JPH04222016A - Manipulator with display device for displaying contents of operation - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily express the relation of two switches forming the relation of a pair at the time of operating, and to easily execute detailed operation capable of repeating the relation of a pair in each short time interval. CONSTITUTION:A display device 1 for displaying the contents of operation and operation switches 2 to be depressed correspondingly to the display of the display device 1 are arrayed on an operation panel 3. Each operation switch 2 is provided with two push-button type switch bodies 5 forming the relation of a pair at the time of operation. Both the switch bodies 5 are adjacently arranged. One switch handle 7 is arranged so as to span push-buttons 6 for both the switch bodies 5. The handle 7 is rotated around a spindle 8 arranged on its center part. When operating projection parts 9 formed on both the end parts of the handle 7 are depressed, either the push-button 6 for either one of the switch bodies 5 is depressed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an operating device that is equipped with a display that displays the operation details such that when an operation switch is operated in accordance with the operation details displayed on the display, a predetermined signal is output to the outside. .

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an operating device for monitoring and controlling various devices, a display 1 and a plurality of operating switches 2 are provided on an operating panel 3, as shown in FIG.
There is provided a device configured so that signals for operating various devices can be output by operating the operation switch 2 according to the contents displayed on the screen. For example, the display 1 displays the operation details such as "Please operate the cylinder", and the first operation switch F1 is operated to raise the cylinder, and the first operation switch F1 is operated to lower the cylinder. is instructed to operate the second operation switch F2. As shown in this example, the operating switches 2 in the operating device are often used in pairs to perform operations that are opposite to each other, such as raising and lowering, increasing and decreasing, and opening and closing. .

0003

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As mentioned above, in the operating device, two operating switches 2 are often used in pairs, but in the conventional configuration, the two operating switches 2 in a pair are Since these were provided individually, there was a problem in that it was difficult to determine which operation switch 2 was paired with the other operation switch 2. Furthermore, there are cases where detailed operations such as repeating mutually opposite operations in a short period of time are required, but since the paired operation switches 2 are provided far apart, this is not suitable for such operations. There was also the problem.

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above problems, and by associating paired operation switches with a single switch handle, the relationship between the pairs is made easier to understand, and moreover, the pairs of operation switches are opposite to each other. It is an object of the present invention to provide an operating device equipped with a display that displays operation details that facilitates detailed operations such as repeated operations in a short period of time.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pair of push-button type switch bodies in which operation switches are arranged side by side along the surface of an operation panel to which a display is attached. and a switch handle that is disposed astride the push buttons of both switch bodies and is pivotally supported at the middle part of both push buttons so that both ends can swing freely in the forward and backward directions of the push buttons. It is provided with operation protrusions that protrude toward the surface of the operation panel at locations corresponding to each push button.

[0006]

[Function] According to the above structure, the switch handle is provided so as to straddle the push buttons of a pair of push-button switch bodies arranged side by side along the surface of the operation panel, and the switch handle has both push buttons. Since it is pivoted at the middle part of the switch and both ends can swing in the forward and backward directions of the push button, it is possible to link two switch bodies with one switch handle, and if both switch bodies are paired, This makes it easier to understand the relationship between the operation switches corresponding to the operation contents displayed on the display. Also, if you pair switch bodies that can perform operations that are opposite to each other,
By swinging the switch handle, detailed operations such as repeating mutually opposite operations in a short period of time can be easily performed.

[0007]

[Embodiment] As shown in FIGS. 1(A) and 2, a display 1 consisting of a liquid crystal display, etc., and a plurality of operation switches 2, which are operated according to the operation contents displayed on the display 1, are operated. It is placed on panel 3. On the back side of the operation panel 3, a substrate 4 is arranged substantially parallel to the operation panel 3, as shown in FIG. 1(B).

Each operation switch 2 includes a pair of push-button type switch bodies 5 mounted on a substrate 4, and a switch handle 7 disposed astride the push buttons 6 of both switch bodies 5. Here, in the operation panel 3, if the display 1 and the switch handle 7 are arranged vertically as shown in FIG. 1(A), then both the switch bodies 5 are also arranged vertically. The switch handle 7 is pivotally supported at the middle part of both push buttons 6, and both ends thereof can swing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the operation panel 3. The shaft 8 inserted through the switch handle 7 is supported by a frame (not shown) fixed to the substrate 4 or by the operation panel 3. At both ends of the switch handle 7, operation protrusions 9 are provided that protrude from the surface of the operation panel 3. Therefore, by pushing in one of the pair of operating protrusions 9,
Each push button 6 is selectively pressed.

The display 1 and each switch body 3 are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the switch body 3 is connected to an arithmetic processing unit 10 made up of a microprocessor or the like, and when the switch body 3 is operated according to the operation details displayed on the display 1, a signal is output to the outside. In other words, the display 1 displays the image shown in FIG.
As shown in (A), the operation content such as "Please operate the cylinder" is displayed, and the operation switch 2 corresponding to this operation content is displayed as "F1", and when the cylinder is raised. indicates that the upper side of the operating switch 2 should be pressed, and the lower side of the operating switch 2 should be pressed to lower the cylinder. At this time, a signal is output so that if the upper operating protrusion 9 of the "F1" operating switch 2 is pressed, the cylinder will rise, and if the lower operating protrusion 9 is depressed, the cylinder will descend. That is, the paired switch bodies 5 for raising and lowering the cylinder can be associated with one switch handle 7, and the correspondence between the controlled device and the operation switch 2 can be easily understood. Moreover, if you display "ascend" and "descend" instructions up and down on display 1,
It is also possible to associate the operation switch 2 with the upper and lower operation protrusions 9. In addition, when the cylinder is repeatedly raised and lowered in a short period of time, use the "F1" operation switch 2.
All you have to do is press the upper and lower operating protrusions 9 alternately, which improves usability when performing detailed operations such as finely adjusting the position of the cylinder.

[0010] As shown in FIG.
” is displayed in correspondence with the position of each operation switch 2, and corresponding to each controlled device name, “up” and “down” are displayed up and down for cylinders, and “down” for valves. "Open", "close", etc. may be displayed at the top and bottom. With such a display, a plurality of controlled devices can be associated with each operation switch 2, and the upper and lower operation protrusions 9 of each operation switch 2 can be associated with the content of control. When using more controlled devices than the number of operation switches 2, the screen may be switched using the scroll key 11. A pair of scroll keys 11 are provided, and the screen can be moved forward or backward by using the up and down scroll keys 11.

By the way, the display 1 has a flat plate shape, and as shown in FIG. 5, the angle with respect to the surface of the operation panel 3 can be adjusted (states shown by the solid line and the two-dot chain line)
. That is, when the display is difficult to see due to light reflected from the surface of the display 1, the angle of the display 1 can be adjusted to make the display easier to see. The mechanism for adjusting the angle of the display 1 is constructed as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. That is, by fitting the bearings 14 provided on both sides of the display 1 to the shaft protrusions 13 protruding from the inner surface of the case 12 equipped with the operation panel 3, the display 1 is connected to the operation panel 3. The angle can be adjusted freely. A notch hole 15 is formed in the bearing 14 and the front side of the display device 1 (the left side in FIG. 6) is open. By mounting the display device 1 from the rear of the operation panel 3, the shaft protrusion 13 is inserted into the notch hole 15. They are designed to fit together. Also, bearing 1
4 is a ratchet wheel 1 having many irregularities in the circumferential direction of the rear surface.
6 is formed. A pawl 18 biased forward by a spring 17 engages with the pawl wheel 16, and when the display 1 rotates, the pawl 18 moves to provide a click feeling. The spring 17 and the claw 18 are housed in a guide tube 19 fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the case 12.

According to this configuration, the angle of the display 1 can be adjusted so that the display on the display 1 can be easily seen, and the display 1 can be locked at a desired angle. Note that the configuration in which the display 1 is pivotally supported on the case 12 is not limited to the above configuration, and a screw or the like that is screwed into the display 1 may be used as the rotation axis of the display 1.

[0013]

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention is provided with a switch handle so as to straddle the push buttons of a pair of push-button switch bodies arranged side by side along the surface of an operation panel. The handle is pivotally supported in the middle of both push buttons, and both ends can swing in the direction of advance and retreat of the push buttons, so two switch bodies can be associated with one switch handle, and both switch bodies can be connected. Pairing them has the advantage of making it easier to understand the relationship between the operation switches corresponding to the operation details displayed on the display. In addition, by pairing switch bodies that can perform operations that are opposite to each other, it is possible to easily perform detailed operations such as repeating operations that are opposite to each other in a short period of time by swinging the switch handle. This has the effect of becoming.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment, in which (A) is a front view and (B) is a sectional view of a main part showing an operation switch.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of essential parts of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing another display example of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the angle of the display device is adjusted in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part showing a mechanism for adjusting the angle of the display device in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a main part showing a mechanism for adjusting the angle of the display device in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Display 2 Operation switch 3 Operation panel 4 Board 5　Switch body 6 Push button 7 Switch handle 8 axis 9 Operation protrusion

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: An operating device that outputs a predetermined signal to the outside when an operating switch is operated in accordance with the operation content displayed on a display, the operating switch being mounted on the surface of an operating panel to which the display is attached. A pair of push-button type switch bodies are arranged in parallel along the same line, and a switch body is arranged so as to straddle the push buttons of both switch bodies, and the middle part of both push buttons is arranged so that both ends can swing freely in the forward and backward directions of the push buttons. An operating device comprising a pivotably supported switch handle, the switch handle having an operating protrusion protruding toward the surface of an operating panel at a portion corresponding to each push button, and an indicator for displaying operation details.