WO2017006759A1

WO2017006759A1 - Switch device

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Publication number: WO2017006759A1
Application number: PCT/JP2016/068437
Authority: WO
Inventors: 武司亀山
Original assignee: 株式会社東海理化電機製作所
Priority date: 2015-07-08
Filing date: 2016-06-21
Publication date: 2017-01-12
Also published as: JP2017021931A; JP6619961B2

Abstract

A seesaw button (5) has a first rotation axis (A1) and an opening (53a). A portion of a push button (6) is exposed through the opening (53a), and is displaced independently from the seesaw button (5) in a direction intersecting with the first rotation axis (A1). A first portion (61a) of the push button (6) can face a first edge section (53f) demarcating the opening (53a) of the seesaw button. A cross-sectional surface of the first portion (61a) inside the plane intersecting with the first rotation axis (A2) has a shaped portion corresponding to an arc having the first rotation axis (A1) as the center.

Description

Switch device

The present invention relates to a switch device.

The switch device described in Patent Document 1 includes a seesaw button, a push button, and three switch units. The seesaw button has a rotation shaft and an opening. The seesaw button is operable in the first switch unit by rotating in the first direction around the rotation axis in a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis. Further, the seesaw button is operable in the second switch unit by rotating in the second direction opposite to the first direction around the rotation axis. A part of the push button is arranged to be exposed through the opening of the seesaw button. The push button can be displaced independently of the seesaw button in a direction intersecting the rotation axis. With the displacement of the push button, the third switch unit can be operated.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-068170

In the switch device described in Patent Document 1, the posture of the push button does not change as the seesaw button rotates. Therefore, as the seesaw button is tilted, a part of the edge of the opening where a part of the push button is exposed approaches the push button. Therefore, a relatively large gap is formed between the edge of the opening and the push button so that a part of the edge of the opening does not interfere with the push button and prevents the rotation of the seesaw button. Need to be done.

Such a gap can be a path for water and dust to enter the inside of the switch device. As the stroke amount is increased in order to ensure the operational feeling of the seesaw button, the gap formed between the push buttons at the edge of the opening becomes larger, and water and dust are more likely to enter.

One aspect of the present invention is to suppress the intrusion of water or dust into the switch device while ensuring a feeling of operation.

One aspect that the present invention can take is a switch device,
The first switch has a first rotation shaft and an opening, and the first switch is rotated in the first direction around the first rotation shaft within a first surface orthogonal to the first rotation shaft. A first button member configured to operate and operate the second switch by rotating in a second direction opposite to the first direction about the first rotation axis;
A part of the third switch is exposed through the opening and is configured to operate the third switch by being displaced independently of the first button member in a direction intersecting the first rotation axis. A second button member;
With
The first portion of the second button member can be opposed to a first edge that defines the opening in the first button member,
A cross section of the first portion of the second button member in the first surface has a portion corresponding to an arc centered on the first rotation axis.

According to such a configuration, the first edge portion can be shaped along the opposing arc-shaped first portions. Thereby, for example, the aperture at the upper end of the opening can be made smaller than the aperture at the lower end. Alternatively, the shape of the first edge portion can be such that the distance from the corresponding first portion does not change as the first button member rotates. Therefore, even if the stroke of the first button member is increased to ensure an operational feeling, the intrusion of water or dust through the gap between the first button member and the second button member can be suppressed.

The switch device described above can be configured as follows.
The first portion of the second button member faces the first edge of the opening through a gap.

According to such a configuration, since friction does not occur between the first button member and the second button member, the relative displacement of the first button member with respect to the second button member is smoothly performed. Even if such a gap exists, the intrusion of water or dust into the switch device can be suppressed as described above.

The switch device described above can be configured as follows.
The first button member has a second rotation shaft,
The first button member rotates in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction around the second rotation axis within a second surface orthogonal to the second rotation axis. The fourth switch is operated, and is configured to operate the fifth switch by rotating in the fourth direction opposite to the third direction around the second rotation axis.
The second portion of the second button member can be opposed to a second edge that defines the opening in the first button member,
A cross section of the second portion of the second button member in the second surface has a portion corresponding to an arc centered on the second rotation axis.

According to such a configuration, the first button member can be configured as an input means for the four-way switch. At this time, a 2nd edge can be made into the shape which follows the arc-shaped 2nd part which opposes. Thereby, for example, the aperture at the upper end of the opening can be made smaller than the aperture at the lower end. Alternatively, the shape of the second edge portion can be such that the distance from the corresponding second portion does not change with the rotation of the first button member. Therefore, even if the stroke of the first button member is increased to ensure an operational feeling, the intrusion of water or dust through the gap between the first button member and the second button member can be suppressed.

The switch device described above can be configured as follows.
The second portion of the second button member faces the second edge of the opening through a gap.

According to such a configuration, since friction does not occur between the first button member and the second button member, the relative displacement of the first button member with respect to the second button member is smoothly performed. Even if such a gap exists, it is possible to suppress the entry of water and dust into the four-way switch device as described above.

The switch device described above can be configured as follows.
A light source provided at a position covered by at least one of the first button member and the second button member;

In this case, for example, a part of the first button member can be formed of a translucent material, and the translucent portion can be caused to emit light by light emitted from the light source. Even in such an application, as described above, the gap between the first button member and the second button member can be minimized, particularly in the initial state of the first button member, so that unnecessary light leakage through the gap can be suppressed.

According to one aspect of the present invention, water and dust can be prevented from entering the switch device while ensuring a feeling of operation.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the switch apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the seesaw button in the said switch apparatus. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the seesaw button in the said switch apparatus. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the seesaw button in the said switch apparatus. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the seesaw button in the said switch apparatus. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the push button in the said switch apparatus. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the push button in the said switch apparatus. It is a figure explaining the shape of the push button in the said switch apparatus. It is a figure explaining the shape of the push button in the said switch apparatus.

Embodiment examples of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing used in the following description, the scale is appropriately changed to make each member a recognizable size. The expressions “front and rear”, “left and right” and “up and down” are used for convenience of explanation, and there is no intention to limit the posture and direction in the actual use state.

FIG. 1 shows an appearance of a switch device 1 according to an embodiment. 2A is a cross-sectional view of a part of the switch device 1 as viewed from the direction of the arrow along the line II-II in FIG. FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of a part of the switch device 1 as viewed from the direction of the arrow along the line III-III in FIG.

The switch device 1 includes a circuit board 2. A circuit is formed on the surface of the circuit board 2. As shown in FIG. 2A, the circuit includes a first contact pair 21, a second contact pair 22, and a third contact pair 23. As shown in FIG. 3A, the circuit also includes a fourth contact pair 24 and a fifth contact pair 25.

The switch device 1 includes an actuator unit 3. As shown in FIG. 2A, the actuator unit 3 includes a first actuator 31, a second actuator 32, and a third actuator 33. As shown in FIG. 3A, the actuator unit 3 also includes a fourth actuator 34 and a fifth actuator 35. The first actuator 31, the second actuator 32, the third actuator 33, the fourth actuator 34, and the fifth actuator 35 are made of a material having an elastic restoring force such as rubber.

A first conductive portion 31 a made of a conductive material is provided on the lower surface of the first actuator 31. The first actuator 31 is disposed so as to face the first contact pair 21 of the circuit board 2. In the initial state, the first conductive portion 31a and the first contact pair 21 are separated from each other.

On the lower surface of the second actuator 32, a second conductive portion 32a made of a conductive material is provided. The second actuator 32 is disposed so as to face the second contact pair 22 of the circuit board 2. In the initial state, the second conductive portion 32a and the second contact pair 22 are separated from each other.

On the lower surface of the third actuator 33, a third conductive portion 33a made of a conductive material is provided. The third actuator 33 is disposed so as to face the third contact pair 23 of the circuit board 2. In the initial state, the third conductive portion 33a and the third contact pair 23 are separated from each other.

On the lower surface of the fourth actuator 34, a fourth conductive portion 34a made of a conductive material is provided. The fourth actuator 34 is disposed so as to face the fourth contact pair 24 of the circuit board 2. In the initial state, the fourth conductive portion 34a and the fourth contact pair 24 are separated from each other.

On the lower surface of the fifth actuator 35, a fifth conductive portion 35a made of a conductive material is provided. The fifth actuator 35 is disposed so as to face the fifth contact pair 25 of the circuit board 2. In the initial state, the fifth conductive portion 35a and the fifth contact pair 25 are separated from each other.

The switch device 1 includes a central support 4. The central support portion 4 includes a cylindrical inner wall portion 41. As shown in FIG. 2A, the inner wall portion 41 defines a hollow portion 42 on the radially inner side. The third actuator 33 is accommodated in the hollow portion 42. As shown in FIG. 3A, the central support portion 4 includes an outer wall portion 43. The outer wall portion 43 is disposed at a part on the radially outer side of the inner wall portion 41. The outer wall portion 43 has a pair of holes 43a that open outward in the radial direction.

The switch device 1 includes a seesaw button 5 (an example of a first button member). The seesaw button 5 includes an inner holder 51, a pressing member 52, and an outer cover 53.

The inner holder 51 is arranged on the outer side in the radial direction of the central support portion 4. As shown in FIG. 3A, the inner holder 51 includes a pair of first shaft portions 51a. The pair of first shaft portions 51 a protrudes inward in the radial direction of the central support portion 4. The pair of first shaft portions 51 a are fitted into a pair of holes 43 a formed in the outer wall portion 43 of the center support portion 4. Each first shaft portion 51a is rotatable within the corresponding hole 43a. Thereby, the inner holder 51 is rotatable with respect to the central support portion 4 (outer wall portion 43) about the first rotation axis A1. That is, FIG. 2A shows a cross section orthogonal to the first rotation axis A1.

The pressing member 52 is disposed so as to surround the inner holder 51. As shown in FIG. 2A, the pressing member 52 has a pair of holes 52 a that open toward the inside in the radial direction of the center support portion 4. On the other hand, the inner holder 51 includes a pair of second shaft portions 51b. The pair of second shaft portions 51 b protrudes outward in the radial direction of the central support portion 4. The pair of second shaft portions 51 b are fitted into a pair of holes 52 a formed in the pressing member 52. Each second shaft portion 51b is rotatable inside the corresponding hole 52a. Thereby, the pressing member 52 can be rotated with respect to the inner holder 51 around the second rotation axis A2. That is, FIG. 3A shows a cross section orthogonal to the second rotation axis A2.

The outer cover 53 is disposed so as to cover the inner holder 51 and the pressing member 52. The outer cover 53 has an opening 53a. The opening 53 a opens in the vertical direction at the center of the outer cover 53.

The switch device 1 includes a push button 6 (an example of a second button member). The push button 6 includes a hemispherical operation input unit 61 and a pressing unit 62. A part of the operation input unit 61 is exposed through the opening 53 a of the seesaw button 5. The pressing part 62 extends downward from the operation input part 61. A part of the pressing part 62 is accommodated in the hollow part 42 of the central support part 4. The lower surface of the pressing part 62 faces the third actuator 33.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the outer cover 53 includes a first operation input unit 53b and a second operation input unit 53c. On the other hand, the pressing member 52 includes a first pressing portion 52b and a second pressing portion 52c. The first operation input portion 53b faces the upper surface of the first pressing portion 52b. The lower surface of the first pressing portion 52 b faces the first actuator 31. The second operation input portion 53c faces the upper surface of the second pressing portion 52c. The lower surface of the second pressing portion 52 c faces the second actuator 32.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the outer cover 53 includes a third operation input unit 53d and a fourth operation input unit 53e. On the other hand, the pressing member 52 includes a third pressing portion 52d and a fourth pressing portion 52e. The third operation input part 53d faces the upper surface of the third pressing part 52d. The lower surface of the third pressing portion 52d faces the fourth actuator 34. The fourth operation input part 53e faces the upper surface of the fourth pressing part 52e. The lower surface of the fourth pressing portion 52 e faces the fifth actuator 35.

Next, the operation of the switch device 1 configured as described above will be described.

In the initial state shown in FIG. 2A, when the first operation input portion 53b of the seesaw button 5 is pressed downward, as shown in FIG. 2B, the seesaw button 5 has a surface (first number) perpendicular to the first rotation axis A1. In one example of one surface, it rotates clockwise (one example in the first direction) about the first rotation axis A1. Thereby, the 1st press part 52b displaces the 1st actuator 31 below, elastically deforming. When the first conductive portion 31a of the first actuator 31 contacts the first contact pair 21 on the circuit board 2, the first contact pair 21 is electrically connected via the first conductive portion 31a. The switch device 1 outputs a signal for realizing a function corresponding to the operation of the first operation input unit 53b. That is, the first actuator 31 and the first contact pair 21 constitute a first switch.

When the pressing of the first operation input portion 53b is released, the first pressing portion 52b is pushed up by the elastic return force of the first actuator 31, and the seesaw button 5 returns to the initial state. The switch device 1 stops outputting a signal corresponding to the operation of the first operation input unit 53b. There is no change in the position and posture of the push button 6 during a series of operations of the seesaw button 5 accompanying the operation of the first operation input unit 53b.

In the initial state shown in FIG. 2A, when the second operation input portion 53c of the seesaw button 5 is pressed downward, the seesaw button 5 is centered on the first rotation axis A1 in a plane orthogonal to the first rotation axis A1. As counterclockwise (an example of the second direction). Thereby, the 2nd press part 52c displaces below, making the 2nd actuator 32 elastically deform. When the second conductive portion 32a of the second actuator 32 contacts the second contact pair 22 on the circuit board 2, the second contact pair 22 is electrically connected via the second conductive portion 32a. The switch device 1 outputs a signal for realizing a function corresponding to the operation of the second operation input unit 53c. That is, the second actuator 32 and the second contact pair 22 constitute a second switch.

When the pressing of the second operation input portion 53c is released, the second pressing portion 52c is pushed up by the elastic return force of the second actuator 32, and the seesaw button 5 returns to the initial state. The switch device 1 stops outputting a signal corresponding to the operation of the second operation input unit 53c. There is no change in the position and posture of the push button 6 during a series of operations of the seesaw button 5 accompanying the operation of the second operation input unit 53c.

FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of a part of the switch device 1 as viewed from the direction of the arrow along the line II-II in FIG. 1, as in FIG. 2A. In the initial state shown in FIG. 4A, when the operation input unit 61 of the push button 6 is pressed downward, as shown in FIG. 4B, the push button 6 is in a direction intersecting the first rotation axis A1. It is displaced downward independently of the seesaw button 5. Thereby, the pressing part 62 of the push button displaces the third actuator 33 downward while being elastically deformed. When the third conductive portion 33a of the third actuator 33 contacts the third contact pair 23 on the circuit board 2, the third contact pair 23 is electrically connected through the third conductive portion 33a. The switch device 1 outputs a signal for realizing a function corresponding to the operation of the operation input unit 61. That is, the third actuator 33 and the third contact pair 23 constitute a third switch.

When the pressing of the operation input unit 61 is released, the pressing unit 62 is pushed up by the elastic return force of the third actuator 33, and the push button 6 returns to the initial state. The switch device 1 stops outputting a signal corresponding to the operation of the operation input unit 61. There is no change in the position and posture of the seesaw button 5 during a series of operations of the push button 6 accompanying the operation of the operation input unit 61.

FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 2A (that is, a cross-sectional view orthogonal to the rotation axis A1), and shows the seesaw button 5 and the push button 6 in an enlarged manner. In the figure, a pair of first edge portions 53f that define the opening 53a appear in the cross section.

The outer surface of the operation input unit 61 of the push button 6 includes a pair of first portions 61a. The first part 61a is a part sandwiched between arrows R1 and R2 and a part sandwiched between arrows R3 and R4 in the outer surface of the operation input unit 61. The pair of first portions 61a are portions that can face the pair of first edge portions 53f when the seesaw button 5 is rotated about the rotation axis A1.

Arrows R1 to R4 correspond to the radii of arcs around the first rotation axis A1, respectively. In other words, in the cross-sectional view, each of the pair of first portions 61a has a shape corresponding to an arc centered on the first rotation axis A1.

According to such a configuration, each first edge 53f can be shaped along the opposing arc-shaped first portion 61a. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the distance between the upper ends of the pair of first edge portions 53f in the same cross section can be made smaller than the distance between the lower end portions of the pair of first edge portions 53f in the same cross section. . Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5A, the shape of each first edge portion 53f can be such that the distance from the corresponding first portion 61a does not change as the seesaw button 5 rotates. Therefore, even if the stroke of the seesaw button 5 associated with the operation of the first operation input unit 53b or the second operation input unit 53c is increased to ensure a feeling of operation, water or dust enters through the gap between the seesaw button 5 and the push button 6. Can be suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in the present embodiment, the pair of first portions 61a are opposed to the pair of first edge portions 53f via a gap.

According to such a configuration, since friction does not occur between the push button 6 and the seesaw button 5, the relative displacement of the seesaw button 5 with respect to the push button 6 is made smooth. Even if such a gap exists, the intrusion of water or dust into the switch device 1 can be suppressed as described above.

However, in order to further suppress the intrusion of water and dust, a configuration in which the seesaw button 5 rotates while the pair of first portions 61a and the pair of first edge portions 53f are in sliding contact with each other can be employed.

In the initial state shown in FIG. 3A, when the third operation input portion 53d of the seesaw button 5 is pressed downward, the seesaw button 5 is in the first plane (an example of the second surface) orthogonal to the second rotation axis A2. It rotates clockwise (an example of the third direction) about the second rotation axis A2. Thereby, the third pressing portion 52d displaces the fourth actuator 34 downward while elastically deforming the fourth actuator 34. When the fourth conductive portion 34a of the fourth actuator 34 contacts the fourth contact pair 24 on the circuit board 2, the fourth contact pair 24 is electrically connected via the fourth conductive portion 34a. The switch device 1 outputs a signal for realizing a function corresponding to the operation of the third operation input unit 53d. That is, the fourth actuator 34 and the fourth contact pair 24 constitute a fourth switch.

When the pressing of the third operation input portion 53d is released, the third pressing portion 52d is pushed up by the elastic return force of the fourth actuator 34, and the seesaw button 5 returns to the initial state. The switch device 1 stops outputting a signal corresponding to the operation of the third operation input unit 53d. During the series of operations of the seesaw button 5 accompanying the operation of the third operation input unit 53d, the position and posture of the push button 6 are not changed.

In the initial state shown in FIG. 3A, when the fourth operation input portion 53e of the seesaw button 5 is pressed downward, as shown in FIG. 3B, the seesaw button 5 is in a plane perpendicular to the second rotation axis A2. It rotates counterclockwise (an example of the fourth direction) about the second rotation axis A2. Thereby, the 4th press part 52e displaces the 5th actuator 35 below, elastically deforming. When the fifth conductive portion 35a of the fifth actuator 35 contacts the fifth contact pair 25 on the circuit board 2, the fifth contact pair 25 is electrically connected via the fifth conductive portion 35a. The switch device 1 outputs a signal for realizing a function corresponding to the operation of the fourth operation input unit 53e. That is, the fifth actuator 35 and the fifth contact pair 25 constitute a fifth switch.

When the pressing of the fourth operation input portion 53e is released, the fourth pressing portion 52e is pushed up by the elastic return force of the fifth actuator 35, and the seesaw button 5 returns to the initial state. The switch device 1 stops outputting a signal corresponding to the operation of the fourth operation input unit 53e. During the series of operations of the seesaw button 5 accompanying the operation of the fourth operation input unit 53e, the position and posture of the push button 6 are not changed.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 3A (that is, a cross-sectional view orthogonal to the rotation axis A2), and shows the seesaw button 5 and the push button 6 in an enlarged manner. In the figure, a pair of second edge portions 53g that divide the opening 53a appears in the cross section.

The outer surface of the operation input unit 61 of the push button 6 includes a pair of second portions 61b. The second portion 61b is a portion sandwiched between arrows R5 and R6 and a portion sandwiched between arrows R7 and R8 in the outer surface of the operation input unit 61. The pair of second portions 61b are portions that can face the pair of second edge portions 53g when the seesaw button 5 rotates around the rotation axis A2.

Arrows R5 to R8 correspond to the radii of arcs around the second rotation axis A2. In other words, in the cross-sectional view, each of the pair of second portions 61b has a shape corresponding to an arc centered on the second rotation axis A2.

According to such a configuration, the seesaw button 5 can be configured as an input means for the four-way switch. At this time, each second edge 53g can be shaped along the opposing arc-shaped second portion 61b. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the distance between the upper ends of the pair of second edge portions 53g in the same cross section can be made smaller than the distance between the lower end portions of the pair of second edge portions 53g in the same cross section. . Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5B, the shape of each second edge 53g can be set such that the distance from the corresponding second portion 61b does not change as the seesaw button 5 rotates. Therefore, even if the stroke of the seesaw button 5 associated with the operation of the third operation input unit 53d or the fourth operation input unit 53e is increased to ensure a feeling of operation, water or dust enters through the gap between the seesaw button 5 and the push button 6. Can be suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 5B, in the present embodiment, the pair of second portions 61b are opposed to the pair of second edge portions 53g via a gap.

However, in order to further suppress the intrusion of water and dust, a configuration in which the seesaw button 5 rotates while the pair of second portions 61b and the pair of second edge portions 53g are in sliding contact with each other can be employed.

The above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention. The configuration according to the above embodiment can be changed or improved as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, it is obvious that equivalents are included in the technical scope of the present invention.

The switch device 1 can include a light source. Examples of the light source include a lamp light source such as an incandescent lamp, and a semiconductor light emitting element such as a light emitting diode and an organic EL element. The light source can be arranged at a position covered by at least one of the seesaw button 5 and the push button 6. Examples of the position include a gap formed on the circuit board 2, the hollow portion 42 of the central support portion 4, and the pressing member 52.

In this case, for example, the function indicator 53h provided on the upper surface of the outer cover 53 of the seesaw button 5 shown in FIG. 1 can be formed of a translucent material. The translucent function index 53h is emitted by the light emitted from the light source, and the visibility and luxury given to the user can be improved. Even in such a configuration, as described above, the gap with the push button 6 can be minimized, particularly in the initial state of the seesaw button 5, so that unnecessary light leakage through the gap can be suppressed.

In the above embodiment, a pair of holes 43 a are formed in the outer wall 43 of the center support portion 4 in order to realize the rotation of the seesaw button 5 around the first rotation axis A <b> 1, and the inner holder of the seesaw button 5. A pair of first shaft portions 51 a is formed on 51. However, if the seesaw button 5 can be rotated about the first rotation axis A1, a pair of first shaft portions are formed on the outer wall portion 43 side, and a pair of holes are formed on the inner holder 51 side. Configurations can also be employed.

In the above embodiment, a pair of holes 52 a are formed in the pressing member 52 of the seesaw button 5 and a pair of first holes are formed in the inner holder 51 in order to realize the turning of the seesaw button 5 around the second turning axis A <b> 2. A biaxial portion 51b is formed. However, if the seesaw button 5 can be turned around the second turning axis A2, a pair of second shaft portions are formed on the pressing member 52 side, and a pair of holes are formed on the inner holder 51 side. Can also be employed.

In the above embodiment, portions of the outer surface of the operation input portion 61 of the push button 6 other than the pair of first portions 61a and the pair of second portions 61b are also arcs around the rotation axes A1 and A2, respectively. It has a shape corresponding to. As a result, as described above, the operation input unit 61 has a hemispherical shape as a whole. However, if the operation of the third actuator 33 by the displacement of the push button 6 can be realized, the part other than the first part 61a (the part sandwiched between the arrows R2 and R4 in FIG. 5A) and the part other than the second part 61b (FIG. 5B). The portion between the arrows R6 and R8) can be arbitrarily determined.

In the above embodiment, the seesaw button 5 is configured as an input means of a four-way switch by being able to rotate around the rotation axes A1 and A2. However, the seesaw button 5 may be configured as an input means of a two-way switch that can rotate only about one of the rotation axes A1 and A2. In this case, a structure corresponding to the inner holder 51 can be omitted.

The contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-136989 filed on July 8, 2015 are incorporated as part of the description of this application.

Claims

The first switch has a first rotation shaft and an opening, and the first switch is rotated in the first direction around the first rotation shaft within a first surface orthogonal to the first rotation shaft. A first button member configured to operate and operate the second switch by rotating in a second direction opposite to the first direction about the first rotation axis;
A part of the third switch is exposed through the opening and is configured to operate the third switch by being displaced independently of the first button member in a direction intersecting the first rotation axis. A second button member;
With
The first portion of the second button member can be opposed to a first edge that defines the opening in the first button member,
The cross section in the first surface of the first portion of the second button member has a portion having a shape corresponding to an arc centered on the first rotation axis.
Switch device.
The first portion of the second button member is opposed to the first edge of the opening through a gap,
The switch device according to claim 1.
The first button member has a second rotation shaft,
The first button member rotates in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction around the second rotation axis within a second surface orthogonal to the second rotation axis. The fourth switch is operated, and is configured to operate the fifth switch by rotating in the fourth direction opposite to the third direction around the second rotation axis.
The second portion of the second button member can be opposed to a second edge that defines the opening in the first button member,
The cross section in the second surface of the second portion of the second button member has a portion having a shape corresponding to an arc centered on the second rotation axis.
The switch device according to claim 1 or 2.
The second portion of the second button member is opposed to the second edge of the opening through a gap,
The switch device according to claim 3.
A light source provided at a position covered by at least one of the first button member and the second button member;
The switch apparatus as described in any one of Claim 1 to 4.