WO2018079147A1 - Multi-directional input device - Google Patents

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WO2018079147A1
WO2018079147A1 PCT/JP2017/034158 JP2017034158W WO2018079147A1 WO 2018079147 A1 WO2018079147 A1 WO 2018079147A1 JP 2017034158 W JP2017034158 W JP 2017034158W WO 2018079147 A1 WO2018079147 A1 WO 2018079147A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K20/00—Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
    • B60K20/02—Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K20/00—Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
    • B60K20/02—Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means
    • B60K20/04—Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means floor mounted
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/04—Controlling members for hand actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/20—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch wherein an auxiliary movement thereof, or of an attachment thereto, is necessary before the main movement is possible or effective, e.g. for unlatching, for coupling

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  • the present invention relates to a multidirectional input device, and more particularly to a multidirectional input device that switches a transmission of a vehicle.
  • a multi-directional input device that switches a transmission of a vehicle by switching a shift position of an operation lever is known.
  • the multidirectional input device is provided with a lock unit to prevent the multidirectional input device from being switched by an unintended external force.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a multidirectional input device in which an operation lever cannot be operated unless a lock is released using a knob button.
  • the multidirectional input device of Patent Document 1 includes an operation lever that extends linearly from a rotation shaft, a knob button that can move in a direction (lateral direction) orthogonal to the direction in which the operation lever extends (vertical direction), and the movement of the knob button And a rod that moves in the vertical direction in response to the unlocking of the operation lever.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a multidirectional input device that is easy to operate even when the hand of the operator is small or the grip strength of the operator is weak.
  • the present invention includes an operation lever that can be shifted to a plurality of shift positions, and a lock portion that can be switched between a locked state that restricts the shift operation and an unlocked state that enables the shift operation.
  • a knob that is gripped by an operator, a switch that switches between a locked state and an unlocked state, and a rotation support unit that rotatably supports the switch with respect to the knob, the switch being centered on the rotation support unit
  • the lock unit is a multi-directional input device that can be rotated in a rotation direction approaching the knob and a direction opposite to the rotation direction, and is switched to an unlocked state in response to the switch rotating in the rotation direction.
  • the switch for switching the lock portion rotates with a small force around the rotation support portion based on the lever principle, so that the operator's hand is small compared to the conventional mechanism for starting the button in translation. Even if the operator's grip strength is weak, it is easy to operate.
  • the lock is not released unless the force is considerably large.
  • the lock is not released unless the force is applied with a large stroke. In other words, since the lever principle is used, it is difficult to release the lock by an unintended force and it is difficult to malfunction.
  • the switch since the switch is supported by the rotation support portion, the backlash is suppressed with a simple configuration as compared with the conventional button, and the operation feeling can be improved. Furthermore, since the switch can rotate in the direction opposite to the rotation direction approaching the knob around the rotation support portion, the switch can be easily operated by the operation of grasping the knob.
  • the switch covers a part of the knob from the outside.
  • the switch since the switch covers a part of the outer surface of the knob, it can be operated with the palm of the operator. Therefore, it is easier to operate even when the operator's hand is small or when the operator's grip is weak, compared to a conventional mechanism that pushes the button into the knob.
  • the operation lever can be operated in a main operation direction and a sub operation direction substantially orthogonal to the main operation direction, and a rotation direction is substantially orthogonal to the sub operation direction.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional input device taken along line 4-4 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional input device taken along line 5-5 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional input device shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the z1 side.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional input device shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the z2 side.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional input device in the same cross section as FIG. 5 in the unlocked state.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multidirectional input device 100 of the present embodiment.
  • the multidirectional input device 100 includes a housing 110 that is fixed to the vehicle and accommodates some of the components of the multidirectional input device 100, an operation lever 120 that is movable relative to the housing 110, and a shift operation.
  • a lock unit 130 that can be switched between a lock state that restricts the shift and a lock release state that enables a shift operation.
  • the x direction, the y direction, and the z direction orthogonal to each other are defined.
  • the x direction is expressed without distinguishing the x1 direction and the x2 direction that are opposite to each other.
  • the y direction represents the y1 direction and the y2 direction that are opposite to each other without distinction.
  • the z direction represents the z1 direction and the z2 direction that are opposite to each other without distinction.
  • the housing 110 is a hollow substantially rectangular parallelepiped member that surrounds the internal space 111.
  • the housing 110 is not limited to this shape.
  • the housing 110 has a plate-like upper plate 112 extending substantially parallel to the xy plane on the z1 side.
  • the upper plate 112 is provided with an opening 113 that opens the internal space 111 to the outside of the housing 110.
  • the opening 113 has a substantially T shape extending in the y1, y2, and x1 directions when viewed from the z direction.
  • the opening 113 slightly extends from the upper plate 112 in the z2 direction.
  • FIG. 4 shows a cross section of a portion (that is, a T-shaped horizontal bar portion) linearly extending in the y direction in the substantially T-shaped opening 113 shown in FIG.
  • the width of the opening 113 in the y direction is narrower than the width of the internal space 111 in the y direction.
  • a support portion 114 that rotatably supports a sphere portion 121-2, which will be described later, is provided.
  • the opening 113 and the support part 114 are in a position overlapping when viewed from the z direction.
  • a position detection unit that detects the shift position of the operation lever 120, a cam unit that provides a feeling of operation of the operation lever 120, and the operation lever 120 are elastically returned to the initial state shown in FIG.
  • Other components such as an elastic portion may be provided.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional input device 100 as viewed from the z1 side.
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional input device 100 as seen from the z2 side.
  • the operation lever 120 includes a shaft body 121, a knob 122 held by the operator, two nuts 123, a switch 124 that covers a part of the knob 122 from the outside, and the switch 124 can be rotated with respect to the knob 122. And a rotation support portion 125 that supports the control screw 126 and a restriction screw 126.
  • the shaft 121 includes a substantially cylindrical operation shaft 121-1 having a central axis extending in parallel with the z direction, and a substantially spherical shape fixed to the z2 side end of the operation shaft 121-1.
  • the operation shaft 121-1 extends from the internal space 111 through the opening 113 to the outside of the housing 110 in the z1 direction.
  • a thread groove is carved in the vicinity of the z1 side end portion of the operation shaft 121-1.
  • the spherical body portion 121-2 is rotatably supported by the support portion 114 of the housing 110.
  • the operation shaft 121-1 rotates around the center of the sphere 121-2 and falls in the y1, y2, and x1 directions.
  • the annular protrusion 121-3 is located in the internal space 111 between the opening 113 of the housing 110 and the spherical portion 121-2 in the z direction.
  • the knob 122 includes a first cavity 122-1 opened on the z1 side, a regulating surface 122-2 partially surrounding the first cavity 122-1, and a first cavity 122-1. And a first hole 122-4 located on the y2 side of the edge of the first cavity 122-1 on the z1 side.
  • the knob 122 includes a fixing hole 122-5 penetrating in the z2 direction from the z2 side end of the first cavity 122-1, and a z2 direction from the z2 side end of the first cavity 122-1. And two longitudinal holes 122-6 penetrating toward it.
  • the regulation surface 122-2 is substantially U-shaped when viewed from the z direction.
  • the restricting surface 122-2 extends from the x1 side of the first cavity 122-1 to the x2 side through the y1 side.
  • the y1 side end of the regulating surface 122-2 is located on the z2 side with respect to the y2 side end.
  • the restriction hole 122-3 extends in the z direction.
  • the regulation hole 122-3 is located on the z1 side from the y1 side end of the regulation surface 122-2.
  • the restriction hole 122-3 is located at the center of the knob 122 in the x direction.
  • the first bearing 122-4 has a first through hole 122-7 that penetrates the knob 122 in the x direction.
  • the first bearing 122-4 is located in the vicinity of the center of the two y2 side end portions of the regulating surface 122-2.
  • the end portion on the z1 side of the operation shaft 121-1 is located in the fixed hole 122-5.
  • the knob 122 is fixed to the operation shaft 121-1 by two nuts 123 positioned on both sides in the z direction of the fixing hole 122-5.
  • the fixing hole 122-5 is located between the two vertical holes 122-6 in the x direction. As shown in FIG. 4, when the positions in the y direction are compared, the fixing hole 122-5 is located between the restriction hole 122-3 and the first bearing 122-4.
  • the switch 124 includes a second cavity 124-1 opened in the z2 direction, two second bearings 124-2 located on the y2 side of the second cavity 124-1, and a second cavity 124. -1 on the y1 side, and two pressing portions 124-4 extending in the z2 direction from the z1 side end portion in the second cavity 124-1.
  • the z2 side edge of the switch 124 surrounds the second cavity 124-1, and is substantially parallel to the xy plane.
  • each of the two second bearings 124-2 has a second through hole 124-5 penetrating in the x direction.
  • the first bearing 122-4 is located between the two second bearings 124-2 in the x direction.
  • the rotation support portion 125 is a substantially cylindrical member having a central axis extending in the x direction.
  • the rotation support portion 125 is located in the first through hole 122-7 and the two second through holes 124-5 that are aligned in the x direction.
  • the switch 124 can rotate in a direction opposite to the rotation direction approaching the knob 122 around the rotation support portion 125 and in the opposite direction.
  • the screw hole 124-3 penetrates the knob 122 in the y direction on the y1 side of the second cavity 124-1.
  • a restriction screw 126 extending in the y direction is fixed in the screw hole 124-3.
  • the y2 side end portion of the restriction screw 126 is located in the restriction hole 122-3.
  • the two pressing portions 124-4 extend from the z1 side end in the second cavity 124-1 to the inside of the first cavity 122-1 of the knob 122 beyond the lower end edge of the switch 124. , Z2 direction.
  • the end portion on the z2 side of one pressing portion 124-4 is in a position overlapping with one longitudinal hole 122-6 in the z direction.
  • the z2 side end of the other pressing portion 124-4 is in a position overlapping the other vertical hole 122-6 in the z direction.
  • the lock part 130 includes an upper lock part 131, a middle lock part 132, a lower lock part 133, and an elastic member 134.
  • the upper lock part 131, the middle lock part 132, and the lower lock part 133 are arranged in order from the z1 side to the z2 side, and are fixed to each other.
  • the lock part 130 has a through hole 135 that penetrates the upper lock part 131, the middle lock part 132, and the lower lock part 133 in the z direction.
  • a part of the operation shaft 121-1 is slidably positioned in the through hole 135.
  • the through hole 135 is located between the z1 side end portion of the operation shaft 121-1 and the annular protrusion 121-3 in the z direction.
  • the upper lock part 131 includes two arm parts 131-1 extending in the z1 direction. As shown in FIG. 5, one arm portion 131-1 passes through one longitudinal hole 122-6 and extends into the first cavity 122-1 of the knob 122. The other arm portion 131-1 extends into the first cavity 122-1 of the knob 122 through the other vertical hole 122-6.
  • the z2 side end of one pressing portion 124-4 is in contact with the z1 side end of one arm portion 131-1.
  • the z2 side end portion of the other pressing portion 124-4 is in contact with the z1 side end portion of the other arm portion 131-1.
  • the elastic member 134 is positioned between the lower lock portion 133 and the annular protrusion 121-3 of the shaft body 121.
  • the elastic member 134 is a winding spring disposed around the operation shaft 121-1 of the shaft body 121, and urges the two arm portions 131-1 in the z1 direction via the lower lock portion 133.
  • the lower lock portion 133 has a lock main body 133-1 extending in the y1 direction and the y2 direction in the middle of the z direction, and the y1 direction and the y2 direction on the z2 side of the lock main body 133-1. And a stopper 133-2 extending to the front.
  • the width in the y direction of the lock body 133-1 is substantially equal to the width in the y direction of the straight portion extending in the y direction in the opening 113 of the housing 110.
  • the width of the lock body 133-1 in the x direction is substantially equal to the width of the straight portion of the opening 113 of the housing 110 extending in the y direction in the x direction.
  • the lock main body 133-1 is positioned on the z2 side end side in the opening 113.
  • the stopper 133-2 is located outside the opening 113 on the z2 side of the opening 113.
  • the stopper 133-2 is longer than the lock body 133-1 in both the y1 direction and the y2 direction. Therefore, the stopper 133-2 cannot enter the opening 113 and restricts the movement of the lock portion 130 in the z1 direction. Further, when the lock main body 133-1 is located in the opening 113, the operation lever 120 cannot be shifted.

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A multi-directional input device (100) that comprises: an operation lever (120) that can be shifted into a plurality of shift positions; and a lock part (130) that can be switched between a locked state that restricts shifting and an unlocked state that makes shifting possible. The operation lever (120) includes: a knob (122) that is held by an operator; a switch (124) that performs switching between the locked state and the unlocked state; and a rotational support part (125) that rotatably supports the switch (124) on the knob (122). The switch (124) can rotate around the rotational support part (125) in: a rotational direction so as to approach the knob (122); and the direction opposite the rotational direction. In response to rotation of the switch (124) in the rotational direction, the lock part switches to the unlocked state.

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多方向入力装置Multi-directional input device
　本発明は、多方向入力装置に関し、特に、車両のトランスミッションを切り替える多方向入力装置に関するものである。 The present invention relates to a multidirectional input device, and more particularly to a multidirectional input device that switches a transmission of a vehicle.
　操作レバーのシフト位置を切り替えることにより車両のトランスミッションを切り替える多方向入力装置が知られている。多方向入力装置には、意図しない外力によって多方向入力装置が切り替わるのを防ぐため、ロック部が設けられる。 A multi-directional input device that switches a transmission of a vehicle by switching a shift position of an operation lever is known. The multidirectional input device is provided with a lock unit to prevent the multidirectional input device from being switched by an unintended external force.
　例えば、特許文献１には、ノブボタンを使用してロックを解除しなければ操作レバーを操作できない多方向入力装置が開示されている。特許文献１の多方向入力装置は、回動軸から直線状に延びた操作レバーと、操作レバーの延びる方向（縦方向）に直交する方向（横方向）に移動可能なノブボタンと、ノブボタンの動きに応答して縦方向に動いて操作レバーのロックを解除するロッドとを備える。 For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a multidirectional input device in which an operation lever cannot be operated unless a lock is released using a knob button. The multidirectional input device of Patent Document 1 includes an operation lever that extends linearly from a rotation shaft, a knob button that can move in a direction (lateral direction) orthogonal to the direction in which the operation lever extends (vertical direction), and the movement of the knob button And a rod that moves in the vertical direction in response to the unlocking of the operation lever.
特開平４－２０３６６０号明細書JP-A-4-203660
　しかしながら、特許文献１の多方向入力装置では、操作レバーの先端に設けられた把持部の横方向側面にノブボタンが設けられているので、操作者の手が小さい場合や、操作者の握力が弱い場合に、ノブボタンを操作しづらいという不利益がある。 However, in the multidirectional input device of Patent Document 1, since the knob button is provided on the lateral side surface of the grip portion provided at the tip of the operation lever, the operator's hand is small or the operator's grip strength is weak. In this case, there is a disadvantage that it is difficult to operate the knob button.
　本発明はかかる事情に鑑みてなされたものであり、その目的は、操作者の手が小さい場合や操作者の握力が弱い場合でも操作し易い多方向入力装置を提供することにある。 The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a multidirectional input device that is easy to operate even when the hand of the operator is small or the grip strength of the operator is weak.
　本発明は、複数のシフト位置にシフト操作可能な操作レバーと、シフト操作を制限するロック状態とシフト操作を可能にするロック解除状態とに切り替え可能なロック部と、を備え、操作レバーが、操作者に握持されるノブと、ロック状態とロック解除状態とを切り替えるスイッチと、スイッチをノブに対して回転可能に支持する回転支持部と、を含み、スイッチが、回転支持部を中心としてノブに近づく回転方向と回転方向の逆方向とに回転可能であり、ロック部は、スイッチが回転方向に回転したことに応答してロック解除状態に切り替わる、多方向入力装置である。 The present invention includes an operation lever that can be shifted to a plurality of shift positions, and a lock portion that can be switched between a locked state that restricts the shift operation and an unlocked state that enables the shift operation. A knob that is gripped by an operator, a switch that switches between a locked state and an unlocked state, and a rotation support unit that rotatably supports the switch with respect to the knob, the switch being centered on the rotation support unit The lock unit is a multi-directional input device that can be rotated in a rotation direction approaching the knob and a direction opposite to the rotation direction, and is switched to an unlocked state in response to the switch rotating in the rotation direction.
　この構成によれば、ロック部を切り替えるスイッチが、回転支持部を中心として、てこの原理で小さな力で回転するので、ボタンを並進始動させる従来の機構に比べて、操作者の手が小さい場合や操作者の握力が弱い場合でも操作し易い。また、スイッチのうち回動軸に近い部分に意図しない力が加わった場合、かなり大きな力でなければロックが解除されない。また、スイッチのうち回動軸から遠い部分に意図しない力が加わった場合、大きなストロークで力が加わらないとロックが解除されない。すなわち、テコの原理を利用するため、意図しない力によるロックの解除が困難であり、誤動作しにくい。また、スイッチが回転支持部で支持されているので、従来のボタンに比べて簡単な構成でガタつきを抑えて、操作感触を良好にできる。さらに、スイッチが、回転支持部を中心としてノブに近づく回転方向と逆方向とに回転可能であるので、ノブを握る動作で、容易に操作することができる。 According to this configuration, the switch for switching the lock portion rotates with a small force around the rotation support portion based on the lever principle, so that the operator's hand is small compared to the conventional mechanism for starting the button in translation. Even if the operator's grip strength is weak, it is easy to operate. In addition, when an unintended force is applied to a portion of the switch close to the rotating shaft, the lock is not released unless the force is considerably large. Further, when an unintended force is applied to a portion of the switch far from the rotation shaft, the lock is not released unless the force is applied with a large stroke. In other words, since the lever principle is used, it is difficult to release the lock by an unintended force and it is difficult to malfunction. In addition, since the switch is supported by the rotation support portion, the backlash is suppressed with a simple configuration as compared with the conventional button, and the operation feeling can be improved. Furthermore, since the switch can rotate in the direction opposite to the rotation direction approaching the knob around the rotation support portion, the switch can be easily operated by the operation of grasping the knob.
　好適には本発明の多方向入力装置において、スイッチが、ノブの一部を外側から覆う。 Preferably, in the multidirectional input device of the present invention, the switch covers a part of the knob from the outside.
　この構成によれば、スイッチがノブの外表面の一部を覆うので、操作者の手のひらで操作できる。そのため、ボタンをノブに押し込む従来の機構に比べて、操作者の手が小さい場合や操作者の握力が弱い場合でも操作し易い。 According to this configuration, since the switch covers a part of the outer surface of the knob, it can be operated with the palm of the operator. Therefore, it is easier to operate even when the operator's hand is small or when the operator's grip is weak, compared to a conventional mechanism that pushes the button into the knob.
　好適には本発明の多方向入力装置において、操作レバーが、第１方向に延びた操作軸を含み、スイッチが、少なくとも部分的に第１方向からノブを覆い、回転方向が、第１方向の成分を含む。 Preferably, in the multidirectional input device of the present invention, the operation lever includes an operation shaft extending in the first direction, the switch covers the knob at least partially from the first direction, and the rotation direction is the first direction. Contains ingredients.
　この構成によれば、操作レバーが、第１方向に延びた操作軸を含み、スイッチが、少なくとも部分的に第１方向からノブを覆い、回転方向が、第１方向の成分を含むので、手の平で第１方向からノブを握持した状態で、握り方や手の位置を意識することなく容易にスイッチを押圧することができる。 According to this configuration, the operation lever includes the operation shaft extending in the first direction, the switch covers the knob at least partially from the first direction, and the rotation direction includes the component in the first direction. Thus, the switch can be easily pressed without being aware of how to grip or the position of the hand in a state where the knob is gripped from the first direction.
　好適には本発明の多方向入力装置において、操作レバーが、主操作方向と主操作方向に略直交する副操作方向とに操作可能であり、回転方向が、副操作方向に対して略直交する。 Preferably, in the multidirectional input device of the present invention, the operation lever can be operated in a main operation direction and a sub operation direction substantially orthogonal to the main operation direction, and a rotation direction is substantially orthogonal to the sub operation direction. .
　この構成によれば、操作レバーを主操作方向に操作する場合には、スイッチの回転方向に主操作方向成分が含まれるので、スイッチと操作レバーとを連続的に簡単に操作できる。一方、操作レバーを副操作方向に操作する場合には、スイッチの回転方向に副操作方向成分が含まれないので、スイッチと操作レバーとを別方向に操作する必要があり、誤操作を防止することができる。すなわち、主操作方向のシフト操作と副操作方向のシフト操作とで誤操作防止の程度を変えることができる。 According to this configuration, when the operation lever is operated in the main operation direction, the main operation direction component is included in the rotation direction of the switch, so that the switch and the operation lever can be operated easily and continuously. On the other hand, when operating the control lever in the sub-operation direction, the sub-operation direction component is not included in the rotation direction of the switch, so it is necessary to operate the switch and the control lever in different directions to prevent erroneous operation. Can do. That is, the degree of prevention of erroneous operation can be changed between the shift operation in the main operation direction and the shift operation in the sub operation direction.
　本発明によれば、操作者の手が小さい場合や操作者の握力が弱い場合でも操作し易い多方向入力装置を提供できる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a multidirectional input device that is easy to operate even when the operator's hand is small or the operator's grip strength is weak.
本発明の実施形態の多方向入力装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the multidirectional input device of the embodiment of the present invention. 図１に示す多方向入力装置の正面図である。It is a front view of the multidirectional input device shown in FIG. 図１に示す多方向入力装置の側面図である。It is a side view of the multidirectional input device shown in FIG. 図２に示す４－４線における多方向入力装置の断面図である。FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional input device taken along line 4-4 shown in FIG. 図３に示す５－５線における多方向入力装置の断面図である。FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional input device taken along line 5-5 shown in FIG. ｚ１側から見た図１に示す多方向入力装置の分解斜視図である。FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional input device shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the z1 side. ｚ２側から見た図１に示す多方向入力装置の分解斜視図である。FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional input device shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the z2 side. ロック解除状態での、図４と同じ断面における多方向入力装置の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the multidirectional input device in the same cross section as FIG. 4 in an unlocked state. ロック解除状態での、図５と同じ断面における多方向入力装置の断面図である。FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional input device in the same cross section as FIG. 5 in the unlocked state.
（全体構成）
　以下、本発明の実施形態に係る多方向入力装置について説明する。図１は、本実施形態の多方向入力装置１００の斜視図である。多方向入力装置１００は、車両に固定されて多方向入力装置１００の構成要素の一部を収容する筐体１１０と、筐体１１０に対して相対的に移動可能な操作レバー１２０と、シフト操作を制限するロック状態とシフト操作を可能にするロック解除状態とに切り替え可能なロック部１３０とを含む。 (overall structure)
Hereinafter, a multidirectional input device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multidirectional input device 100 of the present embodiment. The multidirectional input device 100 includes a housing 110 that is fixed to the vehicle and accommodates some of the components of the multidirectional input device 100, an operation lever 120 that is movable relative to the housing 110, and a shift operation. A lock unit 130 that can be switched between a lock state that restricts the shift and a lock release state that enables a shift operation.
　操作レバー１２０の一部は、筐体１１０の外に位置している。操作レバー１２０は、車両の運転手が手で操作することにより、筐体１１０に対して複数のシフト位置に傾けることができる。シフト位置とは、操作レバー１２０の取り得る各位置を指す。多方向入力装置１００は、操作レバー１２０のシフト位置に応じた電気信号を、車両の制御装置に送ることにより、車両のトランスミッションを切り替える。 A part of the operation lever 120 is located outside the casing 110. The operation lever 120 can be tilted to a plurality of shift positions with respect to the housing 110 by being manually operated by the driver of the vehicle. The shift position refers to each position that the operation lever 120 can take. The multidirectional input device 100 switches the transmission of the vehicle by sending an electric signal corresponding to the shift position of the operation lever 120 to the control device of the vehicle.
　本明細書において、互いに直交するｘ方向、ｙ方向、及びｚ方向を規定する。ｘ方向は、互いに逆を向くｘ１方向とｘ２方向とを区別せずに表す。ｙ方向は互いに逆を向くｙ１方向とｙ２方向とを区別せずに表す。ｚ方向は互いに逆を向くｚ１方向とｚ２方向とを区別せずに表す。これらの方向は、相対的な位置関係を説明するために便宜上規定するのであって、実際の使用時の方向を限定するわけではない。構成要素の形状は、「略」という記載があるかないかにかかわらず、本明細書で開示された実施形態の技術思想が実現される限り、記載された表現に基づく厳密な幾何学的な形状に限定されない。 In this specification, the x direction, the y direction, and the z direction orthogonal to each other are defined. The x direction is expressed without distinguishing the x1 direction and the x2 direction that are opposite to each other. The y direction represents the y1 direction and the y2 direction that are opposite to each other without distinction. The z direction represents the z1 direction and the z2 direction that are opposite to each other without distinction. These directions are defined for convenience in order to explain the relative positional relationship, and do not limit the directions in actual use. Regardless of whether there is a description of “substantially”, the shape of the component is a strict geometric shape based on the described expression as long as the technical idea of the embodiment disclosed in this specification is realized. It is not limited.
　図２は、多方向入力装置１００の正面図である。図３は、多方向入力装置１００の側面図である。図４は、図２に示す４－４線を通りｙｚ平面に平行な断面を、ｘ２側からｘ１方向に見た断面図である。図５は、図３に示す５－５線を通りｚｘ平面に平行な断面を、ｙ１側からｙ２方向に見た断面図である。 FIG. 2 is a front view of the multidirectional input device 100. FIG. 3 is a side view of the multidirectional input device 100. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the cross section passing through line 4-4 shown in FIG. 2 and parallel to the yz plane when viewed from the x2 side in the x1 direction. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 5-5 shown in FIG. 3 and parallel to the zx plane when viewed from the y1 side in the y2 direction.
（筐体）
　図４に示すように、筐体１１０は、内部空間１１１を囲う中空の略直方体部材である。なお、筐体１１０は、この形状に限るわけではない。筐体１１０は、ｚ１側にｘｙ平面に略平行に広がる板状の上板１１２をもつ。 (Casing)
As shown in FIG. 4, the housing 110 is a hollow substantially rectangular parallelepiped member that surrounds the internal space 111. The housing 110 is not limited to this shape. The housing 110 has a plate-like upper plate 112 extending substantially parallel to the xy plane on the z1 side.
　上板１１２には、内部空間１１１を筐体１１０の外部に開放する開口１１３が設けられている。図１に示すように、開口１１３は、ｚ方向から見たとき、ｙ１方向とｙ２方向とｘ１方向とに延びた略Ｔ字形状である。図４に示すように、開口１１３は、上板１１２からｚ２方向にわずかに延びている。図４では、図１に示す略Ｔ字の開口１１３のうち、ｙ方向に直線的に延びた部分（すなわち、Ｔ字の横棒部分）の断面が示されている。図４の断面において、開口１１３のｙ方向の幅は、内部空間１１１のｙ方向の幅よりも狭い。 The upper plate 112 is provided with an opening 113 that opens the internal space 111 to the outside of the housing 110. As shown in FIG. 1, the opening 113 has a substantially T shape extending in the y1, y2, and x1 directions when viewed from the z direction. As shown in FIG. 4, the opening 113 slightly extends from the upper plate 112 in the z2 direction. FIG. 4 shows a cross section of a portion (that is, a T-shaped horizontal bar portion) linearly extending in the y direction in the substantially T-shaped opening 113 shown in FIG. In the cross section of FIG. 4, the width of the opening 113 in the y direction is narrower than the width of the internal space 111 in the y direction.
　内部空間１１１内には、後述の球体部１２１－２を回転可能に支持する支持部１１４が設けられている。開口１１３と支持部１１４とは、ｚ方向から見たとき重なる位置にある。図示しないが、内部空間１１１には、操作レバー１２０のシフト位置を検出する位置検出部、操作レバー１２０の操作感を与えるカム部、操作レバー１２０を図４に示す初期状態に弾性的に復帰させる弾性部など、他の構成要素が設けられていてもよい。 In the internal space 111, a support portion 114 that rotatably supports a sphere portion 121-2, which will be described later, is provided. The opening 113 and the support part 114 are in a position overlapping when viewed from the z direction. Although not shown, in the internal space 111, a position detection unit that detects the shift position of the operation lever 120, a cam unit that provides a feeling of operation of the operation lever 120, and the operation lever 120 are elastically returned to the initial state shown in FIG. Other components such as an elastic portion may be provided.
（操作レバー）
　図６は、ｚ１側から見た、多方向入力装置１００の分解斜視図である。図７は、ｚ２側から見た、多方向入力装置１００の分解斜視図である。操作レバー１２０は、軸体１２１と、操作者に握持されるノブ１２２と、２つのナット１２３と、ノブ１２２の一部を外側から覆うスイッチ１２４と、スイッチ１２４をノブ１２２に対して回転可能に支持する回転支持部１２５と、規制ねじ１２６とを含む。 (Control lever)
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional input device 100 as viewed from the z1 side. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional input device 100 as seen from the z2 side. The operation lever 120 includes a shaft body 121, a knob 122 held by the operator, two nuts 123, a switch 124 that covers a part of the knob 122 from the outside, and the switch 124 can be rotated with respect to the knob 122. And a rotation support portion 125 that supports the control screw 126 and a restriction screw 126.
（軸体、ナット）
　軸体１２１は、図６に示すように、ｚ方向に平行に延びた中心軸をもつ略円柱形の操作軸１２１－１と、操作軸１２１－１のｚ２側端部に固定された略球形の球体部１２１－２と、操作軸１２１－１からｚ方向に直交する方向に突出した環状突起１２１－３とを含む。 (Shaft body, nut)
As shown in FIG. 6, the shaft 121 includes a substantially cylindrical operation shaft 121-1 having a central axis extending in parallel with the z direction, and a substantially spherical shape fixed to the z2 side end of the operation shaft 121-1. Sphere part 121-2 and an annular protrusion 121-3 projecting from the operating shaft 121-1 in a direction perpendicular to the z direction.
　図８に示すように、操作軸１２１－１は、内部空間１１１から開口１１３を通って筐体１１０の外までｚ１方向に延びている。図示しないが、操作軸１２１－１のｚ１側端部付近には、ねじ溝が刻まれている。球体部１２１－２は、筐体１１０の支持部１１４により回転可能に支持されている。操作軸１２１－１は、球体部１２１－２の中心の周りで回転して、ｙ１方向とｙ２方向とｘ１方向とに倒れる。環状突起１２１－３は、内部空間１１１内で、ｚ方向における筐体１１０の開口１１３と球体部１２１－２との間に位置する。 As shown in FIG. 8, the operation shaft 121-1 extends from the internal space 111 through the opening 113 to the outside of the housing 110 in the z1 direction. Although not shown, a thread groove is carved in the vicinity of the z1 side end portion of the operation shaft 121-1. The spherical body portion 121-2 is rotatably supported by the support portion 114 of the housing 110. The operation shaft 121-1 rotates around the center of the sphere 121-2 and falls in the y1, y2, and x1 directions. The annular protrusion 121-3 is located in the internal space 111 between the opening 113 of the housing 110 and the spherical portion 121-2 in the z direction.
（ノブ）
　図６に示すように、ノブ１２２は、ｚ１側に開いた第１空洞１２２－１と、第１空洞１２２－１の周囲を部分的に囲む規制面１２２－２と、第１空洞１２２－１からｙ１側に貫通した規制孔１２２－３と、第１空洞１２２－１のｚ１側端縁のｙ２側に位置する第１軸受１２２－４とを含む。図９に示すように、ノブ１２２は、第１空洞１２２－１のｚ２側端部からｚ２方向に貫通した固定孔１２２－５と、第１空洞１２２－１のｚ２側端部からｚ２方向に向けて貫通した２つの縦孔１２２－６とを含む。 (Knob)
As shown in FIG. 6, the knob 122 includes a first cavity 122-1 opened on the z1 side, a regulating surface 122-2 partially surrounding the first cavity 122-1, and a first cavity 122-1. And a first hole 122-4 located on the y2 side of the edge of the first cavity 122-1 on the z1 side. As shown in FIG. 9, the knob 122 includes a fixing hole 122-5 penetrating in the z2 direction from the z2 side end of the first cavity 122-1, and a z2 direction from the z2 side end of the first cavity 122-1. And two longitudinal holes 122-6 penetrating toward it.
　図６に示すように、規制面１２２－２は、ｚ方向から見たとき略Ｕ字である。規制面１２２－２は、第１空洞１２２－１のｘ１側からｙ１側を通ってｘ２側まで延びている。規制面１２２－２のｙ１側端部は、ｙ２側端部よりもｚ２側に位置している。規制孔１２２－３は、ｚ方向に延びている。図２に示すように、規制孔１２２－３は、規制面１２２－２のｙ１側端部よりｚ１側に位置する。規制孔１２２－３は、ｘ方向においてノブ１２２の中央に位置する。図６に示すように、第１軸受１２２－４は、ノブ１２２をｘ方向に貫通した第１貫通孔１２２－７をもつ。第１軸受１２２－４は、規制面１２２－２の２つのｙ２側端部の中央付近に位置している。 As shown in FIG. 6, the regulation surface 122-2 is substantially U-shaped when viewed from the z direction. The restricting surface 122-2 extends from the x1 side of the first cavity 122-1 to the x2 side through the y1 side. The y1 side end of the regulating surface 122-2 is located on the z2 side with respect to the y2 side end. The restriction hole 122-3 extends in the z direction. As shown in FIG. 2, the regulation hole 122-3 is located on the z1 side from the y1 side end of the regulation surface 122-2. The restriction hole 122-3 is located at the center of the knob 122 in the x direction. As shown in FIG. 6, the first bearing 122-4 has a first through hole 122-7 that penetrates the knob 122 in the x direction. The first bearing 122-4 is located in the vicinity of the center of the two y2 side end portions of the regulating surface 122-2.
　図５に示すように、固定孔１２２－５内に、操作軸１２１－１のｚ１側端部が位置している。固定孔１２２－５のｚ方向の両側に位置する２つのナット１２３により、ノブ１２２が、操作軸１２１－１に対して固定されている。固定孔１２２－５は、ｘ方向において、２つの縦孔１２２－６の間に位置している。図４に示すように、ｙ方向の位置を比べたとき、固定孔１２２－５は、規制孔１２２－３と第１軸受１２２－４との間に位置している。 As shown in FIG. 5, the end portion on the z1 side of the operation shaft 121-1 is located in the fixed hole 122-5. The knob 122 is fixed to the operation shaft 121-1 by two nuts 123 positioned on both sides in the z direction of the fixing hole 122-5. The fixing hole 122-5 is located between the two vertical holes 122-6 in the x direction. As shown in FIG. 4, when the positions in the y direction are compared, the fixing hole 122-5 is located between the restriction hole 122-3 and the first bearing 122-4.
（スイッチ、回転支持部、規制ねじ）
　図７に示すように、スイッチ１２４は、ｚ２方向に開いた第２空洞１２４－１と、第２空洞１２４－１のｙ２側に位置する２つの第２軸受１２４－２と、第２空洞１２４－１のｙ１側に位置するねじ孔１２４－３と、第２空洞１２４－１内のｚ１側端部からｚ２方向に延びた２つの押圧部１２４－４とを含む。スイッチ１２４のｚ２側端縁は、第２空洞１２４－１を囲み、ｘｙ平面に略平行である。 (Switch, rotation support, regulating screw)
As shown in FIG. 7, the switch 124 includes a second cavity 124-1 opened in the z2 direction, two second bearings 124-2 located on the y2 side of the second cavity 124-1, and a second cavity 124. -1 on the y1 side, and two pressing portions 124-4 extending in the z2 direction from the z1 side end portion in the second cavity 124-1. The z2 side edge of the switch 124 surrounds the second cavity 124-1, and is substantially parallel to the xy plane.
　図６に示すように、２つの第２軸受１２４－２の各々は、ｘ方向に貫通した第２貫通孔１２４－５をもつ。図１に示すように、第１軸受１２２－４は、ｘ方向において、２つの第２軸受１２４－２の間に位置している。図６に示すように、回転支持部１２５は、ｘ方向に延びた中心軸をもつ略円筒部材である。回転支持部１２５は、ｘ方向に一直線に並んだ第１貫通孔１２２－７と２つの第２貫通孔１２４－５との内に位置している。スイッチ１２４は、回転支持部１２５を中心としてノブ１２２に近づく回転方向と逆方向とに回転可能である。 As shown in FIG. 6, each of the two second bearings 124-2 has a second through hole 124-5 penetrating in the x direction. As shown in FIG. 1, the first bearing 122-4 is located between the two second bearings 124-2 in the x direction. As shown in FIG. 6, the rotation support portion 125 is a substantially cylindrical member having a central axis extending in the x direction. The rotation support portion 125 is located in the first through hole 122-7 and the two second through holes 124-5 that are aligned in the x direction. The switch 124 can rotate in a direction opposite to the rotation direction approaching the knob 122 around the rotation support portion 125 and in the opposite direction.
　図７に示すように、ねじ孔１２４－３は、第２空洞１２４－１のｙ１側において、ノブ１２２をｙ方向に貫通している。ねじ孔１２４－３内に、ｙ方向に延びた規制ねじ１２６が固定されている。規制ねじ１２６のｙ２側端部は、規制孔１２２－３内に位置している。 As shown in FIG. 7, the screw hole 124-3 penetrates the knob 122 in the y direction on the y1 side of the second cavity 124-1. A restriction screw 126 extending in the y direction is fixed in the screw hole 124-3. The y2 side end portion of the restriction screw 126 is located in the restriction hole 122-3.
　図５に示すように、２つの押圧部１２４－４は、第２空洞１２４－１内のｚ１側端部から、スイッチ１２４の下端縁を越えて、ノブ１２２の第１空洞１２２－１内まで、ｚ２方向に延びている。一方の押圧部１２４－４のｚ２側端部は、一方の縦孔１２２－６とｚ方向に重なる位置にある。他方の押圧部１２４－４のｚ２側端部は、他方の縦孔１２２－６とｚ方向に重なる位置にある。 As shown in FIG. 5, the two pressing portions 124-4 extend from the z1 side end in the second cavity 124-1 to the inside of the first cavity 122-1 of the knob 122 beyond the lower end edge of the switch 124. , Z2 direction. The end portion on the z2 side of one pressing portion 124-4 is in a position overlapping with one longitudinal hole 122-6 in the z direction. The z2 side end of the other pressing portion 124-4 is in a position overlapping the other vertical hole 122-6 in the z direction.
（ロック部）
　図６に示すように、ロック部１３０は、上ロック部１３１と中ロック部１３２と下ロック部１３３と弾性部材１３４とを含む。図５に示すように、上ロック部１３１と中ロック部１３２と下ロック部１３３とは、順に、ｚ１側からｚ２側に向けて並んでおり、かつ、相互に固定されている。ロック部１３０は、上ロック部１３１と中ロック部１３２と下ロック部１３３とをｚ方向に貫通した貫通孔１３５をもつ。操作軸１２１－１の一部が、貫通孔１３５内に摺動可能に位置している。貫通孔１３５は、ｚ方向において、操作軸１２１－１のｚ１側端部と環状突起１２１－３との間に位置している。 (Lock part)
As shown in FIG. 6, the lock part 130 includes an upper lock part 131, a middle lock part 132, a lower lock part 133, and an elastic member 134. As shown in FIG. 5, the upper lock part 131, the middle lock part 132, and the lower lock part 133 are arranged in order from the z1 side to the z2 side, and are fixed to each other. The lock part 130 has a through hole 135 that penetrates the upper lock part 131, the middle lock part 132, and the lower lock part 133 in the z direction. A part of the operation shaft 121-1 is slidably positioned in the through hole 135. The through hole 135 is located between the z1 side end portion of the operation shaft 121-1 and the annular protrusion 121-3 in the z direction.
　図６に示すように、上ロック部１３１は、ｚ１方向に延びた２つの腕部１３１－１を含む。図５に示すように、一方の腕部１３１－１は、一方の縦孔１２２－６内を通って、ノブ１２２の第１空洞１２２－１内まで延びている。他方の腕部１３１－１は、他方の縦孔１２２－６内を通って、ノブ１２２の第１空洞１２２－１内まで延びている。一方の押圧部１２４－４のｚ２側端部は、一方の腕部１３１－１のｚ１側端部に接している。他方の押圧部１２４－４のｚ２側端部は、他方の腕部１３１－１のｚ１側端部に接している。 As shown in FIG. 6, the upper lock part 131 includes two arm parts 131-1 extending in the z1 direction. As shown in FIG. 5, one arm portion 131-1 passes through one longitudinal hole 122-6 and extends into the first cavity 122-1 of the knob 122. The other arm portion 131-1 extends into the first cavity 122-1 of the knob 122 through the other vertical hole 122-6. The z2 side end of one pressing portion 124-4 is in contact with the z1 side end of one arm portion 131-1. The z2 side end portion of the other pressing portion 124-4 is in contact with the z1 side end portion of the other arm portion 131-1.
　図５に示すように、弾性部材１３４は、下ロック部１３３と軸体１２１の環状突起１２１－３との間に位置する。弾性部材１３４は、軸体１２１の操作軸１２１－１の周りに配置された巻きばねであり、下ロック部１３３を介して２つの腕部１３１－１をｚ１方向に付勢している。 As shown in FIG. 5, the elastic member 134 is positioned between the lower lock portion 133 and the annular protrusion 121-3 of the shaft body 121. The elastic member 134 is a winding spring disposed around the operation shaft 121-1 of the shaft body 121, and urges the two arm portions 131-1 in the z1 direction via the lower lock portion 133.
　図６に示すように、下ロック部１３３は、ｚ方向の中間付近に、ｙ１方向とｙ２方向とに延びたロック本体１３３－１と、ロック本体１３３－１のｚ２側でｙ１方向とｙ２方向とに延びたストッパ１３３－２とを含む。図４に示すように、ロック本体１３３－１のｙ方向の幅は、筐体１１０の開口１１３のうちｙ方向に延びた直線部分のｙ方向の幅に略等しい。図６に示すように、ロック本体１３３－１のｘ方向の幅は、筐体１１０の開口１１３のうちｙ方向に延びた直線部分のｘ方向の幅に略等しい。 As shown in FIG. 6, the lower lock portion 133 has a lock main body 133-1 extending in the y1 direction and the y2 direction in the middle of the z direction, and the y1 direction and the y2 direction on the z2 side of the lock main body 133-1. And a stopper 133-2 extending to the front. As shown in FIG. 4, the width in the y direction of the lock body 133-1 is substantially equal to the width in the y direction of the straight portion extending in the y direction in the opening 113 of the housing 110. As shown in FIG. 6, the width of the lock body 133-1 in the x direction is substantially equal to the width of the straight portion of the opening 113 of the housing 110 extending in the y direction in the x direction.
　図４に示すように、ロック本体１３３－１は、開口１１３内のｚ２側端部側に位置している。ストッパ１３３－２は、開口１１３のｚ２側において開口１１３の外側に位置している。ストッパ１３３－２は、ｙ１方向とｙ２方向との両方において、ロック本体１３３－１よりも長い。従って、ストッパ１３３－２は、開口１１３内に入ることができず、ロック部１３０のｚ１方向への移動を規制する。また、ロック本体１３３－１が、開口１１３内に位置している状態では、操作レバー１２０をシフト操作できない。 As shown in FIG. 4, the lock main body 133-1 is positioned on the z2 side end side in the opening 113. The stopper 133-2 is located outside the opening 113 on the z2 side of the opening 113. The stopper 133-2 is longer than the lock body 133-1 in both the y1 direction and the y2 direction. Therefore, the stopper 133-2 cannot enter the opening 113 and restricts the movement of the lock portion 130 in the z1 direction. Further, when the lock main body 133-1 is located in the opening 113, the operation lever 120 cannot be shifted.
（動作）
　図４と図５とは、ロック状態における多方向入力装置１００の断面図である。図８は、ロック解除状態での、図４と同じ断面における多方向入力装置１００の断面図である。図９は、ロック解除状態での、図５と同じ断面における多方向入力装置１００の断面図である。以下のようにして、スイッチ１２４が、ロック状態とロック解除状態とを切り替える。 (Operation)
4 and 5 are cross-sectional views of the multidirectional input device 100 in the locked state. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional input device 100 in the same cross section as FIG. 4 in the unlocked state. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional input device 100 in the same cross section as FIG. 5 in the unlocked state. The switch 124 switches between the locked state and the unlocked state as follows.
　操作者は、車両の運転中、図４に示すロック状態にあるスイッチ１２４に手のひらをかぶせるようにして、スイッチ１２４とノブ１２２とを握持する。手首がｙ２側に位置し、指先がｙ１側に位置する。操作者が手のひらで、スイッチ１２４をｚ２方向に押すと、図８に示すように、回転支持部１２５を中心としてスイッチ１２４がノブ１２２に向けて回転する。回転時、規制ねじ１２６は、規制孔１２２－３内で、ｚ２方向に移動する。スイッチ１２４の下端縁が、ノブ１２２の規制面１２２－２に当接する位置で、スイッチ１２４の回転が止まる。 The operator holds the switch 124 and the knob 122 while putting the palm of the switch 124 in the locked state shown in FIG. The wrist is located on the y2 side and the fingertip is located on the y1 side. When the operator pushes the switch 124 in the z2 direction with the palm of the hand, the switch 124 rotates toward the knob 122 around the rotation support portion 125 as shown in FIG. At the time of rotation, the restriction screw 126 moves in the z2 direction within the restriction hole 122-3. The switch 124 stops rotating at the position where the lower end edge of the switch 124 abuts against the regulating surface 122-2 of the knob 122.
　図５に示すロック状態から図９に示すロック解除状態に変化する間、スイッチ１２４の２つの押圧部１２４－４が、２つの腕部１３１－１を介して、上ロック部１３１と中ロック部１３２と下ロック部１３３とをｚ２方向に押して、弾性部材１３４を圧縮する。すると、図８に示すように、ロック本体１３３－１が、開口１１３からｚ２方向に抜ける。スイッチ１２４が、スイッチ１２４自身の回転方向に回転したことに応答して、ロック部１３０は、ロック解除状態に切り替わる。 During the change from the locked state shown in FIG. 5 to the unlocked state shown in FIG. 9, the two pressing portions 124-4 of the switch 124 are connected to the upper locking portion 131 and the middle locking portion via the two arm portions 131-1. The elastic member 134 is compressed by pushing 132 and the lower lock portion 133 in the z2 direction. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the lock main body 133-1 is pulled out from the opening 113 in the z2 direction. In response to the switch 124 rotating in the rotation direction of the switch 124 itself, the lock unit 130 switches to the unlocked state.
　図８に示すように、ｙ１方向を第１主操作方向１４１と呼ぶ。ｙ２方向を第２主操作方向１４２と呼ぶ。図９に示すように、ｘ１方向を副操作方向１４３と呼ぶ。図８に示すロック解除状態において、操作レバー１２０を第１主操作方向１４１と第２主操作方向１４２と、図９に示す副操作方向１４３とのいずれかに倒すことができる。図８に示す第１主操作方向１４１と第２主操作方向１４２とは、図９に示す副操作方向１４３よりも高頻度に使用される。一例において、第１主操作方向１４１と第２主操作方向１４２とは、車両のドライブとバックとの切り替えに使用される。一例において、副操作方向１４３は、ニュートラルへの切り替えに使用される。すなわち、第１主操作方向１４１と第２主操作方向１４２の操作頻度の方が、副操作方向１４３の操作頻度に比べて高いので、第１主操作方向１４１と第２主操作方向１４２の方が、誤操作防止の必要性が低い。これに対して、簡単に切り替わってはいけない副操作方向１４３は、誤操作防止の必要性が高い。 As shown in FIG. 8, the y1 direction is referred to as a first main operation direction 141. The y2 direction is referred to as a second main operation direction 142. As shown in FIG. 9, the x1 direction is referred to as a sub operation direction 143. In the unlocked state shown in FIG. 8, the operation lever 120 can be tilted in one of the first main operation direction 141, the second main operation direction 142, and the sub operation direction 143 shown in FIG. The first main operation direction 141 and the second main operation direction 142 shown in FIG. 8 are used more frequently than the sub operation direction 143 shown in FIG. In one example, the first main operation direction 141 and the second main operation direction 142 are used for switching between driving and back of the vehicle. In one example, the secondary operation direction 143 is used for switching to neutral. That is, since the operation frequency in the first main operation direction 141 and the second main operation direction 142 is higher than the operation frequency in the sub operation direction 143, the first main operation direction 141 and the second main operation direction 142 However, there is a low need to prevent misoperation. On the other hand, the sub-operation direction 143 that should not be easily switched is highly necessary to prevent erroneous operation.
　図８に示すように、スイッチ１２４の回転方向は、ｙｚ平面に略平行であり、副操作方向１４３（すなわち、ｘ１方向）に対して略直交する。操作軸１２１－１の延びる方向は、ｙｚ平面に略平行である。従って、スイッチ１２４の回転方向は、操作軸１２１－１の延びる方向の成分を含む。 As shown in FIG. 8, the rotation direction of the switch 124 is substantially parallel to the yz plane and is substantially orthogonal to the sub operation direction 143 (that is, the x1 direction). The extending direction of the operation shaft 121-1 is substantially parallel to the yz plane. Therefore, the rotation direction of the switch 124 includes a component in the direction in which the operation shaft 121-1 extends.
　操作者が、図８に示すロック解除状態において、スイッチ１２４に対するｚ２方向への力を弱めると、弾性部材１３４が弾性的に復帰する。それにより、図４に示すように、ロック本体１３３－１が、開口１１３内に戻って、多方向入力装置１００がロック状態に戻る。復帰時、２つの腕部１３１－１がスイッチ１２４の２つの押圧部１２４－４をｚ１方向に押すことにより、スイッチ１２４が元の位置に戻る。 When the operator weakens the force in the z2 direction on the switch 124 in the unlocked state shown in FIG. 8, the elastic member 134 is elastically restored. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, the lock main body 133-1 returns to the opening 113, and the multidirectional input device 100 returns to the locked state. When returning, the two arm portions 131-1 push the two pressing portions 124-4 of the switch 124 in the z1 direction, whereby the switch 124 returns to the original position.
（まとめ）
　本実施形態によれば、ロック部１３０を切り替えるスイッチ１２４が、回転支持部１２５を中心として、てこの原理で小さな力で回転するので、ボタンを並進始動させる従来の機構に比べて、操作者の手が小さい場合や操作者の握力が弱い場合でも操作し易い。また、スイッチ１２４のうち回動軸に近い部分に意図しない力が加わった場合、かなり大きな力でなければロックが解除されない。また、スイッチ１２４のうち回動軸から遠い部分に意図しない力が加わった場合、大きなストロークで力が加わらないとロックが解除されない。すなわち、テコの原理を利用するため、意図しない力によるロックの解除が困難であり、誤動作しにくい。また、スイッチ１２４が回転支持部１２５で支持されているので、従来のボタンに比べて簡単な構成でガタつきを抑えて、操作感触を良好にできる。さらに、スイッチ１２４が、回転支持部１２５を中心としてノブ１２２に近づく回転方向と逆方向とに回転可能であるので、ノブ１２２を握る動作で、容易に操作することができる。 (Summary)
According to the present embodiment, the switch 124 for switching the lock portion 130 rotates with a small force around the rotation support portion 125 on the basis of the lever principle. Therefore, compared with the conventional mechanism that starts the button in translation, the switch 124 It is easy to operate even when the hand is small or the grip strength of the operator is weak. Further, when an unintended force is applied to a portion of the switch 124 close to the rotation axis, the lock is not released unless the force is considerably large. In addition, when an unintended force is applied to a portion of the switch 124 far from the rotation axis, the lock is not released unless the force is applied with a large stroke. In other words, since the lever principle is used, it is difficult to release the lock by an unintended force and it is difficult to malfunction. In addition, since the switch 124 is supported by the rotation support portion 125, the backlash is suppressed with a simple configuration as compared with the conventional button, and the operation feeling can be improved. Furthermore, since the switch 124 can rotate in the direction opposite to the rotation direction approaching the knob 122 around the rotation support portion 125, the switch 124 can be easily operated by grasping the knob 122.
　本実施形態によれば、スイッチ１２４がノブ１２２の外表面の一部を覆うので、操作者の手のひらで操作できる。そのため、ボタンをノブ１２２に押し込む従来の機構に比べて、操作者の手が小さい場合や操作者の握力が弱い場合でも操作し易い。 According to this embodiment, since the switch 124 covers a part of the outer surface of the knob 122, it can be operated with the palm of the operator. Therefore, it is easy to operate even when the operator's hand is small or when the operator's grip is weak, compared to the conventional mechanism for pushing the button into the knob 122.
　本実施形態によれば、操作レバー１２０が、第１方向に延びた操作軸１２１－１を含み、スイッチ１２４が、少なくとも部分的に第１方向からノブ１２２を覆い、回転方向が、第１方向の成分を含むので、手の平で第１方向からノブ１２２を握持した状態で、握り方や手の位置を意識することなく容易にスイッチ１２４を押圧することができる。 According to this embodiment, the operation lever 120 includes the operation shaft 121-1 extending in the first direction, the switch 124 covers the knob 122 at least partially from the first direction, and the rotation direction is the first direction. Therefore, the switch 124 can be easily pressed without being aware of how to grip or the position of the hand while gripping the knob 122 from the first direction with the palm of the hand.
　本実施形態によれば、操作レバー１２０を第１主操作方向１４１と第２主操作方向１４２に操作する場合には、スイッチ１２４の回転方向に第１主操作方向１４１と第２主操作方向１４２との成分が含まれるので、スイッチ１２４と操作レバー１２０とを連続的に簡単に操作できる。一方、操作レバー１２０を副操作方向１４３に操作する場合には、スイッチ１２４の回転方向に副操作方向１４３成分が含まれないので、スイッチ１２４と操作レバー１２０とを別方向に操作する必要があり、誤操作を防止することができる。すなわち、第１主操作方向１４１と第２主操作方向１４２のシフト操作と副操作方向１４３のシフト操作とで誤操作防止の程度を変えることができる。 According to the present embodiment, when the operation lever 120 is operated in the first main operation direction 141 and the second main operation direction 142, the first main operation direction 141 and the second main operation direction 142 in the rotation direction of the switch 124. Therefore, the switch 124 and the operation lever 120 can be easily operated continuously. On the other hand, when the operation lever 120 is operated in the sub operation direction 143, since the sub operation direction 143 component is not included in the rotation direction of the switch 124, it is necessary to operate the switch 124 and the operation lever 120 in different directions. Incorrect operation can be prevented. That is, the degree of prevention of erroneous operation can be changed between the shift operation in the first main operation direction 141 and the second main operation direction 142 and the shift operation in the sub operation direction 143.
　本発明は上述した実施形態には限定されない。すなわち、当業者は、本発明の技術的範囲またはその均等の範囲内において、上述した実施形態の構成要素に関し、様々な変更、コンビネーション、サブコンビネーション、並びに代替を行ってもよい。 The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. That is, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, combinations, subcombinations, and alternatives regarding the components of the above-described embodiments within the technical scope of the present invention or an equivalent scope thereof.
　本発明は、車両、航空機、船舶、宇宙船などの多方向入力装置に適用可能である。 The present invention is applicable to multidirectional input devices such as vehicles, aircraft, ships, and spacecrafts.
１００…多方向入力装置
１２０…操作レバー、１２１－１…操作軸、１２２…ノブ
１２４…スイッチ、１２５…回転支持部、１３０…ロック部
１４１…第１主操作方向、１４２…第２主操作方向、１４３…副操作方向 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Multidirectional input device 120 ... Operation lever, 121-1 ... Operation shaft, 122 ... Knob 124 ... Switch, 125 ... Rotation support part, 130 ... Lock part 141 ... 1st main operation direction, 142 ... 2nd main operation direction , 143 ... Sub operation direction

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  1. 　複数のシフト位置にシフト操作可能な操作レバーと、
    　前記シフト操作を制限するロック状態と前記シフト操作を可能にするロック解除状態とに切り替え可能なロック部と、
    　を備え、
    　前記操作レバーが、
    　　操作者に握持されるノブと、
    　　前記ロック状態と前記ロック解除状態とを切り替えるスイッチと、
    　　前記スイッチを前記ノブに対して回転可能に支持する回転支持部と、
    　　を含み、
    　前記スイッチが、前記回転支持部を中心として前記ノブに近づく回転方向と前記回転方向の逆方向とに回転可能であり、
    　前記ロック部は、前記スイッチが前記回転方向に回転したことに応答して前記ロック解除状態に切り替わる、
    　多方向入力装置。     An operation lever capable of shifting to a plurality of shift positions;
    A lock unit that can be switched between a locked state that restricts the shift operation and an unlocked state that enables the shift operation;
    With
    The operating lever is
    A knob held by the operator,
    A switch for switching between the locked state and the unlocked state;
    A rotation support portion for rotatably supporting the switch with respect to the knob;
    Including
    The switch is rotatable in a rotation direction approaching the knob around the rotation support portion and in a direction opposite to the rotation direction,
    The lock unit switches to the unlocked state in response to the switch rotating in the rotation direction.
    Multi-directional input device.
  2. 　前記スイッチが、前記ノブの一部を外側から覆う、
    　請求項１に記載の多方向入力装置。     The switch covers a part of the knob from the outside,
    The multidirectional input device according to claim 1.
  3. 　前記操作レバーが、第１方向に延びた操作軸を含み、
    　前記スイッチが、少なくとも部分的に前記第１方向から前記ノブを覆い、
    　前記回転方向が、前記第１方向の成分を含む、
    　請求項２に記載の多方向入力装置。     The operating lever includes an operating shaft extending in a first direction;
    The switch at least partially covers the knob from the first direction;
    The rotational direction includes a component of the first direction;
    The multidirectional input device according to claim 2.
  4. 　前記操作レバーが、主操作方向と前記主操作方向に略直交する副操作方向とに操作可能であり、
    　前記回転方向が、前記副操作方向に対して略直交する、
    　請求項１乃至請求項３の何れか一項に記載の多方向入力装置。     The operation lever is operable in a main operation direction and a sub operation direction substantially orthogonal to the main operation direction;
    The rotation direction is substantially orthogonal to the sub-operation direction;
    The multidirectional input device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
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