal is sent to the other party. It is.
[0010]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, a conventional rotary encoder with push-on switch 1 as a rotary / push-operated electronic component is used in a cellular phone device 12 or the like together with a two-circuit push-on switch 13 and included in a predetermined arrangement relationship. When the target selection item is selected by moving the menu including the selection items in two different directions, the operator operates the circular operation knob 8 of the push-on switch 1 and the operation key 16 of the two-circuit push-on switch 13. There is a problem that the operability is poor because it is necessary to operate while moving a finger between them.
[0011]
Further, in a miniaturized electronic device such as the cellular phone device 12, it is disadvantageous in the layout design of the operation surface to dispose two electronic components for selecting function items on the operation surface 12A. there were.
[0012]
The present invention solves such a conventional problem, and in an electronic device that selects and uses a predetermined selection item from a menu having a plurality of selection items, a plurality of selections can be made with one operation knob. It is an object of the present invention to provide a rotating / pressing operation type electronic component with excellent operability, which allows a menu consisting of items to be moved in different directions and allows a desired item to be selected and determined easily and quickly.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the rotation / press operation type electronic component of the present invention is:Two holes are formed in one side of the square, and the two holes are formed on the upper side. Is formed in a diameter that engages with the two support pins at the lower side, the support pins are inserted into the two holes, and the wiring board is held on the lower case of the electronic device used. The circular tip end surface of the projecting portion provided along the longitudinal direction of the lower surface on one side is placed and arranged so that the one side can be moved up and down within a predetermined range and can be rotated around this one side as a fulcrum. The frame placed in and the frameA movable contact at one end of a cylindrical operation knob that is rotatably mounted, and a fixed contact disposed on the frame so as to engage with the movable contact, and an electric signal is transmitted by the rotation of the cylindrical operation knob. It is composed of a rotating operation component unit that emits and two self-returning type pressing operation component units disposed at a predetermined interval on a wiring board below the frame so as to operate by rotation of the frame, Each pressing operation part can be individually operated by pressing the vicinity of both ends of the outer peripheral upper surface of the cylindrical operation knob, and two pressing operation parts can be operated by pressing the center of the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob. It is possible to operate the parts simultaneously.
[0014]
Thereby, in an electronic device that selects and uses a predetermined selection item from a menu having a plurality of selection items, the menu consisting of the plurality of selection items is moved in two different directions with one operation knob. It is possible to easily and quickly select and determine a desired item, and it is excellent in operability, and an inexpensive and compact rotary / press operation type electronic component integrated with an electronic device used can be obtained.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  The invention described in claim 1 of the present inventionTwo holes are formed in one side of the square, and the two holes are formed on the upper side. Is formed in a diameter that engages with the two support pins at the lower side, the support pins are inserted into the two holes, and the wiring board is held on the lower case of the electronic device used. The circular tip end surface of the projecting portion provided along the longitudinal direction of the lower surface on one side is placed and arranged so that the one side can be moved up and down within a predetermined range and can be rotated around this one side as a fulcrum. ArrangedA frame and a circle that is rotatably held around the support axis parallel to the one side in the frame and exposed from the opening of the upper case of the electronic device used so that the upper part of the outer peripheral surface can be operated A columnar operation knob, a movable contact connected to one end of the columnar operation knob, and a fixed contact disposed on the frame so as to be engaged with the movable contact. Electricity is generated by the rotation of the columnar operation knob. Rotating operation parts that emit a signal and predetermined on the wiring board below both ends of the side opposite to the one side of the frame so as to operate by rotating about one side of the rectangular frame. It is composed of two self-returning type pressing operation parts with the same stroke and the same operating force that are spaced apart from each other, and the predetermined range near both ends of the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob is downward. To press operation Each of the pressing operation parts can be operated individually, and the two pressing operation parts can be operated simultaneously by pressing down a predetermined range in the center of the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob. In an electronic device that selects and uses a predetermined selection item from a menu having a plurality of selection items, the menu consisting of the plurality of selection items is moved in two different directions with one operation knob. Items can be selected and determined easily and quickly, providing excellent operability and being integrated with the electronic equipment used, so it is inexpensive and compact, and the wiring board that supports the rectangular frame is installed in the lower case. Since it is held, it has the effect of realizing a rotating / pressing operation type electronic component that can endure even when a large force is applied to the frame body via the operation knob.Moreover, since the thing of the said structure is positioned by engagement of two support pins of the upper case of an electronic device to be used, the opening part of an upper case and the outer peripheral surface upper part of the column-shaped operation knob exposed from here Can be controlled, the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob can be operated smoothly and the appearance is good, and the circular tip surface provided on one side of the rectangular frame allows the frame to be It also has an effect that the operation when rotating the body is stable.
[0017]
  Claim2The invention described inClaim 1In the described invention,Two holes provided on one side of the rectangular frame corresponding to the two support pins,Two through holes with a large diameter at the top and a diameter at the bottom to engage with the two support pinsThe above two support pins are inserted into the two through holes.Each is inserted and penetrated, and inserted into two engagement holes provided in the wiring board below it,Claim 1In addition to the operation of the invention described in (2), since the positional deviation between the rectangular frame and the wiring board of the electronic device used can be regulated, the square The positional deviation is restricted between the pressing protrusion on the lower surface of the frame body and the pressing operation part on the wiring board, and the pressing operation part can be reliably operated as set.
[0018]
  Claim3The invention described inClaim 1 or 2In the invention described in the above, the dimension between the two end portions of the projecting portion provided on the lower surface of one side that becomes a fulcrum when the square frame is rotated is the distance between the two pressing operation component portions disposed on the wiring board. The operation when pressing the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the columnar control knob is stable, and in particular, a predetermined range at the center of the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the columnar operation knob is pressed. Thus, the two pressing operation type parts can be reliably and simultaneously operated.
[0019]
  Claim4The invention described inClaims 1-3In the invention described in any one of the above, the rectangular frame is a U-shaped body in which one of opposing sides serves as a fulcrum during rotation, and a plate-like body that blocks the opening of the U-shaped body In this plate-like body, the fixed contact of the rotational operation component portion is arranged, and the rotational operation component portion can be easily assembled, and there is an effect that quality deterioration during assembly is small.
[0020]
  Claim5The invention described inClaims 1-4In the invention according to any one of the above, in the normal state, the one side that is a fulcrum during rotation of the quadrangular frame is located at the lower end of the vertically movable range, and this side is operated by the pressing operation part. A spring body that urges downward with a force smaller than the force is placed between the upper case and the frame body. It has the effect | action that a press operation type electronic component is realizable.
[0021]
  Claim6The invention described inClaims 1-5In the invention described in any one of the above, the middle portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob is recessed from both sides so as to support a range in which two pressing operation parts can be simultaneously pressed. The person who operates the rotary / press operation type electronic component can operate the predetermined press operation component unit easily by pressing the predetermined position on the outer peripheral upper surface of the cylindrical operation knob. .
[0022]
  Claim7The invention described inClaims 1-6In the invention according to any one of the above, a feeling of moderation is generated when the cylindrical operation knob is rotated, and when the rotary operation type component unit is operated by rotating the cylindrical operation knob, In addition to being able to be reliably stopped at the rotational position, it is possible to prevent the operation knob from rotating when the operation knob is pressed to operate the pressing operation type part.
[0023]
  Claim8The invention described inClaims 1-7In the invention according to any one of the above, the rotary operation component unit is a rotary encoder that generates a signal that varies depending on the rotation direction, and the press operation component unit is a push-on switch. A signal can be directly input to a widely used digital circuit such as a microcomputer, and the device control can be simplified.
[0024]
  Claim9The invention described inClaim 8In the described invention, a push-on switch is provided with a dome-shaped movable contact made of a thin elastic metal plate on a fixed contact provided on a wiring board, and its upper surface is covered with a flexible film coated with adhesive on the lower surface. Thus, the push-on switch has an effect that it is inexpensive, has a small height dimension, and has excellent dustproof performance.
[0025]
  Claim10The invention described inClaims 1-9In the invention described in any one of the above, the contact block for connection, which is conductively connected by the connecting plate made of a thin metal plate integrally formed with the fixed contact of the rotary operation component portion, is pressed by the upper case of the electronic device used. It is elastically connected to the connected contact part on the wiring board, and the electrical signal of the rotary operation part is transmitted to the wiring board of the electronic device used without using the sliding contact, so high contact reliability is achieved. As well as being obtained, it has the effect of saving space.
[0026]
  Claim11The invention described inClaim 10In the described invention, the contact block provided with two or three non-linear contact points on the lower surface is pressed on the wiring board by pressing the center of the two or three connection contacts via an elastic material. When the contact block is pressed with the upper case of the electronic device used to connect the contact for connection to the connected contact on the wiring board, each contact for connection is connected. It has the effect that a substantially uniform contact pressure is applied.
[0027]
  Claim12The invention described inClaim 10 or 11In the invention described in the above, the contact for connecting the shield plate that shields between the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob and the live part of the rotary operation part is used. Or, it is connected to the lower surface of the contact block so that it does not protrude beyond the three connection contacts, and it shares the contact block for transmitting the electrical signals of the shield terminal and the rotating operation parts to the wiring board of the electronic equipment used Therefore, it has the effect of reducing the number of parts and reducing the size.
[0028]
  Claim13The invention described inClaims 1-12In the invention described in any one of the above, the both ends of the column-shaped operation knob are covered with a cover formed integrally with the upper case of the electronic device used to prevent entry of dust or the like into the electronic device used And the appearance of the operation surface of the device is improved.
[0029]
  Claim14The invention described inClaims 1-13In order not to hinder the vertical movement and rotation of the quadrangular frame after the rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to any one of the above is incorporated in the electronic device used, at least the quadrangular frame This is an electronic device that has an upper case with elastic legs that temporarily hold one side that will be the fulcrum when rotating. When assembling an electronic device that uses a rotating / pressing-type electronic component, Since the quadrangular frame can be temporarily held and combined with the wiring board and the lower case, the electronic device using the rotating / pressing operation type electronic component can be efficiently assembled.
[0030]
  Claim15The invention described inClaims 1-14The rotation / pressing operation type electronic component according to any one of the above and the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the columnar operation knob of the rotation / pressing operation type electronic component are pressed, and two pressing operation component parts are formed within a predetermined time. When operated, the electronic device is provided with a switching recognition means using a time measuring means for processing as an electric signal different from the electric signal when either of the pressing operation parts is operated. In addition to the two types of electrical signals generated by the rotation operation of the cylindrical operation knob of the press operation type electronic component, it is possible to detect and output three electrical signals by changing the position of pressing the outer peripheral surface of the operation knob. It has the effect that an electronic device that can be realized.
[0031]
  Claim16The invention described inClaim 15In the described invention, for a menu including a plurality of selection items displayed on the main body display unit in a predetermined arrangement relationship, the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob whose rotation or rotation center axis is parallel to the operation surface A tangential force is applied to the upper part, and a first or second electrical signal is generated so as to move the plurality of selection items in a predetermined direction by rotating or rotating the front side or the front side. And by pressing the predetermined range of the left side or the right side of the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob downward and operating only one of the two pressing operation parts, the plurality of selection items are selected. The third and fourth electric signals are generated so as to move in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction, and a predetermined range at the upper center of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob is pressed downward. Above two The fifth electric signal is generated by simultaneously operating the pressure operating component portion to determine the selection item after the movement, and the first or the second by rotating the cylindrical operation knob. Second electrical signal, third and fourth electrical signals by pressing operation on the left or right side of the upper outer peripheral surface of the operation knob, and fifth electrical signal by pressing operation at the upper center of the outer peripheral surface of the operation knob By using a single control knob, you can move a menu consisting of multiple selection items in two different directions, and select and determine the desired item easily and quickly. Can be realized.
[0032]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0033]
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a partial cross section of a rotary encoder with a push-on switch as a rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof.
[0034]
As shown in the figure, the rotary encoder 21 with push-on switch can be rotated about a side 25A as a fulcrum by a wiring board 24 held in a lower case 22 of an electronic device used and an upper case 23 covering the upper part. A rectangular frame 25 supported by the frame 25, a columnar operation knob 26 rotatably held in the frame 25, one end of the columnar operation knob 26, and one side of the square frame 25. A rotary encoder 28 as a rotary operation type component portion constituted between the plate-like bodies 27, and a contact block 29 connected to the frame body 25 so as to transmit a signal of the rotary encoder 28 to the wiring board; The push-on switches 30A and 30B are formed as two pressing operation type parts formed on the wiring board 24. The outer peripheral surface of the columnar operation knob 26 is formed by an intermediate portion 26B. Side 26A, has a small diameter portion recessed than 26C.
[0035]
Reference numeral 44 denotes a spring material for elastically contacting the contact block 29 to the contact 45 for connection on the wiring board 24.
[0036]
And as shown in FIG. 3 which is sectional drawing in the EE line | wire of FIG. 1, the square frame 25 has the circular front end surface of the protrusion part 31 provided in the lower surface of the one side 25A along the longitudinal direction, On the wiring board 24 held by the lower case 22 of the electronic device used, the electronic device used is formed in the lower small diameter portion of the two holes 33A and 33B provided on the upper surface of the one side 25A and having a large diameter on the upper side. The two circular support pins 32 protruding downward from the upper case 23 of the device are engaged with each other to be positioned with respect to the upper case 23, and are vertically moved by a gap between the step portion 32A of the circular support pin 32 and the upper surface of the one side 25A. It can move, and can turn around the circular tip surface of the protrusion 31 on the lower surface of the one side 25A.
[0037]
The two holes 33A and 33B provided on one side 25A of the frame body 25 have one hole 33A having an oval shape, thereby measuring the distance between the two support pins 32 and the distance between the two holes 33A and 33B. It is designed to absorb errors.
[0038]
Next, the configuration of the rectangular frame 25 and the columnar operation knob 26 rotatably held therein will be described. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG of FIG. 3 and the rotary encoder. As shown in FIG. 5 which is an exploded perspective view of a portion, a U-shaped body 34 including the one side 25A, a side 25B which is opposite to the side 25A, and a central side 25C which connects them, and an opening thereof A rectangular frame body 25 is formed by combining the plate-like body 27 to be closed and fixed with a stopper 35, and is held so as not to rotate by the central side 25 </ b> C of the U-shaped body 34 and the hole of the plate-like body 27. The cylindrical operation knob 26 is held on the metal support shaft 36 in parallel with the opposing sides 25A and 25B so as to be rotatable.
[0039]
And this column-shaped operation knob 26 is exposed from the opening part 23A of the upper case 23 of the electronic equipment used so that the outer peripheral surface upper part may be operated.
[0040]
Further, the end of the cylindrical operation knob 26 on the plate-like body 27 side is hollow, and a rotating body 37 is fitted so as to close the opening, and a movable contact point is provided on the outer surface of the rotating body 37. And a signal elastic contact 39B, 39C slightly different in length from the common elastic contact 39A serving as a fixed contact. The elastic contact point 38 is in elastic contact with the radial contact plate 38, and the rotating body 37 rotates with the rotation of the cylindrical operation knob 26. As a result, the three elastic contact points elastically slide on the radial contact plate 38, and the common elastic contact point 39A. The rotary encoder 28 is configured to generate two kinds of electric signals (pulse signals) in accordance with the rotation direction between the two elastic contact points 39B and 39C.
[0041]
Further, a radial uneven portion 40 corresponding to the radial contact plate 38 on the outer surface is provided on the inner surface of the rotating body 37, and a dowel 41 </ b> A at the tip of the moderation spring 41 fixed to the support shaft 36 is elastically formed thereon. The dowel 41 </ b> A of the moderation spring 41 is in contact with the cylinder-shaped operation knob 26 when the cylinder-shaped operation knob 26, i.e., the rotating body 37 does not rotate. It fits into the concave portion of the radial concave and convex portion 40 and prevents the columnar operation knob 26 from being erroneously rotated and generating an erroneous signal.
[0042]
The electric signal generated between the radial contact plate 38 as the movable contact and the common elastic contact 39A as the fixed contact and the two elastic contact points 39B and 39C as shown in FIG. And are connected to the three connection contacts 43A, 43B, and 43C on the lower surface of the contact block 29 through flexible connecting plates 42A, 42B, and 42C formed of a single metal thin plate.
[0043]
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the contact block 29 has a spherical protrusion 29A provided on the upper surface of the central part of the three connection contacts 43A and 43B, 43C on the lower surface. When the spring material 44 held by the head 23 is pressed, the three contact points 43A, 43B, and 43C are applied to the contact points 45 to be connected (45A, 45B, and 45C) patterned on the wiring board 24 with equal contact pressure. It is elastically connected and connected to the circuit of the electronic device used.
[0044]
On the other hand, two pressing protrusions 46A and 46B are provided in the vicinity of both end portions of the lower surface of the side 25B opposite to the side 25A serving as a fulcrum at the time of rotation of the quadrangular frame body 25. On the substrate 24, two push-on switches 30A and 30B are disposed as two pressing operation parts.
[0045]
As shown in the exploded perspective view of the push-on switch portion of FIG. 6, the two push-on switches 30A and 30B are two sets of fixed contacts 47A and 47B that are patterned on the wiring board 24 at a predetermined interval. And dome-shaped movable contacts 48A and 48B made of an elastic metal thin plate having substantially the same reversing stroke and the same reversing operating force, and flexible films 49A and 49B coated with adhesive on the lower surface. And are formed as two self-return type push-on switches 30A and 30B. The fixed contacts 47A and 47B and 47C and 47D of the push-on switches 30A and 30B are connected to the circuits of the electronic devices used, respectively. ing.
[0046]
The two pressing protrusions 46A and 46B on the lower surface of the side 25B of the rectangular frame 25 are on the central vertex of the dome movable contacts 48A and 48B of the two push-on switches 30A and 30B in the normal state. Are in contact with each other via flexible films 49A and 49B, respectively.
[0047]
The distance between the push-on switches 30A and 30B is smaller than the dimension between both ends of the projecting portion 31 on the lower surface of the one side 25A of the rectangular frame 25, and the outer periphery of the columnar operation knob 26. The push-on switches 30A and 30B are configured to operate in the same manner when the rectangular frame 25 is rotated about the one side 25A by pressing the intermediate portion 26B of the surface. Yes.
[0048]
Further, as described above, the outer peripheral surface of the columnar operation knob 26 has a small diameter portion in which the intermediate portion 26B is recessed from both of the side portions 26A and 26C, and this rotary encoder with push-on switch 21 is provided. It is considered that the person who operates can easily operate the two push-on switches 30A and 30B simultaneously by pressing the intermediate portion 26B downward as described above.
[0049]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, in the state where the rotary encoder 21 with push-on switch according to the present embodiment is mounted on the electronic device used, the columnar operation knob 26 has an upper half side of the columnar shape. The electronic device protrudes from the upper case 23, and both end portions thereof are covered with a hemispherical cover portion 50 formed in one area with the upper case 23 of the electronic device.
[0050]
As a result, the operability of the columnar operation knob 26 is improved, the height dimension of the upper case 23 of the electronic device can be reduced, dust from the end of the columnar operation knob 26 into the electronic device, etc. And the appearance of the upper surface of the upper case 23, which is the operation surface of the electronic device, is good.
[0051]
The rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to the present embodiment is configured as described above. Next, the operation thereof will be described.
[0052]
First, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the upper end portion of the intermediate portion 26B which is a narrow diameter portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob 26 protruding from the operation surface of the upper surface of the upper case 23 of the electronic device is tangential (see FIG. 1 and the rotating body 37 coupled to the end of the cylindrical operation knob 26 is rotated by applying a force in the direction indicated by the arrow H in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 (see FIG. 4). A common elastic contact 39A and two signal elastic contacts 39B and 39C extended from the plate 27 of the rectangular frame 25 are elastically slid on the arranged radial contact plate 38 to provide a cylindrical operation knob. 26 generates an electrical signal (pulse signal) as the rotary encoder unit 28 in accordance with the rotational direction of the rotary member 26, and at the tip of the moderation spring 41 fixed to the support shaft 36 on the radial uneven part 40 on the inner surface of the rotating body 37. Dowel 41A is bullet Slides to generate a click feeling to suit the generation of an electrical signal, and stops fitted into the recess of the radial uneven portion 40 when the rotation of the cylindrical operation knob 26 is stopped.
[0053]
The generated electrical signals are connected to the wiring board 24 from the elastic contacts 39A, 39B, 39C via the connecting plates 42A, 42B, 42C and the connection contacts 43A, 43B, 43C of the contact block 29. It is transmitted to the contact point 45 (45A, 45B, 45C) and transmitted to the circuit of the electronic device used.
[0054]
Next, in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 and FIG. 7 which is a top view in a state where the upper case of the rotary encoder with push-on switch according to the present embodiment is removed, it protrudes from the operation surface of the upper surface of the upper case 23 of the electronic device. The front surface of the partial cross section showing the operation state of the rotary encoder with push-on switch according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 8 at the upper end portion of one side portion 26A of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob 26. When the pressing force of FIG. 4 is applied, the rectangular frame 25 holding the cylindrical operation knob 26 by the pressing force uses the circular tip surface of the protruding portion 31 (see FIG. 4) on the lower surface of one side 25A as a fulcrum. The projections 46A and 46B near the both ends of the lower surface of the side 25B facing the one side 25A push the two push-on switches 30A and 30B on the wiring board 24. The pressing force in the direction of the arrow V1 is applied to the push-on switch 30A close to one side portion 26A of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob 26, which is the pressing position, of the two push-on switches 30A and 30B. In order to act greatly, the dome-shaped movable contact 48A of the push-on switch 30A is pushed down and bends downward, and the rectangular frame 25 has one end 31A (see FIG. 4) of the protrusion 31 on the bottom surface of the side 25A. ) And the other push-on switch 30B as a support axis, and when the pressing force increases, the dome-shaped movable contact 48A reverses and, as shown in FIG. 8, fixed contacts 47A and 47B (see FIG. 6). And the push-on switch 30A is turned on.
[0055]
At this time, the other end 31B (see FIG. 4) of the projecting portion 31 on the lower surface of one side 25A of the quadrangular frame 25 floats upward, but its movement is substantially equal to the operation stroke of the push-on switch 30A.
[0056]
When the pressing force applied to the upper end portion of one side portion 26A on the outer periphery of the cylindrical operation knob 26 is removed, the dome-shaped movable contact 48A of the push-on switch 30A returns to the original dome shape by its own elastic restoring force, Between the fixed contacts 47A and 47B, the original OFF state is established, and the rectangular frame 25 and the columnar operation knob 26 held by the rectangular frame 25 also return to the normal positions shown in FIG.
[0057]
Thus, when the upper end portion of one side portion 26A of the columnar operation knob 26 is pressed, the left push-on switch 30A can be operated.
[0058]
Similarly, by pressing the upper end portion of the other side portion 26C of the columnar operation knob 26, the right push-on switch 30B can be operated.
[0059]
Next, an operation state of the rotary encoder with a push-on switch according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 9 is applied to the upper end portion of the intermediate portion 26B which has a small diameter in the outer periphery of the cylindrical operation knob 26. When the pressing force of FIG. 4 is applied, the rectangular frame 25 holding the columnar operation knob 26 by the pressing force causes the circular distal end surface of the protruding portion 31 (see FIG. 4) on the lower surface of one side 25A to The pressing projections 46A and 46B on the lower surface of the side 25B facing the one side 25A press the two push-on switches 30A and 30B on the wiring board 24 to swing by swinging as a fulcrum. Since the pressing force in the direction of the arrow V2 acts almost equally on the two push-on switches 30A and 30B, the dome-shaped movable contact 48A of the two push-on switches 30A and 30B. And 48B bend almost simultaneously, and the rectangular frame 25 rotates around the circular tip surface of the protruding portion 31 on the lower surface of one side 25A. When the pressing force increases, the two dome-shaped movable contacts 48A and 48B are almost At the same time, as shown in FIG. 9, the push-on switches 30A and 30B are both turned on by short-circuiting between the fixed contacts 47A and 47B and between 47C and 47D (see FIG. 6).
[0060]
When the pressing force applied to the upper end portion of the small-diameter intermediate portion 26B of the cylindrical operation knob 26 is removed, the dome-shaped movable contacts 48A and 48B of the push-on switches 30A and 30B have their original dome shape by their own elastic restoring force. The push-on switches 30A and 30B are both turned off, and the rectangular frame 25 and the columnar operation knob 26 held by the push-on switches 30A and 30B also return to the normal state shown in FIG.
[0061]
Therefore, in the electronic device using these two push-on switches 30A and 30B, when both of the two push-on switches 30A and 30B are turned on, if the timing of turning on is within a certain time, If a switching recognition means using a time measurement means for processing as another electrical signal different from the electrical signal when the push-on switch 30A or 30B is turned on is provided, the pressing operation of the cylindrical operation knob 26 is performed. Thus, an electronic device that can be operated by three kinds of electric signals can be obtained.
[0062]
During the pressing operation of the cylindrical operation knob 26, the rotating body 37 of the rotary encoder 28 is rotated because the dowel 41A at the tip of the moderation spring 41 is fitted in the concave portion of the radial uneven portion 40 on the inner surface thereof. In addition, an error signal is not generated at the contact portion, and the vertical movement of the rotary encoder 28 accompanying the swinging of the rectangular frame 25 when the operation knob 26 is pressed is a plate-like body. Since the flexible connecting plates 42A, 42B, and 42C derived from 27 are absorbed by bending, they are not transmitted to the contact block 29.
[0063]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, two types of electric signals are generated according to the direction in which one cylindrical operation knob 26 is rotated, and three types of electric signals are generated by changing the position of pressing operation. Therefore, it is possible to realize a rotating / pressing operation type electronic component excellent in operability, which can be easily and quickly operated by five kinds of electric signals by using one operation knob.
[0064]
In the above description, the case where the rotary operation component portion is the rotary encoder 28 that generates an electric signal that varies depending on the rotation direction of the cylindrical operation knob 26 has been described. The above-mentioned contents can be applied even to a rotation type switch in which the contact in the direction of rotation is operated when it is only rotated.
[0065]
Further, the case where the push-on switches 30A and 30B are formed by placing the dome-shaped movable contacts 48A and 48B on the fixed contacts 47A, 47B and 47C, 47D disposed on the upper surface of the wiring board 24 has been described. The two push-on switches completed in advance may be arranged on the wiring board 24, and the push-on switch is not a single circuit type but a multi-circuit push-on switch such as a two-circuit type. More electrical signals can be generated by connecting / disconnecting more circuits.
[0066]
(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 10 is a front sectional view of a rotary encoder with push-on switch according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along line HH in FIG. 10, according to the first embodiment. In contrast to the rotary encoder 21 with push-on switch, the rotary encoder 51 with push-on switch is a countermeasure against static electricity generated when an operator touches the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob 26 with his / her hand or finger. And two circular support pins 54 projecting downward from the upper case 53 of the electronic device used through the two holes 56 on one side 55A of the rectangular frame 55, A spring body 58 that urges the center of one side 55A of the rectangular frame 55 toward the lower wiring board 57, with the tip inserted into the hole 57A of the lower wiring board 57. Point that disposed between the upper case 53 and the frame 55 is different.
[0067]
Since the other parts have the same configuration as the rotary encoder with push-on switch 21 according to the first embodiment, the same parts as those according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. The description will be omitted, and different points will be described in detail.
[0068]
First, the ground plate 52 is insert-molded and disposed so as to be exposed at the outer peripheral end portion including the upper end portion of the plate-like body 60 adjacent to the upper half of the outer peripheral portion of the columnar operation knob 26. The cylindrical operation knob 26 is arranged closer to the outer periphery than the movable contact portion (radial contact 38) and the fixed contact portion (common elastic contact 39A and signal elastic contacts 39B and 39C) which are live members of the type encoder 28. .
[0069]
Then, as shown in the cross-sectional view of the plate-like body and the contact block in FIG. 12, the ground plate 52 passes through a flexible connecting plate 42D formed of a thin metal plate integral with the ground plate 52, and then the contact block 59. Is connected to the connection contacts 43D provided side by side on the three connection contacts 43A, 43B, and 43C for the fixed contact portion, and is connected to the connection contacts patterned on the wiring board 57. It is configured to be connected to the earth circuit of the electronic equipment used.
[0070]
Note that the connection contact 43D for the ground plate 52 provided on the lower surface of the contact block 59 does not protrude from the connection contacts 43A, 43B, and 43C for the three fixed contact portions provided side by side. In addition, a gap is provided between the contact point and the lower contact point. However, since static electricity is discharged at the gap and flows to the ground circuit, there is no problem.
[0071]
Next, in the rectangular frame 55, the circular tip end surface of the protruding portion 61 provided along the longitudinal direction of one side 55A is placed on the wiring board 57 of the electronic device used, and penetrates from the upper surface to the lower surface of the one side 55A. The two circular support pins 54 projecting downward from the upper case 53 are inserted from the upper surface into the two through holes 56 having a large diameter on the upper side, and are formed in the lower narrow diameter portions of the respective through holes 56. The front end portion 54 </ b> A that engages and protrudes to the lower surface side is inserted into a positioning hole 57 </ b> A formed in the lower wiring board 57.
[0072]
The rectangular frame 55 can move up and down by the gap between the stepped portion 54B of the two circular support pins 54 and the upper surface of the one side 55A, and the circular tip surface of the protruding portion 61 on the lower surface of the one side 55A. As in the case of the first embodiment, it is possible to rotate around the fulcrum.
[0073]
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to regulate the positional deviation between the quadrangular frame 55 and the wiring board 57. Therefore, when pressing the cylindrical operation knob 26, one side of the quadrangular frame 55 The push-on switches 30A and 30B are controlled by restricting the positional deviation between the pressing protrusions 62A and 62B on the lower surface of the side 55B facing the 55A and the push-on switches 30A and 30B which are pressing operation parts on the wiring board 57. It can be reliably operated under the set conditions.
[0074]
The spring body 58 disposed between the central portion of one side 55A of the rectangular frame 55 and the upper case 53 urges the one side 55A downward with a force smaller than the operating force of the push-on switches 30A and 30B. Then, the protrusion 61 on the lower surface is pressed so as to contact the wiring board 57.
[0075]
Thereby, in the normal state, the play of the rectangular frame body 55 and the columnar operation knob 26 due to the gap between the stepped portion 54B of the two circular support pins 54 and the upper surface of the one side 55A is eliminated, and the spring body Since the urging force of 58 is smaller than the operating force of the push-on switches 30A and 30B, it does not affect the operation of the push-on switches 30A and 30B when the cylindrical operation knob 26 is pressed.
[0076]
The operation of the rotating / pressing operation type electronic component 51 according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0077]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the electronic device in which the rotary encoder 51 with push-on switch is mounted, the upper end portion of the outer peripheral surface of the columnar operation knob 26 that is a portion exposed to the outside as the operation portion. Even if static electricity is generated when touched and operated, the static electricity is discharged to the exposed portion of the ground plate 52, which is the conductive portion closest to the surface of the columnar operation knob 26, and electrons are transmitted from the connecting plate 42D and the connection contact 43D. It flows into the ground circuit of the device and does not flow into the rotary encoder unit 28 and the circuit of the electronic device, and the push-on switches 30A and 30B can be operated stably and stably individually or simultaneously. The frame body 55 and the columnar operation knob 26 can be made to have a good operation feeling without rattling.
[0078]
(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of a rotary encoder with push-on switch according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the rotary encoder with push-on switch. This facilitates the handling of the constituent members when assembling the electronic equipment, and the other parts are the same as the rotary encoder 21 with push-on switch according to the first embodiment, and therefore the first implementation. The same parts as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different points will be described in detail.
[0079]
As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, in addition to the two circular support pins 65, two elastic legs 66A and 67A protrude downward from the upper case 64 of the electronic device used so as to sandwich the opening 64A. ing.
[0080]
The two elastic legs 66A and 67A sandwich a rectangular frame 25 fitted with a cylindrical operation knob 26 and the like between them, and as shown in the sectional view of FIG. Are temporarily held by the claw portions 66B and 67B.
[0081]
In this state, the two circular support pins 65 are inserted into the two holes 33A and 33B on one side 25A of the rectangular frame 25.
[0082]
In this way, by combining the upper case 64 temporarily holding the rectangular frame 25 having the columnar operation knob 26 with the lower case 22 holding the wiring board 24, the rotary encoder with push-on switch is provided. The electronic device using 63 can be assembled efficiently.
[0083]
The two elastic legs 66A and 67A provided on the upper case 64 of the electronic device to be used prevent the vertical movement and rotation of the rectangular frame 25 by the operation of the columnar operation knob 26 in the assembled electronic device. Of course, it is set so as not to exist.
[0084]
Further, the two elastic legs 66A and 67A provided in the upper case 64 of the used electronic device are not necessarily provided in two, and the rectangular frame 25 is formed by one elastic leg 66A and the two circular support pins 65. Can be temporarily held in the upper case 64.
[0085]
Since the operation of the rotary encoder 63 with push-on switch according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.
[0086]
In the above description, the content of the present embodiment is applied to the rotary encoder with push-on switch according to the first embodiment. Can be applied similarly.
[0087]
(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 16 shows a mobile phone device as an electronic device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, which is equipped with a rotary encoder with push-on switch as a rotation / press operation type electronic component according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
[0088]
As shown in the figure, on the operation surface 68A on the upper surface of the cellular phone device 68, the columnar shape of the rotary encoder 21 with push-on switch described in the first embodiment is interposed between the liquid crystal display unit 17 and the numeric keypad 69. The upper half of the columnar shape of the operation knob 26 is disposed so as to be exposed.
[0089]
The method of using the cellular phone device 68 will be described. At the start of use, a plurality of function item menus are displayed in a predetermined arrangement relationship on the liquid crystal display unit 17 of the operation surface 68A, and are first exposed from the operation surface 68A. By applying a tangential force to the upper end portion of the intermediate portion 26B, which has a narrow and narrow diameter on the outer periphery of the cylindrical operation knob 26, and rotates the front side or the front side, a signal emitted from the rotary encoder 28 The function item menu on the display screen (not shown) is moved back and forth to the line with the desired item, and then the upper end portion of the left side portion 26A or the right side portion 26C of the cylindrical operation knob 26. There is an item for a function item menu in a display screen (not shown) by operating the push-on switch 30A or 30B by pressing the button. To the left and right direction to select the desired item, for example, at the “send” position, this time, by pressing the upper end portion of the intermediate portion 26B of the cylindrical operation knob 26, the two push-on switches 30A, 30B Next, the liquid crystal display unit 17 displays a plurality of call destination menus in a predetermined arrangement order. Again, a tangential force is applied to the upper end portion of the intermediate portion 26B of the cylindrical operation knob 26. Is added to the front side or the front side to select the outgoing call destination menu by moving it back and forth to the desired destination position, and again at the target destination position, the cylindrical operation knob 26 is again selected. Is determined by pressing the upper end portion of the intermediate portion 26B, and then a call signal is sent to the other party.
[0090]
In the operation of the rotary encoder 21 with push-on switch described above, the two push-on switches 30A and When both of 30B are turned on, if the turn-on timing is within a certain period of time, it is processed as another electrical signal different from the electrical signal when either push-on switch 30A or 30B is turned on. An electrical signal is output using a switching recognition means using a time measurement means.
[0091]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, a desired selection item can be easily selected from a menu having a plurality of selection items simply by changing the position of the upper surface of the cylindrical operation knob 26 that is one operation knob. In addition, it is possible to provide a mobile phone device as an electronic device with excellent operability that can be quickly determined.
[0092]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, in an electronic device that selects and uses a predetermined selection item from a menu having a plurality of selection items, two menus including a plurality of selection items can be selected with one operation knob. By moving in different directions, the desired items can be selected and determined easily and quickly, providing excellent operability and realizing an inexpensive and compact rotary / press-operated electronic component integrated with the electronic device used. The advantageous effect of being able to do this is obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional front view of a rotary encoder with a push-on switch as a rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the same.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line GG in FIG.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the rotary encoder unit.
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the push-on switch unit.
FIG. 7 is a top view of the rotary encoder with push-on switch with the upper case removed.
FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional front view for explaining an operation state in the case of pressing the upper surface of one side of the outer periphery of the cylindrical operation knob.
FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional front view for explaining an operation state when the upper surface of the middle part of the outer periphery of the cylindrical operation knob is pressed.
FIG. 10 is a front sectional view of a rotary encoder with push-on switch according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line HH in FIG.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a plate-like body and a contact block which are the main parts
FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of a rotary encoder with push-on switch according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the same.
FIG. 15 is a sectional view for explaining a state in which a rectangular frame is temporarily held by the elastic legs of the case
FIG. 16 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone device as an electronic apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 17 is an external perspective view of a rotary encoder with a push-on switch as a conventional rotary / press operation type electronic component.
FIG. 18 is a side sectional view of the same.
FIG. 19 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone device using the rotary encoder with push-on switch.
FIG. 20 is a front view of a partial cross section of a two-circuit push-on switch.
[Explanation of symbols]
17 Liquid crystal display
21, 51, 63 Rotary encoder with push-on switch
22 Lower case
23, 53, 64 Upper case
23A opening
24, 57 Wiring board
25,55 frame
25A, 55A side
25B, 25C, 55B side
26 Cylindrical control knob
26A, 26C side
26B Middle part
27,60 plate
28 Rotary encoder
29, 59 Contact block
29A spherical protrusion
30A, 30B push-on switch
31, 61 Protrusion
31A, 31B end
32, 54, 65 Circular support pins
32A, 54B Step
33A, 33B, 57A hole
34 U-shape
35 Fastener
36 Support shaft
37 Rotating body
38 Radial contact plate
39A Common elastic contact
39B, 39C Signal elastic contact
40 Radial irregularities
41 Moderation spring
41A Dubbo
42A, 42B, 42C, 42D Connecting plate
43A, 43B, 43C, 43D Contact for connection
44 Spring material
45, 45A, 45B, 45C Contact for connection
46A, 46B, 62A, 62B Pressing protrusion
47A, 47B, 47C, 47D Fixed contact
48A, 48B Dome-shaped movable contact
49A, 49B Flexible film
50 Cover part
52 Earth plate
54A Tip
56 Through hole
58 Spring body
64A opening
66A, 67A Elastic leg
66B, 67B Claw
68 Mobile phone device
68A Operation surface
69 numeric keypad

Claims (16)

Two holes are formed in one side of the square, and the two holes are formed on the upper side. Is formed in a diameter that engages with the two support pins at the lower side, the support pins are inserted into the two holes, and the wiring board is held on the lower case of the electronic device used. The circular tip end surface of the projecting portion provided along the longitudinal direction of the lower surface on one side is placed and arranged so that the one side can be moved up and down within a predetermined range and can be rotated around this one side as a fulcrum. And an opening of the upper case of the electronic device used so that the upper part of the outer peripheral surface is operated so that the frame is rotatably held around the support shaft parallel to the one side. Exposed cylindrical operation And a movable contact connected to one end of the cylindrical operation knob, and a fixed contact disposed on the frame so as to engage with the movable contact, and an electric signal is transmitted by the rotation of the cylindrical operation knob. A predetermined interval on the wiring substrate below both ends of the side opposite to the one side of the frame so as to operate by rotating the rotating operation part and the one side of the square frame as a fulcrum. It consists of two self-returning type pressing operation parts with the same stroke and the same operating force arranged with a gap, and presses down a predetermined range near both ends of the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob. Thus, each of the pressing operation parts can be individually operated, and the two pressing operation parts can be operated simultaneously by pressing down a predetermined range in the center of the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob. Rotating-pressing operation type electronic component can be. Two holes provided on one side of the rectangular frame corresponding to the two support pins are two through-holes having a large diameter on the upper side and a diameter on the lower side to engage with the two support pins . 2. The rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to claim 1, wherein the support pin is inserted / penetrated into the two through holes, respectively, and is inserted into the two engagement holes provided in the wiring board below the support pins . Dimension between both ends of the protruding portions provided on the lower surface of one side of the fulcrum during pivoting of the rectangular frame body, a distance equal to or greater than that of the two push operation parts portion disposed on a wiring board according Item 3. The rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to Item 1 or 2 . A rectangular frame is formed by combining a U-shaped body, which is one side whose opposite side is a fulcrum during rotation, and a plate-shaped body that closes the opening of the U-shaped body. The rotation / press operation type electronic component according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein a fixed contact of the rotation operation component portion is disposed on the rotation operation component portion. In a normal state, this side is urged downward with a force smaller than the operating force of the pressing operation part so that the side serving as a fulcrum when rotating the rectangular frame is at the lower end of the vertically movable range. The rotary / press operation type electronic component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a spring body is disposed between the upper case and the frame. The rotation according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein an intermediate portion of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob is recessed from both side portions so as to support a range in which two pressing operation parts can be pressed simultaneously.・ Press operation type electronic parts. The rotation / press operation type electronic component according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein a feeling of moderation is generated when the columnar operation knob is rotated. The rotation / press operation type electronic component according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the rotation operation component unit is a rotary encoder that generates a signal different depending on a rotation direction, and the press operation component unit is a push-on switch. Arranged domed movable contact made of elastic thin metal plate on the fixed contact push-on switch is provided on a wiring substrate, is covered with an flexible film coated with an adhesive to the upper surface to the lower surface billing Item 9. The rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to Item 8 . The contact block for connection, which is conductively connected by the connecting plate made of a thin metal plate integrally formed with the fixed contact of the rotating operation part, is pressed by the upper case of the electronic device to be used to the connected contact portion on the wiring board. The rotary / press operation type electronic component according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the electronic component is elastically connected. A contact block provided with two or three non-straight contact points on the lower surface is pressed against the center of the two or three connection contacts via an elastic material to be connected on the wiring board The rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to claim 10, which is connected to the device. Use a shield plate that shields between the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob and the live part of the rotation operation part. Use two or three contact points for connection to the earth circuit of the electronic equipment. The rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to claim 10 or 11 , which is provided on the lower surface of the contact block so as not to protrude further. The rotating / pressing operation type electronic component according to any one of claims 1 to 12 , wherein both ends of the columnar operation knob are covered with a cover formed integrally with an upper case of the electronic device used. At least the above-mentioned so as not to disturb the vertical movement and rotation of the quadrangular frame after the rotation / press operation type electronic component according to any one of claims 1 to 13 is incorporated in the use electronic device. An electronic device in which elastic legs that temporarily hold one side serving as a fulcrum during rotation of a rectangular frame are provided in an upper case. The rotation / press operation type electronic component according to any one of claims 1 to 14 and an upper part of an outer peripheral surface of a columnar operation knob of the rotation / press operation type electronic component are pressed to perform two operations within a predetermined time. An electronic apparatus comprising a switching recognition means using a time measuring means for processing as an electric signal different from an electric signal when either pressing operation part is operated when the pressing operation part is operated. For a menu that includes a plurality of selection items displayed on the main body display unit in a predetermined arrangement relationship, the rotation or rotation center axis is tangential to the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob parallel to the operation surface. A first or second electrical signal is generated so as to move the plurality of selection items in a predetermined direction by applying a force and rotating or rotating the front side or the front side, and the columnar operation. By pressing the predetermined range of the left or right side of the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the knob downward and operating only one of the two pressing operation parts, the plurality of selection items are moved in the moving direction. The third and fourth electric signals are generated so as to move in a direction orthogonal to the above, and the two pressing operations are performed by pressing downward a predetermined range in the center of the upper peripheral surface of the cylindrical operation knob. Simultaneous parts Operation, the electronic apparatus according to claim 15, wherein which is adapted to generate a fifth electrical signal so as to perform determination of the selected item after the movement.

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