JPH11189072A - Operating device - Google Patents
Operating deviceInfo
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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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Classifications
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
- H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
- H01H2003/026—Operating 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
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
- H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
- H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
- H01H2003/0286—Operating 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
Description
【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.
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)
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. .
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.
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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