KR100863311B1 - Control panel assembly - Google Patents

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KR100863311B1
KR100863311B1 KR1020070043470A KR20070043470A KR100863311B1 KR 100863311 B1 KR100863311 B1 KR 100863311B1 KR 1020070043470 A KR1020070043470 A KR 1020070043470A KR 20070043470 A KR20070043470 A KR 20070043470A KR 100863311 B1 KR100863311 B1 KR 100863311B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/86—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/50—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member
    • H01H13/52—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state immediately upon removal of operating force, e.g. bell-push switch
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H01H13/705—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
    • H01H13/7057—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys characterised by the arrangement of operating parts in relation to each other, e.g. pre-assembled groups of keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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    • H01H2221/058—Actuators to avoid tilting or skewing of contact area or actuator

Abstract

A control panel assembly is provided to simplify a structure thereof by allowing a button to input a signal to a circuit unit without a separate input unit between the button and the circuit unit. A control panel assembly includes a control panel(10), a circuit unit(30), and a button(50). The control panel has an installation hole(11) for the button and a plurality of support protrusions(13) around the installation hole. The circuit unit is installed inside the control panel and has a support groove at a center and a switch around the support groove. The button is installed in the installation hole, presses the switch, and inputs a signal to a control unit. The button has a press plate(51), a center protrusion(53), press protrusions(55), and elastic units(57). The press plate has at least two press units at a front side exposed outside the control panel. The center protrusion is formed at a center of a back side of the press plate and inserted into the support groove to serve as a center when one of the press units is pressed. The press protrusions are installed on back sides of the press units to press the switch. The elastic units are installed around the back side of the press plate to be elastically supported to the support protrusions.

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컨트롤 패널 어셈블리{control panel assembly}Control panel assembly

도 1은 종래의 다기능 버튼이 설치된 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리를 나타낸 분해 사시도1 is an exploded perspective view showing a control panel assembly installed with a conventional multi-function button

도 2는 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 따른 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리를 나타낸 정면도2 is a front view showing a control panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention

도 3은 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 따른 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리를 나타낸 분해사시도Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a control panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention

도 4는 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 따른 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리를 나타낸 배면사시도Figure 4 is a rear perspective view showing a control panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention

도 5는 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 따른 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리를 나타낸 측단면도.Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view showing a control panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

*도면의 주요 부호에 대한 설명** Description of Major Symbols in Drawings *

10 : 컨트롤 패널 11 : 설치공10: control panel 11: installer

30 : 회로부 31 : 인쇄회로기판30: circuit part 31: printed circuit board

33 : 스위치 35 : 지지홈부33: switch 35: support groove

50 : 버튼 51 : 누름판50: button 51: pressing plate

53 : 중심돌기 55 : 가압돌기53: center projection 55: pressure projection

57 : 탄성부 57a : 일단부,타단부57: elastic portion 57a: one end, the other end

57b : 연장부57b: Extension

본 발명은 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리에 관한 것으로서, 더욱 상세하게는 작업성 및 조작감을 향상시킨 개선된 구조의 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리에 관한 것이다.TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a control panel assembly, and more particularly, to a control panel assembly of an improved structure that improves workability and handling.

일반적으로 전기 제품에는 제품의 조작을 위한 컨트롤 패널이 설치되고, 이 컨트롤 패널은 복수의 구성요소로 이루어진 조립체로 구성된다.In general, electrical appliances are provided with a control panel for the operation of the product, which is composed of an assembly consisting of a plurality of components.

이와 같은 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리는 버튼에 의한 조작방식, 터치 스크린에 의한 조작 방식 등 다양한 형태로 이루어진다.Such a control panel assembly may be formed in various forms such as an operation method by a button and an operation method by a touch screen.

이 중, 버튼에 의한 조작 방식으로 구성된 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리를 살펴보면, 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리의 외관을 형성하는 컨트롤 패널과, 상기 컨트롤 패널에 설치된 버튼과, 컨트롤 패널의 내측에 설치되어 입력신호부를 구성하는 회로판과, 상기 회로판과 버튼 사이에 개재되어 버튼의 눌림으로 인해 회로판에 신호를 입력시키는 고무패드로 구성된다.Among these, the control panel assembly constructed by the button operation method includes a control panel forming the exterior of the control panel assembly, a button provided on the control panel, a circuit board installed inside the control panel, and forming an input signal unit; It is composed of a rubber pad interposed between the circuit board and the button to input a signal to the circuit board due to the pressing of the button.

이때, 버튼은 전원 및 실행 등 각각의 기능에 맞도록 복수로 구성되는데, 이러한 구성은 제조 원가가 상승될 뿐 아니라, 복수의 버튼 구성으로 인해 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리의 전체적인 이미지가 깔끔한 이미지를 갖지 못하는 단점이 있었다.At this time, the button is composed of a plurality to suit each function, such as power and execution, such a configuration not only increases the manufacturing cost, but also a disadvantage that the overall image of the control panel assembly does not have a clean image due to the plurality of button configuration. there was.

이에 따라, 복수의 기능을 조작할 수 있으면서도 단일체로 구성된 다기능 버튼이 개발되었다.Accordingly, a multifunctional button composed of a single unit can be developed while operating a plurality of functions.

이로 인해, 버튼의 상당수를 줄였으며, 제조원가의 절감 및 제품 전체의 외관이 심미감을 갖는 효과를 가지게 되었다.As a result, the number of buttons is reduced, and manufacturing cost is reduced and the overall appearance of the product has an aesthetic effect.

이하, 도 1을 참조하여 다기능 버튼을 갖는 종래의 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리에 대해 살펴보면 다음과 같다.Hereinafter, a conventional control panel assembly having a multifunction button will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 종래의 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리는 다기능 버튼(1)과, 입력부(3)와, 회로판(5)을 포함하여 구성된다.As shown in FIG. 1, a conventional control panel assembly includes a multifunction button 1, an input unit 3, and a circuit board 5.

이때, 다기능 버튼(1)은 통상 4방향으로 눌릴 수 있도록 구성되며, 원형으로 이루어진다. 즉, 다기능 버튼(1)의 상,하,좌,우 위치에 누름부(1a)가 형성되는 것이다.At this time, the multifunction button 1 is usually configured to be pressed in four directions, made of a circular shape. That is, the pressing part 1a is formed in the up, down, left and right positions of the multifunction button 1.

그리고, 입력부(3)는 회로판(5)에 신호를 입력하는 역할을 하며, 입력부(3)에는 누름부(1a)의 눌림에 의해 가압되면서 회로판(5)에 신호를 입력하는 복수의 가압부재(3a)가 설치된다. In addition, the input unit 3 serves to input a signal to the circuit board 5, and a plurality of pressing members for inputting a signal to the circuit board 5 while being pressed by the pressing unit 1a to the input unit 3 ( 3a) is installed.

이때, 가압부재(3a)는 누름부(1a)에 대응되는 위치에 설치되며, 누름부(1a)의 위치가 복원될 수 있도록 탄성력을 갖는다.At this time, the pressing member 3a is installed at a position corresponding to the pressing portion 1a, and has an elastic force so that the position of the pressing portion 1a can be restored.

그리고, 회로판(5)은 입력된 신호를 제어부(미도시)에 전달하며, 회로판(5)에는 전기 회로소자들이 실장된다.In addition, the circuit board 5 transmits an input signal to a controller (not shown), and the electric circuit elements are mounted on the circuit board 5.

또한, 회로판(5)에는 상기 가압부재(3a)에 대응되는 위치에 복수의 스위치(5a)가 설치된다.In addition, the circuit board 5 is provided with a plurality of switches 5a at positions corresponding to the pressing members 3a.

상기한 구성으로 이루어진 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리의 작용을 간략히 살펴보면 다음과 같다.Looking briefly at the operation of the control panel assembly consisting of the above configuration.

다기능 버튼(1)의 누름부(1a)를 누르면 상기 누름부(1a)가 눌리면서 입력부(3)의 가압부재(3a)를 가압하고, 가압부재(3a)는 회로판(5)의 스위치(5a)를 눌러 신호를 입력하게 된다.When the pressing portion 1a of the multifunction button 1 is pressed, the pressing portion 1a is pressed to press the pressing member 3a of the input unit 3, and the pressing member 3a is a switch 5a of the circuit board 5. Press to enter the signal.

이후, 누름부(1a)를 가압하던 힘을 해제하면 가압부재(3a)의 탄성력에 의해 누름부(1a)의 위치는 복원된다.Afterwards, when the force that presses the pressing portion 1a is released, the position of the pressing portion 1a is restored by the elastic force of the pressing member 3a.

하지만, 상기한 종래의 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리는 다음과 같은 문제가 발생되었다.However, the above-described conventional control panel assembly has the following problems.

첫째, 다기능 버튼(1), 입력부(3), 회로판(5)으로 구성된 종래의 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리는 구성이 복잡하여 공수가 많아 작업성이 저하되며, 제조 원가가 상승되는 문제가 발생 되었다.First, the conventional control panel assembly composed of the multi-function button 1, the input unit 3, the circuit board 5 has a complicated configuration, a lot of labor and workability is lowered, the manufacturing cost is raised.

둘째, 다기능 버튼(1)의 특성상, 어느 하나의 누름부(1a)가 눌려지면 이에 대응되는 누름부(1a)는 다기능 버튼(1)의 외측으로 들려지는데 이러한 과정에서 다기능 버튼(1)이 유동되어 사용자의 조작감이 저감되는 문제가 발생되었다.Second, due to the characteristics of the multifunction button 1, when any one of the pressing portion (1a) is pressed, the corresponding pressing portion (1a) is lifted to the outside of the multifunction button (1) in this process, the multifunction button (1) flows There is a problem that the user's feeling of operation is reduced.

본 발명은 상기한 문제점을 해결하기 위해 안출된 것으로서, 본 발명의 목적은 구성을 단순화시킴과 더불어, 버튼의 조작시에 버튼이 흔들리는 것을 방지하여 조작감을 향상시킨 개선된 구조의 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리를 제공하고자 한 것이다.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a control panel assembly of an improved structure that simplifies the configuration and prevents the button from shaking when the button is operated, thereby improving the operation feeling. It would be.

상기한 목적을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명은 각종 조작버튼이 설치되기 위한 설치공이 형성되며, 설치공의 주위에는 지지돌기가 형성된 컨트롤패널; 상기 컨트롤 패널의 내측에 설치되며, 중앙에 지지홈부가 형성되고 상기 지지홈부를 중심으로 설치된 스위치를 포함하는 회로부; 상기 설치공에 설치되어 상기 스위치를 가압하며 제어부에 신호를 입력하는 버튼을 포함하여 구성되되, 상기 버튼은 컨트롤 패널의 외측으로 노출된 전면에는 둘 이상의 누름부가 형성된 누름판과, 누름판의 후면 중앙에 형성되며 상기 지지홈부에 삽입되어 어느 하나의 누름부가 눌려질 때 중심이 되는 중심돌기와, 상기 중심돌기를 중심으로 누름부의 후면에 설치되어 상기 스위치를 가압하는 가압돌기와, 누름판의 후면 둘레에 상기 지지돌기에 탄성지지 되도록 설치된 탄성부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리를 제공한다.In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is provided with an installation hole for installing various operation buttons, the control panel formed around the installation hole support projection; A circuit unit installed inside the control panel and including a switch formed at a center of the support groove and centered on the support groove; It is installed in the installation hole is configured to include a button for pressing the switch and input a signal to the control unit, the button is formed on the front panel exposed to the outside of the control panel, the pressing plate formed with two or more pressing portions, the rear center of the pressing plate And a center protrusion which is inserted into the support groove and becomes a center when any one pressing part is pressed, is installed on the rear side of the pressing part about the center protrusion, and pressurizes the switch to press the switch, and around the back of the pressing plate. It provides a control panel assembly comprising an elastic portion installed to be elastically supported.

이때, 상기 탄성부는 일단부와 타단부가 누름판의 후면 가장자리에 고정되고, 일단부와 탄단부로부터 지지돌기를 향해 연장된 연장부의 중간부위는 지지돌기에 지지된 것이 바람직하다.At this time, the elastic portion is fixed to the one end and the other end to the rear edge of the pressing plate, it is preferable that the intermediate portion of the extension portion extending from the one end and the bullet end toward the support projection is supported by the support projection.

또한, 상기 탄성부는 각각의 지지돌기에 대응되게 설치된 것이 바람직하다.In addition, the elastic portion is preferably installed corresponding to each of the support projections.

이하, 도 2 내지 도 5를 참조하여 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 따른 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리에 대해 설명하도록 한다.Hereinafter, a control panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.

설명하기에 앞서, 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에서는 버튼이 4방향으로 눌려지는 것을 그 예로 하여 설명하기로 한다.Prior to the description, the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described by pressing the button in four directions as an example.

도 2 및 도 3에 도시된 바와 같이 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리는 컨트롤패널(10) 과, 회로부(30)와, 버튼(50)을 포함하여 구성된다.As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the control panel assembly includes a control panel 10, a circuit unit 30, and a button 50.

컨트롤 패널(10)은 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리의 외관을 구성하며, 제품의 일측에 설치된다.The control panel 10 constitutes an appearance of the control panel assembly and is installed at one side of the product.

이때, 컨트롤 패널(10)은 제품의 일부를 구성하게 되므로, 제품 전체의 심미감을 살릴 수 있는 위치에 설치될 뿐만 아니라, 사용자의 조작 편의성을 고려하여 설치됨이 바람직하다.In this case, since the control panel 10 constitutes a part of the product, the control panel 10 may be installed not only at a position that can make use of the aesthetics of the entire product, but also be installed in consideration of the user's convenience of operation.

상기 컨트롤 패널(10)에는 복수의 버튼 및 디스플레이부(미도시)가 설치되며, 이를 위해 복수의 설치공(11)이 형성된다.A plurality of buttons and a display unit (not shown) are installed in the control panel 10, and a plurality of installation holes 11 are formed for this purpose.

이때, 상기 디스플레이부는 제품의 상태를 표시하는 LCD창(미도시) 및 LED램프(미도시) 등을 포함한다.In this case, the display unit includes an LCD window (not shown) and an LED lamp (not shown) for displaying the state of the product.

한편, 컨트롤 패널(10)의 내측면 중, 상기 설치공(11)이 형성된 부위에는 복수의 지지돌기(13)가 형성된다.On the other hand, a plurality of support protrusions 13 are formed at the site where the installation hole 11 is formed among the inner surfaces of the control panel 10.

상기 지지돌기(13)는 버튼(50)이 4방향으로 눌려지는 만큼, 그 4방향에 대응되는 위치에 각각 형성된다.The support protrusions 13 are formed at positions corresponding to the four directions as long as the button 50 is pressed in four directions.

이때, 각각의 지지돌기(13)는 후술하는 버튼의 탄성부가 지지되며, 내측면으로부터 돌출되어 형성된다.At this time, each support protrusion 13 is supported by the elastic portion of the button to be described later, is formed to protrude from the inner surface.

그리고, 회로부(30)는 입력된 신호를 제어부에 전달하며, 제품 본체에 설치되어 컨트롤 패널(10)의 내측에 배치된다.The circuit unit 30 transmits the input signal to the control unit, and is installed in the product body and disposed inside the control panel 10.

상기 회로부(30)는 회로소자가 실장된 인쇄회로기판(Printed circuit board)(31)과 이 인쇄회로기판(31)에 설치된 스위치(33)를 포함한다.The circuit unit 30 includes a printed circuit board 31 on which circuit elements are mounted, and a switch 33 installed on the printed circuit board 31.

이때, 상기 스위치(33)는 택트 스위치임이 바람직하며, 버튼(50)의 눌림 방향이 4방향이므로 이에 대응되는 4개임이 더욱 바람직하다.In this case, the switch 33 is preferably a tact switch, and since the pressing direction of the button 50 is four directions, four switches corresponding thereto are more preferable.

또한, 인쇄회로기판(31)에는 요입홈(35a)을 갖는 지지홈부(35)가 형성된다. 이 지지홈부(35)는 후술하는 버튼의 중심돌기가 삽입될 수 있도록 구성된다.In addition, the printed circuit board 31 is formed with a supporting groove 35 having a recessed groove 35a. The support groove 35 is configured to be inserted into the center projection of the button to be described later.

그리고, 버튼(50)은 사용자에 의해 눌리면서 회로부(30)에 신호를 입력하며, 컨트롤 패널(10)의 설치공(11)에 삽입되어 설치된다.The button 50 is input by the user to the circuit unit 30 while being pressed by the user, and is inserted into and installed in the installation hole 11 of the control panel 10.

상기 버튼(50)은 전면이 설치공(11)을 통해 노출된 누름판(51)과, 누름판(51)의 후면에 형성된 중심돌기(53)와, 중심돌기(53)를 중심으로 누름판(51)의 후면에 설치된 가압돌기(55)와, 상기 누름판(51)을 컨트롤 패널(10)의 지지돌기(13)에 지지시키는 탄성부(57)를 포함하여 구성된다.The button 50 has a pressing plate 51 whose front surface is exposed through the installation hole 11, a central protrusion 53 formed on the rear surface of the pressing plate 51, and a pressing plate 51 around the center protrusion 53. The pressing protrusion 55 is installed on the back of the, and the pressing plate 51 is configured to include an elastic portion 57 for supporting the support protrusion 13 of the control panel 10.

상기 누름판(51)은 사용자에 의해 4방향으로 눌려질 수 있도록 전면의 상,하,좌,우 위치에 누름부(51a)가 형성된다.The pressing plate 51 is a pressing portion 51a is formed in the upper, lower, left, right positions of the front so that the pressing plate 51 can be pressed in four directions.

상기 누름부(51a)는 사용자에 의해 눌려지는 부위를 지칭하는 것이며, 누름부(51a)에는 이를 표시하는 문자 등이 새겨진다.The pressing portion 51a refers to a portion pressed by the user, and the pressing portion 51a is engraved with a letter indicating the same.

또한, 중심돌기(53)는 누름판(51)이 4방향으로 눌려질 때, 기준이 되는 중심 역할을 하며 누름판(51)의 후면 중앙으로부터 돌출된다.In addition, the center protrusion 53 serves as a reference center when the pressing plate 51 is pressed in four directions and protrudes from the center of the rear surface of the pressing plate 51.

즉, 상기 중심돌기(53)는 누름부(51a)에 대한 지렛대 역할을 하는 것이다.That is, the center protrusion 53 serves as a lever for the pressing part 51a.

이때, 중심돌기(53)는 상기 회로부(30)의 지지홈부(35)에 대응되는 위치에 형성된다.At this time, the center protrusion 53 is formed at a position corresponding to the support groove 35 of the circuit unit 30.

또한, 가압돌기(55)는 회로부(30)의 택트 스위치(33)를 가압하여 회로부(30) 에 신호를 입력하며, 상기 중심돌기(53)를 중심으로 누름판(51)의 후면에 배치된다.In addition, the pressing protrusion 55 presses the tact switch 33 of the circuit unit 30 to input a signal to the circuit unit 30, and is disposed on the rear surface of the pressing plate 51 about the center protrusion 53.

이때, 상기 가압돌기(55)는 누름판(51)의 후면 중, 누름판(51)의 전면에 표시된 누름부(51a)의 바로 후면으로부터 돌출되며 상기 누름부(51a)가 4방향에 표시된 만큼 가압돌기(55)도 4개가 형성된다.At this time, the pressing protrusion 55 protrudes from the immediately rear side of the pressing part 51a displayed on the front side of the pressing plate 51 among the back surfaces of the pressing plate 51, and the pressing part 51a is pressurized as much as indicated in four directions. Four (55) are formed, too.

이때, 가압돌기(55)는 회로부(30)에 설치된 각각의 택트 스위치(33)에 대응된다.At this time, the pressing protrusion 55 corresponds to each tact switch 33 installed in the circuit unit 30.

또한, 가압돌기(55)는 중심돌기(53)를 중심으로 원활하게 눌려질 수 있도록 돌출된 길이가 중심돌기(53)의 돌출된 길이에 비해 짧게 형성되어야 한다.In addition, the pressing projection 55 should be formed to be shorter than the protruding length of the center projection 53 so that the protruding length can be smoothly pressed around the center projection (53).

또한, 탄성부(57)는 상기 누름판(51)이 눌려진 후, 원위치로 복원될 수 있도록 탄성력을 부여하며, 버튼(50)이 흔들리거나 하는 불안정한 상태가 되지 않도록 버튼(50)을 지지하는 역할을 한다.In addition, the elastic portion 57 provides the elastic force to be restored to the original position after the pressing plate 51 is pressed, and serves to support the button 50 so that the button 50 does not become unstable or shake. do.

탄성부(57) 역시 유동되는 4방향에 대응되어 4개가 설치된다.The elastic part 57 is also provided corresponding to the four directions flowing.

이때, 도 3 및 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이, 탄성부(57)의 일단부(57a)와 타단부(57a)는 버튼(50)의 후면 가장자리에 고정되고, 일단부(57a)와 타단부(57a)로부터 연장된 연장부(57b)는 상기 일단부(57a)와 타단부(57a)를 연결한다.3 and 4, one end 57a and the other end 57a of the elastic part 57 are fixed to the rear edge of the button 50, and one end 57a and the other end thereof. An extension 57b extending from 57a connects the one end 57a and the other end 57a.

이때, 상기 연장부(57b)의 중간부위 즉, 버튼(50)이 컨트롤 패널(10)의 설치공(11)에 설치되었을 때, 지지돌기(13)에 대응되는 부위는 지지돌기(13)의 단부에 지지될 수 있도록 형성된다.At this time, when the middle portion of the extension portion 57b, that is, the button 50 is installed in the installation hole 11 of the control panel 10, the portion corresponding to the support protrusion 13 is formed of the support protrusion 13. It is formed to be supported at the end.

상세하게는, 지지돌기(13)가 컨트롤 패널(10)의 내측면으로부터 돌출된 상태 이므로, 상기 연장부(57b)가 지지돌기(13)와 겹치는 중간부위는 지지돌기(13)의 단부에 접촉될 수 있도록 지지돌기(13)의 돌출길이만큼 절곡된 형태인 것이다.In detail, since the support protrusion 13 protrudes from the inner surface of the control panel 10, an intermediate portion of the extension portion 57b overlapping the support protrusion 13 contacts the end of the support protrusion 13. Will be bent by the length of the protruding length of the support protrusion 13 to be.

한편, 상기한 버튼(50)의 재질은 합성수지임이 바람직하다. 이는, 버튼(50)이 4방향으로 눌려지기 때문에 원위치로 복원될 수 있도록 탄성력을 가져야 하기 때문이다.On the other hand, the material of the button 50 is preferably a synthetic resin. This is because the button 50 must be elastic so that it can be restored to its original position because the button 50 is pressed in four directions.

이하, 도 4를 참조하여 상기한 구성으로 이루어진 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리의 결합 및 작용에 대해 설명하도록 한다.Hereinafter, the coupling and the operation of the control panel assembly having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

먼저, 버튼(50)을 컨트롤 패널(10)의 설치공(11)에 삽입하여 고정시킨다. 이때, 연장부(57b)의 중간부위는 각각 지지돌기(13)의 단부에 지지된 상태가 된다.First, the button 50 is inserted into the installation hole 11 of the control panel 10 and fixed. At this time, the intermediate portions of the extension portion 57b are supported at the ends of the support protrusions 13, respectively.

다음으로, 상기 컨트롤 패널(10)을 제품에 결합시킨다.Next, the control panel 10 is coupled to the product.

이때, 버튼(50)의 후면은 제품에 설치된 회로부(30)에 대응된다. 즉, 버튼(50)의 중심돌기(53)는 회로부(30)의 지지홈부(35)에 삽입되고, 가압돌기(55)는 회로부(30)의 택트 스위치(33)에 접촉된 상태가 된 것이다.At this time, the back of the button 50 corresponds to the circuit unit 30 installed in the product. That is, the center protrusion 53 of the button 50 is inserted into the support groove 35 of the circuit unit 30, and the pressing protrusion 55 is in contact with the tact switch 33 of the circuit unit 30. .

이하, 상기와 같이 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리의 조립이 완료된 상태에서 버튼이 작용되는 상태를 설명하면 다음과 같다.Hereinafter, the state in which the button acts in the state in which the assembly of the control panel assembly is completed as described above is as follows.

사용자에 의해 버튼(50) 중, 어느 하나의 누름부(51a)가 눌려지면, 가압돌기(55)는 이 가압돌기(55)에 대응된 택트 스위치(33)를 가압하여 상기 누름부(51a)에 해당되는 신호를 회로부(30)에 입력한다.If any one of the pressing portions 51a of the buttons 50 is pressed by the user, the pressing projection 55 presses the tact switch 33 corresponding to the pressing projection 55 to press the pressing portion 51a. The signal corresponding to the input to the circuit unit 30.

이후, 회로부(30)는 제어부(미도시)에 신호를 전달하고, 제어부는 이를 인식하여 누름부(51a)에 해당되는 기능을 실행시킨다.Thereafter, the circuit unit 30 transmits a signal to the controller (not shown), and the controller recognizes this and executes a function corresponding to the pressing unit 51a.

이 과정에서, 버튼(50)의 누름판(51)은 중심돌기(53)가 지렛대 역할을 하도록 하여 일방향으로 눌려지고, 지지돌기(13)에 지지되어 있던 탄성부(57) 중, 연장부(57b)의 중간부위는 지지돌기(13)로부터 이격된다.In this process, the pressing plate 51 of the button 50 is pressed in one direction so that the center protrusion 53 plays a role of a lever, and the extension portion 57b of the elastic portion 57 supported by the support protrusion 13. The middle portion of) is spaced apart from the support protrusion 13.

이와 동시에, 상기 누름부(51a)에 대응된 다른 하나의 누름부는 설치공(11)의 외측으로 들려진다.At the same time, the other pressing portion corresponding to the pressing portion 51a is lifted out of the installation hole 11.

이때, 다른 하나의 누름부 측에 고정된 탄성부(57)는 지지돌기(13)에 걸려 간섭되면서 설치공(11) 측으로 늘어나게 된다.At this time, the elastic part 57 fixed to the other pressing part side is extended to the installation hole 11 while being interfered with the support projection (13).

다음으로, 사용자가 누름부(51a)를 가압하던 힘을 해제하면, 다른 하나의 누름부 측에 고정된 탄성부(57)의 탄성력에 의해 누름판(51)의 위치는 원래대로 복원된다.Next, when the user releases the force that pressed the pressing portion 51a, the position of the pressing plate 51 is restored to its original state by the elastic force of the elastic portion 57 fixed to the other pressing portion side.

한편, 버튼(50)의 탄성부(57)는 전술한 바와 같이, 버튼(50)의 후면 둘레에 고정된 후, 컨트롤 패널(10)의 지지돌기(13)에 지지된다.Meanwhile, as described above, the elastic part 57 of the button 50 is fixed to the circumference of the rear surface of the button 50 and then supported by the support protrusion 13 of the control panel 10.

이에 따라, 버튼(50)을 조작하는 과정에서 누름판(51)은 흔들리지 않고, 원하는 방향으로만 눌려질 수 있게 되어, 조작감이 향상된다.Accordingly, in the process of operating the button 50, the pressing plate 51 is not shaken and can be pressed only in a desired direction, thereby improving the operation feeling.

본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 따른 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리에 의하면 버튼과 회로부 사이에 별개의 입력부가 설치되지 않은 상태에서도, 버튼으로 하여금 회로부에 신호를 입력 가능하게 함으로써, 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리의 구성이 단순화 된다.According to the control panel assembly according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the configuration of the control panel assembly is simplified by allowing the button to input a signal to the circuit part even when no separate input part is provided between the button and the circuit part.

이에 따라, 공수가 줄어들고 제조원가가 절감되어 작업성 및 생산성이 향상 되는 효과를 가지게 된다.Accordingly, the man-hours are reduced and the manufacturing cost is reduced, thereby improving the workability and productivity.

또한, 버튼의 후면 둘레에 탄성부가 형성되고, 이 탄성부가 컨트롤 패널에 형성된 지지돌기에 지지됨으로써, 버튼의 안정감 있고 용이한 누름 조작이 이루어진다.In addition, an elastic portion is formed around the rear surface of the button, and the elastic portion is supported by the support protrusion formed on the control panel, thereby achieving a stable and easy pressing operation of the button.

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각종 조작버튼이 설치되기 위한 설치공이 형성되며, 설치공의 주위에는 지지돌기가 형성된 컨트롤패널;An installation hole for installing various operation buttons is formed, and a control panel having support protrusions formed around the installation hole; 상기 컨트롤 패널의 내측에 설치되며, 중앙에 지지홈부가 형성되고 상기 지지홈부를 중심으로 설치된 스위치를 포함하는 회로부;A circuit unit installed inside the control panel and including a switch formed at a center of the support groove and centered on the support groove; 상기 설치공에 설치되어 상기 스위치를 가압하며 제어부에 신호를 입력하는 버튼을 포함하여 구성되되,Is installed in the installation hole is configured to include a button for pressing the switch and input a signal to the control unit, 상기 버튼은The button is 컨트롤 패널의 외측으로 노출된 전면에는 둘 이상의 누름부가 형성된 누름판과, 누름판의 후면 중앙에 형성되며 상기 지지홈부에 삽입되어 어느 하나의 누름부가 눌려질 때 중심이 되는 중심돌기와, 상기 중심돌기를 중심으로 누름부의 후면에 설치되어 상기 스위치를 가압하는 가압돌기와, 누름판의 후면 둘레에 상기 지지돌기에 탄성지지 되도록 설치된 탄성부를 포함하고,The front panel exposed to the outside of the control panel is formed with a pressing plate formed with two or more pressing parts, a center projection formed at the center of the rear of the pressing plate and inserted into the support groove to be the center when any one pressing part is pressed, and the center projection as the center. It is provided on the back of the pressing portion and the pressing projection for pressing the switch, and the elastic portion is installed so as to elastically support the support projection around the back of the pressing plate, 상기 탄성부는 일단부와 타단부가 누름판의 후면 가장자리에 고정되고, 일단부와 타단부로부터 지지돌기를 향해 연장된 연장부의 중간부위는 지지돌기에 지지된 것을 특징으로 하는 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리.And one end portion and the other end fixed to the rear edge of the press plate, and an intermediate portion of the extension portion extending from the one end and the other end toward the support protrusion is supported by the support protrusion. 삭제delete 제 1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1, 상기 탄성부는 각각의 지지돌기에 대응되게 설치된 것을 특징으로 하는 컨트롤 패널 어셈블리.The control panel assembly, characterized in that the elastic portion is installed corresponding to each of the supporting projections.
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