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JP4266876B2
JP4266876B2 JP2004125979A JP2004125979A JP4266876B2 JP 4266876 B2 JP4266876 B2 JP 4266876B2 JP 2004125979 A JP2004125979 A JP 2004125979A JP 2004125979 A JP2004125979 A JP 2004125979A JP 4266876 B2 JP4266876 B2 JP 4266876B2
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本発明は、電子機器等に設ける操作ボタンに関し、より詳細には、操作ボタンの***作面と、***作面に対する押圧操作により作動するスイッチが配される基板とが互いに直交するよう配置してある操作ボタンの組み立て時の誤動作を防止するための構造に関する。   The present invention relates to an operation button provided on an electronic device or the like, and more specifically, an operation surface of the operation button and a board on which a switch that is operated by a pressing operation on the operation surface is arranged to be orthogonal to each other. The present invention relates to a structure for preventing malfunction during assembly of a certain operation button.

電子機器等は、ユーザによる操作を容易にすべく、操作ボタンを前面パネルに集中させ、電子機器等の筐体を薄型に仕上げることが多い。この場合、多くの操作ボタンは、例えば特許文献１のように、前面パネルに設けてある操作部を押し込むことにより、押し込む方向と直交する方向に設けてあるスイッチを作動させる。   In order to facilitate operation by a user, electronic devices and the like often concentrate operation buttons on the front panel and finish the housing of the electronic device or the like thinly. In this case, many operation buttons actuate a switch provided in a direction orthogonal to the pushing direction by pushing in an operation unit provided on the front panel as in Patent Document 1, for example.

図５は、従来の操作ボタンの構成図であり、操作ボタンを取り付けてある操作パネルに垂直な方向の断面図である。操作ボタンは、操作部１が作動部２と連結しており、作動部２は、ヒンジ部３を介して操作パネル４の内面に接続されている。操作部１に対する押し込み操作の方向と、作動部２により作動するスイッチ５が配される基板６とは、略平行になるよう、すなわち操作部１が取り付けてある操作パネル４と基板６とが略直交するよう配置してある。   FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a conventional operation button and is a cross-sectional view in a direction perpendicular to an operation panel to which the operation button is attached. As for the operation button, the operation unit 1 is connected to the operation unit 2, and the operation unit 2 is connected to the inner surface of the operation panel 4 via the hinge unit 3. The direction of the pushing operation with respect to the operation unit 1 and the substrate 6 on which the switch 5 operated by the operation unit 2 is arranged are substantially parallel, that is, the operation panel 4 to which the operation unit 1 is attached and the substrate 6 are approximately. They are arranged so as to be orthogonal.

図５において、操作部１が押し込まれると、操作部１の***作面と略直交するよう配置してある作動部２が、ヒンジ部３の歪みにより下方に変位する。作動部２が下方に変位することにより、操作部１が取り付けてある操作パネル４と略直交する基板６上に設けてあるスイッチ５を、作動部２が押し下げてクリックする。
特開平１１−３１４３６号公報 In FIG. 5, when the operation unit 1 is pushed in, the operation unit 2 arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal to the operated surface of the operation unit 1 is displaced downward due to distortion of the hinge unit 3. When the operation unit 2 is displaced downward, the operation unit 2 pushes down and clicks the switch 5 provided on the substrate 6 substantially orthogonal to the operation panel 4 to which the operation unit 1 is attached.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-31436

しかし、上述した構成の操作ボタンを取り付ける製造工程において、下記のような問題点が生じる。すなわち、通常、基板を配したメインキャビネットに対して、操作ボタンを配した前面パネルを含む操作パネルを組み付ける場合、操作パネルに操作ボタン類を取り付け、メインキャビネットに基板を含めた配線を完了した後で組み付ける。したがって、操作パネルの組み付け部分とメインキャビネットとが略水平のまま、すなわち前面パネルとメインキャビネットとが略垂直な状態を維持しつつ正確に組み付けることができる場合、特に問題は生じないが、実際には、メインキャビネットに対して前面パネルが傾斜しつつ組み付けられることが多い。   However, the following problems occur in the manufacturing process for attaching the operation button having the above-described configuration. In other words, normally, when assembling an operation panel including a front panel with operation buttons to a main cabinet with a circuit board installed, operation buttons are attached to the operation panel and wiring including the circuit board in the main cabinet is completed. Assemble with. Therefore, if the operation panel assembly part and the main cabinet remain substantially horizontal, that is, if the front panel and the main cabinet can be assembled accurately while maintaining a substantially vertical state, there is no particular problem. Are often assembled with the front panel tilted relative to the main cabinet.

この場合、前面パネルの傾斜方向及び傾斜角度によっては、操作ボタンが押し下げられない状態で、作動部２が基板に設けたスイッチを押し下げるおそれがある。したがって、電源を入れた状態で操作パネルとメインキャビネットとの組み付け作業を行う場合、斯かるスイッチの押し下げによる誤動作が発生するおそれがあるという問題点があった。   In this case, depending on the inclination direction and the inclination angle of the front panel, there is a possibility that the operating unit 2 may push down a switch provided on the substrate without the operation button being pushed down. Therefore, when the operation panel and the main cabinet are assembled while the power is turned on, there is a problem in that a malfunction may occur due to the depression of the switch.

本発明は斯かる事情に鑑みてなされたものであり、電源を入れた状態で操作パネルとキャビネット本体とを組み付ける場合であっても、組み付け時におけるスイッチの誤動作を未然に防止することができる操作ボタンを提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and even when the operation panel and the cabinet body are assembled while the power is turned on, an operation that can prevent the malfunction of the switch during the assembly can be prevented. The purpose is to provide a button.

上記目的を達成するために本発明に係る操作ボタンは、パネル部材と、該パネル部材へ押し込み可能に突出させて設けてある操作部と、前記操作部を押し込み操作することにより生じるヒンジ部の変形に応動する作動部と、該作動部に対設した前記作動部に応動して作動するスイッチとを備える操作ボタンにおいて、前記操作部が前記パネル部材から所定量以上突出しないよう規制する規制部材を前記操作部に設けてあり、前記操作部に対して押し込み操作を行わない状態で、前記パネル部材と前記規制部材との間に空隙を有しており、前記スイッチは、前記パネル部材と略直交する基板上に設けてあり、前記パネル部材に前記操作部及び前記作動部を組み付けた後、前記操作パネルと前記スイッチとを組み付ける場合、前記パネル部材が前記基板に対して傾斜することにより前記作動部が前記スイッチに接触したとき、前記スイッチが前記作動部を押す力の方が、前記作動部の応動による前記ヒンジ部の変形により生ずる力よりも大きいことを特徴とする。 In order to achieve the above object, an operation button according to the present invention includes a panel member, an operation portion that is provided so as to be able to be pushed into the panel member, and a deformation of the hinge portion that is caused by pushing the operation portion. And a switch that operates in response to the operating portion provided in opposition to the operating portion, and a restricting member that restricts the operating portion from protruding beyond a predetermined amount from the panel member. is provided with the operation portion, in a state of not performing pushing operation on the operating unit, the and have a gap between the panel member and the regulating member, said switch, said panel member substantially perpendicular When the operation panel and the switch are assembled to the panel member after the operation unit and the operation unit are assembled to the panel member, the panel member When said actuating portion is in contact with said switch by inclined with respect to the substrate, it forces the switch presses the actuating part is larger than the force caused by the deformation of the hinge portion according to response of the actuating portion It is characterized by.

本発明では、操作部がパネル部材から所定の長さ以上突出しないよう規制する規制部材を操作部に設けてあり、操作部を指で押し込まない状態で、規制部材とパネル部材との間に、組み付け時の変形を吸収すべく空隙を設けてある。これにより、例えばパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合、パネル部材が基板に対して傾斜して、操作部とヒンジ部を介して応動する作動部によりスイッチが押されたときにおいても、操作部が規制部材とパネル部材との間の空隙方向に押し戻されることにより、スイッチを押し下げる圧力を吸収することができ、作動部によりスイッチが押し下げられない。したがって、電源を入れた状態でパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチの誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。
本発明では、スイッチは、パネル部材と略直交する基板上に設けてあり、例えばパネル部材を基板を備えたキャビネットに組み付ける場合、パネル部材が基板に対して傾斜することにより作動部がスイッチに接触したときであっても、スイッチにより押された作動部に応動して規制部材が空隙へ入り込む。これにより、操作部が規制部材とパネル部材との間の空隙方向に押し戻されることにより、スイッチを押し下げる圧力を吸収することができ、作動部によりスイッチが押し下げられない。したがって、電源を入れた状態でパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチの誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。
本発明では、パネル部材が基板に対して傾斜することにより、作動部がスイッチに接触した場合、スイッチが作動部を押す力の方が、作動部の応動によるヒンジ部の変形により生ずる力よりも大きい。これにより、例えばパネル部材とメインキャビネットとの組み付け時のパネル部材の基板に対する傾斜により、作動部がスイッチを押し下げるべく移動した場合であっても、スイッチにより作動部が押し上げられ、操作部が規制部材とパネル部材との間の空隙方向に押し戻されることにより、スイッチを押し下げる圧力を吸収することができ、作動部によりスイッチが押し下げられない。したがって、電源を入れた状態でパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチの誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。 In the present invention, the operation member is provided with a restriction member for restricting the operation part from protruding beyond the predetermined length from the panel member, and in a state where the operation part is not pushed in with a finger, between the restriction member and the panel member, A gap is provided to absorb deformation during assembly. Thus, for example, when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet, the operation unit is restricted even when the panel member is inclined with respect to the substrate and the switch is pushed by the operation unit that responds via the operation unit and the hinge unit. By being pushed back in the direction of the gap between the member and the panel member, it is possible to absorb the pressure that pushes down the switch, and the switch is not pushed down by the operating portion. Therefore, even when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch due to the assembly.
In the present invention, the switch is provided on a substrate that is substantially orthogonal to the panel member. For example, when the panel member is assembled to a cabinet equipped with the substrate, the panel member is inclined with respect to the substrate, so that the operating unit contacts the switch. Even when this is done, the restricting member enters the gap in response to the operating portion pushed by the switch. As a result, the operating portion is pushed back in the direction of the gap between the regulating member and the panel member, so that the pressure to push down the switch can be absorbed, and the switch is not pushed down by the operating portion. Therefore, even when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch due to the assembly.
In the present invention, when the operating member comes into contact with the switch due to the inclination of the panel member with respect to the substrate, the force by which the switch presses the operating member is more than the force generated by the deformation of the hinge part due to the response of the operating member. large. Thus, for example, even when the operation unit moves to push down the switch due to the inclination of the panel member with respect to the substrate when the panel member and the main cabinet are assembled, the operation unit is pushed up by the switch, and the operation unit becomes the regulating member. By pushing back in the direction of the gap between the panel member and the panel member, it is possible to absorb the pressure that pushes down the switch, and the switch is not pushed down by the operating portion. Therefore, even when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch due to the assembly.

また、本発明に係る操作ボタンは、パネル部材と、該パネル部材へ押し込み可能に突出させて設けてある操作部と、前記パネル部材と前記操作部とを連結するヒンジ部と、前記操作部を押し込み操作することにより生じる前記ヒンジ部の変形に応動する作動部と、該作動部に対設した前記作動部に応動して作動するスイッチとを備える操作ボタンにおいて、前記操作部が前記パネル部材から所定量以上突出しないよう規制する規制部材を前記操作部に設けてあり、前記パネル部材と前記規制部材との間に前記操作部による押し込み力を緩衝する緩衝部材を有しており、前記スイッチは、前記パネル部材と略直交する基板上に設けてあり、前記パネル部材に前記操作部及び前記作動部を組み付けた後、前記操作パネルと前記スイッチとを組み付ける場合、前記パネル部材が前記基板に対して傾斜することにより前記作動部が前記スイッチに接触したとき、前記スイッチが前記作動部を押す力の方が、前記作動部の応動による前記ヒンジ部の変形により生ずる力よりも大きいことを特徴とする。 In addition, an operation button according to the present invention includes a panel member, an operation portion that is provided so as to be pushed into the panel member, a hinge portion that connects the panel member and the operation portion, and the operation portion. In an operation button comprising an operating part that responds to deformation of the hinge part caused by a pushing operation, and a switch that operates in response to the operating part provided to the operating part, the operating part is separated from the panel member. the regulating member for regulating so as not to protrude more than a predetermined amount is provided with the operating unit, and have a buffer member that buffers the pushing force by the operation unit between the regulating member and the panel member, the switch The operation panel and the switch are assembled after the operation section and the operation section are assembled to the panel member. When the operating part contacts the switch by tilting the panel member with respect to the substrate, the force by which the switch presses the operating part is greater than that of the hinge part due to the response of the operating part. It is characterized by being larger than the force generated by the deformation .

本発明では、操作部がパネル部材から所定の長さ以上突出しないよう規制する規制部材を操作部に設けてあり、操作部を指で押し込まない状態で、規制部材とパネル部材との間に、操作部による圧力を緩衝する緩衝部材を設けてある。これにより、例えばパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合、パネル部材が基板に対して傾斜して、操作部とヒンジ部を介して応動する作動部によりスイッチが押されたときにおいても、操作部が規制部材とパネル部材との間の緩衝部材へ押し付けられることにより、スイッチを押し下げる圧力を吸収することができ、作動部によりスイッチが押し下げられない。したがって、電源を入れた状態でパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチの誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。
本発明では、スイッチは、パネル部材と略直交する基板上に設けてあり、例えばパネル部材を基板を備えたキャビネットに組み付ける場合、パネル部材が基板に対して傾斜することにより作動部がスイッチに接触したときであっても、スイッチにより押された作動部に応動して規制部材が緩衝部材へ押し付けられる。これにより、操作部が規制部材とパネル部材との間の緩衝部材へ押し付けられることにより、スイッチを押し下げる圧力を吸収することができ、作動部によりスイッチが押し下げられない。したがって、電源を入れた状態でパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチの誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。
本発明では、パネル部材が基板に対して傾斜することにより、作動部がスイッチに接触した場合、スイッチが作動部を押す力の方が、作動部の応動によるヒンジ部の変形により生ずる力よりも大きい。これにより、例えばパネル部材とメインキャビネットとの組み付け時のパネル部材の基板に対する傾斜により、作動部がスイッチを押し下げるべく移動した場合であっても、スイッチにより作動部が押し上げられ、操作部が規制部材とパネル部材との間の空隙方向に押し戻されることにより、スイッチを押し下げる圧力を吸収することができ、作動部によりスイッチが押し下げられない。したがって、電源を入れた状態でパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチの誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。 In the present invention, the operation member is provided with a restriction member for restricting the operation part from protruding beyond the predetermined length from the panel member, and in a state where the operation part is not pushed in with a finger, between the restriction member and the panel member, A buffer member for buffering the pressure by the operation unit is provided. Thus, for example, when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet, the operation unit is restricted even when the panel member is inclined with respect to the substrate and the switch is pushed by the operation unit that responds via the operation unit and the hinge unit. By being pressed against the buffer member between the member and the panel member, it is possible to absorb the pressure that pushes down the switch, and the switch is not pushed down by the operating portion. Therefore, even when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch due to the assembly.
In the present invention, the switch is provided on a substrate that is substantially orthogonal to the panel member. For example, when the panel member is assembled to a cabinet equipped with the substrate, the panel member is inclined with respect to the substrate, so that the operating unit contacts the switch. Even when this is done, the restricting member is pressed against the buffer member in response to the operating portion pressed by the switch. Thereby, when the operation part is pressed against the buffer member between the regulating member and the panel member, it is possible to absorb the pressure to push down the switch, and the switch is not pushed down by the operating part. Therefore, even when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch due to the assembly.
In the present invention, when the operating member comes into contact with the switch due to the inclination of the panel member with respect to the substrate, the force by which the switch presses the operating member is more than the force generated by the deformation of the hinge part due to the response of the operating member. large. Thus, for example, even when the operation unit moves to push down the switch due to the inclination of the panel member with respect to the substrate when the panel member and the main cabinet are assembled, the operation unit is pushed up by the switch, and the operation unit becomes the regulating member. By pushing back in the direction of the gap between the panel member and the panel member, it is possible to absorb the pressure to push down the switch, and the switch is not pushed down by the operating portion. Therefore, even when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch due to the assembly.

本発明に係る操作ボタンによれば、例えばパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合、パネル部材が基板に対して傾斜して、操作部とヒンジ部を介して応動する作動部によりスイッチが押されたときにおいても、操作部が規制部材とパネル部材との間の空隙方向に押し戻される、又は規制部材とパネル部材との間の緩衝部材へ押し付けられることにより、スイッチを押し下げる圧力を吸収することができ、作動部によりスイッチが押し下げられない。したがって、電源を入れた状態でパネル部材をメインキャビネットに組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチの誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。   According to the operation button according to the present invention, for example, when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet, the panel member is inclined with respect to the substrate, and the switch is pressed by the operation unit that responds via the operation unit and the hinge unit. Even in the case where the operating portion is pushed back in the gap direction between the regulating member and the panel member, or is pressed against the buffer member between the regulating member and the panel member, the pressure for pushing down the switch can be absorbed. The switch cannot be pushed down by the actuator. Therefore, even when the panel member is assembled to the main cabinet with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch due to the assembly.

以下、本発明をその実施の形態を示す図面に基づいて具体的に説明する。図１は、本発明の実施の形態に係る操作ボタンの構成図であり、操作ボタンを取り付けてある操作パネルに垂直な方向の断面図である。操作ボタンは、操作部１１が作動部１２と連結しており、作動部１２は、ヒンジ部１３を介して操作パネル１４の内面に接続されている。操作部１１に対する押し込み操作の方向と、作動部１２により作動するスイッチ１５が配置してある基板１６とは、略平行になるよう、すなわち操作部１１が取り付けてある操作パネル１４と基板１６とが略直交するよう配置してある。   Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments thereof. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an operation button according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view in a direction perpendicular to an operation panel to which the operation button is attached. As for the operation button, the operation unit 11 is connected to the operation unit 12, and the operation unit 12 is connected to the inner surface of the operation panel 14 via the hinge unit 13. The direction of the pushing operation with respect to the operation unit 11 and the substrate 16 on which the switch 15 operated by the operation unit 12 is arranged are substantially parallel, that is, the operation panel 14 to which the operation unit 11 is attached and the substrate 16 are arranged. They are arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal.

図１において、操作部１１が押し込まれると、操作部１１が取り付けてある操作パネル１４と略直交するよう配置してある作動部１２が、ヒンジ部１３の歪みにより下方に変位する。作動部１２が下方に変位することにより、操作部１１が取り付けてある操作パネル１４と略直交する基板１６上に設けてあるスイッチ１５を、作動部１２が押し下げてクリックする。   In FIG. 1, when the operation unit 11 is pushed in, the operation unit 12 arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal to the operation panel 14 to which the operation unit 11 is attached is displaced downward due to distortion of the hinge unit 13. When the operation unit 12 is displaced downward, the operation unit 12 pushes down and clicks the switch 15 provided on the substrate 16 substantially orthogonal to the operation panel 14 to which the operation unit 11 is attached.

操作部１１は、操作パネル１４から所定の長さ以上突出しないよう規制する規制部材１８を有する。本実施の形態では、操作部１１を指で押し込まない状態で、規制部材１８と操作パネル１４の内面との間に、所定幅の空隙２０を設けてある。   The operation unit 11 includes a restricting member 18 that restricts the operation unit 11 from protruding beyond a predetermined length from the operation panel 14. In the present embodiment, a gap 20 having a predetermined width is provided between the regulating member 18 and the inner surface of the operation panel 14 in a state where the operation unit 11 is not pushed in with a finger.

図２は、操作パネル１４とメインキャビネット１７との組み付け時の状態を示す断面図である。図２（ａ）に示すように、操作部１１を組みつけてある操作パネル１４を、作動部１２の移動によりオンオフするスイッチ１５を備えてあるメインキャビネット１７へ組み付ける。この場合、例えば操作パネル１４の突起部２１をメインキャビネット１７の凹部２２へ嵌合することにより組み付ける場合、操作パネル１４の下部材は、突起部２１が凹部２２に達するまではメインキャビネット１７により押し下げられる。   FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state when the operation panel 14 and the main cabinet 17 are assembled. As shown in FIG. 2A, the operation panel 14 with the operation unit 11 assembled is assembled to a main cabinet 17 having a switch 15 that is turned on and off by the movement of the operation unit 12. In this case, for example, when the protrusion 21 of the operation panel 14 is assembled by fitting into the recess 22 of the main cabinet 17, the lower member of the operation panel 14 is pushed down by the main cabinet 17 until the protrusion 21 reaches the recess 22. It is done.

したがって、図２（ｂ）に示すように上部材が先にメインキャビネット１７の端部に達するように傾斜した場合、作動部１２はスイッチ１５の上面に接触する。ヒンジ部１３の弾性力がスイッチ１５を押し下げる圧力に対する反力より強い場合、スイッチ１５が押し下げられる。したがって、電源が入った状態で組みつけている場合、スイッチ１５は作動部１２により押し下げられ、スイッチ１５により誤作動を生じる。   Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the upper member is inclined so as to reach the end of the main cabinet 17 first, the operating unit 12 contacts the upper surface of the switch 15. When the elastic force of the hinge part 13 is stronger than the reaction force with respect to the pressure which pushes down the switch 15, the switch 15 is pushed down. Therefore, when assembled in a state where the power is on, the switch 15 is pushed down by the operating unit 12, and a malfunction occurs due to the switch 15.

しかし、本実施の形態では、スイッチ１５を押し下げる圧力に対する反力の方がヒンジ部１３の弾性力より大きくなるよう、スイッチ１５に用いる弾性部材の弾性係数を設定している。したがって、スイッチ１５からの反力により作動部１２が押し上げられる。作動部１２が押し上げられることにより、操作部１１の規制部材１８は、所定幅の空隙２０を埋めるように移動する。このように、所定幅の空隙２０は、操作パネル１４と基板を備えるメインキャビネット１７との組み付け時の変形を吸収する空間として機能する。   However, in the present embodiment, the elastic coefficient of the elastic member used for the switch 15 is set so that the reaction force against the pressure that pushes down the switch 15 becomes larger than the elastic force of the hinge portion 13. Therefore, the operating unit 12 is pushed up by the reaction force from the switch 15. When the operation unit 12 is pushed up, the regulating member 18 of the operation unit 11 moves so as to fill the gap 20 having a predetermined width. Thus, the gap 20 having a predetermined width functions as a space that absorbs deformation during assembly of the operation panel 14 and the main cabinet 17 including the substrate.

操作部１１の規制部材１８が、所定幅の空隙２０を埋めるように移動することで、操作パネル１４の内面による反力は作動部１２へ付与されず、作動部１２はスイッチ１５を押し下げない。   When the regulating member 18 of the operation unit 11 moves so as to fill the gap 20 having a predetermined width, the reaction force due to the inner surface of the operation panel 14 is not applied to the operation unit 12, and the operation unit 12 does not push down the switch 15.

これにより、操作パネル１４をメインキャビネット１７に組み付ける場合、操作パネル１４が傾斜して、操作部１１とヒンジ部１３を介して応動する作動部１２によりスイッチ１５が押された場合であっても、操作部１１が規制部材１８と操作パネル１４の内面との間の空隙２０へと押し戻されることにより、スイッチ１５を押し下げる圧力を吸収することができ、作動部１２によりスイッチ１５を押し下げない。したがって、電源を入れた状態で操作パネル１４をメインキャビネット１７に組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチ１５の誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。   Thereby, when the operation panel 14 is assembled to the main cabinet 17, even when the operation panel 14 is inclined and the switch 15 is pressed by the operation unit 12 that responds via the operation unit 11 and the hinge unit 13, When the operation unit 11 is pushed back into the gap 20 between the regulating member 18 and the inner surface of the operation panel 14, the pressure to depress the switch 15 can be absorbed, and the switch 15 is not depressed by the operation unit 12. Therefore, even when the operation panel 14 is assembled to the main cabinet 17 with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch 15 due to the assembly.

操作パネル１４と基板１６を備えるメインキャビネット１７との組み付け時の変形を吸収するためには、操作パネル１４と規制部材１８との間に空隙２０を設ける方法に限定されるものではなく、例えば緩衝部材を挿入する方法であってもよい。図３は、緩衝部材を用いる場合の操作ボタンの操作パネルに垂直な方向の断面図である。   In order to absorb the deformation at the time of assembling the operation panel 14 and the main cabinet 17 including the substrate 16, the method is not limited to the method of providing the gap 20 between the operation panel 14 and the regulating member 18. A method of inserting a member may be used. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the operation button in the direction perpendicular to the operation panel when the buffer member is used.

図３において、操作部１１が押し込まれると、操作部１１が取り付けてある操作パネル１４と略直交するよう配置してある作動部１２が、ヒンジ部１３の歪みにより下方に変位する。作動部１２が下方に変位することにより、操作部１１が取り付けてある操作パネル１４と略直交する基板１６上に設けてあるスイッチ１５を、作動部１２が押し下げてクリックする。   In FIG. 3, when the operation unit 11 is pushed in, the operation unit 12 arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal to the operation panel 14 to which the operation unit 11 is attached is displaced downward due to distortion of the hinge unit 13. When the operation unit 12 is displaced downward, the operation unit 12 pushes down and clicks the switch 15 provided on the substrate 16 substantially orthogonal to the operation panel 14 to which the operation unit 11 is attached.

図３では、操作部１１を指で押し込まない状態で、操作パネル１４と基板１６を備えるメインキャビネット１７との組み付け時の変形を吸収すべく、規制部材１８と操作パネル１４の内面との間に所定幅の緩衝部材３０を設けてある。   In FIG. 3, between the regulating member 18 and the inner surface of the operation panel 14 in order to absorb the deformation at the time of assembling the operation panel 14 and the main cabinet 17 including the substrate 16 without pushing the operation unit 11 with a finger. A buffer member 30 having a predetermined width is provided.

図４は、緩衝部材を用いる場合の操作パネル１４とメインキャビネット１７との組み付け時の状態を示す断面図である。図４（ａ）に示すように、操作部１１を組みつけてある操作パネル１４を、作動部１２の移動によりオンオフするスイッチ１５を備えてあるメインキャビネット１７へ組み付ける。この場合、例えば操作パネル１４の突起部２１をメインキャビネット１７の凹部２２へ嵌合することにより組み付ける場合、操作パネル１４の下部材は、突起部２１が凹部２２に達するまではメインキャビネット１７により押し下げられる。   FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state when the operation panel 14 and the main cabinet 17 are assembled when the buffer member is used. As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the operation panel 14 with the operation unit 11 assembled is assembled to a main cabinet 17 having a switch 15 that is turned on / off by the movement of the operation unit 12. In this case, for example, when the protrusion 21 of the operation panel 14 is assembled by fitting into the recess 22 of the main cabinet 17, the lower member of the operation panel 14 is pushed down by the main cabinet 17 until the protrusion 21 reaches the recess 22. It is done.

したがって、図４（ｂ）に示すように上部材が先にメインキャビネット１７の端部に達するように傾斜した場合、作動部１２はスイッチ１５の上面に接触する。ヒンジ部１３の弾性力がスイッチ１５を押し下げる圧力に対する反力より強い場合、スイッチ１５が押し下げられる。したがって、電源が入った状態で組みつけている場合、スイッチ１５は作動部１２により押し下げられ、スイッチ１５により誤作動を生じる。   Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the upper member is inclined so as to reach the end of the main cabinet 17 first, the operating unit 12 contacts the upper surface of the switch 15. When the elastic force of the hinge part 13 is stronger than the reaction force with respect to the pressure which pushes down the switch 15, the switch 15 is pushed down. Therefore, when assembled in a state where the power is on, the switch 15 is pushed down by the operating unit 12, and a malfunction occurs due to the switch 15.

しかし、本実施の形態では、スイッチ１５を押し下げる圧力に対する反力の方がヒンジ部１３の弾性力より大きくなるよう、スイッチ１５に用いる弾性部材の弾性係数を設定している。したがって、スイッチ１５からの反力により作動部１２が押し上げられる。作動部１２が押し上げられることにより、操作部１１の規制部材１８は、操作パネル１４の内面との間に設けてある緩衝部材３０を押し付けるように移動する。このように、緩衝部材３０は、操作パネル１４と基板１６を備えるメインキャビネット１７との組み付け時の変形による圧力を緩衝する部材として機能する。   However, in the present embodiment, the elastic coefficient of the elastic member used for the switch 15 is set so that the reaction force against the pressure that pushes down the switch 15 becomes larger than the elastic force of the hinge portion 13. Therefore, the operating unit 12 is pushed up by the reaction force from the switch 15. When the operating unit 12 is pushed up, the regulating member 18 of the operation unit 11 moves so as to press the buffer member 30 provided between the inner surface of the operation panel 14. Thus, the buffer member 30 functions as a member that buffers pressure due to deformation during assembly of the operation panel 14 and the main cabinet 17 including the substrate 16.

操作部１１の規制部材１８が、緩衝部材３０を押し付けるように移動することで、操作パネル１４の内面による反力は作動部１２へ付与されず、作動部１２はスイッチ１５を押し下げない。   When the regulating member 18 of the operation unit 11 moves so as to press the buffer member 30, the reaction force due to the inner surface of the operation panel 14 is not applied to the operation unit 12, and the operation unit 12 does not depress the switch 15.

これにより、操作パネル１４をメインキャビネット１７に組み付ける場合、操作パネル１４が傾斜して、操作部１１とヒンジ部１３を介して応動する作動部１２によりスイッチ１５が押された場合であっても、操作部１１が規制部材１８と操作パネル１４の内面との間の緩衝部材３０へ押し付けられることにより、スイッチ１５を押し下げる圧力を緩衝することができ、作動部１２によりスイッチ１５を押し下げない。したがって、電源を入れた状態で操作パネル１４をメインキャビネット１７に組み付ける場合であっても、組み付けによるスイッチ１５の誤作動を未然に防止することが可能となる。   Thereby, when the operation panel 14 is assembled to the main cabinet 17, even when the operation panel 14 is inclined and the switch 15 is pressed by the operation unit 12 that responds via the operation unit 11 and the hinge unit 13, By pressing the operation unit 11 against the buffer member 30 between the regulating member 18 and the inner surface of the operation panel 14, it is possible to buffer the pressure that depresses the switch 15, and the operation unit 12 does not depress the switch 15. Therefore, even when the operation panel 14 is assembled to the main cabinet 17 with the power turned on, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the switch 15 due to the assembly.

本発明の実施の形態に係る操作ボタンの操作パネルに垂直な方向の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a direction perpendicular | vertical to the operation panel of the operation button which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 操作パネルとメインキャビネットとの組み付け時の状態を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the state at the time of the assembly | attachment of an operation panel and a main cabinet. 緩衝部材を用いる場合の、本発明の実施の形態に係る操作ボタンの操作パネルに垂直な方向の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a direction perpendicular | vertical to the operation panel of the operation button which concerns on embodiment of this invention when using a buffer member. 緩衝部材を用いる場合の、操作パネルとメインキャビネットとの組み付け時の状態を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the state at the time of the assembly | attachment of the operation panel and main cabinet in the case of using a buffer member. 従来の操作ボタンの操作パネルに垂直な方向の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the direction perpendicular | vertical to the operation panel of the conventional operation button.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

１１ 操作部
１２ 作動部
１３ ヒンジ部
１４ 操作パネル（パネル部材）
１５ スイッチ
１６ 基板
１７ メインキャビネット
１８ 規制部材
２０ 空隙
２１ 突起部
２２ 凹部
３０ 緩衝部材 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Operation part 12 Actuation part 13 Hinge part 14 Operation panel (panel member)
15 Switch 16 Substrate 17 Main cabinet 18 Restriction member 20 Gap 21 Projection 22 Recess 30 Buffer member

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パネル部材と、該パネル部材へ押し込み可能に突出させて設けてある操作部と、前記操作部を押し込み操作することにより生じるヒンジ部の変形に応動する作動部と、該作動部に対設した前記作動部に応動して作動するスイッチとを備える操作ボタンにおいて、前記操作部が前記パネル部材から所定量以上突出しないよう規制する規制部材を前記操作部に設けてあり、前記操作部に対して押し込み操作を行わない状態で、前記パネル部材と前記規制部材との間に空隙を有しており、前記スイッチは、前記パネル部材と略直交する基板上に設けてあり、前記パネル部材に前記操作部及び前記作動部を組み付けた後、前記操作パネルと前記スイッチとを組み付ける場合、前記パネル部材が前記基板に対して傾斜することにより前記作動部が前記スイッチに接触したとき、前記スイッチが前記作動部を押す力の方が、前記作動部の応動による前記ヒンジ部の変形により生ずる力よりも大きいことを特徴とする操作ボタン。 A panel member, an operation portion that is provided so as to be able to be pushed into the panel member, an operation portion that responds to a deformation of a hinge portion that is generated by pushing the operation portion, and the operation portion that is provided opposite to the operation portion An operation button including a switch that operates in response to the operation unit, wherein the operation unit is provided with a restricting member that restricts the operation unit from protruding from the panel member by a predetermined amount or more, and is pushed into the operation unit. in a state in which no action has have a gap between the regulating member and the panel member, the switch is provided with the panel member is substantially perpendicular to the substrate, the operating unit to the panel member And when assembling the operation panel and the switch after assembling the actuating part, the actuating part is moved to the slide by tilting the panel member with respect to the substrate. When in contact with pitch, operation button said switch towards the force pushing the actuating portion, and greater than the force caused by the deformation of the hinge portion according to response of the actuating portion. パネル部材と、該パネル部材へ押し込み可能に突出させて設けてある操作部と、前記パネル部材と前記操作部とを連結するヒンジ部と、前記操作部を押し込み操作することにより生じる前記ヒンジ部の変形に応動する作動部と、該作動部に対設した前記作動部に応動して作動するスイッチとを備える操作ボタンにおいて、前記操作部が前記パネル部材から所定量以上突出しないよう規制する規制部材を前記操作部に設けてあり、前記パネル部材と前記規制部材との間に前記操作部による押し込み力を緩衝する緩衝部材を有しており、前記スイッチは、前記パネル部材と略直交する基板上に設けてあり、前記パネル部材に前記操作部及び前記作動部を組み付けた後、前記操作パネルと前記スイッチとを組み付ける場合、前記パネル部材が前記基板に対して傾斜することにより前記作動部が前記スイッチに接触したとき、前記スイッチが前記作動部を押す力の方が、前記作動部の応動による前記ヒンジ部の変形により生ずる力よりも大きいことを特徴とする操作ボタン。 A panel member, an operation portion that is provided so as to be able to be pushed into the panel member, a hinge portion that connects the panel member and the operation portion, and a hinge portion that is generated by pushing the operation portion. An operation button comprising an operating part that responds to deformation and a switch that operates in response to the operating part provided to the operating part, and a restricting member that restricts the operating part from projecting more than a predetermined amount from the panel member the is provided with the operating unit, and have a buffer member that buffers the pushing force by the operation unit between the regulating member and the panel member, said switch, said panel member and substantially perpendicular to substrate When the operation panel and the switch are assembled to the panel member after the operation unit and the operation unit are assembled, the panel member is mounted on the base member. When said actuating section by tilting is in contact with the switch with respect, it forces the switch presses the actuating part is larger than the force caused by the deformation of the hinge portion according to response of the actuating portion Feature operation buttons.
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