WO2018042857A1 - Operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

An operation unit (2) receives an operation that changes the state of a selected change target selected from a plurality of change targets. A detection unit (10) detects a slide operation, which is an operation of sliding over a surface (2a). A control unit (31) switches the selected change target to another change target on the basis of the slide operation detected by the detection unit.

Description

Operating device Cross-reference of related applications

This application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-169973 filed on August 31, 2016, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

This disclosure relates to an operating device mounted on a vehicle.

Conventionally, there is a proposal of Patent Document 1 as a technique related to an operation device that changes the state of a change target (switching of an inlet, switching of an outlet, air volume, set temperature, etc.) related to an air conditioner for a vehicle. Patent Document 1 discloses a control panel including a dial that can be freely rotated and pressed, and a display on the inner peripheral side of the dial. One of a plurality of change targets is selected by pressing the dial, and an image showing the state of the selected change target is displayed on the display. Then, the state of the selected change target is changed by rotating the dial. According to the control panel of Patent Document 1, since a single dial can be shared without providing separate dials in order to set a plurality of change target states that require hierarchical operations, the control panel can be reduced in size. .

By the way, if a plurality of settings to be changed are collected in one operation unit (dial, etc.), the operation for selecting the change target for changing the state is required, so that the operation unit is operated for each change target. Sexuality gets worse.

JP 2006-205752 A

This disclosure is intended to provide an operating device capable of saving space and improving operability in an operating device that changes a plurality of change target states.

The operating device mounted on the vehicle according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a surface. The operation device further includes an operation unit that performs an operation of changing a state of a selection change target that is a change target selected from a plurality of predetermined change targets. The operation device further includes a detection unit that detects a slide operation that is an operation of sliding on the surface. The operation device further includes a control unit that switches the selection change target to another change target based on the slide operation detected by the detection unit.

The operating device mounted on the vehicle according to the first aspect of the present disclosure has a protruding shape, has a surface at the tip, and is provided so that a movable operation can be performed separately from the flick operation on the surface. An operation unit. The operation device further includes a first detection unit that detects a flick operation on the surface. The operation device further includes a second detection unit that detects the movable operation on the operation unit. The operating device further includes a display unit that displays an image on the surface. The operation device selects one of a plurality of predetermined change targets based on the flick operation detected by the first detection unit, and the selection change target state that is the selected change target Is displayed on the display unit, and based on the movable operation detected by the second detection unit, the image displayed on the display unit is displayed after the selection change target is changed. A display control unit for updating the image indicating the state is further provided.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawing
It is a front view of an operating device. It is a side view of an operating device. It is a disassembled perspective view of an operating device. It is a front view of an operating device. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line VV in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device cut along line VI-VI in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device cut along line IX-IX in FIG. 4. It is a block diagram of a vehicle control system. It is the figure which showed each mode which comprises an air-conditioner mode and a vehicle setting mode, and showed that a mode switches by flick operation. It is the figure which showed the switching of the display in air-conditioner mode. It is the figure which showed the switching of the display in vehicle setting mode.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The operating device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is installed in, for example, an air conditioner panel of a vehicle, and is used to set the contents of air conditioning control of the vehicle (switching of air outlet, air volume, air temperature, etc.). The air conditioner panel is arranged at the center position in the left-right width direction in the instrument panel portion located in front of the front seat space. In addition to the air conditioning control, the controller device 1 can also be set for vehicle control unrelated to air conditioning (details will be described later).

First, the appearance of the operating device 1 will be described. The operating device 1 includes a case 6 and a dial knob 2 provided so as to protrude from the upper surface of the case 6. The dial knob 2 is provided so as to be capable of rotating around its axis L1 (see FIG. 5) and depressing in the direction of the axis L1. The central portion 3 of the distal end surface 2a of the dial knob 2 is configured as a rectangular screen on which various images can be displayed. In FIG. 1, the example which displayed the image which showed the preset temperature of the air conditioning in the center part 3 is shown.

Also, a lighting unit 4 configured to be lit (in other words, capable of transmitting light) is provided on the top of the tip surface 2a. The lighting unit 4 includes a blower mark unit 4a indicating a mark of the blower, and a right operation mark indicating a mark that suggests that the setting value to be changed is increased by the right rotation operation of the dial knob 2 on the right side of the blower mark unit 4a. Part 4b and a left operation mark part 4c showing a mark indicating that the set value to be changed is lowered by the left rotation operation of the dial knob 2 on the left side of the blower mark part 4a. The right operation mark portion 4b includes a linear portion provided so as to extend along the outer periphery of the dial knob 2 and a “+” mark portion. The left operation mark portion 4 c is composed of a linear portion provided so as to extend along the outer periphery of the dial knob 2 and a “−” mark portion.

Furthermore, a ring-shaped illumination part 5a is provided so as to surround the entire outer periphery of the root part of the dial knob 2.

The operation of the operating device 1 will be briefly described. When a flick operation which is a kind of slide operation for sliding the finger on the front surface 2a is performed, a change target (selection change target) for changing the state is switched. Further, the central part 3 displays an image showing the current state of the selection change target. The user repeats the flick operation while confirming the image displayed in the central portion 3 until the desired image to be changed is displayed. After that, the mode of the change target (selection change target) indicated by the image displayed in the central portion 3 is changed, the set value is changed, or the on / off state is changed by rotating or pressing the dial knob 2. The setting contents are changed.

Also, the lighting state of the lighting unit 4 and the illumination color of the lighting unit 5a change according to the selection change target. For example, when the selection change target is a blower air volume, the blower mark portion 4a, the right operation mark portion 4b, and the left operation mark portion 4c are all turned on and the lighting color is white. For example, when the selection change target is set temperature, the blower mark portion 4a is turned off, the right operation mark portion 4b is lit red, and the left operation mark portion 4c is lit blue.

Hereinafter, the details of the configuration of the controller device 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the case 6 includes a front case 7 disposed on the front side and a rear case 8 disposed on the back side. The front case 7 has a shape in which the front side is closed and the back side is open. On the other hand, the rear case 8 has a shape in which the back side is closed and the front side is open. And the case 7 and 8 are being fixed with the screw 28 (refer FIG. 3, FIG. 9) so that the opening part of the front case 7 and the opening part of the rear case 8 may face | abut. A circular opening 7a is formed in the center of the front portion of the front case 7 (see FIG. 3).

A housing space is formed inside the case 6. Various parts are accommodated in the accommodation space (see FIGS. 3 and 5 to 9). Specifically, the case 6 accommodates the prism 5, the dial knob 2, the dial gear 9, the electrostatic sheet 10, the display unit 11, the plunger 15, the spring 16, the first reflector 13, the second reflector 14, and the substrate 17. ing.

The prism 5 is formed of a transparent material having a light guide property such as acrylic resin. The prism 5 includes a ring portion 5a formed in a ring shape, and an extending portion 5b extending from the ring portion 5a in the back surface direction (see FIGS. 3 and 9). The ring part 5a constitutes the above-mentioned illumination part, and is provided in a shape that fits into the opening 7a of the front case 7 as shown in FIG. The extending portion 5b is divided into four in the circumferential direction of the ring portion 5a. The end of each extending portion 5b opposite to the side connected to the ring portion 5a is disposed at a position facing the ring illumination LED 27 mounted on the substrate 17 (see FIG. 9). Each extending portion 5b has a role of guiding light from each LED 27 to the ring portion 5a. Thereby, the ring part 5a illuminates with the luminescent color of LED27.

The dial knob 2 is formed in a cylindrical shape with the tip side closed. A part of the dial knob 2 from the front end surface 2a and the remaining part are formed to have different diameters. Specifically, the remaining part is formed to have a larger diameter than a part from the front end surface 2a. Moreover, the front end surface 2a is formed in a flat surface perpendicular to the axis L1 (see FIG. 5).

The tip end surface 2a of the dial knob 2 and other portions are formed of different materials. Specifically, the tip surface 2a is formed of a resin having optical transparency such as polycarbonate. Further, the front end surface 2a is formed of a blackish material capable of transmitting light in order to give a black face feeling. Note that the front end surface 2a may be formed in such a manner that a blackish-colored smoke layer that allows light to pass through is coated on the front or back surface of a colorless and transparent plate. Further, on the back surface of the front end surface 2a, the central portion 3 and the lighting portion 4 of the front end surface 2a can transmit light, and portions other than the central portion 3 and the lighting portion 4 are covered with a black layer that blocks light. . In addition, in FIG. 1, although parts other than the center part 3 and the lighting part 4 of the front end surface 2a are illustrated in white, it is actually black. On the other hand, the portion other than the tip end surface 2a of the dial knob 2, that is, the side surface portion 2b (see FIG. 3) is formed of a light-shielding resin such as ABS resin. The tip 2a and the side 2b are formed separately, for example, and are fixed by claw fitting or the like.

The dial knob 2 is provided in a shape that fits inside the ring portion 5a. A small-diameter portion that is a part from the front end surface 2 a of the dial knob 2 is provided so as to protrude from the case 6 (in other words, the ring portion 5 a), and a large-diameter portion that is a remaining portion is disposed in the case 6. . The large diameter portion is fixed to the dial gear 9 by claw fitting or the like. As a result, the dial gear 9 also rotates about the axis L1 (see FIG. 5) in conjunction with the rotation operation of the dial knob 2.

The dial gear 9 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a small diameter portion 9a and a large diameter portion 9b having a larger diameter than the small diameter portion 9a (see FIGS. 3 and 5). The small diameter portion 9 a is disposed on the front end side of the dial gear 9, and the large diameter portion 9 b is disposed on the rear end side of the dial gear 9. The small-diameter portion 9a is connected to the dial knob 2 so as to be integrally rotatable by claw fitting or the like. At the rear end of the large diameter portion 9b, a plurality of teeth 9c are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the large diameter portion 9b. As shown in FIG. 5, the rear end of the large diameter portion 9 b is disposed between the transmitter 22 and the receiver 23 of the photo interrupters 20 and 21 mounted on the substrate 17.

Further, the back surface of the stepped portion 9d (see FIG. 8) that connects the small diameter portion 9a and the large diameter portion 9b of the dial gear 9 is formed as an uneven surface in which the unevenness is alternately repeated along the circumferential direction of the dial gear 9. ing. As shown in FIG. 8, a plunger 15 and a spring 16 are disposed inside the large diameter portion 9b and on the back side of the step portion 9d. The plunger 15 is formed in a rod shape, and is arranged such that its axis L2 is parallel to the axis L1 of the dial knob 2 (see FIG. 5). One end of the plunger 15 is in contact with the uneven surface of the step portion 9 d, and the other end is in contact with the bottom portion 13 b of the first reflector 13 via the spring 16. The plunger 15 is provided by a spring 16 so as to be movable in the direction of the axis L2 between the step 9d and the bottom 13b.

When the dial gear 9 rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the dial knob 2, the plunger 15 moves in the axis line while contracting the spring 16 when the plunger 15 moves from the concave portion to the convex portion on the concave and convex surface of the step portion 9 d. It is displaced in the direction of the bottom 13b side of L2. On the other hand, at the stage where the plunger 15 moves from the convex portion to the concave portion on the uneven surface of the step portion 9d, the plunger 15 is displaced in the direction of the step portion 9d side of the axis L2 by the urging force of the spring 16. By overcoming the convex portion on the concavo-convex surface of the plunger 15, a force sense can be applied every time the dial knob 2 rotates by a certain amount with respect to the rotation operation (in other words, every time the plunger 15 gets over the convex portion). When the dial knob 2 is rotated by the amount that the force sense is applied once, the setting value to be selected and changed changes by one step.

The electrostatic sheet 10 is a sensor that detects that a user's finger has come into contact with the distal end surface 2a, and all the materials constituting the electrostatic sheet 10 are made of a transparent material. The electrostatic sheet 10 is formed in a sheet shape having a size that covers most of the front end surface 2a. As shown in FIG. 5, the electrostatic sheet 10 is disposed so as to be sandwiched between the front end surface 2 a and the display unit 11. Thus, since the electrostatic sheet 10 is sandwiched between the surface 2a and the display unit 11, by flicking the surface of the display unit 11 and the front surface 2a where the display unit 11 is not located. The electrostatic sheet 10 outputs a signal corresponding to the capacitance of the flick part.

The electrostatic sheet 10 has an electrode and outputs a signal corresponding to the capacitance between the finger and the electrode. That is, the electrostatic sheet 10 is a capacitance type sensor that detects contact with the tip surface 2a based on a change in capacitance between the finger and the electrode. Furthermore, the electrostatic sheet 10 is configured to be able to detect a flick operation on the front end surface 2a. Specifically, the electrostatic sheet 10 has an electrode structure divided into a plurality of parts in the left-right direction in order to distinguish and detect a flick operation in the left direction and a flick operation in the right direction. A signal corresponding to the capacitance is output for each of the divided electrodes. For example, when a flick operation from left to right is performed, a signal from the electrode arranged on the left side first changes, and then a signal from the electrode arranged on the right side changes. The direction of the flick operation can be determined based on the order of change of the signal from each electrode.

As shown in FIG. 3, the electrostatic sheet 10 includes a sheet-like electrode portion 10 a and an output portion 10 b that outputs a signal from the electrode portion 10 a. The electrode portion 10a is disposed in a shape that is sandwiched between the distal end surface 2a and the display portion 11. The output unit 10b has an output line for each electrode, one end is connected to each electrode, and the other end is connected to a connector 19 (see FIG. 5) mounted on the substrate 17. That is, the electrostatic sheet 10 is electrically connected to the substrate 17.

The display unit 11 is a display that can display various images, for example, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) that is configured by an organic light emitting diode (OLED). The display unit 11 is disposed on the back side of the front end surface 2a at a position facing the central portion 3 of the front end surface 2a with the electrostatic sheet 10 interposed therebetween. The display unit 11 is fixed to the distal end portion 13a (see FIGS. 3 and 5) of the first reflector 13 with a double-sided tape 12 (see FIG. 3).

Further, a communication line 11a (see FIGS. 3 and 7) is connected to the display unit 11, and an image for display is displayed on the display unit 11 from a control unit 31 (see FIG. 10) described later via the communication line 11a. Data is sent. The communication line 11a has one end connected to the display unit 11 and the other end connected to a connector 29 (see FIG. 7) mounted on the substrate 17. That is, the display unit 11 is electrically connected to the substrate 17.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first reflector 13 is disposed between the front end surface 2 a and the substrate 17, has an axis that coincides with the axis L <b> 1 of the dial knob 2, and extends in the axial direction thereof. It is formed in a cylindrical shape around the axis. In addition, although the first reflector 13 protrudes from the case 6 at a part of the front end side, the first reflector 13 is disposed on the inside of the dial knob 2 and the prism 5 so that it cannot be seen from the outside. The tip of the first reflector 13 is located directly below the tip surface 2a, and forms a placement portion 13a on which the display portion 11 is placed.

The 1st reflector 13 has the rail part 13c (refer FIG. 5) extended in the direction parallel to an axis line in the outer peripheral part in a root side. The rail portion 13c is formed at a plurality of locations along the circumferential direction of the first reflector. The rail portion 13c is provided so as to be able to move by a slight amount in the axial direction by fitting in a rail groove 14a (see FIG. 5) formed in the second reflector 14. That is, the first reflector 13 is provided so as to be movable in the pressing direction in accordance with the pressing operation on the distal end surface 2a.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first reflector 13 has a protruding portion 13 d that protrudes toward the substrate 17 in the case 6. The projecting portion 13d is provided in a state in contact with the push switch 18 at a position facing the push switch 18 mounted on the substrate 17. When the first reflector 13 moves in the pressing direction in accordance with the pressing operation of the distal end surface 2a, the protruding portion 13d presses the push switch 18. When the pressing operation on the distal end surface 2a is released, the push-up force that the push switch 18 tries to return to the original position acts on the protruding portion 13d, so that the first reflector 13 and the dial knob 2 connected thereto are moved. Return to the original position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the interior of the first reflector 13 is formed with a plurality of partition portions 13e to 13g so that the light of the LEDs 24 to 26 does not leak to the outside. Specifically, the first reflector 13 includes a partition part 13e that prevents leakage of light from the LED 24 for lighting the blower mark part 4a (see FIG. 4) and a right operation mark part 4b (FIG. 4). A section 13f for preventing the light of the LED 25 for turning on (see) from leaking to the outside and a section for preventing the light of the LED 26 for turning on the left operation mark section 4c (see FIG. 4) from leaking to the outside. Part 13g.

Moreover, the 1st reflector 13 forms the storage part 13h which stores the plunger 15 and the spring 16 between the dial gears 9 (refer FIG. 8).

The entire second reflector 14 is disposed in the case 6 and is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to surround the outside of the portion disposed in the case 6 of the first reflector 13. The second reflector 14 is formed with the rail groove 14a as described above, and the rail groove 14a restricts the movement of the first reflector 13 in the radial direction and does not move in the axial direction due to the pressing operation. The first reflector 13 is supported in an allowable shape. Moreover, the 2nd reflector 14 has the partition part 14b so that the circumference | surroundings of the extension part 5b of the prism 5 may be enclosed, as shown in FIG. The partition part 14b suppresses leakage of light that travels in the extended part 5b.

The first reflector 13 and the substrate 17 are fixed by screws 28 so as to be sandwiched between the front case 7 and the rear case 8 (see FIG. 9).

The first reflector 13 and the second reflector 14 have a function of supporting each component in the case 6 such as the dial knob 2, the prism 5, the dial gear 9, and the display unit 11 at a predetermined position, and a lighting unit for lighting the lights of the LEDs 24 to 27. 4 and a function of efficiently guiding the illumination unit 5a. The first reflector 13 and the second reflector 14 are formed of a light-shielding member such as PP (polypropylene) resin or ABS resin.

The substrate 17 is provided so as to be sandwiched between the back surface portion of the second reflector 14 and the opening portion of the rear case 8. An LED 24 (see FIG. 6) that is disposed under the blower mark portion 4a and supplies light to the blower mark portion 4a is mounted on the substrate 17. The LED 24 is an LED that emits white light, for example. The board 17 is mounted with an LED 25 (see FIG. 6) that is disposed below the right operation mark portion 4b and supplies light to the right operation mark portion 4b. The LED 25 includes, for example, an LED 25a that emits white light and an LED 25b that emits red light. The board 17 is mounted with an LED 26 (see FIG. 6) that is disposed below the left operation mark portion 4c and supplies light to the left operation mark portion 4c. The LED 26 includes, for example, an LED 26a that emits white light and an LED 26b that emits blue light.

Also, the substrate 17 is mounted with an LED 27 (see FIG. 9) that is disposed at a position facing the rear end of the extending portion 5b of the prism 5 and that makes light incident on the rear end. The LED 27 is an LED that can individually emit a plurality of colors of light (for example, red light, blue light, green light, and white light). Specifically, for example, an element that emits red light; An LED that emits blue light and an element that emits green light are housed in one package, and the amount of light of each element can be adjusted. The LED 27 may be configured as a plurality of single-color LEDs that emit different colors.

Further, a push switch 18 is mounted on the substrate 17 (see FIG. 5). The push switch 18 is a switch that has a movable portion that is displaced in the same direction as the pressing direction of the dial knob 2 and outputs an ON signal when the movable portion is displaced in the pressing direction. The movable part is provided in a shape biased by a spring in a direction opposite to the pressing direction. Therefore, when the force in the pressing direction is released, the movable portion returns to the original position by the biasing force of the spring. The board 17 is mounted with a connector 19 (see FIG. 5) to which the electrostatic sheet 10 is connected and a connector 29 (see FIG. 7) to which the display unit 11 is connected.

Further, two photo interrupters 20 and 21 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the rotation amount of the dial knob 2 are mounted on the substrate 17. Each photo interrupter 20, 21 has a transmitter 22 that transmits infrared light and a receiver 23 that receives infrared light. The transmitter 22 and the receiver 23 are provided at positions facing each other across the portion of the dial gear 9 where the teeth 9c are formed. When the tooth 9c is located between the transmitter 22 and the receiver 23, the infrared light from the transmitter 22 is blocked by the tooth 9c, so that the receiver 23 does not receive the infrared light. On the other hand, when the tooth 9c is not located between the transmitter 22 and the receiver 23, in other words, the slit between the tooth 9c and the tooth 9c is located between the transmitter 22 and the receiver 23. When receiving, the receiver 23 receives infrared light. Thus, the receiver 23 periodically receives a pulse signal as the dial gear 9 rotates as the dial knob 2 rotates. The number of pulses is a value corresponding to the rotation amount of the dial gear 9, that is, the rotation amount of the dial knob 2.

Furthermore, the rotation direction of the dial knob 2 can be detected by the two photo interrupters 20 and 21. Specifically, the arrangement positions of the two photo interrupters 20 and 21 are set so that the pulse signal output from one photo interrupter 20 and the pulse signal output from the other photo interrupter 21 are out of phase. The interval between the teeth 9c is adjusted. When the dial knob 2 is rotated clockwise (clockwise) and counterclockwise (counterclockwise), the pulse signal from one photointerrupter 20 is converted to the other photointerrupter 21. Whether the phase is advanced or delayed with respect to the pulse signal from is switched.

Further, a control unit 31 (see FIG. 10) is mounted on the substrate 17 for determining the operation content to the dial knob 2, controlling the display unit 11, and controlling each of the LEDs 24 to 27. The control unit 31 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and implements various functions such as determining the operation content to the dial knob 2 when the CPU executes a program stored in the ROM. The control unit 31 has a non-volatile memory 32 such as an EEPROM. The memory 32 stores image data to be displayed on the display unit 11.

The control unit 31 is electrically connected to the electrostatic sheet 10, the push switch 18, the photo interrupters 20 and 21, and the display unit 11. Based on the output signal from the electrostatic sheet 10, the controller 31 determines the presence / absence of the flick operation on the front end surface 2 a and the direction of the flick operation. That is, the control unit 31 outputs a signal with an operation from the electrode arranged on the left side of the electrostatic sheet 10, and then, based on the fact that the signal with an operation is outputted from the electrode arranged on the right side, It is determined that a right flick operation has been performed on the distal end surface 2a. The control unit 31 outputs a signal with an operation from the electrode arranged on the right side of the electrostatic sheet 10, and subsequently outputs a signal with an operation from the electrode arranged on the left side. It is determined that a left flick operation has been performed on 2a.

Further, the control unit 31 determines that the pressing operation has been performed on the dial knob 2 based on the reception of the ON signal from the push switch 18. Further, the control unit 31 measures the duration of the ON signal from the push switch 18 and determines whether or not the duration is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), thereby pressing the dial knob 2 for a long time. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed. In addition, the control unit 31 determines that a rotation operation has been performed on the dial knob 2 based on the reception of the pulse signals from the photo interrupters 20 and 21. At this time, the rotation amount of the dial knob 2 is determined based on the number of pulses. Further, the rotational direction of the dial knob 2 is determined based on the phase shift direction between the pulse signal from one photo interrupter 20 and the pulse signal from the other photo interrupter 21.

Details of control on the display unit 11 and control of the LEDs 24 to 27 executed by the control unit 31 will be described later.

FIG. 10 shows a configuration diagram of a vehicle control system 100 that performs various controls such as air conditioning control of the vehicle. The vehicle control system 100 includes an operating device 1, an external control device 40, an air conditioning unit 43, and an air conditioning sensor group 44. As described above, the controller device 1 includes the electrostatic sheet 10 that functions as a flick operation detection unit, the push switch 18 that functions as a pressing operation detection unit, the photo interrupters 20 and 21 that function as a rotation operation detection unit, and a display. Unit 11, LEDs 24 to 27, and a control unit 31 connected thereto.

On the other hand, the external control device 40 is a device that is provided separately from the operation device 1 and executes various vehicle controls such as air conditioning control based on operation signals from the operation device 1. The external control device 40 includes an air conditioner ECU (ECU: Electronic Control Unit) 41 that performs air conditioning control in the vehicle interior, and a plurality of ECUs 42 that are provided for each type of vehicle control that performs vehicle control other than air conditioning control. Each of the ECUs 41 and 42 is configured as well-known computer hardware including a CPU, ROM, RAM, an I / O that is a signal input / output circuit, a communication I / F that is a communication interface of an in-vehicle LAN, and the like. Each of the ECUs 41 and 42 and the control unit 31 of the controller device 1 are connected to be able to communicate with each other via an in-vehicle LAN 50 such as a CAN (Controller Area Network).

The air conditioning unit 43 is a unit that introduces air in which the temperature, the air volume, the blowing position, and the like are adjusted into the vehicle interior. Specifically, the air conditioning unit 43 includes an inside / outside air damper that switches between an outside air mode that generates air for air conditioning using air taken from outside the vehicle and an inside air mode that takes air in the vehicle interior and generates air for air conditioning. . The air conditioning unit 43 is arranged in a duct through which air for air conditioning flows, and a blower fan that adjusts the air volume of the air, an evaporator that is arranged downstream of the blower fan and cools the air to generate cold air, A heater core that is arranged downstream of the evaporator to raise the temperature of the air to generate warm air, an air mix damper that is arranged between the evaporator and the heater core and determines the mixing ratio of the cold air cooled by the evaporator and the warm air heated by the heater core, etc. I have.

The air conditioning sensor group 44 includes, for example, an inside air temperature sensor that detects the inside temperature of the vehicle, an outside air temperature sensor that detects the outside temperature of the vehicle, a post-evaporator sensor that detects the temperature of air immediately after passing through the evaporator, and a solar radiation sensor that detects the amount of solar radiation. And a plurality of sensors such as a humidity sensor for detecting the humidity inside the vehicle.

The air conditioner ECU 41 controls the operation of the air conditioning unit 43 in consideration of the sensor signal input from the air conditioning sensor group 44 so as to satisfy the air conditioning condition input from the operating device 1 (for example, the opening degree of the air mix damper). Adjusting the speed of the blower fan).

Next, details of processing executed by the control unit 31 and the external control device 40 will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the control unit 31 switches a change target (selection change target) for changing the state based on a flick operation to the dial knob 2 to another change target. In addition, the control unit 31 air-conditions a combination to be changed that is switched by a flick operation on the dial knob 2 based on a long press operation (for example, 2 seconds or more) on the dial knob 2. It switches between the air-conditioner mode (upper stage of FIG. 11) comprised from the combination of the change object regarding control, and the vehicle setting mode (lower stage of FIG. 11) comprised from the combination of the change object other than air-conditioning control.

First, the air conditioner mode will be described. As shown in the upper part of FIG. 11, the air conditioner mode sets “TEMP” as a change target to control the temperature of the air blown from the outlet so that the temperature desired by the user is set and the vehicle interior temperature is reached. Mode, "Blowout switching" mode that controls which air outlets out of the air outlets installed at multiple locations in the passenger compartment, "BLOW" mode that controls the air volume, and And a “detail” mode for performing control other than the above.

The “TEMP” mode is a mode in which the vehicle interior temperature can be set to an arbitrary temperature between a predetermined lower limit temperature LO and a predetermined upper limit temperature HI in predetermined temperature increments (for example, 1 ° C. increments). “Blow-out switching” mode includes “FACE” mode for blowing air to the upper body area of the driver, “B / L” mode for blowing air to both the upper body area and the foot area of the driver, and the driver's foot area Switch between the “FOOT” mode that blows air to the driver, the FOOT function that blows air to the driver ’s foot area, and the “FOOT / DEF” mode that simultaneously executes the DEF function that blows air to the windshield of the vehicle Mode.

“BLOW” mode is a mode in which the air volume from the air outlet is switched between levels 0-7. The “detail” mode further includes a plurality of lower change targets. Specifically, as the lower change targets, the “A / C” mode for switching on and off the compressor for cooling and dehumidification, the driver's seat and the assistant Three modes are included: a “DUAL” mode in which temperature control is performed individually at the seat, and an “S-FLOW” mode in which airflow to the front seat is prioritized and airflow to the rear seat is suppressed.

The control unit 31 selects one mode from the “TEMP” mode, the “blow-out port switching” mode, the “BLOW” mode, and the “detailed” mode by one flick operation to the distal end surface 2a. Specifically, the “TEMP” mode, “blow-out switch” mode, “BLOW” mode, and “detail” mode are arranged in this order, and the control unit 31 is selected before detecting the flick operation in this arrangement order. Switch to the mode located next to the mode you were in. It is assumed that the “TEMP” mode and the “detail” mode are also arranged in an adjacent positional relationship. For example, when it is determined that the right flick operation is performed in the state where the “TEMP” mode is selected, the mode is switched to the “blow-out switch” mode located on the right side of the “TEMP” mode. When it is determined that the flick operation is performed, the mode is switched to the “detail” mode located on the left side of the “TEMP” mode.

Similarly, for example, when a flick operation is performed in a state where the “blow-out switch” mode is selected, the control unit 31 switches to the “BLOW” mode when the operation direction is the right direction, In this case, the mode is switched to “TEMP” mode. For example, when a flick operation is performed in a state where the “BLOW” mode is selected, the control unit 31 switches to the “detail” mode when the operation direction is the right direction, and “blows out” when the operation direction is the left direction. Switch to “Switch” mode. For example, when the “detail” mode is selected and the flick operation is performed, the control unit 31 switches to the “TEMP” mode when the operation direction is the right direction, and “BLOW” when the operation direction is the left direction. Switch to mode. As described above, the mode switching direction is set to be opposite between when the flick operation is performed in the right direction and when the flick operation is performed in the left direction.

In addition, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 11 to display an image indicating the state of the selected mode in synchronization with the flick operation on the distal end surface 2a. Specifically, the control unit 31 acquires the current state of the mode selected based on the flick operation from the air conditioner ECU 41. Then, the control unit 31 reads an image indicating the acquired state from the memory 32 and causes the display unit 11 to display the image. Thereby, the image displayed on the display unit 11, that is, the current mode state is displayed in the central portion 3 of the distal end surface 2a. Note that the current state of the selected mode may be acquired from the air conditioner ECU 41 after the detection of the flick operation, or the current state of all modes is acquired from the air conditioner ECU 41 in advance before the detection of the flick operation and these are stored in the memory 32. You may remember. By acquiring the current state of the mode in advance, the deviation between the timing of the flick operation and the timing of switching the image can be reduced.

For example, when switching to the “TEMP” mode, the control unit 31 displays an image 200 (temperature setting display) indicating the current set temperature based on information from the air conditioner ECU 41 as shown in FIG. To display.

For example, when the control unit 31 switches to the “blower outlet switching” mode, the four modes (“FACE” mode, “B / An image 210 (air outlet display) indicating the current mode selected from “L” mode, “FOOT” mode, and “FOOT / DEF” mode) is displayed on the display unit 11. In this air outlet display 210, an image 211 indicating the “FACE” mode, an image 212 indicating the “B / L” mode, an image 213 indicating the “FOOT” mode, and an image 214 indicating the “FOOT / DEF” mode. One of the displays is performed.

For example, when switching to the “BLOW” mode, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 11 to display an image 220 (air volume display) indicating the current air volume based on information from the air conditioner ECU 41. The air volume display 220 includes a blower image 221 showing a blower and a level image 222 showing a blower air volume level. The blower image 221 is a moving image indicating that the blower is rotating at a higher speed as the air volume level is higher. In the level image 222, display areas of a plurality of bars extending in the vertical direction of the screen are arranged side by side, and a longer bar display area is set on the right side. The level image 222 represents the level of the air volume according to the number of bars displayed from the left side.

For example, when switching to the “detail” mode, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 11 to perform the detail display 230 of FIG. 12 based on information from the air conditioner ECU 41. The detailed display 230 includes an image 231 showing the on / off state of the “A / C” mode, an image 232 showing the on / off state of the “DUAL” mode, and an image 233 showing the on / off state of the “S-FLOW” mode. Including.

When switching the display by the flick operation, for example, the control unit 31 erases the image displayed before the flick operation so as to slide in the flick operation direction, and displays the newly displayed image on the side opposite to the flick operation direction. Slide it from the end to display it in the center of the screen. According to this, it is possible to make it easy for the user to grasp that the display is switched in conjunction with the flick operation or that the display is switched according to the direction of the flick operation.

Furthermore, when there is a rotating operation or a pressing operation on the dial knob 2, the control unit 31 reflects the state after the change of the current mode on the image displayed on the display unit 11 based on the operation content. . Specifically, when the current mode is “TEMP mode” and the dial knob 2 is rotated, the control unit 31 notifies the air conditioner ECU 41 that there is an operation to change the set temperature, and the dial knob 2 is also notified to the air conditioner ECU 41. As the rotation amount, for example, the number of pulses in the pulse signal output from the photo interrupters 20 and 21 may be notified, or how many times the force sense is given once for the rotation operation of the dial knob 2 is performed. It may be calculated based on the pulse signals from the photo interrupters 20 and 21, and the calculated value may be notified.

The air conditioner ECU 41 changes the set temperature by an amount corresponding to the rotation amount and the rotation direction notified from the control unit 31. Specifically, the air conditioner ECU 41 changes the direction to increase the set temperature when the rotation direction of the dial knob 2 is the right direction, and increases the amount of temperature increase as the rotation amount of the dial knob 2 increases. When the rotation direction of the dial knob 2 is the left direction, the air conditioner ECU 41 changes the setting temperature to a lowering direction. At this time, the amount of temperature decrease increases as the rotation amount of the dial knob 2 increases. Thereafter, the air conditioner ECU 41 notifies the controller 31 of the changed set temperature. The control unit 31 updates the display so that the notified set temperature is obtained.

The control unit 31 calculates the changed set temperature or change amount of the set temperature based on the rotation amount and rotation direction of the dial knob 2, and updates the display based on the calculated set temperature or change amount. The changed set temperature or the amount of change in the set temperature may be notified to the air conditioner ECU 41. The air conditioner ECU 41 changes the set temperature based on the set temperature or the change amount notified from the control unit 31. According to this, since the control unit 31 can update the display without communication with the air conditioner ECU 41, the deviation between the timing when the dial knob 2 is rotated and the timing when the display is updated is reduced. it can.

In addition, when the current mode is the “blowout outlet switching” mode and the dial knob 2 is rotated, the control unit 31 performs an operation of switching the blowout opening, and the rotation amount and rotation of the dial knob 2. The air conditioner ECU 41 is notified of the direction. The air conditioner ECU 41 switches between the “FACE” mode, the “B / L” mode, the “FOOT” mode, and the “FOOT / DEF” mode based on the rotation amount and the rotation direction notified from the control unit 31. Specifically, the “FACE” mode, “B / L” mode, “FOOT” mode, and “FOOT / DEF” mode are arranged in this order, and in either direction of this arrangement order based on the current outlet mode. Whether to switch is determined based on the rotation direction of the dial knob 2. Further, it is determined on the basis of the rotation amount of the dial knob 2 whether to switch to the blower outlet mode located in the arrangement order with the current blower outlet mode as a reference.

For example, when the air outlet ECU 41 is in the “FACE” mode, when the dial knob 2 has two-stage rotation in the right direction (rotation amount to which two haptics are given), The outlet mode is switched from the “FACE” mode to the “FOOT” mode. The air conditioner ECU 41 switches the air outlet mode to the “FACE” mode, for example, when the current air outlet mode is in the “B / L” mode and the dial knob 2 is rotated one step to the left. .

Thereafter, the air conditioner ECU 41 notifies the control unit 31 of the outlet mode after switching. The control part 31 switches the display of the display part 11 to the image which showed the notified blower outlet mode.

The control unit 31 determines which outlet mode to switch to based on the amount and direction of rotation of the dial knob 2, switches the display to the image of the determined outlet mode, and sets the outlet mode to the air conditioner ECU 41. May be notified.

In addition, when the current mode is the “BLOW” mode and the dial knob 2 is rotated, the control unit 31 determines that there is an operation for changing the air volume, the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the dial knob 2. Is sent to the air conditioner ECU 41. The air conditioner ECU 41 changes the air volume level by an amount corresponding to the rotation amount and the rotation direction notified from the control unit 31. Specifically, the air conditioner ECU 41 changes the direction of increasing the air volume level when the rotation direction of the dial knob 2 is rightward. At this time, the amount of increase in the air volume level increases as the rotation amount of the dial knob 2 increases. When the rotation direction of the dial knob 2 is the left direction, the air conditioner ECU 41 changes the direction to decrease the air volume level. At this time, the amount of decrease in the air volume level increases as the rotation amount of the dial knob 2 increases. Thereafter, the air conditioner ECU 41 notifies the control unit 31 of the changed air volume level. The control unit 31 updates the display so that the notified air volume level is obtained.

The control unit 31 determines which airflow level to switch to based on the rotation amount and rotation direction of the dial knob 2, switches the display to the image of the determined airflow level, and notifies the airflow ECU 41 of the airflow level. May be.

In addition, when the current mode is the “detail” mode and there is a rotation operation as a specific operation on the dial knob 2, the control unit 31 determines “A / A” based on the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the dial knob 2. Select one of “C” mode, “DUAL” mode, and “S-FLOW” mode. Specifically, at first, the “A / C” mode, “DUAL” mode, and “S-FLOW” mode are not selected, and when the dial knob 2 is rotated in this state, the rotation direction is affected. First, a frame image 235 that surrounds any of the “A / C” mode, “DUAL” mode, and “S-FLOW” mode with a frame is displayed on the display unit 11. This indicates that the mode surrounded by the frame image 235 is selected.

Then, when the rotation operation to the dial knob 2 is performed again while the frame image 235 is displayed, the control unit 31 rotates the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the dial knob 2 with reference to the mode surrounded by the frame image 235. The frame image 235 is moved to a mode according to the above. Specifically, when the rotation direction of the dial knob 2 is rightward, “A / C” mode → “DUAL” mode → “S-FLOW” mode → “A / C” mode → The frame image 235 is moved in the switching direction. On the other hand, when the rotation direction of the dial knob 2 is leftward, every time one rotation is performed, “A / C” mode → “S-FLOW” mode → “DUAL” mode → “A / C” mode → The frame image 235 is moved in the switching direction. In this way, when the current mode is the “detail” mode and the dial knob 2 is operated in a specific manner, the control unit 31 changes the state from among a plurality of lower change targets included in the “detail” mode. Select the lower-level change target. Here, the “specific operation” refers to those for an operation unit that can perform a plurality of different types of operations such as a rotation operation to the dial knob 2, a short press operation, and a long press operation of the dial knob 2, such as the dial knob 2. A specific operation among a plurality of types of operations.

When the dial knob 2 is pressed while the frame image 235 is displayed, the control unit 31 notifies the air conditioner ECU 41 that an operation for switching on and off the mode surrounded by the frame image 235 has been performed. To do. When this notification is given, the air conditioner ECU 41 switches the mode on or off. For example, when the air conditioner ECU 41 is notified that the operation to switch the operation of the “A / C” mode is performed from the control unit 31 in the state where the “A / C” mode is off, the “A / C” mode Switch from off to on. Thereafter, the air conditioner ECU 41 notifies the control unit 31 of the state of the mode after switching (that is, whether it is on or off). The control part 31 switches the display of the display part 11 so that it may be in the notified state.

The control unit 31 determines whether to turn on or off the mode surrounded by the frame image 235 when the dial knob 2 is pressed while the frame image 235 is displayed. The display unit 11 may be switched so that the determined state is obtained, and the air conditioner ECU 41 may be notified that there has been an operation for switching on and off the mode surrounded by the frame image 235. According to this, since the control unit 31 can update the display without communication with the air conditioner ECU 41, the deviation between the timing when the dial knob 2 is pressed and the timing when the display is updated is reduced. it can.

When the frame image 235 is displayed and the left flick operation is performed on the front end surface 2a, the control unit 31 switches to the “BLOW” mode and the display on the display unit 11 is changed to the air volume display 220. Switch to. When the frame image 235 is displayed and the flick operation in the right direction is performed on the front end surface 2 a, the control unit 31 switches to the “TEMP” mode and changes the display of the display unit 11 to the temperature setting display 200. Switch.

The air conditioner ECU 41 controls the air conditioning unit 43 so as to be in the changed state when the mode state is changed by the operation of the controller device 1.

Further, the control unit 31 controls the light emission of the LEDs 24 to 27 according to the current mode. Specifically, for example, when the current mode is the “BLOW” mode, the control unit 31 causes the LEDs 24 to 26 to emit light and sets the emission color to, for example, white. Thereby, the lighting part 4 (blower mark part 4a, right operation mark part 4b, left operation mark part 4c) lights in white. That is, the white LEDs 24, 25a, and 26a (see FIG. 6) emit light. When the blower mark portion 4a is lit, the user can easily grasp that the air volume of the blower is changed by operating the dial knob 2. Further, since the right operation mark portion 4b is lit, the user can easily grasp that the air volume of the blower is increased by the rotation operation of the dial knob 2 in the right direction. Further, when the left operation mark portion 4c is lit, it is possible for the user to easily grasp that the air volume of the blower is reduced by the rotation operation of the dial knob 2 in the left direction.

For example, when the current mode is the “TEMP” mode, the control unit 31 turns off the LED 24 that supplies light to the blower mark unit 4a, and white LED 25a among the LEDs 25a and 25b that supply light to the right operation mark unit 4b. Is turned off, the red LED 25b is caused to emit light, the white LED 26a is turned off, and the blue LED 26b is caused to emit light among the LEDs 26a and 26b that supply light to the left operation mark portion 4c. According to this, the right operation mark portion 4b is lit in red, and red is a color reminiscent of a high temperature, so that the set temperature is increased by rotating the dial knob 2 in the right direction. Can be easily grasped by the user. Further, the left operation mark portion 4c is lit in blue, and since blue is a color reminiscent of low temperature, it is indicated to the user that the set temperature decreases due to the left rotation of the dial knob 2. It can be easily grasped.

The control unit 31 turns off the LEDs 24 to 26, that is, turns off the lighting unit 4 when the current mode is, for example, the “blow-out switch” mode or the “detailed” mode.

In addition, the control unit 31 causes the LED 27 that supplies light to the illumination unit 5a to emit light and changes the emission color of the LED 27 according to the current mode, regardless of which mode is the current mode. According to this, since the illumination knob 5a illuminates the surroundings of the dial knob 2 and the illumination color changes according to the current mode, the merchantability can be improved and the user can easily understand that the mode has changed. .

Next, the vehicle setting mode shown in the lower part of FIG. 11 will be described. The vehicle setting mode includes a “DRIVE” mode, a “seat heater” mode, a “running assistance” mode, and a “detail” mode as change targets.

The “DRIVE” mode is a mode related to the control of the drive unit (engine, motor) of the vehicle, and more specifically, among the “NORMAL” mode, the “ECO” mode, the “SPORTS” mode, and the “EV” mode. It is a mode to switch to either. The “NORMAL” mode is a mode for controlling the drive unit so as to realize normal traveling. The “ECO” mode is a mode for controlling the drive unit so as to realize traveling with better fuel efficiency than the “NORMAL” mode. The “SPORTS” mode is a mode for controlling the drive unit so as to realize traveling with better acceleration and traveling with higher torque than the “NORMAL” mode. The “EV” mode is a mode in which traveling is performed only with a motor on the assumption that both an engine and a motor are provided as a drive unit of the vehicle.

The “seat heater” mode is a mode for setting the power of the sea heater of the vehicle. Specifically, the “OFF” mode for stopping the seat heater, the “LO” mode for operating the seat heater at low power, The mode is switched to either the “MID” mode that operates with power or the “HI” mode that operates with high power.

The “driving support” mode further includes a plurality of lower-level change targets. Specifically, the lower-level change targets include clearance sonar, BSM (blind spot monitor), and AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System). . The clearance sonar is a sensor that detects an obstacle existing around the vehicle. The system using the clearance sonar is a system that detects an obstacle around the vehicle by the clearance sonar and gives a warning. BSM is a system that supports the driver's judgment when changing lanes. Specifically, a radar sensor detects a vehicle running in a region (dead zone) that is not reflected in the door mirror of the adjacent lane and notifies the vehicle. System. The AFS is a system that changes the direction of the headlight according to the direction in which the handle is turned.

The “detail” mode is a mode including a plurality of lower change targets, and specifically includes ICS (intelligent clearance sonar), PCS (pre-crash safety system), and TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system). The ICS is a system that reduces collision damage by detecting an obstacle with a clearance sonar when the vehicle starts suddenly due to a mistake in the accelerator pedal. The PCS is a system that assists the driver in avoiding a collision by warning or braking force control when a vehicle or a pedestrian on the route is detected by a front sensor and it is determined that the possibility of a collision is high. TPMS is a system that monitors tire pressure.

The controller 31 switches to the “DRIVE” mode, the “seat heater” mode, the “driving support” mode, or the “detailed” mode by flicking the front end surface 2a in the same manner as switching the modes in the air conditioner mode. Switching (see the lower part of FIG. 11).

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 11 to display an image showing the current state of the mode selected by the flick operation. Specifically, when the control unit 31 switches to the “DRIVE” mode by a flick operation, the ECU that controls the “DRIVE” mode among the ECUs 42 (see FIG. 10) constituting the external control device 40 has the “NORMAL” mode, It is confirmed which one of “ECO” mode, “SPORTS” mode, and “EV” mode is set. Based on the confirmation result, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 11 to display any one of the images 301 to 304 shown in FIG. An image 301 is an image showing the “NORMAL” mode. An image 302 is an image showing the “ECO” mode. An image 303 is an image showing the “SPORTS” mode. An image 304 is an image showing the “EV” mode.

Also, when switching to the “seat heater” mode, the control unit 31 confirms the current operating state of the seat heater with the ECU that controls the seat heater. Based on the confirmation result, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 11 to display any one of the images 311 to 314 shown in FIG. An image 311 is an image showing the “OFF” mode. An image 312 is an image showing the “LO” mode. An image 313 is an image showing the “MID” mode. The image 314 is an image showing the “HI” mode.

Further, when the control unit 31 switches to the “running support” mode, the ECU 31 controls the clearance sonar, the ECU that controls the BSM, and the ECU that controls the AFS. Confirm. Based on the confirmation result, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 11 to display an image 320 showing the states of clearance sonar, BSM, and AFS.

In addition, when switching to the “detail” mode, the control unit 31 confirms the current state (ON or OFF) of each system with the ECU that controls the ICS, the ECU that controls the PCS, and the ECU that controls the TPMS. . Based on the confirmation result, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 11 to display an image 330 indicating each state of ICS, PCS, and TPMS.

Furthermore, when there is a rotating operation or a pressing operation on the dial knob 2, the control unit 31 notifies the related ECU of the operation content. Upon receiving this notification, the ECU changes the mode state based on the notified operation details, and notifies the control unit 31 of the changed state. The control part 31 updates the display of the display part 11 so that it may be in the state notified from ECU.

As shown in FIG. 13, for example, when the current mode is “DRIVE” mode, the dial knob 2 can be switched to any one of “NORMAL” mode, “ECO” mode, “SPORTS” mode, and “EV” mode by rotating the dial knob 2. The display is switched to any one of the images 301 to 304.

For example, when the current mode is the “seat heater” mode, the dial knob 2 is rotated to switch to any one of the “OFF” mode, the “LO” mode, the “MID” mode, and the “HI” mode. The display is switched to any one of 314.

Further, for example, when the current mode is the “driving support” mode or the “detail” mode, as in the “detail” mode of the air conditioner mode, any lower change target is selected by rotating the dial knob 2, The lower change target state (ON or OFF) selected by pressing the dial knob 2 is switched.

Moreover, the control part 31 changes the illumination color of the illumination part 5a according to each mode of vehicle setting mode similarly to an air-conditioner mode.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, each change target constituting the air conditioner mode and each change subject constituting the vehicle setting mode can be changed by operating one dial knob 2. Compared with the case where an operation unit is provided for each change target, the number of operation units can be reduced, and space can be saved. Moreover, even if the type of change target varies depending on the vehicle type, it is possible to suppress the design of the operation panel from changing greatly depending on the vehicle type by realizing the state change function of each change target by operating the dial knob 2. . Therefore, the design burden on the operation panel can be reduced. On the other hand, in the configuration in which an operation unit is provided for each change target, there are some types of vehicles to be changed, and some types have many types to be changed, so the number of operation units varies greatly depending on the vehicle type. . As a result, the design of the operation panel varies greatly depending on the vehicle model, and the design burden increases.

Further, in the present embodiment, the mode is switched by flicking the distal end surface 2a of the dial knob 2, that is, the user can switch the mode only by holding the finger left or right on the distal end surface 2a. It is possible to reduce the user's operation burden associated with the operation and improve the operability. Further, since the mode switching operation (flick operation) is easy, it is possible to quickly switch to a desired mode.

Also, by using the tip surface 2a of the dial knob 2 as the surface on which the flick operation is performed, space can be saved as compared with the case where the flick operation surface is arranged at a position other than the dial knob 2.

Moreover, it is possible to suppress the structure of the controller device 1 from becoming complicated by making the mode switching operation a non-movable flick operation.

Further, since the current mode is displayed on the front end surface 2a, the user can easily grasp the mode switching by the flick operation. Moreover, space saving can be achieved compared with the structure which arrange | positions a display part in positions other than the front end surface 2a.

Further, by switching between the air conditioner mode and the vehicle center constant mode by a long press operation on the dial knob 2, the vehicle setting mode that is less frequently used than the air conditioner mode can be arranged in a different hierarchy from the air conditioner mode. . Thereby, compared with the case where air-conditioner mode and vehicle setting mode are arrange | positioned on the same hierarchy, the frequency | count of a flick operation can be reduced and operativity can be improved.

Also, since the colors of the lighting unit 4 and the illumination unit 5a change according to the current mode, the merchantability can be improved and the user can easily understand that the mode has changed.

In addition to the flick operation, the dial knob 2 is configured to be capable of two types of movable operations including a pressing operation and a rotating operation. Is possible.

The “detail” mode of the air conditioner mode, the “driving support” mode and the “detail” mode of the vehicle setting mode further include a plurality of lower change targets, and the states of the plurality of lower change targets are displayed simultaneously. Therefore, it is possible to quickly grasp the states of a plurality of lower change targets.

In addition, this indication is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the limit which does not deviate from description of a claim. For example, in the above embodiment, the mode is switched based on the flick operation in the left-right direction. However, in addition to or instead of the flick operation in the left-right direction, the mode is also changed by a flick operation in a direction other than the left-right direction (for example, the up-down direction). You may make it switch. In this case, a flick operation in a direction other than the left-right direction can also be detected by dividing the electrode of the electrostatic sheet in a direction other than the left-right direction.

Also, the surface on which the flick operation is performed may be provided at a position other than the dial knob. For example, the mode can be more easily switched by providing the flick operation surface as close to the driver seat as possible (for example, the position between the driver seat and the passenger seat, or the position of the steering wheel).

Also, the display unit may be provided at a position other than the dial knob. For example, the dial knob is provided at a position close to the user (position between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, or the position of the steering wheel), and the display unit is provided at a position where the user's line of sight changes little (the same height position as the windshield). Thus, while improving the user operability, the movement of the user's line of sight accompanying the operation can be reduced, that is, the visibility of the display unit can be improved.

Also, the following changes may be made. That is, the surface on which the flick operation is performed and the display unit are provided independently of each other. A plurality of change targets are displayed on the display unit at the same time, and one of them is displayed with an image (for example, a selection frame) indicating that it is selected as a selection change target. When a flick operation is performed on the surface, the selection change target is switched by shifting the image such as the selection frame to another change target position.

Further, the present disclosure may be applied to a movable operation unit (for example, an operation unit that can be swung like a joystick, a dial knob that slides left and right and up and down) other than a rotation operation and a press operation.

In the above embodiment, the dial knob 2 corresponds to the operation unit of the present disclosure. The electrostatic sheet 10 corresponds to the detection unit and the first detection unit of the present disclosure. The control unit 31 corresponds to the control unit and the display control unit of the present disclosure. The push switch 18 and the photo interrupters 20 and 21 correspond to the second detection unit of the present disclosure. The lighting unit 4, the illumination unit 5a, and the LEDs 24 to 27 correspond to the illumination unit of the present disclosure. The long pressing operation on the distal end surface 2a corresponds to a first specific operation. The rotation operation of the dial knob 2 in the “detail” mode of the air conditioner mode, the “running assistance” mode of the vehicle setting mode, and the “detail” mode corresponds to a second specific operation.

The operating device 1 mounted on the above-described vehicle includes a surface 2a, an operating unit 2, a detecting unit 10, and a control unit 31. The operation unit 2 is operated to change the state of a selection change target that is a change target selected from a plurality of predetermined change targets. The detection unit 10 detects a slide operation that is an operation of sliding on the surface. The control unit 31 switches the selection change target to another change target based on the slide operation detected by the detection unit.

The above-described operation device 1 is mounted on a vehicle and includes an operation unit 2, a first detection unit 10, second detection units 18, 20, 21, a display unit 11, and a display control unit 31. The operation unit 2 has a protruding shape, has a surface 2a at the tip, and is provided so that a movable operation can be performed separately from the flick operation on the surface. The first detection unit 10 detects a flick operation on the surface. The second detection units 18, 20, and 21 detect a movable operation on the operation unit. The display unit 11 displays an image on the surface. The display control unit 31 selects one of a plurality of predetermined change targets based on the flick operation detected by the first detection unit, and sets the selected change target state as the selected change target. The displayed image is displayed on the display unit, and on the basis of the movable operation detected by the second detection unit, the image displayed on the display unit is updated to an image showing the changed state of the selection change target To do.

According to the operation device of the present disclosure, since a plurality of change target state change functions can be integrated into one operation unit, space saving can be achieved as compared with the case where an operation unit is provided for each change target. Also in the present disclosure, although an operation for selecting a change target for changing the state is required, the selection operation is a slide operation, and the user can select a desired change target by sliding a finger on the surface. . As described above, by enabling the selection change target to be switched by the slide operation, the operation burden on the user can be reduced. That is, operability can be improved.

In the present disclosure, the flick operation refers to an operation of releasing a finger from the surface while sliding the finger on the surface so as to quickly repel the finger on the surface.

Although the present disclosure has been described based on the embodiments, it is understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments and structures. The present disclosure includes various modifications and modifications within the equivalent range. In addition, various combinations and forms, as well as other combinations and forms including only one element, more or less, are within the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.

Claims (17)

1. An operating device (1) mounted on a vehicle,
   Surface (2a);
   An operation unit (2) for performing an operation of changing a state of a selection change target that is a change target selected from a plurality of predetermined change targets;
   A detection unit (10) for detecting a slide operation which is an operation of sliding on the surface;
   A control unit (31) that switches the selection change target to another change target based on the slide operation detected by the detection unit;
   An operating device comprising:
2. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the slide operation is a flick operation.
3. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a display unit (11) for displaying an image showing a state of the selection change target.
4. The operation device according to claim 3, wherein the display unit displays the image on the surface.
5. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operating unit is a movable operating unit.
6. The operation device according to claim 5, wherein the operation unit is an operation unit that performs a rotation operation.
7. The operation device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the operation unit is an operation unit in which a pressing operation is performed.
8. The operation part has a protruding shape,
   The operating device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the surface is provided at a distal end portion of the operating portion.
9. The detection unit distinguishes and detects the slide operation in a plurality of directions,
   The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control unit selects the change target according to the direction of the slide operation detected by the detection unit as the selection change target.
10. The detection unit distinguishes and detects the sliding operation in the first direction and the sliding operation in the second direction opposite to the first direction,
    When the detection unit detects the slide operation, the control unit is selected as the selection change target before detection of the slide operation in a predetermined arrangement order among the plurality of change targets. The selection change object is switched to the change object located next to the change object, and when the detection unit detects the slide operation in the first direction and when the slide operation in the second direction is detected. The operating device according to claim 9, wherein the switching direction of the selection change target is set in the reverse direction.
11. The control unit is configured to change another combination of the change targets for switching the selection change target by the slide operation to the surface based on the first specific operation performed on the operation unit. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the operating device is switched to a combination to be changed.
12. Among the change targets, a change target including a plurality of lower change targets is further included.
    The control unit is configured to perform a plurality of operations based on a second specific operation performed on the operation unit in a state where the change target including the plurality of lower change targets is selected as the selection change target. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein a lower change target for changing a state is selected from the lower change targets.
13. Among the change targets, a change target including a plurality of lower change targets is further included.
    The control unit includes a plurality of the lower change targets based on a rotation operation of the operation unit performed in a state where the change target including the plurality of lower change targets is selected as the selection change target. The operation device according to claim 6, wherein a lower change target for changing the state is selected from the list.
14. The illumination unit (4, 5a, 24 to 27), which is a part that performs illumination of the operation device and changes an illumination color according to the selection change target, according to any one of claims 1 to 13. Operating device.
15. 15. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the change target is a change target related to air conditioning control of the vehicle.
16. The operation device according to claim 15, wherein the change target related to vehicle control unrelated to air conditioning is included in addition to the change target related to air conditioning control of the vehicle.
17. Mounted on the vehicle,
    An operating portion (2) having a protruding shape, having a surface (2a) at the tip, and capable of a movable operation separately from the flick operation to the surface;
    A first detection unit (10) for detecting a flick operation on the surface;
    A second detection unit (18, 20, 21) for detecting the movable operation to the operation unit;
    A display unit (11) for displaying an image on the surface;
    Based on the flick operation detected by the first detection unit, an image indicating a state of the selection change target that is the selected change target is selected from a plurality of predetermined change targets. The image that is displayed on the display unit, and that shows the state after the change of the selection change target, the image displayed by the display unit based on the movable operation detected by the second detection unit A display control unit (31) to be updated to
    An operating device (1) comprising:

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