JP2003031076A - Slide-operation type switch - Google Patents
Slide-operation type switchInfo
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【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、ケースに対してス
ライド作動自在に収められたスライド部材と、このスラ
イド部材を中立位置に付勢する付勢部材と、この付勢部
材の付勢力に抗してスライド部材を操作した際に電気的
な導通状態に達する導通部とを備えているスライド操作
式スイッチに関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slide member that is slidably accommodated in a case, a biasing member that biases the slide member to a neutral position, and a biasing force against the biasing member. Then, the present invention relates to a slide operation type switch having a conductive portion that reaches an electrically conductive state when the slide member is operated.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】上記のように構成されたスライド式スイ
ッチとして特開平１０‐３０２５７６号公報に示される
ものが存在し、この従来の技術では、ケース内部に弾性
的に変形可能な４つの細長接片を備えると共に、この４
つの細長接片に挟込まれる状態でスライダを備えること
で、スライダを十字方向、及び、押し込み方向に操作自
在に構成し、かつ、非操作状態では細長接片からの付勢
力によってスライダを十字方向での中立位置に保持する
よう構成しており、スライダを十字方向の何れかに操作
した場合には細長部材が弾性的に変形して固定接点と接
触することによって操作状態を電気的に検出し、スライ
ダを押し込み操作した場合にはドーム状の可動接点の中
央部が変位して常開固定接点と常閉固定接点とを導通状
態に設定することにより操作状態を電気的に検出できる
よう構成されている。又、上記のように構成されたスラ
イド式スイッチと類似する入力装置（スイッチ）として
特開平７‐２３５２４０号公報に示されるものが存在
し、この従来の技術では、円盤状あるいは環状に形成さ
れた共通接点に対して操作基板のリング状ボスを嵌め込
み、この操作基板に突設された操作ノブを介して該共通
接点を操作自在に構成すると共に、この共通接点の変形
時に接当可能な位置に位置接点を配置することにより、
操作ノブを操作した際には、共通接点と位置接点とが接
触して操作状態を電気的に検出できるよう構成されてい
る。2. Description of the Related Art As a slide type switch constructed as described above, there is one disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-302576, and in this prior art, four slender contacts which are elastically deformable inside a case are provided. With a piece, this 4
By providing the slider in a state of being sandwiched between two elongated contact pieces, the slider can be operated in the cross direction and the pushing direction, and in the non-operating state, the slider can be moved in the cross direction by the biasing force from the elongated contact piece. When the slider is operated in any of the cross directions, the elongated member elastically deforms and contacts the fixed contact to electrically detect the operating state. When the slider is pushed in, the central portion of the dome-shaped movable contact is displaced and the normally open fixed contact and the normally closed fixed contact are set in a conductive state so that the operating state can be electrically detected. ing. Further, as an input device (switch) similar to the slide type switch configured as described above, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-235240, and in this conventional technique, it is formed in a disc shape or an annular shape. The ring-shaped boss of the operation board is fitted to the common contact, and the common contact is configured to be operable via the operation knob protruding from the operation board, and at a position where the common contact can be abutted when deformed. By arranging the position contact,
When the operation knob is operated, the common contact and the position contact are in contact with each other so that the operation state can be electrically detected.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】携帯電話機やゲーム機
のコントローラに備えられるスイッチを考えるに、小型
化が求められるばかりでなく、１つのスイッチに複数の
操作形態を設定して多機能性が求められる傾向にある。
その一例として、筐体の外壁と平行するＸ−Ｙ方向（例
えば、十字方向）への操作と、これに直交するＺ方向
（押し込み側）への操作を可能にする構成が考えられ
る。Considering a switch provided in a controller of a mobile phone or a game machine, not only is it required to be downsized, but also one switch is required to have a plurality of operation modes so as to be multifunctional. Tend to be.
As an example thereof, a configuration that allows an operation in the XY direction (for example, the cross direction) parallel to the outer wall of the housing and an operation in the Z direction (pushing side) orthogonal to the XY direction can be considered.
【０００４】この点を勘案して前述した従来の技術を考
えると、前者の構成では、押し込み操作の検出を行える
よう構成されているものであるが、十字方向への操作の
系に４つの細長部材を用いることから、部品点数が増大
し、部品数に応じて組立にも手間が掛かりやすいものと
なっている。特に、小型化を図る場合に、この構造のま
まスケールダウンすることも考えられるが、夫々の部品
を単純に小型化しただけでは個々の部品取扱が困難とな
り、結果として組立に手間が掛かるものとなり改善の余
地がある。Considering this point and considering the above-mentioned conventional technique, the former configuration is configured to be able to detect a pushing operation. Since the members are used, the number of parts is increased, and it becomes easy to assemble according to the number of parts. In particular, in the case of miniaturization, it is possible to scale down with this structure, but it is difficult to handle individual parts simply by downsizing each part, and as a result, assembly becomes troublesome. There is room for improvement.
【０００５】そこで、従来の技術のうち後者の構成を考
えると、この構成では部品数も少なく、小型化が容易と
考えられる。しかしながら、この従来の技術のうちの後
者では共通接点を導通が可能な素材でエンドレスの環状
に成形することが技術的に困難であるばかりでなく、こ
の構成では共通接点に電気的に導通するための導電経路
を必要とするものであり、しかも、この導通経路が共通
接点の位置が変動する際にも導通状態を維持しなくては
ならないため、却って構造が複雑化する面も現れるもの
となっている。Therefore, considering the latter structure of the prior art, it is considered that this structure has a small number of parts and can be easily miniaturized. However, in the latter of these conventional techniques, it is not only technically difficult to mold the common contact into an endless annular shape using a material capable of conducting, but in this configuration, the common contact is electrically conducted. However, since the conductive path must maintain the conductive state even when the position of the common contact fluctuates, the structure becomes rather complicated. ing.
【０００６】又、後者の構成では、共通接点に対してリ
ング状ボスを嵌め込む構造であるので、この操作基板が
共通接点の環状部の内部で回転することや、プリント基
板に対して共通接点が回転することが避けられず、例え
ば、操作ノブに対して操作方向に対応した文字等（右や
左の文字や、ＵＰ、ＤＯＷＮ等の文字）を記すことで操
作方向を示しても、その文字等が示す方向と位置接点と
の関係に食い違いを生ずるものとなり改善の余地があ
る。Further, in the latter configuration, since the ring-shaped boss is fitted in the common contact, the operation board rotates inside the annular portion of the common contact, and the common contact can be applied to the printed board. Is unavoidable to rotate, and even if the operation direction is indicated by, for example, writing a character or the like (right or left character, UP, DOWN, or the like) corresponding to the operation direction on the operation knob, There is room for improvement because it causes a discrepancy in the relationship between the direction indicated by letters and the position contact.
【０００７】本発明の目的は、多機能でありながら部品
点数が少なく、小型化しても組立が容易なスライド操作
式スイッチを合理的に構成する点にある。An object of the present invention is to reasonably construct a slide operation type switch which is multifunctional, has a small number of parts, and is easy to assemble even when downsized.
【０００８】[0008]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明の請求項１に係る
スライド操作式スイッチの特徴、作用・効果は次の通り
である。
〔特徴〕ケースに対してスライド作動自在に収められた
スライド部材と、このスライド部材を中立位置に付勢す
る付勢部材と、この付勢部材の付勢力に抗してスライド
部材を操作した際に電気的な導通状態に達する導通部と
を備えているスライド操作式スイッチであって、前記付
勢部材が、スライド部材を嵌め込む保持部と、この保持
部からスライド部材のスライド作動方向と平行する平面
に沿ってケース内面側に突出形成された突出部とを有し
た可撓性素材で構成され、前記導通部が、ケース内面に
形成された電極と、この電極に対向する位置において前
記付勢部材に備えた導電体とで構成され、前記スライド
部材、あるいは、前記スライド部材を操作する***作部
材が、前記スライド作動方向と直交する方向へ押し操作
された際に、この押し操作力に基づいて電気的な導通状
態に達する、あるいは、電気的な導通が遮断される状態
に達する接点部を備えている点にある。The features, functions and effects of the slide operation type switch according to the first aspect of the present invention are as follows. [Characteristics] A slide member that is slidably accommodated in a case, a biasing member that biases the slide member to a neutral position, and a slide member that is operated against the biasing force of the biasing member. A slide operation type switch having a conductive portion that reaches an electrically conductive state, wherein the urging member has a holding portion into which the slide member is fitted, and a parallel movement direction of the slide member from the holding portion. Of a flexible material having a protrusion formed to protrude toward the inner surface of the case along a flat surface of the case, and the conductive portion is provided on the electrode formed on the inner surface of the case, and at a position facing the electrode. When a slide member or an operated member that operates the slide member is formed by a conductor provided in a biasing member and is pushed in a direction orthogonal to the slide operation direction, It was reached electrical conduction state based on the operation force, or, in that it includes a contact portion to reach the state of electrical conduction is interrupted.
【０００９】〔作用・効果〕上記特徴によると、ケース
に対して付勢部材を備え、この付勢部材の保持部に対し
てスライド部材を嵌め込む形態で保持することでスライ
ド部材の位置が決まるので、従来の技術で挙げたものの
ように複数のバネ材を用いるものと比較して組立が容易
になる。又、スライド部材が非操作状態にある場合には
付勢部材の付勢力によって該スライド部材が中立位置を
維持し、このスライド部材をスライド作動方向に操作し
た場合には付勢部材が変形することによって、この付勢
部材に備えた導電体とケース内面に形成した電極とを導
通状態にするのでスイッチとして充分に機能する。又、
スライド部材をスライド作動方向と直交する方向に押し
操作力が作用した場合には、接点部が電気的な導通状態
に達する、あるいは、電気的な導通が遮断される状態に
達するものとなり、この操作も電気的に検出できるもの
となる。その結果、部品数の低減が可能であるばかり
か、小型化を図っても組立が容易でスライド方向と直交
する方向への操作も検出可能なスライド操作式スイッチ
が合理的に構成されたのである。[Operation / Effect] According to the above feature, the position of the slide member is determined by providing the case with the biasing member and holding the slide member in the form of being fitted into the holding portion of the biasing member. Therefore, assembling becomes easier as compared with the one using a plurality of spring materials like the ones mentioned in the prior art. Further, when the slide member is in the non-operating state, the biasing force of the biasing member maintains the slide member in the neutral position, and when the slide member is operated in the slide operation direction, the biasing member is deformed. As a result, the conductor provided in the biasing member and the electrode formed on the inner surface of the case are brought into conduction with each other, so that the switch sufficiently functions. or,
When a pushing operation force is applied to the slide member in a direction orthogonal to the slide operation direction, the contact portion reaches an electrically conducting state or an electrically conducting state is interrupted. Can also be detected electrically. As a result, not only the number of parts can be reduced, but also a slide-operated switch that is easy to assemble even if it is downsized and that can detect the operation in the direction orthogonal to the slide direction has been rationally constructed. .
【００１０】本発明の請求項２に係るスライド操作式ス
イッチの特徴、作用・効果は次の通りである。
〔特徴〕請求項１のスライド操作式スイッチにおいて、
前記接点部が、前記スライド部材のスライド作動方向と
直交する側に位置するケース壁面に形成された固定接点
と、前記押し操作時に固定接点と接触して導通状態に達
する可動接点とで構成されると共に、この可動接点が非
操作状態では固定接点と離間状態を維持し、押し操作力
が作用した際に弾性変形して固定接点と接触して導通状
態に達する弾性体で構成されている点にある。The features, functions and effects of the slide operation type switch according to the second aspect of the present invention are as follows. [Features] In the slide operation type switch according to claim 1,
The contact portion is composed of a fixed contact formed on a wall surface of the case located on a side orthogonal to the sliding operation direction of the slide member, and a movable contact which comes into contact with the fixed contact and becomes conductive during the pushing operation. At the same time, the movable contact is kept in a separated state from the fixed contact in a non-operating state, and is elastically deformed when a pushing operation force is applied to contact the fixed contact to reach a conductive state. is there.
【００１１】〔作用・効果〕上記特徴によると、押し操
作力が作用した場合には、弾性体で成る可動接点が弾性
変形して固定接点に接触して導通状態に達する。つま
り、この押し込み方向へ非操作状態にある場合には、可
動接点の弾性によって非導通状態を維持し、押し込み方
向に操作力が作用した場合にのみ導通状態に達するもの
となる。その結果、押し込み方向への操作も導通により
検出できるものとなったのである。[Operation / Effect] According to the above characteristics, when a pushing operation force is applied, the movable contact made of an elastic body is elastically deformed and comes into contact with the fixed contact to reach a conductive state. That is, in the non-operating state in the pushing direction, the non-conducting state is maintained by the elasticity of the movable contact, and the conducting state is reached only when the operating force acts in the pushing direction. As a result, the operation in the pushing direction can be detected by the conduction.
【００１２】本発明の請求項３に係るスライド操作式ス
イッチの特徴、作用・効果は次の通りである。
〔特徴〕請求項２のスライド操作式スイッチにおいて、
前記可動接点が、円板状部材の中央部を反固定接点側に
突出させたドーム状に成形されると共に、前記押し操作
力が作用した際には可動接点の中央部が固定接点側に弾
性変位して固定接点と接触するよう構成されている点に
ある。The features, functions and effects of the slide operation type switch according to claim 3 of the present invention are as follows. [Features] In the slide operation type switch according to claim 2,
The movable contact is formed into a dome shape in which the central portion of the disk-shaped member is projected to the side opposite to the fixed contact, and when the pushing operation force is applied, the central portion of the movable contact is elastic toward the fixed contact side. It is configured to be displaced to contact the fixed contact.
【００１３】〔作用・効果〕上記特徴によると、可動接
点が、円板状部材の中央部を突出させたドーム状に成形
されているので、例えば、この可動接点の突出部の側に
接触する状態でスライド部材をスライド作動させる構造
を採用した場合でも、スライド部材がどのような方向に
移動しても、操作抵抗を等しくでき、この可動接点の中
央位置から多少外れた位置に押し込み力を作用させても
該可動接点の中央位置を弾性変形させて導通状態を作り
出すことが可能となる。その結果、スライド方向への操
作を円滑に行わせながら、このスライド方向へ操作した
状態での押し込み操作も検出可能となるのである。[Operation / Effect] According to the above feature, since the movable contact is formed in a dome shape in which the central portion of the disk-shaped member is protruded, for example, the movable contact comes into contact with the protruding portion side of the movable contact. Even if the structure that slides the slide member in the state is adopted, no matter what direction the slide member moves, the operation resistance can be made equal, and the pushing force acts at a position slightly deviated from the center position of this movable contact. Even in this case, the central position of the movable contact can be elastically deformed to create a conductive state. As a result, while the operation in the sliding direction is smoothly performed, the pushing operation in the state of operating in the sliding direction can be detected.
【００１４】本発明の請求項４に係るスライド操作式ス
イッチの特徴、作用・効果は次の通りである。
〔特徴〕請求項１記載のスライド操作式スイッチにおい
て、前記***作部材が、前記スライド部材のスライド作
動方向と直交する側のケース外に配置されると共に、前
記スライド部材が前記付勢部材に対し前記スライド作動
方向と直交する方向に移動自在に支持され、前記***作
部材をケース側に押し込む操作を行った際には、***作
部材とスライド部材とが一体的に移動して前記接点部を
操作するよう構成されている点にある。The features, functions and effects of the slide operation type switch according to the fourth aspect of the present invention are as follows. [Features] In the slide operation type switch according to claim 1, the operated member is arranged outside the case on the side orthogonal to the slide operation direction of the slide member, and the slide member is provided with respect to the urging member. When the operation member is movably supported in a direction orthogonal to the slide operation direction and the operated member is pushed into the case side, the operated member and the slide member move integrally to move the contact portion. It is configured to operate.
【００１５】〔作用・効果〕上記特徴によると、スライ
ド部材と***作部材とが連結されているので、***作部
材をスライド方向に操作した場合には、付勢部材を変形
させることで、この操作状態を電気的に検出するものと
なり、***作部材を押し込み方向に操作した場合には、
付勢部材に対してスライド部材が相対移動して接点部を
操作して、この操作状態を電気的に検出するものとな
る。その結果、ケース外部に配置した***作部材の円滑
な作動を許容しながら、その操作方向を確実に検出する
ものとなったのである。[Operation / Effect] According to the above characteristics, since the slide member and the operated member are connected to each other, when the operated member is operated in the sliding direction, the biasing member is deformed to change the operation. The operation state is electrically detected, and when the operated member is operated in the pushing direction,
The slide member moves relative to the urging member to operate the contact portion, and this operating state is electrically detected. As a result, it is possible to reliably detect the operating direction of the operated member while allowing it to operate smoothly.
【００１６】本発明の請求項５に係るスライド操作式ス
イッチの特徴、作用・効果は次の通りである。
〔特徴〕請求項１〜４のいずれか１項に記載のスライド
操作式スイッチにおいて、前記ケースが、前記スライド
部材の作動平面と直交する方向視で正方形となる４辺の
内壁面を備えて構成されると共に、前記付勢部材の保持
部がケースの４辺の内壁面と平行姿勢で、この４辺の内
壁面から離間する４辺の対向面を備えて環状に構成さ
れ、かつ、前記突出部が保持部からケース内部の角部に
突出する方向に形成され、前記スライド部材を平行移動
させるガイド機構が前記４辺の内壁面と直交する姿勢の
ガイド材に穿設されたガイド孔を備えて構成され、この
ガイド材が前記底壁面の方向に向けて変位自在、若しく
は、底壁面の方向に向けて変形自在に構成されている点
にある。The features, functions and effects of the slide operation type switch according to the fifth aspect of the present invention are as follows. [Features] In the slide operation type switch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the case is provided with four side inner wall surfaces that are square when viewed in a direction orthogonal to an operation plane of the slide member. In addition, the holding portion of the biasing member is parallel to the inner wall surfaces of the four sides of the case, and is configured in an annular shape with four opposing surfaces that are separated from the inner wall surfaces of the four sides, and the protrusion is formed. The guide member is formed in a direction projecting from the holding portion to a corner portion inside the case, and a guide mechanism for moving the slide member in parallel includes a guide hole formed in a guide member in a posture orthogonal to the inner wall surfaces of the four sides. The guide member is configured to be displaceable in the direction of the bottom wall surface or deformable in the direction of the bottom wall surface.
【００１７】〔作用・効果〕上記特徴によると、スライ
ド部材を操作した場合には、板材に穿設されたガイド孔
を備えたガイド機構がスライド部材を平行移動させるの
で、このスライド部材を回転させることや姿勢を大きく
変化させる不都合を招くことが無い。又、押し込み力が
作用してスライド部材を変位させる構成を採用した場合
でも、この押し込み力が作用した場合には、板材が変位
すること、あるいは、板材が変形することによりスライ
ド部材の移動を許すものとなる。その結果、スライド部
材にキートップのような***作部材を備え、その***作
部材に対して操作方向を明示した場合でも、明示した操
作方向に狂いが発生することが無く、ガイド機構を備え
ているにも拘わらず押し込み操作も円滑に行えるものと
なったのである。[Operation / Effect] According to the above characteristics, when the slide member is operated, the guide mechanism having the guide hole formed in the plate material moves the slide member in parallel, so that the slide member is rotated. It does not cause any inconvenience that changes things or posture significantly. Further, even when the structure in which the pushing force acts to displace the slide member is adopted, when the pushing force acts, the plate member is displaced or the plate member is deformed to allow the slide member to move. Will be things. As a result, even if the slide member is provided with an operated member such as a key top, and even if the operating direction is clearly indicated on the operated member, there is no deviation in the clearly indicated operating direction, and a guide mechanism is provided. Despite this, the push-in operation can be done smoothly.
【００１８】本発明の請求項６に係るスライド操作式ス
イッチの特徴、作用・効果は次の通りである。
〔特徴〕請求項１〜４のいずれか１項のスライド操作式
スイッチにおいて、前記ケースが、前記スライド部材の
作動平面と直交する方向視で正方形となる４辺の内壁面
を備えて構成されると共に、前記付勢部材の保持部がケ
ースの４辺の内壁面と平行姿勢で、この４辺の内壁面か
ら離間する４辺の対向面を備えて環状に構成され、か
つ、前記突出部が保持部からケース内部の角部に突出す
る方向に形成され、前記スライド部材を平行移動させる
ガイド機構が、前記ケースの開口を覆う位置に配置され
た蓋体に形成されたガイド孔を備えて構成され、このガ
イド孔を介してケース外からの操作力をスライド部材に
伝える操作系を備えている点にある。The features, functions and effects of the slide operation type switch according to the sixth aspect of the present invention are as follows. [Characteristics] In the slide operation type switch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the case is provided with four side inner wall surfaces that are square in a direction view orthogonal to an operation plane of the slide member. At the same time, the holding portion of the urging member is formed in an annular shape in parallel with the inner wall surfaces of the four sides of the case, and has four side facing surfaces that are separated from the inner wall surfaces of the four sides, and the projecting portion is A guide mechanism that is formed in a direction projecting from the holding portion to a corner inside the case and that moves the slide member in parallel includes a guide hole formed in a lid body that is arranged at a position that covers the opening of the case. In addition, an operation system for transmitting an operation force from the outside of the case to the slide member via the guide hole is provided.
【００１９】〔作用・効果〕上記特徴によると、スライ
ド部材を操作した場合には、蓋体に穿設されたガイド孔
を備えたガイド機構がスライド部材を平行移動させるの
で、このスライド部材を回転させることや姿勢を大きく
変化させる不都合を招くことが無い。又、スライド部材
を操作する操作力はガイド孔を介して伝えられるものと
なり、押し込み力が作用してスライド部材を変位させる
構成を採用した場合でも、この押し込み力は蓋体の壁面
に直交する方向に作用するのでガイド孔が妨げになるこ
ともない。その結果、スライド部材にキートップのよう
な***作部材を備え、その***作部材に対して操作方向
を明示した場合でも、明示した操作方向に狂いが発生す
ることが無く、ガイド機構を備えているにも拘わらず押
し込み操作も円滑に行えるものとなったのである。[Operation / Effect] According to the above characteristics, when the slide member is operated, the guide mechanism having the guide hole formed in the lid body moves the slide member in parallel, so that the slide member is rotated. There is no inconvenience caused by changing the posture or changing the posture. Further, the operation force for operating the slide member is transmitted through the guide hole, and even when the structure in which the pushing force acts to displace the slide member is adopted, the pushing force is applied in the direction orthogonal to the wall surface of the lid. The guide hole does not interfere with the operation. As a result, even if the slide member is provided with an operated member such as a key top, and even if the operating direction is clearly indicated on the operated member, there is no deviation in the clearly indicated operating direction, and a guide mechanism is provided. Despite this, the push-in operation can be done smoothly.
【００２０】[0020]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態を図面
に基づいて説明する。図１に示すように、非操作状態で
は人為操作可能な***作部材としてのキートップ１が中
立位置Ｎ（非操作位置）に保持されると共に、この中立
位置Ｎを基準にしてキートップ１がＸ方向と、これに直
交するＹ方向と、このＸ方向とＹ方向とを合成した方向
と、これらの方向に直交するＺ方向（押し込み方向）と
に操作されたことを電気的に検出するスライド操作式ス
イッチが構成されている。BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, in the non-operating state, the key top 1 as an operated member that can be manually operated is held at the neutral position N (non-operating position), and the key top 1 is A slide for electrically detecting an operation in the X direction, the Y direction orthogonal to the X direction, the direction in which the X direction and the Y direction are combined, and the Z direction (pushing direction) orthogonal to these directions. An operable switch is configured.
【００２１】このスライド操作式スイッチは、家庭電化
製品のリモートコントローラや携帯電話や、ゲーム機器
のコントローラや、自動車のパネル等に備えられるもの
であり、その主要な構成は前記キートップ１とケースＣ
とで成り、キートップ１とケースＣとの間に家庭電化製
品のパネル等が配置される。本発明は、このスライド操
作式スイッチを、小型化と組み立てとを容易にし、しか
も、キートップ１の回転を阻止する点に特徴を有するも
のであり、その構成を以下に説明する。This slide operation type switch is provided in a remote controller of a home electric appliance, a mobile phone, a controller of a game machine, a panel of an automobile, etc., and its main components are the key top 1 and the case C.
And a panel of a home electric appliance or the like is arranged between the key top 1 and the case C. The present invention is characterized by facilitating downsizing and assembling of this slide operation type switch, and preventing rotation of the key top 1. The configuration will be described below.
【００２２】図１〜図４及び図７に示すように、前記ケ
ースＣは図１〜図３においては下側に配置されるケース
本体２と、図１〜図３においてケース本体２の上部の開
口を覆う蓋体３とで成り、このケース本体２の内部に対
して付勢部材４と、スライド部材５と、ガイド板１５
と、可動接点１６とを配置し、これらの上部を覆う位置
にシート材６を配置してあり、更に、蓋体３の上方位置
に前記キートップ１を配置してある。As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 7, the case C is a case main body 2 arranged on the lower side in FIGS. 1 to 3 and an upper part of the case main body 2 in FIGS. 1 to 3. The cover body 3 covers the opening, and the biasing member 4, the slide member 5, and the guide plate 15 are provided to the inside of the case body 2.
And the movable contact 16 are arranged, the sheet material 6 is arranged at a position covering these upper parts, and the key top 1 is arranged at a position above the lid body 3.
【００２３】スライド部材５のスライド方向と直交する
方向視（図４に示す方向視）でケース本体２は、正方形
となるよう４辺の側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、２Ｃ、２Ｄと底壁
部２ＥとをＡＢＳ樹脂やＰＰＳ樹脂等の樹脂材を用いて
上方に開放した形状に構成してある。このケース本体２
の底壁部２Ｅのうち４辺の側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、２Ｃ、２
Ｄで形成される４つの角部の近傍部位に中央部より浅く
なる支持部２Ｆを形成し、又、正方形を成す４辺の側壁
部２Ａ、２Ｂ、２Ｃ、２Ｄの内面に対して銅合金等の良
導体で成る一対の電極７、７を備え、これらの電極７、
７と一体形成された導通端子８、８をケース本体２の外
面に突設してある。The case body 2 has four side wall portions 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D and a bottom wall portion 2E so that the case body 2 has a square shape when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the sliding direction of the slide member 5 (direction view shown in FIG. 4). Is made of a resin material such as an ABS resin or a PPS resin and is opened upward. This case body 2
Of the bottom walls 2E of the four side walls 2A, 2B, 2C, 2
A support portion 2F that is shallower than the central portion is formed in the vicinity of the four corners formed by D, and a copper alloy or the like is formed on the inner surfaces of the four side walls 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D that form a square. A pair of electrodes 7 made of a good conductor of
Conductive terminals 8 formed integrally with 7 are provided on the outer surface of the case body 2 so as to project therefrom.
【００２４】又、底壁部２Ｅの中央位置に円形の窪み部
２Ｈを形成し、この窪み部２Ｈの内部中央位置に第１固
定接点１７を形成し、この第１固定接点１７を中心とす
る位置にリング状の第２固定接点１８を銅合金などの良
導体で形成しており、この第２固定接点１８と導通する
第２端子１９と、第１固定接点１７と導通する第１端子
２０とをケース本体２の外面に突設してある。更に、前
記可動接点１６を図３に示す如く銅合金等の良導体で成
る金属製の円板をドーム状に成形し、この可動接点１６
の突出側をケース本体２の開口側（図において上側）に
向けた姿勢で窪み部２Ｈに嵌め込む状態で配置すること
により、その外周部を第２固定接点１８に接触させて導
通状態にし、かつ、中央部を第１固定接点１７と離間さ
せてある。この可動接点１６と第１固定接点１７と、第
２固定接点１８とで接点部Ｐが構成されている。A circular recess 2H is formed in the center of the bottom wall 2E, and a first fixed contact 17 is formed in the center of the recess 2H. The first fixed contact 17 is used as the center. A ring-shaped second fixed contact 18 is formed at a position with a good conductor such as a copper alloy, and a second terminal 19 that conducts with the second fixed contact 18 and a first terminal 20 that conducts with the first fixed contact 17. On the outer surface of the case body 2. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the movable contact 16 is formed by forming a metal disk made of a good conductor such as a copper alloy into a dome shape.
The protruding side of the case body 2 is arranged in a state of being fitted into the recess 2H with the posture facing the opening side (upper side in the drawing) of the case body 2, so that the outer peripheral part thereof is brought into contact with the second fixed contact 18 to be in a conductive state. Moreover, the central portion is separated from the first fixed contact 17. The movable contact 16, the first fixed contact 17, and the second fixed contact 18 form a contact portion P.
【００２５】そして、キートップ１を底壁部２Ｅの側
（Ｚ方向）に押し込み操作した場合には、後述するよう
に可動接点１６が弾性変形することによって中央位置が
第１固定接点１７に接触するものとなり、この接触によ
る第１端子２０と第２端子１９との導通によりキートッ
プ１の押圧操作を検出できるものとなる。又、この可動
接点１６は圧力の作用時に中央部が所定量以上、押し込
み方向に弾性変形した場合には復元方向への付勢力が大
きく低下する性能のものを使用して押し込み操作時にク
リック感を得られるものにしている。When the key top 1 is pushed into the side of the bottom wall 2E (Z direction), the movable contact 16 is elastically deformed as will be described later, so that the central position contacts the first fixed contact 17. The contact between the first terminal 20 and the second terminal 19 due to this contact makes it possible to detect the pressing operation of the key top 1. Further, the movable contact 16 has such a property that when the central portion is elastically deformed in the pushing direction by a predetermined amount or more when pressure is applied, the urging force in the restoring direction is greatly reduced. I am going to get it.
【００２６】４辺の側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、２Ｃ、２Ｄの外
面に複数の係合突起２Ｇを突出形成してあり、蓋体３は
ケース本体２の開口を覆う大きさの正方形で中央部に開
口３Ａを有した形状となるようアルミニウムや鉄等の金
属材やＰＥＴ等の樹脂材で成る薄板で構成され、この蓋
体３の端部に設けた突片状部位には前記ケース本体２の
係合突起２Ｇと係合自在な開口状の係合部３Ｂが形成さ
れている。A plurality of engaging projections 2G are formed on the outer surfaces of the four side walls 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D, and the lid 3 is a square having a size to cover the opening of the case body 2 and is formed in the central portion. It is composed of a thin plate made of a metal material such as aluminum or iron or a resin material such as PET so as to have a shape having an opening 3A. An opening-shaped engaging portion 3B that is engageable with the engaging protrusion 2G is formed.
【００２７】前記付勢部材４はシリコンゴムやエチレン
プロピレンゴム（ＥＰＤＭ）やニトリルゴム（ＮＢＲ）
のように柔軟に弾性変形し、電気的に絶縁性を有するエ
ラストマー材（可撓性素材の一例）を用いてあり、この
付勢部材４は、ケース本体２より小さい正方形の環状と
なる保持部４Ａと、この保持部４Ａの角部から外側に張
り出す方向に突出する４つの突出部４Ｂとを一体化し、
かつ、ケース本体２に収納可能な厚みに成形されてい
る。そして、この突出部４Ｂに対して、保持部４Ａの開
口４Ｃと連なるスリットＳを形成し、保持部４Ａの４辺
のうちケース本体２の側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、２Ｃ、２Ｄに
対向する対向面に対して、樹脂等のベースに炭素等を含
有させた導電性の導電体９が一体形成されている。The urging member 4 is made of silicone rubber, ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) or nitrile rubber (NBR).
As described above, an elastomer material (an example of a flexible material) that is elastically deformed flexibly and has electrical insulation is used, and the biasing member 4 has a square annular holding portion smaller than the case body 2. 4A and four projecting portions 4B projecting outward from the corners of the holding portion 4A are integrated,
In addition, the case body 2 is formed to have a thickness that can be stored. Then, a slit S that is continuous with the opening 4C of the holding portion 4A is formed in the protruding portion 4B, and an opposing surface facing the side wall portions 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D of the case body 2 among the four sides of the holding portion 4A. On the other hand, a conductive conductor 9 containing carbon or the like is integrally formed on the base of resin or the like.
【００２８】特に、このスライド操作式スイッチに用い
る付勢部材４は図８及び図９に示すように、保持部４Ａ
と突出部４Ｂとが一体的に形成された筒状となるよう押
出し成形し、この成形物の保持部４Ａの外面に帯状の導
電体９を接着固定する工程、あるいは、保持部４Ａと突
出部４Ｂとを一体的に押出し成形する際に帯状の導電体
９をインサートする工程や、図１１及び図１２に示すよ
うに、保持部４Ａと突出部４Ｂとを押出し成形する際に
保持部４Ａの４辺のうちケース本体２の側壁部２Ａ、２
Ｂ、２Ｃ、２Ｄに対向する部位に突部４Ｄを形成し、こ
の突部４Ｄの外面に導電インクや導電性の塗料をタンポ
印刷（パッド印刷）の技術によって導電体９の層を形成
する工程により、帯状の導電体９が一体に形成された筒
状物を作り出し、この筒状物をケース本体２に収納可能
な厚みに切断することにより製造されている。In particular, the urging member 4 used in this slide operation type switch has a holding portion 4A as shown in FIGS.
And the protrusion 4B are extruded into a tubular shape integrally formed, and the belt-shaped conductor 9 is adhered and fixed to the outer surface of the holder 4A of the molded product, or the holder 4A and the protrusion 4A. 4B and the step of inserting the strip-shaped conductor 9 when integrally extruding, and as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when extruding the holding portion 4A and the protruding portion 4B, the holding portion 4A Of the four sides, the side wall portions 2A, 2 of the case body 2
A step of forming a protrusion 4D at a portion facing B, 2C, and 2D, and forming a layer of the conductor 9 on the outer surface of the protrusion 4D by a technique of tampo printing (pad printing) with conductive ink or conductive paint. Thus, a tubular body integrally formed with the belt-shaped conductor 9 is produced, and the tubular body is cut into a thickness that can be stored in the case body 2.
【００２９】又、この付勢部材４は１つずつ金型を用い
て成形により製造することも可能であり、このように成
形する際に、図１０に示すように、銅合金等の良導体で
成る導電体９をインサートして一体化しても良い。The urging members 4 can also be manufactured by molding one by one using a die. When molding in this way, as shown in FIG. 10, a good conductor such as a copper alloy is used. The conductor 9 may be inserted and integrated.
【００３０】前記ガイド板１５に対して長手方向Ｘ方向
に設定して形成されたガイド孔１５Ａに対して移動自在
にスライダー１０を支持してあり、このスライダー１０
に対して該スライダー１０の移動方向と直交する方向
（Ｙ方向）に移動自在となるよう前記スライド部材５を
支持してある。このガイド孔１５Ａを有したガイド板１
５と、スライダー１０と、スライダー１０にスライド部
材５をスライド移動自在に支持する系によってガイド機
構Ｔが構成されている。そして、スライド部材５は、前
記付勢部材４の保持部４Ａの開口４Ｃの内面に密接する
形状となるよう樹脂材で成形されると共に、上面の中央
位置に前記キートップ１の軸部１Ａが嵌合連結する係合
口５Ａが形成されている。A slider 10 is movably supported in a guide hole 15A formed by setting the guide plate 15 in the longitudinal direction X direction.
On the other hand, the slide member 5 is supported so as to be movable in the direction (Y direction) orthogonal to the moving direction of the slider 10. Guide plate 1 having this guide hole 15A
5, a slider 10, and a system that slidably supports the slide member 5 on the slider 10 constitute a guide mechanism T. The slide member 5 is formed of a resin material so as to come into close contact with the inner surface of the opening 4C of the holding portion 4A of the biasing member 4, and the shaft portion 1A of the key top 1 is located at the center of the upper surface. An engagement port 5A for fitting and coupling is formed.
【００３１】ガイド機構Ｔを詳述すると、ガイド板１５
はケース本体２の内部の底壁部２Ｅに密接する状態で嵌
り込むサイズに形成されることでケース本体２に対して
回転不能に支持され、かつ、厚み方向に弾性変形可能と
なる絶縁性の樹脂板等を用いて構成され、スライダー１
０の下面側にはガイド孔１５Ａに係入する突出部１０Ａ
を突出形成してあり、又、スライド部材５の下面側には
スライダー１０が嵌り込むガイド溝５Ｔを形成してあ
る。このような構造であるので、スライダー１０はガイ
ド板１５のガイド孔１５Ａの長手方向（Ｘ方向）にスラ
イド移動自在となり、スライド部材はスライダー１０に
対して、スライダー１０のスライド方向と直交する方向
（Ｙ方向）にスライド移動となり、結果としてスライド
部材５はケース２に対する姿勢を変化させること無く
（回転すること無く）Ｘ方向、Ｙ方向、及び、Ｘ方向と
Ｙ方向とを合成して方向にスライド移動自在となる。The guide mechanism T will be described in detail.
Is formed in such a size that it fits closely to the bottom wall portion 2E inside the case body 2, so that it is non-rotatably supported with respect to the case body 2 and is elastically deformable in the thickness direction. The slider 1 is composed of a resin plate or the like.
On the lower surface side of 0, a protrusion 10A that engages with the guide hole 15A
And a guide groove 5T into which the slider 10 is fitted is formed on the lower surface side of the slide member 5. With such a structure, the slider 10 can be slidably moved in the longitudinal direction (X direction) of the guide hole 15A of the guide plate 15, and the slide member can move relative to the slider 10 in a direction orthogonal to the sliding direction of the slider 10 ( As a result, the slide member 5 slides in the X direction, the Y direction, and the combined direction of the X direction and the Y direction without changing the posture with respect to the case 2 (without rotating). It can be moved freely.
【００３２】スライド部材５は、付勢部材４の保持部４
Ａに対して、単に嵌め込まれる構造であるので、スライ
ド方向（Ｘ−Ｙ方向）と直交する方向（Ｚ方向）に移動
自在となる。スライド部材５を基準としてケース本体２
の底壁部２Ｅの側に対して前記ガイド板１５と、可動接
点１６とを、この順序で配置してあるので、キートップ
１がケース本体２の側に押し込み操作された場合には、
ガイド板１５を弾性変形させながら可動接点１６を弾性
変形させて、この可動接点１６の中央位置を第１固定接
点１７に接触させるものとなっている。特に、キートッ
プ１がＸ−Ｙ方向での中立位置にある状況での押し込み
操作時に可動接点１６を良好に弾性変形させるようスラ
イダー１０の下面側に向けて前記突出部１０Ａをガイド
板１５より下方に大きく突出させている。The slide member 5 is the holding portion 4 of the biasing member 4.
Since the structure is simply fitted to A, it is movable in the direction (Z direction) orthogonal to the sliding direction (XY direction). Case body 2 based on the slide member 5
Since the guide plate 15 and the movable contact 16 are arranged in this order with respect to the bottom wall portion 2E side of the above, when the key top 1 is pushed into the case body 2 side,
The movable contact 16 is elastically deformed while elastically deforming the guide plate 15, and the central position of the movable contact 16 is brought into contact with the first fixed contact 17. In particular, the protrusion 10A is positioned below the guide plate 15 toward the lower surface of the slider 10 so that the movable contact 16 can be elastically deformed favorably when the key top 1 is pushed in a neutral position in the XY direction. It is projected to a large extent.
【００３３】図２及び図３に示すように、前記シート材
６は摩擦係数が低く良好な滑動性を有すると共に、ケー
ス本体２に収納される大きさで、かつ、スライド部材５
のスライド方向に直交する方向視で該スライド部材５よ
り小さい正方形の貫通孔６Ａが穿設されている。As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the sheet material 6 has a low coefficient of friction and good slidability, is sized to be housed in the case body 2, and is a slide member 5.
A square through hole 6A smaller than the slide member 5 is formed when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the sliding direction.
【００３４】このように各パーツが構成されているの
で、このスライド操作式スイッチを組立てる際には、電
極７や第１、第２固定接点１７、１８が既に備えられた
ケース本体２の内部に可動接点１６をセットし、ガイド
板１５をセットし、このガイド板１５のガイド孔１５Ａ
に下面の突出部１０Ａを係入させる状態でスライダー１
０をセットし、又、このスライダー１０が下面のガイド
溝５Ｔに嵌り込む状態でスライド部材５をセットし、こ
のスライド部材５を保持部４Ｃの内部に嵌め込む状態で
付勢部材４をセットし、上面にシート材６を重ね、蓋体
３をケース本体２の側に押圧することでケース本体２の
複数の係合突起２Ｇに対し、これらに対応する蓋体３の
係合部３Ｂが係合状態に達する結果、ケース本体２に対
して蓋体３が固定されるものとなり、この状態に達した
後に、蓋体３の開口３Ａ、シート材６の開口６Ａ夫々を
挿通する状態で上方からキートップ１の軸部１Ａをスラ
イド部材５の係合孔５Ａに圧入して係合連結する工程を
経て該スライド操作式スイッチが完成するものとなる。Since each part is constructed as described above, when assembling this slide operation type switch, the electrode 7 and the first and second fixed contacts 17 and 18 are already provided inside the case body 2. The movable contact 16 is set, the guide plate 15 is set, and the guide hole 15A of the guide plate 15 is set.
Slide the slider 1 with the protrusion 10A on the lower surface
0 is set, the slide member 5 is set with the slider 10 fitted in the guide groove 5T on the lower surface, and the biasing member 4 is set with the slide member 5 fitted in the holding portion 4C. By stacking the sheet material 6 on the upper surface and pressing the lid body 3 to the case body 2 side, the engaging portions 3B of the lid body 3 corresponding to the engaging protrusions 2G of the case body 2 are engaged. As a result of reaching the combined state, the lid body 3 is fixed to the case body 2, and after reaching this state, the opening 3A of the lid body 3 and the opening 6A of the sheet material 6 are respectively inserted from above. The slide operation type switch is completed through a process of press-fitting the shaft portion 1A of the key top 1 into the engagement hole 5A of the slide member 5 and engaging and coupling.
【００３５】そして、このように組立られたスライド操
作式スイッチは、キートップ１を操作しない状態では、
キートップ１がＸ−Ｙ方向での中立位置Ｎにあり、接点
部Ｐも非導通状態にある。そして、その内部は図４に示
すように、付勢部材４の付勢力によってスライド部材５
がケース本体２の中央に位置し、ケース本体２の電極
７、７と付勢部材４に備えた導電体９とは離間状態にあ
り、何れの電極７、７と、これに対応する導電体９とは
絶縁する状態に維持される。The slide-operated switch thus assembled can be operated in a state where the key top 1 is not operated.
The key top 1 is at the neutral position N in the XY direction, and the contact portion P is also in the non-conducting state. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the inside of the slide member 5 is moved by the urging force of the urging member 4.
Is located in the center of the case body 2, and the electrodes 7 and 7 of the case body 2 and the conductor 9 provided on the urging member 4 are separated from each other, and any of the electrodes 7 and 7 and the conductor corresponding thereto It is maintained in a state of being insulated from 9.
【００３６】次に、キートップ１を側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、
２Ｃ、２Ｄと直交する方向（Ｘ方向、Ｙ方向の何れかに
沿う方向）として、例えば、図５において左側の側壁部
２Ｄの方向に操作した場合には、スライダー１０がガイ
ド孔１５Ａに沿って移動することで、同図に示すよう
に、付勢部材４の保持部４Ａのうち、操作方向の下手側
の部位が対向する１辺が側壁部２Ｄに向けて変位して、
この側壁部２Ｄの一対の電極７、７と付勢部材４の導電
体９とが接触して、一対の電極７、７を導通状態に達す
るものとなる。又、このように付勢部材４が変位する際
には、変位する保持部４の１辺を挟む二つの位置の突出
部４Ｂ、４ＢのスリットＳ、Ｓが拡大して、このスライ
ド部材５に対して弾性的な付勢力を復元方向に作用させ
ながら変位を許すものとなる。Next, the key top 1 is attached to the side wall portions 2A, 2B,
As a direction orthogonal to 2C and 2D (direction along either the X direction or the Y direction), for example, when operated in the direction of the left side wall portion 2D in FIG. 5, the slider 10 moves along the guide hole 15A. By moving, as shown in the figure, one side of the holding portion 4A of the biasing member 4 facing the lower side portion in the operating direction is displaced toward the side wall portion 2D,
The pair of electrodes 7, 7 of the side wall portion 2D and the conductor 9 of the biasing member 4 come into contact with each other, so that the pair of electrodes 7, 7 reach a conductive state. Further, when the biasing member 4 is displaced in this way, the slits S, S of the projecting portions 4B, 4B at two positions sandwiching one side of the holding portion 4 to be displaced are enlarged, and the slide member 5 is expanded. On the other hand, the elastic biasing force is applied in the restoring direction to allow the displacement.
【００３７】又、キートップ１をケース本体２の角部に
向かう方向として、例えば、図６において上側の側壁部
２Ａと左側の側壁部２Ｄとの中間方向に操作した場合に
は、スライダー１０がガイド孔１５Ａに沿って移動する
と同時に、スライド部材５がガイド溝５Ｔを介してスラ
イダー１０に沿って移動することで、同図に示すよう
に、付勢部材４の保持部４Ａのうち、操作方向の下手側
の２辺が対応する側壁部２Ａ、側壁部２Ｄに向けて同時
に変位して、この側壁部２Ａ、側壁部２Ｄの一対の電極
７、７と付勢部材４の２つの導電体９、９とが同時に接
触して、対応する一対の電極７、７を導通状態にするも
のとなる。又、このように付勢部材４が変位する際に
は、スライド部材５のスライド方向の下手側の突出部４
ＢのスリットＳが拡大してスライド部材５の移動を許す
と共に、このように拡大するスリットＳを挟む二つの位
置の突出部４Ｂ、４ＢのスリットＳ、Ｓが拡大して、こ
のスライド部材５に対して弾性的な付勢力を復元方向に
作用させながら変位を許すものとなる。When the key top 1 is operated toward the corner of the case body 2, for example, when the key top 1 is operated in the intermediate direction between the upper side wall 2A and the left side wall 2D in FIG. As the slide member 5 moves along the slider 10 via the guide groove 5T while moving along the guide hole 15A, as shown in FIG. The lower two sides are simultaneously displaced toward the corresponding side wall portion 2A and side wall portion 2D, and the pair of electrodes 7, 7 of the side wall portion 2A and side wall portion 2D and the two conductors 9 of the biasing member 4 are formed. , 9 come into contact with each other at the same time to bring the corresponding pair of electrodes 7, 7 into conduction. Further, when the biasing member 4 is displaced in this way, the protrusion 4 on the lower side of the slide member 5 in the sliding direction is formed.
The slit S of B expands to allow the slide member 5 to move, and the slits S and S of the protrusions 4B and 4B at two positions sandwiching the slit S thus expanded expands to the slide member 5. On the other hand, the elastic biasing force is applied in the restoring direction to allow the displacement.
【００３８】更に、キートップ１を押し込み操作しない
場合には図３に示すように、接点部Ｐを構成する可動接
点１６の中央位置は第１固定接点１７と離間した状態を
維持し、又、Ｘ−Ｙ方向でキートップ１が中立位置Ｎに
ある状況で、このキートップ１をケース本体２の側に押
し込み操作した場合には、ガイド板１５が弾性変形する
ことによって可動接点１６に対してスライダー１０の下
面の突出部１０Ａからの押圧力を作用させ、この可動接
点１６の中央位置を弾性変形させて第１固定接点１７と
接触させる結果、この操作を電気的に検出でき、この押
し込み操作力を解除した場合には可動接点１６の復元力
によって可動接点１６と第１固定接点１７との接触が解
除され、キートップ１は元の位置まで復元するものとな
る。Further, when the key top 1 is not pushed in, as shown in FIG. 3, the center position of the movable contact 16 which constitutes the contact portion P is maintained in a state of being separated from the first fixed contact 17, and When the keytop 1 is pushed into the case body 2 side in the situation where the keytop 1 is in the neutral position N in the X-Y directions, the guide plate 15 elastically deforms to move the movable contact 16. As a result of applying a pressing force from the protruding portion 10A on the lower surface of the slider 10 to elastically deform the center position of the movable contact 16 to contact the first fixed contact 17, this operation can be electrically detected, and the pressing operation is performed. When the force is released, the contact between the movable contact 16 and the first fixed contact 17 is released by the restoring force of the movable contact 16, and the key top 1 is restored to its original position.
【００３９】このように、本発明によると１つのパーツ
として取扱が可能な付勢部材４を弾性変形が容易で製造
も容易な樹脂等の可撓性素材を用いて突出部４Ｂを備え
た環状に成形することにより、複数のバネ材等を用いな
いものでなりながら、非操作時には人為操作片としての
キートップ１を、付勢部材４からの付勢力によって中立
位置Ｎに保持し得るものとなっており、キートップ１を
Ｘ−Ｙ方向にスライド操作した場合には付勢部材４に形
成したスリットＳが必要に応じて拡大することにより操
作感覚を悪化させることなく、操作方向を電気的に検出
できるものとなっている。又、キートップ１をＸ−Ｙ方
向に操作した場合に、このキートップ１を支持するスラ
イド部材５がガイド機構Ｔによってケース２に対する姿
勢を変化させることなく平行移動する形態となるので、
ケース２に対するキートップ１の姿勢を変化させること
が無く、図１に示す如く、キートップ１に対して操作方
向を示す文字として「ＵＰ」、「ＤＷ」、「Ｒ」、
「Ｌ」等の文字を表記した場合でも、この文字の方向が
変化することなく操作方向に誤りのないものとなる。As described above, according to the present invention, the urging member 4 which can be handled as one part is made of a flexible material such as resin which is easily elastically deformed and is easy to manufacture. By molding the key top 1 as a human-operated piece in a non-operated state, the key top 1 can be held at the neutral position N by the urging force of the urging member 4 while not using a plurality of spring members. When the key top 1 is slid in the X-Y directions, the slit S formed in the biasing member 4 expands as necessary, so that the sense of operation is not deteriorated and the operation direction is changed electrically. It can be detected in. Further, when the key top 1 is operated in the X-Y directions, the slide member 5 supporting the key top 1 can be moved in parallel by the guide mechanism T without changing its posture with respect to the case 2.
Without changing the posture of the key top 1 with respect to the case 2, as shown in FIG. 1, characters "UP", "DW", "R" indicating the operation direction with respect to the key top 1,
Even when a character such as “L” is written, the direction of the character does not change and the operation direction is correct.
【００４０】特に、Ｘ方向とＹ方向とが合成された中間
方向にキートップ１を操作した場合には、突出部４Ｂに
よって操作が妨げられる方向であるに拘わらず、この操
作方向の下手側に位置する突出部４ＢのスリットＳが大
きく開放することにより軽い操作力で操作を行えるもの
となっており、このように中間方向に操作した場合でも
２つの側壁部に備えた電極７、７が同時に導通状態に達
して操作されたことを検出できるものとなる。そして、
本発明のスライド操作式スイッチでは部品数が極めて少
ないので、小型化した場合でも組立が容易で、故障も低
減できるものとなっている。Particularly, when the key top 1 is operated in an intermediate direction in which the X direction and the Y direction are combined, regardless of the direction in which the operation is obstructed by the protrusion 4B, the lower side of this operation direction is set. By opening the slit S of the protruding portion 4B located at a large position, the operation can be performed with a light operating force. Even when the operation is performed in the intermediate direction, the electrodes 7, 7 provided on the two side wall portions are simultaneously operated. It becomes possible to detect that the device has reached a conductive state and operated. And
Since the slide operation type switch of the present invention has an extremely small number of parts, it is easy to assemble even if it is downsized, and breakdowns can be reduced.
【００４１】そして、本発明のスライド操作型のスイッ
チでは、ケース本体２の内部に接点部Ｐを備えることに
より、キートップ１が中立位置Ｎにある状態で、このキ
ートップ１をケース本体２の側に押し込み操作した場合
には、付勢部材４の保持部４Ａに対してスライド部材５
と、スライダー１０とが下方に変位し、この変位により
スライダー１０の下面の突出部１０Ａが可動接点１６の
中央部に圧力を作用させ、この中央部を底壁部２Ｅの側
に弾性変形させて第１固定接点１６と接触して導通状態
に達し、この操作を電気的に検出できるものとなってい
る。In the slide operation type switch of the present invention, the contact portion P is provided inside the case main body 2 so that the key top 1 is in the neutral position N and the key top 1 is attached to the case main body 2. When the pushing operation is performed to the side, the slide member 5 is pressed against the holding portion 4A of the biasing member 4.
Then, the slider 10 is displaced downward, and by this displacement, the protrusion 10A on the lower surface of the slider 10 exerts a pressure on the central portion of the movable contact 16, and this central portion is elastically deformed toward the bottom wall portion 2E. The first fixed contact 16 comes into contact with the first fixed contact 16 to reach a conductive state, and this operation can be electrically detected.
【００４２】特に、この実施の形態では、キートップ１
が中立位置Ｎにある状況において該キートップ１を押し
込み操作した場合に、この操作を検出できるよう接点部
Ｐを構成したが、本発明の接点部Ｐはキートップ１が中
立位置Ｎ以外のＸ−Ｙ方向のどのような位置にある状態
においてもキートップ１の押し込み操作を検出するよう
構成することも可能である。Particularly, in this embodiment, the key top 1
When the key top 1 is pushed in in the situation where the key top 1 is in the neutral position N, the contact portion P is configured to detect this operation. It is also possible to detect the push-in operation of the key top 1 at any position in the -Y direction.
【００４３】〔別実施の形態〕本発明は上記実施の形態
以外に、以下のように構成して実施することも可能であ
る（この別実施の形態では前記実施の形態と同じ機能を
有するものには、実施の形態と共通の番号、符号を付し
ている）。[Other Embodiments] The present invention can be implemented by the following configurations in addition to the above-described embodiments (this another embodiment has the same function as that of the above-mentioned embodiment). Are given the same numbers and reference numerals as in the embodiment).
【００４４】図１３、図１４、図１５に示すように、蓋
体３に対してガイド孔３Ａを穿設し、このガイド孔３Ａ
に対して、Ｙ方向に案内されるよう開口１０Ｃの開口縁
が上面に突出形成されたスライダー１０を備え、このス
ライダー１０の下面側に突出形成された一対のガイド部
１０Ｔが係入するガイド溝５Ｔを有し、Ｘ方向に案内さ
れるよう構成したスライド部材５を備え、このスライド
部材５に形成した開口５Ａに対してキートップ１の軸体
１Ａを嵌合連結するよう構成して、ガイド機構Ｔを構成
する。そして、スライド部材５と底壁部２Ｅとの間に柔
軟で絶縁性となる性質で、スライド部材５を良好に滑動
させる樹脂シート１１を配置し、この樹脂シート１１の
下面を底壁部２Ｅに粘着固定している。As shown in FIGS. 13, 14 and 15, a guide hole 3A is formed in the lid body 3 and the guide hole 3A is formed.
On the other hand, the guide groove is provided with the slider 10 in which the opening edge of the opening 10C is projectingly formed on the upper surface so as to be guided in the Y direction, and the pair of guide portions 10T projectingly formed on the lower surface side of the slider 10 are engaged. The slide member 5 having 5T and configured to be guided in the X direction is provided, and the shaft body 1A of the key top 1 is configured to be fitted and connected to the opening 5A formed in the slide member 5, thereby providing a guide. The mechanism T is configured. Then, a resin sheet 11 that is flexible and has an insulating property and that slides the slide member 5 well is disposed between the slide member 5 and the bottom wall portion 2E, and the lower surface of the resin sheet 11 is placed on the bottom wall portion 2E. It is adhesively fixed.
【００４５】又、前記スライド部材５の開口５Ａは正方
形に成形され、キートップ１の軸体１Ａを嵌合連結した
状態で相対回転不能となる。この開口５Ａは有底であ
り、底面側には図１４において下側に向けて僅かに張り
出す突出部を形成してあり、キートップ１が下方（Ｚ方
向）に押し込み操作された場合には突出部が樹脂シート
１１を介在した状態で接点部Ｐに押圧力を作用させるよ
う構成してある。Further, the opening 5A of the slide member 5 is formed in a square shape, and the shaft body 1A of the key top 1 is relatively unrotatable in a fitted state. This opening 5A has a bottom, and the bottom surface side is formed with a projecting portion that slightly projects downward in FIG. 14, and when the key top 1 is pushed downward (Z direction), it is operated. The contact portion P is configured to exert a pressing force with the resin sheet 11 interposed between the protruding portions.
【００４６】この別実施の形態では、ガイド機構Ｔの構
成、及び、接点部Ｐの上部位置に樹脂シート１１を配置
した構成が前記実施の形態と異なるだけで、他の部位の
構成は実施の形態と共通する構成が採用されている。In this another embodiment, the structure of the guide mechanism T and the structure in which the resin sheet 11 is arranged at the upper position of the contact point P are different from those of the above-described embodiment, but the structures of other parts are the same. The configuration common to the form is adopted.
【００４７】従って、ケースＣの主要部としてのケース
本体２は、正方形となるよう４辺の側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、
２Ｃ、２Ｄと底壁部２ＥとをＡＢＳ樹脂やＰＰＳ樹脂等
の樹脂材を用いて上方に開放した形状に構成してあり、
４つの角部の近傍部位に中央部より浅くなる支持部２Ｆ
を形成し、又、正方形を成す４辺の側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、
２Ｃ、２Ｄの内面に対して銅合金等の良導体で成る一対
の電極７、７を備え、これらの電極７、７と一体形成さ
れた導通端子８、８をケース本体２の外面に突設してあ
る。Therefore, the case body 2 as the main part of the case C has four side wall portions 2A, 2B,
2C and 2D and the bottom wall portion 2E are formed in a shape that is opened upward using a resin material such as ABS resin or PPS resin,
Support part 2F that is shallower than the central part in the vicinity of the four corners
And side walls 2A, 2B of four sides forming a square,
A pair of electrodes 7, 7 made of a good conductor such as a copper alloy is provided on the inner surfaces of 2C, 2D, and conductive terminals 8, 8 integrally formed with these electrodes 7, 7 are provided on the outer surface of the case main body 2 so as to project. There is.
【００４８】又、底壁部２Ｅの中央位置に円形の窪み部
２Ｈを形成し、この窪み部２Ｈの内部中央位置に第１固
定接点１７を形成し、この第１固定接点１７を中心とす
る位置にリング状の第２固定接点１８を銅合金などの良
導体で形成しており、この第２固定接点１８と導通する
第２端子１９と、第１固定接点１７と導通する第１端子
２０とをケース本体２の外面に突設してある。更に、前
記可動接点１６を銅合金等の良導体で成る金属製の円板
をドーム状に成形し、この可動接点１６の突出側をケー
ス本体２の開口側（図１４において上側）に向けた姿勢
で窪み部２Ｈに嵌め込む状態で配置することにより、そ
の外周部を第２固定接点１８に接触させて導通状態に
し、かつ、中央部を第１固定接点１７と離間させてあ
る。この可動接点１６と第１固定接点１７と、第２固定
接点１８とで接点部Ｐが構成されている。A circular recess 2H is formed in the center of the bottom wall 2E, and a first fixed contact 17 is formed in the center of the recess 2H. The first fixed contact 17 is used as the center. A ring-shaped second fixed contact 18 is formed at a position with a good conductor such as a copper alloy, and a second terminal 19 that conducts with the second fixed contact 18 and a first terminal 20 that conducts with the first fixed contact 17. On the outer surface of the case body 2. Further, the movable contact 16 is formed by forming a metal disk made of a good conductor such as a copper alloy into a dome shape, and the protruding side of the movable contact 16 is directed toward the opening side (upper side in FIG. 14) of the case body 2. By arranging the recessed portion 2H in a state of being fitted in the recessed portion 2H, the outer peripheral portion of the recessed portion 2H is brought into contact with the second fixed contact 18 to be in a conductive state, and the central portion is separated from the first fixed contact 17. The movable contact 16, the first fixed contact 17, and the second fixed contact 18 form a contact portion P.
【００４９】４辺の側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、２Ｃ、２Ｄの外
面に複数の係合突起２Ｇを突出形成してあり、蓋体３は
ケース本体２の開口を覆う大きさの正方形で中央部に前
記ガイド孔３Ａを有した形状となるようアルミニウムや
鉄等の金属材やＰＥＴ等の樹脂材で成る薄板で構成さ
れ、この蓋体３の端部に設けた突片状部位には前記ケー
ス本体２の係合突起２Ｇと係合自在な開口状の係合部３
Ｂが形成されている。A plurality of engaging protrusions 2G are formed on the outer surfaces of the four side walls 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D, and the lid 3 is a square having a size that covers the opening of the case body 2 and is formed in the central portion. The case main body is formed of a thin plate made of a metal material such as aluminum or iron or a resin material such as PET so as to have a shape having the guide hole 3A. An opening-shaped engaging portion 3 that can be engaged with the engaging protrusion 2G of FIG.
B is formed.
【００５０】前記付勢部材４はシリコンゴムやエチレン
プロピレンゴム（ＥＰＤＭ）やニトリルゴム（ＮＢＲ）
のように柔軟に弾性変形し、電気的に絶縁性を有するエ
ラストマー材（可撓性素材の一例）を用いてあり、この
付勢部材４は、ケース本体２より小さい正方形の環状と
なる保持部４Ａと、この保持部４Ａの角部から外側に張
り出す方向に突出する４つの突出部４Ｂとを一体化し、
かつ、ケース本体２に収納可能な厚みに成形されてい
る。そして、この突出部４Ｂに対して、保持部４Ａの開
口４Ｃと連なるスリットＳを形成し、保持部４Ａの４辺
のうちケース本体２の側壁部２Ａ、２Ｂ、２Ｃ、２Ｄに
対向する対向面に対して、樹脂等のベースに炭素等を含
有させた導電性の導電体９が一体形成されている。The biasing member 4 is made of silicone rubber, ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) or nitrile rubber (NBR).
As described above, an elastomer material (an example of a flexible material) that is elastically deformed flexibly and has electrical insulation is used, and the biasing member 4 has a square annular holding portion smaller than the case body 2. 4A and four projecting portions 4B projecting outward from the corners of the holding portion 4A are integrated,
In addition, the case body 2 is formed to have a thickness that can be stored. Then, a slit S that is continuous with the opening 4C of the holding portion 4A is formed in the protruding portion 4B, and an opposing surface facing the side wall portions 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D of the case body 2 among the four sides of the holding portion 4A. On the other hand, a conductive conductor 9 containing carbon or the like is integrally formed on the base of resin or the like.
【００５１】このように構成することにより、キートッ
プ１をＹ方向に操作した場合には、蓋体３のガイド孔３
Ａに案内される状態でスライダー１０とスライド部材５
とが一体的に平行移動するものとなり、キートップ１を
Ｘ方向に操作した場合には、スライダー１０のガイド部
１０Ｔに案内される状態でスライド部材５が平行移動す
るものとなり、キートップ１をＸ−Ｙ方向（合成された
方向）に操作した場合には前記実施の形態と同様に夫々
を合成する方向にスライド部材５が平行移動するものと
なる。つまり、キートップ１をＸ−Ｙの何れの方向に操
作した場合でも、Ｘ−Ｙを合成する方向に操作した場合
でも、ガイド機構Ｔによってキートップ１を回転させる
こと無く、スライド部材５が平行移動する形態で何れの
方向にも滑らかに移動するものとなり、この操作を電気
的に検出できものとなる。そして、中立位置Ｎでキート
ップ１を押し込み操作した場合には、スライド部材５が
キートップ１と一体的に下方に移動し、このスライド部
材５の下面に突出形成した突出部からの圧力で樹脂シー
ト１１を変形させながら可動接点１６の中央位置を下方
に向けて弾性変形させ、第１固定接点１７と第２固定接
点１８とが導通状態に達することから、この操作を電気
的に検出できるものとなっている。With this configuration, when the key top 1 is operated in the Y direction, the guide hole 3 of the lid 3 is formed.
Slider 10 and slide member 5 while being guided by A
When the key top 1 is operated in the X direction, the slide member 5 moves in parallel while being guided by the guide portion 10T of the slider 10. When the slide member 5 is operated in the X-Y directions (combined direction), the slide member 5 moves in parallel in the direction in which each of them is combined, as in the above-described embodiment. That is, even if the key top 1 is operated in any of the X-Y directions or in the direction in which the X-Y are combined, the guide member T does not rotate the key top 1 and the slide member 5 is parallel. In the moving form, it moves smoothly in any direction, and this operation can be electrically detected. When the key top 1 is pushed in at the neutral position N, the slide member 5 moves downward integrally with the key top 1, and the resin is applied by the pressure from the protrusion formed on the lower surface of the slide member 5. While the seat 11 is deformed, the central position of the movable contact 16 is elastically deformed downward, and the first fixed contact 17 and the second fixed contact 18 reach a conductive state, so that this operation can be electrically detected. Has become.
【００５２】又、別実施の形態の異なる構成として、前
記可動接点１６を、円形のものに代えて矩形のものや、
線状のものを使用して構成することも可能である。この
ように構成することによって接点部Ｐの簡素化が可能と
なる。Further, as a different structure from that of another embodiment, the movable contact 16 has a rectangular shape instead of a circular shape,
It is also possible to use a linear one. With this structure, the contact point P can be simplified.
【００５３】又、別実施の形態の異なる構成として、前
記接点部Ｐを、キートップ１の押し操作時に、導通状態
から導通が遮断される状態に達する構造の接点を備えて
構成することも可能である。このように構成することで
論理回路に使用する場合にインバータを用いずに済む場
合もある。Further, as a different configuration from another embodiment, the contact portion P may be provided with a contact having a structure in which when the key top 1 is pressed, the conduction state is cut off. Is. With such a configuration, it may be possible to dispense with an inverter when used in a logic circuit.
【図１】スライド操作式スイッチの全体斜視図FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a slide operation type switch.
【図２】スライド操作式スイッチの分解斜視図FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a slide operation type switch.
【図３】スライド操作式スイッチの縦断側面図FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional side view of a slide operation type switch.
【図４】スライド操作式スイッチの横断平面図FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional plan view of a slide operation type switch.
【図５】スライド部材を操作した状態のスライド操作式
スイッチの横断平面図FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional plan view of a slide operation type switch with a slide member operated.
【図６】スライド部材を操作した状態のスライド操作式
スイッチの横断平面図FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional plan view of a slide operation type switch in a state where a slide member is operated.
【図７】ケースの底部を示す横断平面図FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional plan view showing the bottom of the case.
【図８】付勢部材の製造形態を説明する斜視図FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a manufacturing mode of a biasing member.
【図９】付勢部材の断面図FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a biasing member.
【図１０】付勢部材の異なる実施の形態を示す断面図FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the biasing member.
【図１１】付勢部材の異なる製造形態を説明する斜視図FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a different manufacturing mode of the biasing member.
【図１２】付勢部材の異なる実施の形態の断面図FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the biasing member.
【図１３】別実施の形態におけるスライド操作式スイッ
チの分解斜視図FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a slide operation switch according to another embodiment.
【図１４】別実施の形態におけるスライド操作式スイッ
チの縦断側面図FIG. 14 is a vertical sectional side view of a slide operation switch according to another embodiment.
【図１５】別実施の形態におけるスライド操作式スイッ
チのケースの平面図FIG. 15 is a plan view of a case of a slide operation type switch according to another embodiment.
１ ***作部材 ３ 蓋体 ３Ａ ガイド孔 ４ 付勢部材 ４Ａ 保持部 ４Ｂ 突出部 ５ スライド部材 ７ 電極 ８ 導電体 １５ ガイド板 １５Ａ ガイド孔 １６ 可動接点 １７、１８ 固定接点 Ｃ ケース Ｎ 中立位置 Ｐ 接点部 Ｔ ガイド機構 1 Operated member 3 lid 3A guide hole 4 biasing members 4A holding part 4B protrusion 5 Slide member 7 electrodes 8 conductors 15 Guide plate 15A guide hole 16 movable contacts 17, 18 fixed contact C case N neutral position P contact part T guide mechanism
Claims (6)
られたスライド部材と、このスライド部材を中立位置に
付勢する付勢部材と、この付勢部材の付勢力に抗してス
ライド部材を操作した際に電気的な導通状態に達する導
通部とを備えているスライド操作式スイッチであって、 前記付勢部材が、スライド部材を嵌め込む保持部と、こ
の保持部からスライド部材のスライド作動方向と平行す
る平面に沿ってケース内面側に突出形成された突出部と
を有した可撓性素材で構成され、 前記導通部が、ケース内面に形成された電極と、この電
極に対向する位置において前記付勢部材に備えた導電体
とで構成され、 前記スライド部材、あるいは、前記スライド部材を操作
する***作部材が、前記スライド作動方向と直交する方
向へ押し操作された際に、この押し操作力に基づいて電
気的な導通状態に達する、あるいは、電気的な導通が遮
断される状態に達する接点部を備えているスライド操作
式スイッチ。1. A slide member that is slidably accommodated in a case, a biasing member that biases the slide member to a neutral position, and a slide member that operates against the biasing force of the biasing member. A slide operation type switch having a conducting part that reaches an electrically conducting state when the sliding member is operated, wherein the biasing member has a holding part into which the sliding member is fitted, and a sliding operation direction of the sliding member from the holding part. A flexible material having a projecting portion projectingly formed on the inner surface side of the case along a plane parallel to the conductive portion, and the conducting portion at an electrode formed on the inner surface of the case and at a position facing the electrode. When the slide member or the operated member for operating the slide member is pushed in a direction orthogonal to the slide operation direction, the slide member or a conductor provided in the biasing member is used. , A slide operation type switch provided with a contact portion that reaches an electrical conduction state or a state where the electrical conduction is cut off based on the pushing operation force.
イド作動方向と直交する側に位置するケース壁面に形成
された固定接点と、前記押し操作時に固定接点と接触し
て導通状態に達する可動接点とで構成されると共に、こ
の可動接点が非操作状態では固定接点と離間状態を維持
し、押し操作力が作用した際に弾性変形して固定接点と
接触して導通状態に達する弾性体で構成されている請求
項１記載のスライド操作式スイッチ。2. The movable contact, wherein the contact portion is formed on a wall surface of the case located on a side orthogonal to the slide operation direction of the slide member, and the movable contact is brought into contact with the fixed contact during the pushing operation to reach a conductive state. In addition, the movable contact is maintained in a separated state from the fixed contact in a non-operating state, and is elastically deformed when a pressing operation force is applied to contact the fixed contact to reach a conductive state. The slide operation type switch according to claim 1, which is provided.
反固定接点側に突出させたドーム状に成形されると共
に、前記押し操作力が作用した際には可動接点の中央部
が固定接点側に弾性変位して固定接点と接触するよう構
成されている請求項２記載のスライド操作式スイッチ。3. The movable contact is formed into a dome shape in which a central portion of a disk-shaped member is projected to the side opposite to the fixed contact, and the central portion of the movable contact is formed when the pushing operation force is applied. The slide operation type switch according to claim 2, wherein the slide operation type switch is configured to be elastically displaced toward the fixed contact side to come into contact with the fixed contact.
スライド作動方向と直交する側のケース外に配置される
と共に、前記スライド部材が前記付勢部材に対し前記ス
ライド作動方向と直交する方向に移動自在に支持され、
前記***作部材をケース側に押し込む操作を行った際に
は、***作部材とスライド部材とが一体的に移動して前
記接点部を操作するよう構成されている請求項１記載の
スライド操作式スイッチ。4. The operated member is disposed outside the case on the side orthogonal to the slide operation direction of the slide member, and the slide member is arranged in a direction orthogonal to the slide operation direction with respect to the biasing member. Movably supported,
The slide operation type according to claim 1, wherein the operation member and the slide member are integrally moved to operate the contact portion when an operation of pushing the operation member into the case side is performed. switch.
平面と直交する方向視で正方形となる４辺の内壁面を備
えて構成されると共に、前記付勢部材の保持部がケース
の４辺の内壁面と平行姿勢で、この４辺の内壁面から離
間する４辺の対向面を備えて環状に構成され、かつ、前
記突出部が保持部からケース内部の角部に突出する方向
に形成され、 前記スライド部材を平行移動させるガイド機構が前記４
辺の内壁面と直交する姿勢のガイド材に穿設されたガイ
ド孔を備えて構成され、このガイド材が前記底壁面の方
向に向けて変位自在、若しくは、底壁面の方向に向けて
変形自在に構成されている請求項１〜４のいずれか１項
に記載のスライド操作式スイッチ。5. The case is configured to have four side inner wall surfaces which are square when viewed in a direction orthogonal to an operation plane of the slide member, and the holding portion of the biasing member is formed on four sides of the case. It is parallel to the inner wall surface and is formed in an annular shape with four facing surfaces that are separated from the inner wall surface of the four sides, and the projecting portion is formed in a direction projecting from the holding portion to a corner portion inside the case. The guide mechanism for moving the slide member in parallel is
It is configured by including a guide hole formed in a guide member in a posture orthogonal to the inner wall surface of the side, and the guide member is displaceable in the direction of the bottom wall surface or deformable in the direction of the bottom wall surface. The slide operation type switch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is configured as described above.
平面と直交する方向視で正方形となる４辺の内壁面を備
えて構成されると共に、前記付勢部材の保持部がケース
の４辺の内壁面と平行姿勢で、この４辺の内壁面から離
間する４辺の対向面を備えて環状に構成され、かつ、前
記突出部が保持部からケース内部の角部に突出する方向
に形成され、 前記スライド部材を平行移動させるガイド機構が、前記
ケースの開口を覆う位置に配置された蓋体に形成された
ガイド孔を備えて構成され、このガイド孔を介してケー
ス外からの操作力をスライド部材に伝える操作系を備え
ている請求項１〜４のいずれか１項に記載のスライド操
作式スイッチ。6. The case is configured to have four side inner wall surfaces which are square when viewed in a direction orthogonal to an operation plane of the slide member, and the holding portion of the biasing member is formed on four sides of the case. It is parallel to the inner wall surface and is formed in an annular shape with four facing surfaces that are separated from the inner wall surface of the four sides, and the projecting portion is formed in a direction projecting from the holding portion to a corner portion inside the case. A guide mechanism for moving the slide member in parallel is provided with a guide hole formed in a lid body arranged at a position covering the opening of the case, and an operation force from the outside of the case is applied through the guide hole. The slide operation type switch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an operation system for transmitting the operation to the slide member.
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