WO2006100724A1 - 静電容量式センサ - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a capacitive sensor suitable for use in detecting a force applied from the outside.
- a capacitance sensor is generally used as a device that converts the magnitude and direction of a force applied by an operator into an electric signal.
- a device incorporating a capacitive sensor for performing multi-dimensional operation input as a so-called joystick is used as an input device for a computer.
- an operation amount having a predetermined dynamic range can be input as the magnitude of the force applied by the operator. It is also used as a two-dimensional or three-dimensional sensor that can detect the applied force separately for each direction component.
- a capacitive sensor that forms a capacitive element with two electrodes and detects a force based on a change in capacitance value due to a change in the electrode interval has a simple structure. It has been put to practical use in various fields because it has the merit of cost reduction.
- the capacitance type sensor is variable between the fixed electrode on the X-axis, the fixed electrode on the Y-axis, and the fixed electrode on the Z-axis surrounded by these and the movable electrode plate part.
- a capacitive element is formed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
- this capacitive sensor for example, when a force Fx in the X-axis direction is applied to the operation part, the spacing force S between the fixed electrode on the X-axis and the movable electrode plate part becomes small, and these are configured.
- the capacitance value of the capacitive element increases. Therefore, an X-axis output corresponding to the force Fx in the X-axis direction can be output by detecting a change in the capacitance value of this capacitive element.
- Patent Document 1 JP 2001-91382 A
- this capacitive sensor when this capacitive sensor is applied to a joystick in which a cursor is moved based on the X-axis output and the Y-axis output, and a predetermined operation such as a click is performed based on the Z-axis output.
- the cursor is moved to a predetermined position (for example, on the icon) by changing the X-axis output and the Y-axis output, and then the predetermined operation is performed by changing the Z-axis output.
- the Z-axis output when a force that moves the cursor is applied, the Z-axis output changes in addition to the X-axis output and the Y-axis output alone, so that a predetermined operation may be erroneously performed.
- the cursor moves by changing the X-axis output and the Y-axis output in addition to the Z-axis output alone. Doing so may make it difficult to perform certain operations.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a capacitance type sensor that is easy to operate and has few erroneous operations.
- the capacitance type sensor of the present invention includes a substrate, a detection member facing the substrate, a position between the substrate and the detection member, and the detection member is in a direction perpendicular to the substrate.
- the first capacitive element can be displaced between a conductive member that is displaceable in the same direction as the displacement and maintained in an insulated state and the conductive member formed on the substrate.
- a first capacitor element electrode to be configured; a second capacitor element electrode formed on the substrate and constituting a second capacitor element; and a distance from the conductive member.
- a plurality of grounded first switch electrodes and a pair of the first switch electrodes which are separated from the conductive member force and paired with the first switch electrodes.
- a plurality of second switch electrodes held at different potentials.
- the conductive member is displaced in a direction facing the first and second capacitive element electrodes as the detection member is displaced, and the plurality of pairs of first and second switches are used.
- the conductive member is in contact with at least one pair of the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes; in this case, with respect to the first capacitor element electrode, A change in the capacitance value of the first capacitive element due to a change in the distance between the conductive member and the first capacitive element electrode is detected using only the input signal. Accordingly, the displacement of the portion corresponding to the first capacitive element electrode of the detection member can be recognized, and the conductive member is all of the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes.
- the conductive member when the conductive member is not in contact with at least one of the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes, it is input to the first capacitor element electrode.
- the displacement of the part corresponding to the first capacitive element electrode of the detection member is recognized using only the signal to be detected, whereas the conductive member is connected to all of the pairs of the first and second switch electrodes.
- the displacement of the portion corresponding to the second capacitor element electrode of the detection member is recognized using only the signal input to the second capacitor element electrode. That is, the displacement of the different part of the detection member is recognized according to the contact state between the conductive member and the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes. Therefore, the output based on the first capacitor element electrode and the output based on the second capacitor element electrode are exclusively output. As a result, operability is improved and erroneous operations are reduced.
- the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes correspond to the first capacitor element electrode and the second capacitor element electrode, respectively. It ’s in the position.
- the operability is further improved because the positions of the switches formed by the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes coincide with the operation direction.
- the capacitive sensor of the present invention includes a substrate that defines an XY plane and is opposed to the substrate.
- the detection member is located between the substrate and the detection member, and can be displaced in the same direction as the detection member is displaced in the Z-axis direction perpendicular to the substrate, and is in an insulated state.
- the maintained conductive member, the X-axis electrode disposed on the X-axis on the substrate and constituting the first capacitive element between the conductive member, and the Y-axis on the substrate And a third capacitive element between the Y-axis electrode constituting the second capacitive element between the conductive member and the conductive member disposed on the origin on the substrate.
- a Z-axis electrode a plurality of first switch electrodes that are arranged to be separated from the conductive member, and are separated from the conductive member, and the first switch electrode is spaced apart from the conductive member. They are arranged in pairs and have a potential different from the ground potential.
- a plurality of held second switch electrodes, and the conductive member moves in a direction toward the first and second capacitor element electrodes as the detection member is displaced. It is displaced and is capable of contacting the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes, and the conductive member is in contact with at least one pair of the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes.
- the capacitance of the first capacitive element due to the change in the distance between the conductive member and the X-axis electrode is used.
- the displacement of the part corresponding to the X-axis direction of the detection member can be recognized based on the detection of the change in the quantity value, and only the signal input to the Y-axis electrode is used.
- Static electricity of the second capacitor element due to a change in the distance between the conductive member and the Y-axis electrode Based on the detection of the change in capacitance value, the displacement of the portion corresponding to the Y-axis direction of the detection member can be recognized, and the conductive member is used for the plurality of pairs of first and second switches.
- the third member is caused by a change in the distance between the conductive member and the Z-axis electrode.
- the displacement of the portion corresponding to the Z-axis direction of the detection member can be recognized based on the detection of the change in the capacitance value of the capacitive element.
- the displacement of a different part of the detection member is recognized in accordance with the contact state between the conductive member and the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes. Therefore, the output based on the X-axis electrode and the Y-axis electrode, the output based on the Z-axis electrode, and the force S are output exclusively. As a result, operability is improved and erroneous operations are reduced.
- the X-axis electrode has a pair of electrodes that are spaced apart in the X-axis direction and arranged symmetrically with respect to the Y-axis.
- the working electrode may have a pair of electrodes that are spaced apart in the Y-axis direction and arranged in line symmetry with respect to the X-axis.
- the plurality of pairs of first and second switch electrodes are provided at positions corresponding to the X-axis electrode and the Y-axis electrode, respectively. Also good.
- the position of the switch formed by the plurality of pairs of the first and second switch electrodes coincides with the operation direction, so that the operability is further improved.
- the capacitive sensor of the present invention is applied to a joystick (pointing device) that moves the cursor displayed on the computer display screen and performs an operation using the cursor. It is.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a capacitive sensor according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view from the top surface of the displacement electrode of the capacitive sensor of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of a plurality of electrodes formed on the substrate of the capacitive sensor of FIG.
- the capacitance type sensor 10 is externally operated by the substrate 20 and a person or the like.
- Sensing member 30 for applying an external force displacement electrode 40, capacitive element electrode E1-E5 (only El, E2, and E5 are shown in FIG. 1) formed on substrate 20, and switch electrode E1 1-1 E18 (only El l and E12 are shown in FIG. 1), insulating film 50 formed so as to cover the substrate 20 in close contact with a plurality of electrodes, detection member 30 and displacement electrode 40
- a fixing member 70 that is disposed so as to cover the periphery of the support member 60 and fixes the support member 60 to the substrate 20.
- an XYZ three-dimensional coordinate system is defined, and the arrangement of each component is explained with reference to this coordinate system. That is, in FIG. 1, the origin O is defined at the center position of the capacitive element electrode E5 on the substrate 20, the X-axis force in the right horizontal direction, the Z-axis in the vertical direction, and the Y-axis in the depth direction perpendicular to the paper surface. Each is defined. Therefore, the surface of the substrate 20 defines an XY plane, and the Z-axis passes through the center positions of the capacitive element electrode E5, the detection member 30 and the displacement electrode 40 on the substrate 20.
- the substrate 20 is a general printed circuit board for electronic circuits, and in this example, a glass epoxy substrate is used.
- a film-like substrate such as a polyimide film may be used as the substrate 20, but in the case of a film-like substrate, since it has flexibility, it is placed on a support substrate having sufficient rigidity. It is preferable to use it.
- the detection member 30 is fixed to the upper surface of the support member 60.
- the detection member 30 includes a small-diameter upper step portion 31 serving as a receiving portion and a large-diameter lower step portion 32 extending to the lower end portion of the upper step portion 31, and is formed in a disk shape as a whole.
- the diameter of the upper stage portion 31 is almost the same as the diameter of the circle formed by connecting the outer curves of each of the capacitive element electrodes E1—E4, and the diameter of the lower stage portion 32 is the same as that of the capacitive element electrode E1— It is larger than the diameter of the circle formed by connecting the outer curves of each E4.
- the displacement electrode 40 has a disk shape having substantially the same diameter as the circle formed by connecting the outer curves of the capacitive element electrodes E1-E4.
- five circular protrusions 41 1 to 45 are formed on the lower surface of the displacement electrode 40.
- 4 projections 41 1 44 is the displacement electrode 40 In the vicinity of the outer peripheral portion of the lower surface, it is formed at a position corresponding to the X-axis positive direction, the X-axis negative direction, the Y-axis positive direction, and the Y-axis negative direction.
- the four protrusions 41 and 44 are circular with the same diameter as the pair of switch electrodes (see FIG. 3).
- the protrusion 41 has the same diameter as a circle formed by connecting the outer curves of the switch electrodes El 1 and E15.
- One protrusion 45 is disposed at the center position of the lower surface of the displacement electrode 40, and has a circular shape with the same diameter as the capacitor element electrode E5.
- the surface of the protrusion 45 is an uneven surface with small undulations.
- the displacement electrode 40 is made of conductive silicon rubber, and is attached to the lower surface of the support member 60 made of elastic silicon rubber. Accordingly, when a force in the negative Z-axis direction is applied to the detection member 30, the displacement electrode 40 is displaced in the negative Z-axis direction together with the detection member 30.
- a circular capacitive element electrode E5 centering on the origin O and a substantially fan shape on the outside thereof, and a substantially circular shape in the vicinity of each outer peripheral portion.
- Capacitor electrode E1—E5 and switch electrode E11—E18 are connected to terminals T1 T1 and Ti L 18 (see Fig. 4) using through holes, etc., and these terminals are electronic circuits. It becomes possible to connect to.
- the pair of capacitive element electrodes E1 and ⁇ 2 are arranged in line symmetry with respect to the heel axis with a separation in the X-axis direction.
- the pair of capacitive element electrodes ⁇ 3 and ⁇ 4 are arranged in line symmetry with respect to the X axis with a separation in the ⁇ axis direction.
- the capacitive element electrode E1 is arranged so as to correspond to the positive direction of the X axis
- the capacitive element electrode ⁇ 2 is arranged so as to correspond to the negative direction of the X axis
- the X axis of the force of the external force It is used for detecting the direction component.
- Capacitor element electrode ⁇ 3 is arranged so as to correspond to the positive direction of the negative axis
- capacitive element electrode ⁇ 4 is arranged so as to correspond to the negative direction of the negative axis. Used to detect direction components.
- the switch electrodes E11 to E14 are held at a predetermined potential different from the ground potential, and the switch electrodes E15 to E18 are grounded.
- the switch electrodes 11 to 14 and the switch electrodes E15 to E18 are arranged to form a pair.
- the switch electrode El l and the switch electrode El 5 are paired, and are arranged symmetrically with respect to the X axis in the positive direction of the X axis. The same applies to the other switch electrodes.
- the insulating film (insulating resist film) 50 is formed so as to be in close contact with the capacitive element electrodes E1 to E5 on the substrate 20 and to cover the capacitive element electrodes E1 to E5 on the substrate 20. ing. For this reason, the capacitive element electrodes E1 to E5 formed of copper foil have a function of preventing them from being oxidized without being exposed to air. Further, since the insulating film 50 is formed, the displacement electrode 40 and the capacitive element electrodes E1 to E5 are not in direct contact with each other.
- the electrodes E11 to E18 for the switch may be plated with gold or covered with a conductive film such as solder as a measure to prevent acidity.
- Capacitance elements C1 and C5 are variable capacitance elements configured such that capacitance values change due to displacement of the displacement electrode 40, respectively.
- the displacement electrode 40 can selectively take a position in contact with or not in contact with the switch electrodes E 11 to E 14 and the switch electrodes E 15 to E 18. Therefore, switches SW1 and SW4 are formed between the displacement electrode 40, the switch electrodes E11 and E14, and the switch electrodes E15 to E18, respectively.
- the switch electrodes E11 to E14 are held at the power supply voltage Vcc via the pull-up resistor element R and connected to the input terminal of the determination circuit. It is. Switch electrodes E15 to E18 are grounded.
- the displacement electrode 40 is switched between an insulated state and an uninsulated state according to the state of the switches SW1 to SW4.
- the displacement electrode 40 when the displacement electrode 40 is in contact with the switch electrodes E 11—E 14 and the switch electrodes E 15—E 18 (when at least one of the switches SW1-SW4 is on), The displacement electrode 40 becomes a ground potential, a potential difference is generated between the displacement electrode 40 and the capacitive element electrodes E1 to E5, and charges corresponding to the potential difference are accumulated in the capacitive elements C1 to C5.
- the displacement electrode 40 when the displacement electrode 40 is not in contact with the switch electrodes E11-E14 and the switch electrodes E15—E18 (when all of the switches SW1-SW4 are in the OFF state), the displacement electrode 40 Since it is in an insulated state, no charge is accumulated in the capacitive elements C1 and C5.
- the displacement electrode 40 when the displacement electrode 40 contacts only the switch electrodes E11—E14, the displacement electrode 40 becomes a power supply voltage potential.
- the displacement electrode 40 is made of a conductive silicon rubber. Considering the shape of the body and the shape of the displacement electrode 40, it is difficult to consider that the displacement electrode 40 does not contact the switch electrodes E15-E18 but contacts only the switch electrodes E11-E14. Accordingly, since the displacement electrode 40 is in contact with the switch electrodes E11-E14 and the switch electrodes E15-E18 almost simultaneously, the displacement electrode 40 is considered to be at the ground potential.
- switches SW11 to SW15 are connected to terminals T1 and T5 connected to the capacitive element electrodes E1 to E5, respectively.
- One of the switches SW11, SW13, and SW15 (terminals away from the terminals T1, ⁇ 3, and ⁇ 5) is connected to the terminal T100, and one of the switches SW12 and SW14 (terminals T2, ⁇ 4) The terminal far from the terminal is connected to the terminal T101. Therefore, when the periodic signal S1 is input to the terminal T100 and the switches SW11, SW13, and SW15 are turned on, the periodic element electrode that forms the capacitive elements Cl, C3, and C5 when the periodic signal S1 is turned on. Input to El, E3, and E5, respectively.
- the periodic signal S2 is input to the terminal T101, when the switches SW12 and SW14 are turned on, the periodic element S2 and the capacitive element electrodes E2 and E4 constituting the capacitive elements C2 and C4. Respectively.
- the determination circuit has the configuration shown in FIG. 5. After passing through the negation circuit (inversion circuit), an AND operation is performed, and based on the result, two output terminals SL1 , SL2 force Output signal is output.
- the decision circuit when all the negative circuit inputs are Lo, the Hi signal is output from the output terminal SL2, and the Hi signal output from the output terminal SL2 is output from the output terminal SL1.
- the Lo signal that is the inverted signal is output.
- the states of the switches SW11 to SW15 are controlled almost simultaneously based on the signal output from the determination circuit.
- the switches SW11-SW14 are controlled based on the signal output from the output terminal SL1, and are turned off when the Lo signal is output from the output terminal SL1, and the Hi signal is output from the output terminal SL1. If it is, it will be on.
- the switch SW15 is controlled based on the signal output from the output terminal SL2. When the Hi signal is output from the output terminal SL2, the switch SW15 is turned on, and the Lo signal is output from the output terminal SL2. If it is, it is turned off.
- the switches SW11 to SW14 are controlled to be in the same state. Also, the switches SW11-SW14 and SW15 are controlled so as to be opposite to each other. That is, when all of the switches SW11-SW14 are in the on state, the switch SW15 is in the off state, and when all of the switches SW11-SW14 are in the off state, the switch SW15 is in the on state. Therefore, all the switches SW11 to SW15 are not turned on at the same time.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view when a force is applied to the X-axis positive direction portion of the detection member of the capacitive sensor shown in FIG.
- the capacitance value of the capacitive elements C1 to C4 also changes accordingly.
- the capacitance value of the capacitive element is inversely proportional to the distance between the electrodes of the capacitive element.
- the distance between the capacitive element electrode E3 and the displacement electrode 40 constituting the capacitive element C3 and the gap between the capacitive element electrode E4 and the displacement electrode 40 constituting the capacitive element C4 are about the middle. Accordingly, the capacitance values of the capacitive elements C1 to C4 have the relationship as shown in the following equation.
- the Lo signal is output from the output terminal SL2 of the determination circuit, and the switch SW15 is in the OFF state. Accordingly, the capacitive element electrode E5 is in an insulated state, and the capacitance value of the capacitive element C5 is only a stray capacitance.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view when a force is applied to the central portion of the detection member of the capacitive sensor shown in FIG.
- the periodic signal S1 is input to the capacitive element electrode E5 constituting the capacitive element C5, and electric charge is accumulated in the capacitive element C5.
- the capacitance values of the capacitive elements C1 to C4 are small only with stray capacitance!
- the central protrusion 45 of the displacement electrode 40 is also displaced downward, and the tip thereof contacts the insulating film 50 on the capacitor element electrode E5.
- the contact area between the displacement electrode 40 and the capacitive element electrode E5 depends on the strength of pressing the detection member 30. Change.
- the magnitude of the capacitance value of the capacitive element C5 changes according to the strength of the pressing force on the detection member 30.
- the force applied to the detection member 30 can be detected based on the capacitance values of the capacitance elements C1 to C5.
- the force in the X-axis direction (force to change the X-axis output) Fx can be detected based on the capacitance values of the capacitive elements Cl and C2. Accordingly, the X-axis output Vx corresponding to the force Fx in the X-axis direction is calculated by the following equation.
- the force in the Y-axis direction force for changing the Y-axis output
- Fy force for changing the Y-axis output
- the force in the Z-axis direction (the force for changing the Z-axis output) Fz can be detected based on the capacitance value of the capacitive element C5. Therefore, the Z-axis output Vz corresponding to the force Fz in the Z-axis direction is calculated by the following equation.
- the Z-axis output Vz is calculated and the fixed capacitor C6 is used, the Z-axis output Vz corresponding to the force Fz in the Z-axis direction is calculated by the following equation.
- a fixed electrode is provided on the opposite side of the displacement electrode 40 from the capacitive element electrode E5, and is connected to the switch SW17 controlled in synchronization with the switch SW15, and the other switch terminal is connected to the terminal T101.
- FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a signal processing circuit of the capacitive sensor shown in FIG. FIG. 8 shows a case where the fixed capacitor C6 is provided and the Z-axis output Vz is detected based on the capacitance values of the capacitors C5 and C6.
- the resistance elements R1 to R6 have the relationship of the following equation.
- periodic signals Sl and S2 having a predetermined frequency are input to terminals T100 and T101 from an AC signal oscillator (not shown).
- Resistive elements Rl, R3, and R5 are connected to the terminal T100, and resistive elements R2, R4, and R6 are connected to the terminal T101.
- EX-OR elements 81, 8 2, and 83 which are logic elements of an exclusive sum circuit, are provided at the output terminals of the resistance elements Rl and R2, the output terminals of the resistance elements R3 and R4, and the output terminals of the resistance elements R5 and R6. They are connected to each other, and their output ends are connected to terminals T91 to T93 via low-pass filters LF1 to LF3.
- the output terminals of the resistance elements R1-R6 are connected to the input terminals of the switches S11-S16, respectively.
- the output terminals of the switches S11 to S16 are connected to the capacitive elements C1 to C6, respectively.
- the capacitance elements C1 and C6 The displacement electrode 40, which is one of the electrodes, is grounded!
- the element R5, the capacitive element C6, and the resistive element R6 can each form a CR delay circuit.
- the periodic signals Sl and S2 input to the terminals T100 and T101 are connected to the capacitive element C1.
- a CR delay circuit composed of the resistor element R1 or a CR delay circuit composed of the capacitor element C2 and the resistor element R2, respectively, cause predetermined delays to be combined in the EX-OR element 81.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the waveform of the periodic signal at each terminal and each node of the signal processing circuit shown in FIG.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B show the waveforms of the periodic signal SI and the periodic signal S2 input to the terminals T100 and T101.
- the periodic signal S1 input to the terminal T100 is a periodic signal with a duty ratio DO of 50%
- the periodic signal S2 input to the terminal T101 has the same period and a phase of the periodic signal S1. It is a periodic signal that is shifted by 1Z4 period.
- the switches SW11 and SW12 are in the off state. Therefore, the periodic signal S1 and the periodic signal S2 are input to the EX-OR element 81 with almost no delay. Therefore, the waveform of the periodic signal at the nodes XI and X2 is the same as the waveform of the periodic signal SI and the periodic signal S2 input to the terminals T100 and T101 (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).
- FIG. 9 (c) shows the waveform of the periodic signal at node X3. Show.
- this signal passes through the low-pass filter LF1, it is converted to an analog voltage and output to the terminal T91.
- the X-axis output Vx output to the terminal T91 is approximately 1Z2 of the power supply voltage Vcc, as shown in FIG. 9 (d).
- the switches SW11 and SW12 are turned on. Therefore, according to the capacitance values of the capacitive elements Cl and C2, the waveform of the periodic signal at the nodes XI and X2 is the delay waveform shown in FIGS. 9 (e) and 9 (f). At this time, a force in the X-axis direction is applied.
- the capacitance value of the capacitive element C1 and the capacitance value of the capacitive element C2 are substantially the same, and the delay time is also substantially the same. Become. Periodic signal power of these delay waveforms is input to the X-OR element 81.
- FIG. 9 (g) shows the waveform of the periodic signal at node X3.
- this signal passes through the low-pass filter LF1, it is converted to an analog voltage and output to the terminal T91.
- the X-axis output Vx output to the terminal T91 is approximately 1Z2 of the power supply voltage Vcc, as shown in FIG. 9 (h).
- the X-axis output Vx hardly changes before and after the operation in the Z-axis direction without applying a force in the X-axis direction.
- the detection member 30 is inclined so that the detection member 30 is tilted in the direction in which the cursor is moved.
- the X-axis output and Y-axis output change according to the strength and direction of the pushing force, and the cursor moves.
- the Z-axis output hardly changes, operations such as clicking using the Z-axis output cannot be performed.
- an operation such as a click using the Z-axis output becomes possible.
- the X-axis output and Y-axis output hardly change, so the cursor does not move.
- the movement of the cursor and the operation using the Z-axis output are exclusive operations, and these are simultaneous operations. Can not do. Accordingly, the movement of the cursor and the operation using the Z-axis output are reliably separated, so that an erroneous operation is prevented.
- the diameter of the detection member 30 is set to the size of the finger, it is possible to move the cursor and perform operations using the Z-axis output by simply changing the tilt and pressing force of the finger without separating the finger from the detection member 30. Therefore, a joystick with excellent operability can be obtained.
- the microcomputer is used to stand the system in the power saving mode.
- the switch SW1 and the SW4 switch When at least one of the off-state forces switches to the on-state, this signal change can be detected by a microphone computer, and control such as returning the system to normal use (wake-up) becomes possible. Therefore, in the system using the capacitive sensor 10, when the operation on the detection button 30 is not performed for a long time, the power consumption can be reduced by switching to the sleep mode.
- the capacitive sensor 10 of the present invention can be applied to a joystick that moves the cursor in the direction of 360 degrees as in the present embodiment, and the switches SW1 to SW4 are connected to the X axis. Since it is arranged on the axis, it is particularly suitable for applications such as moving the cursor in the X-axis and Y-axis directions. Therefore, for example, when selection objects such as icons, menus, characters, and the like are arranged in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, it is most suitable for the purpose of indicating the desired selection object.
- FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a signal processing circuit of the capacitive sensor according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- periodic signals Sl and S2 having a predetermined frequency are input to terminals T100 and T101 from an AC signal oscillator (not shown).
- the terminal T100 is connected to the input ends of the switches SW21, SW23, and SW25.
- the terminal TlOl is connected to the input terminals of the switches SW22, SW24 and SW26, respectively.
- the output terminals of switches SW22, SW24, and SW26 are connected to resistance elements R2, R4, and R6.
- EX-OR elements 81, 82, and 83 which are logic elements of an exclusive sum circuit, are provided at the output terminals of the resistance elements Rl and R2, the output terminals of the resistance elements R3 and R4, and the output terminals of the resistance elements R5 and R6. They are connected to each other, and their output ends are connected to terminals T91 and T93 via low-pass filters LF1 to LF3. Furthermore, the output terminals of resistance elements R1–R6 are connected to capacitance elements C1 and C6, respectively.
- FIG. 10 shows a state in which the displacement electrode 40, which is one electrode of each of the capacitive elements C1 and C6, is grounded.
- the switches SW21-SW24 are controlled based on the signal output from the output terminal SL1 of the determination circuit, similarly to the switches SW11-SW14 of the first embodiment.
- the switches SW25, SW26 are the switches SW15 As with SW16, control is based on the signal output from output terminal SL2 of the decision circuit.
- the supply of the periodic signal to the EX-OR elements 81-83 of the output shaft that is not used is stopped.
- the supply of the periodic signal to the EX-OR element 83 is stopped, and when the Z-axis output Vz is used, the EX-OR element The supply of periodic signals to 81 and 82 is stopped.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the waveform of the periodic signal at each terminal and each node of the signal processing circuit shown in FIG. FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b) show the waveforms of the periodic signal SI and the periodic signal S2 input to the terminals T100 and T101.
- switches SW21 and SW22 are off. Therefore, the periodic signal S 1 and the periodic signal S 2 are not input to the EX-OR element 81. Therefore, the waveform of the periodic signal at nodes X4 and X5 is a Lo signal close to 0V of the power supply.
- the EX-OR element 81 performs an exclusive logical operation between these signals, and outputs a Lo level voltage close to 0 V of the power supply to the node X6.
- Figure 11 (c) shows the waveform of the periodic signal at node X6. When this signal passes through the low-pass filter LF1, it is converted to an analog voltage and output to the terminal T91. Where terminal T The X-axis output Vx output to 91 is a voltage close to the OV of the power supply, as shown in Fig. 11 (d).
- the switches SW21 to SW24 are turned on. Therefore, the periodic signal S1 and the periodic signal S2 are input to the EX-OR element 81.
- the waveforms of the periodic signals at the nodes X4 and X5 are the delay waveforms shown in FIGS. 11 (e) and 11 (f) according to the capacitance values of the capacitive elements Cl and C2.
- the capacitance value of the capacitive element C1 and the capacitance value of the capacitive element C2 are substantially the same, and the delay time is also substantially the same. Then, the cyclic signal force 3 ⁇ 4X-OR element 81 of these delay waveforms is input.
- FIG. 11 (g) shows the waveform of the periodic signal at node X6.
- this signal passes through the low-pass filter LF1, it is converted to an analog voltage and output to the terminal T91.
- the X-axis output Vx output to the terminal T91 is approximately 1Z2 of the power supply voltage Vcc as shown in FIG. 11 (h).
- the output greatly varies depending on the operation state.
- the X-axis output Vx hardly changes before and after performing the operation in the Z-axis direction without increasing the force in the X-axis direction.
- the capacitive sensor 110 according to the third embodiment is different from the capacitive sensor 10 according to the first embodiment in the shape of the detection member.
- the same parts as those of the capacitive sensor 10 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
- the detection member 130 includes a small-diameter upper step 131 serving as a receiving portion and a large-diameter lower step 132 extending to the lower end of the upper step 131, and is formed in a disk shape as a whole. Further, a rod-like protrusion 133 is formed on the upper stage 131.
- the protrusion 133 of the detection member 130 since the protrusion 133 of the detection member 130 is long in the Z-axis direction, the protrusion 133 of the detection member 130 is moved horizontally when it is desired to change the X-axis output Vx and the Y-axis output Vy. It can be manipulated by applying a force in a direction (in a direction parallel to the substrate 20).
- a capacitance type sensor according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
- the capacitive sensor 210 according to the fourth embodiment differs from the capacitive sensor 10 according to the first embodiment in the shape of the displacement electrode. In the configuration of the capacitive sensor 210, the same parts as those of the capacitive sensor 10 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
- circular protrusions 141, 142, and 145 are formed at positions corresponding to the X-axis positive direction, the X-axis negative direction, and the Z-axis direction, respectively.
- circular projections are formed at positions corresponding to the Y axis positive direction and the negative axis negative direction, respectively.
- a protrusion 145a is provided at the center of the protrusion 145. Since the protrusion 145a is closer to the substrate than the other protrusions, the support member 60 is deformed and the displacement electrode 140 is displaced using this as a fulcrum. The operator can give the center of the operation feeling by the detection member 30 as a touch. It should be noted that the same effect can be obtained by making the protrusion 145 higher than the other protrusions.
- the power described above for the preferred embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various design changes are possible as long as they are described in the claims.
- the 3-axis output of the X-axis output, the Y-axis output, and the Z-axis output is output, but only the 2-axis output of the X-axis output and the Z-axis output may be output.
- only 2-axis output, Y-axis output and Z-axis output may be output.
- the displacement electrode 40 and the support member 60 may be formed as a single force, which is a separate member.
- the displacement electrode 40 in addition to silicon rubber, for example, conductive ink or conductive paint may be applied to non-conductive silicon rubber, and a conductive metal film is deposited on the non-conductive silicon rubber. Alternatively, it may be formed by sputtering, or conductive thermoplastic resin (PPT, elastomer) or conductive plastic may be used.
- the displacement electrode 40 may be any one in which a conductive member is attached to a flexible conductive member or a non-conductive and flexible member.
- the support member 60 may be a thin or thin resin film made of silicon rubber.
- the protrusions 41 and 45 of the displacement electrode 40 have the same height.
- the heights of the protrusions 41 and 45 may be changed as necessary. No protrusion 41 1 45 May be.
- the switch output of the switch SW1-SW4 is the same as the switch output of the force switch SW1-SW4 used only for the control of the capacitive sensor of the present invention. Let's use it for.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a capacitive sensor according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view from the top surface of the displacement electrode of the capacitive sensor of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the arrangement of a plurality of electrodes formed on the substrate of the capacitive sensor of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of the capacitance type sensor shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a determination circuit.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view when a force is applied to the positive X-axis portion of the detection member of the capacitive sensor shown in FIG.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view when a force is applied to the central portion of the detection member of the capacitive sensor shown in FIG.
- FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a signal processing circuit of the capacitive sensor shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a waveform of a periodic signal at each terminal and each node of the signal processing circuit shown in FIG. 8.
- FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a signal processing circuit of the capacitive sensor according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a waveform of a periodic signal at each terminal and each node of the signal processing circuit shown in FIG.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a capacitive sensor according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a capacitive sensor according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- E1 E2 Capacitor electrode (X-axis electrode)
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