WO2022224936A1 - スイッチ装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a switch device.
- a switch that mechanically controls electrical contact is often used as a method of inputting electronic components.
- a switch for example, there is a tact switch disclosed in Patent Document 1.
- the sliding type button can self-recognize whether it is on or off, so it is considered to have the advantage of not causing malfunction compared to the touch type.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to improve scratch resistance, solvent cleanability, and texture in a switch device having contacts that move up and down.
- the switch device has a glass layer and a switch section disposed on the back surface side of the glass layer, the glass layer has a thickness of 20 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less, and the switch section is vertically movable. When the glass layer is pressed, the glass layer elastically deforms to switch between conduction and non-conduction of the plurality of contacts.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view (part 1) illustrating a switch device according to a first embodiment
- FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view (part 2) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment
- 3 is a cross-sectional view (part 3) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment
- FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view (part 4) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view (No. 5) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment
- 6 is a cross-sectional view (No. 6) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view (No. 7) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view (No. 8) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view (Part 1) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment.
- the switch device 1 has a glass layer 10 , a switch portion 50 and a support portion 90 .
- the switch device 1 is mounted on, for example, a wiring board.
- the switch section 50 is arranged on the other surface 10b side (rear surface side) of the glass layer 10 .
- the switch unit 50 which is schematically shown in FIG. 1, is a sliding type switch and has a plurality of contacts including contacts that move up and down.
- the number of contacts included in the switch section 50 may be two, or may be three or more.
- the support portion 90 is arranged on the other surface 10b side of the glass layer 10 and supports the glass layer 10 .
- the support portion 90 can be arranged outside the switch portion 50 in a frame shape so as to surround the switch portion 50 .
- a plurality of support portions 90 may be arranged at arbitrary positions outside the switch portion 50 at intervals.
- the support portion 90 is made of resin, metal, or the like, for example.
- the parts constituting the switch section 50 may be used as the support section.
- the switch portion 50 itself may be used as the support portion. That is, the support portion may be a part of the switch portion 50 or may be the entirety of the switch portion 50 . In these cases, the supporting portion 90 shown in FIG. 1 may not be arranged. Alternatively, part or all of the switch section 50 may be used as a support section, and the support section 90 shown in FIG. 1 may be arranged separately from this.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view (part 2) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a state in which one surface 10a of the glass layer 10 is pushed in the direction of the arrow.
- the thickness of the glass layer 10 is 20 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less.
- the glass layer 10 can be elastically deformed and locally recessed.
- the glass layer 10 is elastically deformed, causing the contacts of the switch section 50 to slide vertically. Thereby, the conduction and non-conduction of the plurality of contacts of the switch section 50 are switched.
- the glass layer 10 can be elastically deformed, for example, so as to sink vertically by about 0.5 mm to 2 mm.
- the contacts of the switch section 50 are non-contact (non-conducting state) when the glass layer 10 is not pressed, the contacts of the switch section 50 contact each other when the glass layer 10 is pressed and deformed. becomes conductive.
- FIG. 2 when the force pushing in the direction of the arrow is removed, the glass layer 10 returns to the state shown in FIG.
- the glass layer 10 can be elastically deformed.
- the contacts of the switch section 50 are slid up and down along with the local deformation of the glass layer 10, and the plurality of contacts of the switch section 50 are switched between conduction and non-conduction. be able to.
- the switch device 1 Since the outermost surface of the switch device 1 is the glass layer 10, it is possible to improve scratch resistance, solvent cleanability, and texture compared to the case where the outermost surface is made of resin. In addition, since the switch device 1 is a sliding type switch, it is possible to obtain a tactile sensation and reduce the risk of malfunction.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view (part 3) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a specific first example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1A has a glass layer 10, a bonding layer 30, and a switch section 50.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view (part 3) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a specific first example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1A has a glass layer 10, a bonding layer 30, and a switch section 50.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view (part 3) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a specific first example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1A has a glass layer 10, a bonding layer 30, and a switch section 50.
- the thickness of the glass layer 10 is 20 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less.
- the switch section 50 is arranged on the other surface 10b side of the glass layer 10 .
- a joining layer 30 that joins the glass layer 10 and the switch section 50 is interposed on the other surface 10 b side of the glass layer 10 .
- the switch section 50 also functions as a support section.
- the switch section 50 is a membrane switch and has a first sheet 51, a spacer 52, a second sheet 53, a first contact 55 and a second contact 56.
- the first sheet 51 and the second sheet 53 are arranged to face each other with the spacer 52 interposed therebetween.
- the spacer 52 is arranged, for example, in contact with the outer peripheral portion of the upper surface of the first sheet 51 and the outer peripheral portion of the lower surface of the second sheet 53, and the inside of the spacer 52 is a gap.
- a first contact 55 is arranged on the second sheet 53 side of the first sheet 51
- a second contact 56 is arranged on the first sheet 51 side of the second sheet 53 so as to be separated from the first contact 55 .
- the second sheet 53 is configured to be elastically deformable.
- the first sheet 51, the spacer 52, and the second sheet 53 are made of resin, for example.
- the first contact 55 and the second contact 56 of the switch section 50 are out of contact (non-conducting state) when the glass layer 10 is not pressed. Therefore, when the glass layer 10 is pressed and deformed, the second sheet 53 of the switch portion 50 is elastically deformed, the second contact 56 approaches the first contact 55, and the first contact 55 and the second contact 56 are brought into contact with each other. Make contact and become conductive. As in the case of FIG. 2, when the force pushing on the glass layer 10 is removed, the glass layer 10 returns to the state of FIG.
- the glass layer 10 and the bonding layer 30 will be described in more detail.
- the glass layer 10 is not particularly limited, and a suitable one can be adopted depending on the purpose.
- the glass layer 10 include soda-lime glass, boric acid glass, aluminosilicate glass, quartz glass, etc. according to classification according to composition. Further, according to the classification by alkali component, non-alkali glass and low-alkali glass can be mentioned.
- the content of alkali metal components (eg, Na 2 O, K 2 O, Li 2 O) in the glass is preferably 15% by weight or less, more preferably 10% by weight or less.
- the thickness of the glass layer 10 is preferably 20 ⁇ m or more, considering the surface hardness, airtightness, and corrosion resistance of the glass. Further, since the glass layer 10 needs to have flexibility and repeated durability like a film, the thickness of the glass layer 10 is preferably 150 ⁇ m or less. The thickness of the glass layer 10 is more preferably 30 ⁇ m or more and 120 ⁇ m or less, and particularly preferably 50 ⁇ m or more and 100 ⁇ m or less.
- the light transmittance of the glass layer 10 at a wavelength of 550 nm is preferably 85% or more.
- the refractive index of the glass layer 10 at a wavelength of 550 nm is preferably 1.4 to 1.65.
- the density of the glass layer 10 is preferably 2.3 g/cm 3 to 3.0 g/cm 3 , more preferably 2.3 g/cm 3 to 2.7 g/cm 3 .
- the method of forming the glass layer 10 is not particularly limited, and an appropriate method can be adopted according to the purpose.
- the glass layer 10 is formed by heating a mixture containing a main raw material such as silica or alumina, an antifoaming agent such as mirabilite or antimony oxide, and a reducing agent such as carbon at a temperature of about 1400°C to 1600°C. It can be produced by melting, molding into a thin plate, and then cooling.
- Examples of the method for forming the glass layer 10 include a slot down draw method, a fusion method, a float method, and the like.
- the glass layer formed into a plate shape by these methods may be chemically polished with a solvent such as hydrofluoric acid, if necessary, in order to thin the plate or improve smoothness.
- a functional layer such as an antifouling layer, an antireflection layer, a conductive layer, a reflective layer, and a decorative layer may be provided on the surface and/or the back surface of the glass layer 10 .
- the glass layer 10 is positioned on the outermost surface.
- the glass layer 10 is positioned on the outermost surface means that the glass layer 10 is substantially positioned on the outermost surface. , in this embodiment, it is expressed that the glass layer 10 is located on the outermost surface.
- the bonding layer 30 can be any adhesive or adhesive used as the bonding layer 30 .
- an adhesive as the bonding layer 30 .
- the thickness of the bonding layer 30 is preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 25 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 5 ⁇ m or less, and even more preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 3 ⁇ m or less.
- the pressure-sensitive adhesive refers to a layer that has adhesiveness at room temperature and adheres to an adherend with light pressure. Therefore, even when the adherend adhered to the adhesive is peeled off, the adhesive retains practical adhesive strength.
- an adhesive refers to a layer that can bind substances by being interposed between them. Therefore, when the adherend adhered to the adhesive is peeled off, the adhesive does not have practical adhesive strength.
- an adhesive for the bonding layer 30, for example, an adhesive whose base polymer is acrylic polymer, silicone polymer, polyester, polyurethane, polyamide, polyether, fluorine-based polymer, rubber-based polymer, or the like is used.
- an adhesive for the bonding layer 30, for example, a polyester-based adhesive, a polyurethane-based adhesive, a polyvinyl alcohol-based adhesive, or an epoxy-based adhesive is used.
- the adhesive is a thermosetting adhesive, it can exert its peel resistance by being cured (hardened) by heating.
- the adhesive is a photocurable adhesive such as an ultraviolet curable adhesive, peeling resistance can be exhibited by curing the adhesive by irradiating it with light such as ultraviolet rays.
- the adhesive is a moisture-curable adhesive, it can be cured by reacting with moisture in the air, etc., so that it can be cured even if left unattended to exhibit peeling resistance.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view (part 4) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a second specific example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1B has a glass layer 10, a bonding layer 30, a switch section 60, and a support section 90.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view (part 4) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a second specific example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1B has a glass layer 10, a bonding layer 30, a switch section 60, and a support section 90.
- the thickness of the glass layer 10 is 20 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less.
- the switch section 60 is arranged on the other surface 10 b side of the glass layer 10 .
- a part or the whole of the outer peripheral side of the other surface 10 b of the glass layer 10 is joined to the supporting portion 90 via the joining layer 30 .
- the support portion 90 may be arranged in a frame shape so as to surround the switch portion 60 as described above, or a plurality of support portions 90 may be arranged at arbitrary positions outside the switch portion 60 at intervals. good too.
- the bonding layer 30 is provided for the purpose of fixing the in-plane position of the glass layer 10. If the in-plane position of the glass layer 10 does not change due to the structure of the switch device, the bonding layer 30 may be omitted. .
- the switch part 60 is a tact switch and has a housing 61, a film 62, a frame 63, a stem 64, a first contact 65 and a second contact 66.
- the housing 61 and the frame 63 are each shaped like a square and are arranged to face each other with an adhesive film 62 interposed therebetween.
- the film 62 is arranged, for example, to close the opening of the housing 61 .
- the stem 64 is held by the frame 63 so as to be vertically slidable.
- a first contact 65 and a second contact 66 are arranged on the bottom surface of the housing 61 .
- the second contact 66 is spaced apart from the first contact 65 and arranged above the first contact 65 .
- the film 62 and the second contact 66 are configured to be elastically deformable.
- the housing 61, film 62, frame 63, and stem 64 are made of resin, for example.
- the first contact 65 and the second contact 66 of the switch section 60 are out of contact (non-conducting state) when the glass layer 10 is not pressed. Therefore, when the glass layer 10 is pressed and deformed, the stem 64 of the switch portion 60 is pressed accordingly, the film 62 and the second contact 66 are elastically deformed, the second contact 66 approaches the first contact 65, and the second contact 66 approaches the first contact 65. The 1st contact 65 and the 2nd contact 66 are brought into contact with each other and become conductive. As in the case of FIG. 2, when the force pushing on the glass layer 10 is removed, the glass layer 10 returns to the state of FIG. 4 and the first contact 65 and the second contact 66 are again out of contact.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view (No. 5) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, and shows a specific third example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1C differs from the switch device 1A (see FIG. 3) in that the resin layer 20 is provided between the glass layer 10 and the bonding layer 30. As shown in FIG. That is, the resin layer 20 is interposed between the glass layer 10 and the switch section 50 .
- the resin layer 20 has flexibility.
- the thickness of the resin layer 20 is preferably 50 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m from the viewpoint of flexibility.
- materials for the resin layer 20 include polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate resins and polyethylene naphthalate resins, cycloolefin resins such as norbornene resins, polyether sulfone resins, polycarbonate resins, and acrylic resins. , polyolefin-based resins, polyimide-based resins, polyamide-based resins, polyimide-amide-based resins, polyarylate-based resins, polysulfone-based resins, polyetherimide-based resins, urethane-based resins, and the like.
- the resin layer 20 suppresses deformation of the glass layer 10 more than necessary, and has the effect of preventing cracking of the glass layer 10, and at the same time, provides an appropriate amount of deformation. Therefore, durability when the glass layer 10 is repeatedly elastically deformed can be improved.
- the amount of deformation of the glass layer 10 can be controlled.
- a bonding layer 30 is provided between the glass layer 10 and the resin layer 20 .
- Any adhesive or adhesive can be used as the bonding layer 30 .
- the thickness of the bonding layer 30 is preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 25 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 5 ⁇ m or less, and even more preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 3 ⁇ m or less.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view (No. 6) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a specific fourth example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1D differs from the switch device 1B (see FIG. 4) in the layer structure of the laminated body joined on the supporting portion 90.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view (No. 6) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a specific fourth example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1D differs from the switch device 1B (see FIG. 4) in the layer structure of the laminated body joined on the supporting portion 90.
- a bonding layer 31, a resin layer 21, a bonding layer 32, and a resin layer 22 are sequentially laminated on the other surface 10b side of the glass layer 10, and this laminate is formed with the glass layer 10 facing the surface side. , are bonded onto the supporting portion 90 via the bonding layer 33 .
- the bonding layer 33 is not necessarily required unless the laminated body is fixed in the switch device 1D and does not shift within the plane.
- the resin layers 21 and 22 have flexibility.
- the thickness of each of the resin layers 21 and 22 is preferably 50 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m from the viewpoint of flexibility.
- the resin exemplified for the resin layer 20 can be used as a material for the resin layers 21 and 22, the resin exemplified for the resin layer 20 can be used.
- the resin layer 21 and the resin layer 22 may be made of the same resin or different resins.
- any pressure-sensitive adhesive or adhesive can be used as the bonding layers 31, 32, and 33.
- the adhesive exemplified as the bonding layer 30 is used as the bonding layer 31
- the adhesive exemplified as the bonding layer 30 is used as the bonding layer 32
- the bonding layer 30 is exemplified as the bonding layer 33. It is preferred to use adhesives or adhesives.
- the thickness of the bonding layer 31 is preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 25 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 5 ⁇ m or less, and even more preferably 0.5 ⁇ m or more and 3 ⁇ m or less.
- the thickness of the bonding layer 32 is preferably 5 ⁇ m or more and 200 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 20 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less, and even more preferably 20 ⁇ m or more and 100 ⁇ m or less, in view of the manufacturing method of the adhesive layer.
- the thickness of the bonding layer 33 is preferably within 5 ⁇ m to 2 mm.
- the resin layer and the bonding layer do not need to be one layer each, and multiple layers may be laminated.
- Such a laminated structure can prevent cracking of the glass layer 10 and further improve durability when the glass layer 10 is repeatedly elastically deformed.
- This laminated structure may be applied to the switch device 1A shown in FIG. 5, or may be applied to the switch device described below.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view (No. 7) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, and shows a specific fifth example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1E is different from the switch device 1A (see FIG. 3) in that it has a plurality of switch units 50 on the other surface 10b side of one glass layer 10 .
- the number of switch units 50 is arbitrary.
- the plurality of switch units 50 may be arranged in a line, may be arranged in a zigzag pattern, or may be arranged two-dimensionally. When arranged two-dimensionally, they may be arranged regularly (for example, in a matrix) or irregularly.
- the switch device can be applied to various devices. Examples include remote controllers, keyboards, smartphones, operation panels for warm water washing toilet seats, operation panels for white goods, operation panels for audiovisual equipment, and wall switches.
- the switch device has a plurality of switch units, it is not necessary for all switch units to have the same specifications.
- a membrane switch and a tact switch may coexist as the switch section.
- some of the switches may be non-sliding type (for example, capacitance type) instead of sliding type.
- a sliding type switch section and a non-sliding type switch section are arranged on the back side of a single elastically deformable glass layer that constitutes the outermost surface of a remote control, etc.
- the sliding type is a power switch. For example, a method of using only a portion where malfunction is particularly desired to be prevented is conceivable.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view (No. 8) illustrating the switch device according to the first embodiment, showing a specific eighth example of the configuration of the switch device.
- the switch device 1F has a support portion 90 outside the plurality of switch portions 50, and a gap S between the other surface 10b of the glass layer 10 and the upper surface of each switch portion 50. It is different from the switch device 1D (see FIG. 6) in that it is formed.
- the glass layer 10 and the switch section 50 do not necessarily have to be in contact with each other, and there may be a gap S between the glass layer 10 and the switch section 50 . Having the space S may improve the design depending on the application of the switch device 1F. The same is true when other than the switch section 50 is used.
- a membrane switch and a tact switch were exemplified as the switch section, but the switch section of the switch device according to the present embodiment is not limited to this, and any type of switch may be used.
- the decorative printing of the switch can be provided on any layer, such as the glass layer or the resin layer. It may be provided in each layer and stacked.
- switch device 10 glass layers 20, 21, 22 resin layers 30, 31, 32, 33 bonding layers 50, 60 switch section 51 first sheet 52 spacer 53 second sheet 55 , 65 first contacts 56, 66 second contacts 61 housing 62 film 63 frame 64 stem 90 support portion
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図1は、第1実施形態に係るスイッチ装置を例示する断面図(その1)である。図1に示すように、スイッチ装置1は、ガラス層10と、スイッチ部50と、支持部90とを有している。スイッチ装置1は、例えば、配線基板上に実装される。
図3は、第1実施形態に係るスイッチ装置を例示する断面図(その3)であり、スイッチ装置の構成の具体的な第1の例を示すものである。図3に示すように、スイッチ装置1Aは、ガラス層10と、接合層30と、スイッチ部50とを有している。
図4は、第1実施形態に係るスイッチ装置を例示する断面図(その4)であり、スイッチ装置の構成の具体的な第2の例を示すものである。図4に示すように、スイッチ装置1Bは、ガラス層10と、接合層30と、スイッチ部60と、支持部90とを有している。
図5は、第1実施形態に係るスイッチ装置を例示する断面図(その5)であり、スイッチ装置の構成の具体的な第3の例を示すものである。図5に示すように、スイッチ装置1Cは、ガラス層10と接合層30との間に樹脂層20を有している点が、スイッチ装置1A(図3参照)と相違する。すなわち、ガラス層10とスイッチ部50との間に樹脂層20が介在している。
図6は、第1実施形態に係るスイッチ装置を例示する断面図(その6)であり、スイッチ装置の構成の具体的な第4の例を示すものである。図6に示すように、スイッチ装置1Dは、支持部90上に接合された積層体の層構成がスイッチ装置1B(図4参照)と相違する。
図7は、第1実施形態に係るスイッチ装置を例示する断面図(その7)であり、スイッチ装置の構成の具体的な第5の例を示すものである。図7に示すように、スイッチ装置1Eは、1つのガラス層10の他方の面10b側にスイッチ部50を複数個有している点が、スイッチ装置1A(図3参照)と相違する。スイッチ部50の個数は任意である。複数のスイッチ部50は、例えば、一列に配置してもよいし、千鳥状に配置してもよいし、二次元に配置してもよい。二次元に配置する場合には、規則的に(例えば、行列状に)配置してもよいし、不規則に配置してもよい。
図8は、第1実施形態に係るスイッチ装置を例示する断面図(その8)であり、スイッチ装置の構成の具体的な第8の例を示すものである。図8に示すように、スイッチ装置1Fは、複数のスイッチ部50の外側に支持部90を有する点、ガラス層10の他方の面10bと各々のスイッチ部50の上面との間に空隙Sが形成されている点が、スイッチ装置1D(図6参照)と相違する。
10 ガラス層
20、21、22 樹脂層
30、31、32、33 接合層
50、60 スイッチ部
51 第1シート
52 スペーサ
53 第2シート
55、65 第1接点
56、66 第2接点
61 ハウジング
62 フィルム
63 フレーム
64 ステム
90 支持部
Claims (11)
- ガラス層と、
前記ガラス層の裏面側に配置されたスイッチ部と、を有し、
前記ガラス層の厚さは、20μm以上150μm以下であり、
前記スイッチ部は、上下に可動する接点を含む複数の接点を備え、
前記ガラス層が押されると、前記ガラス層が弾性変形して複数の前記接点の導通と非導通とが切り替わる、スイッチ装置。 - 前記ガラス層の裏面側に、前記ガラス層を支持する支持部を有する、請求項1に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記支持部は、前記スイッチ部の一部又は全部である、請求項2に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記支持部は、前記スイッチ部の外側に配置される、請求項2又は3に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記スイッチ部を複数個有する、請求項1乃至4のいずれか一項に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記スイッチ部は二次元に配置されている、請求項5に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記ガラス層と前記スイッチ部との間に接合層が介在する、請求項1乃至6のいずれか一項に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記ガラス層と前記スイッチ部との間に樹脂層が介在する、請求項1乃至7のいずれか一項に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記ガラス層と前記スイッチ部との間に空隙を有する、請求項1乃至8のいずれか一項に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記スイッチ部は、メンブレンスイッチである、請求項1乃至9のいずれか一項に記載のスイッチ装置。
- 前記スイッチ部は、タクトスイッチである、請求項1乃至9のいずれか一項に記載のスイッチ装置。
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