JP4477361B2 - Clear knob illuminated by light source - Google Patents

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JP4477361B2
JP4477361B2 JP2004000770A JP2004000770A JP4477361B2 JP 4477361 B2 JP4477361 B2 JP 4477361B2 JP 2004000770 A JP2004000770 A JP 2004000770A JP 2004000770 A JP2004000770 A JP 2004000770A JP 4477361 B2 JP4477361 B2 JP 4477361B2
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この発明はつまみに係わり、特に、光源により照明されるクリアつまみに関する。   The present invention relates to a knob, and more particularly to a clear knob illuminated by a light source.

従来、背後から光源により照明され、文字等のパターンを浮き上がらせるいわゆるクリアつまみが使用されていた。このような従来のクリアつまみの例を図３に示す。図に示す半透明樹脂部材５の上面には文字形成部５ａが突出形成されている。図に示す半透明樹脂部材５の外面が文字形成部５ａを除いて遮光性樹脂部材６に覆われるように２色成形されてつまみが形成される。   Conventionally, a so-called clear knob is used which is illuminated by a light source from behind and lifts a pattern of characters or the like. An example of such a conventional clear knob is shown in FIG. On the upper surface of the translucent resin member 5 shown in FIG. A knob is formed by molding in two colors so that the outer surface of the translucent resin member 5 shown in the drawing is covered with the light-shielding resin member 6 except for the character forming portion 5a.

特開平６−２９５６３９号公報に提案されたつまみは図３に示す構造のつまみにおける遮光性樹脂部材６の表面が文字形成部５ａを除いて塗料で覆われている。   In the knob proposed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-295539, the surface of the light-shielding resin member 6 in the knob having the structure shown in FIG. 3 is covered with paint except for the character forming portion 5a.

図４に従来のクリアつまみの他の例を示す。この例では半透明樹脂部材７に透明樹脂部材８が重なるように２色成形されている。そして、透明樹脂部材８の上面に文字パターン９がシルク印刷されている。
特開平６−２９５６３９号公報２〜３頁、図２、図４ FIG. 4 shows another example of a conventional clear knob. In this example, two colors are formed so that the transparent resin member 8 overlaps the translucent resin member 7. A character pattern 9 is silk-printed on the upper surface of the transparent resin member 8.
JP-A-6-295539, pages 2-3, FIG. 2, FIG.

上記した図３に示す従来のクリアつまみは、文字等のパターンが平面状に現れ、デザイン的な斬新さがなかった。   In the conventional clear knob shown in FIG. 3 described above, a pattern of characters or the like appears in a planar shape, and the design is not innovative.

図４に示す従来のクリアつまみは、デザイン的に好ましいものを作ることができるが、文字部分が印刷されているため、文字部分を光らせることができず、文字の視認性に劣るという欠点があった。   The conventional clear knob shown in FIG. 4 can make a design-preferred one. However, since the character portion is printed, the character portion cannot be lit, and the character visibility is poor. It was.

また、照明する範囲が広く、車載用機器の場合、夜間の運転中に眩しく感じることがあった。さらに、印刷が必要なために製造コストが高くなるという問題があった。   In addition, the illumination range is wide, and in the case of a vehicle-mounted device, it sometimes felt dazzling during night driving. Furthermore, since printing is necessary, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases.

この発明は上記した点に鑑みてなされたものであって、その目的とするところは、デザイン的に斬新であり、文字部分のみが光るため、眩しくなく、しかも視認性に優れた光源により照明されるクリアつまみを提供することにある。   The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the object of the present invention is novel in design, and since only the character portion shines, it is not dazzling and is illuminated by a light source having excellent visibility. It is to provide a clear knob.

この発明の光源により照明されるクリアつまみは、つまみの背後に光源が配置され、前記光源からの光により前記つまみの背後を照明して前記つまみに形成された文字等のパターンを光らせるクリアつまみにおいて、前記パターン形状のスリットを有する遮光性樹脂部材と、前記遮光性樹脂部材の光源側と反対側の面を覆うと共にレンズを形成し前記スリットを埋める透光性樹脂部材とにより２色成形されたものである。 The clear knob illuminated by the light source of the present invention is a clear knob in which a light source is arranged behind the knob and the pattern behind the knob is illuminated by light from the light source to illuminate a pattern of characters or the like formed on the knob. the light-shielding resin member having a pattern shape of the slit, the light source side and the opposite side of forming the lens covers the surface two-color molding by the translucent resin member to fill the slit of the light shielding resin member It is a thing.

また、前記クリアつまみにおいて、前記透光性樹脂部材を半透明部材としたものである。 Further, in the clear knob, the translucent resin member is obtained by the semi-transparent member.

また、同クリアつまみにおいて、前記透光性樹脂部材を透明部材としたものである。   In the clear knob, the translucent resin member is a transparent member.

この発明のクリアつまみは、デザイン的に斬新であり、文字部分のみが光るため、眩しくなく、しかも視認性に優れている。   The clear knob of the present invention is novel in design, and since only the character portion shines, it is not dazzling and has excellent visibility.

以下この発明を実施するための最良の形態を実施例に即して説明する。   The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to examples.

図１（ａ）はこの発明の実施例１のクリアつまみを示す正面図、図１（ｂ）は図１（ａ）におけるＡ−Ａ断面図である。図に示す遮光性樹脂部材１には文字を形成するスリット１ａが設けられている。遮光性樹脂部材１に重なるように透明樹脂部材２が２色成形により遮光性樹脂部材１と一体に形成される。このときレンズを形成する透明樹脂部材２の文字形成部２ａがスリット１ａに入り込む。 1A is a front view showing a clear knob according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. The light-shielding resin member 1 shown in the figure is provided with slits 1a for forming characters. A transparent resin member 2 is formed integrally with the light-shielding resin member 1 by two-color molding so as to overlap the light-shielding resin member 1. At this time, the character forming portion 2a of the transparent resin member 2 forming the lens enters the slit 1a.

このように形成されたクリアつまみの背後を光源で照明すると、文字形成部２ａが透明樹脂部材２の奥の方で光り、デザイン的に優れたものとなる。なお、透明樹脂部材２は透光性がよいので厚く形成でき、立体感を得ることができる。さらに、透明樹脂部材２によりレンズを形成しているので、文字部分を大きく見せることができる。 When the back of the clear knob formed in this way is illuminated with a light source, the character forming portion 2a shines behind the transparent resin member 2, and the design is excellent. In addition, since the transparent resin member 2 has good translucency, it can be formed thick and can obtain a three-dimensional effect. Furthermore, since the lens is formed by the transparent resin member 2 , the character portion can be shown larger.

図２（ａ）はこの発明の実施例２のクリアつまみを示す正面図、図２（ｂ）は図２（ａ）におけるＢ−Ｂ断面図である。図に示す遮光性樹脂部材３には文字を形成するスリット３ａが設けられている。遮光性樹脂部材３に重なるようにレンズを形成する半透明樹脂部材４が２色成形により遮光性樹脂部材３と一体に形成される。このとき半透明樹脂部材４の文字形成部４ａがスリット３ａに入り込む。 2A is a front view showing a clear knob according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2A. The light-shielding resin member 3 shown in the figure is provided with slits 3a for forming characters. A translucent resin member 4 forming a lens so as to overlap the light-shielding resin member 3 is formed integrally with the light-shielding resin member 3 by two-color molding. At this time, the character forming portion 4a of the translucent resin member 4 enters the slit 3a.

このように形成されたクリアつまみの背後を光源で照明すると、文字形成部４ａが半透明樹脂部材４の奥で光り、デザイン的に優れたものとなる。なお、半透明樹脂部材４は光りを散乱させるため、文字を柔らかな感じに照明することができる。   When the back of the clear knob formed in this way is illuminated with a light source, the character forming portion 4a shines behind the translucent resin member 4, and the design is excellent. In addition, since the translucent resin member 4 scatters light, it can illuminate a character softly.

このとき、半透明樹脂部材４を薄い着色とすると非照明時に半透明樹脂部材４の奥の方に文字形成部４ａに形成された文字がぼんやりと見え、照明時にはくっきりと見える。そして、半透明樹脂部材４を濃い着色とすると非照明時には文字が隠れ、照明時のみ文字を浮かび上がらせるようにすることができる。   At this time, if the translucent resin member 4 is lightly colored, the characters formed on the character forming portion 4a can be seen in the back of the translucent resin member 4 when not illuminated, and clearly when illuminated. When the translucent resin member 4 is darkly colored, the characters are hidden when not illuminated, and the characters can be raised only when illuminated.

図１（ａ）はこの発明の実施例１のクリアつまみを示す正面図、図１（ｂ）は図１（ａ）におけるＡ−Ａ断面図である。1A is a front view showing a clear knob according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 図２（ａ）はこの発明の実施例２のクリアつまみを示す正面図、図２（ｂ）は図２（ａ）におけるＢ−Ｂ断面図である。2A is a front view showing a clear knob according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2A. 図３（ａ）は従来のクリアつまみの例を示す正面図、図３（ｂ）は図３（ａ）におけるＣ−Ｃ断面図である。FIG. 3A is a front view showing an example of a conventional clear knob, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 図４（ａ）は従来のクリアつまみの他の例を示す正面図、図４（ｂ）は図４（ａ）におけるＤ−Ｄ断面図である。FIG. 4A is a front view showing another example of a conventional clear knob, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG.

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１ 遮光性樹脂部材、１ａ スリット
２ 透明樹脂部材、２ａ 文字形成部
３ 遮光性樹脂部材、３ａ スリット
４ 半透明樹脂部材、４ａ 文字形成部
５ 半透明樹脂部材、５ａ 文字形成部
６ 遮光性樹脂部材
７ 半透明樹脂部材
８ 透明樹脂部材
９ 文字パターン DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Light-shielding resin member, 1a slit 2 Transparent resin member, 2a Character formation part 3 Light-shielding resin member, 3a Slit 4 Translucent resin member, 4a Character formation part 5 Translucent resin member, 5a Character formation part 6 Light-shielding resin member 7 Translucent resin member 8 Transparent resin member 9 Character pattern

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つまみの背後に光源が配置され、前記光源からの光により前記つまみの背後を照明して前記つまみに形成された文字等のパターンを光らせるクリアつまみにおいて、前記パターン形状のスリットを有する遮光性樹脂部材と、前記遮光性樹脂部材の光源側と反対側の面を覆うと共にレンズを形成し前記スリットを埋める透光性樹脂部材とにより２色成形された光源により照明されるクリアつまみ。 A light-shielding resin member having a slit of the pattern shape in a clear knob in which a light source is disposed behind the knob and the pattern from the light source is illuminated by the light from the light source to illuminate a pattern of characters or the like formed on the knob. When knob clearing illuminated by the light shielding resin member of the light source side and the opposite side of forming the lens covers the surface light source molded two-color by a light-transmissive resin member to fill the slit. 前記透光性樹脂部材が半透明部材である請求項１の光源により照明されるクリアつまみ。 The clear knob illuminated by the light source according to claim 1, wherein the translucent resin member is a translucent member. 前記透光性樹脂部材が透明部材である請求項１の光源により照明されるクリアつまみ。 The clear knob illuminated by the light source according to claim 1, wherein the translucent resin member is a transparent member.
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