JPH1125803A - Slide operation mechanism and slide lug - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slide operation mechanism which does not cause looseness in a slide lug and can impart an proper sense of clicking feeling. SOLUTION: A slide lug 10 has two fork parts 22 for sandwiching a movable part 74 of a slide switch 7 and a plate-like projecting part 14 projecting to the inside. The plat-like projecting part 14 is composed of an elastic member, obliquely extending in the direction which deviates slightly separating from the center. In the plate-like projecting part 14, a recessed part 18 composed of an almost cylindrical groove is formed in the root vicinity of a claw part 16 arranged on its tip. Two projecting parts having a shape adapted to the recessed part 18 are also arranged on an inside surface of a hole formed in a base body, in which the slide lub 10 is movably fitted, and these constitute a click mechanism. The slide lug 10 fitted in the hole of the base body, presses the inside surface of the hole at all times since the plate-like projecting part 14 is deformed elastically in the central direction.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a slide operation mechanism and a slide knob used for a slide member such as a slide switch or a slide volume of an electronic device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In electronic equipment, a slide operation mechanism is frequently used to switch a movable part of a slide switch mounted on an internal base or the like. The slide operation mechanism includes, for example, an elongated hole formed in a base such as a housing, and a slide knob movably provided along the hole, and the slide knob is provided with a slide switch by some means. It is connected to a movable part. Therefore, the switch is switched by moving the movable portion of the slide switch in conjunction with the movement of the slide knob.

[0003]

In such a slide operation mechanism, it is desirable that the slide knob can be moved along the hole without play for good operation.
To clearly notify the operator of the switch change,
It is desirable to give a good click feeling.

[0004] In the conventional slide operation mechanism, the play is reduced by increasing the processing accuracy of parts (sliding knob and hole) that slide with each other. However, since high machining accuracy is required for components, it is difficult to supply components that satisfy the required accuracy, in other words, this is a factor that causes poor yield.

[0005] In the conventional slide operation mechanism, no special measures have been taken regarding the click feeling of the slide knob, and the click feeling of the slide knob is provided by a click mechanism built in the slide switch. Therefore, in a slide operation mechanism connected to a small slide switch having a low click feeling, the click feeling of the slide knob may not be clear.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and has as its object a simple structure, which does not come off from a base, has no play on a slide knob, and gives a good click feeling. A slide operation mechanism and a slide knob are provided.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a slide operation mechanism used for a slide member such as a slide switch or a slide volume of an electronic device, wherein a guide means provided on a base is provided. A click means on the base side provided at a position, a slide operation means sliding along the guide means, a restriction means provided on the slide operation means for restricting a sliding direction of the slide operation means, and the slide A pressing means provided on the operating means for elastically pressing the side surface of the guide means; and a slidable operating means provided on the pressing means so as to prevent the sliding operating means from being detached from the base. A locking means for locking to the base in a proper state, and a slide of the slide operating means provided on the pressing means. To give a click feeling at a predetermined position in the movement, characterized by comprising a sliding operation unit side of clicking means for engaging the click means of the base side by the elastic force of the pressing means.

The present invention relates to a slide operation mechanism used for a slide member such as a slide switch or a slide volume of an electronic device. The slide operation mechanism includes a guide hole provided in a base and a predetermined position provided in the base. Click means on the base side, slide operation means that slides along the guide hole, and is provided in the slide operation means. The slide direction of the slide operation means is located inside the guide hole, and is set to the guide hole. Pressing means comprising a plate-like elastic member provided on the slide operation means, for restricting the inner surface of the guide hole along the inner surface, and penetrating the guide hole, and pressing the inner surface of the guide hole elastically. Means, provided on the pressing means, for preventing the slide operation means from being detached from the base body, at an edge portion on the back surface of the guide hole. A locking means for locking the slide operating means to the base in a slidable state; and a click feeling provided at a predetermined position in the sliding movement of the slide operation means provided on the pressing means. And a click means on the slide operation means side which engages with the click means provided on the base side by the elastic force of the pressing means.

The present invention relates to a slide knob used for a slide member such as a slide switch or a slide volume of an electronic device.
Direction, the direction perpendicular to the slide plane of the slide knob is the z direction, the direction perpendicular to the x direction and the z direction is the y direction, and on the side opposite to the side where the operation part of the slide knob is located, the z direction, Alternatively, a first member made of an elastic material extends in a direction away from the center line of the slide knob in the y direction from the z direction, and a center line of the slide knob in the y direction provided near the tip of the first member. A second member extending in a direction away from the first member, the second member being provided on the first member, and being provided on the first member, or a projection provided on the first member and projecting in a direction in which the second member extends. And a depressed portion depressed in a direction opposite to a direction in which the second member extends.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a slide operation mechanism according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, a slide operation mechanism for switching between two states of ON and OFF will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sliding operation mechanism has a long hole 4 serving as a guide means formed in the base 40.
2 and a slide knob 10 which is a slide operation means which is movably fitted in the slide knob 2.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slide knob 10 is a sliding surface 1 which is a restricting means for contacting the inner surface of the hole 42.
2 so that the slide knob 10 has a hole 42
Can move stably in the longitudinal direction.

As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 3, the slide knob 10 is provided with a slide switch 72 fixed to the base 70.
The movable portion 74 of the slide switch 72 is moved in conjunction with the movement of the slide knob 10 along the longitudinal direction of the hole 42.

Further, the slide knob 10 is provided with a plate-like projection 14 which is a pressing means projecting inward.
The plate-shaped protrusion 14 has a claw portion 1 protruding outward at the tip thereof.
6.

The plate-like projection 14 extends obliquely in a direction slightly away from the center. That is, the plate-like protrusion 14
Is a single component, as shown in FIG.
At the base of the claw portion 16, it protrudes outward by a dimension δ from a surface 50 that coincides with the inner surface of the hole 42 formed at zero.

The plate-like projection 14 is formed of an elastic member, and can be elastically deformed toward the center. Therefore, when the slide knob 10 is inserted into the hole 42 of the base body 40, the plate-like protrusion 14 is elastically deformed, and the inner surface of the hole 42 is constantly pressed elastically by its restoring force. As a result, rattling during movement of the slide knob 10 is prevented.

As shown in FIG. 3, the plate-like projection 14 and the fork 22 are provided with stoppers 24 and 26 for preventing the slide knob 10 from falling off. Retaining means 24 serving as locking means provided on the plate-shaped protrusion 14
Is formed by a surface defining the claw portion 16, and the retaining 26 provided on the fork portion 22 is formed by a step formed on the fork portion 22.

When the slide knob 10 is fitted into the hole 42 of the base 40, the slide knob 10 is prevented from moving in the pull-out direction.
And the retaining portion 26 of the fork portion 22 is hooked on the inner surface of the base 40, so that the slide knob 10 is prevented from coming off the base 40 while the slide knob 10 is slidable.

As shown in FIG. 1, a depression 18 is formed near the base of the claw 16 of the plate-like projection 14 and is a click means on the slide operation means side, which is formed of a substantially cylindrical groove. Further, on both sides thereof, a slope 20 formed by chamfering a corner of the plate-like projection 14 is formed.

4 (A) and 4 (B) are located at a depth corresponding to the depression 18 on the inner surface of the hole 42 of the base 40.
As shown in FIG. 2, two protrusions 44 and 46 having a shape that is a click means on the base side that fits into the depression 18 are provided at predetermined positions. For example, the protrusion 44 is formed at a position where the movable portion 74 of the slide switch 72 is fitted with the depression 18 of the plate-like protrusion 14 of the slide knob 10 at the OFF position. The movable portion 74 is formed at a position where the movable knob 74 is fitted with the depression 18 of the plate-shaped projection 14 of the slide knob 10 at the ON position.

Therefore, when the slide switch 72 is OFF, as shown in FIG. 4A, the depression 18 of the plate-like projection 14 of the slide knob 10 and the projection 44 formed inside the hole 42 are formed. And the slide switch 72
4B, the depression 18 of the plate-like projection 14 of the slide knob 10 and the projection 46 formed inside the hole 42 are fitted together as shown in FIG. 4B.

As can be seen, the depression 18 of the plate-like projection 14 and the two projections 44 formed inside the hole 42 are shown.
And 46 constitute a click mechanism, and give a good click feeling in the ON state and the OFF state of the slide switch 72.

The slopes 20 formed on both sides of the depression 18 of the plate-like protrusion 14 are formed by the movement of the slide knob 10 along the longitudinal direction of the hole 42 so that the plate-like protrusion 14
4 or helps to reduce resistance when riding over the protrusion 46 (shown in phantom in FIG. 3).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, there is provided a click operation member which has a simple structure, does not come off from the base, has no play during operation, and can obtain a good click feeling.

Next, a slide operation mechanism according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment except for the click mechanism, and the members already described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in FIGS. The description is omitted here, and the detailed description is omitted here to avoid duplication of the description.

As shown in FIG. 5, a protruding portion 32 is formed near the base of the claw portion 16 of the plate-shaped protruding portion 14, which is a click means on the slide operation means side having a substantially cylindrical shape. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, at a depth position corresponding to the projection 32 on the inner side surface of the hole 42 of the base 40, a cylindrical shape adapted to the projection 32 is provided. Grooves 52 and 54 are provided as click means on the two substrates. For example, the groove 52 is formed at a position where the movable portion 74 of the slide switch 72 is engaged with the projection 32 of the plate-like projection 14 of the slide knob 10 at the OFF position. The protrusion 3 of the plate-like protrusion 14 of the slide knob 10 in the position where 74 is ON
2 is formed at a position to be fitted.

Accordingly, when the slide switch 72 is in the OFF state, as shown in FIG. 6A, the protrusion 32 of the plate-like protrusion 14 of the slide knob 10 and the groove 52 formed inside the hole 42 are formed. Are fitted, slide switch 72
6B, the protrusion 32 of the plate-like protrusion 14 of the slide knob 10 and the groove 54 formed inside the hole 42 are fitted as shown in FIG. 6B.

A click mechanism is constituted by the projection 32 of the plate-like projection 14 and the two grooves 52 and 54 formed inside the hole 42. The click mechanism is constituted by a slide switch 72.
Gives a good click feeling in the ON state and the OFF state.

In this click mechanism, the resistance of the protrusion 32 of the plate-shaped protrusion 14 when the slide knob 10 moves out of the groove 52 or the groove 54 with the movement of the slide knob 10 along the longitudinal direction of the hole 42 has a plate-like shape. Since the shapes on both sides of the protrusion 14 are not involved, it is not necessary to provide slopes on both sides of the protrusion 32 of the plate-like protrusion 14 as in the first embodiment.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, there is provided a click operation member which has a simple structure, does not come off from the base, has no play during operation, and can obtain a good click feeling.

Next, an embodiment of the slide knob of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Slide 1 for explanation
The direction in which 0 slides is defined as the x direction, the direction perpendicular to the plane on which the slide knob slides is defined as the z direction, and the direction perpendicular to the x direction and the z direction is defined as the y direction. Further, a center line 13 in the z direction passing through the center of the operation portion of the slide knob 10 is assumed.

On the opposite side of the operation portion where the slide knob 10 is operated, a plate-like projection 14 which is a first member from the slide knob 10 has a center line of the slide knob in the z direction or slightly in the y direction from the z direction. 13 extend farther away. The plate-shaped protrusion 14 is made of an elastic material.

In the vicinity of the distal end of the plate-like projection 14, a claw 16 which is a second member partially having a stopper 24 is provided.
It extends in the direction away from the center line 13 of the slide knob.

Further, the plate-shaped projection 14 is provided with a depression 18 which is depressed in a direction opposite to the direction in which the claw 16 extends. The depression 18 may be provided with a projection 32 projecting in the extension direction of the claw 16 on the plate-like projection 14 instead of the depression as shown in FIG. 5.

The slide knob of this embodiment is
The plate-like member 14 can be used in combination with a base having a slide hole suitable for the slide knob of the present embodiment.
The stopper 24 of the claw 16 provided on the slide knob 1
0 is prevented from being detached from the base body, and the play of the slide knob 10 is effectively prevented by the elastic force of the plate-shaped member 14. Further, by providing a projection or depression corresponding to the depression 18 or the projection 32 on the inner surface of the slide hole, a good click feeling can be obtained during operation.

As described above, according to this embodiment, there is provided a click knob which has a simple structure, does not come off from the base, has no play during operation, and can obtain a good click feeling. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All implementations performed without departing from the spirit of the invention are included in the present invention.

[0037]

According to the present invention, there is provided a slide operation mechanism which has a simple structure, does not allow the slide knob to come off from the base, does not rattle the slide knob, and provides a good click feeling.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slide knob and a slide switch associated therewith in a slide operation mechanism according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a cross section of a plate-like protrusion of the slide knob shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 shows a cross section in a state where the slide knob shown in FIG. 1 is fitted into a hole of a base.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a structure of a click mechanism in the slide operation mechanism shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and shows a cross section of a hole formed in a base and a plate-like protrusion accommodated therein. .

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a slide knob in a slide operation mechanism according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining a structure of a click mechanism in the slide operation mechanism using the slide knob shown in FIG. 5, and shows a cross section of a hole formed in the base and a plate-like protrusion accommodated therein. ing.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slide knob 12 Sliding surface 14 Plate-shaped protruding part 18 Depressed part 24, 26 Retention 40 Base 42 Hole 44, 46 Projection

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A slide operation mechanism used for a slide member such as a slide switch or a slide volume of an electronic device, comprising: a guide means provided on a base; and a base side provided at a predetermined position on the base. Click means, a slide operation means that slides along the guide means, a restriction means provided on the slide operation means, and a restriction means for restricting a sliding direction of the slide operation means, a guide means provided on the slide operation means, Pressing means for elastically pressing a side surface of the means; and being provided on the pressing means, locking the slide operating means to the base in a slidable state so as to prevent the slide operating means from detaching from the base. Locking means, which is provided on the pressing means, and is provided at a predetermined position in the sliding movement of the sliding operation means. In to give a click feeling, a slide operation mechanism, characterized by comprising a click means sliding operation means side that engages with the clicking means of the base side by the elastic force of the pressing means. 2. A slide operation mechanism used for a slide member such as a slide switch or a slide volume of an electronic device, comprising: a guide hole provided in a base; and a base side provided in a predetermined position of the base. Click means, slide operation means sliding along the guide hole, provided in the slide operation means, located inside the guide hole, the sliding direction of the slide operation means,
A regulating means for regulating the inner surface of the guide hole along the inner surface thereof; a plate-shaped elastic member provided on the slide operation means, penetrating the guide hole, and pressing the inner surface of the guide hole elastically. A pressing means provided on the pressing means, wherein the sliding operation means is slidably engaged with an edge portion of a back surface of the guide hole so as to prevent the slide operation means from detaching from the base. A locking means for locking to the base in a proper state, and a base provided by the pressing means, the base being formed by an elastic force of the pressing means so as to give a click feeling at a predetermined position in the sliding movement of the slide operating means. And a click means on the slide operation means side, which engages with the click means provided on the side of the slide operation mechanism. 3. A slide knob used for a slide member such as a slide switch or a slide volume of an electronic device, wherein a slide direction of the slide knob is an x direction, a direction perpendicular to a slide plane of the slide knob is a z direction, and x Assuming that the direction perpendicular to the direction and the z direction is the y direction, on the side opposite to the side where the operation portion of the slide knob is located,
Slide picking, z direction, or slightly y from z direction
A first member made of an elastic material extending in a direction away from the center line in the z direction of the slide knob, and a direction provided away from the center line of the slide knob in the y direction. A second member extending to the first member, provided on the first member, and provided on the first member, or a protrusion protruding in the direction in which the second member extends, A slide knob further comprising a depression which is depressed in a direction opposite to a direction in which the second member extends.