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JP2005276650A
JP2005276650A JP2004088862A JP2004088862A JP2005276650A JP 2005276650 A JP2005276650 A JP 2005276650A JP 2004088862 A JP2004088862 A JP 2004088862A JP 2004088862 A JP2004088862 A JP 2004088862A JP 2005276650 A JP2005276650 A JP 2005276650A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a switch device of which constitution is simple, and in which there is no abnormal sound, and noise reduction can be realized as for the switching device which is mounted on a front panel and a steering of a car, and which is used for operation of sound and air conditioning equipment or the like. <P>SOLUTION: Because the switching device is constituted so that shaft parts 11B, 11C installed in the vicinity of both ends of an operation object 11 are engaged with bearing parts 12c, 12D of a case 12 as a retainer, and centering on the shaft 11B or 11C, the other shaft part 11C or 11B is rotated downward, and swinging movement of the operation object 11 is carried out, pressing parts 11D, 11E are always made to be in a contacted state with an pressing piece 15 on a push-button 14A, generation of abnormal sounds caused by the pressing parts 11D, 11E and the pressing piece 15 does not occur, and the device with which the noise reduction is possible can be obtained. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は、主に自動車のフロントパネルやステアリングに装着され、音響や空調機器等の操作に用いられるスイッチ装置に関するものである。   The present invention relates to a switch device that is mounted mainly on a front panel or a steering of an automobile and used for operations of sound, air conditioning equipment, and the like.

近年、車室内のフロントパネルやステアリングにシーソー操作のスイッチを配置し、オーディオやエアコン等の各種電子機器の操作を行うものが増えている。   In recent years, there is an increasing number of switches that operate a seesaw operation on a front panel or a steering wheel in a vehicle interior to operate various electronic devices such as audio and air conditioners.

このような従来のスイッチ装置について、図６及び図７を用いて説明する。   Such a conventional switch device will be described with reference to FIGS.

図６は従来のスイッチ装置の断面図であり、同図において、１は絶縁性樹脂製の操作体、２は同じく絶縁性樹脂製のケースで、操作体１の下面中央から前後方向へ突出した軸部１Ａが、ケース２上側中央に設けられた凹状の軸受け部２Ａに軸支されて、操作体１がケース２に揺動可能に保持されている。   FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional switch device. In FIG. 6, 1 is an operation body made of an insulating resin, 2 is a case made of an insulating resin, and projects from the center of the lower surface of the operation body 1 in the front-rear direction. The shaft portion 1A is pivotally supported by a concave bearing portion 2A provided in the upper center of the case 2 so that the operating body 1 is swingably held by the case 2.

そして、３は上下面に複数の導電パターン（図示せず）が形成された配線基板で、上面には上方に付勢された押釦４Ａを有する複数のプッシュスイッチ４が実装されている。   Reference numeral 3 denotes a wiring board having a plurality of conductive patterns (not shown) formed on the upper and lower surfaces, and a plurality of push switches 4 having push buttons 4A biased upward are mounted on the upper surface.

また、５はケース２の略筒状のガイド部２Ｂ内に上下動可能に挿通された略柱状の押圧子で、この押圧子５を介して操作体１下面の両端近傍から突出した押圧部１Ｂが、プッシュスイッチ４の押釦４Ａ上面に当接している。   Reference numeral 5 denotes a substantially columnar presser inserted into the substantially cylindrical guide 2B of the case 2 so as to be movable up and down. The presser 1B protrudes from both ends of the lower surface of the operating body 1 via the presser 5. Is in contact with the upper surface of the push button 4A of the push switch 4.

さらに、６は略箱状のカバーで、このカバー６がケース２や配線基板３などを覆うと共に、カバー６の上面開口部から操作体１上面の操作部１Ｃが突出してスイッチ装置が構成されている。   Further, reference numeral 6 denotes a substantially box-shaped cover. The cover 6 covers the case 2, the wiring board 3, and the like, and the operation unit 1 </ b> C on the upper surface of the operation body 1 protrudes from the upper surface opening of the cover 6 to constitute a switch device. Yes.

そして、このようなスイッチ装置は車室内のフロントパネルやステアリングに装着され、プッシュスイッチ４等が配線基板３を介して、オーディオやエアコン等の各種電子機器や、自動車の電子回路（図示せず）に電気的に接続される。   Such a switch device is mounted on a front panel or a steering in a vehicle interior, and a push switch 4 or the like is connected to various electronic devices such as an audio or an air conditioner or an automobile electronic circuit (not shown) via a wiring board 3. Is electrically connected.

以上の構成において、図７の断面図に示すように、例えば操作体１上面の操作部１Ｃの左方を下方へ押圧操作すると、操作体１が軸部１Ａを中心として反時計方向に揺動し、左方の押圧部１Ｂが押圧子５を介して左方のプッシュスイッチ４の押釦４Ａをその付勢力に逆らって押圧する。   In the above configuration, as shown in the sectional view of FIG. 7, for example, when the left side of the operation portion 1C on the upper surface of the operation body 1 is pressed downward, the operation body 1 swings counterclockwise about the shaft portion 1A. Then, the left pressing portion 1B presses the push button 4A of the left push switch 4 against the urging force via the pressing element 5.

そして、押圧されたプッシュスイッチ４の電気的接離が行われて、例えば、オーディオの音量やエアコンの温度等が切換えられる。   Then, the pushed push switch 4 is electrically connected and separated, and for example, the volume of the audio, the temperature of the air conditioner, and the like are switched.

なお、この時、右方の押圧部１Ｂは反時計方向の上方に回動して、押圧部１Ｂ下端と押圧子５上面との間に隙間が生じた状態となる。   At this time, the right pressing portion 1B rotates counterclockwise, and a gap is generated between the lower end of the pressing portion 1B and the upper surface of the pressing element 5.

次に、操作部１Ａ左方への押圧操作をやめると、プッシュスイッチ４の上方への付勢力により押圧子５を介して押圧部１Ｂが上方へ復帰し、図６に示す元の状態に復帰するようにして、スイッチ装置が構成されているものであった。   Next, when the pressing operation to the left of the operation unit 1A is stopped, the pressing unit 1B returns upward via the pressing element 5 by the upward biasing force of the push switch 4, and returns to the original state shown in FIG. Thus, the switch device is configured.

なお、この出願の発明に関連する先行技術文献情報としては、例えば、特許文献１が知られている。
特開２００２−２３１１０３号公報 As prior art document information related to the invention of this application, for example, Patent Document 1 is known.
JP 2002-231103 A

しかしながら、上記従来のスイッチ装置においては、操作部１Ｃ左右の一方を押圧操作し、他方の押圧部１Ｂ下端と押圧子５上面との間に隙間が生じた状態で、押圧操作を止めて手を離した場合、一方のプッシュスイッチ４の上方への付勢力による操作体１の揺動復帰に伴い、他方の押圧部１Ｂが下降して押圧子５に衝突し、異音が発生するという課題があった。   However, in the above-described conventional switch device, one of the left and right of the operation unit 1C is pressed, and the pressing operation is stopped and a hand is placed in a state where a gap is formed between the lower end of the other pressing unit 1B and the upper surface of the pressing element 5. In the case of release, with the return of the swing of the operating body 1 due to the upward biasing force of one push switch 4, the other pressing portion 1B descends and collides with the pressing element 5 to generate abnormal noise. there were.

本発明は、このような従来の課題を解決するものであり、簡易な構成で操作時の異音を防ぎ、小音化が可能なスイッチ装置を提供することを目的とする。   The present invention solves such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a switch device capable of preventing noise during operation with a simple configuration and reducing the sound.

上記目的を達成するために、本発明は以下の構成を有するものである。   In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following configuration.

本発明の請求項１に記載の発明は、操作体の両端近傍の前後に各々軸部を設けると共に、保持体に軸部が係合する軸受け部を設けて、操作体のいずれか一方の軸部を中心に、他方の軸部が下方へ回動することによって揺動操作が行われるようにしてスイッチ装置を構成したものであり、操作体が揺動操作時に、一方の軸部を中心に他方の軸部が下方へ回動することによって、押圧部と押釦上の押圧子は常に当接状態で隙間がないため、押圧部と押圧子との衝突による異音の発生がなく、小音化が可能なスイッチ装置を得ることができるという作用を有する。   According to the first aspect of the present invention, a shaft portion is provided before and after both ends of the operating body, and a bearing portion that engages the shaft portion is provided on the holding body. The switch device is configured so that the swing operation is performed by rotating the other shaft portion downward with the other shaft portion as the center, and when the operating body swings, the one shaft portion is the center. Since the other shaft portion rotates downward, the pressing portion and the pressing member on the push button are always in contact with each other and there is no gap, so that no noise is generated due to the collision between the pressing portion and the pressing member. It is possible to obtain a switch device that can be realized.

請求項２に記載の発明は、請求項１記載の発明において、軸受け部を操作体の回動方向に向けて傾斜させると共に、略円弧状の溝としたものであり、揺動操作時に軸部が回動方向に略円弧状の溝に沿って回動するため、ガタ付きが少なく、操作感触を良好なものとすることができるという作用を有する。   The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the bearing portion is inclined toward the rotational direction of the operating body and is formed into a substantially arc-shaped groove. Is rotated along a substantially arc-shaped groove in the rotation direction, so that there is little backlash and the operation feeling can be improved.

請求項３に記載の発明は、請求項１記載のスイッチ装置において、操作体の周囲を覆うカバーを設けると共に、上記操作体の略中間上面を覆う桟部を上記カバーに設けたものであり、操作体の略中央を誤まって押圧操作し、左右のプッシュスイッチが同時に押圧されるといった、誤動作を生じ難くすることができるという作用を有する。   The invention according to claim 3 is the switch device according to claim 1, wherein a cover that covers the periphery of the operating body is provided, and a crosspiece that covers a substantially middle upper surface of the operating body is provided in the cover. It has an effect that it is possible to make it difficult to cause a malfunction such as pressing the wrong center of the operating body by mistake and pressing the left and right push switches simultaneously.

以上のように本発明によれば、簡易な構成で、操作時の異音の発生がなく、高品位なスイッチ装置を得ることができるという作用を有する。   As described above, according to the present invention, there is an effect that a high-quality switch device can be obtained with a simple configuration, without generating abnormal noise during operation.

以下、本発明の実施の形態について、図１〜図５を用いて説明する。   Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

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図１は、本発明の一実施の形態によるスイッチ装置の断面図、図２は同分解斜視図であり、同図において、１１はポリカーボネイトやＡＢＳなどの絶縁性樹脂製で略箱状の操作体で、下端両端には、前後方向に突出した略円柱状の軸部１１Ｂと１１Ｃが設けられると共に、上面の操作部１１Ａの両端近傍下面には、先端が略球状の押圧部１１Ｄ，１１Ｅが下方へ突出して形成されている。 (Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a switch device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof, and 11 is a substantially box-shaped operating body made of an insulating resin such as polycarbonate or ABS. Thus, substantially cylindrical shaft portions 11B and 11C projecting in the front-rear direction are provided at both ends of the lower end, and pressing portions 11D and 11E having substantially spherical tips are provided on the lower surface near both ends of the upper operation portion 11A. It is formed to protrude.

そして、１２はポリオキシメチレンやＡＢＳなどの絶縁性樹脂製で保持体としてのケースで、両端近傍に各々対向して形成された保持壁１２Ａ，１２Ｂに凹状の軸受け部１２Ｃ，１２Ｄが設けられ、これらの軸受け部１２Ｃ，１２Ｄに操作体１１の軸部１１Ｂ，１１Ｃが係合している。   And 12 is a case made of an insulating resin such as polyoxymethylene or ABS, and is provided with concave bearing portions 12C and 12D on holding walls 12A and 12B formed facing each other in the vicinity of both ends, The shaft portions 11B and 11C of the operating body 11 are engaged with these bearing portions 12C and 12D.

なお、軸受け部１２Ｃ，１２Ｄは、一方の軸部１１Ｂまたは１１Ｃを中心として他方の軸部１１Ｃまたは１１Ｂが回動可能なように、軸部１１Ｂ，１１Ｃ間を半径とした略円弧状で、軸部１１Ｂ，１１Ｃの直径よりやや大きい幅の溝で形成されている。   The bearing portions 12C and 12D have a substantially arc shape with a radius between the shaft portions 11B and 11C so that the other shaft portion 11C or 11B can rotate around the one shaft portion 11B or 11C. It is formed by a groove having a width slightly larger than the diameter of the portions 11B and 11C.

また、ケース１２の上面には操作体１１下面の押圧部１１Ｄ，１１Ｅに対応して略筒状のガイド部１２Ｅ，１２Ｆが設けられている。   Further, substantially cylindrical guide portions 12E and 12F are provided on the upper surface of the case 12 corresponding to the pressing portions 11D and 11E on the lower surface of the operating body 11.

さらに、１３は上下面に複数の導電パターン（図示せず）が形成された配線基板で、上面には上方に付勢された押釦１４Ａを有するプッシュスイッチ１４Ｂ，１４Ｃが実装されている。   Further, reference numeral 13 denotes a wiring board having a plurality of conductive patterns (not shown) formed on the upper and lower surfaces, and push switches 14B and 14C having push buttons 14A biased upward are mounted on the upper surface.

そして、１５はケース１２のガイド部１２Ｅ，１２Ｆ内に上下動可能に保持されたアルミニウムなどの金属製の押圧子で、操作体１１下面の押圧部１１Ｄ，１１Ｅが押圧子１５を介して、プッシュスイッチ１４Ｂ，１４Ｃの各押釦１４Ａ上面に当接している。   Reference numeral 15 denotes a metal pressing member such as aluminum which is held in the guide portions 12E and 12F of the case 12 so as to be movable up and down. The pressing portions 11D and 11E on the lower surface of the operating body 11 are pushed via the pressing member 15. The switches 14B and 14C are in contact with the upper surface of each push button 14A.

また、１６は略箱状のカバーであり、このカバー１６がケース１２や配線基板１３などを覆うと共に、カバー１６の上面開口部から操作体１１上面の操作部１１Ａが突出してスイッチ装置が構成されている。   Reference numeral 16 denotes a substantially box-shaped cover. The cover 16 covers the case 12, the wiring board 13, and the like, and the operation unit 11A on the upper surface of the operation body 11 protrudes from the upper surface opening of the cover 16 to constitute a switch device. ing.

そして、このようなスイッチ装置は車室内のフロントパネルやステアリングに装着され、プッシュスイッチ１４Ｂ，１４Ｃが配線基板１３を介して、オーディオやエアコン等の各種電子機器や、自動車の電子回路（図示せず）に電気的に接続される。   Such a switch device is mounted on a front panel or a steering in the vehicle interior, and push switches 14B and 14C are connected via the wiring board 13 to various electronic devices such as audio and air conditioners, and electronic circuits of automobiles (not shown). ) Is electrically connected.

以上の構成において、図３の断面図に示すように、操作体１１の操作部１１Ａ左側を下方へ押圧操作すると、操作体１１が軸受け部１２Ｄに係合した軸部１１Ｃを中心として、軸部１１Ｂが軸受け部１２Ｃ内をその略円弧状の溝に沿って回動し、操作体１１が反時計回りに揺動する。   In the above configuration, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 3, when the left side of the operation portion 11A of the operation body 11 is pressed downward, the shaft portion is centered on the shaft portion 11C engaged with the bearing portion 12D. 11B rotates in the bearing portion 12C along the substantially arc-shaped groove, and the operating body 11 swings counterclockwise.

そして、操作体１１下面の押圧部１１Ｄが押圧子１５を介してプッシュスイッチ１４Ｂの押釦１４Ａを付勢力に逆らって押圧して、プッシュスイッチ１４Ｂが電気的に動作し、例えば、オーディオの音量やエアコンの温度等の切換えが行われる。   Then, the pressing portion 11D on the lower surface of the operating body 11 presses the push button 14A of the push switch 14B against the urging force via the pressing element 15, and the push switch 14B is electrically operated. The temperature is switched.

なお、この時、軸部１１Ｃが回転中心となり、左側の軸部１１Ｂが反時計回りへ回動すると共に、操作部１１Ａ右側の押圧部１１Ｅは、プッシュスイッチ１４Ｃの押釦１４Ａ上の押圧子１５に当接し続けて、押圧部１１Ｅと押圧子１５との間に隙間は生じない。   At this time, the shaft portion 11C is the center of rotation, the left shaft portion 11B is rotated counterclockwise, and the pressing portion 11E on the right side of the operating portion 11A is connected to the pressing element 15 on the push button 14A of the push switch 14C. The contact continues and no gap is generated between the pressing portion 11E and the pressing element 15.

次に、操作部１１Ａの左側への押圧操作を止めると、押圧されていたプッシュスイッチ１４Ｂの押釦１４Ａの上方への付勢力によって押圧子１５を介して操作体１１が上方へ付勢されて図１に示す元の状態に復帰する。   Next, when the pressing operation to the left side of the operating portion 11A is stopped, the operating body 11 is biased upward via the pressing element 15 by the upward biasing force of the push button 14A of the pushed push switch 14B. The original state shown in 1 is restored.

そして、この時、右側の押圧部１１Ｅは押圧子１５に当接した状態のままであるため、操作体１１の揺動復帰による押圧部１１Ｅと押圧子１５との衝突による異音の発生がなく、小音化が可能なように形成されている。   At this time, since the right pressing portion 11E remains in contact with the pressing member 15, no abnormal noise is generated due to the collision between the pressing portion 11E and the pressing member 15 due to the swinging return of the operating body 11. It is formed so that the sound can be reduced.

さらに、操作部１１Ａの右側を押圧操作すると、同様に操作体１１は軸部１１Ｂを回転中心に、軸部１１Ｃが軸受け部１２Ｄ内を下方へ回動し、操作体１１が時計回りに揺動する。   Further, when the right side of the operation portion 11A is pressed, similarly, the operation body 11 rotates about the shaft portion 11B, the shaft portion 11C rotates downward within the bearing portion 12D, and the operation body 11 swings clockwise. To do.

そして、操作体１１の右側の押圧部１１Ｅが押圧子１５を介してプッシュスイッチ１４Ｃを押圧して電気的動作が行われるが、この場合にも、左側の押圧部１１Ｄと押圧子１５との間に隙間はなく、当接した状態のままとなるように構成されている。   The right pressing portion 11E of the operating body 11 presses the push switch 14C via the pressing member 15 to perform an electrical operation. In this case as well, the left pressing portion 11D is pressed between the pressing member 15 and the pressing member 15. There is no gap, and it is configured to remain in contact.

このように本実施の形態によれば、操作体１１の両端近傍に設けた軸部１１Ｂ，１１Ｃが、保持体としてのケース１２に設けられた軸受け部１２Ｃ，１２Ｄに係合すると共に、操作体１１の軸部１１Ｂまたは１１Ｃのいずれか一方を中心に、他方の軸部１１Ｃまたは１１Ｂが下方へ回動して揺動操作が行われるようにしてスイッチ装置を構成することによって、操作体１１の揺動操作時に、押圧部１１Ｄ，１１Ｅと各押釦１４Ａ上にある押圧子１５は常に当接状態となり、これらの間に隙間が生じないために、押圧部１１Ｄ，１１Ｅと押圧子１５との衝突による異音の発生がなく、小音化が可能なスイッチ装置を得ることができるものである。   As described above, according to the present embodiment, the shaft portions 11B and 11C provided in the vicinity of both ends of the operation body 11 are engaged with the bearing portions 12C and 12D provided in the case 12 as the holding body, and the operation body. By configuring the switch device such that the other shaft portion 11C or 11B rotates downward and swings around one of the 11 shaft portions 11B or 11C, the operating body 11 During the swinging operation, the pressing portions 11D and 11E and the pressing members 15 on the respective push buttons 14A are always in contact with each other, and no gap is generated between them, so that the pressing portions 11D and 11E and the pressing member 15 collide with each other. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a switch device that does not generate abnormal noise due to the above-described noise and that can reduce the sound.

そして、軸受け部１２Ｃ，１２Ｄを軸部１１Ｂ，１１Ｃの回動方向に向けて傾斜させると共に略円弧状の溝とすることによって、揺動操作時に、軸部１１Ｂまたは１１Ｃが回動方向に略円弧状の溝に沿って回動するため、ガタ付きが少なく、操作感触を良好なものとすることができる。   The bearing portions 12C and 12D are inclined toward the rotation direction of the shaft portions 11B and 11C and are formed into a substantially arc-shaped groove, so that the shaft portion 11B or 11C is substantially circular in the rotation direction during a swinging operation. Since it rotates along the arcuate groove, there is little backlash and the operation feeling can be made good.

なお、以上の説明では、軸受け部１２Ｃ，１２Ｄを保持体としてのケース１２に設けて、操作体１１の軸部１１Ｂ，１１Ｃを軸受け部１２Ｃ，１２Ｄに係合させた構成について説明したが、保持体としてのケース１２に代えて、図４の断面図に示すように、操作体２１の周囲を覆うカバー２６を保持体として、このカバー２６の下面に操作体２１両端から延出した軸部２１Ｂ，２１Ｃが係合する軸受け部２６Ｃ，２６Ｄを設けて、操作体２１の軸部２１Ｂまたは２１Ｃのいずれか一方を中心に、他方の軸部２１Ｃまたは２１Ｂが軸受け部２６Ｃまたは２６Ｄに沿って下方へ回動し、操作体２１の揺動操作が行われる構成としても、本発明の実施は可能である。   In the above description, the bearing portions 12C and 12D are provided in the case 12 as a holding body, and the shaft portions 11B and 11C of the operating body 11 are engaged with the bearing portions 12C and 12D. Instead of the case 12 as a body, as shown in the sectional view of FIG. 4, a cover 26 covering the periphery of the operation body 21 is used as a holding body, and a shaft portion 21 </ b> B extending from both ends of the operation body 21 to the lower surface of the cover 26. , 21C are engaged, and the shaft portion 21B or 21C of the operating body 21 is provided at the center, and the other shaft portion 21C or 21B is moved downward along the bearing portion 26C or 26D. The present invention can also be implemented by a configuration in which the operation body 21 is swung and the operation body 21 is swung.

また、図５の分解斜視図に示すように、操作体３１の周囲を覆うカバー３６の上面開口の略中央に、操作体３１中央の凹部３１Ａに配置された桟部３６Ａを設け、操作体３１の左右の操作部３１Ｂをカバー３６上方から突出させることによって、操作体３１の略中央を誤まって押圧操作し、左右のプッシュスイッチが同時に押圧されるといった、誤動作を生じ難くすることができる。   Further, as shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 5, a crosspiece 36 </ b> A disposed in the recess 31 </ b> A at the center of the operating body 31 is provided at the approximate center of the upper surface opening of the cover 36 that covers the periphery of the operating body 31. By causing the left and right operation portions 31B to protrude from above the cover 36, it is possible to make it difficult to cause a malfunction such that the approximate center of the operation body 31 is erroneously pressed and the left and right push switches are pressed simultaneously.

本発明によるスイッチ装置は、簡易な構成で、操作時の異音の発生がなく、小音化が可能なものを実現することができ、主に自動車のフロントパネルやステアリングに装着される音響や空調機器等の操作用スイッチとして有用である。   The switch device according to the present invention has a simple configuration, does not generate an abnormal noise during operation, and can realize a sound that can be reduced in volume. It is useful as an operation switch for air conditioners and the like.

本発明の一実施の形態によるスイッチ装置の断面図Sectional drawing of the switch apparatus by one embodiment of this invention 同分解斜視図Exploded perspective view 同動作時の断面図Cross section during the same operation 同他の実施の形態による断面図Sectional view according to another embodiment 同他の実施の形態による斜視図Perspective view according to another embodiment 従来のスイッチ装置の断面図Sectional view of a conventional switch device 同動作時の断面図Cross section during the same operation

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１１，２１，３１ 操作体
１１Ａ，２１Ａ 操作部
１１Ｂ，１１Ｃ，２１Ｂ，２１Ｃ 軸部
１１Ｄ，１１Ｅ 押圧部
１２ ケース
１２Ａ，１２Ｂ 保持壁
１２Ｃ，１２Ｄ，２６Ｃ，２６Ｄ 軸受け部
１２Ｅ，１２Ｆ ガイド部
１３ 配線基板
１４Ａ 押釦
１４Ｂ，１４Ｃ プッシュスイッチ
１５ 押圧子
１６，２６，３６ カバー
３１Ａ 凹部
３６Ａ 桟部 11, 21, 31 Operation body 11A, 21A Operation part 11B, 11C, 21B, 21C Shaft part 11D, 11E Press part 12 Case 12A, 12B Holding wall 12C, 12D, 26C, 26D Bearing part 12E, 12F Guide part 13 Wiring board 14A Push button 14B, 14C Push switch 15 Presser 16, 26, 36 Cover 31A Recess 36A Crosspiece

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両端近傍の下面に各々押圧部を設けた操作体と、この操作体を揺動可能に保持する保持体と、上記操作体の揺動操作に伴い、上記押圧部が上方に付勢された押釦を押圧して電気的接離を行うプッシュスイッチからなり、上記操作体の両端近傍の前後に各々軸部を設けると共に、上記保持体に上記軸部が係合する軸受け部を設けて、いずれか一方の上記軸部を中心に、他方の上記軸部が下方へ回動することによって上記操作体の揺動操作が行われるスイッチ装置。 An operating body provided with pressing portions on the lower surfaces near both ends, a holding body that holds the operating body in a swingable manner, and a push button in which the pressing portion is urged upward in accordance with the swinging operation of the operating body. A push switch that performs electrical contact / separation by pressing the shaft, and provided with a shaft portion in front of and behind the both ends of the operating body, and a bearing portion with which the shaft portion engages the holding body, A switch device in which the operating body is swung by rotating the other shaft portion downward about the one shaft portion. 軸受け部を操作体の回動方向に向けて傾斜させると共に略円弧状の溝とした請求項１記載のスイッチ装置。 The switch device according to claim 1, wherein the bearing portion is inclined toward the rotation direction of the operating body and is a substantially arc-shaped groove. 操作体の周囲を覆うカバーを設けると共に、上記操作体の略中間上面を覆う桟部を上記カバーに設けた請求項１記載のスイッチ装置。 The switch device according to claim 1, wherein a cover that covers the periphery of the operating body is provided, and a crosspiece that covers a substantially intermediate upper surface of the operating body is provided on the cover.
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