KR101526706B1 - Multi-button switch - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an integrated multifunctional button switch, and more particularly, to a multifunctional button switch capable of operating a plurality of button switches arranged in a switch operation panel of an electronic apparatus in a two- To an integrated multi-function button switch.
That is, unlike a conventional switch operating panel in which a plurality of buttons are arranged in a row, the buttons are arranged in a two-row arrangement in which a front row and a rear row are arranged in a total of two columns, so that the front button and the rear button can be operated independently The present invention provides an integrated multi-function button switch that can increase the degree of design freedom for the switch operation panel and increase or maintain the number of button switches for various function operations to a desired number.

Description

Integrated multi-button switch {Multi-button switch}

The present invention relates to an integrated multifunctional button switch, and more particularly, to a multifunctional button switch capable of operating a plurality of button switches arranged in a switch operation panel of an electronic apparatus in a two- To an integrated multi-function button switch.

An AVN (Audio, Video, Navigation) system mounted on a vehicle is a multimedia system in which a head unit, an audio unit, a video unit, and a telematics unit including navigation are integrated into one unit. Not only provides user-friendly operation, but also provides the advantage of efficiently utilizing space such as instrument panel and center fascia of a vehicle.

In accordance with the mounting of the AVN system, a number of button switches are arranged in a line in the switch operation panel 10 mounted on the center fascia of the vehicle and its periphery (see Fig. 1).

That is, a head unit including an audio unit, a video unit, and a telematics unit including navigation is operated by each switch button of the switch operation panel, and various kinds of switch buttons are applied to the switch operation panel .

However, if the number of buttons of the switch operation panel is excessive, intuitive ease of use by the user's one step operation is provided. However, the design of the switch operation panel becomes complicated, .

On the other hand, if the number of buttons of the switch operation panel is scarce, the degree of freedom of design can be improved, but various function operations can not be performed, which results in inconvenience in terms of user convenience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and unlike the conventional case where a plurality of buttons are arranged in a line on a switch operation panel, the buttons are arranged in a two- And the rear button can be independently operated, thereby providing an integrated multi-function button switch for improving the degree of design freedom for the switch operation panel and for increasing or maintaining the number of button switches for various function operations to a desired number It has its purpose.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a plasma display panel comprising: a first switch panel including a first substrate; A plurality of first row buttons mounted on the first switch panel so as to be able to move forward and backward to the original position when the second switch button is depressed and retracted to depress the second row button; A second switch panel spaced apart from a rear portion of the first switch panel; A second substrate disposed in a rear portion of the second switch panel, the second substrate having a contact switch; A plurality of second row buttons mounted on the second switch panel such that the second switch panel is retracted when the second switch panel is depressed and the contact switch is pressed and returned to its original position when the second switch panel is depressed; A selection button recognition means for providing a signal for performing a corresponding function to the second substrate when the first column button or the second column button is pressed; Hinge means connected between the first switch panel and the second switch panel so as to allow the first switch panel to be pivoted downward for external exposure of the second row button; And an integrated multi-function button switch.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the selection button recognition means comprises: a signal transmission line for signal-connecting the first substrate and the second substrate; A switch change stick mounted on a rear surface of the first switch panel so as to be pressed and connected to the first substrate; A pushing hole formed on a front surface of the second switch panel to allow the switch change stick to be inserted and pressed; .

In particular, when the switch-changing stick is pressed, a ready signal for performing the function of the first row button is transmitted from the first substrate to the second substrate. When the switch-changing stick is depressed, And a ready signal for executing the function of the two-column button is transmitted.

Preferably, the hinge means is a pair of spring hinges connected between a lower rear portion of the first switch panel and a lower front portion of the second switch panel, for downward pivoting and returning movement of the first switch panel. do.

The first row button and the second row button are mounted on the first switch panel and the second switch panel, respectively, so as to be linearly movable back and forth by sliding rail coupling.

In addition, when the second row button is pressed on the rear surface of the first row button, a switch rubber for transmitting force and buffering action is integrally attached.

Preferably, a touch sensor is attached to a front surface of the first switch panel, and a function of a second row button hidden by a first row button is displayed on a display unit during a sensing operation of the touch sensor .

Through the above-mentioned means for solving the problems, the present invention provides the following effects.

According to the present invention, a plurality of buttons mounted on the switch operation panel are arranged in a two-row arrangement in which a front row and a back row are arranged in a total of two columns, so that the front button and the back button can be independently operated, Can be improved.

That is, when the switch operation panel is viewed from the front, it is possible to realize a degree of freedom in designing and compacting the switch operation panel by mounting the switch operation panel with a reduced number of buttons. In fact, The number of buttons can be maintained at a desired number for various function operations.

The function of the hidden button can be recognized by the display means using the touch sensor configured on the front surface of the first switch panel, so that it is possible to recognize the user function of the hidden button, Can be improved.

1 is a schematic view showing a button arrangement of a conventional switch operation panel,
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a first switch panel and a first row button structure of the integrated multi-function button switch according to the present invention,
3 is a rear view of a first switch panel and a first row button structure of the integrated multifunctional button switch according to the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first switch panel and a first thermal button structure of an integrated multifunctional button switch according to the present invention,
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a second switch panel and a second row button structure of the integrated multi-function button switch according to the present invention,
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a second switch panel and a second row button of the integrated multi-function button switch according to the present invention,
7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an operational flow of the integrated multifunctional button switch according to the present invention,
8 is a schematic diagram showing the display of the hidden button function of the integrated multifunctional button switch according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of buttons arranged in a line on a switch operation panel are arranged in a row by a button in the front row and two rows in the rear row so that the buttons in the front row and the buttons in the rear row can be independently operated, The design freedom is improved and the number of buttons can be adopted as the desired number.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a first switch panel and a first row button structure of the integrated multifunctional button switch according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is a front view of a second switch panel and a second column button of the integrated multifunctional button switch according to the present invention, Fig.

The first switch panel 11 of the example shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a plurality of first row buttons 12 for performing radio and DMB functions, As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of second row buttons 22 for performing functions such as media and navigation are arranged so as to be spaced apart and spaced apart from each other.

Accordingly, the first row button 12 and the second row button 22 are arranged back and forth along the linear direction, respectively, and are in a state in which they are aligned with each other.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first row button 12 is mounted in the through hole formed in the first switch panel 11 such that the first row button 12 can be moved forward and backward by a slide rail coupling. For example, (Not shown), and is moved backward to its original position by the resilient restoring force of the return spring at the time of depressing.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a rear surface of the first row button 12 is provided with a switch rubber (not shown) for reducing a distance from the second row button 22 and pressing the second row button 22, The switch rubber 14 functions to transmit the force when the first row button 12 is pressed to the second row button 22 and to buffer the force when the second row button 22 is pressed.

A first substrate 13 is installed in the first switch panel 11 to transmit a preparation signal to the second substrate 23 to determine whether the first column button 12 is in the depressible position .

As shown in FIG. 6, the second row button 22 is mounted in the through hole formed in the second switch panel 21 so as to be movable forward and backward by a slide rail coupling. For example, (Not shown), and is moved backward to its original position by the resilient restoring force of the return spring at the time of depressing.

At this time, a second substrate 23 having a contact switch 24 is disposed at the rear of the second switch panel 21 so as to exchange signals with the first substrate 13.

When the contact switch 24 of the second board 23 is pressed when the second button 22 is pushed, the second board 23 transmits a function execution signal corresponding to the pressed second button to the corresponding electric unit .

On the other hand, when the first button 12 is depressed, the pressing force of the first button 21 is transmitted to the second button 22, and the second button presses the contact switch 24 of the second substrate 23 , And transmits a function execution signal corresponding to the first button to the corresponding electrical unit.

To this end, a means of selecting a button for determining which one of the first column button and the second column button has been selected and pressed has been required.

According to the present invention, there is provided a selection button recognition means for providing a signal for performing a corresponding function to the second substrate 23 when the first row button 12 or the second row button 22 is pressed, The selection button recognition means comprises a signal transmission line 31 for signal-connecting the first substrate 13 and the second substrate 23 in a signal-exchangeable manner, and a signal transmission line 31 for connecting the first switch panel 11, And a pushing hole 33 formed on the front surface of the second switch panel 21 and adapted to be pressed while the rear end of the switch changing stick 32 is inserted into the pushing hole 33. [ .

When the switch change stick 32 pushed and mounted on the rear surface of the first switch panel 11 is inserted and pressed into the pressing hole 33 of the second switch panel 21, The switch board 32 detects the pressed state of the switch change stick 32 and transmits a ready signal for performing the function of the first row button 12 to the second board 23.

On the other hand, when the first switch panel 11 is rotated downward from the second switch panel 21, since the switch change stick 32 is connected to the first substrate 13 of the first switch panel 11, The first substrate 13 detects that the switch change stick 32 has been released from the depressed groove 33 and released from the depression 33 and a ready signal for performing the function of the second row button 22 is output to the second substrate 23).

At this time, the switch change stick 32 can be adopted as a push switch which is switched when pressed and depressed once again.

A hinge unit is connected between the first switch panel 11 and the second switch panel 12. The hinge unit is connected to the first switch panel 11 for downward turning and returning movement of the first switch panel 11, 11 and a pair of spring hinges 34 connected between the lower end of the front surface of the second switch panel 21 and the lower end of the front surface of the second switch panel 21.

A touch sensor 15 is attached to the front surface of the first switch panel 11 and a second column button 12 which is concealed by the first column button 12 in the control unit during the sensing operation of the touch sensor 15, And controls the display section 35 to display the function of the display section 22.

Hereinafter, an operation flow of the integrated multi-function button switch according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

When the first column button operation (see Fig. 7 (a)

The first switch panel 11 and the second switch panel 21 are pressed to the first heat button 12 mounted on the first switch panel 11 in a state where the first switch panel 11 and the second switch panel 21 are positioned back and forth.

At this time, since the switch-changing stick 32 mounted on the rear surface of the first switch panel 11 is inserted into the depressed hole 33 of the second switch panel 21, It senses the pressed state of the change stick 32 and transmits a ready signal for performing the function of the first row button 12 to the second substrate 23.

Next, when the first row button 12 selected by the user is pressed, the switch rubber 14 attached to the rear surface of the first row button 12 presses the second row button 22, (22) pushes the contact switch (24) of the second substrate (23).

Since the second substrate 23 has received the ready signal for executing the function of the first column button 12 from the first substrate 13, the corresponding function of the selected first column button 12 (E. G., Radio operation) to the corresponding electrical unit (e. G., An audio unit), the user selected function is executed.

The second column button operation (see Fig. 7 (b)

When the first switch panel 11 is turned forward about the spring hinge and is rotated downwardly of the second switch panel 21, the second button 22 is pushed out to the outside.

Since the switch change stick 32 mounted on the back surface of the first switch panel 11 is released from the depressed groove 33 and released from the depressed depression 33, And transmits a preparation signal for performing the function of the second row button 22 to the second substrate 23.

Next, when the second row button 22 selected by the user is pressed, the second row button 22 presses the contact switch 24 of the second substrate 23.

Since the second substrate 23 has received the ready signal for executing the function of the second row button 22 from the first substrate 13, the second substrate 23 performs the corresponding function of the selected second row button 22 (For example, a navigation operation) to a corresponding electrical unit (for example, a navigation unit), a function selected by the user is executed.

On the other hand, when the user does not know which function button the second row button 22 is concealed by the first row button 12, the front side of the first switch panel 11 The user can touch the touch sensor 15 attached to the touch sensor 15 to perform a sensing operation of the touch sensor 15 and at the same time the second column button (not shown) 22 is displayed on the display unit 35, the user can recognize and recognize the function of the hidden second row button.

10: Switch operation panel
11: first switch panel
12: First column button
13: first substrate
14: Switch rubber
15: Touch sensor
21: second switch panel
22: 2nd row button
23: second substrate
24: contact switch
31: signal transmission line
32: switch change stick
33:
34: Spring hinge
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Claims (7)

A first switch panel (11) having a first substrate (13) embedded therein;
A plurality of first heat button (12) mounted on the first switch panel (11) in such a manner that the first switch panel (11) is pressed backward to press the second row button (22)
A second switch panel 21 spaced apart from a rear portion of the first switch panel 11;
A second substrate (23) provided with a contact switch (24) and disposed at a rear portion of the second switch panel (21);
A plurality of second row buttons 22 mounted on the second switch panel 21 such that the second switch panel 21 can be moved forward and backward when the contact switch 24 is depressed and released when the second switch panel 21 is depressed;
A selection button recognition means for providing a signal for performing a corresponding function to the second substrate 23 when the first column button 12 or the second column button 22 is pressed;
The first switch panel 11 is connected between the first switch panel 11 and the second switch panel 12 so that the first switch panel 11 can be pivoted downward to expose the second row button 22, A hinge means adapted as a pair of spring hinges 34 connected between a lower rear end of the first switch panel 11 and a lower front end of the second switch panel 21 for downward pivoting and returning movement of the panel 11;
And an integrated multifunction button switch.
The method according to claim 1,
The selection button recognition means comprises:
A signal transmission line 31 for signal-interchangeably connecting the first substrate 13 and the second substrate 23;
A switch change stick 32 which is press-fitted on the rear surface of the first switch panel 11 and connected to the first substrate 13;
A pushing hole 33 formed on the front surface of the second switch panel 21 to allow the switch changing stick 32 to be inserted and pressed;
Wherein the button switch comprises:
The method of claim 2,
When the switch changing stick 32 is pressed, a ready signal for performing the function of the first row button 12 is transmitted from the first board 13 to the second board 23, And transmits a ready signal for performing the function of the second row button (22) to the second substrate (23) on the first substrate (13) when the pressed state is released.

delete The method according to claim 1,
The first row button 12 and the second row button 22 are mounted on the first switch panel 11 and the second switch panel 21 so as to be linearly movable back and forth by slide rail coupling Integrated multifunction button switch.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a switch rubber (14) is integrally attached to a rear surface of the first row button (12) for pressing and pressing the second row button (22).
The method according to claim 1,
A touch sensor 15 is attached to the front surface of the first switch panel 11 and the function of the second row button 22 hidden by the first row button 12 during the sensing operation of the touch sensor 15 Is displayed on the display unit (35).

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