CN116525343A - Multi-directional operation switch device - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a multidirectional operation switch device capable of smoothly returning a slider movable in 4 directions to a neutral position. A multidirectional operation switch device (1) is provided with: a slider (10) that can move in 4 directions; 4 push switches (50) which are arranged corresponding to each of the 4 directions for detecting the movement of the slider; and 4 pushing members (30) arranged between the slider and each of the 4 push switches. The slider has 4 side portions (20) intersecting with the 1 st axis (a 1) or the 2 nd axis (a 2) along the 4 directions. The 4 sides each have an inclined region (Ts) inclined in a manner close to the center of the slider. The push switch has a movable part (58) which is released from being pushed and automatically returns to the original position. The pressing member is in contact with the movable portion and the side surface, respectively.

Description

Multi-directional operation switch device

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a multidirectional operation switch device capable of performing a sliding operation in multiple directions.

Background

Conventionally, a multidirectional operation switch device capable of performing a sliding operation in multiple directions is known. Patent document 1 discloses a multidirectional operation switch device including a spacer movable in multiple directions, a support pin in contact with the spacer, and a spring for pressing the support pin in an axial direction. The pad has a mortar-shaped pin receiving portion, and the tip of the supporting pin is in contact with the pin receiving portion. In this multidirectional operation switch device, the support pin presses the mortar-shaped pin receiving portion by the force of the spring, and the washer returns to the neutral position.

Prior art literature

Patent literature

Patent document 1: japanese patent laid-open No. 2009-129871

Disclosure of Invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

The multidirectional operation switch device described in patent document 1 has room for improvement.

Solution for solving the problem

A multidirectional operation switch device according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a multidirectional operation switch device capable of performing a sliding operation in 4 directions, including: a slider movable in the 4 directions; 4 push switches arranged corresponding to each of the 4 directions for detecting movement of the slider; and 4 pushing members disposed between the slider and each of the 4 push switches, the slider having 4 side surfaces intersecting the 1 st or 2 nd axis along the 4 directions, the 4 side surfaces each having an inclined area inclined so as to be close to the center of the slider, the push switches having movable portions that are released from being pushed and autonomously returned to move to original positions, the pushing members being in contact with the movable portions and the side surfaces, respectively.

ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS OF INVENTION

According to the present disclosure, the conventional multidirectional operation switch device can be improved.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is an external perspective view of a multidirectional operation switch device according to an embodiment.

Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus of the embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional operation switch device of the embodiment shown in fig. 1 taken along line III-III.

Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional operation switch device according to the embodiment shown in fig. 1, taken along line IV-IV.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the slider, the pressing member, and the housing of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus according to the embodiment shown in fig. 4, taken along the V-V line.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing a slider, a pressing member, and a housing of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing a slider and a pressing member of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing a pressing member and a push switch of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus.

Fig. 9 is a diagram showing the operation of the slider and the pressing member of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus.

Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a multidirectional operation switch device according to modification 1 of the embodiment.

Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing operation of the control unit according to modification 2 of the embodiment.

Description of the reference numerals

1. 1A, multidirectional operation switch device; 10. a slider; 10b, mounting holes; 11. a top surface portion; 12. a bottom surface portion; 20. 21, 22, 23, 24, side portions; 30. 31, 32, 33, 34, pushing means; 41. a fulcrum portion; 42. a slider abutment; 42a, protrusions; 42b, recesses; 45. a switch abutting portion; 50. 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, push switch; 57. a fixing part; 58. a movable part; 60. a housing; 61. a housing side wall portion; 61b, a convex portion (guide portion); 61h, 1 st side wall portion; 61i, shoulders; 61j, a2 nd side wall portion; 62. a housing top portion; 62b, through holes; 70. an operation body; 71. a head; 72. a connecting member; 74. a plate member; 74a, a recess; 74b, through holes; 75. a rotation suppressing member; 76. a straight-forward transmission member; 80. a base member; 81. a circuit substrate; 82. 83, a fixing member; 85. a control unit; a1, the 1 st axis; a2, the 2 nd axis; a3, an axis; d1, the 1 st direction; d2, the 2 nd direction; d3, the 3 rd direction; d4, the 4 th direction; tn, central region; ts, sloped region.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

The embodiments described below each represent a specific example of the present disclosure. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions of components, connection forms, steps, and orders of steps, and the like shown in the following embodiments are examples, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Among the constituent elements of the following embodiments, constituent elements not described in the independent claims are described as arbitrary constituent elements. In the present specification, terms indicating the relationship between elements such as the same and parallel terms, terms indicating the shape of the elements such as a quadrangle shape and a circle shape, and numerical values are not only expressed in strict sense, but also expressed in terms of differences including substantially equivalent ranges such as about several% (e.g., about 10%).

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[ schematic structure of multidirectional operation switch device ]

A schematic structure of the multidirectional operation switch device according to the embodiment will be described with reference to fig. 1 to 5.

Fig. 1 is an external perspective view of a multidirectional operation switch device 1 according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional operation switch device 1 taken along line III-III shown in fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the multidirectional operation switch device 1 taken along the line IV-IV shown in fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the slider 10, the pressing member 30, and the housing 60 of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1 as seen from the V-V line shown in fig. 4.

In the following embodiments, coordinate axes are sometimes illustrated in fig. 1 to 10 for explanation. The Z axis represents a lamination direction in which the respective constituent elements of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1 are laminated (for example, a direction along the axial direction of the operation body 70 in the case of being positioned at the neutral position). The X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction are directions orthogonal to each other on a plane perpendicular to the Z-axis direction.

The multidirectional operation switch device 1 shown in fig. 1 is a switch device capable of performing a sliding operation in 4 directions. The multidirectional operation switch device 1 is, for example, a switch device provided in a steering wheel of a vehicle. The multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1 operates the in-vehicle device in accordance with the operation of the user (driver). The vehicle is, for example, an automobile such as a general passenger car, a bus, or a truck.

As shown in fig. 2 to 5, the multidirectional operation switch device 1 includes a slider 10 movable in 4 directions, 4 push switches 50 arranged in correspondence with each of the 4 directions for detecting the movement of the slider 10, and 4 pressing members 30 arranged between the slider 10 and each of the 4 push switches 50. As shown in fig. 5, the slider 10 has 4 side portions 20.

In the multidirectional operation switch device 1, the slider 10 moves based on an operation input from the outside, and a force generated in accordance with the movement of the slider 10 is transmitted to the push switch 50 via the push member 30, and the push switch 50 is closed or opened. In the multidirectional operation switch device 1, when no external operation input is performed, the force generated by the autonomous return function of the push switch 50 is transmitted to the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10 via the pressing member 30, and the slider 10 returns to the neutral position.

The multidirectional operation switch device 1 of the present embodiment has the following structure: when the slider 10 returns to the neutral position without an external operation input, the slider 10 returns not by the autonomous restoring force of one push switch 50 but by the autonomous restoring forces of a plurality of push switches 50. With this configuration, the slider 10 can be smoothly returned to the neutral position. The neutral position is a position of the slider 10 in a state before the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1 receives an operation input by a finger or the like.

The detailed structure of the multidirectional operation switch device 1 will be described below.

Hereinafter, the respective 4 directions will be described as the 1 st direction d1, the 2 nd direction d2, the 3 rd direction d3 and the 4 th direction d 4.

The 1 st direction d1 and the 2 nd direction d2 are directions along the 1 st axis a1 orthogonal to the axis a3 passing through the neutral position of the slider 10 of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1 along the Z axis, and are opposite to each other. The 3 rd direction d3 and the 4 th direction d4 are directions along the 2 nd axis a2 orthogonal to both the axis a3 and the 1 st axis a1, that is, directions orthogonal to both the 1 st direction d1 and the 2 nd direction d2, facing opposite directions to each other. The axis a3 of the multidirectional operation switch device 1 is included in the neutral position of the slider 10 when viewed from a direction perpendicular to both the 1 st axis a1 and the 2 nd axis a 2.

In the following, the multidirectional operation switch device 1 is sometimes referred to as a switch device 1. All or a part of the plurality of push switches is sometimes designated as a push switch 50. All or a part of the plurality of pressing members is sometimes designated as pressing member 30. All or a part of the plurality of side portions of the slider 10 is sometimes designated as a side portion 20.

[ detailed Structure of multidirectional operation switch device ]

The detailed structure of the multidirectional operation switch device 1 will be described with reference to fig. 1 to 8.

As shown in fig. 2 to 5, the switch device 1 includes a base member 80, a circuit board 81, a housing 60, an operating body 70, a slider 10, a plurality of pressing members 30, and a plurality of push switches 50. Further, the switching device 1 includes a plate member 74, a rotation suppressing member 75, a linear motion transmitting member 76, and fixing members 82, 83.

The base member 80 is a member serving as a base of the switching device 1, and is disposed on the bottom surface side of the switching device 1. The base member 80 directly or indirectly supports components other than the base member 80 among the components constituting the switching device 1.

The circuit board 81 is a board having a plurality of wirings, and is disposed on the base member 80. A plurality of push switches 50 connected to wiring of the circuit board 81 are mounted on the circuit board 81. Further, a plurality of fixing members 82 for fixing the respective push switches of the plurality of push switches 50 and a plurality of fixing members 83 for fixing the respective push members of the plurality of push members 30 are provided on the circuit substrate 81.

The case 60 is provided on the base member 80 and the circuit board 81. The housing 60 has a stepped shell-like shape. Specifically, the case side wall portion 61 as a side wall of the case 60 includes a 1 st side wall portion 61h, a 2 nd side wall portion 61j located outside the 1 st side wall portion 61h and on the base member 80 side of the 1 st side wall portion 61h, and a shoulder portion 61i connecting the 1 st side wall portion 61h and the 2 nd side wall portion 61 j.

A case top surface portion 62 is laminated on one end (in this embodiment, the Z-axis positive side) side of the case side wall portion 61 (1 st side wall portion 61 h). For example, the case top surface portion 62 has an engagement portion extending toward the negative Z-axis side, and is engaged with an engaged portion provided in the case 60, whereby the case top surface portion 62 is laminated on one end side of the case side wall portion 61 (1 st side wall portion 61 h). In the present embodiment, the case top surface 62 is also included in the case 60.

The other ends (in the present embodiment, the Z-axis negative side) of the plurality of case side wall parts 61 (the 2 nd side wall parts 61 j) are opened and connected to the base member 80. The slider 10, the plurality of pressing members 30, the plurality of push switches 50, and the linear motion transmitting member 76 are housed in the interior of the housing 60 surrounded by the plurality of housing side wall portions 61 and the housing top surface portion 62. Further, a rotation suppressing member 75 that suppresses rotation of the slider 10 about the axis a3 is provided inside the housing 60.

The case top surface portion 62 is disposed in parallel with the 1 st axis a1 and the 2 nd axis a2 so as to cover the slider 10. The case top surface portion 62 has a through hole 62b penetrating in a direction along the axis a 3.

The case side wall portion 61 is disposed outside the pressing member 30 when viewed from the slider 10. A convex portion 61b for guiding movement of the pressing member 30 is provided inside the 1 st side wall portion 61h of the case side wall portion 61. The convex portion 61b of the case side wall portion 61 will be described later.

A plate member 74 is disposed on the shoulder 61i of the case side wall portion 61. The plate member 74 has a recess 74a recessed from the top surface in a direction along the axis a3 and a through hole 74b penetrating in the center of the recess 74a in a direction along the axis a 3. A mark indicating the movable direction of the operating body 70 may be provided in the recessed portion 74a of the plate member 74.

The operating body 70 is composed of a disk-shaped head 71 and a cylindrical connecting member 72. The head 71 is a member that receives an operation input by a finger or the like, and is disposed on the recess 74a of the plate member 74. The connecting member 72 is a member for connecting the operating body 70 and the slider 10, and is attached to the slider 10 in a state where the through hole 74b of the plate member 74 and the through hole 62b of the case top surface portion 62 are penetrated.

The operating body 70 is, for example, clearance-fitted to a mounting hole 10b provided in the slider 10. An operation input from the outside to the operation body 70 is transmitted to the slider 10 via the operation body 70. In the case where the diameter of the head 71 is smaller than the diameters of the through holes 74b and 62b, the operating body 70 and the slider 10 may be formed of one member.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the slider 10, the pressing member 30, and the housing 60 of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1. Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the slider 10 and the pressing member 30 of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1. Fig. 6 shows a state in which the operating body 70, the plate member 74, and the case top surface portion 62 are removed from the switching device 1 of fig. 1. Fig. 7 shows a state in which the case 60 is removed from the switching device 1 of fig. 6.

As shown in fig. 5 to 7, the slider 10 is disposed parallel to the 1 st axis a1 and the 2 nd axis a 2. The slider 10 has a top surface portion 11, a bottom surface portion 12, and a plurality of side surface portions 20.

The plurality of side surface portions 20 intersect with the 1 st axis a1 or the 2 nd axis a2 along the 4 directions. The plurality of side portions 20 are composed of 4 side portions, and include a1 st side portion 21, a2 nd side portion 22, a3 rd side portion 23, and a 4 th side portion 24.

When viewed from a direction along the axis a3, the 1 st side surface portion 21 is located in the 1 st direction d1, intersects the 1 st axis a1, and the 2 nd side surface portion 22 is located in the 2 nd direction d2, intersects the 1 st axis a 1. The 1 st side surface portion 21 and the 2 nd side surface portion 22 are opposite to each other. When viewed from a direction along the axis a3, the 3 rd side surface portion 23 is located in the 3 rd direction d3, intersects the 2 nd axis a2, and the 4 th side surface portion 24 is located in the 4 th direction d4, intersects the 2 nd axis a 2. The 3 rd side surface portion 23 and the 4 th side surface portion 24 are opposite to each other. In addition, the corners at both ends of each side surface portion 20, in other words, the corners between the two side surface portions 20 are protruded outward.

As shown in fig. 5, the slider 10 has a quadrangular shape obtained by cutting out corners of four corners when viewed from the direction along the axis a3, and has a structure in which the side portions 20 are recessed from the surfaces located in the 4 directions (the 1 st direction d1, the 2 nd direction d2, the 3 rd direction d3, and the 4 th direction d 4) toward the center of the slider 10, and the side portions are formed on surfaces closer to the center of the slider 10. With this configuration, the pressing member 30 can be positioned in the recess of the slider 10 when viewed in the direction along the axis a3, and the multidirectional operation switch device 1 can be miniaturized.

Each side surface portion 20 has a central region Tn located at the center of the side surface portion 20 when viewed in the direction along the axis a3, and inclined regions Ts located on both outer sides of the central region Tn. Each inclined region Ts is inclined so as to approach the center of the slider 10 as seen in the direction along the axis a3 from both ends of the side surface portion 20 toward the central region Tn. The outline of the inclined region Ts is curved, and the inclination becomes larger as approaching the center of the slider 10. In other words, each inclined region Ts is inclined away from the center of the slider 10 from the central region Tn toward both ends of the side surface portion 20, and becomes smaller as it is away from the center of the slider 10. The inclination angle of the inclination region Ts with respect to the central region Tn is appropriately set, for example, in a range of more than 0 ° and less than 45 °. The center of the slider 10 is the intermediate position between the 1 st side surface portion 21 and the 2 nd side surface portion 22 and the intermediate position between the 3 rd side surface portion 23 and the 4 th side surface portion 24.

Each side surface portion 20 functions as a linear cam. For example, the slider 10 moves in a predetermined direction (any one of the 1 st to 4 th directions), and the side surface portion 20 also moves in a predetermined direction. The pressing member 30 abutting against the side surface portion 20 located in the predetermined direction moves the slider 10 in the predetermined direction (X-axis direction or Y-axis direction) in a direction (Z-axis direction) in which the push switch 50 is pushed, thereby pushing the push switch 50. The pressing member 30 that contacts the side surface portion 20 located in the direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction moves along the curve of the inclined region Ts of the side surface portion 20, and the movement of the inclined region Ts in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction corresponding to the curve is a direction (Z-axis direction) in which the pressing switch 50 is pressed.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing the pressing member 30 and the push switch 50 of the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1. Fig. 8 shows a state in which the slider 10 and the rotation suppressing member 75 are partially removed from the switching device 1 of fig. 7.

The switching device 1 includes a1 st push switch 51, a2 nd push switch 52, a3 rd push switch 53, a 4 th push switch 54, and a 5 th push switch 55 as the plurality of push switches 50.

The 1 st push switch 51 is arranged corresponding to the 1 st direction d1, the 2 nd push switch 52 is arranged corresponding to the 2 nd direction d2, the 3 rd push switch 53 is arranged corresponding to the 3 rd direction d3, and the 4 th push switch 54 is arranged corresponding to the 4 th direction d 4. For example, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to both the 1 st axis a1 and the 2 nd axis a2, the 1 st push switch 51 is disposed on one side (X-axis positive side in the present embodiment) on the 1 st axis a1 with respect to the axis a3, and the 2 nd push switch 52 is disposed on the other side (X-axis negative side in the present embodiment) on the 1 st axis a1 with respect to the axis a 3. The 3 rd push switch 53 is disposed on one side (Y-axis positive side in the present embodiment) of the 2 nd axis a2 with respect to the axis a3, and the 4 th push switch 54 is disposed on the other side (Y-axis negative side in the present embodiment) of the 2 nd axis a2 with respect to the axis a 3.

The 5 th push switch 55 is disposed on the axis a 3. A straight-ahead transmission member 76 is provided between the 5 th push switch 55 and the slider 10. The 5 th push switch 55 is closed or opened by a push force applied in the direction of the axis a3 via the slider 10 and the linear motion transmitting member 76.

The push switch 50 is, for example, an autonomous return type tact switch, and is closed or opened by receiving a pressing force from the outside. The push switch 50 includes a fixed portion 57 connected to the circuit board 81 by a fixing member 82 and a movable portion 58 movable relative to the fixed portion 57 (see fig. 3 and 4). The movable portion 58 is movable in a direction (Z-axis direction) perpendicular to the circuit board 81 in a state where the push switch 50 is mounted on the circuit board 81. That is, the movable portion 58 moves in a direction parallel to the axis a3 or along the axis a 3. The movable portion 58 moves toward the center of the fixed portion 57 by receiving the pressing force from the outside, and the pressing force from the outside is released and returns to the original position by itself. For example, a diaphragm or a leaf spring for returning the movable portion 58 to the original position is provided inside the push switch 50. The original position is the position of the movable portion 58 when the slider 10 is in the neutral position. In the original position, i.e., the neutral position of the slider 10, the forces with which the movable portions 58 press the pressing members 30 are equalized.

The plurality of pressing members 30 are members for transmitting a force applied by the movement of the slider 10 to the movable portion 58 of the push switch 50. The plurality of pressing members 30 are members for transmitting the force applied by the movement of the movable portion 58 of the push switch 50 to the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10. For example, the pressing force from the outside is released, and the force in the Z-axis direction that autonomously returns the movable portion 58 of the pressing switch 50 to the off position is transmitted to the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10 in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction.

The plurality of pressing members 30 are constituted by 4 pressing members 30, and include a 1 st pressing member 31, a 2 nd pressing member 32, a 3 rd pressing member 33, and a 4 th pressing member 34.

The 1 st pressing member 31 is disposed between the 1 st push switch 51 and the slider 10, and contacts the movable portion 58 of the 1 st push switch 51 and the 1 st side surface portion 21 of the slider 10, respectively. The 2 nd pressing member 32 is disposed between the 2 nd push switch 52 and the slider 10, and contacts the movable portion 58 of the 2 nd push switch 52 and the 2 nd side surface portion 22 of the slider 10, respectively. The 3 rd pressing member 33 is disposed between the 3 rd pressing switch 53 and the slider 10, and contacts the movable portion 58 of the 3 rd pressing switch 53 and the 3 rd side surface portion 23 of the slider 10, respectively. The 4 th pressing member 34 is disposed between the 4 th push switch 54 and the slider 10, and contacts the movable portion 58 of the 4 th push switch 54 and the 4 th side surface portion 24 of the slider 10, respectively.

In addition, the term "contact" as described above naturally includes direct contact, including substantial contact. For example, in the case where another member is provided between the pressing member 30 and the push switch 50, the pressing member 30 and the push switch 50 are substantially in contact with each other via the other member. For example, in the case where another member is provided between the pressing member 30 and the slider 10, the pressing member 30 and the slider 10 are substantially in contact with each other via the other member. The pressing member 30 may be constituted by a plurality of members, and a part of the plurality of members may be in contact with the movable portion 58 of the push switch 50, and another part of the plurality of members may be in contact with the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10.

The pressing member 30 has a fulcrum portion 41, a slider abutment portion 42 connected to the fulcrum portion 41, and a switch abutment portion 45 connected to the fulcrum portion 41. The fulcrum 41 is rotatably supported by the fixing member 83. The slider contact portion 42 is disposed beside the slider 10 and contacts the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10. The switch contact portion 45 is disposed on the push switch 50 and contacts the movable portion 58.

The pressing member 30 rotates about the fulcrum 41 by a force applied from the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10 to the slider contact portion 42, and applies a pressing force to the movable portion 58 by the switch contact portion 45. The pressing member 30 rotates about the fulcrum 41 by the force applied to the switch contact portion 45 from the movable portion 58, and applies a pressing force to the side surface portion 20 by the slider contact portion 42.

The slider abutment portion 42 has a projection 42a projecting toward the axis a3 side when viewed from a direction perpendicular to both the 1 st axis a1 and the 2 nd axis a 2. The tip of the protruding portion 42a has a rounded portion, and contacts the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10. For example, the pressing member 30 moves by the protruding portion 42a of the slider abutment portion 42 following the inclined region Ts of the side surface portion 20, thereby applying a pressing force to the push switch 50. The pressing member 30 presses the protruding portion 42a of the slider contact portion 42 against the inclined region Ts of the side surface portion 20, and applies a force in the sliding direction to the inclined region Ts, thereby moving the slider 10.

The slider contact portion 42 has a groove-shaped recess 42b recessed in a direction away from the case side wall portion 61 at a rear surface portion which is a direction opposite to the direction in which the protruding portion 42a protrudes. The case side wall portion 61 is provided with a convex portion 61b inserted into the concave portion 42b. The convex portion 61b of the case side wall portion 61 has a function as a guide portion for guiding the movement of the pressing member 30, and the slider abutment portion 42 applies a pressing force to the slider 10 while being guided to move by the convex portion 61b of the case side wall portion 61. For example, the slider abutment portion 42 slides with respect to the convex portion 61b while restricting movement in a direction orthogonal to a direction in which the pushing force is applied to the slider 10 (a direction in which the slider 10 is to be moved), and applies the pushing force to the slider 10. The operation of the switching device 1 will be described in detail below.

[ operation of multidirectional operation switch device ]

The operation of the multidirectional operation switch device 1 will be described with reference to fig. 9.

Fig. 9 is a diagram showing the operations of the slider 10 and the pressing member 30 of the multidirectional operation switch device 1. Here, the case where the slider 10 moves in the 1 st direction d1 will be described as an example. In fig. 9, the push switch 50 is not shown.

Fig. 9 (a) shows a state in which the slider 10 is in the neutral position. Fig. 9 (b) shows a state when the slider 10 moves in the 1 st direction d1 based on an operation input from the outside. Fig. 9 (c) shows a state when no operation input from the outside is performed. Fig. 9 (d) shows a state when the slider 10 is returned to the neutral position. In fig. 9 (a) and 9 (d), the protruding portion 42a of the slider abutment portion 42 is in contact with the central region Tn of the side surface portions 23, 24, whereas in fig. 9 (b) and 9 (c), the protruding portion 42a is in contact with the inclined region Ts of the side surface portions 23, 24.

As shown in fig. 9 (a), when the switch device 1 does not receive an operation input from the outside, the slider 10 is in the neutral position. In the neutral position, the autonomous restoring forces of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 are substantially equal. Therefore, the forces in the 4 directions from the 4 push switches 51 to 54, which are pushed by the 4 pushing members 31 to 34, are substantially equal to each other in the central areas Tn of the 4 side portions 21 to 24. In this state, the protruding portion 42a of each of the pressing members 31 to 34 contacts the central region Tn.

As shown in fig. 9 (b), when the slider 10 is moved in the 1 st direction d1 by receiving an operation input from the outside, the slider contact portion 42 of the 1 st pressing member 31 is moved in the 1 st direction d1 in a state in which the protruding portion 42a is in contact with the central region Tn of the 1 st side surface portion 21. The slider abutment portion 42 of the 2 nd pressing member 32 moves in the 1 st direction d1 in a state where the projection portion 42a abuts against the central region Tn of the 2 nd side surface portion 22. The slider contact portion 42 of the 3 rd pressing member 33 moves in the 3 rd direction d3, with the protruding portion 42a being in contact with the inclined region Ts of the 3 rd side surface portion 23. The slider contact portion 42 of the 4 th pressing member 34 moves in the 4 th direction d4, with the projection 42a being in contact with the inclined region Ts of the 4 th side surface portion 24.

The 1 st pressing member 31 rotates by the pressing force from the 1 st side surface portion 21 generated by the movement of the slider 10, and the 1 st pressing switch 51 is pressed. Thereby, the 1 st push switch 51 is switched to the closed or open state. At this time, the 3 rd pressing switch 53 is pressed by the 3 rd pressing member 33 within a range where the on/off state (on/off state) of the 3 rd pressing switch 53 is not switched. The 4 th pressing switch 54 is pressed by the 4 th pressing member 34 within a range where the on/off state of the 4 th pressing switch 54 is not switched. The 2 nd pressing switch 52 is also pressed by the 2 nd pressing member 32 within a range where the on/off state of the 2 nd pressing switch 52 is not switched. The 2 nd push switch 52 is pushed by the 2 nd push member 32 with a force weaker than the force with which the 3 rd push switch 53 and the 4 th push switch 54 are pushed.

As shown in fig. 9 (c), when no external operation input is performed, the slider 10 starts to move in the return direction to the neutral position.

At this time, the 1 st push switch 51 applies a force to the 1 st push member 31 by an autonomous restoring force. The 1 st pressing member 31 applies a pressing force to the 1 st side surface portion 21 of the slider 10 by the force applied from the 1 st pressing switch 51. Thus, the slider 10 receives a force returned in a direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 (direction of the neutral position) via the 1 st side surface portion 21.

At this time, the 3 rd pressing switch 53 applies a force to the 3 rd pressing member 33 by an autonomous restoring force. The 3 rd pressing member 33 applies a pressing force to the inclined region Ts of the 3 rd side surface portion 23 of the slider 10 by the force applied from the 3 rd pressing switch 53. The 3 rd pressing member 33 applies a pressing force to the slider 10 so as to follow the inclined region Ts of the 3 rd side surface portion 23 toward the central region Tn.

Here, since the convex portion 61b of the case side wall portion 61 is inserted into the concave portion 42b of the 3 rd pressing member 33, the movement of the 3 rd pressing member 33 in the direction along the 1 st axis a1 is restricted. Accordingly, the slider 10 is applied with a force by which the protruding portion 42a of the 3 rd pressing member 33 slides in the inclined region Ts toward the central region Tn. Thus, the slider 10 receives a force of returning in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 (the direction of the neutral position) via the inclined region Ts of the 3 rd side surface portion 23.

At this time, the 4 th pressing switch 54 applies a force to the 4 th pressing member 34 by an autonomous restoring force. The 4 th pressing member 34 applies a pressing force to the inclined region Ts of the 4 th side surface portion 24 of the slider 10 by the force applied from the 4 th pressing switch 54. The 4 th pressing member 34 applies a pressing force to the slider 10 in such a manner as to follow the inclined region Ts of the 4 th side surface portion 24 toward the central region Tn.

Here, since the convex portion 61b of the case side wall portion 61 is inserted into the concave portion 42b of the 4 th pressing member 34, the movement of the 4 th pressing member 34 in the direction along the 1 st axis a1 is restricted. Accordingly, the slider 10 is applied with a force by which the projection 42a of the 4 th pressing member 34 slides in the inclined region Ts toward the central region Tn. Thus, the slider 10 receives a force of returning in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 (the direction of the neutral position) via the inclined region Ts of the 4 th side surface portion 24.

In this way, the slider 10 is moved to the neutral position by the 1 st pressing member 31, the 3 rd pressing member 33, and the 4 th pressing member 34 receiving a force returning in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 (see fig. 9 (d)). Further, the slider 10 receives a pressing force from the 2 nd pressing member 32, but since the pressing force of the 2 nd pressing member 32 based on the autonomous restoring force of the 2 nd pressing switch 52 is weaker than the pressing force of the 1 st pressing member 31, the force returning in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 is dominant, and the slider 10 moves to the neutral position.

The switch device 1 of the present embodiment includes 4 slide members 10 movable in 4 directions, 4 push switches 50, and 4 pressing members 30. The 4 side portions 20 of the slider 10 each have an inclined region Ts inclined so as to be close to the center of the slider 10. The push switch 50 has a movable portion 58 that is released from being pushed and moves to the original position. The pressing member 30 contacts the movable portion 58 and the side surface portion 20, respectively.

According to this configuration, when no operation input from the outside is performed, the force applied by the movement of the movable portions 58 of the plurality of push switches 50 can be applied to the inclined regions Ts of the plurality of side surface portions 20 of the slider 10 via the plurality of pressing members 30. This allows the slider 10 to return smoothly to the neutral position.

Further, according to the switching device 1, since the slider 10 can be returned to the neutral position by the inclined region Ts of the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10, an increase in the number of components of the switching device 1 as in the conventional art can be suppressed. Further, according to the switch device 1, since the slider 10 can be returned to the neutral position by the inclined region Ts of the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10, the switch device 1 can be prevented from being increased in size. Further, by using, for example, an autonomous return type tact switch as the push switch 50, a click feeling can be obtained.

Modification 1 of the embodiment

The multidirectional operation switch device 1A of modification 1 of the embodiment is described. In modification 1, an example will be described in which the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1A includes the control unit 85 that determines whether or not the 4 push switches 50 are pushed.

Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a multidirectional operation switch device 1A according to modification 1 of the embodiment.

The switch device 1A of modification 1 also includes a base member 80, a circuit board 81, a housing 60, an operating body 70, a slider 10, a plurality of pressing members 30, and a plurality of push switches 50. Further, the switching device 1A includes a plate member 74, a rotation suppressing member 75, a linear motion transmitting member 76, and fixing members 82, 83.

For example, in the multidirectional operation switch device 1A of modification 1, the inclination of the inclination regions Ts of the plurality of side surface portions 20 of the slider 10 is formed large. Therefore, for example, when the slider 10 is moved in the 1 st direction d1 by receiving an operation input from the outside, the slider contact portion 42 of the 3 rd pressing member 33 is brought into contact with the inclined region Ts of the 3 rd side surface portion 23, and the protruding portion 42a is moved in the 3 rd direction d 3. At this time, since the inclination of the inclination region Ts of the 3 rd side surface portion 23 is large, the movement amount of the protruding portion 42a in the 3 rd direction d3 becomes large. Then, according to the amount of movement of the protruding portion 42a in the 3 rd direction d3, the 3 rd pressing member 33 rotates about the fulcrum portion 41, and the 3 rd pressing switch 53 is pressed.

Similarly, for example, when the slider 10 is moved in the 1 st direction d1 by receiving an external operation input, the slider abutment portion 42 of the 4 th pressing member 34 is brought into abutment with the inclined region Ts of the 4 th side surface portion 24, and the protruding portion 42a is moved in the 4 th direction d 4. At this time, since the inclination of the inclination region Ts of the 4 th side surface portion 24 is large, the movement amount of the protruding portion 42a in the 4 th direction d4 becomes large. Then, according to the amount of movement of the protruding portion 42a in the 4 th direction d4, the 4 th pressing member 34 rotates about the fulcrum portion 41, and the 4 th pressing switch 54 is pressed.

The switch device 1A of modification 1 includes a control unit 85 that determines whether or not the 4 push switches 50 are pushed. As shown in fig. 10, the control unit 85 is mounted on the circuit board 81. For example, when it is determined that all three of the 1 st push switch 51, the 3 rd push switch 53, and the 4 th push switch 54 are pushed, the control unit 85 determines that the push switch (i.e., the 1 st push switch 51) located between the three push switches is pushed, in other words, the switching device 1A is operated in the 1 st direction d 1.

In the switch device 1A of modification 1, when no operation input is performed from the outside, the slider 10 returns to the neutral position by the autonomous restoring force of the three push switches 50 obtained by the plurality of side surfaces 20. In particular, in modification 1, the push switches (for example, the 3 rd push switch 53 and the 4 th push switch 54) disposed at positions orthogonal to the direction (for example, the 1 st direction d 1) in which the operation input from the outside is received are pushed to the closed positions. This can increase the force for smoothly returning the slider 10 to the neutral position. Further, even if the push switches (for example, the 3 rd push switch 53 and the 4 th push switch 54) arranged at the positions orthogonal to the direction (for example, the 1 st direction d 1) in which the operation input from the outside is received are closed, the operated direction (the push switch intended to be pushed) can be determined.

Modification 2 of the embodiment

The multidirectional operation switch device 1A of modification 2 of the embodiment is described. In modification 2, the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1A includes a control unit 85 or the like for determining whether or not the 4 push switches 50 are pushed, as in modification 1. In modification 2, the control unit 85 is configured to be able to output a signal related to the fixation of the push switches 51 to 54.

In modification 2, the inclination of the inclination regions Ts of the plurality of side surface portions 20 of the slider 10 is formed large as in modification 1. Therefore, for example, when the slider 10 is moved in the 1 st direction d1 by receiving an operation input from the outside, the 1 st push switch 51, the 3 rd push switch 53, and the 4 th push switch 54 are pushed to the closed positions.

Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing operation of the control unit 85 according to modification 2 of the embodiment.

As shown in the flowchart of fig. 11, the control unit 85 determines whether or not any one of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 is pushed (closed) (step S1).

When it is determined that any one of the push switches (for example, the 1 st push switch 51) is pushed (yes in step S1), the control unit 85 outputs a signal indicating that the push switch (for example, the 1 st push switch 51) is kept closed but not opened, that is, a signal indicating that the push switch is closed and fixed (step S2). The case of yes in step S1 may occur, for example, when the slider 10 is in the neutral position and one of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 is closed and fixed. The above signal indicating the closing fixation is output to the in-vehicle apparatus or ECU (Electronic Control Unit), for example. The vehicle-mounted device or ECU that receives the signal notifies the user or the like that the push switch is in a closed and fixed state. Thereafter, the control unit 85 returns to step S1 and continues the processing after step S1.

When it is not determined that any one of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 is pressed (no in step S1), the control unit 85 determines whether or not any two of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 are pressed (step S3).

When it is determined that any two push switches (for example, the 1 st push switch 51 and the 3 rd push switch 53) are pushed (yes in step S3), the control unit 85 outputs a signal indicating that at least one of the two push switches (for example, the 2 nd push switch 52 and the 4 th push switch 54) other than the two push switches (for example, the 1 st push switch 51 and the 3 rd push switch 53) is kept open and not closed, that is, a signal indicating that the switch is open and fixed (step S4). The yes in step S3 may occur, for example, when one of the push switches located in the moving direction of the slider 10 becomes off-fixed or when either one of the two push switches located in the direction of 90 ° with respect to the moving direction of the slider 10 becomes off-fixed. The above signal indicating the disconnection fixation is output to the in-vehicle apparatus or the ECU. The vehicle-mounted device or the ECU that receives the signal notifies the user or the like that at least one of the two push switches other than the two push switches is in an off-fixed state. The control unit 85 returns to step S1, and continues the processing after step S1.

When it is not determined that any two of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 are pushed (no in step S3), the control unit 85 determines whether any three of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 are pushed (step S5).

When determining that any three of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 are pushed (yes in step S5), the control unit 85 determines that the push switch located between the three push switches is pushed (step S6) in the same manner as in modification 1. That is, in this case, the control unit 85 determines that the switching operation is performed in the direction of the push switches located among the three push switches. On the other hand, when it is not determined that any three of the 4 push switches 51 to 54 are pushed (no in step S5), the control unit 85 returns to step S1 and continues the processing after step S1.

In the switch device 1A of modification 2, when no operation input is performed from the outside, the slider 10 returns to the neutral position by the autonomous restoring force of the three push switches 50 obtained by the plurality of side surfaces 20. Further, since the push switches (for example, the 3 rd push switch 53 and the 4 th push switch 54) disposed at the positions orthogonal to the direction (for example, the 1 st direction d 1) in which the external operation input is received are also closed, a signal indicating the fixation of the push switches can be output when it is determined that either one or both of the push switches are pushed.

Further, the control unit 85 may output a signal indicating that the push switch is closed and fixed when it is determined that any one of the push switches is pushed for a predetermined time or longer.

Further, the control unit 85 may output a signal indicating that the two push switches other than the two push switches are off and fixed when it is determined that any two push switches are pushed for a predetermined time or longer.

In the above, the example of performing step S3 after step S1 is shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and step S1 may be performed after step S3, for example. In addition, step S1 and step S3 may be executed by parallel processing, and step S5 may be executed if both of step S1 and step S3 are determined to be negative.

(summary)

As described above, the multidirectional operation switch device 1 of the present embodiment is a switch device capable of performing a sliding operation in 4 directions. The multidirectional operation switch device 1 includes a slider 10 movable in 4 directions, 4 push switches 50 arranged in correspondence with the respective 4 directions for detecting the movement of the slider 10, and 4 pressing members 30 arranged between the slider 10 and each of the 4 push switches 50. The slider 10 has 4 side portions 20 intersecting the 1 st axis a1 or the 2 nd axis a2 along 4 directions. The 4 side portions 20 each have an inclined region Ts inclined so as to be close to the center of the slider 10. The push switch 50 has a movable portion 58 that returns to its original position by being released from being pushed. The pressing member 30 contacts the movable portion 58 and the side surface portion 20, respectively.

According to this configuration, for example, when no operation input from the outside is performed, the force applied by the movement of the movable portions 58 of the plurality of push switches 50 can be applied to the inclined regions Ts of the plurality of side surface portions 20 of the slider 10 via the plurality of pressing members 30. This allows the slider 10 to return smoothly to the neutral position.

Further, the pressing member 30 may transmit the force applied by the movement of the slider 10 to the movable portion 58, or may transmit the force applied by the movement of the movable portion 58 to the side surface portion 20.

According to the pressing member 30, the push switch 50 can be turned on or off by the movement of the slider 10, and the slider 10 is returned to the original position by the movement of the movable portion 58. This allows the multidirectional operation switch device 1 to be operated and the slider 10 to return to the neutral position.

Further, the push switch 50 may apply a force to the pressing member 30 by a force with which the movable portion 58 moves to the original position, the pressing member 30 may apply a pressing force to the side surface portion 20 by a force applied from the push switch 50, and the slider 10 may be moved toward the neutral position of the slider 10 by receiving the pressing force through the side surface portion 20.

According to this configuration, the slider 10 can be returned to the neutral position by the interlocking movement of the push switch 50 and the pressing member 30.

Further, the tilt region Ts may be inclined to be larger as it approaches the center of the slider 10.

This can increase the force for moving the slider 10 to the neutral position as the slider 10 approaches the neutral position. This allows the slider 10 to return smoothly to the neutral position.

The pressing member 30 includes a switch contact portion 45 that contacts the movable portion 58, a slider contact portion 42 that contacts the side surface portion 20, and a fulcrum portion 41 that serves as a fulcrum when the pressing member 30 rotates. The pressing member 30 may be rotated about the fulcrum 41 by a force applied from the movable portion 58 to the switch contact portion 45, and a pressing force may be applied to the side surface portion 20 via the slider contact portion 42.

According to this structure, the force applied by the movement of the movable portion 58 of the push switch 50 can be transmitted to the side surface portion 20 of the slider 10 via the pressing member 30. This allows the slider 10 to return smoothly to the neutral position.

The multidirectional operation switch device 1 further includes a housing 60 located at least partially outside the pressing member 30 when viewed from the slider 10. The housing 60 may have a guide portion that contacts the slider contact portion 42, and the slider contact portion 42 may be guided by the guide portion to move and apply a pressing force to the slider 10.

According to this structure, for example, the pressing force can be applied to the slider 10 while suppressing rattling when the pressing member 30 moves. This allows the slider 10 to return smoothly to the neutral position.

Further, the multidirectional operation switch apparatus 1 further has a housing 60 that houses the slider 10 and the 4 pressing members 30. The pressing member 30 may have a concave portion 42b recessed in a direction away from the side wall of the housing 60, and the housing may have a convex portion 61b inserted into the concave portion 42 b.

According to this structure, for example, the pressing force can be applied to the slider 10 while suppressing rattling when the pressing member 30 moves. This allows the slider 10 to return smoothly to the neutral position.

The 4 side portions 20 include a 1 st side portion 21 located in a 1 st direction d1 of the 4 directions, a 2 nd side portion 22 located in a 2 nd direction d2 opposite to the 1 st direction d1, a 3 rd side portion 23 located in a 3 rd direction d3 orthogonal to the 1 st direction d1, and a 4 th side portion 24 located in a 4 th direction d4 opposite to the 3 rd direction d 3. In the state in which the slider 10 moves in the 1 st direction d1, the pressing member 31 disposed corresponding to the 1 st direction d1 receives a force returning in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 through the 1 st side surface portion 21, the pressing member 33 disposed corresponding to the 3 rd direction d3 receives a force returning in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 through the inclined region Ts of the 3 rd side surface portion 23, and the pressing member 34 disposed corresponding to the 4 th direction d4 receives a force returning in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 through the inclined region Ts of the 4 th side surface portion 24.

According to this configuration, the slider 10 can be returned in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 by applying a force to the inclined regions Ts of the 3 rd side surface portion 23 and the 4 th side surface portion 24 of the slider 10 using the two pressing members 33 and 34 in addition to the pressing member 31. This allows the slider 10 to return smoothly to the neutral position.

The 4 push switches 50 include a 1 st push switch 51 arranged corresponding to a 1 st direction d1 of the 4 directions, a 2 nd push switch 52 arranged corresponding to a 2 nd direction d2 opposite to the 1 st direction d1, a 3 rd push switch 53 arranged corresponding to a 3 rd direction d3 orthogonal to the 1 st direction d1, and a 4 th push switch 54 arranged corresponding to a 4 th direction d4 opposite to the 3 rd direction d 3. The 4 pressing members 30 include a 1 st pressing member 31 disposed between the 1 st pressing switch 51 and the slider 10, a 2 nd pressing member 32 disposed between the 2 nd pressing switch 52 and the slider 10, a 3 rd pressing member 33 disposed between the 3 rd pressing switch 53 and the slider 10, and a 4 th pressing member 34 disposed between the 4 th pressing switch 54 and the slider 10. The slider 10 may receive a return force in a direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 by the 1 st pressing member 31, the 3 rd pressing member 33, and the 4 th pressing member 34 in a state of being moved in the 1 st direction d 1.

According to this configuration, the slider 10 can be returned in the direction opposite to the 1 st direction d1 by using the 3 rd push switch 53 and the 4 th push switch 54 in addition to the 1 st push switch 51. This allows the slider 10 to return smoothly to the neutral position.

In addition, in a state where the slider 10 is moved in the 1 st direction d1 and the on/off of the 1 st push switch 51 is switched, the 3 rd push switch 53 may be pushed by the 3 rd push member 33 in a range where the on/off of the 3 rd push switch 53 is not switched, and the 4 th push switch 54 may be pushed by the 4 th push member 34 in a range where the on/off of the 4 th push switch 54 is not switched.

According to the multidirectional operation switch device 1, a switch operation in the 1 st direction d1 can be detected.

The multidirectional operation switch device 1A further includes a control unit 85 for determining whether or not the 4 push switches 50 are pushed. The control unit 85 may determine that the multidirectional operation switch device 1A is operated in the 1 st direction d1 when determining that the 1 st push switch 51, the 3 rd push switch 53, and the 4 th push switch 54 are pushed.

According to the multidirectional operation switch device 1A, a switch operation in the 1 st direction d1 can be detected.

When it is determined that any one of the 1 st push switch 51, the 2 nd push switch 52, the 3 rd push switch 53, and the 4 th push switch 54 is pushed, the control unit 85 may output a signal indicating that the one push switch is kept closed and not opened.

According to this configuration, when it is determined that any one of the 1 st push switch 51, the 2 nd push switch 52, the 3 rd push switch 53, and the 4 th push switch 54 is pushed, a signal indicating that the one push switch is kept closed and not opened can be output to the in-vehicle apparatus, for example.

Further, the control unit 85 may output a signal indicating that at least one of the two push switches other than the 1 st push switch 51, the 2 nd push switch 52, the 3 rd push switch 53, and the 4 th push switch 54 is in an opened and non-closed state when it is determined that any two push switches are pushed.

According to this configuration, when it is determined that any two of the 1 st push switch 51, the 2 nd push switch 52, the 3 rd push switch 53, and the 4 th push switch 54 are pushed, a signal indicating that at least one of the two push switches other than the two push switches is kept in an open but non-closed state can be output to, for example, the in-vehicle apparatus.

(other embodiments, etc.)

As described above, the multidirectional operation switch device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure has been described, but the present disclosure is not limited to this embodiment.

In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the slider abutment portion 42 has the concave portion 42b is shown, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the case side wall portion 61 may have a concave portion recessed in a direction away from the slider contact portion 42, and the slider contact portion 42 may have a convex portion inserted into the concave portion. In this case, the recess of the case side wall portion 61 has a function as a guide portion for guiding the movement of the pressing member 30, and the slider abutment portion 42 applies a pressing force to the slider 10 while being guided to move by the recess of the case side wall portion 61.

In fig. 9, the example in which the slider 10 moves in the 1 st direction d1 is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the same can be said to apply to the case in which the slider 10 moves in the 2 nd direction d2, the 3 rd direction d3, or the 4 th direction d 4.

The present disclosure is not limited to this embodiment. The present embodiment, which is obtained by applying various modifications, which are conceivable to those skilled in the art, to the present embodiment, and the embodiment which is constructed by combining the constituent elements of the different embodiments may be included in the scope of one or more aspects within the scope of the present disclosure.

Industrial applicability

The multidirectional operation switch device of the present disclosure is useful as a switch for an operation section of various electronic apparatuses.

Claims (13)

1. A multidirectional operation switch device capable of performing a sliding operation in 4 directions, wherein,

the multidirectional operation switch device includes:

a slider movable in the 4 directions;

4 push switches arranged corresponding to each of the 4 directions for detecting movement of the slider; and

4 pushing members disposed between the slider and each of the 4 push switches,

the slider has 4 side portions intersecting with the 1 st or 2 nd axis along the 4 directions,

the 4 side surfaces respectively have inclined areas inclined in such a manner as to be close to the center of the slider,

the push switch has a movable part which is released from being pushed and automatically returns to move to an original position,

the pressing member is in contact with the movable portion and the side surface, respectively.

2. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 1, wherein,

the pressing member transmits a force applied by the movement of the slider to the movable portion, or transmits a force applied by the movement of the movable portion to the side surface portion.

3. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 1, wherein,

the push switch applies a force to the pressing member by a force with which the movable portion moves to the original position,

the pressing member applies a pressing force to the side surface portion by a force applied from the pressing switch,

the slider is moved toward a neutral position of the slider by receiving the pressing force via the side surface portion.

4. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 1, wherein,

the inclined area is inclined to become larger as approaching the center of the slider.

5. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 1, wherein,

the pressing member includes a switch contact portion that contacts the movable portion, a slider contact portion that contacts the side surface portion, and a fulcrum portion that is a fulcrum when the pressing member rotates, and rotates about the fulcrum portion by a force applied from the movable portion to the switch contact portion, and applies a pressing force to the side surface portion via the slider contact portion.

6. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 5, wherein,

the multidirectional operation switch device further has a housing at least partially located outside the pressing member when viewed from the slider,

The housing has a guide portion in contact with the slider abutment portion,

the slider abutment portion applies a pressing force to the slider while being guided to move by the guide portion.

7. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 1, wherein,

the multidirectional operation switch device further has a housing that houses the slider and the 4 pushing members,

the pressing member has a concave portion recessed in a direction away from a side wall of the housing,

the housing has a convex portion inserted into the concave portion.

8. The multidirectional operation switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein,

the 4 side portions include a 1 st side portion located in a 1 st direction of the 4 directions, a 2 nd side portion located in a 2 nd direction opposite to the 1 st direction, a 3 rd side portion located in a 3 rd direction orthogonal to the 1 st direction, and a 4 th side portion located in a 4 th direction opposite to the 3 rd direction,

in a state in which the slider is moved in the 1 st direction,

the pressing member disposed in correspondence with the 1 st direction receives a return force in a direction opposite to the 1 st direction via the 1 st side surface portion,

The pressing member disposed in correspondence with the 3 rd direction receives a force returning in a direction opposite to the 1 st direction via the inclined region of the 3 rd side surface portion, and,

the pressing member disposed in correspondence with the 4 th direction receives a force returning in a direction opposite to the 1 st direction via the inclined region of the 4 th side surface portion.

9. The multidirectional operation switch device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein,

the 4 push switches include a 1 st push switch arranged corresponding to a 1 st direction of the 4 directions, a 2 nd push switch arranged corresponding to a 2 nd direction opposite to the 1 st direction, a 3 rd push switch arranged corresponding to a 3 rd direction orthogonal to the 1 st direction, and a 4 th push switch arranged corresponding to a 4 th direction opposite to the 3 rd direction,

the 4 pressing members include a 1 st pressing member disposed between the 1 st pressing switch and the slider, a 2 nd pressing member disposed between the 2 nd pressing switch and the slider, a 3 rd pressing member disposed between the 3 rd pressing switch and the slider, and a 4 th pressing member disposed between the 4 th pressing switch and the slider,

The slider receives a return force in a direction opposite to the 1 st direction by the 1 st pressing member, the 3 rd pressing member, and the 4 th pressing member in a state of being moved in the 1 st direction.

10. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 9, wherein,

in a state in which the slider is moved in the 1 st direction and the on/off of the 1 st push switch is switched,

the 3 rd pressing switch is pressed by the 3 rd pressing member within a range that does not switch on/off of the 3 rd pressing switch,

the 4 th pressing switch is pressed by the 4 th pressing member within a range in which the on/off of the 4 th pressing switch is not switched.

11. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 9, wherein,

the multidirectional operation switch device further comprises a control part for judging whether the 4 push switches are pressed,

the control unit determines that the multidirectional operation switch device is operated in the 1 st direction when the 1 st push switch, the 3 rd push switch, and the 4 th push switch are determined to be pushed.

12. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 11, wherein,

The control unit outputs a signal indicating that one of the 1 st push switch, the 2 nd push switch, the 3 rd push switch, and the 4 th push switch is in a state of being kept closed and not opened when it is determined that the one of the push switches is pushed.

13. The multi-directional operation switch device as claimed in claim 11, wherein,

the control unit outputs a signal indicating that at least one of the two push switches other than the 1 st push switch, the 2 nd push switch, the 3 rd push switch, and the 4 th push switch is in an open but non-closed state when it is determined that any two push switches are pushed.