JP7036371B2 - Vehicle operation device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle operating device capable of operating a vehicle or equipment provided by the vehicle.

For example, as an operation device for a vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle, a construction machine (construction machine) or an agricultural machine (agricultural machine), an operation for changing or determining an item displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal panel conventionally arranged on the vehicle. Some are equipped with means. Examples of such an operating means include a joystick, a push button type switch, and the like, and by swinging the joystick or pressing the push button type switch, the items displayed on the display device can be changed or determined, and the vehicle or the vehicle can be used. It was possible to perform predetermined operations on the equipment provided by the vehicle. Since the prior art does not relate to the invention known in the literature, there is no prior art document information to be described.

In the above-mentioned conventional vehicle operation device, it is difficult to simultaneously or alternately perform a plurality of operations using the joystick swing operation and the push button type switch pressing operation, and the operability for a wide variety of operation targets is further improved. There was a growing need to let them do it. In particular, in construction machinery (construction machinery), agricultural machinery (agricultural machinery), etc., there are many types of operation targets, and the actual situation is that improvement in operability of vehicle switch devices is required.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a vehicle operation device capable of improving operability by simultaneously or alternately performing a plurality of operations on a vehicle or equipment provided in the vehicle. There is something in it.

The invention according to claim 1 comprises a dial operation means capable of swinging, pressing operation and rotation operation in front, back, left and right, a pressing operation means capable of pressing operation, and the dial operating means and pressing operating means. It is an operation device for a vehicle having a housing portion provided, and the pressing operation means can move with the pressing operation and guides light from a light source arranged in the housing portion. A light guide body capable of emitting light, a switch means that can be turned on / off as the light guide body moves and can detect a pressing operation, and the light guide while avoiding the light guide path of the light of the light guide body. The body is sandwiched in an offset state, the pressing operation unit is provided with an operation unit capable of transmitting the pressing operation force to the switch means , and a plurality of the pressing operation means are arranged around the dial operation means. It is characterized in that a moderation mechanism capable of imparting moderation during a pressing operation is housed in the operation unit.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the vehicle operation device according to claim 1, a plurality of the pressing operation means are arranged along the rotation direction of the dial operation means.

The invention according to claim 3 is the vehicle operation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the operation portion is supported by a support member fixed to a mounting member, and a member constituting the moderation mechanism is used. It is characterized in that moderation is imparted by riding on a step portion formed on the support member .

The invention according to claim 4 is the vehicle operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the light source and the switch means are mounted on a substrate arranged in the housing portion. It is characterized by.

The invention according to claim 5 comprises an opening formed in the housing portion of the vehicle operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and through which a shaft portion of the dial operating means can be inserted. A light source disposed in the housing portion is provided, and the peripheral portion of the opening portion is characterized in that it can transmit light from the light source and emit light.

According to the invention of claim 1, the pressing operation means can move with the pressing operation, and can also guide and emit light from a light source arranged in a housing portion, and a light guide body. A switch means that can be turned on and off as the light moves, and a switch means that can detect the pressing operation, and the light guide body is sandwiched in an offset state while avoiding the light guide path of the light guide body, and the pressing operation force is applied. Is provided with an operation unit capable of transmitting the light to the switch means , and a plurality of the dial operating units are arranged around the dial operating means. The operation can be easily performed, and the operability can be improved by simultaneously or alternately performing a plurality of operations on the vehicle or the equipment provided by the vehicle.
Further, since the operation unit is provided with a moderation mechanism capable of imparting moderation during the pressing operation of the pressing operation means, the operability of the pressing operation means during the pressing operation can be further improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since a plurality of pressing operation means are arranged along the rotation direction of the dial operation means, the pressing operation means can be easily performed during the swing operation, the pressing operation and the rotation operation of the dial operating means. The pressing operation can be performed, and the operability can be further improved.

According to the invention of claim 4, since the light source and the switch means are mounted on the substrate arranged in the housing portion, the device is compared with the one in which the light source and the switch means are arranged in separate members. The size can be reduced and the device configuration can be simplified.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, an opening formed in the housing portion through which the shaft portion of the dial operating means can be inserted and a light source disposed in the housing portion are provided, and a peripheral portion of the opening portion is provided. Is capable of emitting light by transmitting the light of the light source, so that the design can be improved by emitting light around the dial operating means while maintaining the operability of the dial operating means.

A plan view and a side view showing the appearance of the vehicle operating device according to the embodiment of the present invention. Perspective view showing the appearance of the operation device for the vehicle Section III-III sectional view in FIG. FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV. A perspective view showing a state in which the cover member of the vehicle operating device is removed. Three views showing the shaft part in the operation device for the vehicle Three views showing color members in the operation device for the vehicle Perspective view showing the same color member Three views showing the regulation member in the operation device for the vehicle A perspective view showing a state in which a collar member and a regulation member are attached to a shaft portion of the vehicle operating device. Three views showing a rotating member in the operation device for the vehicle Perspective view showing the same rotating member Three views showing the rocking member in the operation device for the vehicle Perspective view showing the rocking member Schematic cross-sectional view showing the assembled state of the swing member with respect to the rotating member in the operation device for the vehicle. Schematic cross-sectional view showing the assembled state of the swing member with respect to the rotating member in the operation device for the vehicle. Three views showing a driven member in the operating device for the vehicle Perspective view showing the driven member Two views showing the board in the operation device for the vehicle Three views showing a light guide body constituting the pressing operation means in the operation device for the vehicle. A three-view view showing an operation unit constituting a pressing operation means in the operation device for the vehicle. Perspective view showing the operation unit A perspective view showing a mounting structure for the housing portion such as the operation portion. Schematic cross-sectional view showing the mounting structure and internal structure of the operation part and the like to the housing part.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The vehicle operation device according to the present embodiment is arranged in a vehicle such as a two-wheeled vehicle, a construction machine (construction machine) or an agricultural machine (agricultural machine), and displays the vehicle or equipment (various electrical components, liquid crystal panels, etc.) provided in the vehicle. As shown in FIGS. The means 2, the housing portion 3 in which the dial operating means 1 and the pressing operating means 2 are arranged, the collar member 4, the regulating member 6, the swinging member 9, the rotating member 10, and the driven member 11 are provided. It is configured to have.

The housing portion 3 includes a case member C capable of accommodating components and the like inside, and a cover member K covering the opening of the case member C. The case member C is integrally formed with a coupler portion Ca capable of being electrically connected to a battery or the like mounted on the vehicle, and is made of a resin component that can be fixed at a desired position of the vehicle. In the cover member K, an opening Kb through which the shaft portion L can be inserted is formed substantially in the center thereof, and a plurality of pressing portions Ka that can be pressed by the operator are formed around the opening Kb. There is.

The cover member K according to the present embodiment has a desired symbol, a symbol, or the like indicating the operation content displayed on the pressing portion Ka, and each display is capable of transmitting light, and the peripheral portion of the opening Kb. It is said that Kc can transmit light. It should be noted that light is not transmitted to the cover member K except for the display portion and the peripheral portion Kc of the pressing portion Ka. Thus, the cover member K can emit light through the light from the inside of the housing portion 3 (light from the light source h1) in the desired symbol or symbol displayed on the pressing portion Ka, and the dial operating means 1 The peripheral edge portion Kc located around the above is also configured so that the light from the inside of the housing portion 3 (light from the light source h2) can be transmitted and emitted.

The dial operating means 1 is capable of swinging operation, pressing operation, and rotating operation in the front-rear direction (direction indicated by α in FIG. 1) and the left-right direction (direction indicated by β in FIG. 1), and is attached to the shaft portion L. Has been done. As shown in FIG. 6, the shaft portion L is composed of a rod-shaped member having a mounting recess La, an insertion hole Lb, and an insertion hole Lc, and an opening Kb formed in the housing portion 3 (cover member K). It is assembled so as to be able to swing, slide and rotate with the swing operation, pressing operation and rotation operation of the dial operation means 1.

Further, a magnet m1 is attached to the mounting recess La formed in the shaft portion L so that the magnet m1 can move as the shaft portion L swings, slides, and rotates with the operation of the dial operating means 1. It is configured. The dial operating means 1 and the shaft portion L are connected by inserting the pin a into the insertion hole Lc formed in the shaft portion L, and the pin b is inserted into the insertion hole Lb formed in the shaft portion L. By making it swingably connected to the swing member 9, the shaft portion L is swingably connected to the swing member 9.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the collar member 4 is attached so as to be interposed between the opening Kb of the housing portion 3 (cover member K) and the shaft portion L, and the shaft portion L swings and slides. It is waterproof while allowing rotation, and as shown in FIG. 7, a flange portion 4a formed at the upper end portion, four projecting portions 4b formed at the lower end portion, and the center in the axial direction. It is configured to have a through hole 4c that penetrates. Further, the collar member 4 is attached with a waterproof means 5 including an O-ring capable of waterproofing between the collar member 4 and the shaft portion L.

That is, since the waterproof means 5 is attached to the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 4c of the collar member 4 and the shaft portion L is inserted and assembled through the through hole 4c, the collar member 4 and the shaft portion L are assembled. The space between them can be waterproofed by the waterproof means 5. Then, when the shaft portion L swings with the swing operation of the dial operating means 1, the collar member 4 follows and operates, and the waterproofing by the waterproof means 5 is maintained.

Further, when the dial operating means 1 is pressed, the collar member 4 does not operate and the shaft portion L slides up and down in the through hole 4c, and when the dial operating means 1 is rotated, the collar member 1 is rotated. 4 does not operate (it does not operate due to the regulation by the regulating member 6), and the shaft portion L rotates (rotates around the axis) in the through hole 4c, so that waterproofing by the waterproof means 5 is maintained in each case. It has become.

The regulating member 6 allows the collar member 4 to move due to the swing of the shaft portion L, and regulates the rotation of the collar member 4 due to the rotation of the shaft portion L. As shown in FIG. 9, the regulating member 6 has a collar. It is composed of an annular component having a notch 6a formed at a position corresponding to a protruding portion 4b of the member 4. As shown in FIG. 10, the restricting member 6 is attached in a state where the protruding portion 4b of the collar member 4 is fitted into the notch 6a, and the protruding portion 4b is mounted when the dial operating means 1 is swung. Allows the collar member 4 to move with the swing of the shaft portion L by moving in the notch portion 6a, and the protruding portion 4b interferes with the notch portion 6a during the rotation operation of the dial operating means 1. This makes it possible to regulate the rotation of the collar member 4 accompanying the rotation of the shaft portion L.

The regulating member 6 according to the present embodiment is made of a member capable of transmitting light (for example, a transparent resin material), and emits light emitted from a light source h2 (see FIG. 19) arranged in the case member C. It is configured to be transparent so that the peripheral portion Kc of the opening Kb of the cover member K can emit light. That is, the light source h2 is composed of an LED mounted on the substrate 12 in the case member C, and when the light is irradiated by energization, the light passes through the regulation member 6 and reaches the cover member K, and the opening in the cover member K. The peripheral portion Kc (around the dial operating means 1) of the portion Kb can be made to emit light. In the case member C, an irradiation path of light from the light source h2 between the light source h2 and the regulating member 6 and between the regulating member 6 and the peripheral portion Kc is secured.

Further, a spring receiving member 7 is attached below the collar member 4, and a coil spring 8 as a return spring is attached between the spring receiving member 7 and the cover member 4. As a result, when the dial operating means 1 is pressed, the shaft portion L moves against the urging force of the coil spring 8, and when the pressing operating force is loosened, the dial operating means 1 and the shaft portion L are operated by the urging force. Is designed to return to the initial position.

Further, a small case member D is attached below the spring receiving member 7, and a swing member 9, a rotating member 10, and a driven member 11 are housed inside the small case member D. There is. The swing member 9 can swing with the swing operation of the dial operating means 1, and as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the swing member 9 is an annular shape in which two mounting holes 9a and two mounting holes 9b are formed. A laterally protruding protruding portion 9c is formed in a portion made of parts and in which a mounting hole 9b is formed.

The rotating member 10 is made rotatable by the rotation operation of the dial operating means 1 and is movable in the pressing direction by the pressing operation. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the rotating member 10 is rotatable in the circumferential direction. A concave-convex shape 10a formed over the entire surface, a stepped portion 10ac formed over the circumferential direction and continuously formed with the concave-convex shape 10a with respect to the pressing direction of the dial operating means 1 (the axial direction of the shaft portion L). A mounting hole 10b for mounting the driven member 11, an insertion hole 10c for inserting the pin c (see FIG. 15), and a recess 10d into which the protruding portion 9c of the swing member 9 can be rotatably fitted are formed. It consists of parts.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, a swinging member 9 is swingably attached to the inside of the rotating member 10. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the shaft portion L is swingably connected to the swing member 9 by the pin b, and the swing member 9 is swingably connected to the swing member 10 by the pin c. It is oscillatingly connected to. The pin b is inserted into the insertion hole Lb of the shaft portion L (see FIG. 6) and the mounting hole 9a of the swing member 9 (see FIG. 14), and the pin c is the mounting hole 9b of the swing member 9 (see FIG. 14). 14) and through the insertion hole 10c (see FIGS. 11 and 12) of the rotating member 10.

As a result, when the dial operating means 1 swings in the left-right direction β, the swinging member 9 and the rotating member 10 are in a stopped state, the shaft portion L swings around the pin b, and the dial operating means 1 Will swing around the pin c together with the swing member 9 while the rotating member 10 is in a stopped state when swings in the front-rear direction α. That is, the shaft portion L is configured to be able to swing in the left-right direction β around the pin b and swing in the front-back direction α around the pin c.

Further, a protruding portion 9c of the swing member 9 is fitted and assembled in the recess 10d of the rotary member 10, and when the shaft portion L rotates with the rotation operation of the dial operating means 1, the swing member 9 and the swing member 9 are assembled. When the rotating member 10 rotates in the same direction and the shaft portion L moves in the axial direction due to the pressing operation of the dial operating means 1, the rotating member 10 is configured to move in the same direction together with the rocking member 9. There is. That is, the swing member 9 can operate by transmitting the operation force associated with the rotation operation and the pressing operation of the dial operation means 1 to the rotation member 10 while allowing the swing operation of the dial operation means 1.

On the other hand, in the concave-convex shape 10a formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member 10, the concave portions 10aa and the convex portions 10ab are formed alternately and continuously, and the concave portions 10aa have the spring members as shown in FIG. The ball-shaped member 20 (fitting member) urged by 21 can be fitted. The ball-shaped member 20 (fitting member) is arranged in the small case member D of the housing portion 3, and is constantly urged and assembled by the spring member 21 toward the uneven shape 10a.

Thus, the ball-shaped member 20 (fitting member) can ride on the convex portion 10ab constituting the concave-convex shape 10 during the rotation operation of the dial operation means 1 to impart moderation, and the dial operation means 1 is pressed. Sometimes it is possible to ride on the step 10ac to give moderation. That is, the ball-shaped member 20 is fitted in the recess 10aa when the dial operating means 1 is not operated, and when the rotating member 10 rotates with the rotation operation of the dial operating means 1, the ball-shaped member 20 is adjacent to the concave member 10 in the rotation direction. Moderation is imparted by riding on the convex portion 10ab, and when the rotating member 10 moves in the axial direction of the shaft portion L due to the pressing operation of the dial operating means 1, the step portion 10ac adjacent to the axial direction rides on the step portion 10ac to provide moderation. Is given. In addition, instead of the ball-shaped member 20, it may be made of a protruding member (pin-shaped member).

The driven member 11 can rotate with the rotation of the rotating member 10, and as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a plurality of convex portions 11a that can be fitted into the mounting holes 10b of the rotating member 10 are formed in the rotation direction. It is composed of an annular part in which a mounting hole 11b is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, magnets m2 are attached to the plurality of mounting holes 11b, respectively, and the plurality of magnets m2 can be rotated with the rotation operation of the dial operating means 1.

Further, a substrate 12 is attached below the driven member 11 in the case member C. A predetermined electric circuit is printed on the substrate 12, and as shown in FIG. 19, four microswitches 17 (switch means) and four microswitches 17 (switch means) are printed on a surface (surface) facing the shaft portion L, the rotating member 10, and the like. A light source h1 (LED) and four light sources h2 (LED) are attached, and an IC chip or the like is attached to the opposite surface (back surface).

On the substrate 12 according to the present embodiment, magnetic force that can detect the change in magnetic force from the magnet m1 based on the swing operation of the dial operation means 1 in a non-contact manner and detect that the dial operation means 1 has been shaken. A hall IC capable of non-contactly detecting a change in magnetic force from the angle sensor 13 (first detecting means) and the magnet m1 based on the pressing operation of the dial operating means 1 and detecting that the dial operating means 1 has been pressed. A sensor 14 (second detection means) and a magnetic sensor 15 (third detection means) that can detect a change in magnetic force from the magnet m2 in a non-contact manner and detect that the dial operation means 1 has been rotated are attached. ing.

The magnetic angle sensor 13 (first detecting means) is attached to the surface of the substrate 12 and can detect a change in the direction (magnetic angle) of the magnetic force from the magnet m1 attached to the shaft portion L, and is a dial operating means. When 1 is swung in the front-back direction α or the left-right direction β, the shaft portion L swings in the same direction, and the magnetic angle changes as the magnet m1 moves in the same direction, the change in the magnetic angle is changed. It is configured to detect and transmit a predetermined electric signal to the vehicle side so that the operation associated with the swing operation of the dial operation means 1 can be performed.

The Hall IC sensor 14 (second detecting means) is attached to the back surface of the substrate 12 and can detect a change in magnetic force from the magnet m1 attached to the shaft portion L, and the dial operating means 1 is pressed. When the magnetic force changes as the shaft portion L moves and the magnet m1 moves in the same direction, the change in the magnetic force is detected and a predetermined electric signal is transmitted to the vehicle side to press the dial operating means 1. It is configured so that the operations associated with the above can be performed.

The magnetic sensor 15 (third detection means) is attached to the surface of the substrate 12 and can detect the magnetic force of the magnet m2 attached to the driven member 11, and is composed of, for example, a Hall IC sensor. The magnetic sensor 15 is attached at a position where a plurality of magnets m2 sequentially pass when the driven member 11 rotates, and when the driven member 11 rotates, the peak of the magnetic force is detected every time the magnet m2 passes. It is designed to be detected as a pulse signal.

As a result, when the dial operating means 1 is rotated and the plurality of magnets m2 rotate together with the driven member 11, the magnetic sensor 15 detects a pulse signal corresponding to the rotation angle and transmits a predetermined electric signal to the vehicle side. However, it is configured so that the operation accompanying the rotation operation of the dial operation means 1 can be performed. That is, the rotation operation of the dial operation means 1 can be detected by detecting the pulse signal with the magnetic sensor 15, and the rotation angle of the dial operation means 1 can be detected by detecting the number of pulses of the pulse signal. It can be detected.

Here, the magnetic angle sensor 13 (first detection means) and the Hall IC sensor 14 (second detection means) according to the present embodiment are the substrates 12 arranged in the housing portion 3 as shown in FIG. They are arranged on the front and back surfaces of the above, and as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, they are arranged in a laminated state in the axial direction of the shaft portion L in the initial state. Then, the magnetic change of the magnet m1 due to the swing of the shaft portion L is detected by the magnetic angle sensor 13 attached to the surface of the substrate 12, and the magnetic change of the magnet m1 due to the axial movement of the shaft portion L is detected. It can be detected by the Hall IC sensor 14 attached to the back surface of the substrate 12.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, pressing operation means 2 are arranged on the back surface side of the pressing portion Ka of the cover member K, respectively. The pressing operation means 2 includes a switch mechanism arranged at a position corresponding to each of the pressing portions Ka, and can guide the light of the light source h1 (see FIG. 19) as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24. It is configured to include a light guide body 16, a micro switch 17 (switch means) having an operating portion 17a that can be operated by a pressing operation, and an operating unit 18 that can operate the micro switch 17 in response to the pressing operation. ..

As shown in FIG. 20, the light guide body 16 is composed of an integrally molded part having a pressed portion 16a formed at the upper end and a light receiving portion 16b formed at the lower end. Then, when the light guide body 16 is assembled to the housing portion 3, the pressed portion 16a located at the upper end thereof abuts on the portion corresponding to each of the pressing portions Ka of the cover member K, and the pressing force against the pressing portion Ka is applied. Is transmitted, and the entire light guide body 16 can be moved in the pressing direction (downward in FIGS. 3 and 4). A coil spring 16c is attached to the light guide body 16, and when the pressing operation force is relaxed, the coil spring 16c returns to the initial position by the urging force of the coil spring 16c.

Further, when the light guide body 16 is assembled to the housing portion 3, the light receiving portion 16b located at the lower end thereof faces the light source h1 and guides the light from the light source h1 to the pressed portion 16a to guide the cover member K. A desired symbol, symbol, or the like displayed on the pressing portion Ka can be made to emit light. The light source h1 is composed of an LED attached to the substrate 12, and when the pressing operation means 2 is assembled, the light source h1 is configured to face the light receiving portion 16b of the light guide body 16 while being separated by a predetermined dimension. ing. Thus, the light guide body 16 can move with the pressing operation on the pressing portion Ka, and also guides the light from the light source h1 arranged in the housing portion 3 to guide the desired symbol or symbol of the cover member K. It is said that it can emit light.

The micro switch 17 (switch means) can be turned on and off by moving the operation unit 18 with the movement of the light guide body 16, and can detect the pressing operation on the pressing operation means 2. FIG. As shown, it is formed at a predetermined position on the substrate 12 (a portion to which the operation unit 18 is assembled). That is, when the operator presses an arbitrary pressing portion Ka on the cover member K, the micro switch 17 corresponding to the pressing portion Ka is turned on, and it is possible to detect that the pressing portion Ka has been pressed.

The operation unit 18 can hold the light guide body 16 in an offset state while avoiding the light guide path of the light guide body 16, and can transmit the pressing operation force to the micro switch 17 (switch means ). .. As shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, the operating portion 18 includes a holding portion 18a having a pair of arm shapes, a pressing portion 18b capable of pressing the operating portion 17a of the microswitch 17, and a spring member constituting the moderation mechanism 19. It is configured to have a storage hole 18c capable of accommodating 19a and a ball-shaped member 19b.

Further, the operation unit 18 is supported by the support member E fixed to the mounting member F, and as shown in FIG. 24, the holding portion 18a sandwiches the light guide body 16 and the pressing portion 18b is the micro switch 17. It is in a state of being positioned above the operating portion 17a (offset by the dimension t). As described above, since the light guide 16 is sandwiched in a state of being offset by the dimension t with respect to the installation position of the micro switch 17, the light guide is not obstructed. The mounting member F is formed with a through hole Fa capable of irradiating the light receiving portion 16b of the light guide body 16 with the light of the light source h1.

Further, the operation unit 18 is formed with an accommodating hole 18c as described above, and a moderation mechanism 19 capable of imparting moderation during the pressing operation of the pressing operation means 2 is provided in the accommodating hole 18c. .. That is, when the light guide body 16 and the operation unit 18 move with the pressing operation of the pressing operation means 2, the ball-shaped member 19b urged by the spring member 19a rides on the step portion Eb formed on the support member E. Moderation is given. In addition to the step portion Eb, the support member E is formed with a mounting hole Ea for inserting and mounting the light guide body 16.

Then, when the operator presses an arbitrary pressing portion Ka on the cover member K, the light guide body 16 and the operating portion 18 corresponding to the pressing portion Ka move, and correspond to the light guide body 16 and the operating portion 18. The micro switch 17 is turned on and a predetermined operation (operation on the vehicle or equipment provided by the vehicle) is performed. The light of the light source h1 guided by the light guide 16 can emit a desired symbol, symbol, or the like of the cover member K even in the process of performing an operation on the pressing operation means 2.

As described above, a plurality of pressing operation means 2 according to the present embodiment (four in the present embodiment) are arranged around the dial operation means 1, and are arranged along the rotation direction of the dial operation means 1. By extending the finger of the hand that operates the dial operating means 1, the pressing operation can be optionally performed. Further, the microswitch 17 and the light source h1 attached to the substrate 12 are separated by the dimension t, and the light guide body 16 can be sandwiched by the operation unit 18 in an offset state.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the housing portion 3 according to the present embodiment swings, slides (moves the shaft portion L in the axial direction) and rotates freely on the shaft portion L of the dial operating means 1. The operation of the dial operating means 1 by detecting the swing, sliding (movement of the shaft portion L with respect to the axial direction) and rotation of the first accommodating portion H1 and the shaft portion L of the dial operating means 1 in a non-contact manner. It has a second accommodating portion H2 for accommodating detection means (magnetic angle sensor 13, Hall IC sensor 14 and magnetic sensor 15) for detecting the above, and the second accommodating portion H2 is filled with a predetermined resin and is waterproof. It is possible.

Specifically, the second accommodating portion H2 has a detecting means (magnetic angle sensor 13, Hall IC sensor 14 and magnetic sensor 15) capable of detecting the operation of the dial operating means 1, and a light source (h1, h1, which emits light at a desired position). The substrate 12 to which h2) is attached is accommodated, and the second accommodating portion H2 including the substrate 12 is filled with a predetermined resin to make the detection means and the light source attached to the substrate 12 waterproof. -ing The resin to be filled in the second accommodating portion H2 according to the present embodiment is a transparent resin or a translucent resin capable of transmitting light from a light source (h1, h2).

Further, in the first accommodating portion H1 according to the present embodiment, a member (light guide body 16 and the operating portion 18) and a moderation mechanism 19 that follow the operation of the pressing operation means 2 are accommodated, and the second accommodating unit H1 is accommodated. A micro switch 17 (switch means) for detecting the pressing operation of the pressing operation means 2 is formed on the substrate 12 accommodated in the H2, and a predetermined resin is placed in the second accommodating portion H2 including the substrate 12. By filling, the microswitch 17 attached to the substrate 12 is waterproofed (particularly, the connection portion between the microswitch 17 and the substrate 12 is waterproofed).

According to the above embodiment, since a plurality of pressing operation means 2 are arranged around the dial operation means 1, the pressing operation means 2 is pressed in addition to the swing operation, the pressing operation, and the rotation operation of the dial operating means 1. The operation can be easily performed, and the operability can be improved by simultaneously or alternately performing a plurality of operations on the vehicle or the equipment provided by the vehicle. In particular, since a plurality of pressing operation means 2 according to the present embodiment are arranged over the rotation direction of the dial operation means 1, the pressing operation can be easily performed during the swing operation, the pressing operation, and the rotation operation of the dial operating means 1. The pressing operation of the means 2 can be performed, and the operability can be further improved.

Further, the pressing operation means 2 according to the present embodiment can move with the pressing operation, and can guide the light from the light source h1 arranged in the housing portion 3 to the light guide body 16 and guide the light. The light guide 16 is offset while avoiding the light guide path of the light guide 16 and the micro switch 17 (switch means) that can be turned on and off as the light body 16 moves and can detect the pressing operation. Since it is provided with an operation unit 18 capable of transmitting the pressing operation force to the micro switch 17 (switch means ) while being sandwiched in the state, the light of the light source h1 is transmitted to the light guide while maintaining the operability of the pressing operation means 2. The design can be improved by causing light to be emitted through the 16.

Further, since the operation unit 18 according to the present embodiment is provided with a moderation mechanism 19 capable of imparting moderation during the pressing operation of the pressing operation means 2, the operability during the pressing operation with respect to the pressing operation means 2 is further improved. Can be made to. Furthermore, since the light source h1 and the micro switch 17 (switch means ) are mounted on the substrate 12 arranged in the housing portion 3, the light source h1 and the micro switch 17 (switch means ) are arranged on separate members. The size of the device can be reduced and the device configuration can be simplified as compared with the installed device.

Further, according to the present embodiment, an opening Kb formed in the housing portion 3 (cover member K) through which the shaft portion L of the dial operating means 1 can be inserted, and a light source arranged in the housing portion 3 are provided. Since the peripheral portion Kc of the opening Kb is provided with h2 and is capable of emitting light through the light of the light source h2, light is emitted around the dial operating means 1 while maintaining the operability of the dial operating means 1. By making it possible, the design can be improved.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the magnetic force change from the magnet m1 attached to the shaft portion L of the dial operating means 1 and the magnet m1 based on the swinging operation of the dial operating means 1 is detected in a non-contact manner. The magnetic angle sensor 13 (first detecting means) capable of detecting that the dial operating means 1 has been swung, and the magnetic force change from the magnet m1 based on the pressing operation of the dial operating means 1 are detected in a non-contact manner. Since the Hall IC sensor 14 (second detection means) capable of detecting that the dial operation means 1 has been pressed is provided, it is possible to detect a plurality of operations on the vehicle or the equipment provided by the vehicle in a non-contact manner. At the same time, the number of parts can be reduced by sharing the magnet m1 for non-contact detection.

Further, since the magnetic angle sensor 13 (first detection means) and the Hall IC sensor 14 (second detection means) are arranged in a laminated state in the axial direction of the shaft portion L, the dial is used while sharing the magnet m1. The operation of the shaft portion L accompanying the swinging operation or pressing operation of the operating means 1 can be detected more accurately. In particular, since the magnetic angle sensor 13 (first detection means) and the Hall IC sensor 14 (second detection means) are arranged on the front and back surfaces of the substrate 12 arranged in the housing portion 3, they are the same substrate. A magnetic angle sensor 13 (first detection means) and a Hall IC sensor 14 (second detection means) can be arranged on the 12th.

Further, a plurality of magnets m2 that rotate with the rotation operation of the dial operation means 1 and a magnetic sensor 15 that can detect the change in magnetic force from the magnet m2 in a non-contact manner and detect that the dial operation means 1 has been rotated. Since it has a third detection means), in addition to the operation of the shaft portion L associated with the swing operation or the pressing operation of the dial operation means 1, the operation associated with the rotation operation of the dial operation means 1 can be detected more accurately. can.

In addition, the rotating member 10 which is made rotatable by the rotation operation of the dial operating means 1 and is movable by the pressing operation, and the uneven shape 10a formed over the circumferential direction of the rotating member 10. And the stepped portion 10ac formed over the circumferential direction of the rotating member 10 and connected to the concave-convex shape 10a with respect to the pressing direction of the dial operating means 1, and the rotating member 10 arranged on the housing portion 3. A ball-shaped member 20 (fitting member) that can be fitted to the concave-convex shape 10a of the concave-convex shape 10a is provided, and the ball-shaped member 20 (fitting member) has a concave-convex shape 10a when the dial operating means 1 is rotated. It is possible to give moderation by riding on the convex portion 10ab constituting the above, and it is possible to give moderation by riding on the step portion 10ac when the dial operating means 1 is pressed. In addition to being able to perform the above operations, the number of parts can be reduced by sharing a moderation imparting mechanism that can impart moderation in response to a plurality of operations.

In particular, the fitting member fitted in the concave portion 10aa is composed of a plurality of ball-shaped members 20 (or may be protruding members) attached to the housing portion 3, and is constantly urged toward the concave-convex shape 10a. Since it was assembled and assembled, it is possible to smoothly and surely impart moderation during the rotation operation and the pressing operation of the dial operation means 1.

Further, the rotating member 10 according to the present embodiment is attached with a swinging member 9 that can swing with the swinging operation of the dial operating means 1, and the swinging member 9 swings the dial operating means 1. Since the operation force associated with the rotation operation and the pressing operation of the dial operating means 10 can be transmitted to the rotating member 10 while allowing the operation, the dial operating means 1 can be operated in a ball shape both during the rotating operation and the pressing operation. Moderation can be reliably imparted by the member 20 (fitting member).

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the housing portion 3 (cover member K) is attached so as to be interposed between the opening Kb and the shaft portion L, and the shaft portion L is allowed to swing, slide, and rotate. However, since the collar member 4 that can be waterproofed is provided, it is possible to perform a plurality of operations on the vehicle or the equipment provided by the vehicle satisfactorily, and the swing operation, the pressing operation, and the rotation operation are repeated over a long period of time. The waterproof mechanism can be maintained even if it is done. In particular, since the color member 4 according to the present embodiment has a waterproof means 5 such as an O-ring that can waterproof the space between the color member 4 and the shaft portion L, the color member 4 is reliably waterproofed by using a general-purpose waterproof means 5. can do.

Further, since the regulating member 6 that allows the movement of the collar member 4 due to the swing of the shaft portion L and regulates the rotation of the collar member 4 due to the rotation of the shaft portion L is provided, the dial operating means 1 is shaken. It is possible to perform the moving operation and the pressing operation satisfactorily, and it is possible to prevent the edge portion of the opening Kb of the housing portion 3 (cover member K) from being twisted due to the rotation operation.

Further, in the housing portion 3 according to the present embodiment, the first accommodating portion H1 that oscillates, slides, and rotatably accommodates the shaft portion L of the dial operating means 1 and the shaft portion L of the dial operating means 1 sways. The second accommodating portion H2 accommodating the detecting means (magnetic angle sensor 13, Hall IC sensor 14 and magnetic sensor 15) for detecting motion, sliding and rotation in a non-contact manner and detecting the operation of the dial operating means 1. Since the second accommodating portion H2 is filled with a predetermined resin and can be waterproofed, the detection means (magnetic angle sensor 13, Hall IC sensor 14 and magnetic sensor 15) can be reliably waterproofed. While maintaining the smooth operation of the shaft portion L.

In particular, the second accommodating portion H2 according to the present embodiment is a detection means (magnetic angle sensor 13, Hall IC sensor 14 and magnetic sensor 15) capable of detecting the operation of the dial operation means 1, and a light source that emits light at a desired position (a light source). Since the substrate 12 to which h1 and h2) are attached is accommodated, both the detection means and the light source can be waterproofed at once, and the wiring and the like formed on the substrate 12 can also be waterproofed at the same time.

Further, the housing portion 3 according to the present embodiment is provided with a pressing operation means 2 capable of a pressing operation, and a member (light guide body 16 and an operation unit 18) that follows the operation of the pressing operation means 2. Since the moderation mechanism 19 is housed in the first accommodating portion H1 and the micro switch 17 (switch means) for detecting the pressing operation of the pressing operation means 2 is formed on the substrate 12, the operability and moderation of the pressing operation means 2 can be improved. It is possible to ensure that the microswitch 17 (switch means) is electrically contacted with the substrate 12 while maintaining the position.

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the detection means for detecting the swing operation, the pressing operation, and the rotation operation of the dial operation means 1 may be another sensor ( It may be a sensor different from the magnetic angle sensor or the Hall IC sensor), or it may be one that does not emit light at a predetermined portion by the light source (h1, h2). Further, the moderation mechanism of the dial operating means 1 or the pressing operating means 2 may be a mechanism different from that of the present embodiment.

If a vehicle operating device is configured such that a plurality of pressing operating means are arranged around the dial operating means, and a moderation mechanism capable of imparting moderation during the pressing operation of the pressing operating means is housed in the operation unit, the appearance. It can also be applied to those having different shapes or those to which other functions are added.

1 Dial operating means 2 Pressing operating means 3 Housing 4 Color member 5 Waterproof means (O-ring)
6 Regulatory member 7 Spring receiving member 8 Coil spring 9 Swing member 10 Rotating member 10a Concavo-convex shape 10a Concave part 10ab Convex part 10ac Stepped part 10b Mounting hole 10c Mounting hole 11 Driven member 11a Convex part 11b Mounting hole 12 Board 13 Magnetic angle sensor ( 1st detection means)
14 Hall IC sensor (second detection means)
15 Magnetic sensor (third detection means)
16 Light guide 16a Pressed portion 16b Light receiving portion 17 Micro switch (switch means)
17a Acting part 18 Operating part 18a Holding part 18b Pressing part 18c Accommodating hole 19 Moderation mechanism 19a Spring member 19b Ball member 20 Ball member (fitting member)
21 Spring member K Cover member Ka Pressing part Kb Opening part Kc Peripheral part C Case member D Small case member L Shaft part m1 Magnet m2 Magnet E Support member Ea Mounting hole Eb Step part

Claims (5)

Dial operation means that enables swing operation, pressing operation, and rotation operation for front, back, left, and right, and
Pressing operation means that can be pressed and
A housing portion in which the dial operating means and the pressing operating means are arranged,
It is an operation device for vehicles that has
The pressing operation means is
A light guide body that can move with the pressing operation and that can guide and emit light from a light source arranged in the housing portion.
A switch means that can be turned on and off as the light guide body moves and can detect a pressing operation.
An operation unit capable of sandwiching the light guide body in an offset state while avoiding the light guide path of the light guide body and transmitting a pressing operation force to the switch means .
A moderation mechanism that is configured to be arranged around the dial operating means and is capable of imparting moderation during the pressing operation of the pressing operation means is housed in the operation unit . Operation device for vehicles. The vehicle operation device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the pressing operation means are arranged along the rotation direction of the dial operation means. The operating portion is supported by a support member fixed to the mounting member, and the member constituting the moderation mechanism rides on a step portion formed on the support member to impart moderation . The vehicle operating device according to claim 1 or 2. The vehicle operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the light source and the switch means are mounted on a substrate arranged in the housing portion. An opening formed in the housing portion through which the shaft portion of the dial operating means can be inserted,
A light source arranged in the housing and
The vehicle operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the peripheral edge portion of the opening is capable of transmitting light by transmitting the light of the light source.

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