JPS60246515A - Operating function identifying switch - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial Application Field 1) The present invention relates to an operation function identification switch, and in particular, a switch suitable for use as a switch for controlling the operating states of various loads of vehicles such as automobiles. (Regarding the quality of operation function identification switches to facilitate identification of one function.)

(Prior art) Vehicles such as automatic vehicles (1 Ir11 + swing f (1,1
If the driver wishes to activate or control the device, the driver must identify the switch and operate it. In recent years, there has been a tendency for the number of various switches to be increased to 1. There is a risk that it will become difficult to understand.

It is easy to identify the switch at a glance.For example, as shown in Figure 4 or Figure 2, the switch U1 arranged on the plate 1'1 of the suit Σ]O can be easily identified. 'Thorn 1k, 14, 1
By changing the shape or arrangement fj of 6 (,) Even if you cannot directly see the Φ conversion with your eyes, you can feel the difference in the position of the shape by touching it with your fingertips (, 9). '1 You can identify what the horns operate.There are some that are made into one switch so that you can easily select the switch you want to operate.

For example, as an operation function identification switch that identifies operation functions by pictorial display,
838, in a switch device including a light emitter that emits light when a switch part of a picture showing a vehicle drawn on a flexible display board is pressed, a part of the light emitter is attached to the switch part of the flexible display board. It has also been proposed that the switch be made to protrude to make it easier to operate the switch.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, all conventional methods have nine problems in that if the driver is not sufficiently clear about the shape or arrangement of the operating knob, he or she may make mistakes in selection or judgment. Ta.

[Object of the Invention] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and even if the shape and arrangement are the same, the operator can extremely easily perform the operation function by just touching it with his or her fingertip. It is an object of the present invention to provide an operation function identification switch that can identify the switch and, therefore, can be operated by groping without moving one's line of sight toward the switch.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides an operation function identification switch 1 that facilitates the identification of operation functions. an operating knob on which a first test is arranged; a contact that can be switched upward to operate the operating knob;
The above object is achieved by providing a vibrating means for vibrating the diaphragm in a predetermined manner.

Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the vibration (k is 50 to 30
It is designed to vibrate vJ in the form of a 0 Hz sine wave, so that the vibrations can be easily detected by human fingertips.

[Function] In the present invention, a diaphragm is disposed on the surface of the operation knob or near it, and the diaphragm is made to vibrate in a predetermined motion state, so that the operator does not have to move his/her line of sight toward the switch. Also, even if the shapes and layout of the switches are the same, by feeling the vibration of the operating knob at your fingertips, you can instantly identify the function of the operating knob you touched. .

(Embodiments) Hereinafter, embodiments of a radio power on/off switch and a volume control switch to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 2, this embodiment uses a thin film-like front cover 22 for efficiently transmitting @ ribs to the surface that is touched by fingers.
The operation knob 24 is provided with a contact switch 26 and the contact switch 26 that is switched by operating the operation knob 24.
Disposed at the tip of the control shaft 26A of the mechanism 26,
a small speaker 28 built into the operation knob 24 for vibrating the front cover 22 in a predetermined vibration state;
It consists of

In the figure, 30 is a screw for fixing the operation knob 24 to the control shaft 26A, and 32 is a screw that passes through the hollow part of the control shaft 26A and is connected to the Wise harness 341 via the contact switching mechanism 26. , small speaker 28? There is.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the control device. The device mainly includes a battery 40, an ignition switch 42, and a transmitting circuit 44 for driving the small speaker 28.

In the figure, reference numeral 46 indicates a radio whose power-on state and polyphonic state are controlled by the switch 120 according to the embodiment, 48 indicates a 46th speaker, and 26B indicates the contact cutting model 1826. The built-in power switch contact 26C of the radio 46 is also the contact switch i1.
Maki 26I: This is the contact point for radio 46's radio 46 which has been turned on.

In this control device, a voltage is applied from the battery 40 to the transmitting circuit 44 and the contact switching mechanism 26 of the switch 20 via the ignition switch 142. The transmitting circuit 44 generates a sine wave of a predetermined frequency, for example, within the frequency range of 50 to 300 Hz, which causes the front cover 22 of the operation knob 24 to vibrate to a predetermined value via the small speaker 28. The photo is taken in this condition.

In this embodiment, since the diaphragm is a thin film-like front cover 22 disposed on the surface of the operating knob 24, vibrations can be transmitted extremely efficiently to the surface touched by the fingertips. Note that the type of diaphragm is not limited to this, and for example, the diaphragm of the small speaker 28 can be directly operated by the knob 2.
4, or the surface member of the operating knob 24 itself can be made thin to function as a diaphragm.

In addition, in this embodiment, the imaging plate is 50 to 300H2
This allows the driver to vibrate in a sinusoidal manner, making it possible to detect the imaging state extremely easily with the driver's fingertips. Note that the method of vibrating the diaphragm is not limited to this, and it is also possible to vibrate at a frequency outside the above frequency range or to vibrate with a waveform other than a sine wave.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the small speaker 28 is built into the operation knob 24, so the overall configuration is simple. Note that the position where the excitation stage is shifted is not limited to this, but for example, if the 1110 Jl'i stage is disposed outside the switch 20, the vibration excitation means and the operation knob 24 can be shifted. It is also possible to bring the front cover 22, etc. into contact with the front cover 22, etc., via a vibration transmitting means (3).

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, for example, by vibrating the operation knob of the switch 1, which is the most frequently used of the many switches, the switch can be moved toward the switch. By feeling 'IX lj' at your fingertips without having to move the Jl line, you can immediately identify which switch your fingertip touched. Not only does this make it easier to identify cases where the arrangement is the same, but it also eliminates the hassle of fumbling with the operation.
The blade has an excellent effect that allows visually impaired people to easily operate the switch.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main structure of an operation function identification switch according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-section showing the structure of an embodiment of a radio power on/off and volume control switch to which the present invention is adopted. 3 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the control device used in the above embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the control device used in the above embodiment.
Front view showing an example of a conventional operation function identification switch, No. 5
The figure is a front view showing another example. 20...Switch, 22...Front cover, 24...
...Operation knob, 26...Contact switching mechanism, 28...
small speaker. Agent Takaya Ron (and 1 other person) Figure 1 G 〆2624, 2428 Figure 4/10 Figure 5, 10 Procedural amendment tongue July 68, 1981 Mr. Kazuo Wakasugi, Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office 1, Display of the case 11 ] 1959 Patent Application No. 1034. June 2, Name of Mitsuma 3, Relationship with the amended case Patent applicant name <320) l-Yota Jikokusha Co., Ltd. 4, Agent 160 Address Tokyo Nishi-Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 12-11 Okayama Gin Building Telephone (03) 342-86711 (Representative) 6. Name of the light to be corrected, Jun of patent claims for specification, detailed explanation of the light. column, a brief description of the drawing, and the drawing. 7.? Ilt positive contents 1, the name of the invention was changed to 'switch device 6'('roro 6
(2) The entire specification is revised as shown in the attached sheet. (3) Change Figure 1 to the serial number on the attached sheet. 1 - Amendment 181 Book 1, Name of the invention Switch device 2, Claims (1) A switch for controlling various devices, comprising: an operation knob, a contact that is switched by the operation of the operation knob, and the above-mentioned A switch device comprising: fflU means for vibrating an operation knob. (2) The switch 1fiL according to claim 1, wherein the vibration vJLL is 50 to 300 H7 (7) sine wave U.
L. 3. Detailed description of the invention

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a switch device, and more particularly to an improvement in a switch for controlling each shaking device, which is suitable for use as a switch for controlling the operating states of various loads in a vehicle such as an automobile. (Prior Art) In vehicles such as automobiles, switches for controlling various lamps, audio 8W, etc. are placed in locations that are particularly easy for the driver to operate, and when the driver wants to operate or control the device, However, in recent years, in order to make vehicles easier to drive, the number of various switches has been increasing, and as the number of these has increased, the number of switches has increased. , switch Q
It may become difficult to do this. Therefore, in order to facilitate identification of the switch, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, the plate 1 of the switch 10 is
By changing the shape or arrangement of the operating knobs 12, 14, and 16 located on the top of the operating knobs 12, 14, and 16, the driver can feel the shape and position of the operating knobs 12, 14, and 16 by touching them with his or her fingertips, without looking directly at them. There are devices that allow users to easily select the switch they want to operate by making it easy to identify what the operating knob operates. In addition, as a switch that uses a pictorial display to identify the operation status, for example, in Utility Model Application Publication No. 55-51838, there is a light-emitting device that emits light when a switch part with a picture showing a vehicle on a flexible display board is pressed. A switch device having a body has been proposed in which a portion of the light emitting body is made to protrude from the switch portion of the flexible display plate, thereby facilitating switch operation. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, all conventional systems have had the problem that unless the driver is sufficiently familiar with the shape or arrangement of the operating knob, he or she may make mistakes in selection or judgment. [Object of the Invention] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and even if the shape and arrangement are the same, the operator can easily operate it by touching it with his or her fingertips. Can you identify the function and therefore towards the switch? ! To provide a switch device which can be operated by groping without moving the wire. Means for Solving Problem I] The present invention provides a switch for controlling various devices, as shown in FIG. The above object is achieved by including a vibration means for vibrating the operation knob. Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the vibration means has a vibration frequency of 50 to 30
087. The device vibrates with a sine wave, making it easy for a human fingertip to sense the vibration. [Function] In the present invention, the operation knob is made to vibrate, so you do not have to move your line of sight towards the switch, and even if the shape and arrangement of the switches are the same, the operation knob can be placed at your fingertip. By feeling the vibration, you can instantly identify the function of the operating knob you are touching. [Embodiments] Hereinafter, embodiments of a radio power on/off and volume control switch to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, this embodiment uses a thin film-like front cover 22 for efficiently transmitting vibrations to areas that can be touched with fingers.
A predetermined vibration is applied to the front cover 22, which is provided at the tip of the control shaft 26A of the contact switching mechanism 26, and the control shaft 26A of the contact switching mechanism 26, which is switched by operating the operating knob 24. and a small speaker 28 built into the operation knob 24 for photographing the state. In the figure, 30 is a screw for fixing the operation knob 24 to the control shaft 26A, and 32 is connected to the wire harness 34 through the hollow part of the control shaft 26A and via the contact switch 11i126. This is the N line of the small speaker 28. FIG. 3 shows the control device of the embodiment. This control mainly includes a battery 40, an ignition switch 42, and an oscillation circuit 44 for driving the small speaker 28. In the figure, 46 is a radio whose power on/off state and volume control state are controlled by the switch 20 according to the embodiment, 48 is a speaker of the radio 46, and 26B is a radio 46 built in the contact switching mechanism 26. The power on/off contact 26C is the same as the contact switching t! 1
426 is a volume up/down contact for the radio 46. In this control device, a battery 40 is connected to a transmitting circuit 44 and a switch 2 via an ignition switch 42.
A voltage is applied to the contact switching mechanism 26 of 0. From the transmitting circuit 44, for example, a frequency of 50 to 300 Hy
A sine wave of a predetermined frequency selected from within the range of , is generated, and the front cover 22 of the operation knob 24 is vibrated in a predetermined vibration state via the small speaker 28 due to the vibration of the mouth. In this embodiment, since the diaphragm is a thin film-like front cover 22 disposed on the surface of the operating knob 24, vibrations can be transmitted extremely efficiently to the surface touched by the fingertips. Note that the type of diaphragm is not limited to this, and for example, the diaphragm of the small speaker 28 can be directly operated by the knob 2.
4, or the surface member of the operation knob 24 itself can be made thin to function as a diaphragm. In addition, the operation knob 24 can be operated without providing a diaphragm.
It is also possible to vibrate the whole thing. In addition, in this embodiment, the diaphragm is 50~3Q Q
)! Since the vibration is made in the form of a sine wave of 7, the vibration state can be detected extremely easily with the driver's fingertips. Note that the method of vibrating the diaphragm is not limited to this, and it is also possible to vibrate at a frequency outside the above frequency range or to vibrate with a waveform other than a sine wave. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the small speaker 28 is incorporated into the operation knob 24, so the overall configuration is simple. Note that the position where the excitation means is disposed is not limited to this, but for example, the excitation means may be disposed outside the switch 20, and the excitation means and the front cover 22 of the operation knob 24 may be placed in a position similar to a speaking tube. It is also possible to connect via vibration transmission means. (Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, for example, by vibrating the operation knob of the switch that is most frequently used among many switches, the user can operate without having to shift his/her line of sight toward the switch. By feeling the vibration at your fingertip, you can instantly identify the switch you touched.This not only makes it easier to identify the same operating knobs when they have the same shape and arrangement. , it becomes possible to operate the switch by groping.This not only makes it possible to perform operations accurately while driving the vehicle, but also allows people with visual impairments to easily operate the switches. 4. Brief description of the drawings Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the main structure of the 8-position switch according to the present invention, and Fig. 2 shows the power on/off and volume control of the radio to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the control switch, FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the IIItD device used in the embodiment, and FIG.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of a conventional switch device, and FIG. 5 is a front view showing another example. 20...Switch, 22...Front cover, 24...
...Operation knob, 26...Contact switching mechanism, 28...
small speaker. Agent Takaya Ron (and 1 other person) Figure 1

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A false operation that makes it easy to identify operation functions! 'II
In a function identification switch, an operation knob with a diaphragm disposed on or near its surface. An operating function identification switch f-, comprising: a contact that is switched by operating the operating knob; and a 1/0 vibration means for moving the diaphragm in a predetermined imaging state. (2) The operating function identification switch according to claim 1, wherein the diaphragm is vibrated in the form of a sine wave of 50-13001 (7).