JP6628088B2 - Operation device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation device.

A synthetic resin is used for the operation part which can be pressed and used as a switch of the vehicle, and in order to improve the design of the switch operation part, the resin is painted or decorated with a hydraulic transfer film or the like. The technology is known.
However, the conventional switch operation unit decorated in this manner has a poor sense of quality and authenticity.

  On the other hand, there has been a member which has a high-class feeling and a real feeling without using decoration on a synthetic resin. However, for example, as disclosed in Patent Literature 1, an operating device used in a vehicle uses lighting in a marking portion for marking an operating position to a user. Lighting for improving visibility at night or the like is used. As described above, the operating device used in the vehicle needs an illumination structure. However, without using decoration to the synthetic resin, the illumination structure is not applied to the conventional members having a high-class feeling and a real feeling. Was difficult to provide.

JP 2014-167261 A

  It is an object of the present invention to provide an operation device that can illuminate an operation unit, has high designability, and has a high-class feeling.

The present invention solves the above problem by the following means. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding, the description will be given with reference numerals corresponding to the embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the operation knobs (14, 14B) which are made of a member having a light transmitting property and which are pressed and fixed, the operation knobs (14, 14B) are fixed, and the operation knobs (14, 14B) are fixed. A slider (8) capable of moving forward and backward in the pressing operation direction, a case (1) for holding the slider (8) therein so as to be capable of moving forward and backward, and a light source (3a, 3b) housed in the case (1). A light guide area (8a, 8b) provided on the slider (8) for guiding light emitted from the light source (3a, 3b); the operation knobs (14, 14B) and the light guide area (8a, 8b). is provided between the 8b), and decorative member having a low light transmitting property than translucency of the operation knob (14,14B) (13), the light guide region (8a, 8b) and the pressure is provided between the decoration member (13), from said light source (3a, 3b) With the filter (12 and 12B) to tell adjust the transmission amount to the decorative member (13), wherein the filter (12 and 12B), the non-transparent portion that does not light is translucent and (12a), A first display section (12b, 12d) configured to transmit light and to be formed of at least one of a character and a figure, and when the light source (3a, 3b) is not lit, the decoration member is provided. (13) makes the inside of the case (1) invisible, and when the light sources (3a, 3b) are turned on, the light transmitted through the first display units (12b, 12d) causes the first display unit to emit light. The operation device (100, 200), wherein the shape of (12b, 12d) is projected on the decorating member (13) and visually recognized through the operation knob (14, 14B) .

In the invention according to claim 2, the decorative member (13) has a translucent pattern, and its surface is illuminated by daylight external light, so that the interior is not seen through, and The operating device (100, 200) according to claim 1 , wherein illumination light including a pattern of the member can be transmitted during nighttime illumination .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the operation knob (14B) is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape, and has a second display portion (14b) on a bottom surface of which at least one of a character and a figure is displayed. The operation device (200) according to claim 1 , wherein the first display unit (12d) is formed larger than the second display unit (14b). is there.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the illumination of an operation part is possible, and it is possible to provide a high-quality operation device with high designability.

It is a perspective view showing operating device 100 of a 1st embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the operation device 100. FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation device 100 in a state where only the visibility improving light source 3b is ON. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected in the position of arrow AA in FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line BB in FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation device 100 in a state where a light source 3a for indicating and a light source 3b for improving visibility are ON. It is a perspective view showing operating device 200 of a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the operation device 200. FIG. 5 is a front view of the operation device 200 in a state where the light source 3a for marking is OFF (not lit) and the light source 3b for visibility improvement is ON (lit). FIG. 5 is a front view of the operation device 200 in a state where the light source 3a for marking is ON (lit) and the light source 3b for visibility improvement is OFF (non-lit). FIG. 4 is a front view of the operation device 200 in a state where both the marking light source 3a and the visibility improving light source 3b are ON (lit).

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings and the like.

(1st Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the operating device 100 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the operation device 100.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation device 100 in a state where only the visibility improving light source 3b is ON.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line AA in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view cut at the position of arrow BB in FIG.
In addition, each figure shown below including FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically shown, and the size and shape of each part are exaggerated as appropriate for easy understanding.
In the following description, specific numerical values, shapes, materials, and the like will be described, but these can be changed as appropriate.
Further, in the following description, the left side in FIG. 4 will be described as front and the right side as rear, but this direction is used for convenience of description, and the actual use situation is not limited to this direction.

The operating device 100 of the present embodiment is, for example, an engine start / stop switch of a vehicle equipped with a smart ignition system, which is installed on an instrument panel of the vehicle. Note that the present invention is not limited to the case where the present invention is used for an engine start / stop switch of a vehicle, but may be used for a push knob of a heater control operation device or for a device other than a vehicle.
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 5, the operating device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a terminal base 2, a printed circuit board 3, a screw 4, and a rubber contact 5 inside a case 1. , A cover 6, a bobbin 7, a slider 8, a sign light guide 9, a filter 12, a decorating member 13, and an operation knob 14, and a bezel 15 at a front end of the operation device 100. ing.

  The case 1 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and holds the slider 8 therein such that it can move forward and backward in the front-rear direction. Inside the case 1, a plurality of guide portions 1a and 1b for guiding the slider 8 to move forward and backward are formed. Further, the case 1 is provided with a plurality of engagement portions 1c.

  The terminal base 2 has a rectangular cylindrical connector 2a on the rear end side. The connector 2a is provided with a plurality of metal connection terminals 2b. The terminal base 2 is provided with a plurality of claw portions 2c, and the claw portions 2c are engaged with the engaging portions 1c of the case 1, so that the terminal base 2 is fixed from the rear side of the case 1. I have.

The printed circuit board 3 is disposed between the case 1 and the terminal base 2, and is housed in the case 1 while being fixed to the terminal base 2 using screws 4. A plurality of terminal insertion holes 3c are opened in the printed circuit board 3, and the connection terminals 2b of the terminal base 2 are inserted and soldered.
On the front side of the printed circuit board 3, a plurality of light sources constituted by LEDs are provided. Specifically, a sign light source 3a and a visibility improving light source 3b are provided.
The marking light source 3a emits light for indicating the operation mode selected by the user, that is, light as an indicator.
The visibility improving light source 3b emits light for improving the visibility of the user, that is, illumination light. As the light for improving the visibility of the user, in general, nighttime illumination can be cited as an example. In the present embodiment, in order to allow the user to visually recognize a symbol 12b described later, When the vehicle is used, it always emits light. Note that the use of the vehicle refers to a case where the authentication is established between the portable device owned by the user and the control unit of the vehicle.
The printed circuit board 3 is provided with two positioning holes 3d for positioning the rubber contacts 5.

The rubber contact 5 is disposed between the printed circuit board 3 and the case 1, and a positioning boss 5 b protruding backward is fitted into a positioning hole 3 d of the printed circuit board 3.
The rubber contact 5 has two contact portions 5a formed in a dome shape. A conductive portion is formed on the rear side surface of the contact portion 5a. When the slider 8 is pressed backward, the conductive portion of the contact portion 5a and the printed board are pressed when the contact portion 5a is pressed backward. The switch operation is performed by contact with the contact portion on the switch 3. The surface of the contact portion 5a is made of only rubber, and a conductive portion is formed only on a part of the back surface facing the printed circuit board 3.

  The cover 6 is provided as a lid that covers the rear end of the operating device 100. The three claw portions 6 a engage with the engaging portions (not shown) of the terminal base 2, and Fixed.

  The bobbin 7 is formed in a ring shape, and has a ring-shaped coil antenna (not shown) on the outer periphery.

An operation knob 14 is fixed to the front side of the slider 8, and is held in the case 1 in a state in which the slider 8 can move forward and backward in a front-rear direction which is a pressing operation direction of the operation knob 14.
The slider 8 is provided with a first light guide region 8a and a second light guide region 8b as light guide regions for guiding the light emitted from the light source.

  The first light guide region 8a is a region through which light as an indicator emitted from the sign light source 3a passes, and in the present embodiment, the sign light guide 9 is arranged in the entire region of the first light guide region 8a. are doing. Therefore, all the light emitted from the marking light source 3a is guided forward by the marking light guide 9 provided in the first light guide region 8a.

  The second light guide region 8b is a region through which light (illumination light) emitted from the light source 3b for improving visibility improves the visibility of the user. The light emitted from the light source 3b for improving visibility passes through the space of the second light guide region 8b and proceeds forward.

The sign light guide 9 is formed of a highly translucent resin such as methacryl (acryl) resin or polycarbonate resin, for example, and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape from immediately after the filter 12 to the vicinity of the sign light source 3a. Extending. In the light guide 9 for marking, an insertion portion 9c, which is a portion behind the flange 9e, is inserted into the first light guide region 8a. The front end 9 b of the front part 9 d of the sign light guide 9 is disposed immediately after the filter 12. The sign light guide 9 receives light as an indicator emitted from the sign light source 3a from the rear end 9a and emits the light from the front end 9b immediately after the filter 12.
Since the LED is used as the sign light source 3a, the light has high straightness, and if the light is emitted directly from the front end 9b of the sign light guide 9, the angle range in which the user can view is narrow. turn into. Therefore, in order to widen the visible angle range, the front end portion 9b is provided with a fine uneven shape to impart a light diffusing effect. In this embodiment, the sign light guide 9 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, but may be formed in another shape such as a substantially cylindrical shape.

  The filter 12 is arranged along the rear surface of the decorating member 13, and is located between the first light guide region 8 a and the second light guide region 8 b of the slider 8 and the operation knob 14, and transmits light from the light source. The color is adjusted and transmitted to the decorative member 13. The filter 12 of the present embodiment is manufactured by applying a silk printing for reducing a transmission amount to a polycarbonate resin having a thickness of 0.5 mm. Therefore, for example, by changing the density of silk printing in accordance with a part where light is strongly irradiated and a part where light is only weakly irradiated, it is possible to make the light transmission amount of the entire surface of the filter 12 uniform. Further, by using blue or red as the ink for silk printing, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the decorative member 13 is irradiated with blue or red luminescent color from LED luminescent color (for example, white).

Most of the area of the filter 12 is formed as a non-light-transmitting portion 12a having no light-transmitting property. The filter 12 includes a symbol (first display unit) 12b and a sign light transmitting unit 12c as light transmitting units that transmit light.
The symbol 12b of the present embodiment is composed of the characters "START", "STOP", and "ENGINE", but is not limited to the character, and may be a graphic, or a combination of a character and a graphic. There may be. Naturally, the characters and figures used for the symbol 12b include symbols and numbers, but are not limited to those having a meaning as in the present embodiment, and are patterns having no meaning at all. The symbol may be in any form.
The sign light transmitting portion 12c is formed in substantially the same shape as the front end 9b of the sign light guide 9, and emits light as an indicator emitted from the sign light source 3a and guided by the sign light guide 9. Transmit light.

The decorative member 13 is a plate-shaped member provided between the first light guide region 8a and the second light guide region 8b of the slider 8 and the operation knob 14. The decorative member 13 of the present embodiment is a plate-shaped member obtained by slicing a shell. The decorating member 13 has a translucency in which light transmittance is lower than that of the operation knob 14, and is in a translucent state. As a condition of the material used as the decorating member 13, the surface of the decorating member 13 is illuminated by daylight external light so that the interior of the decorating member 13 does not show through, and at the time of night lighting, the decorating member 13 Illumination light can be transmitted, including the pattern of the thirteen members. Therefore, any material that satisfies such conditions can be used for the decorative member 13, and is not limited to shells, and may be, for example, thin slices of wood or natural materials. It may be artificially produced.
The decorating member 13 of the present embodiment obtained by slicing shells satisfies all of the above-described conditions, is a material having a very high designability, and a high quality and real feeling.

The operation knob 14 is formed of a member having translucency, and is a member that is pressed and operated by a user. The operation knob 14 of the present embodiment is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin, and has a clear coating on the surface to prevent damage.
Since the operation knob 14 is directly touched by a user, it is made of a polycarbonate resin without using a methacryl (acryl) resin from the viewpoint of preventing cracking due to an impact, but is made of another material such as glass. You may.
The operation knob 14 is integrally fixed to the slider 8 by engaging the engaging portion 14 a with the claw portion 8 c of the slider 8. Therefore, when the user presses the operation knob 14, the operation knob 14 and the slider 8 can integrally move forward and backward in the front-rear direction.
The operation knob 14 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape that opens to the rear side, and the decorative member 13 and the filter 12 are arranged along the rear bottom surface.
The operation knob 14 moves backward when pressed, but when the user stops operating and the force pressing the operation knob 14 is removed, the restoring force of the contact portion 5a of the rubber contact 5 causes the operation knob 14 to return to FIG. Automatically returns to the initial position shown in. The initial position is determined by contacting a contact portion (not shown) of the slider 8 with a contact portion (not shown) provided on the case 1.

  The bezel 15 is formed in a substantially ring shape, and is fixed to the front end of the case 1 by engaging the engaging portion 15 a with the claw 1 d of the case 1. The bezel 15 is provided mainly for the purpose of concealing the front end portion of the case 1 and the gap between the case 1 and the operation knob 14 and decorating the appearance.

  With the above-described configuration, the operating device 100 of the present embodiment can provide appropriate lighting and marking while using a decorative member 13 formed by slicing a shell to provide a device with a high-class feeling and a real feeling and a high design property. It is configured to be able to do it. Hereinafter, the illumination and the sign of the operation device 100 will be described more specifically.

  First, when the vehicle is not used, that is, when the authentication is not established between the portable device owned by the user and the control unit on the vehicle side, the sign light source 3a and the visibility improving light source 3b are both OFF. (Not lit). In this case, since the interior of the operation device 100 is not visible as shown in FIG. 1, the design surface (front surface) illuminated by external light is visually recognized because the decoration member 13 blocks the shell, and the shell You can show beautiful patterns.

  Next, when the vehicle is used, that is, in a state where the authentication is established between the portable device owned by the user and the control unit on the vehicle side, the visibility improving light source 3b is always in the ON (lighted) state. Become. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the light transmitted through the symbol 12b of the filter 12 projects the symbol projection image C on the decorating member 13, and is displayed through the operation knob 14. The symbol projection image C is very beautiful because the decorative member 13 looks shining in the shape of the symbol 12b.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the operating device 100 in a state where the light source 3a for indicating and the light source 3b for improving visibility are ON.
Further, when the vehicle is used and the user presses the operation knob 14 to start the engine, the sign light source 3a is turned on (lit). In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the state shown in FIG. 3, the indicator projection image D is projected on the decorating member 13 by the light transmitted through the indicator light transmitting portion 12c of the filter 12, and the operation knob 14 Is displayed through. The indicator projection image D is also very beautiful because the decorative member 13 looks shining in a predetermined shape.

If the light from the sign light source 3a and the light from the visibility improving light source 3b enter the symbol 12b and the sign light transmitting portion 12c in a mixed manner, the light is divided. It is advisable to add a light shielding structure.
For example, in order to clearly separate the first light guide region 8a and the second light guide region 8b, a partition wall such as a rib may be extended from the slider 8 and arranged close to the filter 12. In addition, since the non-light-transmitting portion 12 a is formed in the filter 12, even if a partition wall such as a rib is brought close to the filter 12, the partition wall such as a rib is not seen through the decorating member 13. .
Alternatively, for example, a light-shielding portion may be added to the front portion 9d or the flange portion 9e of the sign light guide 9 by painting with a light-shielding paint.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the operation device 100 includes the operation knob 14 having a light-transmitting property, and the first light guide region 8a and the second light guide region 8b that guide the light emitted from the light source. Since the light-emitting device has the decorating member 13 and the filter 12, the decorating member 13 is visible only when no light is emitted from the light source, and the inside of the device can be seen from outside the device through the decorating member 13. There is no.

  In addition, the operation device 100 of the present embodiment includes the filter 12 that adjusts the amount and color of light transmitted from the light source and transmits the light to the decorative member 13. The decorative member 13 obtained by slicing the shell has relatively low physical and chemical resistance, and cannot be directly subjected to light control. However, by providing the filter 12 separately, the visibility of the decorating member 13 can be improved when the illumination is off, and it becomes easy to adjust the luminance of light transmitted through the decorating member 13 when the illumination is on, Further, the color can be adjusted as needed. Therefore, regardless of whether the lighting is ON or OFF, it is possible to provide a high-quality operating device with high design quality.

  Further, the operating device 100 of the present embodiment forms the symbol 12b on the filter 12 and transmits the symbol, so that the symbol 12b emits light. When the illumination is turned off, the symbol 12b emits light. As a result, the symbol projection image C at the time of illumination can be impressively displayed.

  Furthermore, since the decorating member 13 is formed of a plate-like member obtained by slicing a shell, the operating device 100 of the present embodiment has a high design quality in both ON / OFF of lighting, and has a high-class feeling and a genuine feeling. An operation device with a feeling can be provided.

(2nd Embodiment)
FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating an operation device 200 according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the operation device 200.
The operating device 200 according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as the operating device 100 of the first embodiment except that the form of the filter 12B and the operating knob 14B is different from that of the filter 12 and the operating knob 14 of the first embodiment. are doing. The conditions under which the light source 3b for improving visibility is emitted are different from those of the first embodiment. Therefore, portions that perform the same functions as in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted as appropriate.

  In the filter 12B of the second embodiment, instead of the symbol 12b of the first embodiment, a symbol 12d that is slightly larger is formed as a first display unit. Other configurations of the filter 12B are the same as those of the filter 12 of the first embodiment.

The operation knob 14B according to the first embodiment is different from the operation knob 14 according to the first embodiment in that the symbol 14b is formed as a second display portion by printing on the bottom surface of a bottomed cylindrical shape that is opened on the rear side. 14 is different. Other configurations of the operation knob 14B are the same as those of the operation knob 14 of the first embodiment.
The symbol 14b is formed so as to be non-translucent. When the symbol 14b is compared with the symbol 12d, the symbol 12d is formed to be slightly larger than the symbol 14b.

  In the first embodiment, the visibility improving light source 3b always emits light when the vehicle is used. However, in the second embodiment, it is not necessary for the visibility improving light source 3b to always emit light when the vehicle is used. This is related to the provision of the symbol 14b on the operation knob 14B. That is, the symbol 14b is in a visible state regardless of whether or not the visibility improving light source 3b emits light, so that the visibility improving light source 3b does not need to constantly emit light. Therefore, the visibility improving light source 3b may be set to be turned on in conjunction with nighttime illumination, or may be set to be always turned on when the vehicle is used.

  With the above-described configuration, the operating device 200 of the second embodiment is a device having a high-class feeling, a real feeling, and a high design quality by using the decorative member 13 formed by slicing a shell like the first embodiment. However, it is configured to perform appropriate lighting and marking. Hereinafter, the illumination and the sign of the operation device 200 will be described more specifically.

  When both the marking light source 3a and the visibility improving light source 3b are OFF (not lit), the interior of the operating device 200 is not seen as shown in FIG. The design surface (front) illuminated by external light can be visually recognized, and the beautiful pattern of the shell can be shown. The symbol 14b is visible through the operation knob 14B.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the operation device 200 in a state where the marking light source 3a is OFF (not lit) and the visibility improving light source 3b is ON (lit).
As shown in FIG. 9, in a state where the marking light source 3a is OFF (not lit) and the visibility improving light source 3b is ON (lit), the light transmitted through the symbol 12d of the filter 12B is used to project the symbol outline projected image. E is projected on the decorating member 13 and is displayed through the operation knob 14B. The symbol outline projected image E is slightly larger than the symbol 14b, so that the symbol outline projected image E shining around the symbol 14b can be observed, resulting in very beautiful and impressive illumination.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the operating device 200 in a state where the light source 3a for indicating is ON (lighting) and the light source 3b for visibility improvement is OFF (non-lighting).
As shown in FIG. 10, when the indicating light source 3a is turned on (lit), the light transmitted through the indicating light transmitting portion 12c of the filter 12B causes the indicator projected image D to be displayed in addition to the state of FIG. 13 and is displayed through the operation knob 14B. The indicator projection image D is also very beautiful because the decorative member 13 looks shining in a predetermined shape.

FIG. 11 is a front view of the operation device 200 in a state where both the marking light source 3a and the visibility improving light source 3b are ON (lit).
As shown in FIG. 11, when both the sign light source 3a and the visibility improving light source 3b are turned on (lit), the symbol border projection image E is projected onto the decorating member 13 by the light transmitted through the symbol 12d of the filter 12B. Then, it is displayed through the operation knob 14B. Further, the indicator projection image D is projected on the decorating member 13 by the light transmitted through the indicator light transmitting portion 12c of the filter 12B, and is displayed through the operation knob 14B.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, in the operation device 200, the symbols 14b are printed on the bottom surface of the operation knob 14B, which is a surface closer to the operation unit than the design surface of the decorating member 13. Thereby, the operation device 200 can visually recognize the symbol 14b behind the decorating member 13 when the illumination is off, and when the illumination is on, the light transmitted through the decorating member 13 is blocked only at the printed portion of the symbol 14b, and the symbol It is clearly visible.

  In the operation device 200, the symbol 14b is formed by printing on the bottom surface of the operation knob 14B, and the symbol 12d of the filter 12B is formed in a shape along the symbol 14b and larger than the symbol 14b. Therefore, the operating device 200 can cause the surroundings of the symbol 14b printed on the operating knob 14B to shine and emit a border light, and can display the symbol 14b at the time of illumination impressively.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case 1a Guide part 1b Guide part 1c Engagement part 1d Claw part 2 Terminal base 2a Connector 2b Connection terminal 2c Claw part 3 Printed circuit board 3a Light source for indication 3b Light source for visual recognition 3c Terminal insertion hole 3d Positioning hole part 4 Screw 5 Rubber Contact 5a Contact portion 5b Positioning boss 6 Cover 6a Claw 7 Bobbin 8 Slider 8a First light guide area 8b Second light guide area 8c Claw 9 Light guide 9a for rear end 9b Front end 9c Insertion section 9d Front Part 9e Flange part 12 Filter 12B Filter 12a Non-light-transmitting part 12b Symbol 12c Marking light-transmitting part 12d Symbol 13 Decorative member 14 Operation knob 14B Operation knob 14a Engagement part 14b Symbol 15 Bezel 15a Engagement part 100 Operation device 200 Operation apparatus

Claims (3)

An operation knob configured by a member having translucency and pressed and operated,
A slider to which the operation knob is fixed and which can move forward and backward in a pressing operation direction of the operation knob;
A case for holding the slider inside so as to be able to move forward and backward,
A light source housed in the case;
A light guide region provided on the slider, for guiding light emitted from the light source;
A decorating member provided between the operation knob and the light guide region, the decoration member having a light transmission lower than the light transmission of the operation knob,
A filter that is provided between the light guide region and the decorating member and that adjusts the amount of light transmitted from the light source and transmits the light to the decorating member;
Equipped with a,
The filter has a non-light-transmitting portion that does not transmit light, and a first display portion that transmits light and is configured by at least one of characters and graphics.
When the light source is not lit, the decorating member makes the inside of the case invisible. When the light source is lit, the shape of the first display unit is changed by light transmitted through the first display unit. An operation device, wherein the operation device is projected on a decoration member and visually recognized through the operation knob. The decorative member has a translucent pattern, the surface of the member is illuminated by external light in the daytime, and the inside of the decorative member does not appear to be transparent, and the pattern of the member is illuminated at night. The operation device according to claim 1, wherein illumination light can be transmitted, including: The operation knob is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape, and has a second display unit on which at least one of a character and a figure is displayed on a bottom surface thereof,
The first display unit is formed larger than the second display unit;
The operating device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein:

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