WO2023017615A1 - 方向入力装置およびコントローラ - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a directional input device and controller.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a multidirectional input device from which a detection signal corresponding to the amount of tilting of a lever member is extracted.
- Patent Document 1 has room for improvement in terms of miniaturization in the axial direction.
- a directional input device includes an input section, a first sliding section, a second sliding section, a first sliding surface, a second sliding surface, and a sliding biasing section.
- the input section includes an operated section and a shaft extending downward from the operated section.
- the first sliding portion slides in the first direction as the input portion tilts in the first direction from the initial position.
- the first sliding portion is provided with a first hole through which the axis passes and which extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
- the second sliding portion slides in the second direction as the input portion tilts in the second direction from the initial position.
- the second sliding portion is provided with a second hole through which the shaft passes and which extends in the first direction.
- the first sliding surface extends in the first direction and has an upwardly convex curved shape, and the first sliding portion contacts and slides from below.
- the second sliding surface extends in the second direction and has an upwardly convex curved shape, and the second sliding portion contacts and slides from below.
- the slide biasing portion is provided below the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion, biases the first sliding portion upward from below so as to press the first sliding portion against the first sliding surface, and , biases the second sliding portion upward from below so as to press the second sliding portion against the second sliding surface.
- the first sliding part and the second sliding part do not have a physical rotation axis, and slide on the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface, respectively. do. Therefore, the length of the directional input device can be shortened in the axial direction of the input section. Also, the tilting trajectory can be designed with a degree of freedom. Further, the slide biasing portion is provided below the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion, and biases the first sliding portion upward from below so as to press the first sliding portion against the first sliding surface, In addition, the second sliding portion is urged upward from below so as to be pressed against the second sliding surface. Therefore, it is possible to suppress rattling when each of the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion slides, and at the same time return the input portion to the initial position when the input portion tilts.
- the sliding biasing portion may be a spring whose center axis is the same as the axis.
- the spring may be a conical coil spring. If the spring is a normal coil spring, the coil springs overlap in the axial direction when compressed in the axial direction. On the other hand, since the conical coil spring expands in the radial direction, it is possible to prevent the conical coil springs from overlapping in the axial direction when compressed in the axial direction. Therefore, in the case of the conical coil spring, the degree of freedom of load adjustment is improved in a space of a certain height. When there is a large space in the radial direction of the directional input device, by using a conical coil spring as the sliding biasing portion, the degree of freedom in adjusting the load can be improved.
- the diameter of the conical coil spring may increase from the bottom to the top. Therefore, each of the first sliding portion extending in the radial direction and the second sliding portion extending in the radial direction can be stably supported.
- the directional input device may further include a pedestal provided in the space surrounded by the sliding biasing portion and on which the lower end of the shaft slides. As a result, the space inside the directional input device can be effectively utilized.
- the directional input device may further include a switch that is provided below the pedestal and that is input when the input unit is pushed downward. As a result, push input can be performed without receiving a repulsive force from the slide biasing portion 9 .
- the directional input device may further include a pedestal urging portion that urges the pedestal upward. This can prevent rattling between the input section and the pedestal.
- the width of the lower surface of the first sliding portion in the first direction when viewed in the second direction may decrease from the top to the bottom.
- the first sliding portion has a projecting portion that projects in the first direction from the side surface of the first sliding portion and that constitutes a part of the lower surface of the first sliding portion.
- the lower surface of the first sliding portion when viewed in the second direction, includes the central region, the outer region provided above the central region and outside the central region, It may consist of a central region and a connecting region located between the outer regions.
- the connection area may slope upwards with respect to the central area.
- the outer region may slope downward with respect to the connection region at the boundary between the outer region and the connection region.
- the directional input device may further include a support plate in contact with the first sliding portion. While the first sliding portion tilts from the initial angle to the predetermined angle, the outermost contact points in the contact area between the first sliding portion and the support plate are at the same position or continuously. You may move. The contacts may discontinuously move outward when the first slide tilts beyond a predetermined angle.
- the first slider linearly moves according to the sliding of the first sliding portion
- the second slider linearly moves according to the sliding of the second sliding portion
- the first and a sensor that detects electrical resistance that changes with movement of each of the slider and the second slider.
- the first elastic body whose thickness changes according to the sliding of the first sliding portion and the second elastic body whose thickness changes according to the sliding of the second sliding portion and a pair of first electrodes provided on both sides of the first elastic body in the thickness direction of the first elastic body, and a pair of second electrodes provided on both sides of the second elastic body in the thickness direction of the second elastic body.
- the first sliding portion includes the first upper surface spaced apart from the first sliding surface and the first protrusion provided on the first upper surface and in contact with the first sliding surface.
- the second sliding portion includes a second upper surface separated from the second sliding surface, and a second convex portion provided on the second upper surface and in contact with the second sliding surface. may be provided.
- the directional input device may further include a module housing in which the first sliding portion, the second sliding portion, and the sliding biasing portion are arranged.
- Each of the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface may be formed on the rear surface of the module housing.
- the directional input device may further include a module housing in which the first sliding portion, the second sliding portion, and the sliding biasing portion are arranged.
- the second sliding surface may be formed on the rear surface of the module housing, and the first sliding surface may be formed on the lower surface of the second sliding portion.
- a controller may include the directional input device described above and a controller housing provided with the directional input device.
- the second sliding surface may have a partially spherical shape formed so that the input portion tilts about the virtual center.
- the virtual center may be located outside the controller housing.
- the radius of rotation of the input section can be increased with respect to the shape of the controller. As a result, the operability of the controller can be improved.
- a controller may include the directional input device described above and a controller housing provided with the directional input device.
- the second sliding surface may have a partially spherical shape formed so that the input portion tilts about the virtual center.
- the virtual center may be located outside the directional input device and inside the controller housing.
- the radius of rotation of the input unit is increased regardless of the size of the directional input device, and the virtual center is located inside the controller, so that discomfort is suppressed when the input unit is operated. can be done.
- each of the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface may be formed on the back surface of the controller housing.
- the second sliding surface is formed on the rear surface of the controller housing, and the first sliding surface is formed on the lower surface of the second sliding portion. good.
- FIG. 3 is a second schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the directional input device according to the first embodiment; It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram explaining a motion of a 1st sliding part. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram explaining a motion of a 2nd sliding part. It is a perspective schematic diagram which shows the structure of the direction input device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the first sliding portion of the directional input device according to the eighth embodiment is tilted at a first angle (for example, 2°);
- FIG. 20 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the first sliding portion of the directional input device according to the eighth embodiment is tilted at a second angle (for example, 4°) larger than the first angle;
- FIG. 20 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the first sliding portion of the directional input device according to the eighth embodiment is tilted at a second angle (for example, 4°) larger than the first angle;
- FIG. 20 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the first sliding portion of the directional input device according to the eighth embodiment is tilted at a third angle (for example, 6 degrees) larger than the second angle;
- 3 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of a controller according to the present disclosure;
- FIG. FIG. 18 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XVIII-XVIII in FIG. 17;
- FIG. 1 is a first schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- a directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment includes an input portion 1, a first sliding portion 10, a second sliding portion 20, a sliding biasing portion 9, a support It mainly has a plate 95 and a lower housing part 80 .
- the input unit 1 is, for example, a stick.
- the input section 1 mainly has an operated section 41 and a shaft 42 .
- the operated portion 41 is a portion operated by the user.
- the shaft 42 continues to the operated portion 41 .
- the shaft 42 extends downward from the operated portion 41 .
- the direction from the shaft 42 to the operated portion 41 is defined as upward. Conversely, the direction from the operated portion 41 toward the shaft 42 is downward.
- a direction parallel to the direction from the shaft 42 toward the operated portion 41 is defined as a vertical direction Z (see FIG. 2).
- the vertical direction Z is also called an axial direction.
- the first direction X is a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction Z. As shown in FIG.
- the first direction X is, for example, the pitch direction.
- the second direction Y is perpendicular to each of the first direction X and the vertical direction Z. As shown in FIG.
- the second direction Y is, for example, the roll direction.
- a first hole 19 extending in the second direction Y is provided in the first sliding portion 10 .
- the first hole 19 is a through hole.
- a shaft 42 passes through the first hole 19 .
- the first sliding portion 10 has a first upper surface 16 , a first lower surface 12 , a first side surface 13 , a third side surface 17 and a first protrusion 14 .
- the first upper surface 16 has a first upper region 11 and a second upper region 15 . In the second direction Y, the second upper regions 15 are located on both sides of the first upper region 11 .
- the first upper region 11 is sandwiched between the second upper regions 15 .
- the first hole 19 is provided in the first upper region 11 .
- the first lower surface 12 is located opposite the first upper surface 16 .
- First hole 19 opens to each of first upper region 11 and first lower surface 12 .
- the first side surface 13 continues to each of the first upper surface 16 and the first lower surface 12 .
- the first side surface 13 is an end surface of the first sliding portion 10 in the second direction Y. As shown in FIG.
- the first side surface 13 continues to the second upper region 15 .
- the first side surface 13 is spaced apart from the first upper region 11 .
- the third side surface 17 is an end surface of the first sliding portion 10 in the first direction X.
- Third side surface 17 continues to each of first upper region 11 and second upper region 15 .
- the first convex portion 14 is provided in the second upper region 15 .
- the first protrusion 14 extends along the first direction X. As shown in FIG. In the second direction Y, the first protrusions 14 are provided on both sides of the first hole 19 .
- a second hole 29 extending in the first direction X is provided in the second sliding portion 20 .
- the second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X.
- the second hole 29 is a through hole.
- a shaft 42 passes through the second hole 29 .
- the second sliding portion 20 has a second upper surface 21 , a second lower surface 22 , a second side surface 23 and a second convex portion 24 .
- the second lower surface 22 has a first lower area 26 and a second lower area 27 .
- the second lower regions 27 are positioned on both sides of the first lower region 26 .
- the first lower region 26 is sandwiched between the second lower regions 27 .
- the second hole 29 is provided in the first lower region 26.
- the second lower surface 22 is located on the opposite side of the second upper surface 21 .
- a second hole 29 opens to each of the first lower region 26 and the second upper surface 21 .
- the second side surface 23 continues to each of the second upper surface 21 and the second lower surface 22 .
- the second side surface 23 is an end surface of the second sliding portion 20 in the first direction X. As shown in FIG.
- the second side surface 23 continues to the second lower region 27 .
- the second side 23 is spaced apart from the first lower region 26 .
- the second convex portion 24 is provided on the second upper surface 21 .
- the second protrusion 24 extends along the second direction Y. As shown in FIG. In the first direction X, the second protrusions 24 are provided on both sides of the second hole 29 .
- the sliding biasing portion 9 is provided on the lower housing portion 80 .
- the slide biasing portion 9 is, for example, a spring.
- a support plate 95 is provided on the slide biasing portion 9 .
- the support plate 95 has, for example, an annular shape.
- the first sliding portion 10 is provided on the support plate 95 .
- a first lower surface 12 of the first sliding portion 10 is in contact with the support plate 95 .
- the second sliding portion 20 is provided on the support plate 95 .
- a second lower region 27 of the second sliding portion 20 is in contact with the support plate 95 .
- the first lower region 26 of the second sliding portion 20 may be spaced apart from the support plate 95 .
- the slide biasing portion 9 is not limited to a spring.
- the slide biasing portion 9 may be an elastic body having a restoring force such as rubber.
- FIG. 2 is a first schematic cross-sectional view of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- the first schematic cross-sectional view is along the first direction X.
- FIG. 2 the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment further includes an upper housing portion 70, a base 50, and a switch 4.
- the upper housing portion 70 and the lower housing portion 80 constitute a module housing 85 .
- a shaft through hole 76 is provided in the upper housing portion 70 .
- the shaft 42 is inserted into the shaft through hole 76 .
- the upper housing part 70 is combined with the lower housing part 80 .
- the first sliding portion 10 , the second sliding portion 20 , the sliding biasing portion 9 , the support plate 95 , the base 50 and the switch 4 are arranged inside the module housing 85 .
- the upper housing part 70 has a second sliding surface 72 , a first inner side surface 73 , a third upper surface 74 , a first outer side surface 75 and a third lower surface 77 .
- the second sliding surface 72 extends in the second direction Y. As shown in FIG.
- the second sliding surface 72 has a curved shape that is convex upward. In a cross section parallel to each of the second direction Y and the vertical direction Z, the second sliding surface 72 may have, for example, an arc shape or an elliptical arc shape.
- the second sliding surface 72 may have a partially spherical shape.
- the second sliding surface 72 is a surface on which the second sliding portion 20 contacts from below and slides thereon.
- the second sliding surface 72 is formed on the rear surface of the upper housing portion 70 .
- the second convex portion 24 of the second sliding portion 20 is in contact with the second sliding surface 72 .
- the second upper surface 21 may be separated from the second sliding surface 72 .
- the third upper surface 74 is located on the opposite side of the second sliding surface 72 .
- the first inner side surface 73 continues to each of the third upper surface 74 and the second sliding surface 72 .
- the first inner side surface 73 forms an axial through hole 76 .
- the third lower surface 77 continues to the first outer side surface 75 .
- the first outer side surface 75 is positioned between the third upper surface 74 and the third lower surface 77 in the vertical direction Z.
- the third upper surface 74 has a curved portion that is convex upward. Note that the second sliding portion 20 does not have to have the second convex portion 24 . In this case, the second upper surface 21 (see FIG. 1) of the second sliding portion 20 contacts the second sliding surface 72 .
- the lower housing portion 80 has a fourth upper surface 81 , a fourth lower surface 82 , a second outer side surface 83 and a mounting portion 84 .
- the fourth upper surface 81 faces the second sliding surface 72 .
- the slide biasing portion 9 , the switch 4 portion, and the pedestal 50 are provided on the fourth upper surface 81 .
- the mounting portion 84 is positioned on the fourth upper surface 81 .
- the mounting portion 84 protrudes upward from the fourth upper surface 81 .
- the pedestal 50 may be attached to the attachment portion 84 .
- the second outer side surface 83 is provided along the first outer side surface 75 .
- a space is formed inside the module housing 85 by the contact between the outer portion of the third lower surface 77 of the upper housing portion 70 and the outer portion of the fourth upper surface 81 of the lower housing portion 80 .
- the operated part 41 of the input part 1 is arranged outside the module housing 85 .
- the shaft 42 has a central portion 43 and a retaining portion 44 .
- the central portion 43 continues to the operated portion 41 .
- the retaining portion 44 continues to the central portion 43 .
- the retaining portion 44 is positioned below the central portion 43 .
- the central portion 43 is positioned between the operated portion 41 and the retaining portion 44 .
- the pedestal 50 is provided below the input unit 1.
- the pedestal 50 is a member on which the lower end of the shaft 42 slides.
- the base 50 has a fifth upper surface 53 , a fifth lower surface 54 , outer protrusions 56 and a central protrusion 55 .
- the fifth upper surface 53 has a curved shape that protrudes upward.
- the lower end of shaft 42 slides along fifth upper surface 53 .
- a lower end of the shaft 42 is configured along the shape of the fifth upper surface 53 of the pedestal 50 .
- the lower end of the shaft 42 has a curved shape that is concave upward.
- the fifth bottom surface 54 is opposite the fifth top surface 53 .
- the outer protrusion 56 and the central protrusion 55 is provided on the fifth lower surface 54 .
- the outer protrusion 56 is located outside the central protrusion 55 .
- the pedestal 50 is attached to the attachment portion 84 so that the inner peripheral surface of the outer projection portion 56 and the outer peripheral surface of the attachment portion 84 face each other.
- the central protrusion 55 is positioned on a straight line along the central portion 43 .
- the pedestal 50 is provided in a space surrounded by the slide biasing portion 9 .
- the slide biasing portion 9 may be a spring having the same axis A as the shaft 42 as a central axis.
- the sliding biasing portion 9 may be a helical coil spring surrounding the axis A.
- the axis A may pass through the operated portion 41 , the shaft 42 , the central protrusion 55 and the switch 4 .
- the axis A is parallel to the up-down direction Z.
- the switch 4 is provided below the pedestal 50.
- the switch 4 is arranged at a position facing the central protrusion 55 of the pedestal 50 .
- the switch 4 is input when the input section 1 is pushed downward. Specifically, when the input unit 1 is pushed downward, the central protrusion 55 of the pedestal 50 may move downward, and the switch 4 may be pushed. After the central protrusion 55 pushes the switch 4 downward, the central protrusion 55 may be pushed back upward by the restoring force of the switch 4 .
- FIG. 3 is a second schematic cross-sectional view of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- the second schematic cross-sectional view is along the second direction Y.
- FIG. 3 the upper housing portion 70 has a first sliding surface 71 .
- the first sliding surface 71 extends in the first direction X.
- the first sliding surface 71 has a curved shape that is convex upward. In a cross section parallel to each of the first direction X and the vertical direction Z, the first sliding surface 71 may have, for example, an arc shape or an elliptical arc shape.
- the first sliding surface 71 may have a partially spherical shape.
- the first sliding surface 71 is a surface on which the first sliding portion 10 contacts from below and slides thereon.
- the first sliding surface 71 may be formed on the back surface of the upper module housing 70 or may be formed on the second lower surface 22 of the second sliding portion 20 .
- the first convex portion 14 of the first sliding portion 10 contacts the first sliding surface 71 .
- the first upper region 11 is separated from the first sliding surface 71 .
- the third upper surface 74 is located on the opposite side of the first sliding surface 71 .
- the first inner side surface 73 continues to each of the third upper surface 74 and the first sliding surface 71 .
- the first sliding portion 10 may not have the first convex portion 14 .
- the second upper region 15 (see FIG. 1) of the first sliding portion 10 contacts the first sliding surface 71 .
- the sliding biasing portion 9 is provided below the first sliding portion 10 and the second sliding portion 20 .
- the slide biasing portion 9 biases the first sliding portion 10 upward from below so as to press the first sliding portion 10 against the first sliding surface 71 .
- the first sliding portion 10 returns to the initial position along the first sliding surface 71 .
- the slide biasing portion 9 biases the second sliding portion 20 upward from below so as to press the second sliding portion 20 against the second sliding surface 72 .
- the second sliding portion 20 returns to the initial position along the second sliding surface 72 . Therefore, the input unit 1 can be returned to the initial position with high accuracy.
- the slide urging portion 9 includes a first urging portion (not shown) that urges the first sliding portion 10 and a second urging portion (not shown) that urges the second sliding portion 20. may be divided into For example, two springs may be provided as the first biasing portion and two other springs may be provided as the second biasing portion.
- FIG. 4 is a second schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- the input section 1, the base 50, and the lower housing section 80 are shown, and other members are omitted.
- the retaining portion 44 is positioned between the central portion 43 and the pedestal 50 .
- the length of the retaining portion 44 in the first direction X may be greater than the length of the central portion 43 .
- the length of the retaining portion 44 in the second direction Y is substantially the same as the length of the central portion 43 .
- the length of the retaining portion 44 in the first direction X may be longer than the length of the retaining portion 44 in the second direction Y.
- the shaft 42 of the input section 1 may pass through each of the first hole 19 and the second hole 29 .
- the input section 1 can be attached to each of the first sliding section 10 having the first hole 19 and the second sliding section 20 having the second hole 29 without dividing the input section 1 .
- the shaft 42 of the input section 1 is inserted into the second hole 29 (see FIG. 1) of the second sliding section 20, the shaft 42 is rotated by 90°. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the retaining portion 44 of the input section 1 from coming off from the second hole 29 .
- the shaft 42 of the input section 1 after inserting the shaft 42 of the input section 1 into the first hole 19 (see FIG.
- the operated portion 41, the central portion 43, and the retainer portion 44 may be configured integrally or may be configured separately.
- the number of parts can be reduced compared to the case where they are configured as separate divided parts.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining the movement of the first sliding portion 10.
- FIG. 5 extends along the first direction X.
- the first sliding section 10 moves along with the movement of the input section 1 .
- the first sliding portion 10 slides in the first direction X as the input portion 1 tilts in the first direction X from the initial position.
- the first convex portion 14 (see FIG. 3) of the first sliding portion 10 slides on the first sliding surface 71 while contacting the first sliding surface 71 of the upper housing portion 70 .
- the lower end of the shaft 42 of the input section 1 slides on the fifth upper surface 53 of the base 50 .
- the second sliding portion 20 does not substantially move.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining the movement of the second sliding portion 20.
- the schematic cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 6 extends along the second direction Y.
- the second sliding section 20 moves along with the movement of the input section 1 .
- the second sliding portion 20 slides in the second direction Y as the input portion 1 tilts in the second direction Y from the initial position.
- the second convex portion 24 (see FIG. 2) of the second sliding portion 20 slides on the second sliding surface 72 of the upper housing portion 70 while contacting the second sliding surface 72 .
- the lower end of the shaft 42 of the input section 1 slides on the fifth upper surface 53 of the base 50 .
- the first sliding portion 10 does not substantially move.
- the shaft 42 of the input unit 1 When viewed in the vertical direction, the shaft 42 of the input unit 1 can be tilted in the first direction X, can be tilted in the second direction Y, or can be tilted in the first direction X and the second direction Y. It is also possible to tilt in an oblique direction with respect to each.
- the directional input device 100 according to the second embodiment mainly includes the first sensor 60, the first slider 91, and the second slider 92. , and other configurations are the same as those of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment. The following description focuses on the configuration different from that of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the second embodiment.
- the directional input device 100 according to the second embodiment further has a first sensor 60, a first slider 91, and a second slider 92.
- the module housing 85 is omitted.
- the first sensor 60 has a first contact 61 , a second contact 62 and a third contact 63 .
- the shape of the third contact 63 may be L-shaped, for example.
- Each shape of the first contact 61 and the second contact 62 is, for example, a rectangle.
- the first sliding portion 10 has a first projecting portion 18 .
- the first protrusion 18 is provided on the first side surface 13 .
- the first protrusion 18 protrudes along the second direction Y.
- the second slide 20 has a second protrusion 28 .
- the second protrusion 28 is provided on the second side surface 23 .
- the second protrusion 28 protrudes along the first direction X. As shown in FIG.
- the first slider 91 is provided with a first concave portion 93 .
- the first protrusion 18 is arranged in the first recess 93 .
- the first slider 91 linearly moves according to the sliding of the first sliding portion 10 .
- the first projecting portion 18 moves the first slider 91 as the first sliding portion 10 moves.
- the first slider 91 moves with the movement of the first protrusion 18 .
- the first slider 91 moves in the first direction X.
- the moving direction of the first slider 91 is the same as the moving direction of the first protrusion 18 when viewed in the vertical direction.
- the first slider 91 has a first slide member 91a, a second slide member 91b, a first connection member 91c, and a metal conducting member (not shown).
- the first connecting member 91c connects the first slide member 91a and the second slide member 91b.
- One end of the conductive member is positioned at the first slide member 91a.
- the other end of the conduction member is located on the second slide member 91b.
- the first slide member 91a is in contact with the first contact 61, for example.
- the second slide member 91b is in contact with the third contact 63, for example.
- the first sensor 60 may detect electrical resistance that changes with the movement of the first slider 91 .
- the second slider 92 is provided with a second concave portion 94 .
- the second protrusion 28 is arranged in the second recess 94 .
- the second slider 92 linearly moves according to the sliding of the second sliding portion 20 .
- the second projecting portion 28 moves the second slider 92 as the second sliding portion 20 moves.
- the second slider 92 moves along with the movement of the second protrusion 28 .
- the second slider 92 moves in the second Y direction.
- the moving direction of the second slider 92 is the same as the moving direction of the second protrusion 28 when viewed in the vertical direction.
- the second slider 92 has a third slide member 92a, a fourth slide member 92b, a second connection member 92c, and a metal conducting member (not shown).
- the second connection member 92c connects the third slide member 92a and the fourth slide member 92b.
- One end of the conduction member is positioned at the third slide member 92a.
- the other end of the conductive member is located on the fourth slide member 92b.
- the third slide member 92a is in contact with the third contact 63, for example.
- the fourth slide member 92b is in contact with the second contact 62, for example.
- the electrical resistance between the third contact 63 and the second contact 62 may change.
- the first sensor 60 may detect the electrical resistance that changes with the movement of the second slider 92 .
- the first sliding portion 10 and the second sliding portion 20 can also serve as a detection mechanism. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the space and the number of parts compared to the case where the direction input device 100 has the detection mechanism as a separate part.
- the directional input device 100 according to the third embodiment differs from the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment mainly in the configuration including the second sensor 68, and the other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment. This is the same as the directional input device 100 according to the embodiment.
- the following description focuses on the configuration different from that of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 8A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the third embodiment.
- the schematic cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 8A extends along the first direction X.
- the directional input device 100 according to the third embodiment further has a second sensor 68.
- the second sensor 68 is, for example, a capacitance sensor.
- the second sensor 68 has a first sliding portion sensor 68a and a second sliding portion sensor 68b.
- the first sliding portion sensor 68 a has a pair of first electrodes 35 and a first elastic body 36 .
- the second sliding portion sensor 68 b has a pair of second electrodes 69 and a second elastic body 67 .
- the pair of first electrodes 35 are provided on both sides of the first elastic body 36 in the thickness direction of the first elastic body 36 .
- the pair of second electrodes 69 are provided on both sides of the second elastic body 67 in the thickness direction of the second elastic body 67 .
- the first elastic body 36 and the second elastic body 67 may be non-conductive.
- a first elastic body 36 and a second elastic body 67 are provided instead of the slide biasing portion 9 .
- FIG. 8B is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of the second sensor 68 of the directional input device 100 according to the third embodiment.
- the first sliding portion sensor 68a and the second sliding portion sensor 68b have arcuate shapes.
- the second sliding portion sensor 68b is arranged at a position obtained by rotating the first sliding portion sensor 68a by 90° along an imaginary circle centered on the axis A.
- one of the two first sliding portion sensors 68a is provided at a position of 0°, and the other is provided at a position of 180°.
- One of the two second sliding portion sensors 68b is provided at the 90° position, and the other is provided at the 270° position.
- the first elastic body 36 is positioned between the pair of first electrodes 35.
- One of the pair of first electrodes 35 is positioned on the lower housing portion 80 .
- the first sliding portion 10 is positioned on the other of the pair of first electrodes 35 .
- the thickness of the first elastic body 36 changes according to the sliding of the first sliding portion 10 . This changes the capacitance between the pair of first electrodes 35 .
- a parameter corresponding to the tilt angle of the input unit 1 may be calculated based on the capacitance between the pair of first electrodes 35 or the change thereof.
- a parameter corresponding to the load applied to the first sliding portion 10 may be calculated instead of or in addition to the tilt angle of the input portion 1 .
- the second elastic body 67 is positioned between the pair of second electrodes 69 .
- One of the pair of second electrodes 69 is positioned on the lower housing portion 80 .
- the second sliding portion 20 is positioned on the other of the pair of second electrodes 69 .
- the thickness of the second elastic body 67 changes according to the sliding of the second sliding portion 20 . This changes the capacitance between the pair of second electrodes 69 .
- a parameter corresponding to the tilt angle of the input unit 1 may be calculated based on the capacitance between the pair of second electrodes 69 or a change thereof. Instead of or in addition to the tilt angle of the input section 1, a parameter corresponding to the load applied to the second sliding section 20 may be calculated.
- a controller or a processor (not shown) on the game device side may perform some control linearly or stepwise according to the detected capacitance or its change.
- a processor at the controller or gaming device side may perform certain controls in response to the detected capacitance or its change exceeding a certain threshold.
- the second sensor 68 is not limited to a capacitance sensor.
- the second sensor 68 may be, for example, a strain gauge, a magnetic sensor, or a pressure sensor.
- the directional input device 100 according to the fourth embodiment differs from the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment mainly in the configuration including the rib 86 and the base biasing portion 87, and other configurations. are the same as those of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- the following description focuses on the configuration different from that of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the fourth embodiment.
- the schematic cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 9 extends along the first direction X.
- the directional input device 100 according to the fourth embodiment further has ribs 86 .
- the rib 86 is arranged outside the sliding biasing portion 9 .
- Ribs 86 are provided inside the module housing 85 .
- a rib 86 is provided on the lower housing part 80 . Rib 86 may abut upper housing portion 70 .
- the upper ends of the ribs 86 face the support plate 95 .
- the support plate 95 may come into contact with the upper ends of the ribs 86 . From another point of view, the tilting of the support plate 95 may be restricted by the ribs 86 .
- the directional input device 100 may have a pedestal biasing portion 87.
- the pedestal biasing portion 87 may be provided between the outer protrusion 56 of the pedestal 50 and the fourth upper surface 81 of the lower housing portion 80 .
- the pedestal biasing portion 87 is, for example, a coil spring.
- the pedestal urging portion 87 urges the pedestal 50 upward.
- the pedestal urging section 87 may push the pedestal 50 upward in addition to or instead of the switch 4 .
- the directional input device 100 according to the fourth embodiment may include only one of the rib 86 and the pedestal biasing portion 87 and may not include the other of the rib 86 and the pedestal biasing portion 87 .
- the directional input device 100 according to the fifth embodiment differs from the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment mainly in the structure in which the sliding biasing portion 9 is a conical coil spring. , is the same as the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- the following description focuses on the configuration different from that of the directional input device 100 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the fifth embodiment.
- the schematic cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 10 extends along the second direction Y.
- the slide biasing portion 9 of the directional input device 100 according to the fifth embodiment may be a conical coil spring.
- the diameter of the conical coil spring may increase from the bottom to the top.
- the lower end of the conical coil spring may surround the switch 4 .
- the top end of the conical coil spring may surround the fifth top surface 53 of the base 50 .
- the directional input device 100 according to the sixth embodiment is mainly configured such that the widths of the lower surfaces of the first sliding portion 10 and the second sliding portion 20 decrease from the top to the bottom. It differs from the directional input device 100 according to the embodiment, and other configurations are the same as those of the directional input device 100 according to the fifth embodiment. The following description focuses on the configuration different from that of the directional input device 100 according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic side view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the sixth embodiment.
- the schematic side view shown in FIG. 11 is viewed in the second direction Y.
- FIG. 11 when viewed in the second direction Y, the width of the lower surface (first lower surface 12) of the first sliding portion 10 in the first direction X decreases from top to bottom. good.
- the first lower surface 12 has a first lower end region 12a and a second lower end region 12b.
- the second lower end region 12b continues to the first lower end region 12a.
- the first lower end region 12 a is in contact with the support plate 95 .
- the second lower end region 12b is separated from the support plate 95.
- the second lower end region 12b when viewed in the second direction Y, is inclined upward with respect to the first lower end region 12a.
- the second lower end region 12 b may continue to the third side surface 17 .
- only the first sliding portion 10 may have the above lower surface structure, or only the second sliding portion 20 may have the above lower surface structure. It may be
- the directional input device 100 according to the seventh embodiment mainly has a configuration in which each of the first sliding portion 10 and the second sliding portion 20 has the first projecting portion 6. It differs from the directional input device 100, and other configurations are the same as those of the directional input device 100 according to the fifth embodiment. The following description focuses on the configuration different from that of the directional input device 100 according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic side view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the seventh embodiment.
- the schematic side view shown in FIG. 12 is viewed in the second direction Y.
- the first sliding portion 10 may have a first projecting portion 6 .
- the first protrusion 6 protrudes in the first direction X from the third side surface 17 .
- the first projecting portion 6 forms part of the first lower surface 12 .
- the first protrusion 6 is in contact with the support plate 95 .
- the first projecting portion 6 may have an outwardly convex curved shape.
- the first projecting portion 6 is spaced apart from the first upper surface 16 .
- the first projecting portion 6 continues to the first side surface 13 .
- the amount of depression of the support plate 95 is greater even with the same tilt angle, so the restoring force is relatively greater.
- only the first sliding portion 10 may have the first projecting portion 6, or only the second sliding portion 20 may have the first projecting portion 6. may have.
- the directional input device 100 according to the eighth embodiment is mainly configured such that the outer region 12e of the lower surface of each of the first sliding portion 10 and the second sliding portion 20 is above the central region 12c. It differs from the directional input device 100 according to the embodiment, and other configurations are the same as those of the directional input device 100 according to the seventh embodiment. The following description focuses on the configuration different from that of the directional input device 100 according to the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic side view showing the configuration of the directional input device 100 according to the eighth embodiment.
- the schematic side view shown in FIG. 13 is viewed in the second direction Y.
- FIG. 13 the first lower surface 12 of the first sliding portion 10 has a central region 12c, a connecting region 12d, and an outer region 12e.
- the outer region 12e is provided outside the central region 12c.
- the outer region 12e is provided above the central region 12c.
- the connection region 12d is located between the central region 12c and the outer region 12e.
- the connection region 12d connects the central region 12c and the outer region 12e.
- the connection region 12d slopes upward with respect to the central region 12c.
- the outer region 12e slopes downward with respect to the connection region 12d at the boundary between the outer region 12e and the connection region 12d.
- the outer region 12 e forms part of the lower surface of the first projecting portion 6 .
- the first protrusion 6 is separated from the support plate 95 .
- the width of the central region 12c may be smaller than the width of the first protrusion 14 in the first direction X.
- the central region 12c is in contact with the support plate 95 at least when the input section 1 is in the initial position.
- the outer region 12 e and the connection region 12 d are spaced apart from the support plate 95 .
- the connection area 12d is inclined with respect to each of the central area 12c and the outer area 12e.
- the width of the connection region 12d in the first direction X increases upward.
- only the first sliding portion 10 may have the above structure, or only the second sliding portion 20 may have the above structure. may be
- FIG. 14 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the first sliding portion 10 of the directional input device 100 according to the eighth embodiment is tilted at a first angle (for example, 2°).
- a first angle for example, 2°
- the contact point between the first lower surface 12 of the first sliding portion 10 and the support plate 95 is the first position A1.
- the first position A1 is located in the central region 12c.
- the tilt angle is 2°
- the interference between the first sliding portion 10 and the support plate 95 due to the tilting of the first sliding portion 10 is small. Therefore, the restoring force of the first sliding portion 10 is small.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the first sliding portion 10 of the directional input device 100 according to the eighth embodiment is tilted at a second angle (for example, 4°) larger than the first angle.
- the restoring force of the first sliding portion 10 when the tilt angle is 4° is larger than the restoring force of the first sliding portion 10 when the tilt angle is 2°.
- contact points between the first lower surface 12 of the first sliding portion 10 and the support plate 95 are at a first position A1 and a second position A2.
- the second position A2 is located in the outer region 12e.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the first sliding portion 10 of the directional input device 100 according to the eighth embodiment is tilted at a third angle (for example, 6°) larger than the second angle.
- the vertical displacement of the support plate 95 at the second position A2 when the input unit 1 is tilted from the initial position is greater than the vertical displacement of the support plate 95 at the first position A1. Therefore, after the contact points between the first lower surface 12 of the first sliding portion 10 and the support plate 95 reach the first position A1 and the second position A2, the amount of change in vertical displacement per tilt angle increases, and tilting occurs.
- the increment (inclination) of the restoring force per corner increases.
- a controller 110 according to the present disclosure mainly has a directional input device 100 and a controller housing 3 .
- a directional input device 100 is provided in the controller housing 3 .
- FIG. 17 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of the controller 110 according to the present disclosure.
- the controller housing 3 has, for example, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.
- a first through hole 65 is provided in the controller housing 3 .
- the input section 1 is arranged in the first through hole 65 .
- a portion of the input section 1 is located outside the controller housing 3 .
- a second through hole 66 is provided in the controller housing 3 .
- the button 2 is arranged in the second through hole 66 .
- a portion of the button 2 is located outside the controller housing 3 .
- a button is operated by the user.
- the controller housing 3 extends along the first direction X, for example.
- the first direction X is the longitudinal direction of the controller housing 3, for example.
- the second direction Y is, for example, the lateral direction of the controller housing 3 .
- the input unit 1 and the button 2 may be arranged along the first direction X in plan view.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XVIII-XVIII in FIG. The cross section shown in FIG. 18 is parallel to the first direction X.
- controller 110 has substrate 30 and support member 99 .
- the substrate 30 and support member 99 are arranged inside the controller housing 3 .
- Substrate 30 has a front surface 31 and a back surface 32 .
- Back surface 32 is opposite surface 31 .
- the controller housing 3 is composed of a front side housing portion 3a and a back side housing portion 3b.
- the front side housing portion 3a is combined with the back side housing portion 3b.
- the substrate 30 is positioned between the front housing portion 3 a and the support member 99 .
- the front side housing portion 3 a has a back side 3 c facing the substrate 30 .
- the support member 99 is positioned between the substrate 30 and the rear housing portion 3b.
- the input unit 1 may have a skirt 45.
- the skirt 45 continues to the shaft 42, for example.
- Skirt 45 is arranged to surround shaft 42 .
- the skirt 45 tilts as the shaft 42 tilts.
- a portion of the skirt 45 is arranged in the first through hole 65 .
- the skirt 45 is arranged below the operated portion 41 .
- the inner diameter of the skirt 45 may increase with increasing distance from the operated portion 41 . From another point of view, the inner diameter of the skirt 45 may increase as the substrate 30 is approached from the operated portion 41 .
- the controller 110 may have, for example, a reinforcing plate 7a, a first electrode layer 8a, a cushion material 7b, and a second electrode layer 8b.
- the second electrode layer 8 b is provided on the substrate 30 .
- the cushion material 7b is provided on the second electrode layer 8b.
- the first electrode layer 8a is provided on the cushion material 7b.
- the cushion material 7b is sandwiched between the first electrode layer 8a and the second electrode layer 8b.
- the reinforcing plate 7a is provided on the first electrode layer 8a.
- the skirt 45 is arranged above the reinforcing plate 7a.
- the skirt 45 tilts and comes into contact with the reinforcing plate 7a.
- a load is applied to the reinforcing plate 7a by the skirt 45 coming into contact with the reinforcing plate 7a.
- the cushion material 7b is compressed and the capacitance between the first electrode layer 8a and the second electrode layer 8b changes.
- the thickness of the cushion material 7b returns to the thickness before the load was applied.
- the tilting range of the input unit 1 may be restricted by the skirt 45.
- Capacitance change detection may be performed in addition to or instead of tilt angle detection by the slider.
- the content of execution control for each detected amount may be made different.
- the input section 1 of the directional input device 100 may have the skirt 45 .
- the capacitance change detection mechanism described above may be incorporated in the directional input device 100 .
- the button 2 has a pressing member 51 and a fourth contact 52, for example.
- the pushing member 51 is a member that is pushed by the user.
- the pressing member 51 is arranged in the second through hole 66 .
- a fourth contact 52 is provided on the surface 31 of the substrate 30 .
- the fourth contact 52 faces the bottom surface of the pressing member 51 .
- the controller 110 detects an input from the user.
- the pushing member 51 is separated from the fourth contact 52 by a push-back mechanism (not shown).
- the sliding biasing portion 9 may have a plurality of coil springs.
- the number of coil springs is not particularly limited, but is, for example, four.
- the slide biasing portion 9 may penetrate through the substrate 30 .
- a third through hole 33 is provided in the substrate 30 .
- the slide biasing portion 9 is arranged in the third through hole 33 .
- a lower end of the slide biasing portion 9 is in contact with the support member 99 .
- the upper end of the slide biasing portion 9 is in contact with the support plate 95 .
- the upper end of the slide biasing portion 9 is attached to the attachment protrusion 96 of the support plate 95 .
- the outer protrusion 56 of the pedestal 50 may pass through the substrate 30 .
- a fourth through hole 34 is provided in the substrate 30 .
- the outer protrusion 56 is arranged in the fourth through hole 34 .
- the input unit 1 is tiltable along the tilting direction S.
- the second sliding surface 72 may have a partially spherical shape formed so that the input unit 1 tilts about the virtual center.
- the virtual center may be located outside the directional input device 100 and inside the controller housing 3 . Specifically, the virtual center is located at the first center B1 on the underside of the substrate 30 .
- the imaginary center may be located at a first center B1 between the substrate 30 and the rear housing portion 3b.
- the imaginary center may be located at the first center B1 on the support member 99 .
- the first sliding surface 71 may have a partially spherical shape formed so that the input unit 1 tilts about the virtual center.
- the virtual center may be located outside the controller housing 3. Specifically, the virtual center may be located at the second center B2 on the lower side of the rear housing portion 3b.
- the substrate 30 may be positioned between the second center B2 and the input section 1 .
- the rear housing portion 3 b may be positioned between the second center B ⁇ b>2 and the support member 99 .
- each of the first sliding surface 71 and the second sliding surface 72 is not limited to a partially spherical shape as long as it has an upwardly convex curved surface shape. If each of the first sliding surface 71 and the second sliding surface 72 has a shape other than a partially spherical shape, the motion of the input unit 1 will not be a circular motion. In this case, the input unit 1 does not have to have a virtual center.
- Each of the first sliding surface 71 and the second sliding surface 72 may be formed on the back surface 3 c of the controller housing 3 . Alternatively, the second sliding surface 72 is formed on the rear surface 3 c of the controller housing 3 and the first sliding surface 71 is formed on the first lower region 26 of the second sliding portion 20 . may have been
- First sliding portion 11 First upper region 12 First lower surface (lower surface) 12a First lower end region 12b Second lower end region 12c Central region 12d Connection area 12e Outer area 13 First side surface 14 First protrusion 15 Second upper area 16 First upper surface (upper surface) 17 Third side surface (side surface) 18 First protrusion 19 First hole , 20 second sliding portion, 21 second upper surface, 22 second lower surface (lower surface), 23 second side surface, 24 second convex portion, 26 first lower region, 27 second lower region, 28 second protrusion, 29 Second hole 30 Substrate 31 Front surface 32 Back surface 33 Third through hole 34 Fourth through hole 35 First electrode 36 First elastic body 41 Operated portion 42 Shaft 43 Central portion 44 Stopper, 45 Skirt, 50 Pedestal, 51 Pushing member, 52
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[A.方向入力装置]
(第1実施形態)
まず、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100の構成の概要について説明する。
次に、第2実施形態に係る方向入力装置100の構成の概要について説明する。第2実施形態に係る方向入力装置100は、主に、第1センサ60と、第1スライダ91と、第2スライダ92とを有している構成において、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なっており、その他の構成については、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と同様である。以下、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第3実施形態に係る方向入力装置100の構成の概要について説明する。第3実施形態に係る方向入力装置100は、主に、第2センサ68を有している構成において、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なっており、その他の構成については、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と同様である。以下、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第4実施形態に係る方向入力装置100の構成の概要について説明する。第4実施形態に係る方向入力装置100は、主に、リブ86と台座付勢部87とを有している構成において、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なっており、その他の構成については、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と同様である。以下、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第5実施形態に係る方向入力装置100の構成の概要について説明する。第5実施形態に係る方向入力装置100は、主に、摺動付勢部9が円錐コイルばねである構成において、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なっており、その他の構成については、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と同様である。以下、第1実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第6実施形態に係る方向入力装置100の構成の概要について説明する。第6実施形態に係る方向入力装置100は、主に、第1摺動部10および第2摺動部20の各々の下面の幅が上方から下方に向かうにつれて小さくなっている構成において、第5実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なっており、その他の構成については、第5実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と同様である。以下、第5実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第7実施形態に係る方向入力装置100の構成の概要について説明する。第7実施形態に係る方向入力装置100は、主に、第1摺動部10および第2摺動部20の各々が第1突出部6を有している構成において、第5実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なっており、その他の構成については、第5実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と同様である。以下、第5実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第8実施形態に係る方向入力装置100の構成の概要について説明する。第8実施形態に係る方向入力装置100は、主に、第1摺動部10および第2摺動部20の各々の下面の外側領域12eは中央領域12cよりも上方にある構成において、第7実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なっており、その他の構成については、第7実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と同様である。以下、第7実施形態に係る方向入力装置100と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
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次に、本開示に係るコントローラ110の構成について説明する。本開示に係るコントローラ110は、方向入力装置100と、コントローラハウジング3とを主に有している。方向入力装置100は、コントローラハウジング3に設けられている。
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- 被操作部と、前記被操作部から下方に延びる軸とを備える入力部と、
前記入力部が初期位置から第1方向へ傾動するのに応じて前記第1方向に摺動し、且つ、前記軸が通り且つ前記第1方向に対して垂直な第2方向に延びる第1孔が設けられた第1摺動部と、
前記入力部が前記初期位置から前記第2方向へ傾動するのに応じて前記第2方向に摺動し、且つ、前記軸が通り且つ前記第1方向に延びる第2孔が設けられた第2摺動部と、
前記第1方向に延び、上方に凸となる曲面形状であり、前記第1摺動部が下方から当接して摺動する第1被摺動面と、
前記第2方向に延び、上方に凸となる曲面形状であり、前記第2摺動部が下方から当接して摺動する第2被摺動面と、
前記第1摺動部および前記第2摺動部の下方に設けられ、前記第1摺動部を前記第1被摺動面に押し当てるように下方から上方に付勢し、且つ、前記第2摺動部を前記第2被摺動面に押し当てるように下方から上方に付勢する摺動付勢部と、を備える、方向入力装置。 - 前記摺動付勢部は、前記軸と同一の軸線を中心軸とするバネである、請求項1に記載の方向入力装置。
- 前記バネは、円錐コイルばねである、請求項2に記載の方向入力装置。
- 前記円錐コイルばねの径は、下方から上方に向かうにつれて大きくなっている、請求項3に記載の方向入力装置。
- 前記摺動付勢部に囲まれる空間に設けられ、前記軸の下端が摺動する台座をさらに備える、請求項1から請求項4のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。
- 前記台座の下方に設けられ、前記入力部が下方へ押し込まれることによって入力されるスイッチをさらに備える、請求項5に記載の方向入力装置。
- 前記台座を上方へ付勢する台座付勢部をさらに備える、請求項5または請求項6に記載の方向入力装置。
- 前記第2方向に見て、前記第1方向における前記第1摺動部の下面の幅は、上方から下方に向かうにつれて小さくなっている、請求項1から請求項7のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。
- 前記第1摺動部は、前記第1摺動部の側面から前記第1方向に突出し、且つ、前記第1摺動部の下面の一部を構成する突出部を備える、請求項1から請求項7のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。
- 前記第2方向に見て、前記第1摺動部の下面は、中央領域と、前記中央領域の上方であって且つ前記中央領域の外側に設けられた外側領域と、前記中央領域と前記外側領域との間に位置する接続領域とにより構成されており、
前記接続領域は、前記中央領域に対して上方に傾斜し、
前記外側領域は、前記外側領域と前記接続領域との境界において前記接続領域に対して下方に傾斜している、請求項1から請求項7のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。 - 前記第1摺動部と接する支持板をさらに備え、
前記第1摺動部が初期角度から所定角度まで傾倒する間においては、前記第1摺動部と前記支持板とが接する領域の中で最も外側に位置する接点は、同じ位置にあるか或いは連続的に移動し、
前記第1摺動部が前記所定角度を超えて傾倒すると、前記接点は外側に不連続に移動する、請求項1から請求項7のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。 - 前記第1摺動部の摺動に応じて直線運動する第1スライダと、
前記第2摺動部の摺動に応じて直線運動する第2スライダと、
前記第1スライダおよび前記第2スライダの各々の動きに伴って変化する電気抵抗を検出するセンサと、をさらに備える、請求項1から請求項11のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。 - 前記第1摺動部の摺動に応じて厚みが変化する第1弾性体と、
前記第2摺動部の摺動に応じて厚みが変化する第2弾性体と、
前記第1弾性体の厚み方向において前記第1弾性体の両側に設けられた一対の第1電極と、
前記第2弾性体の厚み方向において前記第2弾性体の両側に設けられた一対の第2電極と、をさらに備える、請求項1から請求項11のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。 - 前記第1摺動部は、前記第1被摺動面から離間した第1上面と、前記第1上面に設けられ且つ前記第1被摺動面に当接する第1凸部と、を備え、
前記第2摺動部は、前記第2被摺動面から離間した第2上面と、前記第2上面に設けられ且つ前記第2被摺動面に当接する第2凸部と、を備える、請求項1から請求項13のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。 - 前記第1摺動部と、前記第2摺動部と、前記摺動付勢部とが内部に配置されたモジュールハウジングをさらに備え、
前記第1被摺動面および前記第2被摺動面の各々は、前記モジュールハウジングの裏面に形成されている、請求項1から請求項14のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。 - 前記第1摺動部と、前記第2摺動部と、前記摺動付勢部とが内部に配置されたモジュールハウジングをさらに備え、
前記第2被摺動面は、前記モジュールハウジングの裏面に形成されており、且つ、前記第1被摺動面は、前記第2摺動部の下面に形成されている、請求項1から請求項14のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置。 - 請求項1から請求項14のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置と、
前記方向入力装置が設けられたコントローラハウジングと、を備え、
前記第2被摺動面は、前記入力部が仮想中心に対して傾動するように形成された部分球面形状であり、
前記仮想中心は、前記コントローラハウジングの外部に位置する、コントローラ。 - 請求項1から請求項14のいずれか1項に記載の方向入力装置と、
前記方向入力装置が設けられたコントローラハウジングと、を備え、
前記第2被摺動面は、前記入力部が仮想中心に対して傾動するように形成された部分球面形状であり、
前記仮想中心は、前記方向入力装置の外部であって、前記コントローラハウジングの内部に位置する、コントローラ。 - 前記第1被摺動面および前記第2被摺動面の各々は、前記コントローラハウジングの裏面に形成されている、請求項17または請求項18に記載のコントローラ。
- 前記第2被摺動面は、前記コントローラハウジングの裏面に形成されており、且つ、前記第1被摺動面は、前記第2摺動部の下面に形成されている、請求項17または請求項18に記載のコントローラ。
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