JPH1123753A - Knob fixing structure in electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Knob fixing structure in electronic apparatus

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JPH1123753A
JPH1123753A JP18908997A JP18908997A JPH1123753A JP H1123753 A JPH1123753 A JP H1123753A JP 18908997 A JP18908997 A JP 18908997A JP 18908997 A JP18908997 A JP 18908997A JP H1123753 A JPH1123753 A JP H1123753A
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knob
key top
case
ptt
fitted
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Hiroshi Nakayama
博史 中山
Hiroyuki Gunji
博之 郡司
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Kenwood KK
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a knob having a resin surface which does not come off by external force, can reduce the number of parts and fix in thin space and maintain the texture of rubber when it is pushed in spite of the resin surface. SOLUTION: Provided are a resin knob 1 consisting of a knob part 1a and a projection 1b formed at both ends of the knob part in which a hole 1c is opened, a central key top 2a and a key top 2 where two end key top connected with a connection part 2c to a central key top 2a are formed in one. In the bottom of the knob part 1a, the central key top 2a is fit, and in the bottom of the end key top 2b, the projection part 1b is fit, and its tip end is projected out of the hole 1c. The knob part 1a and the head of the end key top 2b is projected out of the openings 5a and 5b formed in a case 5 and the tip end of the projection part 1b is coupled and fixed in a recess part 5a of the case 5.

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】本発明は電子機器におけるツ
マミ取付構造に関する。
The present invention relates to a knob mounting structure for an electronic device.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】従来の電子機器、例えば携帯用通信機に
おいて、図2に取付構造例の一例を示すように、PTT
(プレストーク)ツマミ11はゴム製のもので、その側
面に形成された凹部11aをケース13の凸部13aに
嵌合固定し、その引掛りにより、PTTツマミ11を押
した時のゴムのたわみに対応して保持している。PTT
スイッチ11を矢印方向に押すと、キートップ11bが
スイッチ12を押してスイッチオンする。
2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional electronic device, for example, a portable communication device, as shown in FIG.
(Press Talk) The knob 11 is made of rubber, and the concave portion 11a formed on the side surface thereof is fitted and fixed to the convex portion 13a of the case 13, and the hook causes the deflection of the rubber when the PTT knob 11 is pressed. Holds corresponding to. PTT
When the switch 11 is pressed in the direction of the arrow, the key top 11b presses the switch 12 to turn on.

【0003】また、図3に示す他の取付構造例では、ケ
ース13とケース13の凹部13bにはめ込んだプレー
ト14とで、ゴム製PTTツマミ11の凸部11cをは
さみ込み、PTTツマミ11を矢印方向に押した時の力
をプレート14で受けている。
In another mounting structure shown in FIG. 3, a convex portion 11c of a rubber PTT knob 11 is sandwiched between a case 13 and a plate 14 fitted in a concave portion 13b of the case 13, and the PTT knob 11 is pointed by an arrow. The plate 14 receives the force when it is pushed in the direction.

【0004】また、図4に示すさらに他の取付構造例で
は、ケース13の凹所13cにエスカッション15の鍔
部15aでゴム製PTTツマミ11の凸部11cを押
え、PTTツマミ11を矢印方向に押した時の力はケー
ス13で受けている。
In still another example of a mounting structure shown in FIG. 4, a convex portion 11c of a rubber PTT knob 11 is pressed by a flange portion 15a of an escutcheon 15 into a concave portion 13c of a case 13, and the PTT knob 11 is moved in the direction of an arrow. The force at the time of pressing is received by the case 13.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、図2に
示したツマミ取付構造は、ケース13に対してPTTツ
マミ11を完全に固定できず、PTTツマミ11を外か
ら引掛けると外れてしまうことがある。また、図3に示
したツマミ取付構造では、プレート14が必要であり、
プレートを組み込む工程が増えて組立作業効率が悪くな
る。また、図4に示したツマミ取付構造では、エスカッ
ション15が必要であり、落下等の衝撃でエスカッショ
ン15が外れる可能性がある。さらに、図2乃至図4の
PTTツマミはいずれもゴム製であり、感触及び耐薬品
性が悪い。
However, in the knob mounting structure shown in FIG. 2, the PTT knob 11 cannot be completely fixed to the case 13, and the knob may come off when the PTT knob 11 is hooked from the outside. is there. In addition, the knob mounting structure shown in FIG. 3 requires the plate 14,
The number of steps for assembling the plate increases, and the efficiency of the assembling operation is reduced. In addition, the knob mounting structure shown in FIG. 4 requires the escutcheon 15, and the escutcheon 15 may come off due to an impact such as a drop. Further, the PTT knobs in FIGS. 2 to 4 are all made of rubber, and have poor touch and chemical resistance.

【0006】本発明の目的は、上記従来の問題点を解決
した電子機器におけるツマミ取付構造を提供することに
ある。
An object of the present invention is to provide a knob mounting structure in an electronic device which solves the above-mentioned conventional problems.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明による電子機器に
おけるツマミ取付構造は、ツマミ部と該ツマミ部の両端
に形成された突出部とからなり、前記突出部には穴が開
けられている樹脂製ツマミと、中央キートップと該中央
キートップに連結部で連結された2つの端部キートップ
とが一体形成されているキートップとを備え、前記ツマ
ミ部の底面に前記中央キートップをはめ込むと共に前記
端部キートップの底面に前記突出部をはめ込んで前記穴
からその先端部を出させ、前記ツマミ部及び端部キート
ップの頭部をケースに形成された各開口部から突出さ
せ、前記突出部の先端が前記ケースの凹部に嵌合固定さ
れることを特徴とする。
A knob mounting structure in an electronic device according to the present invention comprises a knob portion and protrusions formed at both ends of the knob portion, and a resin having a hole formed in the protrusion portion. And a key top in which a central key top and two end key tops connected to the central key top by a connecting portion are integrally formed, and the central key top is fitted into a bottom surface of the knob portion. Along with inserting the protruding portion into the bottom surface of the end key top to make the tip end protrude from the hole, the knob portion and the head of the end key top protrude from each opening formed in the case, The tip of the protruding portion is fitted and fixed in the recess of the case.

【0008】[0008]

【発明の実施の形態】図1は本発明による電気機器にお
けるツマミ取付構造の一実施例を示し、(A)は分解斜
視図、(B)は断面図である。
1 shows an embodiment of a knob mounting structure in an electric device according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is an exploded perspective view and FIG. 1B is a sectional view.

【0009】図1において、1は携帯用無線通信機のP
TTツマミであり、樹脂一体成形による中央のツマミ部
1aと両端の突出部1bとからなり、突出部1bには穴
1cが開けられている。2はゴム製キートップであり、
中央キートップ2aと該中央キートップ2aに連結部2
cで連結された2つの端部キートップ2bとが一体形成
されている。PTTツマミ1のツマミ部1aの底面に
は、キートップ2の中央キートップ2aをはめ込む凹部
1dが形成されている。キートップ2の端部キートップ
2bの底面には、PTTツマミ1の突出部1bをはめ込
む凹部が形成されている。3はスイッチであり、リアケ
ース4に取り付けられている。
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a P of a portable radio communication device.
The TT knob includes a central knob portion 1a formed by resin integral molding and projecting portions 1b at both ends, and a hole 1c is formed in the projecting portion 1b. 2 is a rubber key top,
The center key top 2a and the connecting portion 2
The two end key tops 2b connected by c are integrally formed. On the bottom surface of the knob portion 1a of the PTT knob 1, a concave portion 1d into which the central key top 2a of the key top 2 is fitted is formed. At the bottom of the key top 2b at the end of the key top 2, there is formed a recess into which the projection 1b of the PTT knob 1 is fitted. Reference numeral 3 denotes a switch, which is attached to the rear case 4.

【0010】組立時、まず、ツマミ部1aの底面の凹部
1dに中央キートップ2aをはめ込み、次いで、端部キ
ートップ2bを突出部1bの上に載せ、その底面に突出
部1bをはめ込んで先端部を穴1cから出させる。次
に、組み合わせられたPTTツマミ1とキートップ2
は、中央のツマミ部1a及び端部キートップ2bの頭部
を、それぞれ、ケース5に形成された開口部5b及び5
cから突出させながら、突出部1bの先端がケース5の
凹部5aに嵌合固定される。なお、スイッチ7乃び8の
ストローク以上の端部キートップ2bの動きは、突出部
1bの横突起1b1がリアケース4の端の領域4aに当
たることによって止められる。
At the time of assembling, first, the central key top 2a is fitted into the concave portion 1d on the bottom surface of the knob portion 1a, and then the end key top 2b is placed on the projecting portion 1b. The part is taken out of the hole 1c. Next, the combined PTT knob 1 and key top 2
The heads of the center knob 1a and the end key top 2b are respectively connected to the openings 5b and 5b formed in the case 5.
The tip of the protruding portion 1b is fitted and fixed to the concave portion 5a of the case 5 while protruding from the c. The movement of the end key top 2b beyond the stroke of the switches 7 and 8 is stopped by the lateral projection 1b1 of the projection 1b hitting the end area 4a of the rear case 4.

【0011】使用時には、PTTツマミ1のツマミ部1
aを矢印方向に押すと、その内側のゴム製中央キートッ
プ2aを介してPTT用スイッチ6を押す。また、一方
の端部キートップ2bの頭部を矢印方向に押すと、突出
部1bを支えとしてその先端部がスイッチ7を押す。ま
た、他方の端部キートップ2bの頭部を矢印方向に押す
と、突出部1bを支えとしてその先端部がスイッチ8を
押す。したがって、スイッチ7及び8はPTT以外の機
能を行なわせることができる。
At the time of use, the knob part 1 of the PTT knob 1
When "a" is pressed in the direction of the arrow, the PTT switch 6 is pressed via the rubber center key top 2a on the inside. When the head of one end key top 2b is pressed in the direction of the arrow, the tip of the key top 2b presses the switch 7 with the protrusion 1b as a support. When the head of the other end key top 2b is pressed in the direction of the arrow, the tip of the key top 2b presses the switch 8 with the protrusion 1b as a support. Therefore, switches 7 and 8 can perform functions other than PTT.

【0012】以上のように、PTTツマミの支持を行な
う両端の突出部は、PTT以外の作用を行なう2つのス
イッチ用のキートップの支持も兼ねている。
As described above, the protruding portions at both ends for supporting the PTT knob also support the key tops for the two switches performing functions other than PTT.

【0013】[0013]

【発明の効果】本発明によれば次のような効果がある。 (1)ツマミの表面を樹脂にできる。 (2)ツマミが外力によって外れることなく、部品点数
も少ない。 (3)薄いスペースで取付可能である。 (4)ツマミは表面上樹脂だが、押した時のゴムの感触
は保てる。(硬いもので押すより、ゴムで押した方が、
指が疲れない。)
According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (1) The surface of the knob can be made of resin. (2) The knob does not come off due to external force, and the number of parts is small. (3) It can be mounted in a thin space. (4) The knob is a resin on the surface, but the feel of the rubber when pressed can be maintained. (It is better to press with rubber than to press with a hard object.
Fingers are not tired. )

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

【図1】本発明による電子機器におけるツマミ取付構造
の一実施例を示し、(A)は分解斜視図、(B)は断面
図である。
1A and 1B show an embodiment of a knob mounting structure in an electronic device according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is an exploded perspective view and FIG. 1B is a sectional view.

【図2】従来の携帯用通信機のツマミ取付構造を一例を
示す断面図である。
FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an example of a knob mounting structure of a conventional portable communication device.

【図3】従来の携帯用通信機のツマミ取付構造を他の例
を示す断面図である。
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a knob mounting structure of a conventional portable communication device.

【図4】従来の携帯用通信機のツマミ取付構造をさらに
他の例を示す断面図である。
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing still another example of the knob mounting structure of the conventional portable communication device.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 PTTツマミ 1a ツマミ部 1b 突出部 1b1 横突起 1c 穴 1d 凹部 2 キートップ 2a 中央キートップ 2b 端部キートップ 2c 連結部 4 リアケース 5 ケース 5a 凹部 5b 開口部 5c 開口部 6 スイッチ 7 スイッチ 8 スイッチ DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 PTT knob 1a Knob part 1b Projection part 1b1 Horizontal protrusion 1c Hole 1d Depression 2 Key top 2a Central key top 2b End key top 2c Connection part 4 Rear case 5 Case 5a Depression 5b Opening 5c Opening 6 Switch 7 Switch 8 Switch

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 ツマミ部と該ツマミ部の両端に形成され
た突出部とからなり、前記突出部には穴が開けられてい
る樹脂製ツマミと、中央キートップと該中央キートップ
に連結部で連結された2つの端部キートップとが一体形
成されているキートップとを備え、前記ツマミ部の底面
に前記中央キートップをはめ込むと共に前記端部キート
ップの底面に前記突出部をはめ込んで前記穴からその先
端部を出させ、前記ツマミ部及び端部キートップの頭部
をケースに形成された各開口部から突出させ、前記突出
部の先端が前記ケースの凹部に嵌合固定されることを特
徴とする電子機器におけるツマミ取付構造。
1. A knob comprising a knob, and a protrusion formed at both ends of the knob, a resin knob having a hole formed in the protrusion, a center key top, and a connecting portion connected to the center key top. And a key top integrally formed with two end key tops connected with each other. The center key top is fitted on the bottom surface of the knob portion, and the protrusion is fitted on the bottom surface of the end key top. The tip of the knob is made to protrude from the hole, the head of the knob part and the end key top is projected from each opening formed in the case, and the tip of the projection is fitted and fixed in the recess of the case. A knob mounting structure for an electronic device, characterized in that:
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2008311101A (en) * 2007-06-15 2008-12-25 Kenwood Corp Key switch structure
JP2009135055A (en) * 2007-12-03 2009-06-18 Kenwood Corp Ptt knob for portable communication device

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2008311101A (en) * 2007-06-15 2008-12-25 Kenwood Corp Key switch structure
JP2009135055A (en) * 2007-12-03 2009-06-18 Kenwood Corp Ptt knob for portable communication device

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