JP5033067B2 - Operating device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation device that receives an operation related to setting of an electric device such as a temperature setting of an air conditioner or a volume setting of an audio device.

  Conventionally, various electric devices such as a car navigation device, an audio device, and an air conditioner (hereinafter referred to as an air conditioner) are mounted on a vehicle to improve comfort for a driver and a passenger of the vehicle. An operation panel having a plurality of switches and buttons for operating these devices is disposed in the vicinity of a driver's seat such as an instrument panel of a vehicle.

  In recent years, with the increase in the number of devices mounted on vehicles and the increase in the number of functions of each device, many switches and buttons are required for the operation of the devices. However, when the number of switches, buttons, and the like increases, it takes time to search for a switch to be operated, and there is a possibility that the time for gazing at the operation panel may increase, so that the operability deteriorates and safety cannot be ensured.

In Patent Document 1, a display unit for displaying the setting states of a plurality of control items, a means for visually dividing the displayed display area of each setting state, and each display in the vicinity of each divided display area An apparatus has been proposed in which a control button desired to be set by an operator (user) can be easily visually selected by providing a selection button for selecting a control item displayed in an area. In this way, by providing a selection button for selecting each control item in the vicinity of each display area, the selection button to be operated can be intuitively selected based on the display information of the display area. The operability can be improved.
JP 2005-81909 A

  However, even now, the number of devices mounted on vehicles is increasing, and each device is becoming multifunctional. Therefore, an increase in the number of items to be displayed on the display unit and an increase in the number of selection buttons for selecting each item cannot be avoided. Therefore, in the configuration in which the selection button corresponding to the vicinity of the display area is provided, there is a limit to the improvement in operability and there is a problem that the arrangement space in the vehicle is insufficient. Therefore, in order to solve such problems and further improve the operability, there is a demand for an operation device that can reduce the number of operation buttons.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the number of switches or buttons to be operated and to realize downsizing and to perform intuitive operation by the user. An object of the present invention is to provide an operating device capable of improving the operability as possible.

An operation device according to the present invention is an operation device that receives a selection operation of one setting item from a plurality of setting items and a setting operation of a setting value of the selected setting item, and is rotated step by step to a plurality of positions. and an operation unit having an instruction portion that points to the first position in response to rotation, and the rotational operation body which is provided stacked on the operating unit, each of the plurality of positions indicated portion of the operation portion is pointing A display unit that displays the setting values of the plurality of setting items at a plurality of positions associated with each other, and a first unit that receives selection of the setting item displayed at a position corresponding to the position indicated by the instruction portion of the operation unit A plurality of receiving means, and a second receiving means for receiving a setting value of a setting item received by the first receiving means according to the rotation of the rotating operation body, and the display unit displays Setting value display area for setting items , And having overlapping regions.

According to the present invention, the setting item displayed on the display unit is selected using the operation unit that rotates to a plurality of positions in stages. The display unit displays the setting value of the setting item at a position associated with each of the plurality of positions according to the rotation of the operation unit. The operation of rotating the operation unit so that the instruction part of the operation unit points to one position is referred to as a setting item selection operation displayed on the display unit corresponding to the rotation position. In addition, an operation of rotating a rotating operation body provided to be stacked on the operation unit is a setting operation for the setting item selected by the operation unit. Therefore, after the setting item is selected by the operation unit, the setting operation can be performed by the rotary operation body provided to be stacked on the operation unit. Therefore, for example, when the setting item selection operation and the setting operation are performed with separate switches, the user needs to search for another switch after the setting item is selected. The operability can be improved. In addition, since the rotation position of the operation unit and the display position of the setting item on the display unit are associated with each other, the user can easily grasp which setting item is selected. If the position at which the operation unit can be rotated is about several places, a user who is used to a certain extent performs a selection operation of a setting item with or without viewing the display on the display unit for a short time. It is possible. Furthermore, since the display area of the setting values of the plurality of setting items displayed corresponding to each of the plurality of positions indicated by the instruction part of the operation unit has an overlapping area, there is no need to secure a display area for each setting item. Therefore, the display unit can be reduced in size and cost.

  The operation device according to the present invention is provided with an operation target in which each position indicated by an instruction portion of the operation unit and / or a display position where the display unit displays each setting item is operated via the operation unit. It is characterized by being associated with the corresponding spatial position.

According to the present invention, the rotation position of the operation unit and / or the display position of the setting item is associated with the spatial position where the operation target is provided, so that the operation can be performed It is possible to intuitively determine how to rotate the part. Therefore, the time when the user gazes at the operation unit and the display unit is further shortened, simple and reliable operation is possible, and operability can be further improved.

  The operation device according to the present invention is characterized in that an operation target operated through the operation unit is an air conditioner.

  The operation device according to the present invention is characterized in that an operation target operated through the operation unit is an acoustic device.

  The operation device according to the present invention is characterized in that an operation target operated through the operation unit is each unit provided in a vehicle and capable of changing a set value.

  The operation device according to the present invention is characterized in that the operation target operated through the operation unit is a display switching unit that switches display of information relating to a vehicle.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve operability when operating an air conditioner, an acoustic device, a vehicle that can change a set value, or a display switching unit that switches display of information about the vehicle. Can do. Therefore, even when the driver and passengers of the vehicle operate each part provided in the vehicle, it is possible to reduce the time required to look at the operation panel in order to search for a switch or button to be operated. can do.

  The operating device according to the present invention is characterized in that the display unit highlights the setting item received by the first receiving means.

  According to the present invention, the setting item selected by the operation unit is highlighted on the display unit. As a result, the user can easily recognize the setting item selected by the user. This is particularly effective when there are many positions where the operation unit can be moved, that is, when there are many setting items displayed on the display unit. Examples of the highlight display include an enlarged display, a color change display, and a blinking display.

  According to the present invention, since the number of switches or buttons operated by the user can be reduced, the operating device can be reduced in size, and the operating device can be easily disposed in a limited space such as an instrument panel of a vehicle. can do. In addition, the user can perform intuitive operations. In particular, when this operating device is mounted on a vehicle, the time required for gazing at the operating device is shortened, so there is no risk of hindering the driving of the vehicle. As well as the safety of vehicle travel.

  Below, the operating device concerning the present invention is explained in full detail based on a drawing which shows the embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an external appearance of the operating device according to the present embodiment. The operation device 1 according to the present embodiment is provided on, for example, an instrument panel of a vehicle, and various setting operations for in-vehicle devices such as an air conditioner (air conditioner), a CD player, and a radio tuner (acoustic device) mounted on the vehicle. Is to accept.

  The operation device 1 is not limited to each on-vehicle device described above, but also suspension switching (for example, switching between sport mode, normal mode, and soft mode), switching of headlamp height, locking of doors and windows, A setting operation is accepted for each device provided in the vehicle, such as switching of unlocking, and capable of switching modes. Furthermore, the operating device 1 also accepts a switching operation for a display switching unit that switches display of information related to the vehicle such as a travel distance measured by an odometer, a trip meter, and the like, and a fuel consumption measured by a fuel consumption meter. In the present embodiment, for simplicity of explanation, an operation device that performs various setting operations on the air conditioner will be described as an example.

  The operation device 1 according to the present embodiment includes a display unit 50 that displays various information, setting items, and the like, a composite switch 17 that includes three switches, an operation unit 15 that includes a plurality of other switches or buttons, and the like. It has. In addition, the operating device 1 of this embodiment receives only the setting of the setting item regarding an air conditioner, and the display part 50 displays the setting item and setting information regarding an air conditioner, as shown in FIG.

  2A and 2B are schematic views showing the configuration of the composite switch 17, where FIG. 2A shows a plan view of the composite switch 17, and FIG. 2B shows a side view of the composite switch 17. The composite switch 17 is composed of three switches: a push switch 20, a dial switch 30, and a selection switch 40. The selection changeover switch 40 has a substantially oval plate shape in which a tapered tip portion 41 is formed thicker than other portions. The operating device 1 also includes a cylindrical rotation shaft 42 that protrudes from the inside of the housing (or the instrument panel of the vehicle) to the outside.

  The selection changeover switch 40 is formed with a substantially circular through-hole through which the rotation shaft 42 can be inserted, and the rotation shaft 42 is inserted through the through-hole of the selection changeover switch 40. The rotation shaft 42 is rotatably provided on a circuit board or the like in the casing of the controller device 1 so that the selection changeover switch 40 and the rotation shaft 42 rotate integrally.

  The selection changeover switch 40 and the rotation shaft 42 are located at a position (center position) where the tip portion 41 points right above, a position about 50 ° left from the center position, a position about 25 ° left from the center position, and a center. It can be rotated step by step to five positions: a position about 25 ° to the right of the position and a position about 50 ° to the right of the center position. The selection changeover switch 40 and the rotation shaft 42 cannot be rotated beyond this range. The stepwise rotation can be realized, for example, by generating a click feeling using the engagement of the unevenness. Note that the click feeling includes a “click” sound generated by the engagement of the unevenness, vibrations generated at this time, and the like.

  The dial switch 30 has a substantially disk shape. The operating device 1 is a cylindrical or cylindrical rotary shaft that is provided in a cylindrical rotary shaft 42 and a through hole formed in the selection changeover switch 40 so as to be rotatable on a circuit board or the like in the housing. 31 is provided, and the dial switch 30 is fixed to the rotation shaft 31 so as to rotate integrally. Thereby, the dial switch (rotating operation body) 30 is provided in a mode of being stacked in the axial direction with respect to the selection changeover switch 40.

  The dial switch 30 can be rotated 360 ° to the left or right around the rotation shaft 31 or more. In addition, the dial switch 30 may be configured to generate a click feeling at predetermined intervals as it rotates, and in this case, the click feeling is changed according to the rotation position of the selection switch 40 (interval where the click feeling occurs). Or changing the strength of the click feeling). The click feeling can be changed by, for example, forming a plurality of sets of concaves and convexes having different shapes and the like, and changing the sets of concaves and convexes to be engaged according to the rotation position of the selection switch 40, such as a motor or an actuator. It can also be realized electrically using.

  By adopting a configuration in which a click feeling is generated along with the rotation of the dial switch 30, it is possible to prevent the dial switch 30 from being erroneously rotated together with the rotation operation with respect to the selection changeover switch 40. The user can recognize this when the operation is performed. In order to prevent the dial switch 30 from being accidentally rotated when the selection changeover switch 40 is rotated, a mechanism for locking the rotation of the dial switch 30 is provided, and the dial switch 30 is pressed while pressing the unlock button. A configuration in which the switch 30 is rotated is also possible.

  The push switch 20 has a substantially circular shape, and is provided at a substantially center of an end surface of the dial switch 30 that forms a substantially circular shape. The push switch 20 is connected to a circuit board or the like provided in the casing of the controller device 1 via a cable passing through the dial switch 30 and the rotary shaft 31 and detects a push operation on the push switch 20. I can do it.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the operation device 1 is provided with a plurality of other switches (operation unit 15) around the composite switch 17, and various kinds of operations that cannot be operated by the composite switch 17. The operation of the function can be performed by the operation unit 15. Although it is preferable to assign an operation to a function with a relatively low operation frequency to each switch of the operation unit 15, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, the operation frequency is very high and is independent as one switch. Operation of functions that are preferably provided may be assigned.

  The display part 50 is implement | achieved using a liquid crystal display etc., for example, and is formed in the horizontally long rectangular shape. The display unit 50 displays setting items that can be set for the air conditioner using the composite switch 17. Specifically, the display unit 50 displays the selection switch 40 at the center position, the left position of about 50 degrees, the left position of about 25 degrees, the right position of about 25 degrees, and the right position of about 50 degrees. When rotated to five positions, marks 51 to 55 are displayed at display positions corresponding to the five positions indicated by the tip portion 41.

  The display unit 50 displays the five marks 51 to 55 side by side in the horizontal direction, and displays setting items or setting information in an area (display area) corresponding to the display position of each of the marks 51 to 55. Specifically, the display unit 50 displays, in order from the left, the wind direction set for the air conditioner in a region corresponding to the mark 51, and sets the temperature for the passenger seat of the vehicle in the region corresponding to the mark 52. “PASSENGER” indicating the item is displayed. Further, the display unit 50 displays “DRIVER” indicating the temperature setting item for the driver's seat in the area corresponding to the mark 54, and the air volume set for the air conditioner in the area corresponding to the mark 55. This is shown schematically.

  As a result, the user can turn the tip portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 so as to match any one of the marks 51 to 55. Note that the tip portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 is provided so as to cover a part of the center of the lower end of the display unit 50, and when the selection changeover switch 40 is rotated to the above five positions, the tip portion is Each mark 51-55 currently displayed on the display part 50 can be pointed directly.

  The user rotates the selection changeover switch (operation unit) 40 and performs a rotation operation so that the tip portion (instruction portion) 41 is aligned with any one of the five marks 51 to 55, thereby being displayed on the display unit 50. One corresponding setting item can be selected from the five setting items. Although nothing is displayed in the area corresponding to the mark 53, the user can select the temperature setting items for all seats of the vehicle by aligning the tip portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 with the mark 53. .

  In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the distal end portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 is a position that points to the center mark 53, so that the temperature setting items for all seats of the vehicle are selected. By rotating the dial switch 30 in this state, the set temperature for all seats can be changed. For example, the dial switch 30 is rotated clockwise to increase the set temperature, and is rotated counterclockwise. The set temperature can be lowered.

  Note that the setting of the air direction or air volume of the air conditioner may be configured to be toggled by pushing the push switch 20 or may be changed by operating other switches of the operation unit 15. It is good.

  As described above, in the controller device 1 of the present embodiment, the temperature setting item for the passenger seat is associated with the mark 52 on the left side of the mark 53 displayed at the center position of the display unit 50, and the center position of the display unit 50 is set. The temperature setting item for the driver's seat is associated with the mark 54 on the right side of the mark 53 displayed in FIG. Therefore, the rotation direction of the selection switch 40 can be intuitively determined based on the spatial position of the operation target by associating it with the spatial position in the vehicle to be operated, such as the temperature setting for the passenger seat or the temperature setting for the driver's seat. Therefore, blind operation becomes possible.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the temperature setting item for all seats is selected, the display unit 50 is set for all seats in the display area above the mark 53 corresponding to the temperature setting for all seats. Temperature is displayed. Further, when the temperature setting item for the driver's seat is selected by the selection changeover switch 40, the display unit 50 is set for the driver's seat in the display area above the mark 54 corresponding to the temperature setting for the driver's seat. Temperature is displayed.

  Further, when the temperature setting item for the passenger seat is selected by the selection changeover switch 40, the display unit 50 is set for the passenger seat in the display area above the mark 52 corresponding to the temperature setting for the passenger seat. Temperature is displayed. That is, when any of the temperature setting items for the passenger seat, all the seats, or the driver seat is selected, the display unit 50 displays the temperature set for the selected item on each of the marks 52 to 54. Display.

  Thus, by setting it as the structure which displays only the temperature set with respect to any item of the temperature setting with respect to a passenger seat, all the seats, or a driver's seat, the temperature set with respect to each item is displayed. The display area can be overlapped. Therefore, in the operating device 1 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to secure a display area for each item, so that the display unit 50 can be used effectively and the display unit 50 can be reduced in size and cost.

  In addition, when the wind direction setting item or the air volume setting item is selected, the display unit 50 displays the wind direction or air volume set at this time larger than the display size at the time of non-selection. . Accordingly, when the user selects either the wind direction setting or the air volume setting, the user can easily and reliably recognize the setting item selected by the user, and the operability of the controller device 1 can be improved with certainty. In addition, it is possible to reliably reduce erroneous operations by the user.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining a selection operation and a setting operation by the composite switch 17. FIG. 3 shows a case where the selection switch 40 is turned clockwise from the state shown in FIG. As a result, the user can perform a selection operation of selecting a temperature setting item for the driver's seat from the five setting items displayed on the display unit 50. In this case, since the selection is switched from the temperature setting item for all seats to the temperature setting item for the driver's seat, the display unit 50 displays the temperature set for all seats (25.0 in FIGS. 1 and 2). The display is terminated, and the display of the temperature set for the driver's seat (27.0 in FIG. 3) is started.

  After the temperature setting item for the driver's seat is selected, the user can perform an operation for setting the temperature of the driver's seat by rotating the dial switch 30 (see FIG. 3B). When the dial switch 30 is rotated counterclockwise as indicated by the white arrow in FIG. 3B, the temperature can be lowered, and conversely, the dial switch 30 is rotated clockwise. Can raise the temperature. Although illustration is omitted, the same applies to the temperature setting for the passenger seat or all seats, and the temperature setting selection operation for the passenger seat or all seats is performed by turning the selection switch 40 to the position of the mark 52 or 53. Thereafter, the dial switch 30 can be turned to perform the temperature setting operation for the passenger seat or all the seats.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the operating device 1 according to the present embodiment. The operating device 1 includes a push detection unit 11 that detects a push operation on the push switch 20, a rotary encoder 12 that detects a rotation amount of the dial switch 30, a position detection unit 13 that detects a rotation position of the selection switch 40, and the like. The control unit 10 mainly performs a process of displaying various types of information on the display unit 50 based on detection results or detection results given from these units. Each of these units is configured as an electric circuit on a circuit board or the like provided in the housing of the controller device 1.

  The push detection unit 11 detects a push operation on the push switch 20 by switching between electrical conduction / non-conduction according to the push operation of the push switch 20 using an electrical contact or the like. The push detection unit 11 notifies the control unit 10 when a push operation on the push switch 20 is detected.

  The rotary encoder 12 has a fixed portion fixed to a circuit board and the like, and a rotor rotatably held by the fixed portion, and outputs a pulse signal corresponding to the rotation of the rotor. The rotor of the rotary encoder 12 is connected to a rotating shaft 31 of the dial switch 30, and a pulse signal is output to the control unit 10 when the dial switch 30 is rotated. Based on the pulse signal from the rotary encoder 12, the control unit 10 can acquire the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the dial switch 30.

  The position detector 13 uses a three-contact lever switch, for example, and detects the position by moving the lever switch lever according to the rotation of the rotation shaft 42 of the selection switch 40. is there. The position detection unit 13 notifies the control unit 10 of the detected position.

  The control unit 10 is provided with the detection result of the push operation from the push detection unit 11, the pulse signal from the rotary encoder 12, and the detection result of the rotational position from the position detection unit 13. The detection result of the operation on the switch is given. Therefore, the control unit 10 operates as a first receiving unit that receives selection of setting items corresponding to the marks 51 to 55 indicated by the tip portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40, and sets the setting value of the selected setting item. It operates as a second receiving means for receiving via the dial switch 30.

  The control unit 10 is configured to update the display on the display unit 50 in accordance with the operation contents for the composite switch 17 and the operation unit 15. In addition, the control unit 10 changes the operation of the air conditioner 2 connected via a connection cable or the like according to the setting contents so as to reflect various settings related to the air conditioner 2 set by the operation of the composite switch 17 and the operation unit 15. To control.

  For example, when the tip portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 is rotated to a position indicating the mark 51, the control unit 10 enlarges and displays the wind direction set at this time, and the tip portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 is When it is turned to a position indicating the mark 52, the temperature set for the passenger seat at this time is displayed. Further, when the tip portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 is rotated to a position indicating the mark 53, the control unit 10 displays the temperature set for all seats at this time, and the tip of the selection changeover switch 40 is displayed. When the portion 41 is rotated to a position indicating the mark 54, the temperature set for the driver's seat at this time is displayed. Further, when the distal end portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 is rotated to a position indicating the mark 55, the control unit 10 displays the air volume set at this time in an enlarged manner.

  When the dial switch 30 is rotated, the control unit 10 acquires the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the dial switch 30 from the pulse signal output from the rotary encoder 12. Next, the setting change target air conditioner 2 is controlled so that the setting value of each setting item displayed on the display unit 50 is changed according to the turning direction and the turning amount of the dial switch 30.

  In the operating device 1 having the above-described configuration, the selection operation of each item that can be set for the air conditioner 2 and the selection are performed using the composite switch 17 provided in a manner in which the selection changeover switch 40 and the dial switch 30 are stacked. Since the setting operation of the set item is performed, a large number of setting items can be set only by the composite switch 17, so that other switches or buttons of the operating device 1 can be reduced, The operating device 1 can be reduced in size. Therefore, the operating device 1 can be easily disposed in a limited space such as an instrument panel of a vehicle.

  Further, five marks 51 to 55 and setting items are displayed in association with the five rotation positions of the selection changeover switch 40, and the tip end portion 41 of the selection changeover switch 40 is located at a position indicating one of the marks 51 to 55. When rotated, the user can easily grasp which setting item is selected by adopting a configuration in which a selection operation for selecting one of the five setting items is accepted. Therefore, since the user can perform a selection operation of a desired setting item only by visually observing the display on the display unit 50 for a short time, the operability of the controller device 1 can be improved. In particular, when the operating device 1 is mounted on a vehicle, the operation can be performed without viewing the operating device 1, so that there is no possibility of hindering driving of the vehicle, and the safety of traveling of the vehicle can be improved. .

  Further, the selection switch 40 is provided so that the tip portion 41 covers a part of the center of the lower end of the display unit 50, so that the tip portion 41 directly displays the five marks 51 to 55 displayed on the display unit 50. Therefore, the user can surely recognize the setting item selected by the selection changeover switch 40. Therefore, the operability of the controller device 1 can be improved and erroneous operations by the user can be reduced.

  Further, the selection changeover switch 40 has a substantially oval plate shape, the tapered tip portion 41 has an instruction portion, and the dial switch 30 has a substantially disc shape, so that the user can easily perform a turning operation. It is easy to determine to which position 40 is rotated. In addition, by providing the selection switch 40 and the dial switch 30 so as to have a common central axis of rotation, the arrangement space for the selection switch 40 and the dial switch 30 can be reduced. The user can easily operate the dial switch 30 after operating the selection changeover switch 40. Therefore, the downsizing of the controller device 1 and the improvement in operability can be realized more reliably.

  In the present embodiment, the operating device 1 is mounted on a vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The operating device 1 according to the present invention may be installed in a place other than the vehicle. It is suitable for mounting in limited places. In addition, the operation device 1 is configured to receive the setting operation of the setting item related to the air conditioner. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the configuration is configured to accept the setting operation of the setting item related to the device such as a CD player and a radio tuner. May be.

  For example, when setting the volume of a CD player mounted on a vehicle with the selection changeover switch 40, the selection changeover switch 40 is turned to the position of the mark 52 to select the volume setting for the passenger seat. Then, the volume setting operation for the passenger seat may be performed by rotating the dial switch 30 thereafter. Further, the selection changeover switch 40 is turned to the position of the mark 53 to perform a selection operation for setting the volume for all seats, and then the dial switch 30 is turned to perform the operation for setting the volume for all seats. You can do it. Further, the volume selection operation for the driver's seat is performed by rotating the selection switch 40 to the position of the mark 54, and then the volume setting operation for the driver's seat is performed by rotating the dial switch 30. You just have to do it.

  Further, the operating device 1 of the present invention includes suspension switching (for example, switching between sport mode, normal mode, and soft mode), switching of the headlamp height, locking of doors and windows, and switching of unlocking, etc. The configuration may be such that a setting operation of setting items relating to each device that is provided in the vehicle and capable of mode switching is received.

  For example, when the suspension is switched by the selection switch 40, the selection switch 40 is turned to the position of the mark 52 to perform the suspension setting selection operation for the left front wheel, and then the dial switch 30 is turned. The suspension setting operation for the left front wheel may be performed by a dynamic operation. Similarly, the selection changeover switch 40 is rotated to the position of the mark 54 to perform a suspension setting selection operation for the right front wheel, and then the dial switch 30 is rotated to perform a suspension setting operation for the right front wheel. Should be done.

  Further, when the lock of the door and the window is locked and unlocked by the selection switch 40, the lock for the door and the window on the passenger seat side is locked by rotating the selection switch 40 to the position of the mark 52. The setting selection operation may be performed, and then the dial switch 30 may be rotated to perform the locking or unlocking setting operation for the door and window on the passenger seat side. Similarly, the selection changeover switch 40 is rotated to the position of the mark 54 to perform a lock setting selection operation on the driver's seat side door and window, and then the dial switch 30 is rotated to operate the driver's seat. A setting operation for locking or unlocking the side door and window may be performed.

  Further, the operation device 1 of the present invention may be configured to accept a switching operation for a display switching unit that switches display of information related to a vehicle such as a travel distance measured by an odometer, a trip meter, and the like, a fuel consumption measured by a fuel consumption meter, and the like. . For example, by rotating the selection switch 40 to the position of the mark 51, the measurement distance of the odometer is enlarged and displayed on the display unit 50, and by rotating the selection switch 40 to the position of the mark 52, the trip meter The measurement distance may be enlarged and displayed on the display unit 50, and the measurement amount of the fuel consumption meter may be enlarged and displayed on the display unit 50 by rotating the selection switch 40 to the position of the mark 53.

  In addition, the selection changeover switch 40 is configured to rotate to five positions, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to rotate to four or less positions or six or more positions. Moreover, the display content of the display part 50 shown in FIGS. 1-3, arrangement | positioning of the switch of the operation part 15, etc. are examples, Comprising: It does not restrict to this. The display unit 50 is configured to display five setting items. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and five or less setting items (that is, the number of rotation positions of the selection changeover switch 40 or less) are displayed. Just do it. The display unit 50 is realized by using a liquid crystal display or the like, but may be either color display or monochrome display, or may be dot display or segment display.

  Further, when the setting item of the wind direction or the air volume is selected by the selection changeover switch 40, the selected setting item is displayed in an enlarged manner and highlighted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the highlighting may be performed by another method such as changing the color of the selected setting item or blinking the selected setting item. In addition, a plurality of color light sources are provided inside the composite switch 17, each setting item displayed on the display unit 50 is displayed in a different color, and the composite switch 17 is caused to emit light in a color corresponding to the color of the selected setting item. It can also be configured.

  Moreover, although the selection changeover switch 40 has a substantially oval shape, it is not limited to this, and may have another shape such as an arrow shape or a rhombus shape, or at least a shape that can determine the rotational position, or any Any shape may be used as long as the indication portion is provided at one place. In addition, the tip end portion 41 of the tapered portion is used as the instruction portion. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection changeover switch 40 in which a part of the color of the selection changeover switch 40 is different from the other parts. The instruction portion may be provided by a configuration in which a mark is attached at one place or a part of the material of the selection changeover switch 40 is changed.

  In addition, the setting item is selected by rotating the selection changeover switch 40, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can also be configured by a slide switch having a movable part that moves in stages and points to the marks 51 to 55 displayed on the display unit 50. That is, the setting item corresponding to any of the marks 51 to 55 may be selected by moving the slide switch to a position where the movable unit points to any of the marks 51 to 55.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the external appearance of the operating device which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a composite switch. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating selection operation and setting operation by a composite switch. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the operating device which concerns on this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Operation apparatus 10 Control part 17 Composite switch 20 Push switch 30 Dial switch (rotating operation body)
40 selection selector switch (operation unit)
41 Tip part (instruction part)
50 display section

Claims (7)

An operation device that accepts a selection operation of one setting item from a plurality of setting items and a setting operation of a setting value of a selected setting item,
An operation unit that rotates to a plurality of positions in stages and has an instruction portion that points to one position according to the rotation ;
A rotating operation body provided to be stacked on the operation unit;
A display unit for displaying each set value of the plurality of setting items in a plurality of locations associated with each of the plurality of positions indicated portion of the operation portion is indicated,
First accepting means for accepting selection of a setting item displayed at a position corresponding to a position indicated by an instruction portion of the operation unit;
Second receiving means for receiving a setting value of a setting item for which selection has been received by the first receiving means according to the rotation of the rotating operation body ;
An operating device , wherein a display area of setting values of a plurality of setting items displayed by the display unit has an overlapping area .   Each position indicated by the instruction part of the operation unit and / or a display position where the display unit displays each setting item is associated with a spatial position where an operation target operated via the operation unit is provided. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operating device is provided.   The operation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an operation target operated through the operation unit is an air conditioner.   The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operation target operated through the operation unit is an acoustic device.   The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operation target operated through the operation unit is a unit provided in a vehicle and capable of changing a set value.   The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operation target operated via the operation unit is a display switching unit that switches display of information related to a vehicle. The operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the display unit highlights a setting item received by the first receiving unit.

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