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JP4511479B2
JP4511479B2 JP2006043943A JP2006043943A JP4511479B2 JP 4511479 B2 JP4511479 B2 JP 4511479B2 JP 2006043943 A JP2006043943 A JP 2006043943A JP 2006043943 A JP2006043943 A JP 2006043943A JP 4511479 B2 JP4511479 B2 JP 4511479B2
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本発明は、ケースに支持した操作ロッドの傾動操作を電気的に検出する傾動検出部と、この操作ロッドのロッド軸芯に沿う方向への押込み操作を電気的に検出する押込み検出部と、この操作ロッドの回転操作を電気的に検出する回転検出部とを備えている複合操作スイッチに関する。   The present invention includes a tilt detection unit that electrically detects a tilt operation of an operation rod supported by a case, a push detection unit that electrically detects a push operation of the operation rod in a direction along the rod axis, The present invention relates to a composite operation switch including a rotation detection unit that electrically detects a rotation operation of an operation rod.

上記のように構成された複合操作スイッチとして特許文献1に記載されるものが存在する。この特許文献1では、第1のケースと第2のケースと第3のケースとを重ね合わせた構造のケースに対して操作ロッド(文献中では操作軸)を備え、操作ロッドの下端位置に一体回転(共回り)可能、かつ、操作ロッドの軸芯方向に移動自在に駆動部材を外嵌し、この駆動部材には導体で成る円盤状の揺動接点板を一体回転するように備え、更に、駆動部材に回転部材を一体回転するように係合している。   There exists what was described in patent document 1 as a composite operation switch comprised as mentioned above. In Patent Document 1, an operation rod (operation shaft in the literature) is provided for a case having a structure in which a first case, a second case, and a third case are overlapped, and is integrated with a lower end position of the operation rod. A drive member is externally fitted to be rotatable (co-rotating) and movable in the axial direction of the operating rod, and a disk-shaped swing contact plate made of a conductor is provided on the drive member so as to rotate integrally. The rotating member is engaged with the driving member so as to rotate integrally.

ケース上部に配置された第1ケースの機台部の下面側に、操作ロッドを十字に取り囲む位置に固定接点を備え、揺動接点板には金属線材等の導体でなる圧縮ばねを接触させ、この圧縮ばねの下端を共通固定接点(後述する)に接触させている。そして、操作ロッドの傾動(揺動)操作時には、この固定接点と揺動接点板とが接触して導通状態に達し、この傾動方向を電気的に検出できる(本発明の傾動検出部)。   A fixed contact is provided at a position surrounding the operation rod in a cross shape on the lower surface side of the machine base portion of the first case arranged at the upper part of the case, and a compression spring made of a conductor such as a metal wire is brought into contact with the swing contact plate, The lower end of the compression spring is brought into contact with a common fixed contact (described later). When the operating rod is tilted (swinged), the fixed contact and the swinging contact plate come into contact with each other to reach a conductive state, and this tilting direction can be electrically detected (tilt detection unit of the present invention).

ケースの中間に配置された第2ケースの内面に金属等の導体で成るコードパターンを形成し、このコードパターンに接触する摺動子を回転部材の下面側に備えている。そして、操作ロッドの回転操作時には、コードパターンと摺動子との接触から回転角度をエンコードされた電気信号として検出する(本発明の回転検出部)。   A code pattern made of a conductor such as metal is formed on the inner surface of the second case arranged in the middle of the case, and a slider that contacts the code pattern is provided on the lower surface side of the rotating member. When the operating rod is rotated, the rotation angle is detected as an encoded electric signal from the contact between the code pattern and the slider (the rotation detection unit of the present invention).

ケースの底部に配置された第3ケースの底壁部の内面中央に中央固定接点を配置し、この外部位置に共通固定接点を配置し、ドーム状の膨出部を有する可動接点を、その周囲を共通固定接点に接触させ、かつ、中央固定接点から離間させる状態で備えている。また、この可動接点の膨出部の上部に押圧部材を配置し、この押圧部材の上端に操作ロッドの下端を接触させる状態で配置している。そして、操作ロッドを押込み操作した場合には、操作ロッドからの操作力で可動接点の膨出部が中央固定接点に接触するまで弾性変形させ、共通固定接点と中央固定接点とが導通状態に達することで、この押込み操作を電気的に検出する(本発明の押込み検出部)。   A central fixed contact is arranged at the center of the inner surface of the bottom wall of the third case arranged at the bottom of the case, a common fixed contact is arranged at this external position, and a movable contact having a dome-shaped bulge is arranged around it. Are in contact with the common fixed contact and separated from the central fixed contact. Further, a pressing member is disposed on the upper portion of the bulging portion of the movable contact, and the lower end of the operation rod is disposed in contact with the upper end of the pressing member. When the operating rod is pushed in, the operating force from the operating rod is elastically deformed until the bulging portion of the movable contact contacts the central fixed contact, and the common fixed contact and the central fixed contact reach a conductive state. Thus, the pushing operation is electrically detected (pushing detection unit of the present invention).

特開2005‐302642号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-302642

上記のように構成された複合操作スイッチは、携帯電話機、PDA、ゲーム用のコントローラあるいはリモートコントローラ等、比較的小型の機器に備えられることが多く、小型化が望まれるものである。また、小型化を考えると、操作ロッドの傾動操作を検出する傾動検出部と、押込み操作を検出する押込み検出部と、回転操作を検出する回転検出部とをケース内に組み立て易く配置する必要がある。   The composite operation switch configured as described above is often provided in a relatively small device such as a mobile phone, a PDA, a game controller, or a remote controller, and a reduction in size is desired. In consideration of downsizing, it is necessary to arrange the tilt detection unit for detecting the tilt operation of the operation rod, the push detection unit for detecting the push operation, and the rotation detection unit for detecting the rotation operation so as to be easily assembled in the case. is there.

このような理由から特許文献1の複合操作スイッチでは、ケースを3つの部材(第1ケース、第2ケース、第2ケース)を組み合わせることで組み立ての容易性を確保している。具体的には、傾動検出部と押込み検出部と回転検出部ケース内部に形成した単一の空間に夫々を配置するために、これらの検出部を構成する接点類を内部空間に露出する位置に配置し、この接点類に接触する部材を対向する位置に配置する構造が採用されている。   For this reason, the composite operation switch of Patent Document 1 ensures ease of assembly by combining the case with three members (first case, second case, and second case). Specifically, in order to arrange each in a single space formed inside the tilt detection unit, the push-in detection unit, and the rotation detection unit case, the contacts constituting these detection units are located at positions where they are exposed to the internal space. The structure which arrange | positions and arrange | positions the member which contacts these contact points in the position which opposes is employ | adopted.

しかしながら、特許文献1の複合操作スイッチの組み立て時には、内部空間に露出する位置に接点類を配置し、これに対応する位置に揺動接点板や回転部材等を内部空間に配置した後に、ケースを構成する3つの部材を連結固定することになるため、この連結固定を行う以前に、一部の検出部における接点の導通状態を確認することが困難になり、組み立てた後に、導通不良を発見することもあった。   However, when assembling the composite operation switch of Patent Document 1, contacts are arranged at a position exposed in the internal space, and a swing contact plate, a rotating member, etc. are arranged in the internal space at a position corresponding to this, and then the case is mounted. Since the three members are connected and fixed, it becomes difficult to confirm the conduction state of the contacts in some of the detection parts before this connection and fixing is performed, and a continuity failure is found after assembly. There was also.

特に、単一の内部空間に露出する位置に接点類を配置する構造であるため、複雑な構造を持つ導通構造を採用し難い不都合があった。その一例として、特許文献1の押込み検出部のように可動接点と2種の固定接点とを組み合わせたものを複数用いることによって操作ロッドの傾動操作を検出する検出する傾動検出部を構成するものを考えると、可動接点は2種の固定接点に載せ付ける形態で配置するだけの構造であるため、組み立て時には、重力が作用する方向も考慮しなくてならず改善の余地があった。   In particular, since the contacts are arranged at a position exposed in a single internal space, there is a disadvantage that it is difficult to employ a conductive structure having a complicated structure. As an example, a component that constitutes a tilt detecting unit that detects a tilting operation of the operating rod by using a plurality of combinations of movable contacts and two types of fixed contacts, such as the indentation detecting unit of Patent Document 1, is used. Considering that, since the movable contact has a structure that is simply placed on two types of fixed contacts, the direction in which gravity acts must be taken into consideration when assembling, and there is room for improvement.

本発明の目的は、容易に組み立て得る複合操作スイッチを合理的に構成する点にある。   An object of the present invention is to rationally constitute a composite operation switch that can be easily assembled.

本発明の特徴は、ケースに支持した操作ロッドの傾動操作を電気的に検出する傾動検出部と、この操作ロッドのロッド軸芯に沿う方向への押込み操作を電気的に検出する押込み検出部と、この操作ロッドの回転操作を電気的に検出する回転検出部とを備えている複合操作スイッチにおいて、
前記ケースが上側の上部ケースと、底側の下部ケースとを重ね合わせて連結した構造を有すると共に、前記ケースの内部に前記操作ロッドの傾動とともに傾動する作動体と、前記操作ロッドの回転とともに回転するロータとを備え、前記ロータには該ロータの中央部の筒状部と、この筒状部の下端側から外方に張り出す鍔状部とが形成され、
前記上部ケースは、中立姿勢にある前記操作ロッドのロッド軸芯に直交する姿勢で、前記ロータの鍔状部の上側に重なる位置に形成された中間壁部を備え、この中間壁部の上面側において前記筒状部を取り囲む位置に前記作動体の傾動から操作ロッドの傾動を検出する前記傾動検出部を備え、
前記下部ケースは、前記中間壁部と平行姿勢となる底壁部を備え、この底壁部の上面側の中央位置で、前記ロータの筒状部の下方位置に前記押込み検出部を備え、この押込み検出部を取り囲む位置に前記回転検出部を配置している点にある。
A feature of the present invention is that a tilt detection unit that electrically detects a tilt operation of the operation rod supported by the case, and a push detection unit that electrically detects a push operation of the operation rod in the direction along the rod axis. In the composite operation switch including a rotation detection unit that electrically detects the rotation operation of the operation rod,
The case has a structure in which an upper case on the upper side and a lower case on the bottom side are overlapped and connected, an operating body that tilts with the tilt of the operating rod inside the case, and rotates with the rotation of the operating rod And the rotor is formed with a cylindrical portion at the center of the rotor and a hook-like portion projecting outward from the lower end side of the cylindrical portion,
The upper case includes an intermediate wall portion formed at a position that is perpendicular to the rod axis of the operation rod in a neutral posture and overlaps the upper side of the flange-shaped portion of the rotor, and an upper surface side of the intermediate wall portion In the position that surrounds the cylindrical part in the tilt detection unit for detecting the tilt of the operating rod from the tilt of the operating body ,
The lower case includes a bottom wall portion that is parallel to the intermediate wall portion, and includes the indentation detection unit at a central position on the upper surface side of the bottom wall portion and below the cylindrical portion of the rotor. It lies in that arranged before Symbol rotation detector in a position surrounding the depression detecting device.

この構成により、中間壁部の上面側に傾動検出部を備え、下部ケースの底壁部に押込み検出部と回転検出部とを備えているので、上部ケースと下部ケースとを連結する以前に傾動検出部の導通状況を確認することが可能となり、これと同様に、押込み検出部と回転検出部の導通状況を確認することも可能となる。また、傾動検出部と回転検出部とがロッド軸芯に沿う方向視で重複する位置に配置されているので、夫々をケース内における外周位置近くに配置することで、多くの接点を配置することが可能になる等、分解能を高め得るものとなる。その結果、部品数が多いものであっても容易に組み立て得る複合操作スイッチが合理的に構成された。特に、傾動操作部が多くの部品を重ね合わせた構造のものであっても、この傾動操作部が中間壁部の上面側に配置されているので、重力の作用方向に反することなくスイッチを組み立てることが可能となる。   With this configuration, the tilt detection part is provided on the upper surface side of the intermediate wall part, and the indentation detection part and the rotation detection part are provided on the bottom wall part of the lower case, so that the tilting is performed before the upper case and the lower case are connected. It is possible to check the conduction state of the detection unit, and similarly, it is also possible to check the conduction state of the push-in detection unit and the rotation detection unit. In addition, since the tilt detection unit and the rotation detection unit are arranged at positions overlapping in the direction along the rod axis, it is possible to arrange many contacts by arranging each near the outer peripheral position in the case. For example, the resolution can be improved. As a result, a composite operation switch that can be easily assembled even if the number of parts is large is rationally configured. In particular, even if the tilting operation part has a structure in which many parts are stacked, the tilting operation part is arranged on the upper surface side of the intermediate wall part, so that the switch is assembled without violating the direction of gravity action. It becomes possible.

本発明は、前記傾動検出部が、押圧力の作用で弾性変形する導体で成るバネ板材と、このバネ板材の弾性変形時にバネ板材との接触によって導通状態に達する一対の電極とを前記操作ロッドを取り囲む位置に配置して構成され、前記一対の電極が前記中間壁部に形成した回路と電気的に接続しても良い。   According to the present invention, the operation rod includes a spring plate material, which is a conductor that is elastically deformed by the action of a pressing force, and a pair of electrodes that reach a conductive state by contact with the spring plate material when the spring plate material is elastically deformed. The pair of electrodes may be electrically connected to a circuit formed on the intermediate wall portion.

この構成により、操作ロッドを傾動操作した場合には、この傾動操作に対応したバネ板材が弾性変形して一対の電極と接触する。この傾動操作時にはバネ板材に作用する操作力が操作ロッドに反映されるので、例えば、傾動操作をクリック感として把握することも可能となる。また、バネ板材の弾性変形によって一対の電極を電気的に導通させるので、この導通状態を中間壁部に形成した回路を介して取り出せる。   With this configuration, when the operating rod is tilted, the spring plate material corresponding to the tilting operation is elastically deformed and comes into contact with the pair of electrodes. Since the operating force acting on the spring plate material is reflected on the operating rod during the tilting operation, for example, it is possible to grasp the tilting operation as a click feeling. Further, since the pair of electrodes are electrically conducted by elastic deformation of the spring plate material, this conduction state can be taken out via a circuit formed on the intermediate wall portion.

本発明は、前記押込み検出部が、押圧力の作用で弾性変形する導体で成るバネ板材と、このバネ板材の弾性変形時にバネ板材との接触によって導通状態に達する一対の電極とで構成され、この一対の電極が前記底壁部の回路と電気的に導通しても良い。   In the present invention, the indentation detection unit is composed of a spring plate material made of a conductor that is elastically deformed by the action of a pressing force, and a pair of electrodes that reach a conductive state by contact with the spring plate material when the spring plate material is elastically deformed, The pair of electrodes may be electrically connected to the circuit of the bottom wall portion.

この構成により、操作ロッドを押込み操作した場合には、バネ板材が弾性変形して一対の電極を導通状態に接触して導通状態に達し、この状態を底壁部の回路を介して取り出すことが可能となる。   With this configuration, when the operating rod is pushed in, the spring plate material is elastically deformed to contact the pair of electrodes in a conductive state and reach a conductive state, and this state can be taken out via a circuit on the bottom wall. It becomes possible.

本発明は、前記ロータと、このロータに備えた接触子に接触する複数の電極とで構成され、この複数の電極が前記底壁部に形成された回路と電気的に接続しても良い。 The present invention, before and kilometers over data, is composed of a plurality of electrodes in contact with the contacts provided in the rotor, the plurality of electrodes is connected the bottom wall circuit electrically formed in part in Also good.

この構成により、操作ロッドを回転操作した場合には、この回転操作力でロータを回転させ、このロータに備えた接触子が電極に接触して導通状態に達し、この状態を底壁部の回路を介して取り出すことが可能となる。   With this configuration, when the operating rod is rotated, the rotor is rotated with this rotational operating force, and the contact provided on the rotor comes into contact with the electrode to reach a conductive state. It becomes possible to take out via.

本発明は、前記ロータの鍔状部が、前記上部ケースの中間壁部と前記下部ケースの底壁部とに挟まれる位置に配置されても良い。 In the present invention, the flange portion of the rotor may be disposed at a position sandwiched between the intermediate wall portion of the upper case and the bottom wall portion of the lower case.

この構成により、中間壁部と底壁部との間にロータが挟み込まれることにより、ロータの回転位置を維持でき、安定的な回転を実現する。   With this configuration, the rotor is sandwiched between the intermediate wall portion and the bottom wall portion, whereby the rotational position of the rotor can be maintained and stable rotation can be realized.

本発明は、前記上部ケースが前記中間壁部の外周を取り囲む側壁部を備えた構造を有し、この側壁部の上端にトップカバーを連結固定しても良い。   The present invention may have a structure in which the upper case includes a side wall portion surrounding the outer periphery of the intermediate wall portion, and a top cover may be connected and fixed to the upper end of the side wall portion.

この構成により、上部ケースとして上方に開放した構造のものを用いることが可能となり、組み立てが一層容易となる。   With this configuration, it is possible to use an upper case having a structure opened upward, which makes assembly easier.

本発明は、前記側壁部の外面に凸状又は凹状となる複数の係合部を形成し、前記トップカバーと前記下部ケースとに前記係合部に係合連結する連結部を有した連結片を突設すると共に、前記上部ケースの上側に前記トップカバーを重ね合わせて前記上部ケースの係合部に前記トップカバーの連結片を係合連結し、上部ケース下側に前記下部ケースを重ね合わせて前記上部ケースの係合部に前記下部ケースの連結部を係合連結しても良い。   The present invention provides a connecting piece having a plurality of engaging portions that are convex or concave on the outer surface of the side wall portion, and a connecting portion that engages and connects the engaging portion to the top cover and the lower case. The top cover is overlaid on the upper side of the upper case, the connecting piece of the top cover is engaged with the engaging portion of the upper case, and the lower case is overlaid on the lower side of the upper case. The connecting portion of the lower case may be engaged and connected to the engaging portion of the upper case.

この構成により、トップカバーの連結部を側壁部の係合部に連結し、下部ケースの連結部を側壁部の係合部に連結部に連結することで上部ケースを挟み込む形態で連結固定するものとなり、このトップカバーと上部ケースと下部ケースとの相対位置関係を強固に維持した状態での連結を実現する。   With this configuration, the connecting part of the top cover is connected to the engaging part of the side wall part, and the connecting part of the lower case is connected to the engaging part of the side wall part to be connected and fixed in such a manner as to sandwich the upper case. Thus, the connection in a state where the relative positional relationship between the top cover, the upper case, and the lower case is firmly maintained is realized.

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〔全体構成〕
図1〜図5に示すように、ケース10に対して上下方向に向かう姿勢の操作ロッド20を備えると共に、この操作ロッド20の傾動操作を電気的に検出する傾動検出部Aと、この操作ロッド20のロッド軸芯Yに沿う方向への押込み操作を電気的に検出する押込み検出部Bと、この操作ロッド20の回転操作を電気的に検出する回転検出部Cとを備えて複合操作スイッチが構成されている。
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
〔overall structure〕
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the operation rod 20 is provided with a posture toward the vertical direction with respect to the case 10, and the tilt detection unit A that electrically detects the tilt operation of the operation rod 20, and the operation rod The composite operation switch includes a push-in detection unit B that electrically detects the push-in operation in the direction along the rod axis Y of 20 and a rotation detection unit C that electrically detects the rotation operation of the operation rod 20. It is configured.

この複合操作スイッチは、携帯電話機、PDA、ゲーム機器のコントローラや、家庭電化製品のリモートコントローラ等に備えられるものである。この複合操作スイッチは使用時において上下方向は無関係であるが、図3の上側を上方と称し、下側を下方と称する。   This composite operation switch is provided in a mobile phone, a PDA, a game machine controller, a home appliance remote controller, and the like. Although this composite operation switch has no relation in the vertical direction when in use, the upper side in FIG. 3 is referred to as the upper side, and the lower side is referred to as the lower side.

この複合操作スイッチは非操作状態にある場合には前記操作ロッドが中立姿勢Nを維持し、前記傾動検出部Aは中立姿勢Nを基準にして十字の方向への傾動操作を検出する。操作ロッド20の軸芯を前記ロッド軸芯Yと称し、前記押込み検出部Bはロッド軸芯Yに沿う方向への押込み操作を電気的に検出する。前記回転検出部Cは、中立姿勢Nのロッド軸芯周りでの回転操作量を電気的に検出する。   When the composite operation switch is in a non-operation state, the operation rod maintains a neutral posture N, and the tilt detection unit A detects a tilt operation in the cross direction with the neutral posture N as a reference. The axis of the operating rod 20 is referred to as the rod axis Y, and the indentation detecting unit B electrically detects an indentation operation in the direction along the rod axis Y. The rotation detection unit C electrically detects a rotation operation amount around the rod axis of the neutral posture N.

本発明の複合操作スイッチでは操作ロッド20を十字方向に操作した際に、この4方向への傾動操作を検出するように傾動検出部Aを構成しているが、この傾動検出部Aの検出方向として4方向未満の方向への傾動を検出するように構成して良く、8方向等、5方向以上の方向への傾動を検出するものであっても良い。   In the composite operation switch of the present invention, when the operation rod 20 is operated in the cross direction, the tilt detection unit A is configured to detect the tilt operation in these four directions. The detection direction of the tilt detection unit A It may be configured to detect tilting in a direction less than four directions, and may detect tilting in five or more directions such as eight directions.

前記ケース10はトップカバー11と上部ケース12と下部ケース13とを連結して構成されている。トップカバー11と、上部ケース12と、下部ケース13とは絶縁性の樹脂材料を型成形することにより、中立姿勢Nのロッド軸芯Yに沿う方向視での断面形状が正8角形に形成されている。   The case 10 is configured by connecting a top cover 11, an upper case 12, and a lower case 13. The top cover 11, the upper case 12, and the lower case 13 are formed of an insulative resin material, so that a cross-sectional shape along the rod axis Y in the neutral posture N is formed into a regular octagon. ing.

前記トップカバー11には前記操作ロッド20が上下方向に貫通する貫通孔11Aが形成され、このトップカバー11の下面側には操作ロッド20の傾動中心Pから等距離となる凹状の案内面11Gが形成され、更に、このトップカバー11の外周部に一体形成した4つの連結片14を下方に向けて突設し、この連結片14の先端に孔状となる係合連結部14Aを形成している。   A through hole 11A through which the operating rod 20 passes vertically is formed in the top cover 11, and a concave guide surface 11G that is equidistant from the tilting center P of the operating rod 20 is formed on the lower surface side of the top cover 11. Further, four connecting pieces 14 integrally formed on the outer periphery of the top cover 11 are projected downward, and an engaging connecting portion 14A having a hole shape is formed at the tip of the connecting piece 14. Yes.

前記貫通孔11Aは平面視において、傾動方向に沿う十字状の案内溝11AGを有した構造であり、この案内溝11AGの内面は前記傾動中心Pの方向に向かう傾斜面に形成されている。   11 A of said through-holes are the structures which have the cross-shaped guide groove 11AG along a tilting direction in planar view, The inner surface of this guide groove 11AG is formed in the inclined surface which goes to the direction of the said tilting center P. As shown in FIG.

前記上部ケース12は、中立姿勢Nのロッド軸芯Yに沿う姿勢の筒状の側壁部12Aと、中立姿勢Nのロッド軸芯Yに対して直交する姿勢の中間壁部12Bとを一体形成し、中間壁部12Bの中央位置には開口12Hが形成されている。また、この側壁部12Aの外面には凸状となる8つの係合片12T(係合部の一例)を周方向で等間隔に形成している。   The upper case 12 integrally forms a cylindrical side wall portion 12A in a posture along the rod axis Y in the neutral posture N and an intermediate wall portion 12B in a posture orthogonal to the rod axis Y in the neutral posture N. An opening 12H is formed at the center position of the intermediate wall portion 12B. Further, eight engaging pieces 12T (an example of an engaging portion) that are convex are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the outer surface of the side wall portion 12A.

図11に示すように、この上部ケース12の中間壁部12Bの上面側には前記操作ロッド20を挟んで十字方向となる4箇所の検出位置に導体で成るセンター電極31が形成され、このセンター電極31を取り囲む位置に導体で成るリング電極32が形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 11, center electrodes 31 made of a conductor are formed on the upper surface side of the intermediate wall portion 12B of the upper case 12 at four detection positions in the cross direction with the operation rod 20 in between. A ring electrode 32 made of a conductor is formed at a position surrounding the electrode 31.

この上部ケース12の中間壁部12Bの内部には4つの前記センター電極31と個別に導通する独立した傾動検出回路と、4つの前記リング電極32と導通するコモン回路とが中間壁部12Bにインサートの技術によって形成され、前記傾動検出回路に導通する4つの傾動検出リード33が下方に向けて突出形成され、前記コモン回路と導通する単一のコモンリード34が下方に向けて突出形成されている。   In the middle wall portion 12B of the upper case 12, an independent tilt detection circuit electrically connected to the four center electrodes 31 and a common circuit electrically connected to the four ring electrodes 32 are inserted into the intermediate wall portion 12B. The four tilt detection leads 33 that are formed by the technique described above and are connected to the tilt detection circuit are formed to protrude downward, and the single common lead 34 that is connected to the common circuit is formed to protrude downward. .

前記下部ケース13は、中立姿勢Nのロッド軸芯Yに沿う姿勢の筒状の側壁部13Aと、中立姿勢Nのロッド軸芯Yに対して直交する姿勢の底壁部13Bとを一体形成し、底壁部13Bの上面中央には前記押込み検出部Bが配置される環状のリブ状の接当部13Cと、この外周位置に環状のリブ状のバネ受け部13Dとが同心円状に突出形成されている。   The lower case 13 integrally forms a cylindrical side wall portion 13A in a posture along the rod axis Y in the neutral posture N and a bottom wall portion 13B in a posture orthogonal to the rod axis Y in the neutral posture N. An annular rib-shaped contact portion 13C in which the indentation detecting portion B is disposed at the center of the upper surface of the bottom wall portion 13B, and an annular rib-shaped spring receiving portion 13D are formed in a concentric manner at the outer peripheral position. Has been.

この下部ケース13の側壁部13Aに一体形成した4つの連結片15を上方に向けて突設し、この連結片15の先端に孔状となる係合連結部15Aを形成している。   Four connecting pieces 15 integrally formed on the side wall portion 13 </ b> A of the lower case 13 project upward, and an engaging connecting portion 15 </ b> A having a hole shape is formed at the tip of the connecting piece 15.

図8に示すように、この下部ケース13の底壁部13Bのうち、前記接当部13Cに取り囲まれる部位の中央位置には導体で成るセンター電極41が形成され、このセンター電極41を取り囲む部位置には導体で成るリング電極42が形成されている。この下部ケース13の底壁部13Bにはセンター電極41に導通する押し操作検出回路と、リング電極42に導通するリング回路とがインサートの技術によって形成され、前記押し操作検出回路に導通する押し操作検出リード43が下方に向けて突出形成され、前記リング回路に導通するリングリード44が下方に向けて突出形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 8, in the bottom wall portion 13B of the lower case 13, a center electrode 41 made of a conductor is formed at the center position of the portion surrounded by the contact portion 13C, and the portion surrounding the center electrode 41 A ring electrode 42 made of a conductor is formed at the position. On the bottom wall portion 13B of the lower case 13, a push operation detecting circuit that is connected to the center electrode 41 and a ring circuit that is connected to the ring electrode 42 are formed by an insert technique, and the push operation that is connected to the push operation detecting circuit is formed. The detection lead 43 is formed to project downward, and the ring lead 44 connected to the ring circuit is formed to project downward.

この下部ケース13の底壁部13Bのうち、前記バネ受け部13Dの外周部分には導体で成るリング状の共通電極51と、導体で成る複数のカウント電極52を配置しており、このカウント電極52を取り囲む位置にはクリック用の多数の凹凸部53が形成されている。   In the bottom wall portion 13B of the lower case 13, a ring-shaped common electrode 51 made of a conductor and a plurality of count electrodes 52 made of a conductor are arranged on the outer peripheral portion of the spring receiving portion 13D. A large number of irregularities 53 for click are formed at positions surrounding 52.

また、前記共通電極51は下部ケース13の底壁部13Bの内部にインサートの技術によって形成された回路を介して共通リード54に導通し、カウント電極52はインサートの技術によって形成された回路を介してカウントリード55に導通しており、この共通リード54とカウントリード55とは下方に向けて突出形成されている。この下部ケース13の外面下部には前記4つの傾動検出リード33と、1つのコモンリード34とが挿通する孔部を形成したリードホルダ部13Hが形成されている。   The common electrode 51 is electrically connected to the common lead 54 through a circuit formed by insert technology in the bottom wall portion 13B of the lower case 13, and the count electrode 52 is connected through a circuit formed by insert technology. The common lead 54 and the count lead 55 are formed so as to protrude downward. A lower part of the outer surface of the lower case 13 is formed with a lead holder part 13H in which holes for inserting the four tilt detection leads 33 and the one common lead 34 are formed.

〔操作ロッド〕
前記操作ロッド20は銅合金などの比較的剛性が高い素材が用いられると共に、ケース10から上方に突出する上端部21にはノブ等が取付けられる部位にDカット部21Aが形成され、中間部22は円柱状に形成され、この中間部22より下側には大径部23が形成され、これより下側には回転力を出力するギヤ状となる複数の係合片24を形成し、下端には球状の外面となる接当部25を形成している。
[Operation rod]
The operation rod 20 is made of a material having a relatively high rigidity such as a copper alloy, and a D-cut portion 21A is formed at a portion where a knob or the like is attached to the upper end portion 21 protruding upward from the case 10, and an intermediate portion 22 is formed. Is formed in a cylindrical shape, a large-diameter portion 23 is formed below the intermediate portion 22, and a plurality of engaging pieces 24 that form a gear shape that outputs a rotational force are formed below the intermediate portion 22, and the lower end Is formed with a contact portion 25 serving as a spherical outer surface.

また、この接当部25とギヤ状の係合片24との中間位置には樹脂製のバネ受け部材26が外嵌固定され、前記接当部25は図3に示す傾動中心Pを中心として突出する球面状に成形されている。   Further, a resin spring receiving member 26 is fitted and fixed at an intermediate position between the contact portion 25 and the gear-like engagement piece 24, and the contact portion 25 is centered on the tilting center P shown in FIG. It is molded into a protruding spherical shape.

〔傾動検出部〕
前記傾動検出部Aは、前述したように前記上部ケース12の中間壁部12Bの上面の4箇所の検出位置に形成されたセンター電極31とリング電極32とを覆う位置に配置される導体で成るドーム状のバネ板材35と、この4つのバネ板材35の上面に接する緩衝体36Aを一体形成したゴムリング36と、このゴムリング36の上面に密着配置されたリング状のバネ材で成るバネリング37と、操作ロッド20の傾動時に緩衝体36Aを介してバネ板材35に押圧力を作用させる作動体38とを備えている。
(Tilt detector)
As described above, the tilt detection part A is made of a conductor arranged at a position covering the center electrode 31 and the ring electrode 32 formed at the four detection positions on the upper surface of the intermediate wall part 12B of the upper case 12. A dome-shaped spring plate member 35, a rubber ring 36 integrally formed with a buffer 36A in contact with the upper surfaces of the four spring plate members 35, and a spring ring 37 made of a ring-shaped spring member arranged in close contact with the upper surface of the rubber ring 36 And an operating body 38 that applies a pressing force to the spring plate material 35 via the buffer 36A when the operating rod 20 is tilted.

前記バネ板材35は、銅合金や鉄合金等の導体で成る円盤状の素材が用いられ、その中央部が上方に膨出するドーム状に成形されている。このバネ板材35は押圧力が作用しない状況では周囲が前記リング電極32に接触しており、中央部がセンター電極31から離間している。   The spring plate material 35 is made of a disk-shaped material made of a conductor such as a copper alloy or an iron alloy, and is formed into a dome shape whose central portion bulges upward. The spring plate member 35 is in contact with the ring electrode 32 in a state where no pressing force is applied, and the center portion is separated from the center electrode 31.

このバネ板材35の中央部に上方から押圧力が作用した場合には弾性変形によりバネ板材35の中央部がセンター電極31に接触することにより、このセンター電極31とリング電極32とが導通状態に達する。尚、図面には検出位置に単一のバネ板材35を配置した構造を示しているが、このバネ板材35を複数枚重ねて用いても良い。   When a pressing force acts on the center portion of the spring plate material 35 from above, the center portion of the spring plate material 35 comes into contact with the center electrode 31 by elastic deformation, so that the center electrode 31 and the ring electrode 32 are in a conductive state. Reach. In addition, although the structure which has arrange | positioned the single spring board material 35 to the detection position is shown in drawing, you may use this spring board material 35 in piles.

前記ゴムリング36は、シリコンゴム等の柔軟で絶縁性の材料が用いられ、このゴムリング36の4箇所の表裏両面に突出する形態で前記緩衝体36Aを一体的に形成している。前記バネリング37には前記緩衝体36Aが貫通する孔部37Aが形成されている。尚、ゴムリング36とバネリング37とには嵌合孔36S、37Sを形成しており、中間壁部12Bに突設した嵌合片12Sを嵌合孔36S、37Sに嵌合させることにより、ゴムリング36とバネリング37とが適正な位置に支持される。   The rubber ring 36 is made of a flexible and insulating material such as silicon rubber, and the buffer body 36A is integrally formed so as to protrude from both front and back surfaces of the rubber ring 36. The spring ring 37 is formed with a hole 37A through which the buffer 36A passes. The rubber ring 36 and the spring ring 37 are formed with fitting holes 36S and 37S. By fitting the fitting piece 12S protruding from the intermediate wall portion 12B into the fitting holes 36S and 37S, the rubber is obtained. The ring 36 and the spring ring 37 are supported at appropriate positions.

前記作動体38は、絶縁性の樹脂材料を型成形することにより、中央に孔部38Aを形成し、中央の上面には前記トップカバー11の下面側に形成された前記案内面11Gに摺接する凸状の摺接面38Gを形成し、外周部分には下方に向けて4つの押圧操作部38Bを突出形成している。   The actuating body 38 is formed by molding an insulating resin material to form a hole 38A in the center, and the upper surface of the center is in sliding contact with the guide surface 11G formed on the lower surface side of the top cover 11. A convex sliding contact surface 38G is formed, and four pressing operation portions 38B project from the outer peripheral portion downward.

前記孔部38Aの内周面には操作ロッド20のロッド軸芯Yと平行姿勢となる複数の溝部Tを形成しており、この孔部38Aに前記操作ロッド20を挿通し、この操作ロッド20の中間部22を操作ロッド20に外嵌した状態では、孔部38Aの内面の突出した部位だけが操作ロッド20に接触するため、操作ロッド20との接触面積を小さくして前記ロッド軸芯Y周りでの相対回転と、ロッド軸芯Y方向での相対的なスライド移動とを軽快に行えるものとなる。また、前記摺接面38Gは前記操作ロッド20の傾動中心Pから等距離となる滑らかな球面の一部に形成され、円滑で安定した傾動を現出する。   A plurality of groove portions T are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the hole portion 38A so as to be parallel to the rod axis Y of the operation rod 20, and the operation rod 20 is inserted into the hole portion 38A. In the state where the intermediate portion 22 is externally fitted to the operating rod 20, only the protruding portion of the inner surface of the hole 38A contacts the operating rod 20, so that the contact area with the operating rod 20 is reduced and the rod axis Y is reduced. The relative rotation around and the relative slide movement in the rod axis Y direction can be easily performed. Further, the sliding contact surface 38G is formed on a part of a smooth spherical surface that is equidistant from the tilting center P of the operating rod 20, and exhibits a smooth and stable tilting.

この作動体38の上面の外周近くには4つ凹部38Sが形成され、この凹部38Sを前記トップカバー11の下面側に突出形成した位置決め片(図示せず)に嵌合させることにより、この作動体38の押圧操作部38Bと前記検出位置との相対的な位置関係を適正に維持する。   Four concave portions 38S are formed near the outer periphery of the upper surface of the operating body 38, and this concave portion 38S is fitted to a positioning piece (not shown) formed to protrude from the lower surface side of the top cover 11 to thereby operate this operation. The relative positional relationship between the pressing operation portion 38B of the body 38 and the detection position is appropriately maintained.

〔押込み検出部〕
前記押込み検出部Bは、下部ケース13の底壁部13Bに形成されたセンター電極41とリング電極42とを覆う位置に配置されるドーム状のバネ板材45と、このバネ板材45の上部に配置される第1接当部材46と、これに嵌合連結する第2接当部材47とを備え、更に、前記バネ受け部13Dと前記操作ロッド20のバネ受け部材26との間に圧縮コイル型の戻しバネ48を備えている。
(Indentation detection unit)
The indentation detecting portion B is arranged at a position covering the center electrode 41 and the ring electrode 42 formed on the bottom wall portion 13B of the lower case 13 and an upper portion of the spring plate member 45. A first contact member 46 and a second contact member 47 fitted and connected to the first contact member 46, and a compression coil type between the spring receiver 13D and the spring receiver 26 of the operating rod 20. Return spring 48 is provided.

前記バネ板材45は、傾動検出部のものと同様に、銅合金や鉄合金等の導体で成る円盤状の素材が用いられ、その中央部が上方に膨出するようにドーム状に成形されている。このバネ板材45は押圧力が作用しない状況では周囲が前記リング電極42に接触しており、中央部がセンター電極41から離間している。   The spring plate material 45 is made of a disk-shaped material made of a conductor such as a copper alloy or an iron alloy, similar to the tilt detecting portion, and is formed in a dome shape so that the central portion bulges upward. Yes. The spring plate member 45 is in contact with the ring electrode 42 in a state where no pressing force is applied, and the center portion is separated from the center electrode 41.

このバネ板材45に上方から押圧力が作用した場合には弾性変形によりバネ板材45の中央部がセンター電極41に接触することにより、センター電極41とリング電極42とが導通状態に達する。尚、図面には単一のバネ板材45を配置した構造を示しているが、このバネ板材45を複数重ねて用いても良い。   When a pressing force is applied to the spring plate material 45 from above, the center portion of the spring plate material 45 comes into contact with the center electrode 41 due to elastic deformation, so that the center electrode 41 and the ring electrode 42 reach a conductive state. In addition, although the structure which has arrange | positioned the single spring board material 45 is shown in drawing, you may use this spring board material 45 in piles.

下側の前記第1接当部材46はシリコンゴム等の比較的柔軟で絶縁性を有する樹脂材料で形成され、上側の前記第2接当部材47は絶縁性で比較的硬質な樹脂材料を用い、この第1接当部材46と第2接当部材47とは嵌合連結している。下側の第1接当部材46は前記接当部13Cの内面に案内させる形態で上下方向に作動自在であり、上側の第2接当部材47の上面には操作ロッド20の下端の接当部25の形状に沿う凹状面を上面に形成することにより、前記操作ロッド20が多少傾斜した状態でも、この接当部25からの圧力を第1接当部材46を介してバネ板材45に伝えるように機能する。   The lower first contact member 46 is formed of a relatively flexible and insulating resin material such as silicon rubber, and the upper second contact member 47 is formed of an insulating and relatively hard resin material. The first contact member 46 and the second contact member 47 are fitted and connected. The lower first contact member 46 is movable in the vertical direction in such a manner that it is guided by the inner surface of the contact portion 13C, and the upper surface of the upper second contact member 47 is in contact with the lower end of the operating rod 20. By forming a concave surface along the shape of the portion 25 on the upper surface, the pressure from the contact portion 25 is transmitted to the spring plate member 45 via the first contact member 46 even when the operation rod 20 is slightly inclined. To function.

前記リブ状の接当部13Cは、操作ロッド20を押込み操作した際に、この操作ロッド20からの押圧力によって前記押込み検出部Bが検出状態に達した後に、バネ受け部材26に接当するように、下部ケース13の底壁部13Bからの突出量が設定されている。   The rib-shaped contact portion 13 </ b> C contacts the spring receiving member 26 after the pressing detection portion B reaches the detection state by the pressing force from the operation rod 20 when the operation rod 20 is pressed. Thus, the protrusion amount from the bottom wall part 13B of the lower case 13 is set.

〔回転検出部〕
前記回転検出部Cは、前記操作ロッド20にギヤ状に形成された複数の係合片24から回転力が伝えられるロータ56と、図9、図10に示すように、このロータ56の下面に形成した接触子57と、このロータ56の下面に形成したクリックバネ58とを備えている。
(Rotation detector)
The rotation detection unit C includes a rotor 56 to which a rotational force is transmitted from a plurality of engagement pieces 24 formed in a gear shape to the operation rod 20, and a lower surface of the rotor 56 as shown in FIGS. A contact 57 formed and a click spring 58 formed on the lower surface of the rotor 56 are provided.

このロータ56は、絶縁性の樹脂材料を型成形することにより、中央部に筒状部56Aを形成し、この筒状部56Aの下端側に鍔状部56Bを形成し、筒状部56Aの上端に前記係合片24が嵌り込む係合部56Cを形成している。この係合部56Cは前記操作ロッド20の傾動に伴うギヤ状の係合片24の傾動を許すように構成されている。   The rotor 56 is formed by molding an insulating resin material, thereby forming a cylindrical portion 56A at the center, forming a flange-like portion 56B on the lower end side of the cylindrical portion 56A, and forming the cylindrical portion 56A. An engaging portion 56C into which the engaging piece 24 is fitted is formed at the upper end. The engaging portion 56 </ b> C is configured to allow the gear-shaped engaging piece 24 to tilt with the operation rod 20 tilting.

また、図5に示す如く、このロータ56の筒状部56Aの外径を前記上部ケース12に形成した開口12Hに入り込む値に設定し、この筒状部56Aの下端部の内径を前記下部ケース13の接当部13Cの外径より僅かに大きい値に設定することにより、この複合操作スイッチを組み立てた状態では、このロータ56の筒状部56Aの外面が上部ケース12に形成した開口12Hの内面に軽く接触すると同時に、この筒状部56Aの下端部の内面が下部ケース13の接当部13Cに軽く接触することになり、このロータ56の回転時には開口12Hの内面と、接当部13Cの外面とにガイドされる形態で安定した回転が実現する。   Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the outer diameter of the cylindrical portion 56A of the rotor 56 is set to a value that enters the opening 12H formed in the upper case 12, and the inner diameter of the lower end portion of the cylindrical portion 56A is set to the lower case. By setting the value to be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the 13 contact portions 13C, in the assembled state of the composite operation switch, the outer surface of the cylindrical portion 56A of the rotor 56 is the opening 12H formed in the upper case 12. At the same time that the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 56A is lightly in contact with the inner surface, the inner surface of the lower end portion of the cylindrical portion 56A is lightly in contact with the contact portion 13C of the lower case 13, and when the rotor 56 rotates, the inner surface of the opening 12H and the contact portion 13C Stable rotation is realized in the form of being guided by the outer surface.

このロータ56の鍔状部56Bの下面側には前記下方に向けて突出するリブが形成され、このリブの下端と、この鍔状部56Bの上面との距離を、下部ケース13に形成される空間の上下方向の寸法より僅かに小さい値に設定することにより、この複合操作スイッチを組み立てた状態では、このロータ56の鍔状部46Bの上面が上部ケース12の中間壁部12Bの下面に軽く接触することになり、ロータ56の一層の安定回転を現出する。   A rib projecting downward is formed on the lower surface side of the flange-shaped portion 56B of the rotor 56, and a distance between the lower end of the rib and the upper surface of the flange-shaped portion 56B is formed in the lower case 13. By setting the value slightly smaller than the vertical dimension of the space, the upper surface of the flange-shaped portion 46B of the rotor 56 is lightly applied to the lower surface of the intermediate wall portion 12B of the upper case 12 in the assembled state. Will come into contact, revealing a more stable rotation of the rotor 56.

前記接触子57は、銅合金等の導体をリング状に成形し、その内周側に前記共通電極51に常時接触する主摺接部57Aを形成し、また、その外周側には、円周方向での特定位置において前記カウント電極52に摺接可能な副摺接部57Bを形成した構造を有している。このような構造であるため、ロータ56の回転時には接触子57の外周側の副摺接部57Bがカウント電極52に接触したタイミングでカウント電極52と共通電極51とが導通状態に達し、副摺接部57Bがカウント電極52から離間したタイミングでカウント電極52と共通電極51とが絶縁状態になる。   The contactor 57 is formed by forming a conductor such as a copper alloy into a ring shape, and forming a main sliding contact portion 57A that is always in contact with the common electrode 51 on the inner peripheral side thereof. It has a structure in which a sub-sliding contact portion 57B capable of sliding contact with the count electrode 52 is formed at a specific position in the direction. Because of this structure, when the rotor 56 rotates, the count electrode 52 and the common electrode 51 reach a conductive state at the timing when the outer slidable contact portion 57B on the outer peripheral side of the contactor 57 comes into contact with the count electrode 52. The count electrode 52 and the common electrode 51 are in an insulated state at the timing when the contact portion 57B is separated from the count electrode 52.

前記クリックバネ58は柔軟に弾性変形する金属材料をリング状に成形し、その周方向での2箇所を下方に突出させた突出部58Aを備えた構造を有し、ロータ56の回転時には突出部58Aが前記下部ケース13の底壁部13Bに形成されたクリック用の凹凸部53に係脱してクリック感を作り出す。   The click spring 58 has a structure in which a metal material that is elastically deformed flexibly is formed in a ring shape, and includes a protruding portion 58A that protrudes downward in two locations in the circumferential direction. 58A engages and disengages the click uneven portion 53 formed on the bottom wall portion 13B of the lower case 13 to create a click feeling.

〔組み立て〕
この複合操作スイッチは、前記上部ケース12に傾動検出部Aを組み付け、この上部ケース12にトップカバー11を連結した後に(又は、このように上部ケース12に対する傾動検出部Aの組み付けと並行して)、前記下部ケース13に押込み検出部Bと回転検出部Cとを組み付け、この下部ケース13と、上部ケース12とを連結する順序で組み立てることになる。
〔assembly〕
In this composite operation switch, after the tilt detection unit A is assembled to the upper case 12 and the top cover 11 is connected to the upper case 12 (or in parallel with the assembly of the tilt detection unit A to the upper case 12 in this way, ), The push-in detection unit B and the rotation detection unit C are assembled to the lower case 13, and the lower case 13 and the upper case 12 are assembled in the order of connection.

組立の順序としては、これに限るものではなく、例えば、下部ケース13に押込み検出部Bと回転検出部Cとを組み付けた後に、この下部ケース13に上部ケース12を連結し、この上部ケース12に傾動検出部Aを組み付け、この後に、この上部ケース12にトップカバー11を連結する順序であっても良い。   The order of assembly is not limited to this. For example, after the push-in detection unit B and the rotation detection unit C are assembled to the lower case 13, the upper case 12 is connected to the lower case 13, and the upper case 12 is assembled. The tilt detection unit A may be assembled to the upper case 12 and then the top cover 11 may be connected to the upper case 12.

具体的には、上部ケース12の中間壁部12Bの検出位置の4箇所に形成されたセンター電極31とリング電極32とを覆う位置にバネ板材35を配置し、ゴムリング36とバネリング37とを重ね合わせ、夫々の嵌合孔36S、37Sに対して中間壁部12Bの嵌合片12Sを嵌合させた状態で配置する。次に、これらの上部に作動体38を配置し、この作動体38の凹部38Sにトップカバー11の下面に形成した位置決め片(図示せず)を嵌合させた状態で前記トップカバー11を連結する。   Specifically, the spring plate material 35 is arranged at a position covering the center electrode 31 and the ring electrode 32 formed at the four detection positions of the intermediate wall portion 12B of the upper case 12, and the rubber ring 36 and the spring ring 37 are arranged. The overlapping is performed in a state where the fitting pieces 12S of the intermediate wall portion 12B are fitted to the fitting holes 36S and 37S. Next, the operating body 38 is arranged on the upper part, and the top cover 11 is connected in a state where a positioning piece (not shown) formed on the lower surface of the top cover 11 is fitted in the recess 38S of the operating body 38. To do.

この連結を行う際には、トップカバー11と上部ケース12とを密着させることにより、このトップカバー11に形成した連結片14の係合連結部14Aが、上部ケース12の側壁部12Aに形成された複数の係合片12Tのうち対応するものに弾性的に嵌合する状態に達して連結が完了する。   When this connection is performed, the top cover 11 and the upper case 12 are brought into close contact with each other, whereby the engagement connection portion 14A of the connection piece 14 formed on the top cover 11 is formed on the side wall portion 12A of the upper case 12. The connection is completed by reaching a state of elastically fitting to the corresponding one of the plurality of engagement pieces 12T.

また、下部ケース13のセンター電極41とリング電極42とを覆う位置にバネ板材45を配置し、この上部に第1接当部材46と第2接当部材47とを嵌合連結した状態で配置し、更に、バネ受け部13Dに戻しバネ48を配置した状態で、この上部に前記操作ロッド20と、ロータ56とをこの順序で配置し、この下部ケース13と上部ケース12とを連結する。   Further, a spring plate 45 is disposed at a position covering the center electrode 41 and the ring electrode 42 of the lower case 13, and the first contact member 46 and the second contact member 47 are fitted and connected to the upper portion. Further, with the return spring 48 disposed in the spring receiving portion 13D, the operation rod 20 and the rotor 56 are disposed in this order on the upper portion, and the lower case 13 and the upper case 12 are connected.

この連結を行う際には、下部ケース13に支持された操作ロッド20を上部ケース12に支持された作動体38の孔部38Aに挿入し、ロータ56の筒状部56Aを上部ケース12の開口Hに挿入する位置合わせを行い、夫々を密着させることにより、下部ケース13に形成した連結片15の係合連結部15Aが上部ケース12の側壁部12Aに形成された複数の係合片12Tのうち対応するものに弾性的に嵌合する状態に達して連結が完了し、この複合操作スイッチが完成するのである。尚、この連結時には上部ケース12に備えた4つの傾動検出リード33と1つのコモンリード34を対応するリードホルダ部13Hの孔部に挿通することにより傾動検出リード33とコモンリード34との姿勢を適正にする。   When this connection is performed, the operation rod 20 supported by the lower case 13 is inserted into the hole 38A of the operating body 38 supported by the upper case 12, and the cylindrical portion 56A of the rotor 56 is opened to the opening of the upper case 12. By aligning the insertion positions into H and bringing them into close contact with each other, the engagement connection portions 15A of the connection pieces 15 formed on the lower case 13 are connected to the plurality of engagement pieces 12T formed on the side wall portions 12A of the upper case 12. The state of elastically fitting to the corresponding one is reached, the connection is completed, and this composite operation switch is completed. At the time of this connection, the postures of the tilt detection lead 33 and the common lead 34 are inserted by inserting the four tilt detection leads 33 and one common lead 34 provided in the upper case 12 into the corresponding hole portions of the lead holder portion 13H. Make it appropriate.

このように組み立てられた複合操作スイッチは、戻しバネ48からの付勢力が操作ロッド20に対して上方に作用するため、この操作ロッド20の大径部23の上端に前記作動体38が接当し、この作動体38の摺接面38Gがトップカバー11の案内面11Gに接触する状態を維持する。また、戻しバネ48から操作ロッド20に対して直接作用する付勢力と、前記ゴムリング36の緩衝体36Aから作動体38に作用する力とによって、この操作ロッド20が中立姿勢Nに維持される。   In the composite operation switch thus assembled, the urging force from the return spring 48 acts upward on the operation rod 20, so that the operating body 38 contacts the upper end of the large-diameter portion 23 of the operation rod 20. Then, the sliding contact surface 38G of the operating body 38 is kept in contact with the guide surface 11G of the top cover 11. Further, the operating rod 20 is maintained in the neutral posture N by the biasing force that directly acts on the operating rod 20 from the return spring 48 and the force that acts on the operating body 38 from the buffer 36A of the rubber ring 36. .

傾動検出部Aの4つの検出位置に配置されたバネ板材35はセンター電極31から離間した状態に維持され、押込み検出部Bのバネ板材45はセンター電極41から離間した状態に維持される。前記回転検出部Cの共通電極51にロータ56に備えた接触子57の内周側の主接触部57Aが接触し、カウント電極52に対して接触子57の外周側の副接触部57Bが接触、又は、非接触状態となる。   The spring plate material 35 disposed at the four detection positions of the tilt detection unit A is maintained in a state of being separated from the center electrode 31, and the spring plate material 45 of the push-in detection unit B is maintained in a state of being separated from the center electrode 41. The main contact portion 57A on the inner peripheral side of the contact 57 provided in the rotor 56 contacts the common electrode 51 of the rotation detection unit C, and the sub contact portion 57B on the outer peripheral side of the contact 57 contacts the count electrode 52. Or it will be in a non-contact state.

〔検出形態〕
前記4つの傾動検出リード33と、1つのコモンリード34との何れか一方の電圧を印加する状態において、中立姿勢Nを基準にして操作ロッド20を何れかの方向に傾動操作した場合には、図6に示すように、この傾動に伴って作動体38が傾動し、対応する方向に位置するバネ板材35に対して緩衝体36Aを介して作動体38の押圧操作部38Bからの押圧力が作用することにより、バネ板材35が弾性変形してセンター電極31とリング電極32とが導通状態に達し、この傾動操作を対応する傾動検出リード33の電圧信号の変化として取り出せる。
[Detection type]
When the operating rod 20 is tilted in any direction with respect to the neutral posture N in a state where any one of the four tilt detection leads 33 and one common lead 34 is applied, As shown in FIG. 6, the actuating body 38 tilts with this tilting, and the pressing force from the pressing operation portion 38 </ b> B of the actuating body 38 is applied to the spring plate member 35 positioned in the corresponding direction via the buffer 36 </ b> A. By acting, the spring plate member 35 is elastically deformed and the center electrode 31 and the ring electrode 32 reach a conductive state, and this tilting operation can be taken out as a change in the voltage signal of the corresponding tilting detection lead 33.

このように操作ロッド20を傾動操作した場合には、この操作ロッド20に支持された作動体38の摺接面38Gがトップカバー11の下面側に形成された案内面11Gに沿って移動することにより、傾動中心Pを中心にする形態で操作ロッド20を傾動させることになる。そして、傾動操作に伴って傾動方向に対応するバネ板材35が弾性変形する際にクリック感を作り出し、傾動操作が検出された状況に達したことを操作する者に認識させ得るものにしている。また、傾動操作時には、緩衝体36Aを介して作動体38の押圧操作部38Bからの押圧力が作用するため、強い押圧力が作用する状況であっても、緩衝体36Aが圧縮変形することにより、強い力がバネ板材35に作用して破損する不都合を回避できるものにしている。そして、この傾動操作の後に操作ロッド20の傾動操作を解除した際には、バネリング37と戻しバネ48とからの付勢力によって操作ロッド20が中立姿勢Nに復元する。   When the operating rod 20 is tilted in this way, the sliding contact surface 38G of the operating body 38 supported by the operating rod 20 moves along the guide surface 11G formed on the lower surface side of the top cover 11. Thus, the operation rod 20 is tilted in a form centered on the tilt center P. Then, when the spring plate member 35 corresponding to the tilting direction is elastically deformed in accordance with the tilting operation, a click feeling is created so that the operator can recognize that the tilting operation has been detected. Further, during the tilting operation, the pressing force from the pressing operation portion 38B of the operating body 38 acts via the buffer 36A, so that even if a strong pressing force is applied, the buffer 36A is compressed and deformed. Inconvenience that the strong force acts on the spring plate member 35 and is damaged can be avoided. When the tilting operation of the operating rod 20 is released after this tilting operation, the operating rod 20 is restored to the neutral posture N by the biasing force from the spring ring 37 and the return spring 48.

また、前記押し操作検出リード43と、リングリード44との何れか一方の電圧を印加する状態において、操作ロッド20を押込み操作した場合には、図7に示すように、操作ロッド20がロッド軸芯Yに沿って移動する。そして、この移動に伴いバネ板材45に対して第1接当部材46と第2接当部材47とを介して操作ロッド20からの押し操作力が作用し、バネ板材45が弾性変形してセンター電極41とリング電極42とが導通状態に達し、この押し操作を押し操作検出リード43の電圧信号として取り出せる。   In addition, when the operating rod 20 is pushed in a state where either one of the pushing operation detection lead 43 and the ring lead 44 is applied, as shown in FIG. Move along the core Y. With this movement, a pressing operation force from the operating rod 20 acts on the spring plate member 45 via the first contact member 46 and the second contact member 47, and the spring plate member 45 is elastically deformed to be centered. The electrode 41 and the ring electrode 42 reach a conductive state, and this pushing operation can be taken out as a voltage signal of the pushing operation detection lead 43.

このように操作ロッド20を押し操作した際には、前記バネ板材45が弾性変形する際にクリック感を作り出し、押し操作が検出された状況に達したことを操作する者に認識させ得るものにしている。また、操作ロッド20を押込み操作した際には、バネ板材45が弾性変形してセンター電極41とリング電極42とが導通状態に達した直後に、リブ状の接当部13Cに対して操作ロッド20のバネ受け部材26が接当し、しかも、前記第1接当部材46が柔軟に弾性変形するため、操作ロッド20が強い力で押込み操作された場合でも、過大な力をセンター電極41やリング電極42、あるいは、バネ板材45に作用させて破損させる不都合を回避できるものにしている。   When the operating rod 20 is pushed in this way, a click feeling is created when the spring plate material 45 is elastically deformed, and the operator can recognize that the situation where the pushing operation has been detected has been reached. ing. Further, when the operating rod 20 is pushed in, the spring plate 45 is elastically deformed and immediately after the center electrode 41 and the ring electrode 42 reach a conductive state, the operating rod is moved against the rib-shaped contact portion 13C. 20 spring receiving members 26 are in contact with each other, and the first contact member 46 is flexibly elastically deformed. Therefore, even when the operating rod 20 is pushed in with a strong force, an excessive force is applied to the center electrode 41 or The inconvenience of being damaged by acting on the ring electrode 42 or the spring plate material 45 can be avoided.

操作ロッド20を押し操作する際には操作ロッド20が中立姿勢Nにあることが理想であるが、この操作ロッド20が多少傾動した状態での押し操作も可能である。特に、操作ロッド20が大きく傾動した状態で、押し操作した場合には、操作ロッド20の下端のバネ受け部材26のうち、傾動によって最も下方に突出した部位が接当部13Cに接当することにより、この操作ロッド20を中立姿勢Nに向かう方向への力を作用させ、操作ロッド20を中立姿勢Nに近づけた状態での押し操作を実現するものにしている。   When the operation rod 20 is pushed, it is ideal that the operation rod 20 is in the neutral posture N. However, a push operation in a state where the operation rod 20 is slightly tilted is also possible. In particular, when a push operation is performed in a state where the operating rod 20 is largely tilted, a portion of the spring receiving member 26 at the lower end of the operating rod 20 that protrudes downward due to the tilting contacts the contact portion 13C. Thus, a force in a direction toward the neutral posture N is applied to the operation rod 20 to realize a push operation in a state where the operation rod 20 is brought close to the neutral posture N.

更に、共通電極51と、カウント電極52との何れか一方に電圧を印加する状態において、操作ロッド20を回転操作した場合には、ロータ56の回転に伴い接触子57の外周側の副摺接部57Bがカウント電極52に接触したタイミングでカウント電極52と共通電極51とが導通状態に達し、この副摺接部57Bがカウント電極52から離間したタイミングでカウント電極52と共通電極51とが絶縁状態になる結果、前記カウントリード55の電圧が逆方向に変化する。このように電圧が変化する毎に、この複合操作スイッチの外部の基板等において電圧信号の変化をカウント(計数)することにより、初期回転姿勢を基準にして操作ロッド20の回転量を把握できる(インクリメンタル型のロータリエンコーダとして機能する)。   Further, when the operating rod 20 is rotated in a state where a voltage is applied to either the common electrode 51 or the count electrode 52, the secondary sliding contact on the outer peripheral side of the contactor 57 is performed as the rotor 56 rotates. The count electrode 52 and the common electrode 51 reach a conductive state when the portion 57B comes into contact with the count electrode 52, and the count electrode 52 and the common electrode 51 are insulated when the sub-sliding contact portion 57B is separated from the count electrode 52. As a result, the voltage of the count lead 55 changes in the reverse direction. Each time the voltage changes in this way, the amount of rotation of the operating rod 20 can be grasped based on the initial rotation posture by counting the change in the voltage signal on the substrate outside the composite operation switch. It functions as an incremental rotary encoder).

また、操作ロッド20を回転操作した際には、前記クリックバネ58の突出部58Aが凹凸部53に係脱することになり、この回転が行われていることを操作ロッド20に作用するクリック感で把握できる。   Further, when the operating rod 20 is rotated, the protruding portion 58A of the click spring 58 is engaged with and disengaged from the concavo-convex portion 53, and the click feeling acting on the operating rod 20 that this rotation is performed. Can be grasped.

〔本発明の特徴的な機能〕
このように本発明によると、上部ケース12に一体形成した中間壁部12Bに傾動検出部Aを構成する4つのセンター電極31と、リング電極32とを形成し、これを覆う位置にバネ板材35を備え、ゴムリング36と、バネリング37とを重ね合わせ、更に、これらの上に作動体38を配置した後にトップカバー11を連結することも可能であり、このような組み立て順序に従うことにより、押込み検出部Bと回転検出部Cとの組み立て順序を考慮することなく傾動検出部Aの組み立てが可能になる。
[Characteristic functions of the present invention]
As described above, according to the present invention, the four center electrodes 31 constituting the tilt detection part A and the ring electrode 32 are formed on the intermediate wall part 12B integrally formed with the upper case 12, and the spring plate material 35 is provided at a position covering the center electrode 31. It is also possible to connect the top cover 11 after the rubber ring 36 and the spring ring 37 are overlapped, and the actuating body 38 is disposed on the rubber ring 36 and the spring ring 37. The tilt detector A can be assembled without considering the assembly order of the detector B and the rotation detector C.

下部ケース13に一体形成した底壁部13Bに押込み検出部Bのセンター電極41と、リング電極42とを形成し、これを覆う位置にバネ板材45を配置し、更に、第1接当部材46と第2接当部材47と圧縮コイルバネ48を配置し、この底壁部13Bに回転検出部Cのロータ56を配置した後に、上部ケース12を連結することも可能であり、このような組み立て順序に従うことにより、傾動検出部Aの組み立て順序を考慮することなく押込み検出部Bと回転検出部Cとの組み立てが可能となる。   The center electrode 41 and the ring electrode 42 of the indentation detecting portion B are formed on the bottom wall portion 13B integrally formed with the lower case 13, and the spring plate member 45 is disposed at a position covering the center electrode 41 and the first contact member 46. It is also possible to connect the upper case 12 after the second contact member 47 and the compression coil spring 48 are disposed, and the rotor 56 of the rotation detection unit C is disposed on the bottom wall portion 13B. By following the above, it is possible to assemble the push-in detection unit B and the rotation detection unit C without considering the assembly order of the tilt detection unit A.

特に、本発明の複合操作スイッチでは、上部ケース12に一体形成した中間壁部12Bの上面に傾動検出部Aを配置し、下部ケース13の底壁部13Bの上面に押込み検出部Bと回転検出部Cとを配置するので、重力の作用方向を合理的に利用した組み立てが可能であり、この上部ケース12と下部ケース13とを連結する際にも無理がない。   In particular, in the composite operation switch of the present invention, the tilt detection unit A is disposed on the upper surface of the intermediate wall 12B integrally formed with the upper case 12, and the push detection unit B and the rotation detection are detected on the upper surface of the bottom wall 13B of the lower case 13. Since the portion C is arranged, the assembly can be made with rational use of the direction of gravity, and there is no difficulty in connecting the upper case 12 and the lower case 13 together.

上部ケース12には傾動検出部Aに導通する4つの傾動検出リード33とコモンリード34とを備えているので、組み立ての途中において、この傾動検出部Aの導通状態を確認することが可能となり、組み立て途中に傾動検出部Aの作動状況を判断できるものとなる。これと同様に、下部ケース13には押込み検出部Bに導通する押し操作検出リード43とリングリード44とを備え、回転検出部Cに導通する共通リード54とカウントリード55とを備えているので、組み立て途中に押込み検出部Bと回転検出部Cとの作動状況を判断できるものとなる。   Since the upper case 12 includes four tilt detection leads 33 and a common lead 34 that are electrically connected to the tilt detection unit A, it is possible to check the conduction state of the tilt detection unit A during assembly. The operating state of the tilt detector A can be determined during assembly. Similarly, the lower case 13 includes a push operation detection lead 43 and a ring lead 44 that are connected to the push detection unit B, and a common lead 54 and a count lead 55 that are connected to the rotation detection unit C. In the middle of the assembly, the operating state of the push-in detection unit B and the rotation detection unit C can be determined.

〔別実施形態〕
本発明は、上記した実施の形態以外に以下のように構成しても良い。
[Another embodiment]
The present invention may be configured as follows in addition to the embodiment described above.

(a)上部ケース12の側壁部12Aに形成する係合部として凹状部を形成し、連結片14、15に凸部を形成する。また、側壁部12Aに複数の凹状部と複数の凸状部とを組み合わせた係合部を形成しても良い。 (A) A concave portion is formed as an engaging portion formed on the side wall portion 12 </ b> A of the upper case 12, and a convex portion is formed on the connecting pieces 14, 15. Moreover, you may form the engaging part which combined several concave part and several convex part in 12 A of side walls.

(b)傾動検出部Aと押込み検出部Bとを構成するに、電極と導電ゴムとを用い、押圧力が作用することにより導電ゴムが弾性変形して電極に接触して導通状態を現出する構造のものを採用する。 (B) The tilt detection unit A and the indentation detection unit B are configured by using an electrode and conductive rubber. When a pressing force is applied, the conductive rubber is elastically deformed to come into contact with the electrode to display a conductive state. Adopt a structure that does.

(c)回転検出部Cを、アブソリュート形のロータリエンコーダとして構成する。 (C) The rotation detector C is configured as an absolute rotary encoder.

複合操作スイッチの斜視図Perspective view of compound operation switch 複合操作スイッチの平面図と側面図と底面図Top view, side view and bottom view of compound operation switch 複合操作スイッチの縦断側面図Vertical side view of compound operation switch 複合操作スイッチの分解斜視図Exploded perspective view of compound operation switch 分解状態の複合操作スイッチの断面図Cross section of the compound operation switch in the disassembled state 傾動操作状態の複合操作スイッチの縦断側面図Vertical side view of compound operation switch in tilting operation state 押込み操作状態の複合操作スイッチの縦断側面図Vertical side view of the compound operation switch in the push-in operation state 下部ケースの底壁部の電極配置を示す図The figure which shows electrode arrangement of the bottom wall part of a lower case ロータに備えた接触子を示す図The figure which shows the contactor with which the rotor was equipped ロータと接触子との分解斜視図Exploded perspective view of rotor and contact 上部ケースの中間壁部の電極配置を示す図The figure which shows electrode arrangement of the middle wall part of an upper case

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

10 ケース
11 トップカバー
12 上部ケース
12A 側壁部
12B 中間壁部
12T 係合部(係合片)
13 下部ケース
13B 底壁部
14 連結片
14A 連結部(係合連結部)
15 連結片
15A 連結部(係合連結部)
20 操作ロッド
31、32 電極(センター電極・リング電極)
35 バネ板材
45 バネ板材
56 ロータ
57 接触子
A 傾動検出部
B 押込み検出部
C 回転検出部
Y ロッド軸芯
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Case 11 Top cover 12 Upper case 12A Side wall part 12B Intermediate wall part 12T Engagement part (engagement piece)
13 Lower case 13B Bottom wall part 14 Connection piece 14A Connection part (engagement connection part)
15 connection piece 15A connection part (engagement connection part)
20 Operating rod 31, 32 Electrode (Center electrode / Ring electrode)
35 Spring plate material 45 Spring plate material 56 Rotor 57 Contact A Tilt detection unit B Push detection unit C Rotation detection unit Y Rod shaft core

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ケースに支持した操作ロッドの傾動操作を電気的に検出する傾動検出部と、この操作ロッドのロッド軸芯に沿う方向への押込み操作を電気的に検出する押込み検出部と、この操作ロッドの回転操作を電気的に検出する回転検出部とを備えている複合操作スイッチであって、
前記ケースが上側の上部ケースと、底側の下部ケースとを重ね合わせて連結した構造を有すると共に、前記ケースの内部に前記操作ロッドの傾動とともに傾動する作動体と、前記操作ロッドの回転とともに回転するロータとを備え、前記ロータには該ロータの中央部の筒状部と、この筒状部の下端側から外方に張り出す鍔状部とが形成され、
前記上部ケースは、中立姿勢にある前記操作ロッドのロッド軸芯に直交する姿勢で、前記ロータの鍔状部の上側に重なる位置に形成された中間壁部を備え、この中間壁部の上面側において前記筒状部を取り囲む位置に前記作動体の傾動から操作ロッドの傾動を検出する前記傾動検出部を備え、
前記下部ケースは、前記中間壁部と平行姿勢となる底壁部を備え、この底壁部の上面側の中央位置で、前記ロータの筒状部の下方位置に前記押込み検出部を備え、この押込み検出部を取り囲む位置に前記回転検出部を配置している複合操作スイッチ。
A tilt detector that electrically detects the tilt operation of the operating rod supported by the case, a push detector that electrically detects a push operation of the operating rod in the direction along the rod axis, and rotation of the operating rod A composite operation switch including a rotation detection unit that electrically detects an operation;
The case has a structure in which an upper case on the upper side and a lower case on the bottom side are overlapped and connected, an operating body that tilts with the tilt of the operating rod inside the case, and rotates with the rotation of the operating rod And the rotor is formed with a cylindrical portion at the center of the rotor and a hook-like portion projecting outward from the lower end side of the cylindrical portion,
The upper case includes an intermediate wall portion formed at a position that is perpendicular to the rod axis of the operation rod in a neutral posture and overlaps the upper side of the flange-shaped portion of the rotor, and an upper surface side of the intermediate wall portion In the position that surrounds the cylindrical part in the tilt detection unit for detecting the tilt of the operating rod from the tilt of the operating body ,
The lower case includes a bottom wall portion that is parallel to the intermediate wall portion, and includes the indentation detection unit at a central position on the upper surface side of the bottom wall portion and below the cylindrical portion of the rotor. composite operating switches are arranged before Symbol rotation detector in a position surrounding the depression detecting device.
前記傾動検出部が、押圧力の作用で弾性変形する導体で成るバネ板材と、このバネ板材の弾性変形時にバネ板材との接触によって導通状態に達する一対の電極とを前記操作ロッドを取り囲む位置に配置して構成され、前記一対の電極が前記中間壁部に形成した回路と電気的に接続している請求項1記載の複合操作スイッチ。   A position where the tilt detection unit surrounds the operation rod with a spring plate material made of a conductor elastically deformed by the action of a pressing force and a pair of electrodes that reach a conductive state by contact with the spring plate material when the spring plate material is elastically deformed. The composite operation switch according to claim 1, wherein the switch is configured to be arranged, and the pair of electrodes are electrically connected to a circuit formed on the intermediate wall portion. 前記押込み検出部が、押圧力の作用で弾性変形する導体で成るバネ板材と、このバネ板材の弾性変形時にバネ板材との接触によって導通状態に達する一対の電極とで構成され、この一対の電極が前記底壁部の回路と電気的に導通している請求項1記載の複合操作スイッチ。   The indentation detection unit is composed of a spring plate material made of a conductor that is elastically deformed by the action of a pressing force, and a pair of electrodes that reach a conductive state by contact with the spring plate material when the spring plate material is elastically deformed. 2. The composite operation switch according to claim 1, wherein is electrically connected to the circuit of the bottom wall. 前記回転検出部が、前記ロータと、このロータに備えた接触子に接触する複数の電極とで構成され、この複数の電極が前記底壁部に形成された回路と電気的に接続している請求項1記載の複合操作スイッチ。 The rotation detecting section, before and kilometers over data, is composed of a plurality of electrodes in contact with the contacts provided in the rotor, electrically connected circuit and which the plurality of electrodes are formed on the bottom wall portion The composite operation switch according to claim 1. 前記ロータの鍔状部が、前記上部ケースの中間壁部と前記下部ケースの底壁部とに挟まれる位置に配置されている請求項4記載の複合操作スイッチ。 The composite operation switch according to claim 4 , wherein the flange-shaped portion of the rotor is disposed at a position sandwiched between an intermediate wall portion of the upper case and a bottom wall portion of the lower case. 前記上部ケースが前記中間壁部の外周を取り囲む側壁部を備えた構造を有し、この側壁部の上端にトップカバーを連結固定している請求項1〜5のいずれか一項に記載の複合操作スイッチ。   6. The composite according to claim 1, wherein the upper case has a structure including a side wall portion that surrounds an outer periphery of the intermediate wall portion, and a top cover is connected and fixed to an upper end of the side wall portion. Operation switch. 前記側壁部の外面に凸状又は凹状となる複数の係合部を形成し、前記トップカバーと前記下部ケースとに前記係合部に係合連結する連結部を有した連結片を突設すると共に、
前記上部ケースの上側に前記トップカバーを重ね合わせて前記上部ケースの係合部に前記トップカバーの連結片を係合連結し、上部ケース下側に前記下部ケースを重ね合わせて前記上部ケースの係合部に前記下部ケースの連結部を係合連結している請求項6記載の複合操作スイッチ。
A plurality of engaging portions that are convex or concave are formed on the outer surface of the side wall portion, and a connecting piece having a connecting portion that engages and connects with the engaging portion is provided on the top cover and the lower case. With
The top cover is overlaid on the upper case, the connecting piece of the top cover is engaged with the engaging portion of the upper case, and the lower case is overlaid on the lower side of the upper case. The composite operation switch according to claim 6, wherein the connecting portion of the lower case is engaged and connected to the joint portion.
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