JP2005228038A - Operation device for electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation device for electronic equipment, having excellent operability of an operation knob, and having a set adjustment value not allowing a careless change in time of power off not requiring operation of the operation knob. <P>SOLUTION: This operation device for the electronic equipment has: an operation member 7 having the operation knob 8 allowing advance/retreat operation of retracting operation and projecting operation to a panel 10, and rotation operation; and a drive means 11 for retreating the operation member 7 to make the operation knob 8 perform the retracting operation and the projecting operation. A push switch 14 operated by push operation of the operation knob 8 is disposed in front of the operation member 7, and the operation knob 8 is made to perform the retracting operation and the projecting operation through the drive means 11 by the operation of the push switch 14. Thereby, the operation knob 8 is automatically operated, and the operation device having the excellent operability can be provided. By disposing the push switch 14 in front of the operation member 7, the compact and small-size operation device can be provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an operating device for an electronic device suitable for use in an acoustic device, an air conditioner, or the like mounted on a car.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a conventional electronic device operating device. Next, the configuration of the conventional electronic device operating device will be described with reference to FIG. The operation device 52 of the electronic device 51 such as the above includes a printed wiring board 53 and a switch 54 attached on the printed wiring board 53.

  The operation device 52 is attached to the rotary variable resistor 55, the operation shaft 56 arranged to be rotatable and vertically movable with respect to the rotary variable resistor 55, and the operation shaft 56. On the other hand, it has an operation knob 58 capable of advancing / retreating operation and a revolving operation and a rotating operation.

  The operation knob 58 can be manually operated. During the protruding operation protruding from the panel 57, the air volume of the air conditioner and the volume of the audio equipment are adjusted by the manual rotation of the operation knob 58. Is called.

Further, when the operation knob 58 is pushed in manually, the operation knob 58 is in an immersive operation state, and this state is maintained, and the operation shaft 56 is moved by the operation knob 58, whereby the switch 54 is operated. Then, the manual mode is switched to the automatic mode.
As described above, when the operation knob 58 is in the immersive operation state, the operation knob 58 is not inadvertently touched, and the set adjustment value does not change.

In addition, when the operation knob 58 is in the immersive operation state, if the operation knob 58 is manually pushed in again, the operation knob 58 enters the projecting operation state, and the operation knob 58 is again in a state where it can be manually rotated. Become.
Then, the maintenance of the immersion operation state by pushing the operation knob 58 and the protruding operation by pushing the operation knob 58 again are performed by a so-called push-push mechanism. (For example, see Patent Document 1)

However, in such a conventional electronic device operating device, in order for the so-called push-push mechanism to move the operation knob 58 from the protruding operation state to the immersive operation state, the spring pressure of the built-in return spring is used. On the other hand, it is inconvenient in operation because it is a structure in which a considerable force must be continuously applied by a considerable stroke, that is, a stroke from the protruding operation state to the immersion operation state.
Further, in the above-described conventional operation device for electronic equipment, the transition of the operation knob 58 from the projecting operation state to the immersive operation and the transition from the immersive operation state to the projecting operation must all be performed manually. The operation is extremely troublesome.

  Even when the power of the electronic device 51 is turned off while the operation knob 58 is in the protruding operation state, the operation knob 58 is in the protruding operation state. Therefore, if the operation knob 58 is inadvertently touched, the set adjustment value is set. In addition, even when the power of the electronic device 51 is turned on while the operation knob 58 is in the immersive operation state, the operation knob 58 is still in the immersive operation state, and when the adjustment work is performed, the operation knob 58 must be pushed in. Thus, the operability is deteriorated.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-53018

The conventional electronic device operating device has a structure in which the operation knob 58 must be continuously pushed in with a stroke from the protruding operation state to the immersive operation state, which is inconvenient in operation. There is.
Further, the transition of the operation knob 58 from the projecting operation state to the immersive operation and the transition from the immersive operation state to the projecting operation must all be performed manually, and there is a problem that the operation is extremely troublesome.

  Even when the power of the electronic device 51 is turned off while the operation knob 58 is in the protruding operation state, the operation knob 58 is in the protruding operation state. Therefore, if the operation knob 58 is inadvertently touched, the set adjustment value is set. The operation knob 58 is in the immersive operation state even when the power of the electronic device 51 is turned on while the operation knob 58 is in the immersive operation state. There is a problem that the push-in operation is required and the operability is deteriorated.

  Therefore, the present invention provides an operation device for an electronic device in which the operation knob is operated well and the set adjustment value does not change carelessly when the power supply unnecessary for operation knob operation is turned off. The purpose is to do.

  As a first solving means for solving the above-mentioned problem, an operation member having an operation knob capable of moving in and out of the panel and projecting operation and rotating operation, and retreating the operation member, And a drive means for causing the operation knob to immerse and project, and a push switch operated by a pressing operation of the operation knob is disposed at a front portion of the operation member. The operation knob is configured to perform an immersing operation and a protruding operation via the driving means.

Further, as a second solving means, the operation knob is configured to be immersed by the driving means when the power of the electronic device is turned off.
Further, as a third solution, the power source of the electronic device is switched to at least OFF by the operation of the engine key of the automobile.

  As a fourth solution, when the electronic device is turned on by operating the engine key, the operation knob is configured to project by the driving device.

  As a fifth solution, the power of the electronic device is turned on by operating the engine key, or the power of the electronic device is turned on by operating the push switch by operating the engine key. When it is possible, the push switch can be used to turn on and off the electronic device. When the electronic device is on, the push switch can be operated by pressing the operation knob. Thus, the power of the electronic device is turned off, and the operation knob performs an immersing operation by the driving means, and when the power of the electronic device is in the OFF state, the push switch of the push switch is pressed by the operation knob. The power of the electronic device is turned on by the operation, and the operation knob is pushed by the driving means. It was configured to perform the operation.

Further, as a sixth solving means, the driving means is composed of a solenoid and a spring member elastically pressed by the operation member.
In addition, as a seventh solving means, a plurality of the operation members having a plurality of the operation knobs and a plurality of the drive means are provided, and the drive means is arranged corresponding to each of the operation members. did.

Further, as an eighth solving means, the operation member is formed of the operation knob and a shaft portion to which the operation knob is attached, and the operation knob is prevented from being detached from the shaft portion. It was set as the structure attached so that the movement to the axial direction of the said axial part was possible.
As a ninth solution, the push switch is housed in the operation knob.

  Further, as a tenth solution means, a lead wire connected to the push switch and a printed wiring board to which the drive means is attached, and the lead wire passes through a hole provided in a central portion of the shaft portion. And connected to the printed wiring board.

An operation device for an electronic device according to the present invention includes an operation member having an operation knob capable of moving in and out of a panel and a forward / backward movement operation and a rotation operation, and retracting the operation member to perform an immersion operation of the operation knob. And a drive means for performing a projecting operation, and a push switch operated by a pressing operation of the operation knob is arranged in the front part of the operation member, and the operation knob is operated via the drive means by the operation of the push switch. In this way, the immersion operation and the protruding operation are performed.
As described above, when the operation knob is caused to perform the immersing operation and the projecting operation through the driving means by the operation of the push switch by the pressing operation of the operation knob, a good operability that can be operated with a light force can be obtained. At the same time, the push switch is arranged in the front part of the operation member, so that a compact and small operation device can be provided.

  In addition, when the power of the electronic device is turned off, the operation knob is made to immerse by the driving means, so that the operation knob does not rotate carelessly when the operation knob is not operated. Since the set adjustment value can be maintained, and the immersing operation is performed by the driving means, the operation knob can be automatically operated, and an excellent operability can be obtained. .

  In addition, since the power of the electronic device is switched to at least OFF by the operation of the engine key of the automobile, the operation knob is surely immersive when the power of the electronic device is turned off by the OFF operation of the engine key. A reliable operation is obtained.

  In addition, when the power of the electronic device is turned on by operating the engine key, the operation knob is made to project by the driving means, so that the operation knob is automatically set to the projecting operation state simultaneously with the operation of the engine key. It can be operated and has good operability, and is particularly suitable for application to an air conditioner that is used regularly.

  Further, when the power of the electronic device can be turned on by operating the engine key, or when the power of the electronic device can be turned on by operating the push switch by operating the engine key, When the power of the electronic device can be switched on and off, and the power of the electronic device is on, the electronic switch is turned off by the operation of the push switch by the pressing operation of the operation knob. When the electronic device is in the OFF state, the electronic device is turned on by the operation of the push switch by the pressing operation of the operation knob, and the operation knob is protruded by the driving means. Therefore, the operation knob can be operated based on the engine key side. Even when the power supply by the switch is in its ON state, when the power OFF of by OFF operation of the engine key, the operation knob is reliably immersed operation, operation of the operation knob is assured, and, favorable is obtained.

  Further, since the driving means is composed of a solenoid and a spring member that is elastically pressed by the operation member, the structure is simple, inexpensive, and highly productive.

  In addition, since there are a plurality of operation members having a plurality of operation knobs and a plurality of drive means, and the drive means are arranged corresponding to each of the operation members, each of the operation knobs has good operability. can get.

  Further, the operation member is formed of an operation knob and a shaft portion to which the operation knob is attached, and the operation knob is attached to be movable in the axial direction of the shaft portion while being prevented from being detached from the shaft portion. Therefore, it is easy to attach and operate the operation knob, and the operation member can be made compact, so that a small one can be obtained.

  Further, since the push switch is housed in the operation knob, the push switch can be mounted compactly, and a small size can be obtained.

  In addition, it has a lead wire connected to the push switch and a printed wiring board to which the driving means is attached, and the lead wire is connected to the printed wiring board through a hole provided in the central portion of the shaft portion. Derivation can be simplified, and a compact and small size can be obtained.

  FIG. 1 relates to an electronic device operating device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an operation knob is in an immersive operation. FIG. 2 shows an electronic device operating device according to the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which concerns on an operating device and an operation knob exists in protrusion operation | movement.

  Next, the configuration of the operation device for an electronic device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The operation device 1 for an electronic device such as an acoustic device or an air conditioner (air conditioner) incorporated in a vehicle interior is A printed wiring board 2, a rotary electric component 3 mounted on the printed wiring board 2 and composed of a rotary variable resistor, a rotary switch, an encoder, and the like, and an operation member 7 attached to the rotary electric component 3 And a driving means 11 for operating the operating member 7.

The rotary electrical component 3 is attached to the rotary shaft 5 in a state where the rotary electrical component 3 is positioned in the cover portion 4, a cylindrical rotary shaft 5 rotatably supported by the cover portion 4, and the cover portion 4. A rotating body 6 is provided.
When the rotary shaft 5 rotates, the rotary electrical component 3 is configured to adjust electrical elements such as a resistor and a contact through the rotary body 6 although not shown here.

  The operation member 7 includes an operation knob 8 and a shaft portion 9 to which the operation knob 8 is movably attached. The operation knob 8 includes a box-shaped portion 8b having a hollow portion 8a therein. The shaft portion 9 includes an attachment portion 9a provided in the front portion for attaching the operation knob 8, a cylindrical portion 9c having a hole 9b provided in the center portion, and an axial direction on the outer surface of the cylindrical portion 9c. The engaging part 9d which consists of a protrusion part provided in this and the collar part 9e provided in the rear part of the cylindrical part 9c are provided.

  The operation knob 8 is attached so as to be movable in the axial direction of the shaft portion 9 while being prevented from coming off from the attachment portion 9a of the shaft portion 9, and the operation member 7 is rotated by the cylindrical portion 9c. The shaft portion 9 is disposed so as to penetrate the rotating shaft 5 while being inserted into the shaft 5.

Further, the shaft portion 9 and the operation knob 8 can be moved together in the axial direction and can be freely rotated in the rotation direction.
When the operating member 7 is attached to the rotary electrical component 3, the engaging portion 9 d including a protruding portion provided in the axial direction on the outer surface of the cylindrical portion 9 c and the inner surface of the rotating shaft 5 in the axial direction. The engaging part 5a which consists of the provided recessed part is engaged in the spline-coupled state.

As a result, when the operation knob 8 is rotated, the rotary shaft 5 is rotated via the shaft portion 9, and when the operation knob 8 and the shaft portion 9 are moved back and forth (vertically moved), the rotary shaft 5 is moved back and forth. It is supposed to move without.
Further, when the operation knob 8 and the shaft portion 9 are moved forward and backward, the operation knob 8 protrudes (projects) from the hole 10a of the panel 10 or enters (removes) into the hole 10a. Yes.

  Further, the driving means 11 is arranged between the electromagnetic device 12 made of a solenoid or the like attached to the printed wiring board 2 and the collar portion 9e of the shaft portion 9 and the printed wiring board 2 in a state where the shaft portion 9 is inserted. It is comprised with the spring member 13 which consists of intervening coil springs.

The electromagnetic device 12 is formed of a coil portion 12a and an operating portion 12b that is movable by the electromagnetic force of the coil portion 12a, and the spring member 13 always has the operation knob 8 and the shaft portion 9 in the downward direction (operation knob 8). (In the direction of immersing).
When the shaft portion 9 is pressed and moved by the operating portion 12b against the spring member 13, the operation knob 8 protrudes (protrusions) from the hole 10a of the panel 10, and the operation knob 8 can rotate. When the suction force from the coil portion 12a of the operating portion 12b is released from the projecting operation state of the operation knob 8, the operation knob 8 and the shaft portion 9 are pulled back by the spring member 13, and the operation knob 8 is The operation knob 8 is in a state in which it cannot be rotated by being immersed in the hole 10a of the panel 10 (immersion operation).

  The push switch 14 includes a case 15, a fixed contact 16 attached to the case 15, a movable contact 17, and a stem 18 movably attached to the case 15 for moving the movable contact 17. A small printed circuit board 19 to which the fixed contact 16 is connected is provided on the lower surface of the case 15.

  The push switch 14 and the printed circuit board 19 are attached to the attachment portion 9a by appropriate means in a state where the push switch 14 and the printed board 19 are located in the cavity 8a of the operation knob 8, and the movable contact via the stem 18 by the pressing operation of the operation knob 8. 17 moves to come into contact with the fixed contact 16 and an electric signal is output.

  Further, when the pressing operation of the operation knob 8 is released, the movable contact 17 returns to the state before pressing due to the spring property of the movable contact 17 itself, the contact with the fixed contact 16 is cut off, and the stem 19 and the operation knob 8 are disconnected. Returns to the state before pressing.

  The lead wire 20 to which the fixed contact 16 is connected is pulled out to the rear portion through the hole 9b of the shaft portion 9, and is connected to the printed wiring board 2. An electrical signal from the push switch 14 is sent to the printed wiring board 2. Will be derived.

  With such a configuration, the operation device for the electronic device of the present invention is formed. Next, the operation of the operation device for the electronic device of the present invention will be described. When the operation device for the electronic device is incorporated in an automobile, the electronic device The power is turned on and off by turning on an engine key (not shown) (the position of the ACC and the engine driving state) and turning it off.

  First, when the engine key is OFF and the power supply of the electronic device is OFF, the operation knob 8 and the shaft 9 are pulled by the spring member 13 as shown in FIG. Although the operation knob 8 is in a state in which it is immersed (immersion operation) in 10a and cannot be rotated, the push switch 14 is operable.

Next, when the power source of the electronic device is turned on by the operation of turning on the engine key, as shown in FIG. 2, a current flows through the coil portion 12a of the electromagnetic device 12, thereby generating electromagnetic in the coil portion 12a. Thus, the operating part 12b is attracted to the coil part 12a side.
As a result, the shaft portion 9 moves against the spring member 13 by the operating portion 12b, and the operation knob 8 protrudes (protrusions) from the hole 10a of the panel 10, and this state is maintained and the operation knob. 8 is in a state in which a rotating operation is possible. When the operation knob 8 is rotated in this state, the rotating shaft 5 of the rotating electrical component 3 is rotated through the shaft portion 9, and an electronic device such as an acoustic device or an air conditioner. Adjustments are made.

Next, in the state of FIG. 2, when the power of the electronic device is turned off by the operation of turning off the engine key, as shown in FIG. 1, the current to the coil portion 12 a is stopped and the electromagnetism is lost. The suction force of the operating portion 12b is released, and as a result, the operation knob 8 and the shaft portion 9 are pulled by the spring member 13, and the operation knob 8 is immersed in the hole 10a of the panel 10 (immersion operation). The operation knob 8 returns to a state where it cannot be rotated.
That is, the operation knob 8 is automatically moved forward and backward by the driving means 11 with respect to the panel 10.

  In addition, when the power of the electronic device is turned on by the operation of turning on the engine key and the operation knob 8 is in the protruding operation, if the operation switch 8 is pressed and the push switch 14 is operated, the power of the electronic device is turned off. As shown in FIG. 1, since the current to the coil portion 12a is stopped and the electromagnetic force is lost, the attractive force of the operating portion 12b is released. As a result, the operation knob 8 and the shaft portion 9 are moved by the spring member 13. By being pulled, the operation knob 8 is in a state of being immersed (immersion operation) into the hole 10a of the panel 10, and the operation knob 8 returns to a state in which the rotation operation cannot be performed.

Further, when the operation knob 8 is in an immersive operation, if the operation knob 8 is pressed and the push switch 14 is operated, the power supply of the electronic device is turned on, and the coil portion 12a of the electromagnetic device 12 is turned on as shown in FIG. An electric current flows, thereby generating electromagnetic in the coil portion 12a, and the operating portion 12b is attracted to the coil portion 12a side.
As a result, the shaft portion 9 moves against the spring member 13 by the operating portion 12b, and the operation knob 8 protrudes (protrusions) from the hole 10a of the panel 10, and this state is maintained and the operation knob. 8 is in a state in which the rotation operation is possible.

As described above, in the electronic device embodying the present invention, the operation knob 8 is arbitrarily changed between the protruding operation state and the immersion operation state by pressing the operation knob 8 with an extremely light operation force and operating the push switch 14. can do.
In addition, the power of the electronic device is turned on and off based on the operation of the engine key. Further, the operation knob 8 automatically protrudes and enters the immersion state according to the power on and off. In addition, when the power is turned on, the operation knob 8 can be arbitrarily changed between the protruding operation state and the immersion operation state by pressing the operation knob 8 with an extremely light operating force and operating the push switch 14. it can.

In the above embodiment, a plurality of driving means 11 may be arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of operation members 7 having the plurality of operation knobs 8.
Further, the operation knob 8 may be protruded when the operation switch 8 is operated by pressing the operation knob 8 without automatically moving the operation knob 8 to the protruding operation state when the power of the electronic device is turned on.
Further, in the immersion operation state of the operation knob 8, the pressing surface of the operation knob 8 does not necessarily have to be located behind the panel 10 surface, and the operation knob 8 may protrude from the panel 10 surface to a degree that makes it difficult to rotate. .

Explanatory drawing which shows the state which concerns on the operating device of the electronic device of this invention, and an operation knob is in immersion operation. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which concerns on the operating device of the electronic device of this invention, and an operation knob exists in protrusion operation | movement. Explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the operating device of the conventional electronic device.

Explanation of symbols

1: Operating device 2: Printed wiring board 3: Rotating electrical component 4: Cover part 5: Rotating shaft 5a: Engaging part 6: Rotating body 7: Operating member 8: Operating knob 8a: Cavity part 8b: Box-shaped part 9 : Shaft portion 9a: Mounting portion 9b: Hole 9c: Tubular portion 9d: Engagement portion 9e: Gutter portion 10: Panel 10a: Hole 11: Driving means 12: Electromagnetic device 12a: Coil portion 12b: Actuating portion 13: Spring member 14: Push switch 15: Case 16: Fixed contact 17: Movable contact 18: Stem 19: Printed circuit board 20: Lead wire

Claims (10)

An operation member having an operation knob capable of moving in and out of the panel and moving forward and backward, and rotating, and a drive for retracting the operation member to perform the immersion operation and the protrusion operation of the operation knob. And a push switch that is operated by a pressing operation of the operation knob is disposed in a front portion of the operation member, and the operation knob is moved into an immersing operation via the driving unit by the operation of the push switch. An operating device for an electronic device, characterized in that a protruding operation is performed. 2. The operation device for an electronic device according to claim 1, wherein when the power of the electronic device is turned off, the operation knob performs an immersion operation by the driving means. 3. The electronic device operating device according to claim 2, wherein a power source of the electronic device is switched to at least OFF by an operation of an engine key of an automobile. 4. The operation device for an electronic device according to claim 3, wherein when the power of the electronic device is turned on by the operation of the engine key, the operation knob performs a protruding operation by the driving means. When the power of the electronic device can be turned on by operating the engine key, or when the power of the electronic device can be turned on by operating the push switch by operating the engine key, the push switch Thus, the electronic device can be turned on and off. When the electronic device is on, the electronic device is turned off by the operation of the push switch by the pressing operation of the operation knob. Thus, the operation knob performs an immersion operation by the driving means, and when the electronic device is in an OFF state, the electronic device is powered by the operation of the push switch by the pressing operation of the operation knob. It is ON, and the operation knob performs a protruding operation by the driving means. Motomeko 4 operating device of an electronic apparatus according. 6. The operation device for an electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the driving means includes a solenoid and a spring member that is elastically pressed by the operation member. 7. The apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising: a plurality of the operation members having a plurality of the operation knobs and a plurality of the drive means, wherein the drive means is arranged corresponding to each of the operation members. The operation apparatus of the electronic device in any one. The operation member is formed by the operation knob and a shaft portion to which the operation knob is attached, and the operation knob is movable in the axial direction of the shaft portion while being prevented from being detached from the shaft portion. The electronic device operating device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device operating device is attached to the electronic device. 9. The operation device for an electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the push switch is housed in the operation knob. It has a lead wire connected to the push switch and a printed wiring board to which the driving means is attached, and the lead wire is connected to the printed wiring board through a hole provided in a central portion of the shaft portion. 10. The operation device for an electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the operation device is an electronic device.

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