JPH11189072A - Operating device - Google Patents

Operating device

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JPH11189072A
JPH11189072A JP9361307A JP36130797A JPH11189072A JP H11189072 A JPH11189072 A JP H11189072A JP 9361307 A JP9361307 A JP 9361307A JP 36130797 A JP36130797 A JP 36130797A JP H11189072 A JPH11189072 A JP H11189072A
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operating
operation knob
shaft
distal end
knob
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Inventor
Takio Tanaka
瀧尾 田中
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Mitsubishi Electric Corp
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H2003/026Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch specially adapted to avoid injury to occupants of a car during an accident
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H2003/0286Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch having a weak point breaking or uncoupling on abnormal external force

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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent damage of an operating shaft, expensive front panel and a chassis, in the case of receiving impulse force of fixed limit or more by an operating knob. SOLUTION: A fitting hole 7a of an operating knob 7 is constituted by providing a rib 7b regulating advance-in of a tip end part by coming into contact with the tip end part of an operating shaft 2 also deformed or rupture by prescribed pressing force received from the tip end part. In this way, a device can contribute to prevention of an injury of an occupant, also damaging is only the rib 7b of the operating knob 7, damage of the operating shaft 2, front panel 6, etc., can be effectively prevented.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、車両搭載機器な
どに適用され、操作ツマミに一定限度以上の押圧力ない
し衝撃力が加わった場合に、構成部品の破損を最小限度
に抑え、容易に再生できる操作装置に関するものであ
る。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is applied to a device mounted on a vehicle, etc., and when a pressing force or an impact force exceeding a certain limit is applied to an operation knob, damage of a component part is minimized and reproduction is easy. The present invention relates to an operating device that can be used.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】図15は従来の操作装置を備えたオーデ
ィオなどの車載用機器を示す正面図、図16は従来の操
作装置を示す図15のH−H断面図であり、図15およ
び図16において、9はオーディオなどの車載用機器の
各種操作ボタン、10は表示部、11は音量などの制御
を行う可変抵抗器、12は回動することによって可変抵
抗器11を動作させる操作用シャフト、12aは操作用
シャフト12に形成されたネジ部、13は可変抵抗器1
1を搭載する基板、14は操作用シャフト12を挿通す
る挿通孔14aを有したシャーシ、15は操作用シャフ
ト12のネジ部12aにねじ込まれるナットである。1
6は可変抵抗器11の前方に配置されシャーシ14に固
定されたフロントパネルであり、操作用シャフト12を
挿通する挿通孔16aを有している。17は操作用シャ
フト12の先端部と嵌合する嵌合孔17aを有した円筒
状の操作ツマミであり、例えば、合成樹脂などで一体成
形されている。
2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 15 is a front view showing a vehicle-mounted device such as an audio device provided with a conventional operating device, and FIG. 16 is a sectional view taken along the line HH of FIG. In 16, 9 denotes various operation buttons of a vehicle-mounted device such as an audio, 10 denotes a display unit, 11 denotes a variable resistor for controlling volume and the like, and 12 denotes an operation shaft for operating the variable resistor 11 by rotating. , 12a are threaded portions formed on the operating shaft 12, and 13 is the variable resistor 1
Reference numeral 14 denotes a board on which the operation shaft 12 is inserted. Reference numeral 14 denotes a chassis having an insertion hole 14a through which the operation shaft 12 is inserted. Reference numeral 15 denotes a nut screwed into the screw portion 12a of the operation shaft 12. 1
Reference numeral 6 denotes a front panel disposed in front of the variable resistor 11 and fixed to the chassis 14, and has an insertion hole 16a through which the operation shaft 12 is inserted. Reference numeral 17 denotes a cylindrical operation knob having a fitting hole 17a that fits into the distal end of the operation shaft 12, and is integrally formed of, for example, synthetic resin.

【0003】また、従来の他の操作装置として、本願出
願人が実開平4−67301号公報に開示したものがあ
る。上述した図16を適用して説明すると、かかる技術
手段は、シャーシ14の挿通孔14a付近にスリットを
設けることで当該部分の強度を、当該シャーシ14の他
の部分の強度よりも低下させることにより、操作ツマミ
17が衝撃力を受けた場合に当該挿通孔14a付近の変
形・破損を起こりやすくすることで、当該衝撃力を吸収
できるように構成したものである。
As another conventional operating device, there is one disclosed by the present applicant in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 4-67301. Referring to FIG. 16 described above, such a technical means is to provide a slit in the vicinity of the insertion hole 14a of the chassis 14 so that the strength of the portion is lower than the strength of other portions of the chassis 14. When the operation knob 17 receives an impact force, the impact force can be absorbed by making the deformation and breakage in the vicinity of the insertion hole 14a more likely to occur.

【0004】さらに従来の他の操作装置として、特開昭
58−164441号公報に開示されたものがある。上
述した図16を適用して説明すると、かかる技術手段
は、フロントパネル16の挿通孔16aから突出する操
作用シャフト12の先端に操作ツマミ17が設けられ、
当該フロントパネル16の挿通孔16aの周囲に操作ツ
マミ17の通る幅で薄肉部を設けて、操作ツマミ17が
衝撃を受けた場合に当該薄肉部の変形・破損を起こりや
すくすることで、当該衝撃力を吸収できるように構成し
たものである。
As another conventional operating device, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 58-164441. Referring to FIG. 16 described above, such a technical means includes an operation knob 17 provided at a tip of an operation shaft 12 protruding from an insertion hole 16a of a front panel 16,
By providing a thin portion around the insertion hole 16a of the front panel 16 with a width that allows the operation knob 17 to pass through, the deformation and breakage of the thin portion is easily caused when the operation knob 17 is subjected to an impact. It is designed to absorb power.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】従来の操作装置は以上
のように構成されているので、操作ツマミ17が一定限
度以上の衝撃力を受けると、操作用シャフト12が曲が
ってしまったり、高価なフロントパネル16やシャーシ
14が破損してしまい、これらを修理・交換しなければ
ならず、再生するのに多大なコストがかかってしまうな
どの課題があった。
Since the conventional operating device is configured as described above, if the operating knob 17 receives an impact force exceeding a certain limit, the operating shaft 12 is bent or expensive. There has been a problem that the front panel 16 and the chassis 14 are damaged, and these must be repaired and replaced, and a large cost is required for the reproduction.

【0006】この発明は上記のような課題を解決するた
めになされたもので、操作ツマミに一定限度以上の押圧
力ないし衝撃力が加わった場合に、構成部品の破損を最
小限度に抑え、容易に再生できる操作装置を得ることを
目的とする。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and when a pressing force or an impact force exceeding a certain limit is applied to an operation knob, breakage of components is minimized, and easy operation is achieved. It is an object of the present invention to obtain an operation device that can be reproduced at a high speed.

【0007】また、この発明は、操作ツマミに一定限度
以上の押圧力ないし衝撃力が加わった場合に、構成部品
の破損を有効に防止できる操作装置を得ることを目的と
する。
Another object of the present invention is to provide an operating device capable of effectively preventing damage to components when a pressing force or impact force exceeding a certain limit is applied to the operating knob.

【0008】[0008]

【課題を解決するための手段】この発明に係る操作装置
は、操作ツマミの嵌合孔には、操作用シャフトの先端部
と当接することによって当該先端部の進入を規制すると
ともに、当該先端部から受ける所定の押圧力によって変
形もしくは破断する押圧力吸収部を備えたものである。
According to the operating device of the present invention, the distal end of the operating shaft is restricted by abutting the fitting hole of the operating knob with the distal end of the operating shaft. And a pressing force absorbing portion that is deformed or broken by a predetermined pressing force received from the device.

【0009】この発明に係る操作装置は、フロントパネ
ルの挿通孔の周辺部には、操作ツマミがほぼ没入可能な
凹部を備えたものである。
The operating device according to the present invention is provided with a recess around the insertion hole of the front panel, into which the operating knob can be substantially immersed.

【0010】この発明に係る操作装置は、操作ツマミを
復元性のある素材で形成したものである。
The operating device according to the present invention is one in which the operating knob is formed of a resilient material.

【0011】[0011]

【発明の実施の形態】以下、この発明の実施の一形態を
説明する。 実施の形態1.図1はこの発明の実施の形態1による操
作装置を示す断面図、図2は嵌合孔方向から見た操作ツ
マミを示す正面図、図3は図2のA−A断面図、図4は
図2のB−B断面図、図5はリブが破損して操作ツマミ
が凹部に進入した状態を示す断面図である。図1におい
て、1はオーディオなどの車載用機器において音量など
の制御を行う可変抵抗器(操作部品)、2は回動するこ
とによって可変抵抗器1を動作させる操作用シャフト、
2aは操作用シャフト2に形成されたネジ部、3は可変
抵抗器1を搭載する基板、4は操作用シャフト2を挿通
する挿通孔4aを有したシャーシ、5は操作用シャフト
2のネジ部2aにねじ込まれるナットである。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an operating device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view showing an operating knob viewed from a fitting hole direction, FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a state in which the rib is damaged and the operation knob enters the concave portion. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a variable resistor (operating component) for controlling a volume or the like in an in-vehicle device such as an audio device, 2 denotes an operating shaft for operating the variable resistor 1 by rotating,
2a is a screw portion formed on the operation shaft 2, 3 is a substrate on which the variable resistor 1 is mounted, 4 is a chassis having an insertion hole 4a through which the operation shaft 2 is inserted, and 5 is a screw portion of the operation shaft 2. It is a nut screwed into 2a.

【0012】6は可変抵抗器1の前方に配置されシャー
シ4に固定されたフロントパネルであり、操作用シャフ
ト2を挿通する挿通孔6aと、後述する操作ツマミ7に
一定限度以上の押圧力ないし衝撃力が加わった場合に当
該操作ツマミ7が操作用シャフト2に沿って可変抵抗器
1方向に所定量進入可能な凹部6bとを備えている。こ
の凹部6bの深さは、例えば、当該操作ツマミ7がほぼ
没入する程度に形成してある。
Reference numeral 6 denotes a front panel disposed in front of the variable resistor 1 and fixed to the chassis 4. The front panel 6 has an insertion hole 6a through which the operation shaft 2 is inserted, and a pressing force or a certain amount or more applied to the operation knob 7 to be described later. The operation knob 7 has a concave portion 6b that can enter a predetermined amount in the direction of the variable resistor 1 along the operation shaft 2 when an impact force is applied. The depth of the concave portion 6b is formed, for example, to such an extent that the operation knob 7 is substantially immersed.

【0013】7は図1〜図4に示すように、操作シャフ
ト2の先端部と嵌合する嵌合孔7aを有した円筒状の操
作ツマミであり、例えば、合成樹脂などで一体成形され
ている。7bは操作用シャフト2の先端部と当接するこ
とによって操作用シャフト2の先端部の進入を規制する
とともに、操作用シャフト2の先端部から受ける所定の
押圧力によって変形もしくは破断するように嵌合孔7a
内に対向して突設された1対のリブ(押圧力吸収部)で
ある。すなわち、リブ7bを嵌合孔7a内に対向して突
設することで、当該部分の嵌合孔7aの内径を小さく
し、操作用シャフト2の先端部の進入を規制するもので
ある。また、このリブ7bは、操作ツマミ7を操作する
際に加えられる通常の押圧力や衝撃力などによっては変
形したり破断したりせず、自動車の衝突などによって搭
乗者が操作ツマミ7に衝突した場合に当該衝撃力を吸収
することで変形もしくは破断する程度の強度を有してい
る。このリブ7bの強度は、操作ツマミ7の素材自体が
持つ強度を勘案し、リブ7bの突出高さや長さ、形状を
適宜加減することによって決定されている。
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, reference numeral 7 denotes a cylindrical operation knob having a fitting hole 7a for fitting with the distal end portion of the operation shaft 2, and is integrally formed of, for example, synthetic resin. I have. 7b restricts the entry of the distal end of the operating shaft 2 by abutting on the distal end of the operating shaft 2, and is fitted so as to be deformed or broken by a predetermined pressing force received from the distal end of the operating shaft 2. Hole 7a
And a pair of ribs (pressing force absorbing portions) protruding inwardly. In other words, by projecting the rib 7b so as to face the inside of the fitting hole 7a, the inside diameter of the fitting hole 7a in this portion is reduced, and the entry of the distal end of the operating shaft 2 is restricted. The rib 7b is not deformed or broken by a normal pressing force or impact force applied when operating the operation knob 7, and a passenger collides with the operation knob 7 due to a collision of a car or the like. In such a case, it has such strength as to be deformed or broken by absorbing the impact force. The strength of the rib 7b is determined by appropriately adjusting the protruding height, length, and shape of the rib 7b in consideration of the strength of the material of the operation knob 7 itself.

【0014】また、図1において、L1は通常の使用状
態における操作ツマミ7のフロントパネル6からの突出
量であり、操作ツマミ7の開口側端部が凹部6b内に挿
入されている。また、図5において、L2は衝撃力など
によってリブ7bが破損して操作ツマミ7が凹部6bに
進入した場合における操作ツマミ7のフロントパネル6
からの突出量であり、L2<L1の関係を有している。
8はリブ7bの変形もしくは破断によって嵌合孔7aに
形成された変形破断部8である。
In FIG. 1, L1 is the amount of protrusion of the operation knob 7 from the front panel 6 in a normal use state, and the opening end of the operation knob 7 is inserted into the recess 6b. In FIG. 5, L2 denotes a front panel of the operation knob 7 when the rib 7b is damaged by an impact force or the like and the operation knob 7 enters the recess 6b.
And L2 <L1.
Reference numeral 8 denotes a deformed break portion 8 formed in the fitting hole 7a by deformation or breakage of the rib 7b.

【0015】次に動作について説明する。操作ツマミ7
の通常の使用状態では、リブ7bは、図1に示すよう
に、変形したり破断したりはしない。したがって、操作
ツマミ7は凹部6bに進入せず、フロントパネル6から
の突出量はL1のままとなっている。しかし、操作ツマ
ミ7に想定限度以上の衝撃力が加わった場合、すなわ
ち、例えば、自動車の衝突などによって搭乗者が操作ツ
マミ7に衝突した場合には、図5に示すように、操作ツ
マミ7は、リブ7bの変形もしくは破断によって当該衝
撃力を吸収しながら凹部6bに進入する。したがって、
操作ツマミ7のフロントパネル6からの突出量は、L1
からL2へと小さくなるため、搭乗者の怪我防止に寄与
できる。また、リブ7bが当該衝撃力を吸収するため、
操作用シャフト2が曲がって破損するのを防止できる。
さらに、当該衝撃力が、操作ツマミ7が凹部6bに没入
しない程度のものであれば、操作ツマミ7が凹部6bの
底部に達することはないので、これがフロントパネル6
やシャーシ4を押圧して破損することもない。また、操
作ツマミ7が凹部6bに没入することで、操作用シャフ
ト2の先端部が嵌合孔7aの底部を突き破って搭乗者に
怪我を負わせるような事態を回避し得る。
Next, the operation will be described. Operation knob 7
In the normal use state, the rib 7b does not deform or break as shown in FIG. Therefore, the operation knob 7 does not enter the recess 6b, and the amount of protrusion from the front panel 6 remains at L1. However, when an impact force exceeding an assumed limit is applied to the operation knob 7, that is, when a passenger collides with the operation knob 7 due to, for example, a collision of a car, the operation knob 7 is The rib 7b enters the recess 6b while absorbing the impact force by deformation or breakage of the rib 7b. Therefore,
The protrusion of the operation knob 7 from the front panel 6 is L1
To L2, which contributes to prevention of injuries to passengers. Also, since the rib 7b absorbs the impact force,
The operation shaft 2 can be prevented from being bent and damaged.
Further, if the impact force is such that the operation knob 7 does not sink into the recess 6b, the operation knob 7 does not reach the bottom of the recess 6b.
Also, there is no possibility that the chassis 4 is pressed and damaged. In addition, since the operation knob 7 is recessed into the recess 6b, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the distal end of the operation shaft 2 breaks through the bottom of the fitting hole 7a to injure the occupant.

【0016】以上のように、この実施の形態1によれ
ば、搭乗者の怪我防止に寄与し得るとともに、破損する
のは操作ツマミ7のリブ7bのみであって、操作用シャ
フト2やフロントパネル6、シャーシ4などの破損を有
効に防止できるので、操作ツマミ7のみを修理・交換す
ればよく、保守性を向上させることができる効果が得ら
れる。また、フロントパネル6に凹部6bを設けたこと
によって、搭乗者によって操作ツマミ7が衝撃力を受け
ると、凹部6bに案内されながら凹部6b内を直進する
こととなり、進入が円滑かつ迅速に行われるので、搭乗
者が操作ツマミ7から受ける反力も軽減され、怪我防止
に寄与し得る効果も得られる。
As described above, according to the first embodiment, only the ribs 7b of the operation knob 7 can be contributed to the prevention of injuries to the occupant, and the operation shaft 2 and the front panel are damaged. 6, since damage to the chassis 4 and the like can be effectively prevented, only the operation knob 7 needs to be repaired or replaced, and the effect of improving maintainability is obtained. Further, by providing the recess 6b in the front panel 6, when the operation knob 7 receives an impact force by the occupant, the vehicle travels straight inside the recess 6b while being guided by the recess 6b, and the entry is performed smoothly and quickly. Therefore, the reaction force received by the occupant from the operation knob 7 is reduced, and an effect that can contribute to the prevention of injury is obtained.

【0017】なお、上記実施の形態1においては、凹部
6bを設けるものとして説明したが、これに限られず、
凹部6bを設けなくてもよい。この場合、操作ツマミ7
のリブ7bの強度を適宜調節して設けておくことで、あ
る程度の衝撃力は有効に吸収し得るので、操作用シャフ
ト2やフロントパネル6、シャーシ4などの破損を防止
することができる。
In the first embodiment, the concave portion 6b has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
The recess 6b may not be provided. In this case, operation knob 7
By appropriately adjusting the strength of the ribs 7b, it is possible to effectively absorb a certain amount of impact force, thereby preventing damage to the operation shaft 2, the front panel 6, the chassis 4, and the like.

【0018】実施の形態2.図6はこの発明の実施の形
態2による操作装置の操作ツマミを示す正面図、図7は
図6のC−C断面図である。図6および図7において、
7cは操作用シャフト2の先端部と当接することによっ
て操作用シャフト2の先端部の進入を規制するととも
に、操作用シャフト2の先端部から受ける所定の押圧力
によって変形もしくは破断するように嵌合孔7a内に対
向して突設された2対のリブ(押圧力吸収部)であり、
上記実施の形態1において示したリブ7bをさらに1対
増やして構成したものである。その他の構成および動作
は上記実施の形態1の場合と同様であるので、説明を省
略する。
Embodiment 2 FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view showing an operation knob of the operation device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 6 and 7,
7c regulates the approach of the distal end of the operating shaft 2 by abutting on the distal end of the operating shaft 2, and is fitted so as to be deformed or broken by a predetermined pressing force received from the distal end of the operating shaft 2. Two pairs of ribs (pressing force absorbing portions) protruding in the hole 7a so as to face each other;
This is configured by further increasing the number of pairs of the ribs 7b shown in the first embodiment. Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

【0019】以上のように、この実施の形態2によれ
ば、搭乗者の怪我防止に寄与し得るとともに、破損する
のは操作ツマミ7のリブ7cのみであって、操作用シャ
フト2やフロントパネル6、シャーシ4などの破損を有
効に防止できるので、操作ツマミ7のみを修理・交換す
ればよく、保守性を向上させることができる効果が得ら
れる。
As described above, according to the second embodiment, not only the rib 7c of the operation knob 7 can be damaged, but also the occupant can be prevented from being injured. 6, since damage to the chassis 4 and the like can be effectively prevented, only the operation knob 7 needs to be repaired or replaced, and the effect of improving maintainability is obtained.

【0020】実施の形態3.図8はこの発明の実施の形
態3による操作装置の操作ツマミを示す正面図、図9は
図8のD−D断面図、図10は図8のE−E断面図であ
る。図8〜図10において、7dは操作用シャフト2の
先端部と当接することによって操作用シャフト2の先端
部の進入を規制するとともに、操作用シャフト2の先端
部から受ける所定の押圧力によって変形もしくは破断す
るように嵌合孔7a内に対向して突設された1対のリブ
(押圧力吸収部)であり、上記実施の形態1の図2にお
いて示したリブ7bよりも幅を大きくし、耐衝撃性をや
や強化したものである。その他の構成および動作は上記
実施の形態1の場合と同様であるので、説明を省略す
る。
Embodiment 3 8 is a front view showing an operation knob of the operating device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. In FIGS. 8 to 10, reference numeral 7 d restricts entry of the distal end of the operating shaft 2 by contacting the distal end of the operating shaft 2, and is deformed by a predetermined pressing force received from the distal end of the operating shaft 2. Alternatively, it is a pair of ribs (pressing force absorbing portions) protruding from the fitting hole 7a so as to face each other so as to be broken, and has a width larger than that of the rib 7b shown in FIG. , With slightly improved impact resistance. Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

【0021】以上のように、この実施の形態3によれ
ば、搭乗者の怪我防止に寄与し得るとともに、破損する
のは操作ツマミ7のリブ7dのみであって、操作用シャ
フト2やフロントパネル6、シャーシ4などの破損を有
効に防止できるので、操作ツマミ7のみを修理・交換す
ればよく、保守性を向上させることができる効果が得ら
れる。また、上記実施の形態1の場合よりも、耐衝撃性
をやや強化することができる効果が得られる。
As described above, according to the third embodiment, only the rib 7d of the operation knob 7 can be broken, which can contribute to the prevention of injuries to the occupant. 6, since damage to the chassis 4 and the like can be effectively prevented, only the operation knob 7 needs to be repaired or replaced, and the effect of improving maintainability is obtained. Further, an effect that the impact resistance can be slightly enhanced compared to the case of the first embodiment is obtained.

【0022】実施の形態4.図11はこの発明の実施の
形態4による操作装置の操作ツマミを示す正面図、図1
2は図11のF−F断面図である。図11および図12
において、7eは操作用シャフト2の先端部と当接する
ことによって操作用シャフト2の先端部の進入を規制す
るとともに、操作用シャフト2の先端部から受ける所定
の押圧力によって変形もしくは破断するように嵌合孔7
a内に対向して突設された2対のリブ(押圧力吸収部)
であり、上記実施の形態3において示したリブ7dをさ
らに1対増やして、耐衝撃性をさらに強化したものであ
る。その他の構成および動作は上記実施の形態1の場合
と同様であるので、説明を省略する。
Embodiment 4 FIG. 11 is a front view showing an operation knob of an operation device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
2 is a sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 11 and 12
In the above, 7e restricts entry of the distal end of the operating shaft 2 by abutting on the distal end of the operating shaft 2 and deforms or breaks by a predetermined pressing force received from the distal end of the operating shaft 2. Fitting hole 7
Two pairs of ribs (pressing force absorbing parts) protruding from inside a
In this case, the impact resistance is further enhanced by further increasing the pair of ribs 7d shown in the third embodiment. Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

【0023】以上のように、この実施の形態4によれ
ば、搭乗者の怪我防止に寄与し得るとともに、破損する
のは操作ツマミ7のリブ7eのみであって、操作用シャ
フト2やフロントパネル6、シャーシ4などの破損を有
効に防止できるので、操作ツマミ7のみを修理・交換す
ればよく、保守性を向上させることができる効果が得ら
れる。また、上記実施の形態3の場合よりも、耐衝撃性
をさらに強化することができる効果が得られる。
As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, not only the rib 7e of the operation knob 7 can be contributed to the prevention of injury to the occupant, but also the operation shaft 2 and the front panel. 6, since damage to the chassis 4 and the like can be effectively prevented, only the operation knob 7 needs to be repaired or replaced, and the effect of improving maintainability is obtained. Further, an effect that the impact resistance can be further enhanced as compared with the case of the third embodiment is obtained.

【0024】実施の形態5.図13はこの発明の実施の
形態5による操作装置の操作ツマミを示す正面図、図1
4は図13のG−G断面図である。図13および図14
において、7fは操作用シャフト2の先端部と当接する
ことによって操作用シャフト2の先端部の進入を規制す
るとともに、操作用シャフト2の先端部から受ける所定
の押圧力によって変形もしくは破断するように嵌合孔7
aの底部に立設された円錐台状のリブ(押圧力吸収部)
である。その他の構成および動作は上記実施の形態1の
場合と同様であるので、説明を省略する。
Embodiment 5 FIG. 13 is a front view showing an operation knob of the operation device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line GG of FIG. 13 and 14
In the above, 7f restricts entry of the distal end of the operating shaft 2 by contacting the distal end of the operating shaft 2 and deforms or breaks by a predetermined pressing force received from the distal end of the operating shaft 2. Fitting hole 7
A truncated conical rib (pressing force absorbing part) erected at the bottom of a
It is. Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

【0025】以上のように、この実施の形態5によれ
ば、搭乗者の怪我防止に寄与し得るとともに、破損する
のは操作ツマミ7のリブ7fのみであって、操作用シャ
フト2やフロントパネル6、シャーシ4などの破損を有
効に防止できるので、操作ツマミ7のみを修理・交換す
ればよく、保守性を向上させることができる効果が得ら
れる。
As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, not only the rib 7f of the operation knob 7 can be damaged, but also the occupant can be prevented from being injured. 6, since damage to the chassis 4 and the like can be effectively prevented, only the operation knob 7 needs to be repaired or replaced, and the effect of improving maintainability is obtained.

【0026】実施の形態6.本実施の形態6は、上記実
施の形態1から実施の形態5において、操作ツマミ7を
復元性のあるゴム系の素材にて形成したものである。す
なわち、上記実施の形態1から実施の形態5におけるリ
ブ7b〜7fが復元性を有するようになるため、操作用
シャフト2の先端部と当接することによって操作用シャ
フト2の先端部の進入を規制するとともに、操作用シャ
フト2の先端部から受ける所定の押圧力によっては弾性
変形するのみで破断はしないこととなる。また、操作ツ
マミ7の位置も同時に復元される。
Embodiment 6 FIG. In the sixth embodiment, the operation knob 7 in the first to fifth embodiments is formed of a rubber-based material having resilience. That is, since the ribs 7b to 7f in the first to fifth embodiments have a restoring property, the ribs 7b to 7f come into contact with the tip of the operating shaft 2 to restrict the entry of the tip of the operating shaft 2. At the same time, depending on the predetermined pressing force received from the distal end of the operating shaft 2, only the elastic deformation is performed, and no break occurs. Further, the position of the operation knob 7 is simultaneously restored.

【0027】以上のように、この実施の形態6によれ
ば、上記実施の形態1から実施の形態5と同様の効果が
得られるほか、操作ツマミ7の全体およびリブ7b〜7
fは一時的に弾性変形するが即座に復元するので破損し
ない。したがって、操作ツマミ7を修理・交換する必要
がなく、保守性をさらに向上させることができる効果が
得られる。また、操作ツマミ7の位置も同時に復元する
ことができる効果がある。
As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, the same effects as those of the first to fifth embodiments can be obtained, as well as the entire operation knob 7 and the ribs 7b to 7b.
f is temporarily elastically deformed, but is restored immediately and is not damaged. Therefore, there is no need to repair or replace the operation knob 7, and the effect of further improving maintainability is obtained. Further, there is an effect that the position of the operation knob 7 can be restored at the same time.

【0028】なお、上記実施の形態1から実施の形態6
においては、操作部品として回動自在な操作用シャフト
2を備えた可変抵抗器1を例に説明したが、これに限ら
れず、スライド自在な操作用シャフトを備えた可変抵抗
器やその他の電子部品であっても本発明を適用できる。
この場合、操作用シャフトの動作範囲に応じて挿通孔4
a,6aや凹部6bの形状などを適宜変更すれば、上述
した効果と同様の効果を得られることが期待できる。
It should be noted that Embodiments 1 to 6 above are described.
In the above, the variable resistor 1 having a rotatable operation shaft 2 as an operation component has been described as an example, but the invention is not limited to this, and a variable resistor having a slidable operation shaft and other electronic components are described. However, the present invention can be applied.
In this case, the insertion hole 4 is set in accordance with the operation range of the operating shaft.
It can be expected that the same effects as described above can be obtained by appropriately changing the shapes of the a, 6a and the recess 6b.

【0029】また、上記実施の形態1から実施の形態6
においては、押圧力吸収部としてリブ7b〜7fを設け
るものとして説明したが、操作用シャフト2の先端部と
当接することによって当該先端部の進入を規制するとと
もに、当該先端部から受ける所定の押圧力によって変形
もしくは破断するものであれば、これらの形状や個数な
どに限られない。
Further, the first to sixth embodiments are described.
In the above description, the ribs 7b to 7f are provided as the pressing force absorbing portions. However, the contact with the distal end portion of the operating shaft 2 restricts the entry of the distal end portion, and the predetermined pressing force received from the distal end portion. The shape and number are not limited as long as they are deformed or broken by pressure.

【0030】[0030]

【発明の効果】以上のように、この発明によれば、操作
ツマミの嵌合孔には、操作用シャフトの先端部と当接す
ることによって当該先端部の進入を規制するとともに、
当該先端部から受ける所定の押圧力によって変形もしく
は破断する押圧力吸収部を備えて構成したので、搭乗者
の怪我防止に寄与し得るとともに、破損するのは操作ツ
マミの押圧力吸収部のみであるから、操作用シャフトや
フロントパネルなどの破損を有効に防止できる。したが
って、操作ツマミのみを修理・交換すればよく、再生が
容易であり、保守性を向上させることができる効果があ
る。
As described above, according to the present invention, the fitting of the operating knob is brought into contact with the distal end of the operating shaft to restrict the entry of the operating shaft.
Since it is configured to include the pressing force absorbing portion that is deformed or broken by a predetermined pressing force received from the front end portion, it can contribute to prevention of injury to the occupant, and is damaged only by the pressing force absorbing portion of the operation knob. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the operation shaft and the front panel from being damaged. Therefore, only the operation knob needs to be repaired / replaced, and there is an effect that the reproduction is easy and the maintainability can be improved.

【0031】この発明によれば、フロントパネルの挿通
孔の周辺部には、操作ツマミがほぼ没入可能な凹部を備
えて構成したので、搭乗者によって操作ツマミが衝撃力
を受けると、凹部に案内されながら当該凹部内を直進す
ることとなり、没入が円滑かつ迅速に行われる。したが
って、搭乗者が操作ツマミから受ける反力も軽減され、
怪我防止に寄与し得る効果がある。
According to the present invention, since the operation knob is provided at the periphery of the insertion hole of the front panel with a recess in which the operation knob can be substantially immersed, the guide is guided to the recess when the passenger receives the impact force. As a result, the vehicle goes straight in the recess, and the immersion is performed smoothly and quickly. Therefore, the reaction force received by the passenger from the operation knob is also reduced,
There is an effect that can contribute to prevention of injuries.

【0032】この発明によれば、操作ツマミを復元性の
ある素材で形成して構成したので、想定限度内の押圧力
ないし衝撃力を受けても、操作ツマミとその押圧力吸収
部は一時的に弾性変形した後、即座に復元し、破損する
ことがない。したがって、操作ツマミを修理・交換する
必要がなく、保守性をさらに向上させることができる効
果がある。
According to the present invention, since the operation knob is formed of a resilient material, the operation knob and its pressing force absorbing portion are temporarily operated even if a pressing force or an impact force within an assumed limit is received. After being elastically deformed, it is immediately restored and does not break. Therefore, there is no need to repair or replace the operation knob, and there is an effect that the maintainability can be further improved.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】 この発明の実施の形態1による操作装置を示
す断面図である。
FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】 嵌合孔方向から見た操作ツマミを示す正面図
である。
FIG. 2 is a front view showing an operation knob viewed from a fitting hole direction.

【図3】 図2のA−A断面図である。FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2;

【図4】 図2のB−B断面図である。FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 2;

【図5】 リブが破損して操作ツマミが凹部に進入した
状態を示す断面図である。
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a rib is broken and an operation knob enters a recess.

【図6】 この発明の実施の形態2による操作装置の操
作ツマミを示す正面図である。
FIG. 6 is a front view showing an operation knob of the operation device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

【図7】 図6のC−C断面図である。FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 6;

【図8】 この発明の実施の形態3による操作装置の操
作ツマミを示す正面図である。
FIG. 8 is a front view showing an operation knob of the operation device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

【図9】 図8のD−D断面図である。FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. 8;

【図10】 図8のE−E断面図である。FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. 8;

【図11】 この発明の実施の形態4による操作装置の
操作ツマミを示す正面図である。
FIG. 11 is a front view showing an operation knob of an operation device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

【図12】 図11のF−F断面図である。FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line FF of FIG. 11;

【図13】 この発明の実施の形態5による操作装置の
操作ツマミを示す正面図である。
FIG. 13 is a front view showing an operation knob of the operation device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

【図14】 図13のG−G断面図である。FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along line GG of FIG.

【図15】 従来の操作装置を備えたオーディオなどの
車載用機器を示す正面図である。
FIG. 15 is a front view showing a vehicle-mounted device such as an audio device provided with a conventional operation device.

【図16】 従来の操作装置を示す図15のH−H断面
図である。
FIG. 16 is a sectional view taken along line HH of FIG. 15 showing a conventional operating device.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 可変抵抗器(操作部品)、2 操作用シャフト、6
フロントパネル、6a 挿通孔、6b 凹部、7 操
作ツマミ、7a 嵌合孔、7b〜7f リブ(押圧力吸
収部)。
1 variable resistor (operation parts), 2 operation shaft, 6
Front panel, 6a insertion hole, 6b recess, 7 operation knob, 7a fitting hole, 7b to 7f rib (pressing force absorbing portion).

Claims (3)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 操作用シャフトを有した操作部品と、前
記操作部品の前方に配置され前記操作用シャフトを挿通
する挿通孔を有したフロントパネルと、前記操作シャフ
トの先端部と嵌合する嵌合孔を有した操作ツマミとを備
えた操作装置において、前記操作ツマミの嵌合孔には、
前記操作用シャフトの先端部と当接することによって当
該先端部の進入を規制するとともに、当該先端部から受
ける所定の押圧力によって変形もしくは破断する押圧力
吸収部を備えたことを特徴とする操作装置。
An operating component having an operating shaft, a front panel disposed in front of the operating component and having an insertion hole through which the operating shaft is inserted, and a fitting that fits into a distal end of the operating shaft. In an operating device including an operating knob having a mating hole, a fitting hole of the operating knob includes:
An operating device comprising: a pressing force absorbing portion that restricts entry of the distal end portion by contacting the distal end portion of the operating shaft, and that is deformed or broken by a predetermined pressing force received from the distal end portion. .
【請求項2】 フロントパネルの挿通孔の周辺部には、
操作ツマミがほぼ没入可能な凹部を備えたことを特徴と
する請求項1記載の操作装置。
2. In the periphery of the insertion hole of the front panel,
2. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operating knob includes a recess that can be substantially immersed.
【請求項3】 操作ツマミを復元性のある素材で形成し
たことを特徴とする請求項1または請求項2記載の操作
装置。
3. The operation device according to claim 1, wherein the operation knob is formed of a material having a restoring property.
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